Embargo debate grows among allies on China shipments
Washington sources report the Eisenhower administration may seek help from U.S. allies to join a broad embargo on all shipments to Red China as a strategic alternative to a blockade. Officials note White House discussions, with Dulles saying no Far Eastern commitments have been made, while others question the feasibility and legality of a blockade versus coordinated embargoes.
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Red China
Associated Press
Washington
U. S
Ubionsr
National Security Counel
White House
Dules
Sentara
Marold B. Stassen
J. S
China
Luis
United Nations
U.S
Britain
Omar N. Bradley
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Marquess of Reading
House of Lords
William Fechteler
Detroit
U.S. 10
Bradley
Beate
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Eisenhower
Dulles
Study plan tax sale of natural gas and pipelines
Harrisburg reports a plan to tax natural gas sales and pipeline operation to fund a World War II veterans bonus. Companions by Reps James Dump Kohl and Scott propose a seven cent per 1000 cubic feet gas tax and a 100 per mile pipeline levy on large lines, with all revenue to retire 30 million dollars in bonds for veteran bonuses up to 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Reps
James
J. Dump
R-Luzerne
William P. Kohl
ReLaverne
William Z. Scott
R-Carbor
Pennsylvania
Bill To Revise Constitutions Faces Delay
The General Assembly advances a revised constitution bill with a new plan that extends time for study. Delegates would be more flexible, with 120 members and potential for full rewrites. The measure clears House passage and heads toward a Senate fight, aiming for voter approval in November.
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Senate
Associated Press
Harhisburg
General Assembly
Illionad
Albert W. Johnson
McKean
Ppinney
Dalogitex
Smajor
Kinte
Hiestite
Jane Vavy
State Supreme Court
Ion
Johnson
Iman
House
Driver Hurt In Auto Crash Near Union City
Lynn Thomas Whlon Chiy was described in fair condition at Union City Hospital after a single vehicle crash on Route 87 two miles west of the community. State Police reported he was taken by ambulance and was not yet questioned. The car hit a bridge, causing about 750 dollars in damage. the driver, alone, sustained possible leg fractures.
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Lynn ‘Thomas
Whlon Chiy
Union City
Corry
Thomas
Thion City
Rowe 87
Alto
Trio Sentenced In Area Burglary Near Sherman
Three men including Robert J. Franklin and William A. Burlew were found guilty of breaking into the Ames residence near Sherman and stealing household items valued at 400 dollars. Two received prison terms up to five years at Elmira Reformatory while an Army deserter was turned over to military authorities. Howard Wal was released to military police.
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Sherman
Frank Ames
Gary
Robert J. Franklin
Jamestown
William A. Burlew
Bolivar
Elmira Reformatory
Howard Wal
Ashville
Ames
Taylor Takes Command As Korea War War Ends
Maxwell D. Taylor assumes command of the U S Eighth Army in Korea succeeding James A Von Fleet as Allied forces push toward a final stage. A bulging report notes traffic and weather disruptions as snow and rain impact operations across the front while broadcasts describe a high activity day with bombers and ships in action.
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Ody i
Get
Maxwell D. Taylor
U.S. Eighth Army
Taylor
United Nations
Korea
James A von Fleet
Sinen
Tokyo
Wits
Francisca
East German Communists threaten new isolation if West agrees
East Berlin’s Communist party warned of further isolation for West Berlin unless the allied powers withdraw all military forces, abolish border barriers, and ban terror groups. The proclamation named groups including the American radio Flash and the Fighting Group Against Trihumanity as examples.
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Surlin
East Germany
Lotloven
Europeit
Aity
East Berlin
West Sinc
Berl
Radio Flas
Free Jurists’ League
Action Delayed On Biggest Bill In 1953 General Assembly
Harrisburg reports the Senate postponed final action on a major 366 page commercial code bill. Senator Walker urged delaying to allow study and possible amendments by the House. The measure, prepared by legal experts with ALI input costing $500,000, faces a contested section to be ironed out with surety company representatives Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Senate
General Assembly
John WL Walker
Ur-Allegheny
House
John H. Dent
Westmoreland
Walker
Trial Postponed for Five Communist Defendants
District Judge Rabe F. Marsh granted a postponement in the trial of five Communist defendants accused of advocating violent revolution. The delay until February 14 was due to illness of defendant William Albertson, former Loyal Party secretary, while co defendants include Steve Nelson Benjamin Careuthers Trying Welsman Tonner and James Dale Party writer.
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Pittsburgh
VU. 8
Rabe F. Marsh
Marsh
William Albertson
Steve Nelson
Western Pennsylvania
Porky
Benjamin Careuthers
Trying Welsman
Tonner
West Virginia
James Daleh
Storm damage tally reported by Dutch PM in Netherlands
Dutch Prime Minister Willem Prees announced an initial damage estimate from last week’s disaster in the Netherlands. The figure stands at about one billion guilders, roughly 826.5 million, signaling the early scale of the catastrophe and prompting government relief planning.
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Bague
Netherlands
Willem Prees
Holland
Immigration group selects Sen Watkins
The Senate House Immigration Committee named Sen Watkins as vice chair and said it will investigate the McGarran Walters act. They will summon Department of Labor and Immigration officials for meetings and review early experiences with the law. The panel aims to draft a preliminary report on administration and impact.
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Associated
Prem Washington
Senate
House Immigration Committee
Wabi R-Ulahag Johstitman
Rep
Watkins
Charites
Ae Sud
Isthe Department
Dunmugralou
Congress
Xamne
Sup
Cave-In Hits Right Of Way Between Rail Divisions
Maintenance workers for the Bermsylvania Railroad filled a sand and earth collapse between the Renovo and Buffalo divisions near Lovell's Station Crossing. A quicksand-like subsidence created a hole about one foot deep and eight feet across but caused no property damage. The site was to be filled today.
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Iaintenance
Bermsylvania Railroad
Renovo
Buffalo
Lovell's
Heavy Snows Hit Britain and Northern Europe
Heavy snows and gale winds disrupt Britain and Northern Europe. North Sea coastal roads blocked and ships harbored as winds prevent port movements. A U S liner from Le Havre waited out storms in the English Channel while Britain braces for high spring tides and flood recovery efforts.
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Britain
Europe
London
North Sea
Bte Aimerican
New York
le Havre
English Channel
England
Wales
Stockholm
Denmark
Belgium
Biologist to Test Area Stream Pollution Levels
A state biologist will test a local stream for pollution after a series of fish kills near Springs. Officials from the Fish Commission discussed disease and habitat problems while authorities order a two year period to complete a sanitary overhaul and restore the waterway.
Prison Inquiry to Continue with Rockview Visit
A five member committee led by Jacob L. Devers begins the second phase of a statewide prison probe. After completing a Pittsburgh visit to the Western Penitentiary the panel plans inspections of Rockview at Bellefonte and other facilities as it surveys the state penitentiary system.
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Rockview
Western State Penitentiary
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Witb
Western Slaw
Pittsburgh
Western Penitentiary
Teftie
Bellefonte
Bunion Layle
Brie
Robert B. Pee
Fork
John C. Burke
Wisconsin State
Joseph E. Ragen
Joliet
Minois
Willan F. Witherow
Bittisburgh
Governon Df
Eliaicly
Dever
Sprague Rejects Air Force Post Over Stock Sale
Washington Robert C Sprague declined a post as undersecretary of the Air Force rather than sell his stock in a North Adams Massachusetts electronics firm He said control might pass to outside investors with possible ill effects The firm did 314607 worth of business with the Air Force last year less than one percent of its gross output The renunciation had been announced earlier but was not formalized
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert c. Sprague
Air Force
Sprague
North Adams
Mass
State Lawmaker Forecasts Tax Package Likely Delayed
Potter County lawmaker says little chance for broad based taxes before the 1983 Legislature. He cites insufficient Republican votes for a sales tax and notes possible gross receipts tax on merchants is unlikely. State study groups will guide any package as the Chesterman committee prepares its findings for March release.
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Potter County
Associated Press
Harrishu
Cislumin Wrayburn B. Vial
House
New Tu
John 5
Hall
Fine
Ally
Chesterman Conmille
Chesterman
Praneis J
Philneel
Phig
Wis
Dale i Nat
Wile Hans & Wenning
Up Tt
Philadelphia
Chiesterman Committee
Play program starts Saturday at Junior High
Corry’s week end recreation program runs Saturday with gymnasium open 7 to 9 to offer dancing table tennis shuffleboard and other games. William Miller and Felix Mathews guide high school age group grades 9 through 12 in charge of the activity. Engineers from Water declared a snag and delay but the armory site will host the event. Drowning verdict for John W. Ager 37 year old Oregon grocer accidental in Juniata River near Huntingdon.
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Corry
Lie Youriger
Wate
Slate Armory
Tge
Srades
Trough
William Miler
Felix Matews
Bolls
Whitch
Huntingdon
Blair Shore
Huntingdon County
John W. Ager
City Draft Board Calls 10 Te Army
The city draft board issued call notices for ten young men to join the army. Names listed include Toney Boake Whitwhead and Carl AQ Alero among others, with locations and statuses noted in the draft roster.
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City Draft Board
Toney Boake Whitwhead
Carl AQ Alero
Job Kokua
Feel Leh
Waterton
Almanait
Walker
Henry Swaine
Uamond Gree
Bertie Did
Hiy
Fritbert Biyetani
GOP Decontrol Plans Changed Amid Price Control Debate
A report from Washington says James F. Brownlee a New York investment banker and former deputy director of the wartime Price Administration may accept a government consulting post to guide abolition of price controls. The plan shift comes as Eisenhower administration weighs staged steps toward loosening controls set to expire April 40 and tied to price stabilization programs.
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Associated Press
Washington
James F. Brownlee
New York
Dim Price
Eisentower
Nebonizol
James F. Brownies
New
Brownlee
Brownles
Eisenhower
Fake emergency calls torment city physicians
Local doctors report two or more physicians receiving counterfeit emergency calls. Aimed at securing private addresses, the hoax calls pretended urgent medical needs and alleged accidents. Investigations traced some calls to a local home and others to unknown sources, with youths suspected in at least one instance.
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Bils
Miley
Yivien
Strivine
Carbon Monoxide Fatal in Beaver Falls Home
Earl R. Young 38 and his 2 year old son died from carbon monoxide in the elder Young’s Beaver Falls residence. The gas, traced to two defective burners, with all house windows closed, led Edwin Phillips to report the tragedy. The elder Young was listed in fair condition at Providence hospital, discovered by another son Donald who found them yesterday.
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Beaver Falls
Earl R. Young
Fie Ciel
Edwin Phillips
Richard A. Young
Donald
Young
Providence Hospital
Phillips
Thouse
Treasury tax plan division delays Senate border tax debate
Astonished Press reports Republicans in the House Ways and Means Committee plan to vote on a 40 percent tax rate schedule. Treasury officials and administration spokesmen weigh delaying action until tax survey results are clearer, aiming to avoid revenue shortfalls before a broader tax cut proposal. Reed's bill contemplates about a 90 percent tax reduction on some incomes, with costs projected at 1.8 billion dollars for the next fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ways and Means
Reed
Washington
Sourner
Reid
Trier
GOP
Wwe
Wwe Leleigs
Nive
Treasury
House Rules Committee
Sen
Bill Wold
Mit
Pruseil
Cong Anil
Rivenhower
Dalinee
Repthug
Fugitive Robbery Suspect Nabbed Near Lane
FBI arrest ends search for Joseph Briello alias Jimmy Rizzo, a 25 year old fugitive from Missouri robbery charges who resurfaced in a desert town near Lane Easter working as a hobo in a jail break case with prior arrests for robberies auto theft and rape.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Briello
Lane Easter
Jimmy Rizzo
Sheriff's
Wobbesi. Iim
FBI
Biletic
Clayton
Wilmerding
Two Pilots Die In Wilmington Interceptor Crash
Two young airmen died near Wilmington when an Air Force interceptor crashed on a wooded airfield approach. Killed were Lt. Banford Price, 4, of Dismond Syetnes, and Lt John O Siea, observer from Cleveland. Cause of crash undetermined.
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Wilmington
Del
Alli
Yilied
Banford
Price
Dismond Syetnes
Cuil
John
Cleveland
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