Origins of GATT and proposed Trade Organization
The article recalls the 1947 Geneva origins of GATT and the simultaneous draft charter for an International Trade Organization. It notes U S opposition, 1950 hearings by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the State Department's December 1950 statement that the charter would not be resubmitted to Congress amid waning interest.
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GATT
Geneva
United Nations
ITO
U. S
House Foreign Affairs Committee
TTO
State Department
Congress
How Smart Are Your Questions on Current Events
A reader quiz on the Classified page tests national and international knowledge. Questions cover U S occupation zones in Germany ACTH uses in medicine political ancestry in the Senate holoo Cyprus Enosis campaigns car slogans and famous Englishmen two top American cigarettes and the hobby of a toxophilite focusing on archery.
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U. S
Germany
Cyprus
Egypt
French North Africa
India
Israel
South Africa
Pierce Arrow
Rolls Rouse
Cadillac
Packard
Ford
Plane crashes near Port Erie during takeoff
A amphibious aircraft belly landed in Griswold's wheat field near Wolf road as it tried to take off from Port Erie. Pilot Robert F. Anundsen of Bluefield West Virginia escaped injury, but clipped a locust tree and landed within feet of E C Bonistall home. Erie and Millcreek police will conduct a thorough inquiry.
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E. C. Bonistall
Bonistall
Anundsen
Port Erie
Tracy Griswold
Wolf Road
Erie Enameling Co
Carl Weber
Toronto
Erie
Mat's Foundation Pledges $9 Million For Polio Vaccine
Frank C. Hilton, Pennsylvania March of Dimes state chairman, reports 1954 polio statistics and the $9,000,000 pledge to fund vaccine distribution. Lancaster 109 cases and 75 percent above national rate. Philadelphia 222 cases seven deaths. 1.6k PA polio cases in 1954.
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Pennsylvania
Frank C.hilton
Lancaster County
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Delaware
Montgomery
Bucks
Hilton
National Foundation For
Fayette County
National Foundation
Armstrong
Bradford
Jonas E. Salk
University of Pittsburgh
United States
Hilston
Pollo Foundation
America
Fine
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Still Seeking Hit Run Auto in Makowski Case
Millcreek police failed to locate the hit and run vehicle that struck 4 year old Joey Makowski. Police chief Strasser and two officers traced leads to Warren home of suspect John Mackinac but found no new information about the car. Mackinac has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Joey’s mother Emma Makowski regained consciousness after the crash at Hamot Hospital. Further actions await the forthcoming hearing on Mackinac’s charges.
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Bate
Millcreek
Joey Makowski
Frank Strasser
Warren
Johnn Mackinac
Strasser
Milleresk
Mackinac
Makowski
Hamot Hospital
Emma Makowski
Joey
County approves $10 monthly raises for 300 workers
County commissioners approved minimum $10 a month raises for about 300 employees costing nearly $40,000. The action follows earlier boosts at the infirmary and includes a $450 annual rise for County Assessor Martin Gregor and increases for assistant assessors Ray Klick and Ralph Gosnell and draftsman Howard McClintock. The measure comes as Democratic Commissioner Louis Raymek warns that economies may be needed at the tuberculosis hospital to avoid a tax hike.
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Louis Raymek
Martin Gregor
Ray Klick
Ralph Gosnell
Howard McClintock
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Journal Files
Twenty years ago local bankers reelected Officers at Citizens National Bank with Desmond as president Sweet as vice president Parker cashier McCarthy assistant cashier and Walter Sweet assistant cashier. A Fairview School RWD project is expected to start soon employing about 20 men at a cost of 5600 dollars. Kiwanis Club met with 25 members at Hotel Corry to discuss dues and activities. Mary Howard of White Street is first to receive new state old age pension books. Brick House on North Center Street to close soon with Mrs Carline Dean planning relocation to Westfield.
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Citizens National Bank
JJ. Desmond
G. Sweet
H W. Parker
Margaret McCarthy
Walter Sweet
Fairview
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Corry
Third Ward
Mary Howard
White Street
North Center Street
Carline Dean
Westfield
Eisenhower GATT Policy Signals at Geneva Trade Talks
The Geneva GATT conference updates show the United States, led by its delegation, willing to limit export subsidies on farm commodities for the first time, with Canada Denmark Australia New Zealand pressing for a universal ban on agricultural export subsidies while Britain seeks a stronger GATT.
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Eisenhower
Gatt
United States
Washington
Canada
Denmark
Australia
New Zealand
U. S
Tam
Randall Commission
Januiry
Ciboure
France
Charles
Congress
Wertenbaker
C.D. Howe
Trade and Commerce
Great Britain
Geneva
Evening TV Schedule Highlights and Advertisements
Local station listings show a dense lineup with Spacebrush Trail Adventures in News at 5 45, Ozam and Harriet at 1 30, Perry Como at 1 45, Godfrey Talent Scouts at 8 30, Lucille Ball shows and Studio One slated, plus sports and late night talks. The schedule also notes news weather and sports segments and a Buick Pontiac sales service message.
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Wben-Tv
Buffalo
Healy
Perry Como
Burms
Alten
Godfrey
Studio One
Chanley Chan
Garry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Robert Lewis
The
Bob Crosby
Children’s ‘Theatre
Suiebrish
Ella Raines
Jo Stafford
Father
Hille
Ivy
Miller
Red Skelton
Daniel
Puther
W.W. Waterhouse
Buick
Pontiac Sales & Service
Flatley Faces Potential County Jail Term After Plea Decision
Erie Mayor Thomas W. Flatley may serve a one year sentence in a county jail as prosecutors and defense confront a plea for change from Allegheny County Workhouse. District Attorney Damian McLaughlin could advise the final plan as anxiously awaited in court.
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Flatley
Eaux
YN Laws
Erie
Thomas W. Flatley
Damian McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Allegheny County
Erie County
Court House
Jesse Jiulante Sr
John Spueder
Elmer L. Evans
Joseph Walsh
Walsh
Former author Col Paul Bond dies at 75
Col Paul Stanley Bond a retired soldier and author of many military textbooks died yesterday. He was 75 and known for his contributions to military literature.
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Washington
Paul Stanley Bond
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