Congress Eyes Flexible Farm Price Supports in Ike Proposals
Democrats in Congress threaten to rewrite President Eisenhower’s farm program, aiming to shift to a flexible price support system. Sen Humphrey blasts the plan as an expensive dud while Republicans show mixed support and fear 1948 49 style risks. Mundt and Rayburn criticize the proposal, framing parity at 90 percent as the governing target.
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Eisenhower
Congress
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Humphrey
D-Minn
Snid
Mundt
South Dakota
Senate Agriculture Committee
Rayburn
D-Tex
House
Three Children Witness Killing on Baltimore Street
Three children playing in the snow on a Baltimore sidewalk witnessed the fatal shooting of Woodrow Robbing, 96, in a parked automobile. The killer fled into darkness when one child shouted I saw you do it. Police pursue leads as witnesses recount the event.
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Dyamwumeca
Baltimore
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Barber Nabbed In Elk County Gambling Raid
St Marys man Phillip G Geyer was arraigned on gambling violations after state police seized 1044 lottery tickets at a local barber shop in Elk County It was one of the largest busts in recent years He faces the next Elk County term after arraignment before Justice William A Timm Sgt Hugar said a crackdown on gambling was under way and 10 others were arrested in Narrows parts of the county for punch boards
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St. Marys Manis
Elk County
Phillip G. Geyer
William A. Timm
St. Marys
Hugar
Ridgway
Narrows
School Board Moves To Collect Back Club Taxes
The Corry school board and the Joint Committee approved a four year contract for Supt. Lawrence Douglas starting July. The board ordered clubs Italian American and Moose Club to pay $1000 in back taxes by Feb 1 to avoid daily penalties. The board also will consider paying $2819 for fronting school property taxes at a special meeting next Monday.
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Corry
Hight
Lawrence Douglas
Elgin
Columbus
Spring Creek
Wayne
Concord
Douglas
Moose Club
Frank McKnight
Morse To Fight Senate Scheme
Senator Morse of Oregon vowed to oppose a Senate committee reorganization plan backed by leaders Knowland and Johnson. The proposal would let Republicans keep control of key committees despite trailing by one vote. Morse said the arrangement would keep him on Public Works and District of Columbia panels, deemed undesirable.
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Washington
Sen
Morse
Ind-Ore
Senate
Knowland
R-Calif
Sryndon Johnson
D-Tex
Public Works
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Champions Claim State Farm Show Cup
JE Lantas and his son of York were named grand champions at the State Farm Show for their top yield of 1418 bushels per acre.
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Pennsylvania
JE. Lantas
B.D. 3
York
Snowstorm Closes In Northeast Worst In Five Years
Northeast clears after a blizzard that began Sunday left at least 57 dead and coated towns with up to four feet of snow. Winds dropped, temperatures plunged to 15 above zero, and highways remained slick as state crews plowed through the morning.
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Atelantic Seaboard
Associated Press
Weather Bureau
New England
Northwest
Canada
Morever
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Penelec Wins Suit On Rates Against Apartment Owner
Harrisburg Erie apartment owner D William Rockmore sued over Pennsylvania Electric Co rates claiming four units were billed unfairly after a change in method. The Public Utility Commission dismissed the protest finding no basis for unjust or unlawful rates. The commission noted the case questioned reasonableness but rejected the allegation of preferential billing under the old single-meter plan.
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Harrisburg
Erie
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Johnstown
Public Utility Commission
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Ora Gibbons Wins Honors At Show
Ora Gibbons earns honors at the local show as Corry yesterday upholds the area's standing. One of the outstanding exhibitors in the maple battelewe section claimed top honors in that division.
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Ora Gibbons
Corry Festerday
Large avalanche disaster leaves many dead or missing in Austria
Major avalanches across Vorarlberg and surrounding regions trigger widespread destruction. Police report more than 100 dead or missing, with Blons and scattered villages hit hard. Snow severed roads and railways as emergency crews worked through night to reach isolated communities.
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Tyrol
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Italy
Switzerland
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Germany
Janter
Bavaria
Eastwest
Aatandatill
Arlberg Pass
Une
Innsbruck
Pansex
Udine
Bt. Gotthard
Britain halts Comet jetliner after deadly crash
Britain grounds the Comet airliner following Sunday's Mediterranean crash that killed 15. The government owned Overseas Airways Corp ends flights across Europe Asia and Africa. Two French operators and the Royal Canadian Air Force also suspend Comets as investigations proceed.
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Hanna Given 6 Year Lat As Grid Coach
The Curry Area Joint High School Committee approved a six year contract for Lo Hanna as head football coach and athletic director with salary changes. He will also serve as assistant basketball coach until resignation. The package includes a football coach salary of 800 and an athletic director of 500, totaling 5200 plus 100 for an assistant track coach.
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Lo Hanne
Maudeish
Hanna
Pennsylvania
Pact
Wb4
Corry
Special Session Set Over Corry School Problems
Corry school board votes to meet next Monday in special session to decide on the fate of the new Corry Area Junior-Senior High School and several adjacent buildings. Questions include use of buildings, transportation within the city, furniture moves, naming of the current Junior High, whether to open the new building next year, closed session approval, and starting salaries for new teachers. A joint committee from six districts will resolve the key issues before a final decision.
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Corry
Lawrence Doviglas
Javnt
Washington
Fairview
Hatch
Livermore
Fourth Ward
Walter Sweet
Cyril J. Krone
St. Willabeth Church
Two Koreans Convicted of Betrayal in Maj. Gen. Dean Case
Two Koreans were convicted for betraying Maj. Gen. William F. Dean to Communists in 1950. Choe Chong Bong received the death penalty and Han Doo Kyoo life imprisonment after admitting to accepting $5 from the Reds. The defendants claimed they tried to help Dean during capture. The judge did not accept clemency letters from President Lywan Rhee.
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Associated Prean
Seoul
William F. Dean
Choe Chong Bong
Han Doo Kyoo
Lywman Rhee
Pickets Parade in Manhattan in Garment Workers Strike
Hundreds of striking workers paraded in Manhattan as AFL Garment Workers Union members seek recognition as bargaining agents for wrap clerks and packing staff. About 28 000 idled, 1 000 shipping clerks joined, police faced no disorder, first organizational walkout since 1903.
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Manhattan
Fama
Temato
Jack Spriver
Busine
enid-Manhattan
Wren
India Plans to Solve Koreas Prisoner Standoff
News of a potential breakthrough in Korean talks. India's plan to repatriate prisoners is explored as a path to resume discussions. U N Command and U S State Department liaison officers may meet at Panmunjom to set a date and terms for a broader peace conference amid past deadlock and the Swedish proposal.
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U. N. Command
U. S. State Department
Kenneth Young
High Command
Lai
Panmunjom
Communista
Young
Washington
State Departments
U. S
Arthur Dean
United States
Allied
Red Commando
Indiana
Commission
Butler Establishes County Health Unit Formation
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania creates first county health unit in Butler County after delays. Dr. Russell Teague notes state participation and training use. Baker County unit opens as demonstration center for the commonwealth. Funding includes a $40,000 grant from A W Melon Educational and Trustees and $260,000 from the state toward a $100 000 budget.
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Pennsylvania
Butler County
Russell R .Teague
Teague
Baker County
Buther Galisty
A.W. Meilon Educational and Table ‘Trust
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