Politics Hampering Satellite Program Comes Under Fire
Senator Russell heads Armed Services panel demanding a strong two fisted secretary of defense to drive missile and satellite programs without new agencies. He praises Secretary McElroy’s rapid actions but warns more changes are needed. Republican leaders Knowland and Martin blame Truman for lagging US rocket progress and warn of bold cuts to armed services.
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Washington
Ruswell
D-Ga
Secretary of Defense
Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
Hnve
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense McElroy
United States
Knowland
California
Senate
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
Maine
Truman
New York
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Doursten
Truman Thiil
Martin
Strategic Air Command
Navy
Cars Skid and Crash on Icy Mead Avenue Intersection
Raymond W. Carey of 202 West Frederick Street slid on icy Mead Avenue at the Washington River intersection and struck a parked car owned by William Bullitt, FD 2, then hit another vehicle on the south side of West Wallington Street. Carey's car had minor damage. the other car suffered a broken taillight. Police noted Carey was driving slowly but could not stop in time.
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Daly
Plivolmut Sud
Raymond W. Carey
West
Frederick Street
Mead
Washington
West Wallington Street
Mead Avenue
Air Force tests Bomarc missile at Cape Canaveral
The Air Force announced the Bomarc ground to air missile, a supersonic weapon, will soon be operational with a range of more than 280 miles. The launch at Cape Canaveral showcased the system though officials provided no exact range figures.
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Air Force
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Han
Early Morning Sleet Hampers City Travel
The city faced slick streets as sleet and freezing rain hit early morning travel. Driving and walking became dangerous with a rise to 43 degrees mid morning. The previous day’s high was 46 with subfreezing lows. Weather conditions were expected to worsen tonight as rain may change to snow and cold air clashes with shifting pressure systems.
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Mercury
Talon
School Mulls Back Taxes Offer and District Upgrades
Walter Peake offered 25 for 619 in back taxes on a vacant lot at 129 West Frederick Street with 1952 onward taxes to be paid in full. The board debated fairness, proposed 375 for 1952 taxes, and approved general items including two field utility poles by the Loveland Field and Wright School remodeling plans costing about 40000, with cancer society office discussion ongoing.
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Walter Peake
Hit
Couny
Elwin Puller
Peake
West Frederick Street
Corry
Puller
Munger
Anderson
Evie
Loveland Field
Smethport
Anderson Tnother
Young
Wright School
A E. Tate
American Cancer Society
Curry
Curry Red Cross
Philadelphia man shoots wife then kills himself in Parkside car scene
Police found Betwer and his wife Ser ver Yeas LO dead after Betwer shot her in their home then killed himself in a parked car near Riverton. Notes left by Betwer suggested motive and planned suicide. two young boys, Kenneth and Richard, were tucked in the bedroom as detectives investigated a deadly domestic tragedy in Port Richmond.
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Philadelphia
Richard PY
Fido Miller
Riverton
Brividere
Bel Dee
Dilewire
Poben Miller
Pennsylvania
Betuer
Fred Frome
Server Yeas LO
Hee Husbinnd
Setzer
Port Richmond
Setver Incl
Dumes
Kenneth
Richard
Jleenten
Patlee Aid Peetinn
Solon Pushes Pay Boost For PO Workers
Rep Hol land proposes a $1 000 plus yearly pay raise for all Post Office employees to near private sector wages. He cites poor lighting ventilation and lack of lunchrooms and restrooms at post offices. The plan doubles last year’s raise rejected by President Eisenhower and aims to bring attention to working conditions.
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Washington
Holland
Holland Tas
Eisenhower
Summerfield
Pittsburgh Post Office
Ive Patel
Billion-dollar question about spending since Christ's birth
A garbled prompt asks how much a billion dollars would be if spent one dollar per minute since Christ's birth. It attempts to compare billions in spending with the passage of time, but the text is unclear and mixes digits and wording.
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Washington
Christ
Lowe
Douglas Askjinn
446 Babies Born Here In 1957 Decline From 1956
The Corry district report shows 446 births in 1957 down from 480 in 1956 and 137 deaths. Most births occurred in Corry Memorial Hospital with 441 residents born locally and 345 nonresidents recorded later. The leading causes of death included heart disease 48 cancer 16 and pneumonia 13 with nine under one year.
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Corey
Sidney Bristow
Rartoline
Corry
Elgin
Concord
Wayne Mionalipy
Iris
Corry Memorial
Hye
Qatt
Doaiks
Wayne Toweship
Cony
Caretta
ProfitSharing Plan Assailed By Auto Industry
Detroit leaders of the Big Three Chrysler and General Motors rejected Walter Reuther’s profit sharing plan as unrealistic and contrary to free enterprise. UAW opposition within the union grows as Reuther pushes for a four day week and a profit sharing model with 25 percent to employers above 10 percent net profits, 28 percent to car buyers as rebates, and 50 percent to the company. Bargaining talks set for April 1 face resistance as shop floor pay averages around 2.40 daily.
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Detroit
Bord
Chrysler
General Motors
Walter Heather
Ford
Harlaw H. Curtley
Sys
Btellato
UAW
Reuther
Stellato
Erhest Ro Brew
Ford Board
Cop Slayer Surrenders To Police FBI Chicago Chaos
A gunman hunted by police in Chicago surrendered to the FBI saying he feared being shot. George Starcevic, 23, confessed involvement in the fatal patrolman Quirk shooting. In a tense pursuit, Starcevic's companion Slaryevic was identified and implicated. Police report a failed car ambush and a civilian’s fatal injury as officers pursued the suspect through North Side streets.
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FBI
George Starceyi
FBT
Chicago
Starcevic
Tin Quirk
Slaryevie
Nick Lat Papiti
Fie
Slayevic
Blareevic
LuPupu
Polion
Guark
Caroline Smith
Quirk
Miss Smithy
Matitih
Suarcevic
Pallce Heydanaeters
Mags Salih
Cal
Rarick Suffers Heart Attack At Home Crash
Rarick, a 28 year old from the self styled Dun Protest Cuntiu, experienced a heart attack last night at his residence. A hospital official confirmed the illness and said his condition slightly improved within the first hours after admission though remained serious.
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Vaitt — Barinl
G. Rarick
Increase Would Raise National Debt Limit to 280 Billion
The Eisenhower administration asked Congress to raise the national debt ceiling from 275 billion to 280 billion dollars on a temporary basis through June 30, 1959. Treasury Secretary Robert Anderson presented legislation to key House and Senate leaders. The current debt stood at 274.28 billion on January 6, with defense spending likely to drive the increase. debates over non defense items and defense funding were expected as hearings were set for January 27.
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Washington
Congress
The
Treasury
Robert Anderson
House
Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committees
Anderson
Eisenhower
Defense Department
Mahon
Lynden
Johnson
Dtex
Benale
Sibconunittes
Corry Pupil Spending Tops Nearby Districts in Study
A United States Office of Education report shows Corry per pupil costs near 5.0 dollars daily, higher than Bradford and Warren, with total yearly figures from Corry at about 419.77 for transportation and 4.10 for building expenses. The report notes many factors shape spending and cautions against broad conclusions.
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Bradind
Warren
Wits
Han
Bradford
United States
Usis
Weilen
Gary
Manuty
Nimre
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Tn Auixiliary
Corry
Warren and
Bradsor
Fortedeers
Corey Apont Bibot
Die Hortsieusk
Wearbeny
Nad Iit Nort
Retailers Name Officers At Corry Chamber Meeting
Merchants Division of the Corry Chamber of Commerce elected officers and appointed directors last evening. Kirk Sawyer as reflected president Frank Livell as vice president Bead Weer as treasurer and four directors Bo Barnett Harold Slaughter Glenn Palmer and Frank Gris. The group planned plans for the coming year and scheduled committees for the season.
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Wrmierr Rivera
Corry Chamber of Caningtroe
Kirk Sawyer
Frank Livele
Wicd
Ware Bo Barnett
Harold Slauhtor
Glenn Palior
Frank Gris
Charles Suikers
Chuabel
Alfiesrs
Sputnik Shatters in Orbit Fragments Spread Over Months
The report from Columbus cites Dr. Kraus of Ohio State University stating the Sputnik satellite began breaking apart in December with fragments drifting into orbit by January. He notes the last fragment likely fell from its orbit around January 16, leaving only one piece missing by that date.
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Columbus
Russia
Abin Sime University
Pnitiate
John Frais
10 University
Dr. Krais
Nine Die as Navy Plane Crashes at Patuxent
Nine airmen die when a four engine Super Constellation from Patuxent Naval Air Station crashes during instrument landings in wooded terrain. Navy base officials say the craft fell about two miles from the runway, destroying the housing area for married enlisted personnel. Names and next of kin remain withheld pending notification.
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Patuxent
Navy
Patuxent Naval al
School Group Updates Use Of Facilities Rules And Budget Talks
The Jolh committee met last evening at the Corny Are High Seno to revise the use of facilities rule and to discuss budget details. Secretary Anderson noted shortages in funds for next books and a $4507 balance in supplies may stretch through the year. Elwin Fuller introduced a new method for compiling teamster reports to track expenses and year to date progress, with plans for a more accurate reference system for expenses and receipts.
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Anderson
Wienst
Pale
Bond
Minnesota solon succumbs at 67 in hospital notice
A Minnesota congressman aged 67 died at NaVal Hospital after intestinal disease complications. The obituary notes his Republican affiliation and service in the House since 1928, with fellow lawmakers Rowell, Waveney, and Andresen among the political lineup updates.
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Solon
WasmIerrun
NaVal Hospital
Aldresen
I Congress Ly
Agricultante Cumin
Andresen
Intestinel Disareler
Wieliek
Andeenpirk
Wien Og
Xeon
Chuilemry
Rowell Waveney
Lini Renpublican
Hepuhlicans
Ff Voranties
Community figures attend pivotal diplomatic event
Fragmentary OCR notes show a community figure named Rehraheliey and references to a foreign party and a diplomatic gathering. The exact names, places, and dates are unclear, but the text implies a notable local attendance at a diplomatic or party event with foreign ties.
City Council Weighs Sweeper Options In Three Hour Session
In a lengthy meeting the Wayne and Elgin sweeper representatives presented merits and flaws of each machine. Council plans to decide by next Monday's regular session, with discussions focusing on hill climbing, fuel efficiency, and driver safety as both vendors promise on site instruction by an experienced operator.
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Iwio
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Elgin
Spring Street
Cornell
Corey
Tus
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Boli Frm Uehi Slovke Fd
Sven
Réutay
Chile
Capwell
Nevets Dineoton
Coupany
Wilson
State Dept Names Science Head WASHINGTON WW
The United States appointed a 51 year old chemist, Wallice R. Beni, to lead its science campaign against Soviet advances. Beni, longtime Ohio State University professor, serves as science adviser in the State Department amid renewed pressure to elevate U.S. research capabilities and technological programs. The move follows a shift in science policy and a push to match Soviet momentum in research and missile development.
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Dep't
Washington
United States
Wallice R. Beni
Yestatday
Alinutey Nutter
Biadé
Ohio State Univerity
Lst AuBiEt AG
Ital Ballistins
U.S
Venezuela Leader Shuffles Cabinet Amid Protests
President Marcos Perez Jimenez again reformed Venezuela’s cabinet seeking stability after ousting defense chief Romulo Per Hundez. Street clashes surged as police used machetes and tear gas against anti-government demonstrators. the capital remained heavily guarded with tanks and troops around the presidential palace.
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Caracas
Venemeis
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Siother
Fils
Venezuela
Perez Jimenez
Wik
Romulo Perhundez
Defense Ministry
Polce
Caracog
Capial
Perés Jimephea
Luis Pelipe
Tatertop
Commuica
Antonio Perez Vivaa
Ytte
Rachis
Nestor Prato
General Safe
Jo de Humberto Fernandez Moron
Venezuelan Neurological and Brain Research Insti~ute
Perez Jimenes
Fernandes
Dominican Republic
Amd
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