U S Sabrejets Move to Formosa Base
U S Sabrejets from the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing landed at a Nationalist air base south of Taipei to bolster defense of Formosa and its Tachens. Officials say the jets will screen evacuation plans and bolster the Seventh Fleet while redeployments near potential trouble spots highlight global US air power.
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Associated Press
Formosa
U. S
Okinawa
Philippines
U S
Taipei
Tachen Islands
Here
Singapore
Midway
U. S. Navy
Xnex
Yorktown
Kearsarge
Wasp
Far East
Tokyo
Fao Bubrejets
Formos
Earle E. Partridge
FEAF
Wilson
Partridge
Fear 40 Seamen Lost Off Iceland
Forty British seamen aboard two trawlers were feared lost off Iceland in a snowstorm. The 810 ton Roderigo and 589 ton Lorella sent distress signals as they heeled over, radios broadcasting for seven minutes before silence. The deadly black frost forms icy haze that coats decks and rigging and can capsize ships if crews cannot hack it away.
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Iceland
Hull
England
Wreck Delays Trains Between Baltimore and Washington
A wreck on the tracks between Baltimore and Washington delayed Pennsylvanian Railroad No. 681 by about three hours, forcing an 11 p.m. departure from Harrisburg to 8 a.m. arrival in Corry, with only minor local impact and the city mail missing the schedule. The event followed by the dedication of Allegheny General Hospital’s new $100 000 cobalt radiation center.
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City
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sailroad
Ol City
Ttn
Proresuroh
Allegheny General Hospital
Ten Below Cold Snap Strikes Northwestern Pa
A bitter cold wave drenched Northwestern Pennsylvania with snowfall as temperatures plummeted toward ten below zero. Four inches of frost snow fell overnight, with a high of 25 degrees recorded locally and winds up to 35 miles per hour. Highway crews roared to keep roads open while the city urged downtown parking bans after 2 am to aid plowing.
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Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
George Mulderick
Highway Department
East
West Main Street
Pennsyylvania
Permayvania
Pittsburgh
Macarthur Urges World to Abolish War on 76th Birthday
General Douglas MacArthur, celebrated in Los Angeles with three speeches and a statue dedication at MacArthur Park, urged nations to outlaw war and denounce sensational political rhetoric. He warned that war as a shortcut to power risks annihilation and called for global disarmament in concert with major powers while resuming his role as Remington Rand chairman.
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Associates Press
Los Angeles
Douglas Macarthur
Japan
Far Eastern
MacArthur
MacArthur Park
New York
Remington Rand Corp
American Legion
Wesin
Health Dept Aide Edna Mowery Is Dismissed
Harrisburg secretary to the state health secretary since 1981 Edna M Mowery is fired effective February 1 1984 anniversary of her employment Dr Charles J Wilbur deputy secretary said the new head Dr Berwyn Mattison chose to replace her The Sun Oil Co reports 1984 consolidated net income of 340 343 7B and earnings per share of 4 17 down from 45 163 602 and 5 85 respectively.
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Qurovraecu
Harrisburg
State Secretary of Health
Department
Charles J. Wilbur
Edna M. Mowery
Berwyn Mattison
Buffalo
N. C
SUN
Philadelphia
Sun Oil Co
Home construction totals near two hundred thirteen thousand
City engineers report 1954 shows 21 new homes built at a total cost of 213600 with 16495 for 16 private garages. Overall construction and alterations reached 809168. The Raymond Mfg Co factory and office at South Center and Pleasant led dollar volume at 490000. First Church of Christ Scientist began a new building at 500.
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Persimita
Raymond Mfg. Ca
South Center
Pleasant
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Snyder Circle property owners appeal 1955 assessments
Snyder Circle residents voiced objections to 1955 property assessments during a three hour Tex Revision and Appeals hearing. William Roehrig secured permission to tape the session while attorney William Peiffer outlined common issues, including housing type and easements. Robert Foley asked to submit an appeal at the end, a first since proceedings began.
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Snyder Circle
Tex
William Roehrig
Bnyder Circle
M. 8
Cobbett
William Peiffer
Roehrig
Brown
Tous
Robert Foley
Clymer
N.Y
Org
Fea
Widow Found Slain as Fire Ravages Pittsburgh Home
Police and five responders found a 60 year old widow dead from skull fracture in her home near a rooming house in the Shadyside district. A fire in another room appeared set to conceal the murder. The victim had been a longtime secretary to the late Bishop Hugh Boyle of Pittsburgh. Two women commended in Harrisburg for public service and political work were acknowledged by the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women.
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Pittsburgh
Evels ‘Thomas
Voomera
Thoms
Shutly~ Stlde
Hugh ©. Boyle
Harrisburg
Condemnation Hearing Tightens on Hepler Property Values
Lester Hepler of Liberty faces a revised assessment after a condemnation case for a sewer right of way. A three member board previously awarded 800 for the land, with Hepler claiming values up to 15 000. Hepler and attorney William Peiffer contested the new levies before the Revision and Appeals Board, urging objective, nonpersonal valuations.
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Lester Hepler
Liberty Tovet
A & House
Hepler
Marahlend
William Peiffer
Ta Revision and Appeals Board
Matty
Peiffer
Ciy
Hoger Brown
Tas Summer
Hepler Si
Brown
Corry-Jamestown
Agencies Exempt from Reorganization list released
Governor Lewidar’s aides name ten agencies exempt from a proposed reorganization. Lawmakers may alter the list when the bill is debated in the House next Monday. Exemptions include the Public Utility Commission, Liquor Control Board, Milk Control Commission, Tax Commission, Game Commission, Fin h Commission, Civil Service Commission, Board of Personnel, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and Brandywine Battlefield Park Commission.
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Xem
Harrisburg
George M. Lewidar
House
Henry M. Lender
Legislative Neck
Governor's Office
Public Utility Commission
Liquor Control Board
Milk Control Commission
Tax Waunlaaton Board
Game Commission
Finh Commission
Civi Service Commission
Board of Perote
Pennsylvanian Historical and Museum Commission
Brandywine Battlefield Park
Death of financier Serge Rubinstein shocks New York
Serge Rubinstein, 48, noted Wall Street figure and draft dodger, was found dead in his Fifth Avenue apartment in what police described as a strangling murder. The body showed cords tied to wrists and ankles, with a two inch tape gag, as relatives stayed overnight. Police noted a disturbed room and possible rack of a safe. Rubinstein, once famed for multilingual prowess and a vast art collection, faced deportation actions and a notorious court history. The investigation continued as details emerged from the scene and associates.
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Associated Press
New York
Serge Rubinstein
Wall Street
Bolind
William Morter
M. Morter
Rubinstein
Francis W. Hy Adams
Adams
Stella
Genio
Rembrandt
Romney
Stockholm
Viena
Paris
Mystery of Eisenhower school aid eyed by Kelley
Rep Kelley says the Presidents school construction program remains a major Washington mystery. He notes the State of the Union mentions federal aid for classrooms but the budget omits funding. Kelley urges a stronger plan and criticizes tax and debt limits hindering municipal school improvements.
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Asoveimten
Washington
Kelley
Dpa
Eisenhower
House Education and Labor Committee
Communitien
J and L Income Down in Pittsburgh Steel Report
J and L Income shows a drop with reported earnings of 28 million in 1964 versus 91 million in 1963. Per share figures fell to 3.00 dollars from 4.77, and sales reached about 492 million, down from 624 million the prior year.
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Pittsburgh
Jonts & Lugby Inn Steel Corp
Bales
GM Reports 1954 Profits Up Despite Sales Dip
General Motors Corp. reports 1954 earnings of about 806 million dollars or 9085 a share, up 35 percent from 1953, with sales around 982.5 million and the 1960 record earnings level cited for comparison. The company also notes a 835 million dollar income tax provision for 1954.
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New York
General Motors Corp
Hanes
Alfred P. Sloan
Harlow H. Curtice
U.S
General Motors
New York Block Exchange
Tree Surgeon Sought for Slaying Found Dead in Car
Potsdam New York 21 year old tree surgeon Eugene Gowell sought for two days in the slaying of his wife Peay 18 is found dead in a parked car from suicide by asphyxiation. Police report a note admitting the killing and say the wife was beaten and suffocated in their Carlisle Pennsylvania apartment. The motor vehicle was found near Knapps Station twelve miles east of Potsdam. Gowell had escaped from jail December 5 and left behind his one year old son Eugene.
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Potsdam
Eugene Gowell
Peay
Carlisle
M. L. Stevenson
St. Lawrence County Coronet
Gilson
Cowell
Iit
New Destroyer To Be Launched For Navy
The U S Navy plans to unveil the first all purpose destroyer USS Forrest Sherman next week at Bath Maine. Built by Bethlehem Steel Corp the vessel is described as fast flexible and capable of mass production for wartime needs.
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Forrest F Sherman
Admiral Sherman
Naval Operations
Will Thriaten
Conien
Enclus
Bath
Gurney
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Navy
Ouret
Senate debates curbs on Eisenhower war authorization
A small group of senators pressed to narrow the power the President could use to order U S forces to fire in defense of Formosa. Amendments by Humphrey and Kefauver would limit action to Formosa and allied areas, while supporters warn a broad grant risks triggering a preventive war with China.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Formoan
House
Senate
China
Sen
Knowland
California
U. S
Humphrey
D-Minn
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Fisenhower
Chim Mathlans
Humphrey Tit
Tormosa
Pescatores
Forme
United Nations Aleetvisione Sen
Mrvt
Cho
Nafet
Tiestf
Ehimjne Sen
Moose
Ind-Ore
Puke
Morae
Arthur W. Sendford
Joint Chiefs of Star
Aero Film Premiere For Aero Supply Workers
An Aero film titled Sony Th Flys will be shown at a Sanury Way venue for Aero Supply Co workers and Coast personnel. The screening includes a special program for Aero employees before the main feature and a later send to California for distribution.
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Sony
Watt
Corry
Jayatary
Rex Pheatry
Oa. i. Sanuy
Aero Supply
Tumilliries Wea
Nirecall
Joon
California
Aero
Fmn
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Formosan Base
Seventh Fleet
Gen. MacArthur
Health Dept Aide
S. Rubinstein
Butler
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