Red Chinese Step Up Quemoy Bombing Near Formosa
The Chinese Communists intensified shelling of Quemoy and nearby islets for a fourth day as U S forces watch. A 1,600 man Marine landing force was ordered from Singapore amid hope to deter invasion while the U S Seventh Fleet pledges protection of Formosa.
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Taipei
Formosa
Quermoy
Quemoy
Tan Islets
Defense Ministry
U.S
7Th Fleet
Washington
Thomas F. Moorman
U.S. 13Th
France vows stern action after Algerian attacks
Paris reports fierce strikes by Algerian rebels aimed at pressuring for independence. Security forces tightened around key depots, a special brigade was formed to fight terrorism, and officials warned of further measures. Four police and at least five attackers died as FLN influence spreads among Algerians in France. Premier de Gaulle planned a visit to Algeria to boost support for a constitutional referendum.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Interior
Mediterranean
Algeria
National Liberation Front
FLN
Premier de Gaulle
Free Embezzler On $2,000 Bond
Pittsburgh report notes Jonathan Tucker Jr. a 19 year old bank teller at Peoples Bank of Lawrence County New Castle is free on $2,000 bond after arraignment on charges of making a false entry. Tucker allegedly filed an August 6 entry showing cash on hand of $182,568 whereas real funds were $178,008.
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Pittsburgh
New Castle
Jonathan
Tucker Jr
Peoples Bank
Lawrence County
FBT
Tucker
U.S
Alex McNaugher
H. Winterrowd
Sid Tucker
Winterrowd
Quiz Show Folds After Fix Scandal
NEW YORK AP The district attorney said it is investigating charges that officials of the television quiz show Dotto fed answers to a favored contestant. The show aired five days weekly on CBS and Friday nights on NBC and was abruptly dropped a week ago.
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New York
District Attorney's Office
FCC
David S. Worgan
Actress Diana Doss Reports $30,800 Stolen
London AP reports actress Diana Doss said 11,000 pounds or 30,800 dollars is missing from her safe deposit box. Police seek to question a man who likely had a key to the box. The money was in the box last seen July 14.
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London
Diana Doss
Loox
Police Seek Youth Heading South On Bike
State Police teletypes broadcast the disappearance of 18 year old David A. Smith of Cony area who is believed to be heading to Florida on a bicycle. He is tall five feet six inches with light brown hair crew cut wearing glasses and carrying two suitcases on a black and white bicycle. He weighs about 125 pounds and is last seen with his parents to pick him up if found.
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Cony Area
Florida
David A. Smith
John Smith
Corry
Here
Tidio
Girl May Learn To Walk After Long Hospital Ordeal
Joyce Roth from Oakmont Project Johnstown Pennsylvania, a 14 year patient of leg injury at birth, is going home Sunday with hope to learn to walk in 18 months to two years. Her leg suffered Legg Perth disease, bone grafts and aluminum replacements during treatment at Osteopathic Hospital Philadelphia, aided by Bethlehem Steel worker father and local unions.
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Philadelphia
Johnstown
Joyce Roth
Joyce
Pred Roth
Oakmont Project
Tadiana
Legg-Perth
Osteopathic Hospital
James M. Eaton
Bethlehem Steel Co
Johnstown Kiwanis Club
Roth's Union
United Steelworkers
Senate probes focus on Teamsters amid internal clashes
The Senate committee revisits corruption allegations in the Teamsters Union as monitors clash with Hoffa loyalists. Harold Gibbons leads St. Louis area operations while Kennedy cites goon squads and misused funds. Schmidt condemns Hoffa’s separate corruption watchdogs as a power grab amid ongoing probes.
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Washington
Senate
Teamsters Union
Robert F. Kennedy
St. Louis
Sters
Harold Gibbons
Gibbons
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Godfrey P. Schmidt
New York
Schmidt
Commission
George H. Bender
Ohio
Virginia court weighs integration in public schools
In Harrisonburg Virginia a federal court reviews Charlottesville school board plans to validate a new district under its pupil assignment, while the Norfolk and Arlington cases seek to overturn discriminatory decisions as federal judges demand re examination of 151 Negro pupil applications and the denial of 16 based on race. The case underscores gerrymandering concerns and the push toward enforcing integration in Virginia schools.
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Harrisonation
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Charlottesville
John Paul
Arlington
Newport News
Norfolk
Walter B. Hoffman
Paul
New
Hoffman Ten
Norfok
Hoffman
Auto Crash on West Main Causes Minor Damage
City police report a two car collision on West Main Street at 2 20 this morning. Ervin D Foster 21 of 1249 West Pleasant Street driving westward struck a parked car after momentarily taking his eyes off the road causing $150 damage to his vehicle and $25 to the parked car owned by Janet Thornton and Mary Krizanik of First Avenue.
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West Main Street
Ervin D. Foster
West Pleasant Street
Main Street
Janet Thornton
Mary Krizanik
First Avenue
Foster
Delay Opening Date At Little Rock School
Arkansas lawmakers prepared to approve measures to keep Little Rock schools segregated unless voters back racially mixed rules. The school board postponed city openings from Sept 2 to Sept 8 to ease legislative and Supreme Court pressure. Superintendent Virgil Blossom said three more Black students sought entry to white schools. seven previously protected by federal troops attended Central High School.
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Little Rock, Ark
Arkansas
Little Rock
Virgil Blossom
Central High School
Corry Schools Set Opening For Next Wednesday
Corry schools plan to open next Wednesday for the 1953 59 term with about 2800 pupils enrolled superintendent William Rodemeyer disclosed. Most arrivals at Conelway School prompt first grade influx and special provisions were made.
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Lofty Pudil Orime Muse
William Rodemeyer
Conelway School
Concord
Hatch
Cory
Hurricane Daisy Aims Toward U S Coast
Hurricane Daisy drifted 220 miles off Melbourne Florida as reconnaissance aircraft report the cyclone moving northwest at about 6 mph. If its path shifts northeast the Weather Bureau says strong southwest winds could pull it back out to sea, possibly sparing the U S mainland.
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Miami
Fla
Daisy
Melbourne
U. S
Weather Bureau
United States
Satellites May Clean Up On Radioactivity
Satellite sweepers could orbit above the equator to absorb protons trapped in Earth’s magnetic field and clear a deadly radiation band 40,000 miles high, enabling safer space travel. Proponents suggest magnetic shields as alternatives to heavy shielding with poles offering natural penetration gaps.
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Amsterdam
Netherands
Explorer
Fred Singer
University of Maryland
International Astronautical Federation
Moon
Pred Whipple
Smithsonian Institution
Singer
Voter Registration Days In Corry Set
Corry voters may register Friday and Saturday September 5-6 at the Municipal Building registrar’s office in the county courthouse. Registration hours are 2 to 10 PM Daylight Saving Time. Eligible locals who have not registered or moved since last登録 or had names purged may update during the sessions. The fall election looms with Arthur McGonigle and David Lawrence contesting the governorship.
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Corry
Arthur McGonigle
David Lawrence
Alaska votes on statehood in historic bid for 49th state
Juneau readers follow mass polling as Alaskans vote in precincts from Metlakatla to North Pole on whether the territory should join the Union. A two to one margin is expected to approve admission, with a presidential proclamation likely by late December or early January. Concurrent primaries nominate Alaska’s first U S Senate candidates and set a partisan path for the new state.
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Juneau
Alaska
Ex Husband Seeks Equal Farm Split in Erie County
An action filed in Erie County seeks a court order to divide a M41 acre farm at R D 3 Corry equally between James Maynard and Vivian Ayers. If an equal split devalues the property, the court may order sale and division of proceeds. The case names Ayers as defendant.
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Corry
Erie County
James Maynard
Maynard
Vivian Ayers
Postponement Bases Pressure On Legislators, Supreme Court
In Little Rock a six day delay in opening schools gives Arkansas lawmakers and Supreme Court justices a breather as the board keeps the city’s public schools closed until Sept 8. The move follows the high court’s decision to hold an emergency session on racial integration. Governor Faubus warns of possible closure of Central High if patience isn’t shown. Three new Negro applicants seek Central and Hall High admission, to be denied pending Supreme Court action. Norfolk, Virginia integration hinges on the Little Rock ruling. Federal Judge Hoffman orders reexamination of 151 Negro applicants.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Arkansas
U. S. Supreme Court
Board of Education
Supreme Court
Wayne Upton
Orval E. Faubus
High Court
Central High School
Virgil Blossom
Central High
Hall High
Blossom
Central
Norfolk
Walter E. Hoffman
Hoffman
Curtice Steps Down At GM
General Motors announces leadership changes as Albert Braley and Harlow Curtice retire. Frederic G. Donner is named board chairman and CEO, John F. Gordon becomes president and COO. Roles split Curtice’s duties. Donner brings finance expertise since 1926, Gordon comes from engineering and production.
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Detroit
General Motors
Frederic G. Donner
John F. Gordon
Albert Bradley
Harlow H. Curtice
Curtice
Donner
Gordon
Corporation
Malayan Reds Surrender after government amnesty decree
Kuala Lumpur AP reports Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman announced that a top Red leader and ten communist rebels in Johor have surrendered. The surrender follows the amnesty decree issued almost a year ago promising non prosecution for those who give themselves up.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malay AP
Tengku Abdul Rahman
Johor
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