Reds Show Interest In New Plan
In Munsan Korea August 15 United Nations delegates proposed a subcommittee from both sides to break the armistice deadlock. Admiral Joy urged a joint panel to meet around the table and reduce formalities. Red negotiators showed greater interest than in prior statements, while NK forces demand a demarcation along the present battlefront near the Kaisong area.
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Associated
Cress
Turner Joy
Korea
Joy
Kaesong
Noy
Nim
Jai
Pye
Pennsylvania FEPC Pleads for Vote on Fair Employment Bill
The Pennsylvania state council of the FEPC urged Republican leaders to free vote on a Senate bill creating a fair employment practices commission to prevent employment or union discrimination by race color creed or national origin. The council pressed to discharge the Senate judiciary committee after a 12 to 12 tie in committee and noted the party pledge to pass a strong FEPO law. The measure previously passed the House while debate on the bill stalled due to lack of majority support.
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Saas
State Council
Pennsylvania
FEPC
Lradlilin
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Republican Party
Clarence B Pickett
Council
Pickett
Committee On Duty
Tasb
Fair Employment Practices Commission
House
Drive launched in House to trim foreign aid bill
Associated Press reports a Republican drive in the House to cut foreign aid, citing aims to reduce the foreign aid total from about 6.5 billion dollars. The committee favored 251.25 million in the foreign aid bill, with debates expected on amendments. Senate and House schedules show continued wrangling over defense spending and Western Europe NATO plans. Senior senators argued arming West Germany is key to Eisenhower’s defense strategy against Soviet pressure.
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Bury
Hills
Senate
House
Lodee-Mass
Germany
Eisenhower
Europe
Jodee
Alfred NM. Gruenther
Russia
U. S
Gas Drilling Reaches 2800 Feet at Bemmsylvania Well
A Bemmsylvania gas company reports its new well on the G. J. Fol lett farm has drilled to 9800 feet as crews work around the clock. The latest hole is being sunk about 500 feet from the previous successful well on the Frank Cooper farm, which flowed around 250 000 cubic feet daily. If the pace holds, completion is expected in early September with potential for more wells this Summer to boost Winter supply.
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Bemmsylvania Gas Coriany
Carter HL
G. J. Follett
Frank Cooper
Senate passes bill to aid school districts
In Halte swohiu Aug 19 the Senate unanimously approved a House bill to appropriate 750000 to aid financially distressed school districts, notably Schuylkill and Northumberland. About 200 teachers had gone unpaid as protests rose over tax collection gaps. The bill was sent back to the House with amendments restoring the 750000. Senator John J. Haluska urged officials to justify funding after exhausting all tax-collection options.
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Haltesouui
Senate
Schuylkill
Northumberland County
House
John J. Haluska
Cambrig
Schuylkill County
Two Guards Slain as Inmate Escapes Chicago Jail
In Chicago on Aug 1 a prisoner killed a guard and fled the Cook County Jail wall. A nationwide manhunt followed, with a $1,000 reward offered for William Williams. Williams later robbed a shopkeeper, then hid in a relative’s house before police surrounded the area. The Chicago guard George Turley, 43, died of injuries after the assault.
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Chicago
Philly Scantan and
Sherif
John E. Babb
Babb
Willims
Williams
Wiliams
Willam Hawkins
Hawkins
Final Draft of Jap Treaty Now Being Readied
Associated Press reports the final draft of a proposed peace treaty with Japan is nearly complete as Britain and the United States circulate a near-identical version. The key change specifies Japan's obligation to pay war reparations, though future settlements remain possible if Japan regains strength. Russia denounces the plan, but Western powers expect broad support at the San Francisco conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Britain
Japan
Russia
San Francisco
T. S
Philippines
San Francisc
Jo—non
Crash at Hughes Corners Injures Four Persons
State Police reported a two car crash at Hughes Corners on Route 19 three miles south of Waterford injuring four people. Harley Hekard and William Heiter were the drivers. Florence Eckard and Barbara Powers were passengers. Police said Hekard was driving on Route 19 when Heiter pulled in front of him. Total damage about 2000 dollars.
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Hughes
Houtes 19
Waterford Teatalent
Dorry
Harley Hekard
Snegerstown
William F. Heiter
McKean
Ware
Florence Eckard
Saegerstown
Barbara, Powers
Mill Village
Powers
Hester
Stem Memorial Hospital
Union City
Showers Bring Brief Relief From City Heat
Weather in western Pennsylvania eased after scattered showers cut the 88 degree high to the mid seventies. A brief morning shower touched Corry and southern areas while the rest of the county saw only spotty rain before a warm sun promised near 80 degree readings in the afternoon.
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Carty
Forthwestern
Pennsylvania
Corry
DRUNK DRIVING SUSPECT SOUGHT AFTER WRECKS
Louis Beardsley was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while suspended after a wreck on Legond Avenue. Beardsley, released yesterday from Erie County prison, is being sought for questioning in a drunken driving episode. Police logged a complaint at 7:30 p.m. about reckless driving and a ditch collision, with the car towed to a garage and held until a release order. Chief Bertay Drake said an arrest warrant may be issued. Beardsley previously fined and jailed for a separate crash at Center Street. Knights of Columbus to hold 69th international convention in Pittsburgh with about 2700 councils and 700,000 members attending.
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Louis Beardsley
Qolviack
Lewis Beardsley
West Main Street
Erie County
Fourth Ward
Beards-ley
Legond Avenue
Bertay Drake
Beardsley
Exfe County
Eule
Center Street
Pittsburgh
United States
Iran cabinet rejects British oil proposal in talks stall
Iran's cabinet rejected Britain's joint operation plan for the oil industry but signaled willingness to continue negotiations. Deputy Premier Hossein Faljuil tied talks to implementing the nationalization law while British management may remain in place. No breakdown indicated yet, as talks resume after mediation efforts and a brief first meeting last June.
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Associated Press
Thuan
Thinjin
Britain
Duputa
Hossein Faljuil
Handel
Richard Stokes
Mohammed Mossadegh
Dan
Miionalizarion
Anglo-Transian
Tnder Fram van
Stokes
Tranian
Lew Cally
Tran-ian Nasional Oi
Truman
Sppsig
W. Averell Harriman
City Treasurer Seeks Pay Hike Amid Board Talks
City officials consider raising the salary of Treasurer Carlton W. Smith after he secured both Republican and Democratic nominations. The move requires agreement among the commissioners, the school board, and the city council and would take effect before the November election. Smith currently earns 9000 yearly, with 3800 for treasurer duties and 2400 for tax collection, shared with the county and other bodies. clerk Mrs. Carl Peterson also draws a combined salary.
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Carlton W. Smiths
Smithy
Republican Rantudsey
Democratic Omnistrat
Commissioner
Wny
Board of Educaation
Smith
Carl Peterson
Petielec Earnings Drop in Six Months Says Hecoatated Press
JOHNSTOWN PA August 13 reports show Petielec earnings fell for the six months ended June 30 1851 with no earnings listed while revenues rose to 29 204427 from 91 295 448 the prior year. Full year earnings fell to 6 094 774 from 40 865 940 and 44 855 028 for the year ended.
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Johnstown
Eritinglyania Bleetele Company
Todiy
Fire destroys Nichols farm barn near Spartansburg
A lightning strike levelled a 44 by 101 1h6 foot barn on the Kein Nichols farm near Spartansburg, causing about 15 000 in losses. Firemen's hose failure hindered saving the structures, with the Hicks home suffering smoke damage as the blaze spread. Insurance covers 4 500 of the roughly 15 000 loss.
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Kein Nichols
Spartansburg
Snd
Nichols
Kra
Lawrence Hicks
Trinis
Hicks
Wits
Nietols
Stinback
Spartansbyre
Tilwivisle-Spring Creel
Local Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Near Euclid Street
John Elchynski of 416 Euclid Street was knocked unconscious momentarily after a lightning strike near his garden. He sought shelter in a poultry house during the storm. no burns were reported and the poultry house remained undamaged. His recovery continues at home amid shock from the near miss.
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John Elchynski
Euclid
Curb Extension Of Gas Service Ordered Across 15 States
Washington August 14 The Fejenbam Administration for Defense ordered a slowdown in natural gas service extension in 15 states and the District of Columbia The order restricts new industrial users and limited consumers for home heating Bruce K Brows deputy administrator said the move aims to secure defense industries and domestic supplies for winter
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Washington
Aum
Fejenbam
Waterhouse Opposes Truck Weight Bill Amid Assembly Split
The assembly passed the truck weight bill by 112 to 78 with supporters Ballons Blair and others voting for the measure. Waterhouse of Hiselty and Assembly members Blair and Glhsanyl Warreh backed the bill, while W. W. Waterhoute aligned with opponents in a divided vote.
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Hiselty Wong
Meh Blair
Fiji
Glhsanyl Warreh
Tax proposal faces rough time in House in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on August 1, a Senate proposed tax package totaling 136 685 000 faces a rocky path in the House amid fresh rebellion warnings from Republicans. House critics say there is no consensus, while Speaker Herbert P. B. Williams declines comment. The plan includes new taxes on tobacco products and real estate transfers, with the income tax one half of a percent eyed as a replacement. Senate Republicans push back against House divisions as they seek floor votes.
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Associated
Harrisburg
House
Sidy
Herbert P. Rar
GOP
Borg
Hole Republicabh
Senate
Sen
T. Newell Waoit
Consider Amendments to Loyalty Oath Bill in House
Harrisburg Aug 19 The House state government committee considered amendments to the Senate passed loyalty oath bill. Chairman Ivan C Watkins said proposals to detail an Appeal procedure would draw serious attention alongside other changes as the bill faces revisions after a public hearing. The measure would require all state and royal government employees including teachers to swear they are not members of subversive organizations.
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Harrisburg
House
Ivan C. Watkins
Schuylkill
Senator McCarthy attacks president and hate-mongers in D C
Senator McCarthy assails the president and what he calls hate-mongers during a speech dedicating a Legion headquarters in Washington. He declares readiness to advance the fight against communism in 1952 and says he will take decisive actions to curb perceived subversion.
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Legion
Capital
Truman McCarthy clash sparks 1952 election talk
President Truman denounces hate mongers in a wartime style speech as Senator McCarthy attacks Communist influence in government. Humphrey predicts Truman will run next year. Douglas says Truman may run but offers no commitment amid early primary chatter.
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Asmited Press
Washington
Truman
McCarthy
R-Wis
Che Atuovlente
Ernie
Tre Wise
Ben
Beni
Mecarih
Benate
McCarthuyiain
Humphrey
Trusan
Toumian
Republienne
White House
Minnesota
Truman Willanegal
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