Storm rips through Cook Forest area causing heavy damage
Strong winds ripped through Cook Forest County destroying large evergreens and felling virgin trees around Format Cathedral. Police reported a 1:30 AM call about a man stuck on North Center Street and found Lloyd Hammond, a local tax collector, had picked up a Sherman man who was refused a hotel room for drinking and slept in the city jail. Police also logged reports of two large boxer dogs chased to a car on West Pleasant Street and notes on other local incidents including a 250 student dormitory project at Guntion College in Erie and the death of Gwendolyn Everett Johnson, prominent Jamestown Post Journal society editor.
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Cook Forest
Forest County
Format Cathedral
North Center Serect
Ployd Hammond
Sherman
Toe Hotel
Lawrence Purpura
West Sant Street
Soke F
Pleasant Street
Gwendolyn Everett Johnson
Jamestown Post-Journal
Prom
Jamestown
WCA
Price elected president of Central District Firemen Assn
Albert Price of Tyrone has been elected president of the Central District Volunteer Firemen's Association at its sixth annual convention held Saturday in Lakemont. Other officers named include John A. Meyers Clearfield secretary Mitchell Dumas Du Bois treasurer and Lee Quigg Flemington Edward Bickelane and Fred Love Bellefonte as vice presidents. The group voted to hold the 1857 convention in Tyrone.
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Altoona
Albert Price
Tyrone
Central District Volunter Firemen's Association
Lakemont
John A. Meyers
Clearfield
Mitchell Dumas
du Bois
Lee Quigg
Flem Inston
Edward Bickelane
Fred Love
Bellefonte
Actress Dunked and Photographer Hit at Star Party
At a Beverly Hills party for Diana Dors and Dennis Hamilton a group dunked guests into a pool. Photographer Sturt Siney, 32, suffered facial injuries, while Hamilton and others were hurt. Dors and her agent Louis Schurr denied pushing anyone.【Note: Summary reconstructed from OCR. entities preserved where readable】
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Beverly Hinowil
Diana Borsagi
Andy Dennis Hamilton
Shallore
Lottiet
Miss Dors
Louis Designer Schurr
Howard Shoup
Sturt Sin' 32
United Press
Shines J
Hallutt
Sawyer
Wheer
Anyon
Gatk
Stanley Immermanty
Immerman Sid Hamilton
Sayser
Hamilton
Saiyer
Fiersons
Loafers Hit Country Club In Meadville Burglary
Police probe Meadville Country Club burglary with losses exceeding 1000 dollars. Break‑in damaged doors and furniture, breached kitchen window with a 6 inch steel bar, stole cash from a bar and pool table, plus liquor. No clear suspects or number of thieves yet.
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Meadvills
Swt
Polite
Meadville Country Club
Vale of Ail
Naddeo
Arcadille
Peyshe Opera
GOP Promises Open Voting at Nomination Convention
GOP leaders pledged open voting and a free contest for the presidential nomination. The convention faced debate on ticket strategy with talk of renomination for Nixon and possible attempts to replace Stevenson ally Kefauver with other figures.
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Novinnal
Leonard W Mall
Presidentiaseudichines
Hattote Anipgales
WRAL
Siurhines & W
Nixon Oni
Jil¢ E. Stason
Christier
Macachusetts
Wiss
Adal
Stevenso
Stes Kefauver
Adial Stevenson
Kefeuver
Jims
Ste- Wasa
Kefauver
Harry “Truman
Hall
Tramst
Stevenson
Stevenson Gapsuss
Shea Stevensont
Trumazy
Pleideed
USW Reaches New York Agreement With American Chassi and Cable Co
The United Steel Workers and American Chassi and Cable Co announce a tentative contract covering 4500 steelworkers across 10 plants. Officials say wage increases total about 0.43 per hour over the three years of the agreement.
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USW
New York
United Steal Workers
Chassi and Cable Co
E J. Williams
Burglars Sweep Bar and Pro Shop Loot in Quiet Theft
Forced entry into a bar and pro shop yields two cases of whiskey, 22 cigarette cartons, $20 in cash, plus a haul of golf gear. Missing items include several putters irons bags and golf accessories from multiple brands, with inventory listing detailed as MacGregor and Spalding items.
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Naddeo
Macstegor
Weson
Spalding
Burke
Nixon Backed As Republicans Weigh Open Convention
Reported efforts show Nixon solidifying support from key Republicans while discussing an open convention. Stassen hints at a broader race, with Maryland governor McKeldin and other elders weighing bids as Nixon gains delegates across Missouri Utah and Wisconsin. Michigan labor leaders forecast solid backing for Nixon amid party maneuvering.
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McKeldin
Maryland
Hall
Weithdraw
Nixon
Missouri
Utah
Eisenhower
George Jefferson
Milford
Harold Stassen
Thatio
Wisconsin
Michigan
John Fei- Keng
John H. Thorpe
Michigan Federation of Labor
Nixon Seen Poised to Bow Out Amid GOP Tensions
Rumors spread that Nixon may withdraw as pressure grows within the Republican ranks. Oklahoma's Bailey Vinson loses his national committeeman post, while Stassen supporters tout a poll claiming Nixon would curb Eisenhower’s strength by eight percent. Minnesota and Pennsylvania factions back Nixon, with Hickenlooper noting solid opposition to Stassen. Connecticut’s Prescott Bush hails the new GOP platform as a positive, modern statement with little resentment evident.
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Nixon
Stassen
Oklahoma
Bailey Vinson
Vinton
Stassenr
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
B. B. Hickenlooper
Connecticut
Prescott Bush
Bush
State's 70 Votes Solid For Dick
Pennsylvania Republicans gather at a breakfast to rally support for Dick, with delegates pressed to unite behind his bid. Speakers tout party unity and accuse Democrats of spending ahead, urging a fierce push to win the convention and the forthcoming race.
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Colorado
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