Truman weighs endorsement as Democratic convention nears
President Truman mulls which Democratic candidate to back before the party’s convention. He plans a news conference to reveal his stance, while Stevenson Harriman and other figures press for early, clear support. Districts debate civil rights and court decisions impacting the nominating fight.
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Tax Study Group Plans State Financial Plan for PA
Harrisburg focus on forming a statewide tax study commission as Gay leads groundwork for a 1987 legislative compatible financial plan. The panel aims to deliver a revenue system blueprint and budget recommendations to the 1887 session, with broad party representation and input from executive aides.
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New Law Office To Be Built In City District
A former Carroll residence on West South Street will be demolished to make way for a new law office building. Attorneys Walter Peake and William Peiffer plan the project with work expected to start this year. The area has seen several new structures emerge in the business district, including a building by Billex Realty Co on Martin Osnler Street and a Western Auto store on East Washington Street.
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Suits Mount To 3 Million In Liner Crash
In New York a federal order consolidates claims against the Swedish American Line over a collision near Stockholm. The Tallin Line faces potential liability as a co-defendant. The court set $3,904,282 as the stockholm line’s bond value and deadline for filing claims. The Swedish American Line seeks to attribute fault, aiming for total liability around $9,023,855 based on its interest in the stock and freight at the time of the crash.
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Leader Likes Humphrey Estes For VP
Harrisburg dispatch reports a party insider proposing Ben Estes Kefuiver of Teringasee and Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota as Democratic ticket vice president. The source cites rumors of Truman’s support for Adlai Stevenson and notes Youngleader’s denial of seeking the presidency while commenting on the rumored pair.
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Nichols Reports Dump Road Open
Nichols announces the city dump on Avenue A is cleared and the road surrounding it opened. He blames misuse by residents and says he may attend the next City Council session to push a nightly closing time to curb late night dumping and keep the area tidy.
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Mine Rescue Efforts Battle Fire For 230 Trapped Miners
In Marcinelle Belgium rescue teams seal off upper mine levels to save 230 miners trapped by a fire caused by a short circuit. Oxygen gear and shaft relays are used as workers attempt to reach lower levels while authorities report dozens escaped and many remain at risk of suffocation. King Baudouin and premier Van Acker arrived as crews battled heat, smoke, and toxic gases amid a tense, worldwide watching.
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Colombia blast toll rises to 1200 in deadliest city blast
Reports say up to 1200 people died in the Call city explosion as authorities launch an investigation. The government blames political enemies and tightens censorship while travelers note restricted press access and travel bans. No North Americans reported killed.
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Car Dealers Win Partial Relief From Franchise Grievances
Eisenhower signed a bill allowing auto dealers to sue manufacturers in federal court over franchise disputes. The measure aims to ease loading losses by permitting damages for failure to honor or terminate franchise provisions. Auto industry spokesmen dispute the allegations. the law remains a partial solution to dealer grievances. Stephen J. Woodward, 64, former Charleroi burgess and real estate developer, died of a heart attack in Charleroi Monessen Hospital. He previously ran furniture stores in Bylwnsville and Washington.
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Parents Save Six Children From Blazing Home Fire
A Warren family of eight escaped a worked house fire after parents Burneyner and a younger child aided by a smoke-filled home. Mrs Durr, awakened by smoke, alerted her husband and guided the children to escape through rear bedroom windows. The six younger children were handed to rescuers and all survived the blaze.
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Will Arraign Guadagno Next Tuesday
Michael Guadagno, nephew of Al Marty, faces a burglary charge in Niagara Falls. He will be arraigned next Tuesday at 10 a.m. before Alderman Melvin Gobbett, with Frank McKnight pressing the charge. He was returned to Pennsylvania from New York after a $3,800 burglary at Marty's home on June 16.
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Soviet Union to join August London conference on Middle East waterway
MOSCOW agreed to take part in the August 14 London conference on the Middle Eastern waterway. The Soviet Union warned it could not decide the future of the waterway without consensus at the talks. In Washington, Secretary of State Dulles invited Democratic and Republican leaders to a Friday briefing on the speech arms program and relations with Congress.
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Akron Union Reaches Early Agreement On New Contract
Akron union negotiators reach a directed agreement with utility management on a new contract. The pact comes amid ongoing strike activity and involves key bargaining units and workers represented by the union.
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Greeks In Cyprus Strike Over Triple Hanging
Nicosia reports say the Greek population of Cyprus staged a general strike in protest of the triple hangings of EOKA members Andreas Zakkos Chirilaos Michael and Tacovos Pausitsos. British authorities faced potential reprisals as Turkish Cypriots carried on with business. The strike affected about 400000 Greek Cypriots while Turkish Cypriots and authorities prepared for possible further unrest. An American consular official Paul Spreinger was beaten at his home. motive unclear.
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Shakedown on Trucks Denied in Wyoming County
District Attorney Gullan Tinnley and state official Hanley cite alleged local shakedowns against Pennsylvania truckers in New York counties. Reports say Pennsylvania weight sites were not recognized and drivers were fined without New York certificates. Albany inquiry underway with Leonard and Wolfe confirming investigations into Wolfe Bettleyon’s alleged New York weight slip references.
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Strikers in Allegheny County Push for Food Aid
Pittsburgh area steel workers strike amid food relief distribution by government. United Steel Workers advocate amid countywide impact as weeks pass with ongoing labor action and contentious aid.
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Britain Ready To Go To War Over Suez Canal
WBEN bomb threat prompts police to arrest a 42 year old man in Buffalo for telephone warnings that interrupted WBEN TV and WBEN radio broadcasts. The suspect was detained in a downtown phone booth after making repeated threats near midnight.
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Findley Lake Town Board Faces Appeal Fallout
A New York judge ruled against the Findley Lake Town Board in a dispute with the Findley Lake Property Owners Association. The board must cover $715 in court costs as taxable residents packed a town hall meeting to hear about possible actions. Attorney Cass defended the board as Supervisor Jones led a lengthy Q and A session that drew about 250 attendees, with no clear plan announced for further steps.
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Three Children Hurt In Bicycle Wheel Accidents
Three youngsters sustained injuries in separate incidents at Jasea Poly Suess SIP WOE Admittes for Corey Memorial Hospital WAL. Christine Tompkins daughter of Lay whee Tomplins of Ray 4 Sher non Shes reported in Hood solution of the hospital today. Alan Lee ley son of Mr and Mrs Raymond OC Higleysa 22 FU suet injured left sow after wheel entrapment on a Banbec sire. Joseph Fromilin 4 jioaths son of Mr andi Andrew Monat underwent X ray to right shoulder after being struck by a supplier yesterday.
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Incomf Rises Wood-Rirge Reported Today
Today a confused report notes income changes and hires across 1850 figures with unclear names and numbers. The garbled text mentions income rises and moral considerations with scattered references to dates and parties.
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Britain delays major airlift as Suez crisis escalates
London reports a postponement of the Mediterranean airlift and mentions possible troop movements from Germany. Eden warns against force to control the Suez Canal while NATO allies weigh options, with Britain keeping four divisions in West Germany and a tactical join force. The crisis deepens as Nasser nationalizes the canal, prompting international talks and potential military responses.
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