Senate probes fault Pentagon in Peress case
The Senate Investigations subcommittee blamed 48 errors and Army red tape for the handling of Major Irving Peress’s promotion and honorable discharge after he refused to answer if he was a Communist. The report accused the Army of deceptive practices toward Congress and noted no formal finding of subversion, while some members criticized the majority for discrediting McCarthy and Adams. Continued on Page Six.
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Irving Peress
Ot Sald
Army
Stevens
Pentagon
New York
Department of the Army
Congress
Sen
Bender
Ohio
Ben. Mccarthy
R-Wis
McCarthy Amon Thei
John G. Adams
Subcommittee
McCarthy
Peress
Isle
Percés
Sizeable Sum Found On Lawn In Third Ward
A Third Ward family reports finding several currency pieces on a neighbor's lawn while the residents are away. The finder hopes to return the money to the owner for personal reasons she declined to involve police. The owner may contact The Journal to recover the funds.
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Neghbor
Vacatina
Corry Fire Department to display new 515,000 pumper truck
Corry residents can view the city’s new five thousand dollar pumper truck tomorrow evening at the intersection of North Center and Washington. Stanfort Hose Company members will explain pump operations and showcase features while selling five dollar savings bond raffle tickets for a county celebration event later this month.
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North Center
Washington Streets
Stanfort Hose Company
Tim
Howe
Mexican Boat Sinks With 29 Lost In Gulf of Campeche
A crowded coastal passenger boat La Fletha sank in a stormy Gulf of Campeche 40 minutes after leaving Vermivug Veracruz. Twenty-nine were lost, twenty-six reported missing, three bodies recovered, and 37 rescued. All aboard were believed Mexican.
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Associated Press
Veracruz
Mexico
Gulf of Campeche
Vermivug
Eisenhower defies defense bill provision over court direction
President Eisenhower signals he will disregard a provision in the defense money bill unless courts direct him otherwise. The move drew praise from Republicans and sharp denunciation from Democrats in Congress. The issue centers on Defense Department authority to divest from civilian activities and require 30 days advance notice before transferring to civilian enterprise.
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Eisenhower
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Len Mundo
R-8
Rep. Bikes
D-Fla
Praeon
Senate
House
Defense Department
Defense
Defenive Department
Inexperience Blamed in Union City Car Tragedy
A coroner's inquest found the accident caused by the driver's inexperience. Bruce Smith, 18, of Union City faced no manslaughter charges. Two teens, James Watson 16 and Edward Burger 17, died in the July crash as witnesses testified at the Union City Municipal Building.
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Bruce Smith
Union City
Ele County
James Watson
Edward Burger
Ewe
One Toast of the Town on Ed Sullivan Show
Mrs. Catherine Kitlner signes up for a four part Bible readings on Ed Sullivan's The Town. The segment will air on the GHTV network following a $32,000 gain and feature the grandmother of scripture.
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Catherine Kitlner
Ed Sullivan
Bundy
Senate ties annual sessions to tax issue in Pennsylvania
Senate Republicans linked a constitutional question on annual legislative sessions to the state tax dilemma. The plan requires voter approval after a two-year cycle and is tied to a broad tax program debated by the House Ways and Means Committee. Government officials advocate sessions to address budget needs despite business uncertainty.
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Associated Press
Tarrisburg
Senate Republ
Charman Thoms
P. Harney
Chester
Senate
Commonwealth
Harhey
Laide
Finn
Smskine
L'Gmrie CO
Pennsylvania State Chamber
U Commerte Uw
Albert
Rendinger
House Democratic
House
House Ways Find Means Committee
Mau Mau Convicts Die in Lake Victoria Capsize
AP dispatch reports at least ten people perished when Mau Mau convicts and guards capsized in crocodile infested Lake Victoria waters near Kenya's Devil's Lands. The incident follows heightened security at detention sites and raises international concern.
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Lake Victoria
Kenys
Reserves Bill Advances Amid Senate Debate
A military reserves bill faces key action as the Senate Armed Services Committee votes on compulsory service provisions for current and former servicemen. The measure aims to expand reserve forces with training requirements and possible active-duty implications, while Senate opposition spurs calls for voluntary service and alternative timelines.
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Associated Press
Waslington
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
Eisenhower
Senate
Marine Corps
Chiral Russell
Phat Pli
Tim Geady
Driver in coma after auto hits pole near county line
Walter Mays, 62, of RD 2 Spare Himbiry, remained in a coma after his vehicle left Route 477, struck a guard rail and a telephone pole, then overturned into a field. He was en route home from Garry where employed, saying he blacked out before the crash at 6 46 p.m. An unidentified motorist aided him, and police treated him at Corey Memorial Hospital. The article notes diabetes as a contributing condition and mentions he reportedly did not eat adequately before leaving the hospital.
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Walter Mays
RD. 2
Mays
Garry
Chord
Cit
Hue
Sowie
Corry Memorial Hospital
Jus Musband
Corey
Youth Admits Stealing Auto in Columbus Case
State Police report a 20 year old Cincinnati man Thompson and companion Graham admitted involvement in stealing a Ford convertible from Evans Auto Site in Columbus. The vehicle was later found abandoned near Warren County. Thompson described as 5 feet 10 inches, 150 pounds with brown hair. Two other youths involved, Ernest Wyre and Ronnie Jamiton, faced charges. Jamiton jailed for probation violation.
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Hase Beydaradeh
Carey
Columbus
Fock
Graham
Po Skool
Yilivess
Halon Walt B
Phompson
Cin
Wateen
Weailine
Gouyt Wetion
Hie Welvans
I Columbia
Uiest
AIO
TF Hompson
I Witumobile Agency
Archie Gibus
New Yorke
Thompson
Gri~ham
Junhee
Ponte Perry Mead
Columbuiaintt
Warren County
Te Fauilty
Gratis
Ught
Ion
Erle County
Maret
Youlty
Huirieon
Yiblon Ayin Phompaoh
Warren
Whit
Sleeping Driver Hits Bridge at Waterford
Wallace Kerr of Mil Village operated a San War vehicle in Waterford when he fell asleep and struck a bridge abutment. Kerr was taken to Erie Osteopathic Hospital for observation, released without treatment. Traffic damage totaled 760 dollars.
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Waterford
Hnd
Wallace Kerr
Mil Vilage
Te San
Kerr
Erie
Onteopathic
Maxpita
Watertown
Hevittes
Investigalin
Woman Guilty of Advising Boys to Dodge Draft
Mrs. Titus B. Miller 48 was found guilty by a jury of counseling young men to evade military service in a federal case at Brattleboro. Judge Ernest Wootheny postponed sentencing, with lawyers vowing appeal after a day and a half trial.
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Associated Press
Miller and Milley on Trial Over Draft Conspiracy
Mio Miller and Milley faced dismissal attempts after five failed motions. Miller testified about draft law violations and a letter urging evasion. A related scene saw Mrs Milley and her husband, a justice of the peace, restrained during a confrontation with police, ending with his hospitalization and next court date.
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Miller
Diunasal
Mel Miller
Louis G Whitcomb
Efe
Pine
Mie
Mulley
Menuk
Bothal
Marshall
Men Miller
Milley
St Elimbeth's Hospital
Washington, D.C
Marsh
Helicopter Crash Injures Pilot and Passenger in City Building
A helicopter taking off from a 17th floor heliport at the Port Authority Building plummeted after an on-board cable failed. The pilot Marcel Chevalier, 80, and passenger Arthur Tre, 33, were injured with concussions and abrasions. No bystanders harmed as crews contained the blaze from the burning craft.
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New York
Port of New York Authority
Dowstowe
Mantialian
Park Authority
Port Authority Visiployee
6Th Avenue
16Th Street
Marcel
Chevalier
Arthur Tre
Lineman 74 Flung After Pole Breaks Near North West
A 74 year old Lineman at Holf Mulvin for the Tinellinn Independent Telephone Company was knocked to the ground when a maintenance pole snapped nearby. He was not seriously hurt but rushed to Corry Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Company officials said he cannot work while recovering from pain.
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Charlee Ven
Wootsburge
Tinellinn
Holf Mulvin
Stig
Ab Corey Memorial
Mosqute
Ciipany
North Waat
Turnpike Commission Plans New Divider Strip Link
The Turnpike Commission outlined a routing plan for an extension of the state toll road featuring a 44 foot medial divider. Chairman McBorley said the project would connect western Lake Erie shoreline to the Ohio border with a two lane parallel roadway and 60 foot rights of way. Estimated cost runs into tens of millions, with contracts possible by mid 1957.
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Associated
Prev
Fsniddin
New Yorke State
Erie
Luuke
Luke Erie
New York
Stilo Bordie Tarminuy
Ohio Parsern Mull
McBorley Ais
McSorley
Nehru Cooper Confer New Delhi Summit
Prime Minister Nehru and Ambassador Cooper met in New Delhi to discuss a possible summit with Soviet leaders in Moscow. The talks focused on easing tensions and aligning on a path for future high level dialogue.
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Nehru
Cooper
U 5
John 5
Inferminntenid
Genevi Suimit
Üansea
West leaders plot policy at pre Geneva meetings
U S Secretary of State Dulles arrived in Paris to finalize Western strategy for the Big Four summit. He planned talks with French and British officials and then with the North Atlantic Council to coordinate positions on peace and collective security.
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Paris
U. S
Dulles
Anitoine Pliny
Beitinh
Harold Madilson
North Atlantic Council
Bos
Nikita Khrushchev
Georgi Zhukov
Bur~ Gunry
Geneva
Yhuls Normil
Ates
Pronce
Nsw
Vienna
Auntrin Snow
Berty
Equality
Mm Fyke
Dalle
Bambnnoy
Washingtom
Amium
Bnenay T0
Eisenhow
Eden
Edgar Faureau
Counterfeiting Ring Cracked in Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia and Camden police with Secret Service seized printing equipment and plates used to produce counterfeit ten dollar bills. Three men were arrested: Sure Warmer, 42, Charles Thoms, 60, and Domine Rico, 37, all linked to the counterfeit operation.
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Phibaw
Gene
Philadelphis
Philadelphiky
Charles Thoms
Philaelelphis
Domine Rico
Camden
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Frank Graham
Ernest Wootheny
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