Tragedy at Hindu Festival as Stampede Kills Hundreds
Reports from Allahabad describe a massive stampede at the Magh Kumbh Mela at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. Estimates range from 200 to 1,000 dead with over 1,000 injured as millions of pilgrims surged for sacred bathing during the 12th Kumbh Mela led by religious leaders and awaiting Nehru and Prasad.
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Associated Press
New Delhi
India
Ganges
Juning
Allahabad
Allah Shabad
Nehru
Rajendra Prasad
Three Sisters Reunited After 27 Year Separation
A 29 year old Kansas City woman Dorothy Rakes was reunited last night with her sisters Betty Fairley and Delores Kist after a 27 year split. The trio, once scattered in Pittsburgh foster care, met at a bus station in Kansas City on their arrival from Pittsburgh. Betty and Delores were raised by different families while Dorothy was adopted by a third. The sisters had lived within 14 blocks of each other in Pittsburgh for four years without contact.
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Kansas City
Dorothy Rakes
Betty Fairley
Delores Kista8
Pittsburgh
Dorothy
Betty
Delores
Red diplomat Rastovorov linked to Tokyo spy ring probe
An American intelligence source on Okinawa claims Yuri Rastovorov, a Russian diplomat, vanished last week and may have defected. The report alleges a Soviet spy network penetrated Tokyo high levels, while U S officials deny kidnappings and stress Rastovorov's possible defection could aid monitoring of Communist spies in Japan. The 35 year old, 5 10, 174 pounds Ukrainian born officer was connected to the Tokyo Tennis Club social scene.
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Associated Press
TOKYU
Japan
U. S
Nick Abe
Yuri Alexandrovich Rastovorov
Tere
Hron
Tokyo
Rastovorov
Danny
Moscow
Brolht
Rastovoroy
Rostovoroy
Weuten
MVD
Secret Police
Amer
Inington
Rostovorov
Expioita
Jeaders
Red
Ukraine
Ukrainia
Rostavorov
Ice bound islands trapped amid record winter storm
London reports extend bitter cold across coasts with more than 6 000 people trapped on ice bound islands. Death toll nears 300 as a 10 day freeze grips from Norway to North Africa. Transport stoppages and shortages of food and medicine worsen misery. Most islands are cut off from the mainland by ice.
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London
Ann
Norway
North Africa
Findley Lake Man Dies After Fall From Buffalo Building
Obituary note on Findley Lake resident Boyd Doxstader age 43, employed by Ulle Marie Cement, who died instantly after falling 26 feet from a roof in Buffalo. Funeral set for Friday at Spitzer Funeral Home Clymer with Olive Lodge Masons conducting rites. Family includes wife Dorothy and son Boyd. siblings Florence Sundown and Jee Leroy. Burial plans pending.
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Findley Lake
Clayton Bur
Doxstadne
Belary
Buffalo J
Doxstader
Ulle Marie Cement Company
Northast
Mr. Doxstader
Versailles
N.Y
Boyd Doxstadnedy
Florence Sundown
Akron
Jee Leroy
Versallies
John Coxstader
Spitzer Footual
Clymer
Gs ‘Raylor Wright
Sherman Community Church
Olive Masonie Lodge
Delay in Beeson NLRB nomination sparks Senate inquiry
The Senate Labor Committee delayed Beeson s nomination to the National Labor Relations Board after six hours of questioning and a 5 3 vote. It seeks full pension records and asks to hear from Paul L Davies of Food Machinery and Chemical Corp or other firm officials before any further action.
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Washington
Albert
Beeson
Natonal Labor Relations Board
Senate Labor Committee
San Jose
Gotif
Senate
Eisenhower
Paul L Davies
Food Machinery Aid Chemical Corp
Army Officer Denies Charges Amid McCarthy Probe
Maj. Irving Peress, a Queens dentist and reserve officer, calls McCarthy's charges of Communist links sheer nonsense. He says he sought an Army inquiry before his honorable discharge. McCarthy disclosed a letter claiming clear proof of Communist activity by a major now on active duty at Camp Kilmer. The letter did not name the major, but reports identified Peress. Peress underwent separation at Camp Kilmer after the inquiry request. In Pittsburgh, Charles J. Schmitt, 42, Erie County real estate man, announces plan to seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the May primary after talks with party leaders.
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Associated Press
New York
Maj
Trving
Peress
Ser. McCarthy JR
Wist
Queens
Ben McCarthy
Army
McCarthy
Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
Stevens
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Pittsburgh
Charles J.schmitt
Erie County Real Estates
Schmitt
B. B. McCannis
Allegheny County
David L. Lawrence
Union Official Cautions Solons On Taft-Hartley Changes
James B. Garey CIO secretary treasurer warned Congress that proposed Taft Hartley revisions will heighten difficulty for labor to purge Communist influence. He criticized Eisenhower labor act changes including government polls on strikes, calling them Communist fertilizer and saying they threaten democratic unionism. The remarks addressed a Senate Labor Committee as GE faced scrutiny for promoting the poll idea. The proposal faces slim chances in the Senate Labor Committee due to GOP opposition.
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Associated Press
Washington
James B. Garey
CIO
Congress
Carey
Senate Labor Committee
Eisenhower
OTO
General Electric
Trenaurer
O10
Ontey
CLO Electrical Work
Ers. Union
New York
Mitchell
Sal
Senate
Cooper
Kentucky
United Mine Workers Official Attacks Stanley Proposal
Themis Kennedy, vice president of the United Mine Workers, wrote to House members criticizing the Lawrence Stanley bill. He warned the pension bill would greatly damage the coal industry and said it awaits House action.
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United Mine Workers
Themis Kennedy
House of Representatives
Han
Lawrence ‘Stanley
Kennedy
House
Eisenhower Reveals Hydrogen Bomb Milestone
President Eisenhower says the 1962 Pacific explosion was the first full scale thermonuclear test and the initial step in the United States hydrogen weapon program. Secretary Wilson notes Soviet atomic strength is not a bluff and warns of broader public exhibitions to follow.
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Ike
Solon
Wilson
Associated Pres
Washington
Fisenhower
Pacific
United States
Congress
Russia
Moncow
Loriger
Eniwetok
Eisenhower
Ctary
Ruslan
Ruselp
United
America
Good Times Are Forecast by Ike in Economic Readjustment
President Eisenhower said the United States faces a swirl of economic adjustment but is confident everything will turn out all right. He noted that readjustment follows defense emergencies and stressed that national prosperity depends on all Americans, not just wealthier groups.
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Associated Prean
Washington
Eienenhower
United States
Ty maKses
Treasury
Humphrey
Elsen
Hower
Tom
Ray Acherer
National Broadcasting Co
Scherler
Eisenhower
McCarthy Wins Full Probes Budget For 1 More Year
Senate votes 85 to 1 to grant the investigations subcommittee led by Senator McCarthy a full 214 443 budget for another year, up from 200 000. Fulbright opposed briefly, Alden asked about duplicating work and old material, McCarthy defended the group and cited earlier State Department bribery claims, which the department denied while saying it lacks authority to probe outside the agency.
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Associated Press
Washington
McCarthy Ir-Wim
Senate Investigations
Hendy
Senate
Sen
Fulbright
D-Ark
Eilender
D-La
McCarthy
Ailender
Justice and State Departments
State Department
Dean Ach~exon
Department
Vatican Health Update Spurs Pope Pius XI Fears
The Vatican newspaper Lionervaters Romano reports improving health for Pope Pius XI amid rising concern. In Washington, the House Public Works Committee approves a Senate bill to join Canada in the St. Lawrence Seaway project. Nairobi, Kenya sees a British court convict the number two Mau Mau leader known as Gen China for arming and conspiracy. President Eisenhower vows no Bricker Amendment compromise that would shift power from Congress and the presidency.
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Associated Press
Vatican City
Vatican
Lionervaters Romano
Poncern
Pius XI
Hhanks
Cipd
Washington
House Public Works Committee
United States
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
Nairobi
Kenya
No. 2
China
Eisenhower
Bricker
Murphy Store Sets 3 Day Sale As Remodel Ends
Murphy Co store on North Center street finishes a major remodel with new space saving counters and shelves increasing selling area by 38 percent. Store manager Grimm says the community will benefit from a wider, better stocked selection during a three day sale starting tomorrow. W B Albro district manager will supervise the event. Also note: foundation work begins on the state office building next Monday, a nine million dollar project to house the Bureau of Employment Security, with completion in about two years.
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Witte
G. ©. Murphy Co
North Center Street
Bhwan
Mente
Grimm
Corry
Ourrounding
Murphy
W. B. Albro
Harribburg — Foundation
General State Authority
State Capitol
State Bureau of Employment Security
Department of Labor and Industry
Agencion
Auto Accidents Set Low Mark In January
Biute Police report a historic low in traffic accidents for a decade or more with only two mishaps in January, stark contrast to the usual 15 or more per month. Criminal investigations remained normal at ten cases, three arrests made, and traffic citations dropped to 28 due to poor road conditions. Officers logged 10,175 miles on routine patrols and responded to 107 information requests.
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Biute
East
Uhn
Corp
Pheo I Hubley
Hong
Corry Bar
Demands for tax cut spark Senate clash during hearings
Washington Rep. Wolcott as chairman of the Senate House Economic Committee joined Democrats in a debate over direct tax relief to counter a slight dip in the economy. Senators Douglas and Fulbright pressed that Eisenhower’s policy favors business, while boosting consumer purchasing power is key. They propose a $100 increase in personal exemptions to save about 219 billion annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wolcott
R-Michi
Senate
House Economic Committee
Eizenhower Administration
Ute House Banking Committee
Air Crisis and Plan Strategy for New Talks
Report notes an air crisis shaping new diplomatic talks aimed at salvaging progress from stalled parley efforts. A proposed plan outlines immediate steps, potential concessions, and a timetable to defuse tensions and restart negotiations.
Outlook Bleak for German Unity Accord Attempt
Berlin reports state Molotov offered a plebiscite to choose union with the West or an immediate treaty, while the Big Three pressed for a Western plan on German unity. Dulles Bidault Eden urged a solid stance amid Molotov’s strategy, signaling possible talks on Korea and Indo China, with prospects for EDC and a rearmed Germany dim without Russian concessions.
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V. M. Malotov
Qallen
Germany
Western Europe
Berlin
West
Russia
Dulles
France
Bidault
Eden
el Four
Molotov
Mttte
Tes Bards Tar Bucma
Easi Cermak
Pecces
Korea
Indochina
Kremlin
Mototov
Bidailt
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European Defense Community
Corry Youth Switches Plea for Second Time
Robert W. White of 1 sco coe street previously pleaded guilty then withdrew pleading, again changing to guilty during arraignment before Alderman M. and Cobbett. He had been detained by city police last week for driving while suspended. White remained held on $200 bond, released when posted. Through attorney William Peltier he indicated plans to plead before one of the county judges soon.
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Sco Coe Street
Aldermaty M. & Cobbett
White
William Peltier
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