East Berlin workers stage sit down strike in protest
Thousands of East Berlin workers joined a sit down strike amid fear of renewed unrest. They demanded the release of comrades arrested after the June uprising and called for normal transit and border crossings with permits as authorities sought to avoid further clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Associated Press
Berlin
Dex
Amnomekie
Vies
Adja Berlin
Imd
Cal
Johan Stummi
Ald
Mihs
Comunist
West Berlin
Beremitny Borsarks
Bulin Allee
Hennigedorf Steel
Rudersdorf
U. S. High Commission
Berg
Neuwe Zeitung
Mikes
Soviet Zone
Taft Undergoes Abdominal Surgery in New York
Senator Robert A. Taft underwent an exploratory abdominal operation at New York Hospital. Hospital officials said he "stood the operation well" and his condition is good. Physicians from Cincinnati and Washington assisted, with Taft having prior hospital treatments in Cincinnati and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert A. Uronio
New York Hospital
Bilutin
Cincinnati
Washington
Tuft
Senate
Sparta Merged School District elects officers
The Sparta merged district held an organization meeting and elected Richard L. Witmer president. Other officers named include Lile W Stranshan vice president, Mrs Fern Sayre treasurer, and B Firth secretary. Terms run six months to year end with oath ceremony planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Richard L. Witmer
Spartanshute
Sparta Township
Lile W Stranshan
Fern Sayre
B. Firth
French Premier Wins First Test in Parliament Vote
Premier Joseph Laniel gains early approval in the French assembly with an 836 to 277 vote. The plan targets government economy and administration reforms, using Bank of France funds to cover state bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joseph Laniel Wau
Fritch Parlement
Wraigiti
Rene Mayes
Assembly For Wrwelling
Adl Hibhl Selon
Beverage Mcohel
Passpmnis
Eget
Servite
Uve
Cabumet
Powell
Revere Snd AaViNins
Laniel
Bank of France
Mediator Called In As Aero Strike Talks Continue
The Aero Supply Mfg Go strike moves to federal mediator Jody Grover Stainbrook as the IAM joins the mediation service to urge a settlement. About 600 workers idle as management and union hold closed sessions at South Center Sheet. The dispute centers on job evaluation and hourly wage tied to the new pay scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero Supply Mfg. Go. Inc
Filant
Iaw
Grover ‘Stainbrook
Untonn
Planty
Ynation
Inton
South Canter Sheet
International Association of Machinists
Senator Urges Governor to Veto Real Estate Tax Break Bill
Democratic Sen William Lane criticized the Waterhouse oil lobby backed measure exempting machinery from real estate tax assessments. Lane urged Governor Fine to veto, arguing the bills favor vested interests and would shift taxes to small property owners, as lawmakers pushed the package through amid a filibuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterhouse
Associated Press
Harrisburg
John S. Fine
William J. Lane
Washington
Senate
W. W. Waterhouse
Bute
Lane
Pennsylvania
State Cio Council
Harry Boyer
Ike pledges peaceful Korea unification effort
President Eisenhower said the U S government will seek a peaceful path to Korean unification and will work toward it. He noted South Korea's leader Syngman Rhee may resist a separate armistice and commented on German labor and Soviet Occupied Germany, stressing openness and information for the American public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhee
Washington
Eisenhower
Korea
Synemun Rhee
Mark Ww. Clark
U. S
North
Soria
Avery Bre
Tie
London
Bermuds
Winchell Faces Libel Suit Over Anti Communism Claims
New York press libel case features Walter Winchell testifying he remains open to evidence on editor James A. Wechsler anti Communist stance. Part of a suit by The New York Post and Wechsler against Winchell, Hearst, King Features, American Broadcasting Company and others seeking 1.526 million in damages. Hearing adjourned to September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Winchell
James A. Woeksler
New York Post
Winchell
Min
Weehsler
Wechsler
Hearst Corporation
King Features, Syndicate
American Becades Sting Company
Gren Watch Company
House Sergeant-at-Arms Russell Dies After Head Injury
William Russell 60 longtime House sergeant-at-arms died after a head injury suffered at the home of a House cashier in Brandywine Maryland. He had worked for the House about 25 years and resided in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Pyplave Des
Washington
Willia Russell
House of Representatives
Earl
Fred M. Kissinger
Brandywine
Russell
House
Philadelphis
Laying Walls Begin on New Corry School Project
Construction crews start brick and interior wall work for the Corry school expansion. Masonry rises as bricklaying continues on the opposite wing with plumbing electrical and heating contracts in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Corry School
Magna Tront
Wintel
Tal Masons
Wanda
Ludwi
Expra Satishtelion
Severn Honeredl
Engith
Dave Bret
Waaller HN
Chin a Drive Smashed by U N in Korea Front
U N and ROK infantry swept remaining elements of two Chinese divisions on the Korean front. Reports say Monglay battles began at 10 45 p m with heavy artillery and Chinese barrages as Reds attempted to regroup west of Porkchop Hill and near Berlin outposts. Allied forces pressed the attack to clear the ridge by noon with the 7th Division reducing pockets of resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
ROK
Associated Press
Amuriyid
Sant Korea
Monglay
Traoys
Oleh
Porkchop
Berlinv
East Berlin
Ene
Berlin
Purple Heart to honor two Arnold officers in Pennsylvania
The Military Order of the Purple Heart will posthumously award medals and citations to Arnold Police Chief Michael Pelize and Patrolman Edward Ballinger for the deaths of Pelize and Officer John Johnson in an April 9 gun battle with Virgil Backus. Backus barricaded himself in his Arnold home and was killed during the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County
Michael Pelize
Erie Johns
Michael Ear
Edward Ballinger
Virgil Backs
Peltz
Johnson
Barto
Hollinaker
Backus
Armistice Talks Resume Amid Tax Vote Controversy
In Harrisburg five Republicans opposed to the sales levy seek to block the tax as Democratic opposition wavers. Ballots show potential passage if Dems align, with House leaders vowing no sale tax support without cross-party accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Mata Pike
Frakely J. Wor Jey
Atlan
Kim S. Shotwell
Mpivor
Joseph A
Abel Henry Ravel
M. Harvey Taylor
Fullow
EdWard Din North Umberhimd
Tye
Smith
Justin
Gov
John
Dunn
Otley
UunKlewalne Tx
Sleepwalking Woman Receives Wide Range of Advice
An Enid area report describes advice offered to a sleepwalking woman after a two year old Goosewife incident. The tale notes tips from doctors in Lian An and from Tuisbard about cold water, bed placement, and waking triggers. The account mentions the sleepwalker attempting to wear shoes while immobile, with guidance on preventing injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaion
Enidpole
Lian
Tuisbaud
Police Crackdown Nabs 79 At New York Gambling Ring
New York City police raided a large gambling operation, arresting 79 and seizing books, cash, and betting slips. Officials said a six month probe linked bookmakers in Queens and New Jersey to a central headquarters run by a policy ring. The district attorney described a coordinated effort with 4500 detectives and uniformed officers to dismantle the network and prosecute those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Finsone
District Alto
Prk
S. Hogsur
New York
An-Muira Af
Hogar
Broni- Wey
Queens
Nawsqi County
Yonfers
White Pinihs
New Rowhole
New Jersey
Iran Premier’s Ultimatum Threatens Settlement Deadline
Reports from Tehran indicate the Iranian premier demanded an urgent settlement on a dispute, with Tehran signaling no progress and Western mediation faltering. The U S envoy reportedly pressed for a breakthrough as talks stall.
Modified Trade Bill Approved by Ways and Means
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a modified trade bill aimed at boosting tariff protection for American industry against cheaper imports. The measure, led by Rep. Richard M. Simpson, tightens curbs on Ol, lead and mine imports and eases claims that foreign imports injure domestic firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Dress
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Richard M.simpson
R-Pa
Eisenhower
Simpson
Tariff Commission
Ways and
Cotton acreage down this year says Agriculture Dept
Washington reports 24,618,000 acres in cultivation for cotton on July 1, lower than 26,923,000 two years ago but above the ten year July 1 average of 22,029,000. No forecast on eating production was provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeeieree Vere
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Telephone number changes mark Corry expansion phase
The General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania completes the Corry exchange phase with 500 number changes at midnight Saturday. The effort coincides with delivering 953 new directories and expands service to meet demand. More changes, affecting Erie district towns, follow as planned.
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Corry
General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Cory Area
Hasell B. Mishior Joel
Holm Chanwett
Mishler
Mishier
Arlanthaco
Erie Exchange
Eri
North East
Union City
Ghford
Fairview
Edinboro
Waterford
Riceville
Combylida Springs
City hearing sought over permitless solicitation ban
Moss a 24 year old solicitor for Andrews Home Equipment was arrested by city police for violating the ordinance banning societies from soliciting without a permit. He claimed he was not soliciting and asked for a hearing. Chief Harley Drake said three local housewives confirmed they had no prior dealings with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Moss
Eric
Andrews Home Equipment
Harley Drake
Rhee and Robertson See Talks Stall Over Armistice
Seoul reports say talks between Rhee and Robertson stalled as South Korea demands postarmistice steps toward Korea’s unification within 90 days. Washington officials, led by Robertson, press for implementation details while Rhee resists without political progress.
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Associated Press
Seoul
South Korea
Lebier
Mark Clink
Wreon
Pal
Syng- Min Rieke
Rells
Rhee
Tim
Inisen
Chirk
Tokyo
U.N
Jintil
Korea
Alfied
Eisenhowier
Walter
Roberson
Robertson
Washington
Ka~ Rea
Three Complete Ocean Crossing in a Yawl
A 12 foot yawl with no auxiliary power captained by a son of the Ile Gov Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania made a 2600 mile Atlantic crossing in 80 days. The Loki left Norwalk and arrived in Bergen Norway with crew including Mrs Pinchot and Robert Loomis. They plan to sail to England for the Cowes-Fusthattact and return home.
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Eves Wilton
Gonn
Aoon
Ile
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Las
Loki
Norwalk
Bergen
Norway
Yale Medical School
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Shier
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