Erie Police Chief Called In Hearing
Erie Police Chief Edward V. Williams testified before a Federal Grand Jury in Pittsburgh as part of a Western Pennsylvania racket investigations. About 30 Erie area residents were summoned. eleven testified previously. Williams said vice is minimal in Erie but noted some numbers games, linking few local schemes to broader crime. A witness with heart condition was summoned. a man caused a commotion near the grand jury room by fleeing an elevator and posing for photographers.
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Edward V. Williams
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Thomas
J. Shamim
Williams
Erie
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Liboria Arnone
D Dames Solameye
Mikoyan Visits Chicago After Peace Message
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan travels to Chicago after a day of talks on war and peace. He meets with Detroit businessmen including Walker Cisler at a private dinner in his honor. Outside, hundreds of refugees shout insults and throw objects in response to Eisenhower's appeal for calm.
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Premi
Anastasi Mikoyan
Chicago
Mikoyan
Walker Cisler
Detroit, Edison Co. Electric Utility
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Iron Curtain
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Cleveland
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Ford
Elephant Kills Former Trainer at Seneca Park Zoo
Harold B Cannon, about 40, was killed when he entered Bally the Indian elephant’s enclosure at Seneca Park Zoo. Wright, the city’s parks director, said the man had returned to work at the zoo just three days earlier.
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Peres
Bally
Harold B Cannon
Balty
Seneca Park Zoo
Wilbur E Wright
Elty’ Parks
U.S. Seeks Short Term Bond Offering Amid Treasury Plans
Washington reports indicate the U.S. Treasury will market notes worth about 3 billion dollars, with a 1 percent two year yield. Subscription books open next Monday and Tuesday for Jan 20 dated notes maturing May 16. Officials explain extra 250 million is to cover farm price support program obligations.
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Washington
Somphysbe
Harry Yabition
Yale
Treasury
Spring Creek Home Burns Early Today
A Spring Creek residence was destroyed by an early morning fire displacing a family of five. Neighbor and Red Cross responders reported the home at 17 druys era and the family members ages eight, six, and an infant. The blaze started in the basement due to a wood fire. The Keay family member injured, with one hospitalized at Corey Memorial Hospital. Clothing donations requested via Red Cross or Salvation Army.
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Tunla
Guia
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Howe
Robert
Corey
Rantin
Wwe
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iyKime
Keay
Carty Memorial Hospital
Morbert Buelgitner
Cor P. Rea Cross
Chantal
Salvation Army
Cancer Claims Jap Bride and Groom in Tragic Double Death
In WYNDHAM, a Japanese bride Mickey Baker dies of cancer after moving with husband Lawrence Baker to the United States. Grief-stricken, he later dies by carbon monoxide poisoning beside her body after writing a farewell note to his parents. The couple, married three years, had met in Japan and planned a home in the United States before her illness. They were staying with the Baker family when Mickey fell seriously ill, leading to her death on December 27. The husband’s suicide occurred days later, ending a story marked by love and loss.
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Biniea
Parking Meter Receipts Rise In 1958 For Corry
City records show Corry collected 154,449 dollars from nickel and penny deposits by motorists in 1958. Nearly all came from 250 street meters as there are no metered lots. March led with 1,505.35 dollars, while February and June posted the year's lowest figures at 14.65 and 159 dollars respectively. Continued on Page Six.
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Corry
Poly Manough
Yash
Dam Burst Overwhelms Spanish Village Riva delaga
The Zamora region reports the Lake Sanabria dam breach near Rivadelago early today. A wall of water swept through the mountain village, killing over 80 people and destroying hundreds of homes. American forces in Madrid were spared, as rains had swollen the lake and the Monacabril power station was affected.
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Madrid
Villactica
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Rivadelago
Monacabrit
State of the Union outlines plans to meet Russian threat
President Eisenhower lays out a 1958 agenda to confront Soviet danger within a space age framework. He pledges civil rights action, anti corruption labor reforms, wage price restraint, price stability measures, farm program changes, and continued foreign aid while stressing a strong economy and balanced defense. The speech promises detailed measures in upcoming messages and notes an all time high personal income.
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Eisenhower
New Congress
America
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House
Iso
Cott Krens
Ren
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Congress
United States vows to keep military strength and seek peaceful disarmament
In a state of the Union address President Eisenhower urged maintenance of strong military forces to deter Soviet aggression. He said Berlin betrayal shows communists disregard pledges and called for upholding the rule of law. He pledged to work with international agencies and pursue negotiations with the Soviet Union, including a nuclear test ban talks at Geneva, with continued pages to follow.
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Soviet Union
Berlin
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Geneva
Council Sets Meeting To Buy Bulldozer
A special city council session was scheduled for today at 5 o clock to discuss a possible lease purchase of a new bulldozer. The drive arises after reports that renaming of the current machine would cost about £2000. Public works chief JR Dearing urged the session, noting winter snow removal dependence. The next regular council meeting is set for January 19.
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City Streets Department
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Sirveth
Askea
Presbyterians To Unite In Pennsylvania Synod Merger
Three Pennsylvania Presbyterian synods will merge here on Tuesday to form the largest synod of the United Presbyterian Church in the USA. Delegates will elect a moderator and a stated clerk and decide synod boundaries.
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USA
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Presbyterian Church In the USA
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Castro Warns Cuba To Guard Rebel Victory
Fidel Castro addressed crowds near Havana after a triumphant return from Oriente province. He urged Cubans to defend the revolution against remnants of Batista supporters and warned that the coming years will test the new regime. He called for unity to pursue freedom prosperity and warned of hidden enemies. The capital resumed activity gradually as the region returns to normal after the tumult.
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Milecan
Femme
Fidel Castro
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Ravana
Medard
Purgencia Batista
Igtt
Columbia
Oriente
City In Grip Of New Storm
A new winter storm spreads over the area with wind driven snow and temperatures around 25 degrees. Corry State Police warn drivers to exercise extreme caution as visibility declines and snow accumulates another three to four inches before improvement.
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Corry
Belty
Bombing Scare Closes School for Half Day
About 750 students at Yard ing Janitor High School received a half day holiday after an anonymous call claimed a bomb was planted in the building. Students who had arrived were sent home or turned back at doors as staff searched the building. no bomb was found and afternoon session was planned.
Aero Supply Funds $2000 Scholarship For Students
Aero Supply announces a $2000 annual scholarship for college bound high school students in the Bentor Class at CAMB or child or ward of Aero Supply employees. The award covers tuition and related costs, with 4000 yearly stipend for books and fees, contingent on engineering or science study and high academic standing. A committee of three faculty members and two Aero Supply reps selects recipients before May 18 each year, with provisions for military service and maintainable college enrollment.
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Aero Supply
Ness
Sl Cil
Eall
Pain
Flem
Bo College
Ra Hoini
Senate Nears Test Vote On Filibuster
The Senate moves toward a key test vote on filibuster powers for civil rights and other legislation. The Anderson proposal to let each new Senate set its rules by majority vote is under challenge by Majority Leader Johnson and others who fear an unfettered Senate. Coalition leaders warn the vote could decide the fate of the measure as talks continue.
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Senate
Washington
Uiniskill x
Clinton P. Anderson
Snm
Anderson
Johnson
Coaliion
Slate Rites For 16 Killed in Fire
Oklahoma burns of 16 dead in a residential fire. Services were held at Oberlin Community Cemetery south of Hugo for Black victims. Booker Gardner, father of two, among mourners. 38 children and several relatives among the dead. Gardner hunted earlier and learned of the tragedy hours later.
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Puawhlh
Okivar
Oklahoma
Oberlin Community
Iinites
Booker Cardner
Amiong
Tuis
Gardner
Jos
Stewart
Monitors Seek Broader Powers Against Hoffa Rule
Monitors ask U S District Judge F Dickinson Letts to grant wider authority to enforce reforms in the 1 600 000 member Teamsters Union. They cite President Hoffa blocking changes and seek power to dismantle the union machine he controls while Hoffa’s lawyers push to curb parts of the order including barring a March convention.
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Washingtonavy
Teamsters Union
Teams
U.S
F. Dickinson Letts
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Man Killed Wife Injured in Crash Near Meyersdale
A Meyersdale woman, Mrs Sadie B Holnhauer, is in critical condition at Meyersdale Community Hospital with head injury a fractured right leg and rib injuries after a crash that killed her husband. Authorities report the collision occurred in the area and initial findings point to the fatal accident and extensive injuries to the occupants. The investigation continues to determine the cause of the crash and identify other persons involved.
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Meyersdale
Sadie B. Holnhauer
Meyersdale Community Hospital
Absolve Youth in Friend's Death in New Year Party
A year old boy was absolved of blame yesterday in the death of Christopher Carpenter 18 of Huntingdon Valley who fell from a car after a New Year party in Chectnut Hill. Thomas S. Lewis of Springfield Township faced involuntary manslaughter charges but was freed after a hearing before Municipal Judge Sydney Hoffman.
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Chectnut Hill
Thomas S. Lewis
Springfield Township
Sydney Hoffman
Christopher Carpenter
Huntingdon Valley
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