Army Defends Operation Smack as Justified Raid
Seoul reports the army defended last Sundays Western Korea raid known as Operation Smack. It said praise is due for the operation and disputed claims of mismanagement or deception. Capt Clair Wolfe, public information officer, said he was not relieved, and generals watched the assault with reporters. American casualties included three killed and several wounded. 60 percent of the wounded returned to duty next day as 150 troops used heavy artillery, tanks, and air power after intense bombardment.
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Seoul
Korea
U.S
Vissers
Clair
Wolfe
Omaha
Neb
Cor
Ais
Maid To Generis
Wempfon
7Th Division
U. N
Tokyo
Hoffman
R- Mich
Bray
R-Ind
Edith Nourse Rogers
Rmoss
House
Short
R-Mo
House Armed Services Committee
Mother Accused Of Trying To Kill Children In Pa
In Clearfield Pennsylvania 21-year-old Nancy Gearhart of DuBois is accused of attempting to suffocate her infant children. Police found her with the children in a home where a mil murder note cited domestic troubles. Gearhart appeared before Alderman M. J. Edner, claiming she did not intend harm but wanted to injure someone.
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Clearfield
Nancy Gearhart
DuBois
Gearhart
M. 1
Edner
Irigiter Seimeone
Pusan Ravaged By Raging Fire
A major blaze devastated Pusan retching wide areas with 600 structures destroyed and thousands evacuated. An American officer reported no U.S. fatalities but many injuries among local residents as the fire raged overnight and began to ease by morning.
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Mali
Svollet Provisiona
South
Arty
Kn Win
Dundee
Toni
Nominations squabble hits GOP nominations effort
Sen Lyndon Johnson assails Republican infighting over defense nominees saying the country bears the damage as Senate battles loom over Roger M. Kyes and other picks. Sen Taft warns Democrats may spin the row for political gain while noting appointed officials face scrutiny over business ties and performance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Senate
Lemter Tait
Ohio
Roger M. Kyes
Senate Armed Services Committee
Charles E. Wilson
Defense
General Motors
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Abo
Wilson
Todbson
Robert B. Anderson
Navy
Harold Talbott
Robert T. B. Stevens
Johnson
Taft
Federal Lobbying Act ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
A U S district judge struck down section 308 of the Federal Lobbying Act as unconstitutional citing its penalties and registration requirement. The ruling followed long standing charges involving two state agricultural commissioners, one now deceased, and two other individuals.
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Ey Ganoclane
Washington
U.S
Alexander Hofszott
Wesihat
Fine Sees No Hope For Sales Or Income Levy
Gov. John Fine warns the 1958 legislative session may be brief as lawmakers resist broad based taxes. He notes a need for 197 million dollars in new revenue and cites a Democratic-Republican bloc likely to block sales or income taxes. He backs economies from the Chesterman Committee and outlines potential state reorganizations while signaling opposition to consolidations and hospital closures.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
John 5
Fine
General Assembly
Bov
Chesterman Committee
Mel
Mines Department
Labor and Industry
Fish and Game Commissions
Forests and Waters Department
Car Drying Off Hydrant Slams Into Tree in Corry
A car driven by Sanfrid Wester left East Columbus Avenue, ripped a hydrant, and struck a tree after veering off the highway. Water workers shut off the gusher around 12:20 p.m. The front end was badly damaged, with the car totaling. In a separate county report, Mrs Yvonne Cowburn, 20, died from injuries after a five-car collision on Saturday in Wellsville, with nine others injured including her husband Herbert.
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Columbus Avenue
Nnty
Sanfrid Wester
Corry
R. D
Baldib
Wester
Wayne Street
Tygdrant
Corry Water Supply Co
Wellsville
W. A
Yvonne Cowburn
Tlynsds
Slaying at Koje Island Camp Tied to POW Mutiny
At Koje Island Camp a U S soldier was killed during a mutiny by imprisoned Koreans and a South Korean guard. Two ROK platoons and one American platoon corrected the scene after the clash. The POWs surrendered three inmates, claiming responsibility for the death. an investigation is ongoing.
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Koje Island
Prvaniesy
Wetlnasuy
Kojo Talauiel
She Ui
Gom- Wiand
Wie
Odin Palind
Republic of Korea
Tne Ror
ROK
Koj Wospital
Russian Bomber Downed Off Korea Coast by Sabre Jets
Allied Sabres shot down a twin engined Russian built bomber off North Korea west coast and destroyed one MiG fighter while damaging another. Fifth Air Force cited 8 buildings 5 vehicles 6 locomotives 29 boxcars destroyed, B29s hit two supply centers near Kum and Suryo, Navy said Marine pilots from carrier Badaeng Stuart destroyed 92 buildings and damaged 36 nearby.
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Associated
Seoul
North Korea
Fifth Air Force
Pols
West
Eighth Army
Karangpo
Fifth Air Forc
Sb Kum
Suryo
Wonsin
Navy
U. S. Marine
Badaeng Stuart
West Cosist
Nominating Eight Forc. Ofc. Posts At Corry Chamber
Corry Chamber of Commerce today announced a slate of eight candidates to fill four director terms. Nominees are Harry Barach, B C Bennett, Bernard Burns, Harold Flowers, Lloyd Meerdink, Alfred Olds, Jack Stahl and Leo Al. Additional nominations via petitions from at least 10 members close February 7 at 3 p.m. with ballots later issued to members.
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Corry
Chamber
Lawrence Thomas
Robert Tumbvell
Philip Zalmexk Wid Rasseias Brown
Rift Between Congress And Ike Denied In White House Briefing
Washington officials denied a growing rift between President Eisenhower and Congress over government streamline efforts. A plan to modify voting rules for reorganizations could ease vetoes, with Hagerty saying Eisenhower was aware and not opposed, while Budget Director Dodge testified against the changes. The proposal would lower the threshold to approve executive reorganization plans from a majority of both houses to a simple majority of those present and voting.
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Associated
Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
House
Jamey C. Hagerty
Congressional
Seaders
Hagerty
Joseph M. Dodge
Dodge
Wille House
Three Planes Still Missing In Pacific Northwest Search
Weather hampers rescue as rain and high winds ground planes. Three military craft vanish in the Pacific Northwest with 22 aboard plus a missing Central British Columbia Airways plane. Seven aboard a CBCA flight near Vancouver, B C, five are unaccounted, one found alive. An RCAF Mitchell disappears on a training flight to Vancouver, five aboard. A U S Navy Privateer with ten aboard vanishes near Whidbey Island after clearance to land at the naval air station. The Dakota with seven aboard vanishes over the Chilcotin wilderness.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
U.S. Navy
Central British Columbia Airways
Vancouver
B. C
CBCA
Rcaf Mitchell
Saskatoon
Sask
Whidbey Island ‘Naval Air Station
Here
Boy Found Hanged in Altoona Cellar
A ten year old boy, Fred Denny McCaulley, was found hanged in his Altoona cellar shortly after he was told to turn off the television. Deputy Coroner Wilant Crawford stated the investigation will determine if the incident was accidental.
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Altoona
Fred Denny McCaulley
Wilant Crawford
Vmlpp
Appointments Before Senate For Action Today
Three top Eisenhower nominees expected swift Senate action. Nominees include Oswald B. Macaulay of New York for UN Human Rights Commission, Winthrop W. Aldrich as ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Herman Phielenr of California as legal adviser to the State Department. Wiley Dulles heads a committee review as officials weigh pension and testimony plans.
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Associated
Prena Washington
Siseeinnwen
Wiley
Ares Mini
Oswald B
Hurd
New York
U.S
United Nations Human Rights
Franklin D
Eletnor Roosevelt
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Great Certain
Walter 8. Gifford
Herman Phiener
California
Wve
Stave de Viiarsesesu
Adrian 8. Fisher
Style Dulles
Europe
Redraft of Pennsylvania Constitution Sparks Legislative Clash
In Harrisburg, debate over a 1953 constitutional convention pits opponents led by Sen. Bernard J. Kessler against House Speaker Charles C. Smith. Governor Fine supports a convention while Dem leaders back reform. A bill to set up convention machinery, HB No. 1, was introduced in the State House.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Tay Tun
Taleine Puri
Capitol
Ronard J. Kessler
Rone Taster
Charles C. Smith
Philadelphia
Smith
Guv
John
Fine
Getters
Jiestefe
State House
Albert W. Johnson
McKenn
UN workers seek delay in answering loyalty probe questions
United Nations staff representatives urge Secretary General Trygve Lie to grant Americans time to respond to questions in the million-dollar loyalty investigation. The 40-member staff council voted unanimously for consultation before Lie acted on Singerprint, while U.N. Americans continue the questionnaires. Lie, unsettled by staff reaction, said the actions aim to protect U.N. staff interests. The birthday wreath for Franklin D. Roosevelt was placed at Hyde Park.
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U. N
Trygve Lié
Washington
U. W
Wls
Lie
Singerprint
U. S
Ovyiouaiy
TL. N
Hyde Park
Eisenhower Wa
Ltate
Franklin B. Roosevelt
Hurry
Preman
Warmer Weather Forecast After Cold Spell
Weather readers can expect a thaw within the next day or two as temperatures rise from a frigid mid teens to the high 20s. Early reports indicate a steady warming trend with improving road conditions as icy patches reduce and maintenance crews work through the night.
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Rosd
Driver Hurt In Truck Smashup Near Corry Route 6
At 9 40 last night two trucks collided four and a half miles west of Corry on Route 6. Howard H Jolson 43 of Corry and Donald Benninke 30 of Cory were involved. Jolson suffered facial head lacerations and was treated at Cor Memorial Hospital and released. vehicle damage totaled 450 dollars with Jolson's truck valued at 200 and Benninke's at 260. Jolson attempted to pass Benninke when the crash occurred.
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Corry Onl
Howard H. Jolson
Corry
B. D
Donald Benninke
Cory
Johnson
Cor Memorial Hospital
Bennink
Executioner Belts Wife During Bridge Game
Mrs. Caroline Wilson testifies that her Pittsburgh husband Frank Lee Wilson struck her after she doubled his bridge bid at a October 1946 game. She recounts a room-length shove and says she has suffered years of lack of support since their 1961 separation.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Caroline Wilson
Frank Lee Wilson
Wilsons
Wilson
Park
Rock~Mlew Prison
Lasso Operation Aboard Vessel Near Louisiana Coast
Workers attempt a high risk lasso maneuver to cap a blazing gas well offshore near the Louisiana coast. Aiming to reach the top of the flame filled well, crew extended a boom by 10 feet and fed 9 steel lassos toward the burning stack as two wells burned about a mile off the coast, risking a dangerous incident.
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Gulf of Mexico
Hraugier
Louisiana
Dulles and Stassen Begin European Mission
Secretary of State Dulles and Foreign Aid Chief Stassen depart Washington for a European tour to gauge Western defense unity and policy, aiming to report back on European integration and prospects for a coordinated defense program. They will visit Rome Paris London Bonn Brussels and then return by February 8.
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Washington
Dulles
Harold Stassen
Europe
West Sinmpean
Soulion
Wilts
Brfore
West Europe
Didles
Unis
Stassen
Hisenhower
Tyrin
Strissen
White House
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Tinmu
Congress
Rome
Paris
London
Bonn
Netherlands
Brussels
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Bene Mide
Dix
Eisenhower
Woman guilty of marrying cousin in deportation case
A federal jury found an eight year old Greek woman guilty of marrying her first cousin to avoid deportation. The marriage was illegal under state law. The defendant, Maridouln Amtontos Georga, and her husband Mare Grange of Chester West Virginia face up to five years in jail and fines up to five thousand dollars. A separate verdict acquitted another man, John Athanaston, aged 64, for alleged illegal marriage.
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Jess Pittsburgh
Maridouln Amtontos Georga
Cassin
John Athanaston
Quippa
George
Mist Grong
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