Hydrogen Bomb Fallout Threat Extends 140 Miles
The United States hydrogen bomb test data warn drifting radiation could kill all exposed people up to 140 miles downwind. Depending on wind, about 5 to 10 of every 100 could die as far as 90 miles away. The cloud would form a cigar shaped plume up to 20 miles wide, with shelter greatly reducing danger.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
New Jersey
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Bikini Atoll
Pacific
AEC Rep
Delayed Atomic Tests Readied Amid Radiation Fears
Cautious testers aim for May to resume Operation Teapot near Las Vegas as winds threaten the SE Nevada coast. AEC estimates a 7,000 square mile danger zone with shelter reducing risk, following Bikini Atoll data showing lethal radiation levels and long fallout paths. Continued on Page Eight.
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Associated Press
Las Vegas
Nev
Lnst Light
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
Lake Mead
Kendall Workers Appeal Unemployment Benefit Decision
About 250 Kendall Refining Co employees at Bradford plant appeal a state unemployment board denial. They allege the Arm curbed operations for their own benefit during contract talks, seeking benefits for February 2 to April 22. The company cites a prolonged strike. workers returned with no signed contract. Board chair Harry B. Englehart will announce the ruling.
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Kendall
Pittsburgh
Kendall Refining Co
Bradford
GTO International Oil Workers Union
Ute
Harry B. Englehart
Board of Review
Eisenhower Signs GI Benefits Bill For War Veterans
President Eisenhower signed legislation extending education benefits to those who joined the armed forces before February 1. The measure, backed by the administration, ends Korean War emergency benefits at January, and provides up to 26 months of schooling at 114 days per served day for eligible veterans.
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Eisenhower
Associated Press
Washington
Oil City Bonds Bid Won by First Seneca Bank and Trust
The First Seneca Bank and Trust Co won the bid to purchase 275 000 in General Improvement Bonds from Oil City. Mayor Morek recommended acceptance after bids from nine firms, with the bank offering one and five eighths percent and a premium of 81.00. Other bidders included Goldman Sachs, Schaffer Necker, Singer Deane Scribner, Drexel Chaplin Thomas, Kidder Peabody, Arthurs Lestrange Blair, Stroud Cun ningham Schmertz Hulme, Fause Steele Moore, and Philadelphia National Bank with two percent. Bonds dated March 1 1955 will be issued with a schedule through 1965 and limited to municipal printing.
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Oil City
First Seneca Bank and Trust Company
William A. Morek
Yoplow
Goldman, Sachs and Company
Schaffer, Necker and Company
Singer, Deane and Scribner
A. Webster
Daugherty and Company
Drexel and Company
Chaplin and Company
Thomas and Company
Fause, Steele and Company
Moore, Leonard and Lynch
Mel Sunskin
Patton and Company
Philadelphia National Bank
Old City National Bank
Boy Dies After Basement Explosion Wounds
A 10 year old boy, Weyenr-ald Gary N. Hiatt, crawled to the kitchen after a basement chemistry explosion ripped off an arm and sent fragments into his body. He bled to death within 20 minutes. His parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Bernall R. Hiatt witnessed the tragedy.
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Weber
Intel
Gary N
Gary
Mra. J. Bernall R. Hiatt
Printers to vote on new pact agreement tonight
Pettiburut members of the Typographic Guild vote tonight on a new contract reached after union readers and shop representatives from 61 printing plants. Terms were not revealed. The union previously authorized a strike. The agreement promises wage increases, improved welfare, and shorter daily hours.
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Pettiburut
Jel
APL
Typographiteal Malan
Area Woman Slayer to Die in Gas Chamber
A five year old carnival worker, convicted in the torture and rape slaying of Mrs. Betty Faye Allen of Wattsburg in December 1953, will not have clemency granted. Carl J. Polk, killer of the 22 year old mother, lost his final appeal for clemency. The murder occurred in a house trailer near Holbrook, Arkansas, on December 2, 1994, when Mrs. Allen was tortured, raped, and choked as her husband Raymond lapsed.
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Nnsiier
R.A
Betty Faye
Allen
Wattsburg
Dcember
Aragon
Maren 4
Hig Bee
Waiteburg
Carl J. Polk
Faye Murphy
GS Highyay 6
Holbrook
Ary
Allert
Raymond
Alle Shen
Area men press for Route 6 widening in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania group urged Highway Secretary J. D. Lawler to widen and improve Route 6, the Roosevelt Highway, arguing it is the direct link between New York City and western Pennsylvania and the Midwest. The appeal was led by Overly Smith and other association presidents, who met Lawler to press for the project.
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Harrisburg
J. d. Lawler
Dherh Pennsylvania
Pennsylginia Pace Roads Aasociition
New York City
Pennsylvania
Midwest
Lawler
Overly Smith
Coudersport
Issorkition
Will
Hatchery starts stocking fish in Mer Sur County stream
The state hatchery begins stocking trout along Neshitnick Creek in Mer Sur County with about 3000 fish split evenly between Hyown and Randown. The operation aims at salix noninity ory Apell 15. Weather limited activity today. smaller fish 12 inches, some larger specs held for later hatchery use. Woman awarded 525000 in railroad death suit.
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Corey Loday Bowan
Hyown
Randown
Fengtty
Peace talks inch toward Japan Soviet Union win New York
Reports say Russia may meet Japan in New York within days to discuss peace relations. Soviet envoy delivered to Prime Minister Hatoyama, who sent a note through the Foreign Office for official handling. Hatoyama, on an Osaka election tour, indicated no direct talks yet and suggested awaiting a formal reply from Arkady Sobelev via Ambassador Sawada.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Ringsien
Japan
Soviet Union
New York
Ichiro Hatiyama
Monscow
Foreign Office
Russia
Russie
Entoy
Arthodos
Andre
Osaka
Hatoyama
H Wis
Hutoyama
Jxyun
United Nations
Ambassidor
Ren
Testifies About Turncoat Gl at Fort Bragg
Norfolk marine officer continues testimony in general court martial of 40 year old North Carolina Army sergeant. 1st Lt. Charles L. Hines testified that a Chinese Red officer threatened his wife after conferring with MSgt William F. Olson of Lumberton. Olson alleged to have informed on several individuals. Harrison identified Olson, a Youngsville native, delivering speeches for an agitation group. Prosecution called the lieutenant as the sole witness yesterday after defense moved to dismiss claims citing lack of mental fitness at the time of alleged offenses.
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Associated Press
FT Bragg
Norfolk, Vic
North Carolina
Charles L. Hinesson
William F. Olson
Lumberton
SY. C
Wility
Ranye
Olson
Harrrison
Seis
Charles Dickerson
Chester Mathis
Albert Roberts
Tl Magines
Harrison
Oungville, Pi
Corry Featured on Erie TV Program
Corry will be highlighted on WEEE Channel 36 in Erie tomorrow at 6 pm. Notables including Portos Chamber of Commerce secretary Inchieetinit, school superintendent Dr Lawrence Tougtay, and Corry Journal editor George Sample will appear on the show to discuss Corry’s industrial, business, and community advantages. The Mileland Story program is co produced by CLM Taylor and WSRE News Director lok Morgan.
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Corry
WEEE
Channel 36
Urle
Tomorrow
Inchieetinitif Bortos
The
Chamer of Commerce
Lawrence Tougtay
George Sample
Cory Journal
Wsibh
Ono
Clm Taylor
Brief Times
WSRE
Lok Morgan
Dems Consider Move to Seize State Senate Control
In Harrisburg Democrats debate a temporary plan to take over the state Senate from Republicans amid obstructionist tactics. Key figures include Sen. James Dent and Sen. Joseph Yorke, with injury-related absences by Van Sant and Propert shaping the power balance. A reform bill granting Gov. Leader broad powers faces limits, while a separate measure restores higher gasoline tax refunds.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Upe
Senate
Donn H Dent
Tondo
Aby Caucks
GOP
John J. van Sant
Lehigh
Henry J. Propert
Montgomery
van Sent
Conld
Roy E. Furman
Joseph J.yorke
Northampton
Seto M. Harvey Taylor
R-Daw
Phin
George M
Tniter
House
Gilmers
Senate Finance Committee
Kent
Slayers Of Rubinstein Named In District Court
New York district attorney believes suspects in the Rubinstein murder case include a rich Fiat figure and a luxury rental driver. Witnesses allege a kidnapping plot and conveyance of Rubinstein to an unknown party. Judge Trois Nedenows heard the writ with Assistant DA Maxander Horn present. Herman Scholz, 50, held on 25000 bail amid charges.
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New York
Serge Rubinsein
Richionaire
Avenue Mansion
Maxander Horn
Trois Nedenows
Herman
Furman Scholz
Rubinstein
Herman and
Bobots
Train Delayed After Truck Crashes Into Side of Railcar
A truck collided with a passenger train on a steep hill near Wire yon to touk Togo to Erie, injuring no one and delaying arrival by about 30 minutes. Truck driver Henry Carson, 40, of Erie, employed by Don Arbuckle, was headed toward Erie when the crash occurred, near North Warren. The Corry-bound train typically arrives at 9 00 am and was four minutes late.
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Panay Vanlu Nilronde
Northern Express
Henry Carson
Erie
Don Arbuckle
North Warren
Wire Yon
Touk Togo
Corry
Dirksen dismisses third party talk amid GOP rift
Senator Dirksen called speculation of a third party in the Eisenhower era “nonsense” as GOP leaders debated bids for the 1956 nominating convention. Utah Governor Lee floated a third party, then tempered the remark, while Langer criticized Eisenhower as overly friendly to power monopolies and public domain giveaways.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sen
Dirksen
R-T
Eisenhower
Chicago
J. Bradken Lee
Utah
Lee
Mnother
Republican National Committee
Atlantic City
N. J
Nighi Eisenhower
Langer
Grien
Hower
Bunker Chia
New York
McIntyre's Will Hold Grand Opening
McIntyre's will hold a grand opening at 12% Nantls Center, featuring a new retail outlet for home décor and related items. Owners Meads and Morle McIntyre invite the public to register for a chance at door prizes during a Saturday evening event. Nearby displays showcase ready made ribbons, fabric, and decorative pieces.
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Tion Milltyre
Farmee Grand ‘Theatre
Wugdiik
Nantls Center
Aleet
Thurhsy
Weber
Morle Matatyre
State Cuts Auto Insurance Rates In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports rate cuts in automobile insurance as the National Bureau of Rating Underwriters notes lower premiums. Commissioner Francis R. Smith says Pennsylvania’s new schedules align with national trends, signaling reduced costs for drivers amid ongoing policy reviews.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvanny
Raity
Kansas City
Francis R. Smith
Pertisvivianin
Smith Granted Hearing Delay In Disorderly Conduct Case
The hearing for Richard Smith of 228 Essex Street on charges of avunk and disorderly conduct at the Phoenix Hotel and later at the J elty Jail was postponed by Alderman Cobbett to allow counsel. Smith, initially pleading guilty to the first charge, changed to not guilty on all counts and requested a continuance. Witnesses testified as arresting officers described the incidents and Smith's behavior in the hotel cell after the events. If found guilty this afternoon, he would appeal to Erley County Criminal Court at the next term.
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Richard Smith
Essex Street
Phoenix Hotel
Jelty
Cobbett
Smith
Alfred Alkens
Robert Rouge
Erley County
Stalth
Ures
Smitth
Air Force officer loses part of leg in rescue
A Canadian air force officer survived a crash in the Northern Saskatchewan wilderness when his jet exploded at 28 000 feet and forced a bailout. He was flown to Winnipeg five hours after being rescued and underwent surgery to save his life and limb.
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AIR Force
Winnipeg
Norther
Deer Lodge Militay Hospital
Tye
Thoman Ty Pitti
Rivormida
Colle
Puriamr
Henschen
Watt
Winniper
Saskatchewan
Pos
Mani
Iast
Anti-Communist Romanians surrender at Swiss legation
Swiss police extended the deadline as four Romanian anti-Communists held the Romanian legation in Bern with hostages. Two reportedly willing to surrender immediately while the other two sought absolution from a priest before giving up. The siege prompted armored support and police threats of force if negotiations failed.
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Associated Presa
Bern
Switzerland
Hermann Alboth
Legation
Mayuin
Otto Kreéce
Kesse
IL A. m
Ro- Manta
Romania
Witeer
Chauitene
Ronusin
Uwe Mien
Ai Uchleve
Mylasit
Budchrest
Cartel
Gadl
Thield Switverlata
Ramen Fascuts
Tenent
Terai
Schkverland
Todhve Morell
GOP Tax Refund Bid For Farmers Fails In House
Republicans in the House pursued a full tax refund for farmers amid debate on a bill. The measure would renew a refund at ten percent of the prior value, but the plan did not pass as supporters faced opposition from lawmakers aligned with the majority party.
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OIL City Bank
Son
Carl J. Folkk
Mercer County
Pitsburgh
Cone
Groxtts
Pittsburgh and Lake Ere
Grodis
Charles J. Grodis
Crodin
Monuen
DEMS
Sen. Dirksen
McIntyre
New Loca
Liv Beate
Hunweratica
Charley C. Smith
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