Soviet Congress Opens Under Khrushchev Control
The Mat Congress in Moscow begins with Nikita Khrushchev as de facto ruler, promising seven year plans, educational shifts, and foreign policy changes. Opponents face denunciation as Khrushchev dominates proceedings, signaling a shift from collective leadership to concentrated power.
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Associated Press
Soviet Communist Party
Moscow
Nikita
Khrushchev
United States
Anastas I. Mikoyan
Stalin
Party
U.S.S.R
Huge Cleanup After Floods Recede Across Five States
Floods still menace five eastern and central states as waters recede in most areas. Red Cross reports more than 22 000 families affected by last week's disaster in Ohio Pennsylvania New York West Virginia and Tennessee. Cold air brings snow or rain as Ohio River nears flood peak with crest near midnight signaling ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Tasiana
Red Cross
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
Driver’s Actions Confusing Triggered South of Union City Crash
A Friday afternoon collision occurred about 10 miles south of Union City when F B Stafford who was turning from Route 77 into his drive swung left then right causing John D Carr 22 Meadville to attempt a pass. The crash caused about 60 damage to Staffords car and 110 to Carrs. no injuries were reported.
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John D. Carr
Meadville
Carr
Corry
Stafford
Cuba Turns Attention To World Situation
In Havana Cuba the revolutionary government shifts focus from internal organizing to international affairs led by provisional President Manuel Urrutia and cabinet ministers. The regime faces war crimes trials of Batista allies under Castro influence while preparing the sugar harvest and repairing infrastructure. Urrutia builds a qualified civil service as public trials provoke mixed reactions.
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Havana
Cuba
Manuel Urrala
Urrutia
Fidel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
Castro
Caracas
Batista
Camp Columbia
Pedro Morejon
Jesus Sosa Blianco
Pumping Begins At Pittston Mine After River Flood
The Susquehanna River diversion into Wyoming Valley coal tunnels traps 12 miners. Pumps to 5,000 gallons per hour expected to start Monday, with state funds of 2.5 million sought to finance the operation and boost unemployment relief as six mines stay closed and 6,000 miners are laid off.
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Rrrston
Susquehanna River
Wyoming Valley
Susquehanna
David L. Lawrence
Two Children Killed In Explosion Near Connellsville
In Ev arson, six miles north of Connellsville, a blast and fire swept a frame home killing Herman Krause Jr., 7, and his sister Sue Ann, 4. Mrs Krause, separated from her husband, said he woke to a smoke smell and the explosion prevented him from reaching the children.
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Connellsville. PA
Evarson
Connellsville
Herman Krause Jr
Suey Ann
Mrsnl
Herman Krause
Krause
Consulting Engineer Overbeke Dies in California Heart Attack
John W. Overbeke a consulting hydraulic engineer for the Convair Divisions of General Dynamics Corp died Saturday in La Jolla California from a heart attack He was based in San Diego and 7 dollars mentioned appears unrelated to the death.
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THISS
LA Jolda
Calif
John W. Overbeke
Convair
General Dynamics Corp
San Diego
Four dead in carbon monoxide poisoning at Philadelphia home
Katherine Halges found hostess Covilla Doyle 55 alive after a dinner when Marie Doyle 23 Ernestine D Estal 68 and Joseph Gately 27 died from fumes. Daniel Doyle 65 died in a basement car. Covilla Doyle was hospitalized. Homicide Sgt McBride said it bears death by own action with unfortunate aftermath.
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Philadelphia
Katherine Halges
Daniel Doyle
Garde
igMielor
Was
Doyle
Marie
Katherine
Ernestine K. D'Estal
Joseph Gately
John d. McBride
We Homicide Squad
Birdland Exec Stabbed To Death in New York
New York police report an assistant manager at Birdland stabbed to death near a service bar in the Broadway jazz club. Zacharia Levy, 36, of Valley Stream New York, was found about 2 40 by a bartender.
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Birdland
NEW York
Zacharia Levy
Valley Stream
Council to Weigh New Equipment for Streets Dept
Council meets in special session at 7:90 tonight to consider a major purchase for the city streets department. J R Dearing heads the department and last week prepared to open bids near 14500 dollars for a rubber tired high lift.
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Cony Uny Comen Wil
City Streets
J. R. Dearing
An & Rubber Tire
W. W. Waterhouse
Clair Capwell
eWay
News Director Gilbert Martyn Dies in Los Angeles
Gilbert Martyn, 53, longtime news director of KTLA in Los Angeles, died Saturday after a battle with throat cancer. He served eight years at KTLA and earlier worked as a radio newsman, shaping station coverage and on air presentation.
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Los Angeles
Gilbert Martyn
KTLA
Writer Lands Work Of Charity By Bea Stewart
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE praises Bea Stewart for tireless charity in Corry. The letter lauds her habit of opening home to sew and quilt for the needy, coordinating calls and donations, and matching clothing sizes to children. Her sustained effort helped families after fires and during hardship, with Bea’s Helpers a constant force.
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Bea Stewart
Voice OF the People
Corry Journal
Thei
Bea
Corry
Virginia Calls Session To Halt Over Racial Mixing
A Virginia legislative session is convening to halt integration in Arlington and related areas amid court orders to enroll four Black students at Stratford Junior High. Governor and lawmakers vow a priority program while deferring specifics and noting federal court actions. Newport News, Charlottesville, Front Royal, and Arlington are named in the controversy.
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Virginia
Rictimond
Fei Avant
Bsl
Waterton
Gwen Landgay
Almond Jo
Ursin
Federal
Judes
Arrington
Sith Nestl
Tegiaha
Almind
Arlington
Norrolls
Charlottesville
Front Royal
Altington
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Dist
Albert V. Bryan
Stratford Junior High School
J.H. Simmonds
Jury selection begins in Powell sedition trial in San Francisco
The Powell sedition trial opens with jury selection under Chief U.S. Dist. Judge Louis L. Goodman. Defendants John W. Powell Sylvia Powell and Julian Schuman face charges under the 1917 Sedition Act for circulating The China Monthly Review implying germ warfare and U.S. wartime obstruction.
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San Francisco
Powell
Congress
U.S. Dist
Louis £. Soodiman
John W. Powell
Sylvia
Julian Schumal
New York
Shanghai
China Monthly Review
Will
Schuman
United States
U.S
University of Missouri
Office of War Information
Washington
China
Sylvia Campbell
Pendleton, Ore
UNRRA
Boston
Ri ‘le
Review
Los Angeles
A. L. Wirin
Red
Wirin
SINGER GOGI GRAFT WEDS LAS VEGAS LAWYER
Singer Gogi Graft and attorney Robert Rifkind married in Las Vegas and returned home. both are widowed once before. The couple, ages 34 and 30, were joined by Rabbi Bernard Cohen with no immediate honeymoon planned due to busy schedules.
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Hollywood
Gogi Graft
Robert Rifkind
Miss Grant
Rifkind
Las Vegas
Bernard Cohen
Governor seeks $2.4 million for Port Griffith flood relief
Harrisburg AP governor Lawrence urged the Legislature to appropriate 24 million for Port Griffith flood relief and 500000 for western Pennsylvania aid. He pressed for faster federal mine drainage payments and swift relief to 4000 Anthracite miners affected by the Wyoming Valley flood after a Sunday meeting with state and federal officials. Lawrence said efforts to rescue 12 miners trapped by the Susquehanna flood were the top priority.
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Harrisburg
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Wyoming Villey
Lawrance
Port Griffith
Pennsylvani
Susquehanna
Inter Mine
Meadville Flood Toll Stirring Yet Uncertain Losses
The Meadville flood caused major property damage with losses approaching 95 million dollars across Meadville and nearby areas. Fire chief Carman reports boats and amphibious craft used, multiple buildings destroyed by explosion or flood, and around-the-clock service disruptions. Gas lines and damaged equipment threaten ongoing danger as residents remain unaccounted for and federal aid may be sought.
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Meadville
Citizens Emergency Committee
George X. Shmonetta
Is Uth
Bowie Cine
Offeiple
Frederick Carton
Carman
Talon
Meadville Fire Department
Pivey
Berserk Farmer Fights Police In Clinton Shootout
Harold Laing, 45, armed with a shotgun, held off 20 officers for six hours at a rural Clinton home. He wounded three, including Sheriff Marvin Bruhn and Deputy Richard Varden, before electricity to the house was cut and tear gas used. The altercation followed an argument with his wife and brother. the farm worker Charles Liver reported a head wound. Edmund and Betty, ages 14 and 10, were evacuated during the gunfire.
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Clinton
Harold Laing
Marvin Bruhn
Fanny
Lalo
Laie
Bies
Brothey
David
Charles Liver
Laing
Hii
Tadhg
Edmund
Betty
Jack Leverena
Den
Richard Varden
Ex FBI Agent Heads Alaska Legislature in New Session
Juneau report: Alaska’s first Legislature convened with ex FBI agent serving as guide to lawmakers. Hugh J. Wade, 67, secretary of state, leads the administration as Gov. William Egan remains hospitalized after emergency surgery. Beltz and Taylor named Senate president and House speaker respectively.
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Juneau
Alaska
FBT
Hugh J. Wade
William A. Egan
PEL
Northland
Wade
William B. Beltz
Warren A. Taylor
Wad
Beltz
Flood prompts push for Kinzua Dam and river defenses
Flood eased but prompted Warren officials to press for Kinzua Dam development and new river protections. Seneca tribes appeal stalls the dam and local leaders seek a protective dike for the Allegheny River while the city awaits broader relief and reconstruction funds. The Deluxe Metal Furniture Co resumes activity Wednesday after flood damage. Damage in Warren totals not yet released.
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Allegheny River
Warren
Pittsburgh
Thomas K. Croul
Warren General Hospital Assorciation
Kingua
Creal
Deluxe Metal Furniture Company
Boy Drowns While Trying To Save Friend
Tiverton mourns as two youths, Eric Gustafson aged 16 and James Carswell aged 19, perished after one fell through thin ice on a pond while attempting to rescue the other. Police said Gustafson drowned yesterday as Carswell reached out for help and slipped.
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Tiverton
Eric Gustafson
James Carsvatho
Oviric
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