House Ways and Means plans fast move to cancel $3 billion tax cuts
The House committee approved retirement tax relief for millions, exempting the first $1,200 of retirement income. Republicans plan early action within two weeks to cancel about $3 billion in cuts set for April 1, seeking to limit excise tax changes while Eisenhower opposes revenue losses. The strategy targets corporation taxes and broad excises, with several reform options discussed.
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Eisenhower
Repubican
Mars
Admiral Wright Named Chief of Atlantic Forces
The White House announced the appointment of Admiral Jerauld Wright as supreme commander of Allied forces in the Atlantic. He will replace Admiral Lynde McCormick on April 12 and also be nominated to command the Atlantic Fleet and Atlantic Command. McCormick becomes president of the Naval War College at Newport. Wright’s headquarters will be at Norfolk, Virginia.
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Richard Connolly
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Bricker Signals Backing George Plan If Treaty Amendment Fails
Sen Bricker says he will back the George substitute to any Senate version curbing treaty powers. He indicates support may grow if the House strengthens the measure, given re election pressures. The stance threatens administration plans for a White House acceptable treaty power proposal.
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Senate
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White House
Main Street residents press for speed control before council
Residents along East Main Street and other city streets demand immediate action to curb reckless driving after a recent accident that injured Floyd Southwick of Union City. They allege persistent speeding, call for police patrols and speed traps, and threaten formal protest at the next council meeting if officials fail to act.
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Unt Street
Floyd Southwick
Union City
Firch Baking Co
Totm Petiton
North Center Street
Columbus Avenue
Contractors bid on Raymond Plant addition project
Four general contractors bid on the Raymond Mt. Co. plant expansion. Bids opened yesterday in the Industrial firm offices. Evaluation continues with a decision expected next week on whether the project proceeds this year.
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Raymond Mt. Co
Felt
Lils
Wreck on Bridge Leaves Two Uninjured Drivers
State Police at Corry report two Waterford men in a traffic smash on a one way bridge. Mike Meinich, 34, and Wasyl Synk, both from Waterford, escaped injury after Meinich’s car struck the Tymoschenke vehicle as it stopped near the bridge end.
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RD. 3
Waterford
Wasyt Si
Cooler Weather Ends Rising Streams Across District
Fall temperatures drove a rapid drop in river levels after days of rain and melting snow. Rain turned to sleet overnight as gauges recorded 0.10 inch of total precipitation and several roads remained closed. Hare Creek and Ute Brokenstraw rose, with water encroaching near the Gary Spring Creek road bridge. French Creek at Pollock's Bridge flooded Route 6.
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George Muldarick
Gary Spring Creek
Pollock's Bridge
Mediation Efforts Continue in AFL Unions Deadlock
Pittsburgh report says mediation persists in 11 AFL unions still in deadlock over bargaining for 800 strikers. AFL Local 33 met with federal mediator George W. Woomer and State Mediator J. Edward Waldron. Teamsters Local 248 planned another session. overall talks extended with federal intervention sought.
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J. Edward Waldron
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Keders
Sizateay
30 State Farm Groups Push End to Oil Subsidies
A coalition of 30 Pennsylvania farm organizations led by J Collins McSpurran of Lancaster backs a 16 point plan to end oil subsidies and to reduce federal and state supports for agriculture. The program urges stronger research and marketing efforts, continued disease control programs, gradual subsidy elimination, and opposition to new land reclamation while defending broad farm policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania Farm Organications
Moniwealth
J Collins McSpurran
Lancaster County
Sue Grange
Mespwran
McSpartan
Ll Byarcches
Inter-state Commerce Commission
Secretary of Commerce
Erie Republicans move to revive county party leadership
In Erie a group led by Dr James Weaver seeks to replace County Chairman George Wilwaty. Members including Attorney Waller Nawouthy and others sent letters outlining their plan while denying selfish motives. Weaver says the effort is not for Barber faction control. Rioters killed in Rome during clashes between Communist workers and riot police.
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Erie
George Wilwaty
James Weaver
Wenger
Waller Nawouthy
Robert Chaffee
Irving Olds Murphy
Neal Coughlin
West chiefs urge Russia to drop Big Five session demand
At Berlin talks the Western powers press Molotov to abandon demands for a Big Four plus China session and pursue concrete steps toward Asia peace. The session nears end with debate over a European security pact and Korea Indochina issues.
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Mester
Violence in Turin Rails a Communist Strike Turmoil
In Turin a Communist led strike sparked violence as CGTL members clashed with police during a general strike. Rioters smashed windows and damaged streetcars, injuring several and drawing mass arrests as authorities reported most lines kept operating.
U S Chamber Sees Cheerful Outlook For Economy
The U S Chamber of Commerce forecast a relatively bright 1954 economy, citing strong investment and consumer demand and high incomes. Walter Reuther criticized optimistic predictions as unrealistic, noting spring and robins do not guarantee prosperity. Unemployment stood at 3.8 percent, with new data later indicating 3,087,000 unemployed in early February, about 728,000 higher than prior estimates.
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Pleads Innocent In Erie Murder Case
Keith L Magee, 41, of Conneaut pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in Erie County Court. State witness Sgt John Mehallick described Harrington’s body found in a car trunk after an arson attack, claiming premeditation for the murder charge.
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John Mehallick
Keith L. Magee
Erie County
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George Harrington
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Connewut
Conneaut
Pledge by Ike Made to Solons
Washington reports President Eisenhower pledged to consult Congress before acting in crises likely to draw U S troops into Indochina. Acting Secretary Walter Bedell Smith testified to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that no combat plans exist to intervene in Indochina or push France to withdraw. Senators noted officials from the President down do not expect a Red Chinese intervention or a French withdrawal in the near term.
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No Draft Calls Here In March For Local Youths
Local youths face no draft calls in March according to Corry draft board. State Selective Service headquarters has informed the district that men will be inducted starting in March.
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Corry
Autos Damaged In City Accident
Two autos were damaged and both occupants slightly injured in a 6 46 this morning smashup on East Columbus Avenue. Alfred J. Hlecvedl and Donald Watts were involved. Ficcardi turned into a driveway at 207 Hust Columns Avenue and Watts rear ended him. Police say both drivers at fault. damage covered by insurance. Watts complained of a back ache.
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West Church Streel
Donald Watts
Unionity
Ficcardi
Hust Columns Avenue
Watts
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Waite
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Wala
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Fievardl
Corryite Held for Hearing on Drunken Disorderly Charge
Jack Vanik of 346 York Street was held in city jail after arrest early today for drunken and disorderly conduct. A more serious charge was considered for possible libel before the 3:49 p.m. hearing. Police had a prior complaint from his wife and daughter and located him at 6:40 a.m. while he was driving his car.
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York Street
Varile
Leukemia Fatal to Bride 10 Days After Wedding
Scranton report: Marie Chylak Jr. died with husband state trooper Paul Chylak by her side after a wedding in which she had learned two weeks prior she had a fatal leukemia. Doctors warned she was dying, but the couple wed as planned. Marie collapsed on their wedding trip.
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Bedford
Marie
President Eisenhower urges updated atomic energy act changes
President Eisenhower asked Congress for authority to share limited battlefield and peacetime atomic information with allies and to expand private industry role in nuclear power. He argued the 1946 act is outmoded due to new weapons and propulsion advances and urged amendments to permit controlled information sharing while protecting national security. He outlined two specific steps: exchange of essential tactical information with allies and modernization of 1961 security restrictions to reflect current conditions.
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