Assembly Session To Open Tomorrow
Gov. John S. Fine plans to press four issues in his opening address to the 1055 General Assembly gambling FEPC reapportionment and constitutional revision. A three week recess is set for the state show with legislative organization to precede recess. The governor aims to boost anti gambling enforcement and seek FEPC expansion while advocating reapportionment and a constitutional convention. Continued on page six.
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New VA Hospital Opens in Philadelphia Today
Ronald W. Lemanowiec, 20, is the first patient as the Veterans Administration Hospital here begins operations. The $6,800,000 facility offers expanded services and modern equipment, with officials inviting veterans to use the new site as it officially opens.
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New Stay Granted For Atom Spy Julies and Eanet Hosenbers
A conditional stay of execution was issued today for atom spies Julies and Eanet Hosenbers as they seek clemency from President Truman.
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Traffic Mishaps Hit Record High During Holiday Weekend
The report shows a surge in highway accidents over the Christmas holiday with 124 deaths and 50 injuries recorded in the four day period. The totals set new all-time highs for weekend traffic fatalities and police note the high rate of preventable crashes.
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Manslaughter Charge Following Fatal Hyde Town Crash
In Hydetown a two car collision last Saturday morning killed Edward M. Sullivan 22 of Hyde Town. Harry Armstrong 25 pleaded innocent to an involuntary manslaughter charge. released on 5000 bail with a preliminary hearing set for January 6. Dr. C. M. Sonne said an inquest will be held. Sullivan’s death resulted from a severed jugular. Armstrong reportedly attempted to assist Sullivan after the crash at the Thompson Run bridge.
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New TV Station Readied in Altoona
A powerful new televiginn station will serve Central Pennsylvania. WFBG-TV will begin operation about February 1 on Channel 10 in the very high frequency band, using 75,000 watts of power at the start.
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Assignments shaping new Congress and Eisenhower oath
The new Republican Congress begins work with committee hearings and a joint session tomorrow to count electoral votes and declare Dwight D Eisenhower and Richard M Nixon elected president and vice president. Truman budget and State of the Union messages due this week, with Eisenhower expected to address Congress after inauguration. The tone notes possible budget trims, economy aims, and early debate over a McCarthy report.
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PUC Returns to Full Strength with New Appointees
Harrisburg officials announced the Public Utility Commission is at full strength of five members. Thomas G. Egan, a Philadelphia attorney, joins to fill the expired term of Chairman Harold A. Scruggs. P. Stephens Stahlnecker, also of Philadelphia, shifts from the State Milk Control Commission to fill another unexpired term.
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Inte
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Claims Hiss Said to Be Red Party Member in 1933
Weyl a former Communist testifies Alger Hiss joined the Communist party in 1933 in a government unit of officials. He says he himself was part of that group and notes other officials from the early 1930s. Weyl adds he was a Communist member for five years and has worked as a government economist.
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Dumping Blocked After City Meeting Stalls Site Quest
A blocked garbage disposal dispute in the city led to a special meeting where protesters from Wayne Concord and Columbus Townships warned of court action to stop dumping on the Howard Johnson property near Murny Road. Slye agreed to discontinue after today but seeks an alternate site or incinerator amid time pressure. Homer Berk nous may again haul waste if an acceptable site remains unavailable.
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Homer Berknous
Outcry Over Socialized Medicine Push in New GOP Congress
Lawmakers led by Rep Judd accuse socialized medicine supporters in government as the new GOP majority rejects Fair Deal health proposals. They fault an FSA report claiming private insurance covered little of sickness costs with high payroll funded prepaid plans urged by Truman but blocked by Congress.
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Pair Sentenced to Workhouse for Vagrancy
Joseph McTighe age 40 and Burton E. Brown without addresses were sent to the Allegheny County Workhouse after pleading guilty to vagrancy. Police said the men had been loitering and shoplifting or panhandling around South Center Street and Booth Clennon Way, with McTighe found with four new sweaters stolen from the Fair Store. The judges noted this as an early local use of vagrancy penalties to remove undesirables.
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Council Holds Year End Meet In Erie City Council Actions
City council reappointed officials at 1962 salaries with no changes for the year ahead. Homer Berichens named custodian of the city dump through January 19 pending policy. Erie ice cream firm sues over double parking fines and costs, alleging changes to curb costs. Health board names Mayor J Fred Ekirney president and Don Willems secretary, with Drake and Goodman as health officers at 1952 pay. Emblem Oil regrets misuse of old service station site, and work to fence the driveway begins. Bids advanced for two new motor ears.
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Corry man 24 admits Wing-Willi burglary
Carl Henry Spey Jr of Liberty Street, a former employee at the Wing-Willi store, admitted burglary after fleeing the scene December 19. He returned to Corry Saturday, gave himself up, and pleaded guilty before Alderman Cobbet. Police note two footprints in grease suggest possible accomplice. Spey claims $450 loss vs store’s $2,408 report. He plans to seek sentencing without trial.
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Two East German Reds Accused in Purge Plot
Associated Press report notes the Socialist Unity Party in East Germany ordered an inquiry into four resolutions accusing Pali Merker and Kurt Mueller of plotting against West German authorities, tied to alleged links with American Jewish financial circles. The case mirrors postwar Czechpurge lessons from Rudolph Slansky, with executions cited in later rumors.
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Airman Injured in Icy Curve Crash In Corry Area
Air Force private William McCullough, 19, of Alden, N.Y., injured when a three car collision on Route 15 near Waterford due to ice. Sgt. Joseph Liberatore and driver Merle Haskell escaped with minor injuries. Haskell’s car slid into a ditch two miles east of Corry. McCullough hospitalized, then transferred to Erie hospital in critical condition. other occupants treated and released. Police cited dry pavement with a shady patch and overhanging trees as contributing factors.
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Five Man Board to Rule on Vincent Loyalty
Washington January report says a five man board will decide whether diplomat John Carter Vincent shall remain in the foreign service. President Truman approved the new panel after a request by Secretary Acheson for further examination amid Republican criticism of Vincent’s loyalty. This marks the third review in the long controversy led by Ben McCarthy and others accusing Vincent of Communist ties.
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