Jury Deliberates in Lydia Dean Murder Case
Franklin witnesses describe Lydia Dean, 22, a Filipino wife, facing murder charges in the rifle slaying of her American husband, Sgt. Ronald Dean. Judge McCracken outlines verdict options including first degree murder with death or life terms, and voluntary manslaughter. Jury of seven men and five women told to deliberate with a duty to give reasonable doubt to the defendant. Continued on Page Two.
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Winter Storm Paralyzes Pennsylvania Snowbound Roads, Slippery Highways
King Winter held court in Pennsylvania with subfreezing temperatures snow and gusty winds. Western regions saw up to 8 inches with drifts closing secondary roads and four to six inches elsewhere. Turnpike and local routes iced over, school districts suspended classes, and Me dville Meadville and Johnstown reported notable totals. Overnight lows ranged from 10 to 24 degrees across major cities.
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Somerset County
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Cambria
Bedford
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Johnstown-Cambria County
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Altoona
Bradford
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Harrisburg
Explorer Signals Show Man Could Survive In Space
Pasadena reports that experiments aboard the Explorer satellite indicate humans could endure space conditions. Instruments show radiation within safe exposure levels and temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, suggesting feasible living environments for space humans.
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Technology
Toby Niel
Wits
Overnight Parking Ban Enforced Citywide
Mayor Fred Kimtey announced an overnight parking ban to ease winter street plowing. City officials advise residents to remove all vehicles from streets, with warnings issued and 24 hour meters proposed to force car removal. The ordinance takes effect next Sunday at midnight amid concerns over one way streets and off street parking options.
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Midniche
Solon Invites Gina to Pennsylvania Visit
A political note reports Rep. John H Delt inviting Gina to Pennsylvania during a reception for an Italian movie star. Gina replies she would gladly come but has other commitments. she promises to visit the Keystone State on a future trip with a faithful invitation.
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John H Delt
Pennsylvania
Dent
Gina
Keystone State
Reed
Weather delays new satellite firing plans in space race
Washington reports winds hampered tests as Navy aims to launch a 20 inch satellite next month while Army scientists push Explorer 2 and a 700 pound TV equipped satellite to follow. Cape Canaveral winds halt new launches as preparations continue for a space station era.
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Probees Grill- FCC Chairman On Expenses
FCC Chairman James Doerfer faces questions over expenses from a 1964 trip and a $165.12 airline fare paid by an Oklahoma City TV station. The probe by a House subcommittee examines government travel and alleged personal misconduct among FCC members. Comptroller General Joseph Campbell notes the testimony will be considered in auditing recounts.
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Jame Doerfer
Oklahoma City
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Federal Communications
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Joseph Campbell
Commission
Varios
Spokane
Wash
Bernard Schwartz
Shortway Work Start Looms for State Highway Plan
Arrisburg reports outline of Fast-Track construction for the Sharon Stroudsburg Shortway and the Anniacite Expressway as part of Governor's booster public works program. Chief Engineer Robert A Farley says efforts will push starts on two major projects this year amid rising unemployment. Highways officials anticipate completion on several Erie Thruway segments and other sections ready for final approval and bidding. The labor dept cites over 435,000 unemployed in Pennsylvania as recession prompts action.
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Gay Lnyder
Farley
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Highways Department
John Simon
U. S
New York State
Chin Hewl
Ehiet
Pennsylvania
Department of Labor and Industry
Rural Roads Clogged By Wind Piles Deep Snow Drifts
High winds of about 40 miles an hour lashed Corry as a snowstorm left three inches of fresh snow. Deep drifts four to six feet blocked lesser roads and reduced visibility. The Pennsylvania Railroad eastbound passenger train hit a drift near Lovell’s Station and ran an hour and a half late. State Police warned of hazardous highways and hidden ice patches.
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Add New Man To Sewage Disposal Plant
City Council heard Councilman Ray Weber announce a new employee at the royal plant as part of a four point program. Carl Hixson was hired as assistant operator to learn the plant, with duties to extend into the streets and safety departments after a month. Weber cited visitations by Robert Zuver and Lawrence Nichols to review facilities and said a written report is pending. Budget concerns beyond July were noted and an expert may be hired for a week to conduct laboratory tests and train the operators.
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Clair Capwell
Streets
Carl Hixson
Hixson
Robert Zuver
Meadville
Royal
Ziver
Lawrence C. Nichols
Zuver
J. Frei Kinley
Passenger Sets Around-The-World Airliner Record
Cayoli, a 46 year old restaurant operator, set a world record for the longest commercial airliner flight at 89 hours 18 minutes 37 seconds, flying through New York Rome Beirut Tokyo Anchorage Seattle. He landed at Cleveland Hopkins after a journey that cost 1856 dollars and included many time zones, with Mayor Frank P. Celeste present and a proclamation. The previous record of 90 hours 59 minutes had been set December 3, 1959 by Pamela Martin in Chicago.
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Egypt Syria union risks in the Middle East year prompt
Arab sources warn that a Egypt Syria union could make 1958 the most critical year in the Middle East for the United States. They say the move may isolate Arab East nations from Washington and provoke pressure on Jordan Iraq and Lebanon while leaving Syria's officers exposed. The United States is urged to act decisively to stabilize the region. Continued on Page Two.
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City Council weighs sick leave policy for city workers
Streets Director Clair Capwell asked for a formal sick leave policy. Safety Director Raymond Weber and Capwell will draft regulations covering departments amid discussion of new overtime and certification rules. City officials debated vacations, length of service eligibility, and a written posted policy to inform all employees.
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City Council Debates Sidewalk Repairs and Installments
Last evening the City Council debated sidewalk repairs and the citys power to force property owners to install new sidewalks. Mayor Kinley listed ring street gaps while councilman Grice questioned enforcement. Raymond Weber urged a long range plan, but the council tabled action for now citing cost near $800 to complete work around the municipal building.
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J. Fred Kinley
Ring of Corry
Corry Area High School
Corry Memorial Hospital
Raymond Weber
Weber
City Corneil
Eisenhower weighs future home for space program
President Eisenhower ordered his science adviser to study whether Americas space program should stay in the Pentagon or move to another government agency. Dr James R Killian Jr briefed during a lengthy meeting with top Republicans in the Senate and House.
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Hold Local Driver For Court
Frank Puckly of RD 4 was held for court after pleading guilty to leaving the scent of a crash following a three way collision at North Center and White streets. His car traveling on White street ran the stop sign causing the crash involving Jamie Ross 27 of Spring Creek and Robert Fish of Liberty Street.
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Robert Fish
Liberty Street
California Town Hit By 1 Twister
A coastal town in Mendocino County, about 100 miles north of San Francisco, endured a rare twister that struck suddenly yesterday. A hotel manager described a water spout 150 to 200 feet high that curved toward the ocean and dissipated a block from the front window, uprooting trees and snapping power and telephone lines.
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Storm Closes City Schools in Corry Area
A severe storm forced closures across Corry and neighboring districts. Corry public and parochial schools shut along with Clymer Spartansburg Columbus and Spring Creek due to impassable rural roads and travel difficulties for students.
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City Streets Burdened As Snow Piles Up Across Town
Three heavy snowfalls slow the streets department, forcing use of Zalzneck firm equipment to clear lanes. Snow banks reach three to four feet along curbs, with weeks needed to vanish. Temperatures drop to 17 degrees, complicating travel as Meadville reports seven and a half inches of snow and hazardous routes on Route 98 and Route 322. State Police urge extreme caution.
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Solon pushes U S to seek arms ban talks with Reds
Senator Humphrey urged President Eisenhower to drop parts of the disarmament package and pursue a two year Soviet ban on nuclear tests. He pressed that the test ban be treated separately from halting weapons production. The plan followed Eisenhower’s failure to share task-force reports on inspection methods with the Senate subcommittee.
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