Floods sweep Texas as hundreds evacuate amid tornadoes
Torrential rains and at least six tornadoes struck central and east Texas injuring five and causing more than 9 million dollars in damage. Dallas ordered evacuations for up to 2,000 families as Trinity River rose, while Tyler and Hamilton faced flash floods and structural damage. Comanche was isolated and roads and lines failed as several counties reported widespread closures and high winds toppled buildings.
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Wallas Am
Texas
South
al Kenedy
Karnes County
Pollge
Dallas
Trinity River
Department of Public Safety
Comanche
Fort Worth
Killeen
Fort Hood
Officers’ Club
Tyler
Acros
Hamilton
Waco
San Angelo
Creek
Corry Firm Wins $371,134 Airport Job
Corry based firm wins a $371,134 contract to repair and extend Jamestown Municipal Airport runway. Amid bid scrutiny the Sheridan Construction Company’s bid was rejected as defective, and the CAA recommended approving the higher Corry bid over Potter DeWitt. City and Federal funds to share costs. completion in 85 days.
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Vy, Sawing
Thc
Corry
Jamestown
Jamestown Airport
Sheridan Construction Company
Buffalo
Sherdan
CAA
Department of Public Works
Sheridan
Potter DeWitt Company
Pavilion
Te Commission
Ewing
Auto Crash Involves Four Drivers On East Main Street
Police check on a three car smashup on East Main Street. Willard Tunnell, 16, of West Park Place, was driving his father's car when he lost control traveling east and clipped two parked vehicles. Damages: Tunnell car about $195. others' damages not yet estimated. One driver involved remains unidentified.
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Pouwe Rouay Wee
East Main Street
Willard Tunnell
West Park Place
Prank Dorrance
Maple Avenue
Rodney Knowlton
Uinnell
Wealthy Briton Fined For Offensive Letters
A wealthy retired businessman, Frederick Henry Bewemer Cork, 76, was fined 112 for sending obscene letters to bereaved mothers, calling their deceased children a blessing. A judge condemned the act as contemptible and outdated, noting the offender’s letter caused distress to families.
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Sky Mmake
Crimipinssey
Frederick Henry Bewemer Cork
Sir Henry Besemer
Ehnradith Mulling
Clark
Change Clocks One Hour Tonight To 60 On DST
Nationwide shift due to daylight saving time extends to all public services and churches. DST will be in effect through the last Sunday in October with local time governing alcohol sales and liquor stores. Bars and private clubs adjust closing times to local time, affecting weekday and weekend hours.
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Orrgutes
Post Office
Firemen To Check Buildings For Hazards
Fire department volunteers plan a special year round building inspection program starting next month. The effort will survey over 100 structures in the business district to identify fire safety hazards, warn owners, and record findings with the fire marshal taking action if needed.
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Sue Samuause Company
Myoe
Two Die In Pittsburgh Area Gas Blast At Steel Plant
Moe Mahon, 57, of Pittsburgh, suffered extensive burns in a gas explosion at Homestead Works of U S Steel, while Joseph Lichver, 43, of Berlin, was overcome by carbon monoxide and treated before release. Both were employed on a construction job by Avtar Morton Engineering Co when the blast occurred and investigators opened a murder inquiry to determine the cause.
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Es Ih
Moe Mahon
Pitteburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
Joseph Lichver
Berlin
McManon
Inder
Avtar Morton Fingineering Co
Suez Canal plan debated by U N Security Council
The U N Security Council paused the Egypt canal dispute for user nations to discuss a new Suez plan. Members split on acceptance with two satisfied, three willing to try, six opposing to an international agreement. Britain asked for more study as Australia and France urged fresh talks.
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Australia
Britain
Colombia
Cuba
France
Sweden
Egypt
Pierson Dixon
Coune
Dison
Ronald Walker
Guilaume Georges-Pleot
Counc
Guiro
Yiyth
Special Section Promotes Operation Home Improvement
A new B page feature from the Chamber of Commerce launches May 1 to aid Corry residents in home repairs. Local builders and lenders join forces to simplify purchasing materials and financing, backed nationally and by state and federal government to raise living standards nationwide.
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Wosy
Chamber of Commerce
Two Pittsburgh men plead innocent to extortion
Two Pittsburgh men pleads innocent to extortion charges after an arraignment before federal Judge John J. Sweeney. Indicted by a grand jury on violating the Hobie Anti extortion act, they allegedly forced $650 from trucking firms in Shia and Philadelphia. The government says threats of violence were used to obtain loading and unloading jobs for higher pay.
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Pittsburgh
John J. Sweeney
George Nichole
Hobie Antiacketeerine
Hirt ‘Trucking Co
Philadelphia
Federal Court Halts Threatened Pennsy Strike
A federal court halted a threatened strike by about 20 000 non operating employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Judge John W. Lord set a May 3 hearing and ordered a $10 000 bond. The union vows to abide by the injunction while noting the dispute remains unresolved. The railroad claims work stoppage would cost $750 000 daily and the court barred picketing or train interference.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
U. S. Dist
John W. Lord
United Railway Workers Division
Transport Workers ’Union
Michael F Quill
Quill
TWU
Independent Brotherhood of Railroad
Correspondent Begins 24 Hour Jail Sentence in Spy Case
British journalist Rachael Goldsmith began a 24 hour jail term in Geneva for contempt after refusing to reveal the source of information used in a spy case. Federal magistrate Hans Wolder said there is no appeal. Goldsmith faces possible further prosecution if he persists. The case involves a report on a Swiss police official linked to a leak from Egyptian embassy conversations.
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Schweriing
Rachael Goldsmith
Associated Press
Geneva
Hans Wolder
Goldsmith
France
Britain
Egypt
Rene Dubois
Walder
Dubois
British Seamen Fired After Reign Of Terror
Twenty six British seamen were dismissed aboard a British ore freighter undergoing repairs at Sparrows Point Shipyards Baltimore. Captain Paul Pedersen said replacements would arrive from England tonight. The crew faced charges including attempted murder, refusal to work, drunkenness and disobedience amid water in quarters and lost galley equipment. A portraitist from London announced plans to visit next week to paint Princess Margaret.
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England
Paul Pedersen
Efighind
Ore Transport Co
Sparrows Point
Baltimore
Pederson
Hussein Purges Jordan Reds To Stem Political Crisis
Amman reports say Jordan's new government set up sanitary courts and began rounds against Communists leftists and nationalists to curb Red influence amid martial law. King Hussein's Arab Legion conducted mass arrests while streets in major cities were quiet and curfews enforced. The cabinet, led by Ibrahim Hashem, moved to restore order as reports linked to former premier Suleiman Nabulsi circulated.
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Hussein
Jordan
Amman
Jordan i
Eine Hussein
Arab Legion
Martin
Monarc
Suleiman Nabulsi
Amemus
Ibrahim Hashem
Ammar
Oldserieanon
Nabils
Ramallth
Ehder
Hirdeem
Ple
Aratirindlindl Int
Fuusein
Martinl Tay
Thiradiy
Yestar
Salemon
Touketsa
Toukan
Reme
Rebate Ends On City Taxes
City Treasurer Carl Smith announced the 1957 city property tax rebate ends after two months from Tuesday. Of the $105,281 total duplicate, $30,514 remains unpaid. Taxpayers up to date have paid $74,167. After June 40 a five percent penalty applies. City collections run above average, with last year’s per capita tax for the Corry school district noted as $7.
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Carl Smith
Stata
Amith
Corry
Rain Above Average In April Across Anvil Showers
Weather notes describe unusually heavy rainfall in April with figures around 476 inches and comparisons to historic records. Reports mention thunderstorms, a five inch spike, and a peak afternoon temperature near 81 degrees followed by a drop to the mid fifties.
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Corry
Tin
Furst
Detroiter Doctor Hires Gunman to Kill Himself Plot Unfolds
Detroit psychiatrist Dr. C L R Pearman allegedly hired a gunman to murder him, then cooled on the plan. An undercover patrolman attended the setup as Pearman sought an ex convict killer, offering $50 plus promise of $450 more. Police plan warrants for attempted conspiracy to commit murder as the case unfolds.
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Detroit
Atrist
CL. R Pearman
Grosse Tle Naval Air Station
Garber
Pearman
Gaiber
Praknim
State Seeks Fine Jail For Bomb Hoaxes
Pennsylvania lawmakers push bills to enhance penalties for knowingly providing false information to police about explosive devices. The proposals would amend the penal code to impose fines up to 50 dollars or up to 30 days in jail for bomb hoaxes, with variations discussed by officials and legislators.
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Hamiusburg Shire
B.J Henry
Pennsylvania
Col. Henry
AML
Bart Hadd
Scranton
Derry
York Catherie
Enon
Erie
Court Rules Dying Witness May Tell Truth in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a dying declaration carries the same value as sworn testimony. Justice Musmanno dissented, warning the decision sustains a myth that dying witnesses always tell the truth. John C. Bell wrote the majority opinion upholding the voluntary confession in the Mary Ke Brown case in Chenler County. The ruling highlights how courts treat dying declarations in murder proceedings and the risk of falsehood.
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Pennsylvanias Supreme Court
Homside
Yfehabh A. Musmunno
Kolfe
Mus Brown
Duck Not Welcome Guest There Duck Not Welcome Guest There
A fragmentary OCR item references a guest and a duck with unclear context. It mentions a scene around a doorway or path and hints at a misunderstanding or intrusion. The readable phrases suggest a rustic setting and a tense moment but lack coherent narrative details.
Ike Chooses Russia Envoy to Replace Thompson
President Eisenhower selected Llewellyn W Thompson, then ambassador to Austria, as the new U.S. ambassador to Russia. Thompson’s nomination heads to the Senate next week. The president also announced nominees for other diplomatic posts, including Wesley Don and Joseph C. Salter, with several changes to existing assignments.
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Augusta
Eisenhower
Llewellyn W Thompson
Austria
Russia
Thompson
Senate
Gure
Charles E Bohten
Ois
Philippines
Figenmower
Quention
Hiendaunr
Wesley Don
C. Bilas
Ly Bo
Betsiopia
Josaph Simonet
Estranged Mother Found Strangled in New Kensington Pa
A fragmented report says estranged mother Doris Mussiuith’y body was found strangled in New Kensington Pennsylvania. Neighbors say the husband was questioned as a possible suspect, with scant readable details about the timing and location.
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Selene
Doris
Ives
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