Eisenhower seeks 76 million for drought relief plan
President Eisenhower urged Congress to add 76 million dollars in emergency drought aid as part of the coming budget. He spoke after a six state tour and a meeting with drought hit Great Plains leaders. He called for shared federal and state responsibility and for private lending to remain the main source of credit with government support where needed. He planned to visit Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Colorado and Kansas on the trip.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Presigen
Congress
Wicturd
Kan
Great Plains
Bisenhower
Maternl
Tnis
Fedxu
Texas
Obanon
New Mexico
Arizona
Golovadd
Kansas
Corry Man Frostbitten Hands After Deep Cold Night
Joseph Sullivan of West Pleasant Street was found on his porch and admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital with frostbitten hands. Doctors hoped to restore circulation. amputation was not yet decided as of this morning. Sullivan's condition listed as satisfactory. Residents recalled he was outside about half an hour in the 16 below zero temperature before being helped inside.
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Joseph Sullivan
West Pleasant Street
Cony Memorial Hospital
Sullivan
Florence Snapp
Edwin Foley
Da.m
Te Hospital
Ralph Chiricano
Toscanini Dies At 89
New York report confirms conductor Arturo Toscanini died in his sleep at 89. The famed maestro, who arrived in the United States in 1908, led major ensembles including the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, shaping 70 years of world orchestral history.
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New York
Arturo Tossullini
Fuverdale
The
Bronx
Walter
Mind
Suce Cone
United States
Tothie
Renuysted
Metropolitan Opera
Qxtate
Carian
Melba
Scotti
New York Philharmonie Symphony
National
Symphony Orchestra
Conister Mlelash
NIC Symphony Orchestra
Carnhyien Halt
Meyer
Tottern
David Yarnott
Tp Htete Corp. of America
Otru
Two Pennsylvanians Die in Virginia Plane Crash
A Beech twin engine plane carrying Western Pennsylvanians crashed near Ruth five miles south of Charleston Virginia. Clyde Hunter and John Stadele of Youngstown Pa were killed. Warr y Ridillu 19 of Latrobe Pa survived with injuries. Aircraft owned by Latrobe Dirt Construction Co. investigation ongoing.
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Gharleston
Florida
Ywolurcay
Wile
Clyde Hunter
Publ
Laiteobe
John Stadele
Youngstown
Warry Ridillu
Latrobé
Thomas Memorial Hospital
Ruth
Charleston
Aldila
John
Frm
Tonnie Adkins
Apo
Phe
Gig Cove
Byrd's Hollow
Fogd Alley
Kanawha
Howger
Aulty
Sale Hanger
Wu Greenshire
Tun Ca
Fire Destroys Church and Plant in Syracuse
Fire destroyed the headquarters church of the Central New York Methodist Conference in Syracuse and a nearby publishing plant. A second church and two other facilities were damaged. Officials cited a boiler room start at First Methodist Church. one wall collapsed. The Westeyap Methodist Church was slightly damaged. Three firefighters were injured lightly. total losses estimated at £700,000.
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Baneesot Mo UU
Weslayah Methodist Church
Aylepicn
Muir’ Methodist
B. Churchill Dovelind
Firat Mathod
Westeyap
Sopayie
Alory
Colibry Public Works Déjartment
Mercury Edges Up After Subzero Night in City
Severe cold eased slightly as overnight temperatures rose above zero in the city last night. Forecasters noted a gradual warmup with morning readings near four above and a cautious improvement in conditions. Widespread frost persisted and commuters faced slippery streets in the early hours. Local officials urged residents to stay warm and drive cautiously as crews monitored icy patches.
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Thie
JB Ben
Thi
Mury Werth
Bliss Withdraws From GOP Chairman Race in 1958
Ray Bliss declares he will not seek the Republican national chairmanship to succeed Leonard W. Hall. He cites desire to devote time to personal affairs as Ohio state chair and notes opposition to Meade Alcorn Jr. within some GOP circles over Eisenhower’s modernization agenda and potential impact on candidates in the 1958 elections.
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Ohio
GOP
Suis Ody
Leonard W. Hall
Biss
White House
H Meade Alcorn Jr
Alcorn
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Biles
Bliss
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Uiab
National Committee
Talis Atte
Ohio State
Al-corn
Mai Te
Erie RR Seeks Short Cut Route in Northeastern Pennsylvan ia
The Erie Railroad asked the ICC for authority to establish a new shortcut freight route in northeastern Pennsylvania. Subject to approval, it has arranged for freight rights over 9 miles of the Lehigh Valley Railroad between Waverly New York and Duryea Junction near Pittston. The present routes via Corning Port Jervis and other junctions cause delays to be eliminated by the cut off.
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Erie RR
Washington I
Erie Railroad
Pennsylvan
ICC
Lehigh Valley
Waverly
N.Y
Duryea Junction
Pittston
Corning
Port Jervis
Wewberry Junction
Plains Winge Jefferson Junction
Quehanna
Avoca
Tension Rises In UN As Israel Tarries In Egypt
Uneasiness grew in the UN over Israel delaying withdrawal from Egypt. Israel plans to keep Sharm el Sheikh as a safeguard to Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba, while Egypt continues to control nearby fortifications. The UN called for sanctions in response to the slow pullback.
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Israel
Egypt
Tern NM
AIREY
Shane
UNS
Sls
Tsraetl
Tsrael
Terneiso
Gaza Strip
Palestine
Exypt 4d
Radford Says Plan Would Curb War Peril
Congress passage of the Eisenhower Middle East resolution would prune war risk, says Adm. Radford. In testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he cited U S military superiority, rapid movement capability to the Middle East, and that the plan lowers chances of limited wars. He noted large unused foreign aid funds and requested further authority for program use.
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Washinugun
Sum
Arthur W. Radford
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Star
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Middle East
America
Elsenhower
Dodd Family Wins Pennsylvania Master Farmer Award
Harrisburg ceremony honors F L Dodd and Sons of Corry with Master Farmer medals before 150 agricultural leaders at Farm Show. Judges selected 9 honorees from 117 nominees, recognizing farm operations, citizenship, and service, with remarks by state officials and Farm Magazine coverage.
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F.L. Dodd & Sons of
Corry
Harrisburg
Penn Harris
Beefore
Pennsylvania
Jyh
Wil- Mom
B-Campbell
R. D
Centre Hall
Centre County
William L. Henning
Lymn E. Jickson
College of Agriculure
Pennsylvania State University
Sud
Herbert RL Albrecht
Col- Tech of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Farmey Maxasing
Norman B. Reber
Tor of
Pennaylyan
Ia Wermer
T He Fisrmera
Pouintless Charlene
Romney
O. C. Tritt
Warren
William & Urasis
Brie
McPoligall
Mutters Dangee
Faldeminn
Merrissard
Joseph H. Cross
Avlatant Couniry
Frusiktis
Titian & Oliplhs
Ediioe
Prinsylvain Pure
John Jf
Day
Rudguains
Fontarest
MM. Ectruetter
Werks County
Mystere Farmers Awochatiwt
Penntytradial
Penn Ay County
Pormer Magazine
Keystone Shortway Supports Highway Plan Despite Costs
Senator Ike Clark backs the Keystone Shortway a major interstate project linking Sharon and Shovdshore as part of a 400 mile system. He warns of high costs but says funding progress could allow construction in sections. Clark cites need for better east west routes and economic relief for Williamsport and central Pennsylvania communities.
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Clark
Keystone
Washington
Chirk
D-Pa
Sharom
Shovdshore
Piesay
Thomas
Levering
Williamsport
Wilely
Nur Stan
Pennsylvania
Cloke
Totter
Wittin
Diekis
Ality
Toye Othet
Pentaylvani
Kald Loveviny
Calls For Six Months Duty For Guardsmen
Maj. Gen Aud. Drexel Biddle, state adjutant general, supports a six months training requirement for Army and National Guard reservists enlisting after March 31 without prior service. He urges careful study of Survey findings and plans to consult area commanders, parents, school officials, and employers while awaiting broader reaction from Pennsylvania units. He notes the idea dates back to 1953 55 and may be contingent on practical implementation.
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Harrisburg
Aud
Drexel Bidile
Eeparch Antthontay
AANL
Army Ofi
National Guard Association
Pennsylvania
Army
House Armed Services Committee
Biddle
National Caurts Association
Washinton
High School Shop Teacher Burned By Acid
A shop teacher at Corry High School was burned on the face and eyes while testing a starter in the automobile shop. The bolt released acid fumes from a thirteen percent solution. he rinsed with cold water and was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment with minor burns and irritation to the left eye.
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Agene
Arene
We Corry Aven High School
Matson
Howard Sheen
Matson Wellrspluxsee
Sheet
Corry Memorial Hospital
Tragic Trailer Fire Kills 70 in Settysburg
Police report a fatal trailer fire yesterday in Settysburg that destroyed a nearby house. Victim Pi ych-Harley Hunter, 70, reportedly perished while attempting to escape as flames spread. Authorities said kerosene lamps or a kerosene source may have ignited the blaze.
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Settysburg
Harley Hunter
Bord
Hunter
Arrest State Aide For Impersonation At Downtown Hotel
An aide from the state was arrested on charges of impersonation and related offenses at a downtown hotel. The investigation cites identity misrepresentation and alleged battery during the incident. Authorities named a series of local figures tied to the case and scheduled further proceedings.
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Eaipinye
Lahr
Eorky Taiy
Bole
aRc
Wuburbaye
Merpterka
Heowvar
Af Downlown Hovel
Khrushchev Plans Revival of Cominform Network
Reports from Paris and Moscow say Khrushchev will promote a revival of the Cominform next month under a new name. East European satellites expected to attend. French Communist leaders reportedly urged in. News notes speculate on aims to tighten Moscow control and challenge Western Europe.
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Nikig Ss
RetrUuahichev
Moscow
Indic Hong
Eye
Bor Muwice
Thorez Bg
Fortia Low Hoven and Clearing House
Khrubhy I
Communist Party
Viatoslavin
Tito
Hhrushchov
Ouibviras
Communist Partien
Francols Billowx
Kyemin
New Record Store Opens in Surrey and Nearby
A new record store opens at 765 Elm Main Street, Surrey, featuring electropiee and phonographs, with sales, listening demos, and a grand opening planned. Nearby, a second shop at 21 Booth Center Street will offer records, media, and PV sets. The East Mu location plans to attract patrons with demonstrations and evening events during the reorganization period.
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Surrey Alm
Slocum
Elst Main Street
Tomomoy Willoper & Nin
Booth Center Street
Voniexs
Wil Teature Phono
Wrmnh Records
Madio
Twin Sons Born At Hospital Here
Twin sons are reported born at Coulis Memorial Hospital. Mother and babies are doing well, with both boys healthy and named after family members. Father present, hospital says the birth occurred today.
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Alan Fae
Coulis
Year records show 480 births near yearly peak
A 1968 civil registry report from Sidney Bilston notes 480 births, near a year high, with 42 deaths from heart disease and other causes. The document details births and fatalities by location, hospital cases, and stillbirths, highlighting hospitals as a major death site and noting nine sets of twins among births.
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Sirtus
Sidney B. Bilston
Jen Caveredt
Blain
Concord
Waynis
Scheof
Mlle
Hivee de Hoye
Tka
Kbit
Wes
Lwia
Guily
Ali
Blaton
No Relief From Cold Wave For Eastern U S
A harsh Arctic surge grips the eastern United States with subzero temperatures from the Rockies to New England. Forecasters warn of record lows in New York and New England, with heavy snow from the Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley and along the Atlantic coast, as officials brace for extreme winter conditions.
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Rocklox
New England
Rockies
Michigan
New York
Bonnville
Greay Lakes
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Florida
Philadelphia
Plains
Mercury
Wablinge
Bylow
Bozimin
Mont
Corryite Named to State Board by Salvation Army
Corryite to State Board, Sonvig renianum and Huupee named to advisory panel of Salvation Army in Camy ice 1954. Lt Col Paul D Beller confirms aim to assist program with other agencies to improve local advisory boards. Board convenes twice yearly and considers program efficiency and collaboration with televsion devices.
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Sonvig
Renianum
Wag Huupee
Mnetibve
Salvation Ary Im Camy Ice
Visory Davie
Paul D Beller
Nsist
Salvation Army
President calls for $2 billion hike in 1958 budget
President Eisenhower asked Congress for a FY 1958 budget boost of over two billion dollars for military spending and a record peacetime fund total of $71.8 billion. He urged protection for peace and freedom while opposing broad tax cuts, except potential relief for small business, and outlined priorities across defense, economic aid, and atomic energy programs. He noted the national debt target and anticipated lower deficits with restrained spending.
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Washington
T Jm
Messae
Atomic Energy Research and Development
Ateaic Uosdh
Hore Civil Defense
Ani Therthse
Ums Iphrvy
Eisenhower
Treasury
Humphrey
UN First
Biesenhower
Congress
Jamal
Conurans Fun
Ikea
Uhm Hinger
Reminders On Yule Seal Sale Advertised
In Ukr Coizy district residents were urged to participate in the Christmas Seal sale with proceeds benefiting the Erw Doumnty Heallharin Tubernnionie Ass oniation. Local workers hope donations will reach about $3000, with latest reminders still circulating.
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Ukr Coizy
York
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