Eisenhower’s Military Judgment Faces Confidence Vote
The House backed President Eisenhower’s military judgment with a decisive 230-161 vote on cutting Air Force funds. It approved 34.43 billion dollars in new defense money for the year, trimming five billion from Truman’s recommendation and sending the bill to the Senate where more fights loom over Air Force funding and wing totals.
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Air Force
Associated Press
Washington
House
Eisenhower
Eisentiawer
Truman
Senate
Mahon
D-Tex
Hoyt Vandenbere
al Forte
Sicit
Congress
Morro Castle hero held as material witness in deaths
George W. Rogers a Morro Castle hero, was held as a material witness in the bludgeon deaths of 68 year old William Hummel and his 58 year old daughter Edith in Bayonne New Jersey. Police say he was the last person to see Hummel alive and he previously served as a radio operator on the ship. The bodies were found at their home about twelve days after the killings. An autopsy reported fractured skulls and a weapon being involved.
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Associated Press
Bayonne
N.ja
Morro Castle
William Hummel
Edith
George W. Rogers
Hummel
Rogers
Sje Helihbor
fHhimmel
Daughster
Himmel
Rogera
Jave Morrow Castle
Nak
Hibee
As- Taare
Jett Humimel
Corry boat blaze spares couple as flames engulf craft
A boat fire near Findley Lake last evening left Mr and Mrs Kemp and their infant aboard. The vessel exploded after gasoline ignited. a passerby and a nearby anchorist helped pull them to shore. The Perkins Livery boat was damaged. investigators believe a gas line ignited the motor. The couple, aided by a helper, reached shore safely.
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Corryites
Murthy Keppel
Keakl Colubis
Miuskellinne
Findley
Kener
Pratt
Tank push to Polish border amid unrest in Poland
Berlin reports say Russian and Polish border guards tighten control as tanks stand along the frontier. Neue Zeitung notes a 900 yard cleared strip and nightly patrols by Russian troops with bloodhounds. West Berlin papers claim anti Communist mobs clashed with Soviet forces near the Oder Neisse line during German Prussia unrest.
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Y Associa
Berlin
Gem Bask
WnWest
U. S. State Department
Nee Zeitung
East Berle
Polane
Neue Zeiting
West
France acts 10 ease unrest in Indochina
Paris reports Premier Joseph Laniel pledged greater independence within the French Union to three Indo-Chinese associate states Cambodia Laos and Vietnam. The government also named veteran diplomat M. Dejean ambassador to Indochina as commissioner general.
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Paris
Joseph Laniel
Reneh Union
Govern- Mehl
Mijurie Dejean
Daar
Indoching
Cambodia
Laos
Vietnam
French Union
House and Senate extend tariff act amid partisan delay
The House and Senate passed a nine year extension to the tariff act amid a fight over a seven member Tariff Commission. Senate removed a pilot edge provision, while House Republicans push for higher tariffs. Democrats fear partisan opposition may threaten the reciprocal trade program and commission balance. The commission, advising on import duties, has had six members since 1975.
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Senate
Associated Prows
Washington
Breen
Chower
House
Ms House
Sneder
Bel, Tal
Ohio
Guidet
Tariff Commission
Center Street Closure For Two Days At Crossing
Center street at the Byemanana tracks will be closed to motor traffic on Monday and Tuesday next week while crossing is rebuilt. The project removes a hump by rebuilding the crossing and Pennsylvania Railroad plans a similar job later in the summer. Traffic signals for Main and Center streets will arrive next week and work on erecting the signals will begin soon after. no closure expected during signal installation.
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Center Street
Byemanana
Pennsylvania Railroad
Koonte Equipment Co
Pittsburgh
Main
Center Streets
Mie
Pennsy
Babson Sees Weight as Enemy and Gravity Solution
HOGER W. BABSON contends weight drives costs in transport and daily life. He argues most transport costs arise from weight of goods, not labor, and links origin costs in forests mines and farms to home prices. He predicts science will someday reduce gravity’s impact and cut costs, noting no gravity insulator or reflector yet exists.
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Hoger W. Babsiy Habson
Babson
City Looks To Quiet Weekend Over Fourth
City authorities urged a calm Fourth of July weekend as heavy travel and Independence Day events approached. Residents planned parades, air shows, and gatherings in Warrery and Oil City, with weather forecasts predicting fair conditions for the holiday. Local industries closed early Friday. some restaurants and select celebrations open through Sunday to serve diners and travelers. Police advised motorists to allow extra time and to reach home before dusk.
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Gari
Sores Bf
Mead Pak
Oil City
Wwe
Tau
Corryttes
Solons Article Under Attack Over Protestant Clergy Claim
Three Democratic senators accuse J. 3. Matthews of attacking American clergy in a July American Mercury piece. Matthews, new Senate investigations staff director under McCarthy, defends the article's claim that most Protestant clergymen support free institutions. McCarthy plans a closed door meeting to consider action. Mundt notes curiosity about the piece and other GOP members have no immediate comment.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. 3
Matthews
R-Wis
American Mercury Magazine
Qlieging
United States
Sen. McCarthy
McCarthy
Vas
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
McClellan
Arkansas
Symington
Missouri
Henry Jackson
Democra
Eall Speci
Sen. Mundt
Republicas
Potter
Michti- Gun
Dirksen
Diinoiss
Fire ravages Noct Philadelphia warehouse forcing 40 families to flee
A blaze swept through a four story Yogle Upholstery Co warehouse in a crowded Philadelphia district, prompting evacuation of 40 families. Firefighters fought the six alarm blaze for two hours in central and north Philadelphia before it was contained. the cause remains undetermined and initial damage estimates are unavailable.
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Philadelphia
Yogle
Rhee Demand Rejected in State Income Tax Ruling
The attorney general’s ruling holds that state income tax requirements clash with Pennsylvania’s constitution. Woodside drafted a response at Fine’s request, arguing variations in tax applications across five incomes reflect federal tax structure inconsistencies and protections. The opinion cites conflicts with federal illegitimate tax provisions and contemplates shifting toward a unified approach.
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Rey Haiumishurg
Gail Ruberk
Woodside
Weil
Wi Woonsigr
Mennaymvictim
Wood
Baker W. Roger
R-Lavien
Ruger
Lawmake
Lowe
Fine
Pennsylvania
Altornby
Nathine Iy
Uiatournliy Wien
St Louis Transit Strike Ends After Walkout
St Louis transit workers returned to service as officials announced an end to the walkout that began after a stalled contract dispute. The strike halted motormen and other transit staff, with some operators delaying a return until a new agreement is reached and negotiations were suspended. The two sides had let the contract lapse at midnight Tuesday, triggering the walkout beginning Wednesday morning.
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ST Louis
Streeburg
Newth
Wali
Art
Wikjout
Univers
Transi
Union Offici le
Cmt
Ester
Navy Plane Lost With 12 Aboard Near Aleutians
A Navy Mariner patrol plane with 12 crew is missing after engine failure in heavy fog near the Aleutian Islands. The aircraft disappeared at 8:50 a.m. while attempting an emergency landing 30 miles east of Adak, about 1,000 miles from here, with Coast Guard and other searchers scouring the frigid sea. several other planes reported sightings of oil slicks as the search continued.
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Kodiak
Ainsley
Aleutian
Hainaster
Pit Kane
7Th
Navatich
Adale
Here
Go Coast
Girard Pinne
Navy
Alaska
Jane Sthewe
ROKS BACK OFF LOOKOUT RIDGE
ROK forces retreat from Lookout Mountain ridge in central Korea after a dawn clash that left Chinese dead found wired together. The Eighth Army said the fighting raged along Finger Ridge and the Pukhan and Kumsong river pocket with heavy rain affecting operations.
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Associated Presa
Seoul
South Kawa
Ted Lookout Mountain
Korea
Hrroush Fanitina
Crusnr
Includine
Janeen
ROE Division
Associated
Briss
John Randolph Ahat
Antonomen
Lookout Mountain
Eighth Army
Pukhan
Kumsong
Lookout
Finger Ridge
U.N
Jerogs
Typhoon Expected to Hit Formosa Tomorrow
A swirling typhoon was forecast to strike Formosa tomorrow unless it veers. Winds and rain already swept the island as the storm passed the Philippines, brushing its northern tip as it moved toward Taipei.
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Formosa
Associated Press
Taipeh
Formosa Farry
Philippines
Gas company 10 puts down new well near city
A local gas company reports completion of a new well after weeks of drilling. The operation produced about 200,000 in daily output and prompted adjustments to seasonal寒 production. The site lies about 1,000 feet from a prior well, with the latest project about 2,000 feet distant from the earlier location.
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Stutzman Farm
Poultsylvana Gas Company
Abduy
Subathan Lintomn Garter
Ubis
PGC
Layoffs at Aero Plant Amid Union Strike
The Aero Supply Mfe Co plant laid off office and engineering staff after a weeklong strike by production workers. A skeleton force remains, with supervisors and essential staff continuing. Police guarded the Fourth Ward plant as rumors circulated about union pressure on office workers and engineers to sign entry cards.
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Aero Supply Mfe. Co
Tnc
Uhali LS
Aero Union
Fourth Ward
Ex Polish Army flier may enter Alliance College
Lt Francis Jarecki, former Polish Army flier who delivered a Russian MIG to the Allies, may enroll at Alliance College next fall. President Arthur P. Goleman said Rep Alvin O’Kanski will seek approval and sponsor his enrollment.
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Mpadville
Francis Karacki
Europe
Alliance College
Arthur P. Goleman
Alvin O'Kanski
Wisconsin
Jarecki
Rhee demands war terms as Koreas seek truce
Amid stalled U N Korean peace talks South Korea's President Syngman Rhee insists on war options and unification if a political conference fails within 90 days. U S envoy Walter Robertson reports ongoing discussions with no set next session. Rhee warns the Reds to release more prisoners and prepare for renewed fighting if unification is not achieved.
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Associated Press
Seout
U. S
Syngman
Seoul
Syngman Rhee
Korea
Walter S. Hobertson
Bipes Hlemsndi
Robertson
Ree
Habertson
U. N
Uuntil Rhee
U.N
South Korea
Red
Monty
Aed
North Kore
Koresty
Ree Fins
North
U.S
Wut
West Germany Agrees to Pay France for Aid
Bonn Germany The West German parliament reversed itself today and voted 190 to 147 to approve the section of the London debts settlement providing for repayment of 11 240 000 dollars in aid given by France to its occupation zone of Germany between 1945 and 1948. There were abstentions.
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Bonn
Germany
France
Saar
Konrad Adenauer
Bundestag
London
Low bids received on area road jobs
Harrisburg State Highway Department announced bids for road projects in Erie and Warren counties. Erie contractors Charles H Fry Construction Co and Blaz Asbestos submitted bids to widen 3.12 miles of WB Route 19 in Waterford and Summit townships. In Warren County Pennsylvanian Asphalt and Paving Co of Pittsburgh bid to widen and resurface 3.3 miles of Route 0 5 in Youngsville and Brokenstraw townships, with a bid totaling 171,631 dollars.
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Harrisburg
Erie
Waterford
Summit Townships
Charles H. Fry
Struction Co
Blaz
Warren
Houty
Pittatah
Brokenstrawynshipg
Gheny Asphelt and Palit Co
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Solon
St. Louis
Scranton
Moffat Coal Co
Glenn Alden Coal Co
Tickawanna County
Wordsy
Robert ¥. Moffat
Francis 0
Cano
Glen
Alden
Mandy
Mene
Gladys Goutleld
Bupl
Olin Brugken
Norlin
Ihe Mines Steel Co
Car
Jim Tly Mout
ROKS
Lookout Ridge
Aero Plant
REDS
West Germany
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