Westinghouse Rejects Federal Mediation Plan
Westinghouse Electric Corp rejected a federal mediator's plan to end the nationwide strike. The plan favored a secret ballot by 44,000 TUE members in 80 plants, choice between the company offer and union demands, and included a three-man fact-finding board. Westinghouse argued a company-led settlement should be guided by those with stake, while unions denounced the decision as morally irresponsible and economically depraved. Police monitored plants after violent demonstrations Tuesday. one worker died and 88 were jailed during earlier clashes in Columbus.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Afl-Cio Toleration Union of Electrical Workers
Washington
TUE
Otter
Joseph F. Finnegan
Westinghouse
Finnegan
Westinghoue
Robert D. Blaster
James B. Gorey
Independent
United Electrical Workers
Columbus
Ohio
Sheriff
Sherif
Ralph Paull
Corry Seniors Seek GM Scholarships for 100 Awards
Corry seniors enter a nationwide General Motors scholarship program. Students tested in December and remaining testers will take exams at Strong Vincent High School in Erie in January. Local competitors include James Powers, Jeffrey Baldwin, Sharon Wansen, Madeline Myers, Robert Follett, Bryan Guten, James Rumbaugh and James Wateron. GM scholarships cover tuition, fees, room and board, and other costs for four years if academic requirements are met.
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Wilfus Coty ArenygnoundOl
General Motors 1 Corporation
Focal
Strong Vincent High School
Erie
James Powers
Jeffrey, Baldwin
Sharon Wansen
Madeline ‘Myers
Robert Follett
Bryan Guten
James Rumbaugh
James Wateron
Agriculture expert dies at Texas A&M station
Aged 64 Texas A&M agricultural scientist Garrett McFadden died yesterday in College Station. He developed the world’s first rust resistant bread wheat and served as a Department of Agriculture expert at the Texas A&M experiment station.
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College Station
Tex
Edgar McFadden
Department of Agriculture
Texas A&m
Aid To Schools Faces Delay Until February 10
Harrisburg PA reports that school districts face further delays in receiving overdue state aid. Gov. Leader cites best estimate of about February 10 for 42 million dollars owed fourth class and rural districts since October 31, with uncertainty for larger districts. Tax issues and treasury balance slow payments. administration hopes to borrow 26 million in tax anticipation notes and projects 48 million available to smaller districts.
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Sasocia
Sarrisburg
Pennsylvania
Leader
Maade
House
Milan Archbishop sees crowd after palace bombing
In Milan, thousands including Boy Scouts and Catholic groups protested at the damaged Archiepiscopal palace. Archbishop Giovanni Battista Montini appeared on a balcony to bless the crowd, calling the bombing the work of a likely madman. The palace had faced two earlier bomb scares in 128 and 1929, with bombs found before detonation.
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Milan
Taly
Montini
Plan Longer Deer Season For Archers In 1956
Harrisburg state Game Commission plans to lengthen the bow and arrow deer season and shorten the rojulay season for 1956. Tentative dates set for small game October 7 with bow and arrow deer October 9 and regular buck deer December 31. The commission may extend archery to three weeks and consider further bear season limits, with October 27 set as opening for growse and squirrel alongside existing species.
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Peene Harrisburg
State Game Commission
Logan J. Bennett
Sarloux
Bennett
Dems Challenge Ike On Oil Well Case In Spartansburg
A Crawford County court trial over an oil well near Spartansburg extends into the afternoon with jurors deliberating after five days. Plaintiff Henry Ongley sues Oil Creek Valley Gas and Oil Co. for 1240 dollars claiming due for the second well drilled in 1952.
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Caawford
Spartannsburg
Herbert Mook
Meadville
Henry B. Dnigley
Selkirk
Wars Ren Colinty
Valeley Gas
Ol Oo
Spartansburg
Alber Hubn
Charles
Refunds Due for Auto Insurance Misclassifications
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Francis R. Smith announced refunds may be due to policyholders affected by misclassified auto collision coverage tied to financing agreements. Two out-of-state insurers were found to overcharge, with potential refunds possibly reaching up to 190 dollars, as the department surveys policyholders of record on June 30, 1998.
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Harrisburg
Francis R. Smith
Gata Jurchase
Smith
Aize
Pennsylvania
Boxings
Commonwealth
Direct
Mal Ox
Apoh
Ieee
Procend
Tyre Pie
Wwe
New York Times Aide Refuses Answer On Red Question
Hobart Shed ton editor for the New York Times refuses to say if he is a Communist and challenges the Senate Internal Security subcommittee to compel answers. Eastland orders him to testify or face contempt after he invokes neither amendment. Hearing wraps with promise of future inquiries into red influences in media. Dean Brophy of Duquesne University Law School dies in Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital.
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Washington
Hobart Shedton
New York Times
Senate Triteunal Security Subcommittee
Ghelton
Chineman Eastland
Iain
Bénate Shelton
Iee
Eastlind
Pittsburgh
Mindey Town
Brophy
Duquesne University
Mercy Hospital
Allegheny County
America
For Sale Again Old High School Building on West South Street
AErie investor Donald Bebell faces zoning hurdles after buying the old Corry High School on West South Street. He sought to use the two story yellow brick for a trucking terminal or woodworking plant, but zoning denied those plans. Bebell then offered $1,000 toward the building and is aiming to sell it to a buyer who can meet the conditions and bond requirements.
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Corry High School
West South Street
Smith, Janell and Ferguson
Donald Hobell
Erie
Gorry
Bebell
Bafars
Bahyell
Anguinid
Tito And Nasser Unleash Blast On Military Blocs
Tito and Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser press a nonalignment stance after talks. They urge world peace and collective security while warning against bloc confrontation. Both leaders reaffirm resolve to defend independence and resist external pressures.
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Tito
Nasser
Menial
Daero
Rapat Yugoalay
Deje Tt
Gam Abdel Nasser
Uwwe
Antatin
Mrentes
IBM Undln
Mindinga Snd
Anereusien
Russia Billed For Downing Plane Incident
The State Department released details about an unprovoked attack involving Soviet forces. An unidentified bomber was shot down by Jet planes, with charges against the attackers and mentions of retaliatory measures.
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Mawron
State Department
Secretary of
Diller
Georg Harvbiri
Aote
Lawrence
Kinley Announces Bid for Erie County Assembly Post
Fred Kinley of Corry declares candidacy for the Erie County Assembly seat in the Republican primary on April 10. Kinley, a longtime local official and former mayor, cites extensive municipal experience and residency in rip County as qualifications. Incumbent W H Waterhouse also seeks a higher office, with Blair expected to run again.
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Kinley
W. W. Water- Hiptise
Corry
Carrall_D. Keamns
Aso
Cornell
Wos
Erie County
Assembly
Waterhouie
Staney
Albion
Rip County
Jerlown Bhrough
Diateich
Nile City
Wisling
Blair Ix Alko
Hevid Kinley
Cardinal Spellman Receives Pius at Vatican Audience
At the Vatican Pope Pius XII held a private audience with Francis Cardinal Spellman the new York prelate. Spellman expected to report on his Korea and Japan tour with American troops and plan to visit U S forces in Germany Naples and Bryen nol ahead of NATO posts.
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Vatican City
Pius x
Wrancis Cardinal
Spellman
Nehbishop
New York
Korea
Japan
Chelstairs
U. 8
Forceps
Cordini
Bundy
Germany
U. S
Naples
Bryennol
NATO Farven
Stevenson’s Son Leaves Hospital After Accident
Stevenson’s son Adin E Brewernar of West Pas smint Hospital recovered from two weeks of confinement after injuries in a collision near Goxheny Ind December 21. He walked with a cane, his right leg in plaster, and expected to resume studies at Harvard University Sunday.
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Jobn Fel Btevenson
Adin E. Brewernar
West Passmint Hospital
Btovinsone 1
Goxheny
Ind
Young
Harvard University
Winds Lift Britain's Worst Fog In Three Years
London reports the worst fog in three years eased briefly as northeast winds helped clear skies yet officials warn relief is temporary. The smoky air from coal and oil caused health strains with oxygen shortages and hospital crowding while police urged caution and roads saw traffic restrictions.
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Britain
Associated Prows
London
England
British Oxy~ Yan Co
Amog
Run Guiden
Fint
Tania
Eisenhower's State of the Union fuels second term talk
Democratic and Republican leaders parsed President Eisenhower's address for hints of a 1956 run. Senators and representatives offered mixed readings, with some calling the message politically charged while others saw no clear indication of a candidate’s timetable.
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U.S. Plans Expanded Anti Communist Campaign Abroad
The administration aims to greatly expand anti Communist offensives in Asia and the Middle East with increased U S Information Agency funding. Congress approved millions last year and a 160 budget plan seeks a 60 percent rise. The agency runs about 200 posts worldwide, with focus on underdeveloped regions facing Soviet pressure.
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U.S
Asia
Middle
Afrien
U. S
Polio Serum Issued In State For Immunization Drive
The state Health Department authorizes the release of nearly 0.9 million cubic centimeters of polio vaccine for use in 21 counties. Secretary Berwyn B. Mathison says the vaccine will be stored in refrigerators at health centers and distributed from the tenth center for diphtheria tetanus and pertussis vaccines. County medical directors will handle local distributions and counties will receive vaccine for population entry with the aid of state officials.
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Harrisburg
Meath
Cducid
Berwyn B. Mathinon
Waldt
Countien
Revoke City's 1956 Budget Postings Causing Delays
City Council revoked the 1956 budget after discovering a state law violation. The posting remains at the Municipal Building until January 16. A sidewalk dispute on 1947 Wayne Street and unpaid paving costs involving W. W. Waterhouse were discussed, with Waterhouse offering to step away from any policy. The total paving cost, including liens, is about 480 dollars, with repairs to sidewalks and related bills to be determined.
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City Clere
Acton
Aken
Etreets
Kinley
W. W. Waterhouse
Hoor
Waterhoust
Merced
Alty
Carlo Smith
New Homes and Large Projects Reported for Corry 1966
Corry's 1966 building activity totaled 760 668 dollars with 20 new homes representing 107 575 dollars and 958 000 for four new dwellings. Major work included the 450 000 addition to the Corry Juntowns plant begun in May and an 83 000 Moose Club project started in March. Housing alterations and repairs reached 1 460, totaling 462 700 for dwellings and 18 050 for two houses. other projects included a 440 000 and a 150 000 addition to the Moose Club and factory buildings.
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Corry
Thia
Ula
Yarigent
Lie Pity Enminver
Nor Dwellisik
Homan
Stanelisi
Moose Club
Senate Leader Says Program Facing Battle
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson of Texas signaled a broad attack on Eisenhower's election year program. He said the president’s message was not as rosy as it appeared and that the domestic and international situations show deep concern. Johnson criticized farm policy, debt payments, and tax cuts as he warned Americans the administration pursues costly spending while seeking voters in the Midwest.
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Washington
Misenhower
State of the Union
Ben
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Senate
Ben. McClellan
D-Ark
Bixhhow
Congress
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Pres
Dent
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D-Cn
Eisenhower
Truman
Flood
D-Pa
Saltonstall
Musca
Chuetts
GOP
Aid
Shinenhower
Sen
Ratcla Cage
Bleenhower
Johnson
Lynton J. Johneers
Hie Bate
Union
Ov Eisenhowker
Breenhower
Johnsson
Johnnne
Bynd
D-Way
Senate Finance Committee
Action Taken Against Stotz in Pa Court
The 1.5 District Court in Pittsburgh Pa issued a temporary injunction preventing Stotz from forming a rival youth baseball organization. Judge Frederick V Poller ordered Stotz to halt using Litt le League features and mascots while the case proceeds. Stotz has 20 days to appeal to the U S Circuit Court. The move comes after a breach of contract suit and a bylaw change dispute involving Little League Baseball.
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Little League
Stobs
U. S
Danielle Knittie
Stotz
Knitte
Follmer
Angus
Little Tangue, the
Incorporated
Hoya
Lugeball
Stata
Newspapers Raise Prices As Publishers Hike Rates
Harrisburg report says rising costs drive Pennsylvania publishers to lift newspaper prices. The PNPA directory notes 481 Pennsylvania weeklies and 120 dailies, with 14 Sunday papers listing increased prices. overall rate hikes range to seven cents for many papers.
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Harrisburg
Tieyinbyl Vonin
Asaddm= Yon
Montweatth
PNPA
Pranaghvania
Phlen
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