Tighten housing laws to curb FHA abuses says real estate group
A real estate spokesman urged Congress to tighten housing program rules to prevent future abuses while Senate investigations probe alleged windfall profits. Sen Capehart backed stricter borrower cost certifications, appraisal checks, and disciplinary action, as reforms aim to preserve FHA mortgage insurance’s role.
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Washington
Congress
John C. Williamson
National Association of Real Rafale Boards
Federal Housing Administration
Williamsontsiadr Leangletlanterey
Senate Banking Committee
Senate Committee
Executive Branch
Eisenhower
House
Williamson
Capehart
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Capehart Suld ii
Mercury records April heat in Cory residents recall
Yesterday marked the hottest April day on record in Cory with temperatures near 85 degrees by mid afternoon. Business and homes opened shutters as residents shed coats and tackled spring chores while traffic remained heavy in the warm evening.
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Mercury
Cory
Vietminh Press Assaults Near Dien Bien Phu Fortress
Vietminh rebels intensified fire on Dien Bien Phu as they close toward the fortress heart. French defenders strengthened trenches while heavy rain hampered armor and air attacks. American C 124s carried French parachutists toward Indochina as both sides brace for a major assault.
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Hanot
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
France
Dien Bien Phi
Paris
Lawrence urged to intervene in Pittsburgh strike
Pittsburgh Mayor David L. Lawrence pressed to intervene as union AFL Amalgamated Association demands include a 30 cent hourly wage boost and 48 contract changes. Union warns strike could start at midnight April 30 if no new contract is signed. company says negotiations remain possible and no refusal to talk.
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Pittsburgh
David L. Lawrence
Umiott
Pittsburoh Railways
AFL Amalgamated Association of Street, Brettrie Railway and Motor Coach
Lawrence
D. Palmer
Mediators Quit Strike Peace Effort in Pittsburgh Stores
Federal mediators halted attempts to end the 147 day strike against five Pittsburgh department stores. A spokesman said the move may be temporary and a report will be sent to the Philadelphia regional office. Major issues were not resolved and no further conferences are scheduled. The three man team had sought a settlement between Local 249 AFL General Teamsters and the five stores, with the Teamsters’ walkout beginning November 27 and eleven other AFL unions joining.
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Pittsburgh
Federal m Tors
Philadelphia
AFL General Teamsters
Teamsters
AFT
Stockton Brothers Farm Implement Store Sold in Sugar Grove
Frank Darrow, operator of a Wrightsville lumber and building supplies outlet, bought the Stockton Brothers hardware and farm machinery store at Sugar Grove yesterday. The sale includes two brick buildings and stock, with plans to restock for a May 8 opening. Bert and L. N. Stockton had run the store for about a year and will transfer related Wrightsville builders supplies operations to Sugar Grove.
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Frank Daxtow
Wrightsville
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Oneral
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Sugar Grove
Ferguson
Scott's Crossing
Bert Stockton
Bid For Bonds 15 Confirmed For Corry Authority Sale
The D C Collings bid to purchase 630000 in Corry Municipal Authority bonds was confirmed by mail to Solicitor Roger Brown. The average rate of 3.364 percent beat the previously quoted 3.369 percent and the sale was approved in a special meeting. If sewer rentals fall short, the city must cover the shortfall from current taxes to cover about 744000 debt service.
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D. C. Collings
Corry
Collings
Hamot Aide reviews hospital accounting changes
Hamot Hospital aide Charles Mehler told the hospital board about accounting methods to be used starting in June and aligned with state practices. The board approved the superintendent's March report noting 264 patients, 1320 service days, an average census of 43, 31 births, 8 deaths, and 35 major plus 56 minor operations. In other news, Edw Bopp, 17, died after a motorcycle collision near St Michael, Mineral Point, with his 14 year old companion Harold Myers injured.
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Memory Hospital Association
Charles Mehler
Hamiot ‘Hospital
Mehler
Johnstown
Airlift Detour Around India Planned by U S Air Force
US Air Force says Americas airlift of troops bound for Indochina will detour around India. Prime Minister Nehru declares troops will not cross his country while spokesmen refuse to reveal exact routing. Detour from Paply to Tulaching spans 600 miles. westward path would be about 44 000 miles. Nehru defends policy of preventing foreign troops from passing through. Paris reports claim up to 10 planes and about 1 000 troops involved.
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Cost Of Living Drops For March As Prices Fall
Government data show March living costs declined for the second straight month led by lower food and clothing prices. The index slipped to 114.8 per cent of the 1947-49 average while food and clothing averaged four-tenths of a percent lower from January to March. Transportation costs fell three-tenths of a percent with small rises in rents and personal and medical services.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ike to deliver major address on world peace tonight
President Eisenhower travels from Augusta to New York to speak before the American Newspaper Publishers Association at the Waldorf Astoria. The White House says he will urge newspapers to help end atomic hysteria and promote international peace and cooperation. He plans a return to Washington and a brief Kentucky stop before heading home.
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Augusta
Ehartl Howerles
New York
Washington
Government Study Commission
Lrip
Augusta National Golf Club
Kentucky
Bolt
Exenhower
GE and CIO contract talks adjourned in wage dispute
A GE official said talks with the CIO Union of Electrical Workers were adjourned until next Wednesday. The union seeks a guaranteed annual wage pattern to standardize pay across the industry, while GE emphasizes profits and cost considerations. Lemuel Bowlware stated the company aims to balance earnings with wage objectives.
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Peer E
New York
CIO International Union of Electrical ‘Workers
CTO
Lemuel R. Bowlware
Soviet Agents In West Germany Surrender After Murder Plot
Three Soviet agents sent to West Germany on a murder mission surrendered but did not reveal plot details. The group targeted Georgi S. Okolovich of the NTS in Frankfurt. American officials disclosed Kremlin espionage methods and operations, including kidnapping practices, as they briefed in Bonn.
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Owente
MVD
Nikolas
Khoklov
Hunt Kukowicz
Kurt Weber
Georgi
Okolovich
NPS
Frankfurt
Kremlin
Germany
Berlin
de. Alexandar “Twaichnovien
Red Aienity
European hotel business sold on East Main Street
Joseph Gerzino buys the European Hotel on East Main Street from Leo Markert, subject to liquor license transfer approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The sale covers stock, fixtures, and equipment. building remains with the late Frank Nicollato’s estate in Kane. Also, Dr. O A Hyden and Dr. Charles Rachel were reappointed as division superintendents in the Western District of the Mission Pennsylvania Conference.
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Joseph Gerzino
East Main Street
Leo Markert
Eist Math Street
Hiy
Ransfer
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Josph Chevrins
Corryte Naw
Cleve
PLOB
Frank Nicollato
Kane
Geneva parleys may be delayed as Western powers seek talks
Western foreign ministers meeting in Paris reported an impression that the Geneva conference opening could be delayed. Key issues include Red China’s role and conference structure. Dukes Bidault and Eden huddle on Korea and Indochina with a draft Western reply to Banalia’s NATO move due before the June Council session.
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Ruwala
Red China
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Georges Bidoult
Rec
Anthony Eden
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Nutionus
O Kee fe Appeals to Court Not Argued In Person
Joseph O Keefe a 47 year old suspect in the Brink's Holdup case will not argue his Kane Pennsylvania burglary conviction orally before the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Printed briefs will be filed in Pittsburgh. He faces 9 to 12 years in Western State Penitentiary and is out on bond.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Joseph
Specs) O'Keefe
Brink
Boston
State Superior’ Court
Coir
O'Keefe
Kane
Western State
John A. Curlin
O'Keefe Love
FBI
Caslaon
Keele
Moston
Justin
Corry Man Fined for Drunken Driving in County Court
Elmer Smith, 42, of Corry pled guilty in Brie k County court to a drunken driving charge filed by State Police. He asked for clemency citing 14 dependents and a wife. He received a $100 fine and parole from a year jail term after serving one year.
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Corry Ite
Elmer Smith
Corry
Briek
Smith
Contand
France and Viet Nam move toward independence pacts
Paris reports French and Viet Namese negotiators near an accord granting immediate independence to Viet Nam and a separate treaty confirming its membership in the French Union. A joint declaration is planned after upcoming committee sessions while judicial economic and military accords follow.
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Associated Pres
Paris
Indochina
Thea
Wie
France
Intter
Airport Group Moves Toward City Formation
The Municipal Building hosted a meeting on forming a local airport authority with City Council appointment of a bylaws committee set for May 10. Key organizers aim to mirror Mead Park and involve up to 20 board members from aviation, business, and industry.
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Roger Brown
Mead Park Group
Tten
Clarence Wallace
Ros Bailey
Ray Weber
Btowart
Long
Merle McIntyre
George Gold
Joseph Furst
Lawrence Thurman
Tts
Mr. Wallace
Max Devereaux
Civil Air Patrol
Atso
State Institutions Adopt 40 Hour Week Plan
Harrisburg informs that all 4 Pennsylvania state welfare, medical and penal institutions have shifted to a 40 hour work week for 23,000 employees beginning January 1. Department heads report smooth administration and minimal cost rise, with only a few extra hires needed as workload is redistributed. Dr. Russell E. Teague, health secretary, confirms the plan is working well in tuberculosis sanatoriums and the Elizabethtown Hospital for Crippled Children.
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Associated Free Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Russell E. Teague
Teague
Elizabethtown Hospital
Maj Gen Reber First Witness Before Probers
Maj Gen Reber testifies he was pressed repeatedly for a commission related to the Schine matter. The Senate caucus room is crowded as the probe hearings begin.
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Schine
Senate
McCarthy Says Rebers Evidence Is Hearsay At Hearings
Senate inquiry opens with Maj. Gen. Miles Reber alleging McCarthy and Roy Cohn pressed for favorable action for Schine and discussed Army investigations. McCarthy denies charges, cites aim to derail his probe into communism and Hf Struve Hensel misconduct. Proceedings in crowded Senate room, ruling on committee procedure sparks dispute.
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Miles Reber
Senator McCarthy
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Reber
Army
Congress
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McCarthy
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Army Department
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D-Ark
Joe McCarthy
Nixon Clarifies Foreign Policy at Des Moines Dinner
Vice President Nixon told a Town Republican gathering in Des Moines that U S policy aims to avoid sent- ing troops to Indochina yet will not let Communists dictate entry. He praised Eisenhower policy as strong and principled, contrasting it with Truman administration weakness.
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Des Moines
America
Indochina
Nixon
Truman
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