Britain plans fall test of new atomic weapon in Australia
Britain hints a new atomic device may be tested next fall in Australia. Officials say the weapon is said to be better than any U S produced but details on its power or whether it is a bomb are not revealed. The test would be conducted by a secret process.
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Britain to test new atomic weapon in Australia this year
Britain announced a test of an atomic weapon this year likely late September or early October at the Woomera range in Australia. Chief designer Dr William Penney heads the program, with authorities saying the device may be a bomb or another controllable device. The move prompts renewed debate in Britain over sharing atomic information with the United States and aligns with Churchill era efforts to regain military parity.
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Allied Forces Smash Into Old Iron Triangle in Korea
Allied Sabre Jet pilots and infantry units penetrated deep into North Korea's old iron triangle in central Korea and drove Chinese Reds from the area. A UN raiding party escaped a Communist trap east of the Pukhan River, returning to Allied lines after heavy machinegun and grenade fire. Overhead air combat saw Sabres clash with about 40 Mig-15s, with Kenneth Gieser credited with damaging two Migs as 260 Migs were sighted in four groups. No other details emerged.
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Auto Insurance Rates Raised and Lowered Nationwide
Statewide revision authorizes higher and lower auto insurance charges across districts. The biggest change is a 20 percent hike in the $50 deductible rate while the $100 deductible falls 16.4 percent. Comprehensive coverage varies by city with Philadelphia steady and Pittsburgh down notably, while Scranton and Wilkes-Barre see mixed gains. Rates for deductible collision and suburban areas show broad increases or decreases by region, reflecting a territorial approach to pricing.
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Woman Beaten to Death in Meadville Home
Mrs. Mile Thrash, 61, was beaten to death Sunday afternoon at her Meadville home. Husband Homer Thrash, 57, suffered severe skull fractures and was hospitalized after claiming self defense. Police grilled Eugene Lilly, a 37? year old relative, as a suspect. no charges filed. Coroner ruled death from multiple skull fractures. An old fashion fiatiron with blood and hair was found, believed as weapon. Thrash said Lilly attacked during a craps game over money. he was unconscious when he awoke and found his wife missing. Lilly was detained for questioning and later held in jail. The murdered woman and her husband were described as African American.
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Crawford County
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Mundienner
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Probe continues into shooting of three Corry residents
County detectives press on with the Evie shooting case from December 31 seeking the identity of the phantom gunman. Assistant Detective Ray B. Mong questioned friends of the victims in Corry and Union City as authorities focus onEhgtotin Gardner and Mrs Halle Peterson Miles as possible not fully forthcoming. The third victim was Sarah Miles with Mrs Miles later discharged from hospital. Meanwhile in Mississippi, Rufus P. Thornton’s wife gave birth to triplets at Methodist Hospital leaving seven children under four in the family. Thornton remains unemployed after an injury last November.
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Methodist Hospital
Reds Challenge Allied Refusal To Name Russia
Communist delegates near Moscow declared neutrality in the armistice talks and pressed for a plenary session to discuss Russia’s stance. Allied officers noted Russia’s influence, while UN nominees named Switzerland Norway and Sweden to the neutral commission. Soviet experts aided North Korea as talks paused amid calls for full disclosure of motives and terms of engagement.
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Republic of Korea
Area Escapes New Wind Snow Storm Threat
Area escapes new wind and snow storm as Northeast faces delays and outages. Winds up to 60 mph whip Rhode Island and New England, causing highway closures and airline cancellations. At least 12 deaths reported as schools close and travel halts persist across New York, Maine Turnpike, and regional routes.
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Allocating Lisbon talks shape Ike future and western defense
In Lisbon NATO talks may press for a unified Western European defense as Eisenhower signals possible withdrawal from NATO command. Reports note his presidential bid and mixed support at home, with Taft and MacArthur alignment mentioned and New Hampshire primary dynamics shaping Republican hopes.
Queen Elizabeth II to continue public duties amid mourning
London reports the queen plans to maintain official functions connected with government, trade, charity and arts despite King George VI’s funeral. The Lord Chamberlain said other events may be delayed at organizers’ discretion. Queen Mother Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attended King George VI’s burial at Windsor and a memorial service.
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Four Injured In Weekend Three Car Crash
Four people were injured in a three car collision two miles south of Union City on Route 8 yesterday at 2:40 pm. Aquetin F. Dopson, 33, Oil City, taken to Stam Memo ris Hospital with a right hip fracture. his wife Marjorie, 49, also hospitalized with lacerations. Stanley Popieski, 24, Titubville, contusions and knee injury. Raymond Popieski, 9, suffered extensive injuries. Police say Popieski’s car swerved to avoid an unidentified vehicle and collided with a truck driven by Topali Hire, 26, North Bast, RD. Damage estimated at 400 to Popieski’s car, 1500 to Hire’s vehicle, 800 to a Johnsons sedan. Authorities continue investigation to determine charges.
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Four cars wreck in city mishap on West Washington Street
Four cars were damaged with no injuries after a collision on West Washington Street yesterday evening. Dr James Murphy of 229 West Washington Street failed to start his car and struck the doctor’s vehicle, pushing it into two parked cars owned by Geraldine Paulson and Patrick Gostella. Murphy reportedly took responsibility for the crash.
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Patrick Gostella
East Church Street
Wedding party members die in Utah crash
Seven members of a wedding party, including the bride and groom, were killed when their car collided with a semi trailer. Victims named include Martin Edward Green, 23, bride Welle Juno Wilson Grees, 16, Ralph E Green, 37, Bana Wuson, 40, Phyllis Christensen, 38, Glen Charles Wadsworth, 38, all from Ogden, and Mrs Clarence Sharpless, 2, of Clearfield.
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Ogden
Clarence Sharpless
Clearfield
Hearings Open On Large War Surplus Investment Deal
Senator Hoey leads hearings in Washington on a war surplus investment touted to yield large profits. The probe seeks to determine if profits were improperly earned, if fees were avoided, and to examine brokerage and other charges in the transaction. Names tied to the deal include Joseph Casey, Tekh Hoke Presley, Adai, William Bulli Halsey, and G Holmes, among others with wartime ties.
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Corry Youth Burned in Camp Fire Accident
Rex Fenton 14 of Corry sustained severe facial burns from kerosene spilled during a hunting camp incident along Invine Run between Sugar Grove and Truly. He was admitted in serious condition to Corry Memorial Hospital after an explosion showered him with burning oil while trying to rekindle a fire. Fellow camper Owens 14 suffered a minor hip injury from a fall the same weekend.
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Yoal
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Nicky
Dark Owens
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U S Plans More Atomic Tests
Washington reports Defense Department says preparations for new atomic tests underway in the Pacific. Tests to be conducted at Eniwetok by a joint Army Navy Air Force and Atomic Energy Commission team. Two sailors died in a crash in Berryville Virginia on February 18. Paul McClain and William Shopko, both 19 and 27, were killed when their vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Four sailors injured.
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Altoona
William Shopko
Trafford
Tree McClain
Portsmouth
Shapree
Norfolk, Va
Big Three propose NATO tie through European Defense Community
Western allies seek German involvement in NATO via the proposed European Defense Community EDC keeping German troop participation limited to an advisory role. Adenauer is urged to accept EDC linked NATO decisions to secure western defense while easing demands in the Bundestag. Saar dispute to be resolved later Democrats voice concerns over arms production and occupation controls. Fire incident in Montreal ends with arrest after a man seeks a fire alarm.
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