Pittsburgh Mine Disaster Probed by Legislature
Harrisburg AP reports a 10 member committee will investigate the Knox mine flood in January with hearings to start within two weeks. Leaders seek unbiased mining experts as advisers while rescue efforts continue to search for 12 missing men. The session also advances a constitutional amendment to require annual legislative sessions and various education loan and emergency powers bills.
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Harrieburg
Tn Ot & Legislative Committee
Pittston
Bens
Paul L. Wagner
R— Schuylkill
Paul Mahady
Westmoreland
Mahady
Krotp
Legistate
Knox
James Musto D- Qeerne
Frank Kopriver
Allegheny
Musto
Mines Department
House
Senate
Watt
Forests and Waters Department
Luzerne County
Dewater
Hold Rites For W. Baumgarten
Funeral services for Waner Baumgarten were held from Bracken Funeral Home yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Rabbi Aaron Shear of Titusville officiating. Interment followed in the Jewish Cemetery at Titusville. Bearers were Philip Zalmeck, Harry Barach, Louis Rossin, Jack Stahl, David Evans and Samuel Holtzman. Attending from away were Mr and Mrs Harry Baumgarten Titusville Joseph Baumgarten Pt Eustis Va Benjamin Baumgarten Monterey Park Calif Miss Sarah Baumgarten Los Angeles Calif and Abraham Baumgarten and Miss Shirley Baumgarten Buffalo.
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Waner Baumgarten
Bracken Funeral Home
Aaron Shear
Titusville
Philip Zalmeck
Harry Barach
Louis Rossin
Jack Stahl
David Evans
Samuel Holtzman
Harry Baumgarten
Joseph Baumgarten
Pt Eustis
Benjamin Baumgarten
Monterey Park
Calif
Sarah Baumgarten
Los Angeles
Abraham Baumgarten
Shirley Baumgarten
Buffalo
Inmate Survivor Recalls Prison Medical Experiment
Ralph E. Richardson, serving a 10 year bank robbery term, volunteered for a hepatitis experiment at a federal prison in Pennsylvania. He survived but endured coma, pneumonia, gangrene, and a weight drop from 210 to 145 pounds. Paroled in 1957, he was ordered back to Lewisburg to finish the term after a drunken restitution sentence.
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Brookville
Richardson
Buer
Clyde 5
Shumaker
Lewisbury
Lewisburg
Wall Street Shows Gains In Early Trading Turnover Active
The Pulse of Wall Street reports a vigorous session with gains of fractions to four points on key stocks. Companies listed include AT&T, Ford, General Motors, RCA, Standard Oil affiliates, and Republic Steel among others as trading remains active in early dealings.
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New York
At&t Say
Atlantic Refining
Bethlehen River Bay Carrier Corp
My Gane
Chrysler
Cs Columbia
Consolidated Raltsona
Continental Cin Oh
Rastman Kodak Way
Evie Raiload
Ford Sd
General Dynamics
General Biverte
General Foods
General Motors
Egg Market New York Prices and Availability Decline
New York reports adequate wholesale egg offerings with improved demand. Spot quotations show top quality eggs at 48-50 pounds, 30-41, mediums at 29-34, Browns top quality 38-44, mediums 35-36, and smalls 33-34 with varying ranges.
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New York
Hollywood Highlights Hy BOR THOMAS NEW YORK AP
Actress Helin Nowak discusses Hollywood life, resisting makeup on set for realism, and the pressure of press coverage. She notes she wants to answer questions herself and speaks about rehearsals and the impact of rumors on her career.
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New York
Walely
Hollywood
New
Manhattan
Fabian
Kun
March
America
Hollywood UK
Lawrence Budget At $2 Billion Sets Tone for Era
The administration signals a $2 billion budget while naming key appointees. Roy E. B. Porman and John R. Torquito are praised as capable leaders from Cambelt County Democratic ranks. Park F. H. Martin orders a five year plan review for interstate road funding and prioritizes projects amid highway debates.
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Erie Pita
Pleellef Lawrence Aims for Washington Flight Feb 26
Pleellef Lawrence said he would fly to Washington February 26 to push a federal Hood relief program for Abinshire with PA congressional delegates. He noted delays in Senate GOP action on the Frank McCartney appointment to the Rome Viability Tempike Commission and discussed political maneuvering around endorsements and candidate slate for the May 1 primary.
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Pleellef
Lawrence
Washington
Juin
Pennsylvania
Abinshire
Bike Commission
Joseph H.l Lawlor
McCartney
Senate
Calleis
Frank McCartney
Lansford
ML 1
Pohuier
Democrate Policy Committee
Jushee Thoraits D. McBride
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Allegheny County
Osenh M. Burr
Demmegalie
Br Pillsbutall
GOPs Praise Adams Successor and Eisenhower Allies
Washington reports Republican leaders credit Wilton Persons with stabilizing the White House political process after Adams. Eisenhower aides note Persons assigns deputies to handle patronage while emphasizing political considerations in appointments. Meade Alcorn faces pressure as party harmony discussions unfold. Cold weather halts a massive Swiss mountain slide near Herbriggen in the Alps.
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Washington
Wilton
GOP
Meade Alcorn
Alcorn
Persons
Adams
Eisenhower
David Kendall
Hiseshower
Herbriggen
Switzerland
Meerdink's Distinctive Furniture Classified Ad
Classified ad listing shop hours 1 to 9 on select days. Appointment available any day except Sunday. Meerdinks Distinctive Furniture on West Smith Street. Local personals promote Elks event inviting couples to dine and dance with live music and ham dinners.
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Meerdink
West
Smith Street
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