UN Security Council weighs Suez plan amid mixed signals
Mixed views at the United Nations followed Egypts new Suez Canal declaration. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold accepted the Egyptian plan but debates continued over Egyptian control of canal operations and arbitration terms. U.S. delegates signaled private talks in Cairo and said no immediate resolution or broad agreement.
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Dag Mammarskjold
Egypt
Suez Canal
Lodge
Cohnett
U S
Sild Lodge
Cairo
Council
United States
Dag Hamman v
Ravptiar
Omi Tor
Philadelphia Mayor Called In Probe Into Pardons Board
Philadelphia Mayor Rich ard Von Dilworth testified before a State Senate committee probing the State Pardons Board. The Democratic mayor and former district attorney of Philadelphia was subpoenaed to account for his involvement in the circumstances around Lester Gore and the 1952 perjury conviction. Dilworth said he had no idea what the committee might learn from him and noted his role as a former Baltimore attorney was limited.
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Hairusburg
Richard von Dilworth
Philadelphia
State
Quaker City
Benste
Joseph 4
Yoska
Northamptor
Austin Meehan
Republican Power B
Edwin W.tompkins
R-Cameron
Meehan
Wike
Dilworthy
Lester Gore
Philadelphia ‘“Oning Board of Adjustment
Gore
John
Fine
Bord
Hine
Dilworth
Galt
Vatican Rites Ban Mixed Chairs and Film in Churches
The Sacred Congregation of Rites issued a new rule book forbidding mixed chairs in churches, banning movie projectors and recordings inside worship spaces. Catholics are forbidden to listen to certain Protestant services on radio or TV, or to read sermons that promote heresy. The document also restricts use of modern languages in church services and prohibits film showings except outside service times.
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Vatican City
Sacred Congregation of Rites of the
Roman Catholic Church
New York
Berlin
Billy Gratum
John
Kelly
Buren of
Informition
National Cathole Welfare Conference
Homietic and Pastoral Review
Graham
Church of Christ
Father Kelly
Ike and Mitchell discuss labor rackets laws in Augusta
President Eisenhower and Labor Secretary Mitchell met in Augusta to explore new antiracket legislation to curb abuse of union funds. White House officials avoided detailing the plan, but called for greater transparency of multistate health and welfare funds and stronger safeguards of union finances amid investigations led by Senator McClellan. Beck invoked the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer committee questions about his union’s funds.
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Augusta
Eienhower
Eisenhower
Labor
Mitchell
Gal
Beerutiry
White House
James
Hagerty
Mucho
Westington
MeCleliiti
D-Ark
Senate
McClellan
Dave Beck
Beck
Knowland Sees No Tax Cuts Until Next Year
Senator Knowland says tax cuts should not be considered this year. He argues it is prudent to wait until early next year, citing deficits and a need to reduce the national debt first. He estimates debt reduction of two to three billion dollars annually before tax cuts. He notes five or six months remain to test government spending.
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Knowland
Jana Uh-Culbry
Eisenhower
Senate
Congress
Rayburn
D-Tex
House
Marty
Massissa
Inter
Open Paying Bids May 20th For Street Paving
The city advertises opening paying bids May 20 at the municipal building to pave approximately two miles of streets on Corry and Adcordme. Bids follow a legal notice authorized by the City Council. Property owners have petitioned for paving, with costs historically over 4 dollars per front foot, to be assessed similarly to prior years. bids will set final costs.
Aircraft leader Hass dies at 49 in Massapequa
Oscar P Hass 49 longtime Republic Aviation Corp director of Might Operations and top test pilot for over 30 years died yesterday in Massapequa New York He was born in Evansville Indiana and had a storied career with the firm renowned for naval and air projects
United States Eyes Jordan Crisis Hike Intervene
In a tense broadcast from Augusta and London sources hint at U.S. willingness to intervene to preserve Jordan's independence and King Hussein's throne. President Eisenhower notes and a looming Congress anti communist policy frame the possible action as vital to regional stability amid Soviet pressures.
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Augusta
Bikienhower
Hussein
Augusta National Golf Club
Jordan
U. S
Mideast
White House
James C. Hugerty
Congress
Ekenhower
Resoluion
Eco 1
State Crime Rate Declined in 1956 Across Major Groups
Pennsylvania's 1956 crime rate fell relative to national levels in all major categories. Police data show 34 murders and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 in the state versus 5 per 100,000 nationally, with declines from 1955 in burglary, entering, robbery, aggravated assault, and theft. The Keystone State posted a lower overall rate than the U S average across five major crime groupings and recorded 418.7 burglary and entering crimes per 100,000, below the national figure of 428. The state also reported favorable burglary and theft figures, while crime in 1956 remained high in some categories.
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Pennsylvania
Federal Bureau of Tnonstigy
PBY
Fienrek
Joan Police
Penns Vani
U S Ships Move Nearer To Jordan
U S military ships maneuver toward Jordan amid Middle East tension after President Eisenhower held talks with the secretary of state in Washington. The White House ordered fleets to the Western Mediterranean as nations seek to deter further aggression.
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U.S
Jordan
Wasetmaurcsne
Hussein Holds Total Curfew as Jordan Backs New Regime
In Amman a total curfew was imposed and martial law announced as King Hussein reshaped the government amid a crisis. The United States reaffirmed support for Jordan’s independence and ordered its 6th Fleet into the eastern Mediterranean. Five large cities including Amman and Jerusalem’s Old City were placed under curfew as police came under army control. The government abolished 10 political parties and named Ibrahim Hoghem head of a moderates’ cabinet. The crisis followed rioting inspired by Communists and shifted U.S. posture under the Eisenhower Doctrine while Saudi and Syrian troops remained nearby. Hussein urged calm, blamed Communists, and said decisions would be taken with other Arab states on the Eisenhower program. Continued coverage on Page Five.
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Jordan
Hussein
United States
Mediterranean
Jerusalem
Nablus
Ramallah
Thield
Ibrahim Hoghem
Ting Firssetn
Tnile
Tussin
James P. Richards
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Elysenhower
Middle East
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Risenhower
Amercan
U. S
White House
Tallinn
Carriey Forrestal
Tett
Cannes
France
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Damascus
Saad
Joram
Storms Kill Girl in Western Pennsylvania as Lightning Strikes
Severe thunderstorms ravaged Western Pennsylvania leaving a 15 year old girl dead after a lightning bolt struck near Apollo while she assisted with cattle. Homes and barns burned and several towns faced flooding with evacuations and road closures along Route 219. Local crews fought fires and cleared debris as rivers rose and later receded.
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Western
Pennsylvania
Wentmoreland
Somerset - Westmoreland County
Rea
Crawford County
Jean Awalkowski
Edward Kowalkowski
Apollo
Church Run
Titusville
Franklin Anid Marlin
Boswell
Bridge Collapses Under Motorist Satire
A collapsed bridge affected traffic when a motorist’s actions caused the failure. The incident near Penduttonts involved a driver, identified as A Fennel, who escaped with 1 uk meyeL teuniey. Local authorities investigated the fault near Baltabury including work east of the city.
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Toyalvarin
Pliner
Chile
Baltabury
Eames Kill Man 73 in JoNETOWN Area
72 year old man from South Fork killed during a basement repair incident at a home on a Monday. Authorities report the suspect Eames discharged a weapon fatally wounding the victim. Police are investigating the circumstances and motive behind the shooting.
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Eames
Parane
South Fork
Carbon
Pemmpoly Mle
Barnlands Fire Destroys Sparta Area Barn
Lightning struck the Von Nichols farm barn off Spring Creek road near Telmins Corners yesterday, destroying the barn completely while the Nichols were away in Jamestown. Neighbors alerted Nichols. firefighters battled to save the structure and disconnect downed wires. No stock losses reported. damages not estimated.
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von Nichols
Spring Creek Road
Telmins Corners
Mond & P
Nichols
Jamestown
Spartanaure
Mus Bien Darnage
Plan Voter Sentiment On Betting Issue M RRISRHEC
Plan to sound out voter sentiment on legality of degilicity betting lotteries and Sunday sports grows as House committee sends bill to a floor vote. Source notes focus on timing by mid-August and potential Senate action.
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Huse LW Sind Oder
Plu
Bist
Charmer
Hiwry
Senate
Huese
Western Pennsylvania Flood Forces Evacuations and Damages
A severe rainstorm struck western Pennsylvania, notably Corry and nearby towns, within hours. Lightning, hail, and a heavy downpour flooded streets, washing gravel from hills and disrupting power for hours. Titusville and Meadville suffered greater impact with extended outages and water damage, while Hydetown required evacuations for several areas. Local homes and cattle were moved to safety as runoff swelled rivers and caused street flooding.
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Corry T
Une
Jong
Imehtning
Sinbaide
Meadville
Pennsylvania
Titusville
Penielee
Louerburst
Hydytown
Robert Burrows
Leon Steadman
Theodore Reagle
Ken- Felt Sterling
Hier Hones
Quake Kills in Turkey Shatters Southwest Region
A powerful earthquake struck Turkey causing dozens of deaths and hundreds injured in the quake hit area. Officials report around 70 fatalities and dozens of towns affected as rescue teams search for survivors amid aftershocks and continuing tremors. Local authorities coordinate relief as hospitals operate at capacity and international aid flows in to assist.
Gas Company Adds Lines in Erie County
The Pennsylvania Gas Co plans to extend service in Erie County at an estimated cost of 100,100. The expansion aims to improve infrastructure, with surrounding buildings and facilities to be connected. The report notes 57,000 consumers served in nearby areas, and a push to update lines to support growth.
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Pupiie Uilky Commission
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Warrun 1
Doll Jimes
Erie County
Eranamain
Mugla
Gimme
Plapist
Milnes and Stiles
Pug
Janet
Biken
NATO
Southey Kumpene Foru
Mokoemat
Warveny Wots Jr Uartis
Une
Hes
Warn Would-Be Garbage Dumpers Dont Do It
Ally police received a complaint from a Grand Street resident about rubbish and trash being dumped in the area. Officers could not take action until the guilty party was named. the offender was arrested and a formal notice to health authorities followed. A second report noted additional dumped refuse on Se nily Street. The case references violation of local litter laws and potential penalties.
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Grand Street
Oliver
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