Bedwell Denies Sisters' Murders In Illinois Court
CHICAGO police and sheriff officials pressured Edward Bedwell a 21 year old Skid Row drifter to sign a 9.4 page confession claiming he and a companion killed the Grimes Sisters near a rural road southwest of Chicago. Bedwell testified before Chief Justice Crowley retracting the confession and seeking bail while his attorney argued the confession was coerced.
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Chicago
Edward
Bennie) Bedwell
Skid Row
Grimes Sisters
Betwell
Shere A
Wilbert F. Crowley
David E. Bradshaw
Bedwell
Pattlein
Joseph Lohman
Frank
Grimes
Reed Resigns From Supreme Court After 19 Years
President Eisenhower accepts the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Blanley Reed effective February 25. Reed, 72, will retire with full pay and may serve occasionally. This opens Eisenhower’s fourth potential Supreme Court appointment, alongside Warren Harlan and Brennan. The White House offered no immediate successor details. The president praised Reed’s long and splendid public service record.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Supreme Court
Blanley Reed
Reed
Eizenhower
Warren
Harlan
Brennan
White House
Tisenhower
Erie Chamber Pledges Fight to Save Route 6
Greater Erie Chamber of Commerce pledges support to save Route 6. Charman Earl M Tyan stated the group will back a threepronged drive to secure adequate highway links from the County. The highway department cited no decision yet and promised careful analysis before acting.
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E — Geminion
Greater Erie Chamber of Commerce
Charman Earl M Tyan
Pennsylvania Highways Department
Bureau of Public Roads
Kadar Claims Party Victory In Budapest Comment
Fragmentary report notes Kadar proclaiming a party victory amid Budapest industrial centers. It mentions alleged Soviet support and a government broadcast detailing struggle against bourgeois elements.
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Kadar
Budapest
County Boosts 1957 Allotment To Mead Park
County commissioners increased 1957 appropriations with Mead Park receiving 2500 dollars, supplementing city funds and adding 500 each for Wattsburg Fair Association Lake Erie Community Park Albion Community Park, plus 250 to North East Albion Edinboro Waterford. A 250 grant was set aside for the Erie Armory Reserve Center morale use, aligning with prior naval force support.
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Auuiys
Exje County
Massi
Corey
Wattsburg Fair Association
Lake Erie
Albion Community Park
North
Albion
Edinboro
Waterford
Erle Armory
Naval Guard
Naval Reserve
Eisenhower presses changes to refugee and immigration laws
President Eisenhower urged major immigration reform in a 2,090 word message to Congress. He called for about 65,000 more immigrant entry grants annually by basing quotas on the 1950 population census and redistributing limits to reflect actual arrivals since 1934. The plan would largely raise limits for southern Europeans and Mediterranean peoples seeking entry to the United States.
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Apmeele Eisenhower
Congress
Une
Eisenhower
United States
Snowfall Persists Across Pennsylvania Regions
Snow continues across Pennsylvania with further accumulations expected in western and northern areas. The forecast calls for warmer air inland turning to rain in some sections while northern parts may hold snow into early tomorrow. Partial clearing is predicted for Friday by the weatherman.
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Pennsylvania
Pefihaylvania
Proposed Law Would Require Fluoridation Vote
A Senate bill would require a majority vote in any Pennsylvania municipality to fluoridate public water. The measure would put fluoridation to a public election and require a permit from the state Health Department with guidelines on fluoride amounts and intervals. Violators face up to $1000 fine or one year in jail or both.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
State Healthy Department
Health Department
Inmate clash at Palermo prison leaves injured
Several hundred Valermo prisoners clashed with police using gas and tear gas. A life-term inmate was killed while about 5 voters and 10 officers suffered injuries as improvised projectiles were hurled from the prison roof into the court area.
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Palermo
Sicuyum
Valermo
Russian grain harvest the largest in Soviet history
A Soviet report on the first year of the current five year plan claims a record grain harvest and notes a 1 percent overachievement of the 1958 economic plan. It also reports heavy industry at 114 percent of target and consumer goods at 94 percent, with limited data on individual fuelers and no 1956 quota figures published.
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Staslits
Ussr
iCabinet
Stalin
Army Doctors To Check Saud's Son At Walter Reed
Army doctors will examine 17 year old Prince Mushhar today at Walter Reed Army Hospital. The heir to the Saudi throne arrived with his mother and is on a visit hosted by President Eisenhower. The examination is part of a routine medical check.
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Saud
Mushhor
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Hing
Baud
Risenhower
Plant Blast Closes Longstanding Rhode Island Facility
Palf ue Penis 'pylvonic Boyer Co, wrecked by an explosion January 7, halts operations permanently after 38 years. The blast killed three workers and injured eight, leveling a core of buildings. President John Schwab cites damaged circuits and wiring as making plant operation impossible, announcing liquidation and closure of the company plant.
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Penis ‘Pylvonic Boyer Co
John Schwab
Rns
Schwab
Fire damages WT Grant Co store in accidental blaze
Firefighters estimated $6,000 damage from flames and smoke at the WT Grant Co store. Officials cited defective wiring in the sprinkler drops, with the blaze starting in a wine display area. No injuries were reported.
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Mraver Falls
WT Grant Co
Wales
Winedow
Senate Dems Say Mid East Plan Faces Hearings
Senate Democrats push plan to fund up to 200 million dollars for Middle East military and economic aid. Hearings by Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services begin this week. House voices move toward split proposals, with ongoing debates on the separation of military aid and economic assistance. President Eisenhower’s policy faces extensive congressional scrutiny ahead of potential amendments.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Howie
Bisenhower
Middle East
Senate
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Senate Foreign Relations and “Armed Services Committees
Ian Russell
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dulles
Lyndon B. Johns
Soi
Texas
Russell
Elser
Shower
U. S
Leader Cuts Estimate On Sales Taxes
Leader announced a revised sales tax projection for the two year period ending May 81. The new estimate reduces expected revenue from the tax, with administration officials citing ongoing adjustments to tax administration and possible changes in how the levy is collected. The remarks touched on criticism of current collectors and hinted at forthcoming changes while avoiding detailed discussion.
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Opurg
Gov. Leader
Commonwealth
Wits Smilon Dolians
Charles Seligman
Prisoner Leaves $10,000 to Fellow Inmate
Inmate 86 years old, serving time at a state prison, reportedly left almost $10,000 in his estate to another prisoner. Former warden Alva Weaver acts as executor. The money was earned during military service and saved while incarcerated, with one recipient identified as a fellow inmate.
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Seanedek
Tom ‘Sisson
Prion
Alva Weaver
Powers
Penn State Dean Installed on Turnpike Commission Amid Suspensions
A 41 year old educator, A Williamson, was installed as a Dauphin County Turnpike Commissioner while two others face suspensions amid grand jury indictments. McSorley vows to contest suspension and continue duties. Torrance declares intent to seek legal action to protect his role, and Williamson will balance Penn State deanship with Turnpike work as negotiations continue.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Merritt. A. Williamson
Pennsylvania State University
James A. Finnegan
Commonwealth
Orveh
Wallner
G. Franklin
McSorley
James F. Torrance
Dauphin County
Grand Jury
Lem
Commission
Thomas J. Evans
I Torrance
Evans
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Torrance
Williamson
Penn State
Wiliamson
Gov
Tender
Wilson Faces Quiz On Draft Dodger Controversy
President Eisenhower defended Wilson's claim that many National Guard enlistees during the Korean War avoided death. A secretary's unwise remark sparked questions while Wilson urged six months of active basic training for new Guard recruits. Wilson to testify Monday at a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing on reserve programs.
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Masel Wana
Wilson
Congress
Eisenhower
Armed Services
Guard
Brooks
D-La
National Guard
Car and truck collide on Route 6 causing damage
State Police report a sideswipe crash on Route 6 west of Corry and Hye injuring no one. Robert M. Stroud, 36, from Birrainghant Michigan, drove the car while George R. Kari, of Union City, operated the truck. Stroud attempted to pass as the truck began a left turn, totaling about 1700 in damage to both vehicles.
Police Crackdown in South Montgomery Bombings
Police in Montgomery Alabama tightened the crackdown on recent bombings targeting homes and churches. Detectives sought new evidence as authorities said several white suspects have been detained or questioned, with officials announcing held suspects and family participation claims amid ongoing investigation.
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South Monsnomery
Lee Area
Aleady
Leas
Isto
Clyde
Elty
Floods Rage In Appalachians Prompt Federal Relief Request
Emergency crews rushed into the Appalachian mining region as floods from a massive winter surge left thousands homeless across four states. Eight deaths were reported in Kentucky and three in West Virginia with extensive property damage and ongoing efforts by the Army, Red Cross, and Civil Defense to aid victims. Governors Chandler and Underwood urged President Eisenhower for immediate federal aid as the disaster spread into Tennessee and Virginia. Continued coverage details mounting tolls and rescue operations.
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Lout
Cecil Underwood
West Virginia
Kentucky
A. B. Chandler
Eisenhower
Prestonsburg
Rush
Burr
Army
National Guard
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Teamsters Pledge Co operation With Senate Panel
The Senate committee to probe racketeering in unions and industry will be aided by Teamsters cooperation. Senate chair Meddlellan DeAres is named, with Tes as vice chair. Nixon appointed members and a meeting date will be set. The panel aims to begin work promptly as a rival subcommittee faces authority challenges.
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RNY
Senate
Isbor
Teamstate
Wnton
Biparthan
Sen Medlellan DeAres
Ite Chatemin
Ind Tes
Nixon
Lelian
Ives
Dyne
Early Agreement On Suez Canal Needed Before March Opening
President Eisenhower hosted Saudi King Saud for private talks on urgent Middle East questions and a prompter accord between Egypt and other nations on canal operations when the Suez waterway reopens in March. Dulles and Nixon were on the day’s schedule with receptions and meals.
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Suez Canal
Washington
U. S
Hejetil
Egypt
Saud
Eisenhower
Dulles
Fle
Nixon
Bistnilower
White House
Hawking
Einenhower
Corryites Sued Over 420 86 In Home Contract
Corry residents face a civil suit filed yesterday by Don Bigle of Fingle Builders in North Center Street court. The action seeks 420 dollars and 86 cents owed by Mr and Mrs John Feenbeck after a September 1955 home building agreement. The case notes an initial bid of 11 336 and 90 86 in Vextrin with a 11 000 partial payment and a remaining balance of 420 80. The plaintiffs claim the Feenbecks occupied the residence on May 5, 1956.
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Center Street
Byre
Don Bigle
Fingle Builders
Colum Engle
Vinim
John Feenbeck
North Center Street
Tis
Fernbecke
Four Named In Auto Conspiracy Prevenimpeiry Case
Four men are accused by the Post Office inspectors of submitting false automobile accident claims to a South Bend Indiana insurer. Authorities say the group collected between 75000 and 90000 dollars in the alleged swindle. Leonard Sablowsky and Abe Brinksy, co-owners of a repair shop, were arraigned and released on 10000 bond. John Fully, a Pittsburgh man, and Raymond D Hertzop of Dravos Run were to appear before the US Commissioner.
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Paassenwanges
Post Affsee
Kiepfurtmesst
Ccapteltag
South Bend
Ind
U. S
Leonard Sablowsky
Abe Brinksy
Alexander McNqueh
John Fully
Pittsburial Manieter
Eiminco
Insurance Cy
Raymond D. Hertzop
Dravos
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