General Taylor Must Justify Treaty Stand Before Senate
General Maxwell D. Taylor faced demands from the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee to justify his support for the nuclear test ban treaty with detailed safeguards. Taylor testified the Joint Chiefs of Staff approve ratification as compatible with US security, though he acknowledged military risks and noted data on safeguards would take time to assemble. The hearing, which includes members of several committees, continues as supporters push for a two thirds vote and dissent persists from Edward Teller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry M. J. Jackson
D-Wash
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Taylor
Jackson
Subcommittee
Uniformed Command
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Armed Services
Senate House Atomic Energy Committees
Edward Teller
Electro Powered Auto Window Causes Tragic Death in PA
In Reading Pennsylvania an incident left two year old Terry A Weist dead after his neck became caught between a car window and frame. Police and investigators suspect the child may have extended his head from the vehicle and activated the electric window by accident.
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Reading
Terry A. Weist
Shoemakersville
John Weis
Launch UJA Drive With 3500 Dollar Goal
Harry Barach announced the United Jewish Appeal drive aims for a 3500 dollar goal as the Joint Distribution Committee faces emergency welfare needs due to 160000 Jewish refugees from North Africa Europe and Moslem lands. Barach notes UJA aid has helped over three million resettle in Israel the U S and 27 other lands with donations payable to UJA and mailed to Barach or Joseph Cohen.
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United Jewish Appeal
DJA
Harry Barach
France
North Africa
Europe
Barach
UJA
Israel
United States
Joseph Cohen
Cochairman
Princess Anne Birthday Aboard Royal Yacht Off Scotland
Princess Anne turns 13 while sailing with Prince Philip and Prince Charles on the royal yacht off Scotland. She remains third in line to the British throne amid the celebratory milestone.
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Princess Ann
London
Princess Anne
Prince Philip
Prince Charles
Scotland
Ajax Buys C's First Ave. Plant
Ajax Iron Works today purchased Corry Jamestown Corporation's plant No. 2 on First Avenue, a 41000 square foot facility aimed at relieving congestion and consolidating operations. The move, tied to growth in Ajax compressors, will also enable future expansion as Corry Jamestown vacates within six months and the two sites are to be connected with minor work.
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Ajax Iron Works
Corry Jamestown Corporation
First Avenue
Loyd Lanphere
Ajax
Lanphere
Theel
Corry Jamestown
Storm Rips Hermosillo injuring 25 and causing damage
A violent rainstorm struck Hermosillo in northwestern Mexico injuring 25 people and causing damage estimated at 160000 dollars last night. Local officials reported the storm disrupted traffic and damaged homes and shops across several districts.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Mexico
Red China accuses Soviet of breaking nuclear aid pledge
ZOKYO AP. Red China charged today that Premier Khrushchev reneged on a promise to teach it how to make atomic bombs to please Eisenhower during Camp David talks four years ago. A Chinese spokesman said the Soviet Union refused to provide a bomb and technical data when no treaty on stopping tests existed, tearing up a 1957 defense-technology agreement. The statement also accused Soviet leaders of risking East German interests to curry favor with U.S. imperialism.
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ZOKYO
Red China
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Camp David
New China News Agency
Soviet Union
China
United States
Moscow
Peking
East Germany
U.S
Who Will Replace Sen Kefauver in Tennessee Seats
Nashville dispatch reports widespread suggestions for Gov. Frank Clement to fill the late Sen Estes Kefauver seat. Clement says he is listening and doubts he will name a successor before leaving Saturday for the Southern Governors Conference in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, which ends next Wednesday.
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Nashville
Venn
Frank Clement
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Clement
Southern Governors Conference
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Bulldozer Falls Kills Operator Near Erie
A 27 ton bulldozer slipped 80 feet into a gravel pit five miles south of Erie injuring the operator. Lloyd Teed, 52, of Erie, died at St. Vincent's Hospital from extensive internal injuries after the accident. Teed was a temporary worker for Jerry Quirk Excavating Co. Officials said the machine toppled when the embankment gave way while on soft ground.
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Ehun
Erie
Aldes
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lloyd Teed
Teed
Jerry Quirk Excavating Co
Tax Cut Backed by House Panel Amid Dividend Clash
The Ways and Means Committee approved core tax cuts for individuals and corporations while preparing a heavy partisan fight over dividend taxation. The plan would trim withholding and, by 1988, deliver about a 20 percent overall cut, with two thirds taking effect January 1 next year. Senate leaders questioned the year’s feasibility as Congress weighs the broader tax package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Byrd casts doubt on tax cut passage this year
Senator Harry F. Byrd head of the Senate Finance Committee joined Republican leaders in expressing doubt that Congress can pass a tax reduction bill this year. He cited divisions within the committee and possible delays from civil rights debates, and noted opposition to tax cuts without spending cuts. Dirksen and Halleck likewise doubted action before year’s end.
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Washington
Harry F. Byrd
Republan
Congress
Byrd
Virginia
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Vererett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Dirksen
Halleck
Hatch Street Pupils Pose Bus Enigma
Hatch Street residents petition the Cor ry School Board to ease bus problems for Hatch Street children. Lawrence Shelly leads parents who say last year the rural bus was overcrowded, forcing children to walk two miles to catch a city bus at West Smith Street and pay $1 weekly. Superintendent Shupe notes no city obligation to transport within the city, but outside-city riders must be transported in. The board will have the transportation committee survey the issue soon, though no changes guaranteed.
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Hatch Street
Corry
Lawrence Shelly
Shelly
West Columbus Avenue
Wright School
West Smith Street
Transportation Committee
Bonds finance Corry and Columbus school funds
A million plus, totaling 2,221,400 dollars, was deposited to the Gorry Area Schools Authority. Brinks moved the negotiable bonds to Pittsburgh for safekeeping. Authorities plan to invest the balance to keep funds working for the districts, with Dallas Smiley as chair and attendees including Keith Henton and Henry Fisher among others.
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Gorry
Dallas Smiley
Keith Henton
Willim ‘Jack
Robert Hazlett
Tiny Del Refuses To Quit School Bible Reading
Delaware Attorney General Buckson ruled that public schools must continue daily Bible readings and Lord's Prayer recitations. He said the Supreme Court decision last June 1 did not automatically render similar Delaware laws unconstitutional and urged future changes only by the General Assembly or court ruling.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
David Buckson
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Florida
Buckson
General Assembly
Area Invaded By Rash Of Alarm Salesmen
An influx of alarm salesmen has roamed rural areas this past week selling home fire alarm systems. They display a Department of Agriculture motion picture showing dangers of unprotected homes. Joseph Wetmore of Elgin reports two groups visiting his home and quotes as high as 700 dollars for a neighbor’s installation. Authorities warn the films aim to frighten and advise buying only from reputable dealers known to buyers.
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Department of Agriculture
Fim
Joseph Wetmore
Elgin
Elgin-Beaverfame Volunteer Hose Co
First Lady Jackie Kennedy Home in Hyannis Port
Jacqueline Kennedy returns to Brambletyde on Squaw Island Hyannis Port with Caroline and John Jr. after Caesarean birth, planning rest for several months per obstetrician, curtailing official duties and White House appearances. She may stay five months then move to Newport to be with family.
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Hyannisport
Mass
Jacqueline Kennedy
Washington
Kennedys
Squaw Island
Caroline
John Jr
Patrick Bouvier Kennedy
Kennedy
Otis Air Force East Hospital
John W. Walsh
Washington, D.C
White House
Haile Selassia
Ethiopia
Afghanistan
Pierre Salinger
Bramblytyde
Hammersmith Farm
Hugh D. Auchinelons
Newport
Final Erie County registration dates set amid political tussle
Commissioners settle on a split registration schedule influenced by Democratic demand and GOP objections. Harborcreek gains an August date while North East and Corry face overlapping August and September windows. The final calendar lists August 23, August 20, and September 6 for Corry with a September deadline countywide. residents must register in Erie County courthouse if they miss local dates.
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Erie County
William C. Hill Jr
Harborcreek
North East
Barah McQuitty
Register of Wills
Hill
Corry
Eric
Study Spanking Of School Kids
A Georgia State Legislature inquiry asked the State Board of Education to determine if spanking unruly pupils is effective for discipline and whether the law should sanction it. Board chairman James Peters urged a conscientious review. The board promptly assigned the issue to a committee.
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A.lanta
Georgis Logislature
State Board of Education
James Peters
Drummond Sentenced to Life for Soviet Espionage
Nelson I. Drummond, 34, a U S Navy yeoman from Baltimore with 17 years of service, received a life prison term after conviction for conspiring to commit espionage with two Soviet officials. Federal Judge Thomas Murphy sentenced him, noting he sold the country’s security for $24,000. Drummond showed shock as the judge spoke. his wife Lucille sat nearby. Valentina Tereshkova arrived in Prague for her first foreign trip since her historic space flight last June.
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New York
Nelson I. Drummond
U. S. Navy
Yoomin
Drummond
Baltimore
Thomas
Murphy
United States Navy
Drummon
Lucille
Vand
Bible Reading in Public Schools Sparks Mixed Reactions
Reaction to the Supreme Court ruling against Bible reading in public schools runs mixed across Corry and Titusville. Corry and Titusville joint committees debated compliance with the law, with Corry opting for a moment of silence and meditation and Titusville voting to continue reading verses by an eight to one margin. Clergy largely opposed Corry’s decision, while Titusville clergy largely supported their board’s stance amidst broader public debate.
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Supreme Court
Corry Ared
Jointure
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Titusville
Pete
Corry
William D. Smith
Frank
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Donald Wharton
Frank McKoieht
Charles Bracken
Henry Fisher
Jack and
Jarlett
McKnight
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Jackie
Prague
Valentina Tereshkova
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