NEIGHBORLY CRAFTSMEN AID CAMERON PARISH FAMILIES
Nearly 150 union craftsmen worked in shifts to build five homes for Hurricane Audrey victims in Cameron Parish Louisiana. They plan five more homes each of the next five weekends. Volunteers sleep in tents and are fed by mobile canteens with material donated by the Red Cross. The Red Cross recovery program costs about 2 million dollars, with 1.75 million already provided. The workers embody pioneer spirit and neighborliness beyond price.
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Cameron Parish
Louisiana
Red Cross
Congress rushes to recess as civil rights bill stalls
Opponents clash over a civil rights jury provision while both chambers move to finish the session. The Senate okays a wide range of bills in a single day and the House clears minor items. A key act authorizes extending authority to dispose of farm surplus abroad, including a sales package to Poland valued around forty five million dollars. The rush to break for summer vacation shapes the final days of the 85th Congress.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Poland
Gommernist
Eisenhower’s leadership under fire in 1957 Congress
Fort Frances, Ontario reports a border incident as Mr and Mrs Urban Kalfhauge were stopped by U.S. Canadian border officials while transporting a gas stove and bacon into Canada after a long trip. The piece reviews Eisenhower’s handling of foreign aid and civil rights amid House cuts and Senate resistance, noting a shift in political support and the president’s waning influence.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
House
Fort Frances
Oni
Urban Kalfhauge
U. S
Senate panel backs Black for Supreme Court seat
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13 4 to recommend confirmation of Hugo L Black as Justice of the Supreme Court. Donald Armitage, son of Victor Armitage of East Branch, had a serious bicycle accident last week injuring his head and face requiring ten stitches. David White, son of former Ohio Governor George White, is reported among Americans aiding the Spanish Loyalists.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Hugo L. Black
D-Ala
Supreme Court
Donald Armitage
Victor Armitage
East Branch
David White
George White
Ohio
Titusville
40 Years Ago August 16 1917 Union City Draft Results
Forty years ago on August 16 1917 only 46 of the first 280 men called in Union City survived the draft exam and did not file for exemption. The War era notes mention public service commission hearings over rate increases by Pennsylvania Gas. Gerry men listed as fit to fight include Cliff Bemis LeRoy Gayryon Stephen Duma and Earl Higains. Mrs Jane Arnold longtime resident died at her West Wayne Street home.
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Union City
Gerry Men
Cliff Bemis
LeRoy Gayryon
Stephen Duma
Earl Higains
Jane Arnold
Ctty
West Wayne Street
Disarmament Talks Lag as U S Cuts Defense Budgets
Western nations trim defense planning and spending ahead of formal accord. U S corporations face cutbacks, especially in the Southwest and West Coast defense plants. Treasury debt limits and political pressure push the administration to delay Pentagon outlays and seek year end tax receipts boosts.
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New York
U. S
West Coast
Europe
United States
U. S. ‘Treasury
Congress
Treasury
Pentagon
Navy to mothball ships and cut civilian jobs
The Navy plans to mothball six ships including one that would lay off about 18,000 civilians amid defense budget cuts. Spending on strategic materials stockpiles is being trimmed, affecting lead and zinc producers who fear reduced demand. Congress orders curtailment of the Office of Defense Mobilization’s write off and bridge programs.
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Navy
Hiloween
Ark
Pieratt -Andhors
Attveratt
Electroalestine
Army
Whiting
Todd
Congress
Office of Defense
Oil director TL Pittsbur gh Henry Suhr ill at Presby Hospital
Henry Suhr, director of South Penn Oil Co., was reported seriously ill at Presby Hospital after an earlier operation at Osl City Hospital this week. The illness origin was not disclosed.
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Pittsburgh
Henry Suhr
South Penn Oi Co
Presbyterim Hospital
Osl City Hospital
Suhr
Hoffa and English in Teamsters turmoil and reform
The report outlines English replacing a council member last May and George Meany criticizing progress since then. Meany notes Teamsters moves to elect Hoffa and push constitutional changes to centralize finances and power in national offices, with Hoffa later acquitted in Detroit of bribery charges.
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Meany
Pheish
Hotta
Teamsters
Hoffa
Detroit
Senate
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Whire Public Service Commissions
Yeas
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Business Mirror
Sam Dawson
Big Saving Cady and
Collier
South St
Model Dairy
Model Dairy Company
Dial
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Corry, Pa
Teamsters Convention
Slocum
City OF
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Balohre
Gentorol
Tystraetion
Joint Board
General Fund
Corry School Distriet
Corry Schop District
Corry Area Joint Schools
Bilawhee
Balance
Nee
Silance
Columbus
Otaig
Halwerman, King and Crawford
W. A. Crawford
Certified Public Accountant
AGGIE
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Saemah Ey
Rexall
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Corry, Penny A
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