Senate approves record 40 billion defense bill amid changes
The Senate passed a 40 billion defense measure 90 to 0 after two days of debate. It provides 39.504 billion in new money and 450 million transfer authority, surpassing Eisenhower’s request by 345 million, with 380 million for a nuclear powered carrier. An amendment to cut the carrier funding failed.
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Rites Set For George D. Roach
George D Roach 79 of 426 East Main Street died yesterday funeral set from St Thomas Church Friday at 9 am He was born July 9 1880 in Elgin long time telegraph operator for Pennsylvania Railroad until retirement fourteen years ago Also worked as attendant at Erie County Home member of St Thomas Church and Railroad Order of Telegraph Operators Surviving sisters Mrs George R Clark Corry and Mrs Lucy Flasher Eric plus several nieces and nephews Friends may call St George Funeral Home 2 4 and 7 9 pm today and tomorrow Rosary tomorrow at 7 30 Interment in St Thomas Cemetery
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Khrushchev Begins Poland Tour From Warsaw
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev left Warsaw today on the first leg of a defensive tour of Poland. The visit is aimed at demonstrating the solidarity of the Polish and Soviet Communist parties.
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Trouts Stocking Program Surges In Kane Area
U. S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Joe Boccardi reports unique trout stocking in Kane area exceeded expectations. In spring cooperative test, James McCullough Sr and club members wired 500 yard Kinmea Creek sections at one mile intervals, prohibiting fishing and stocking thoroughly. About 250 trout counted post stocking, trout move from wired zones to open water, improving catch rates and challenging truck following prior to this effort.
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Bradford Adds Corydon To School Jointure
Bradford Corydon Township School District joins Bradford Area Joint School System as the fourth member retroactive to July. Corydon will seat one director on the nine member joint board and plans for a new junior high proceed with land purchases totaling 60 000 for site and 65 000 loan planning.
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Gas cloud forces 300 from homes in Johnstown incident
A cloud of sulfur dioxide from a truck hose burst near Wells Chemical Co in Johnstown New York last night. About 300 residents evacuated their homes and one person was hospitalized as police investigated the gas release and its delivery details.
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Warren Again Fails To Pass Fluoridation
Warren borough council could not advance a fluoridation ordinance after two readings. A third-reading vote failed to reach required majorities, delaying final action until the August meeting when rules may be suspended after a 30 day wait.
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500000 Idled As Strike Begins
Massive steel strike begins shutting major mills nationwide with 500000 workers idle. Workers express mixed resolve and fear layoffs across coal, rail, ore mining, and Great Lakes shipping sectors while auto demand soaks up remaining supply.
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Steel Strike Impacts Big Producer Economy and Wages
Steel's largest customer stands to run about 60 days with little trouble, while the steel industry loses an estimated 300 million dollars weekly in production and about 70 million dollars weekly in wages and benefits to workers.
Paramount Studios Names Jack Karp Production Chief
Hollywood’s new boss is Jack Karp, a New York lawyer who joined Paramount at $100 a week before the 1929 crash and rose to top production power. He says his legal background and enthusiasm shape deals with talent, stressing that today shows drive movie success.
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Karp Remains Through Turmoil to Lead Studio
He endured pressure near bankruptcy and multiple reorganizations to reach leadership. Karp now runs a Spartan schedule from 8:20 to 7, skips breakfast, eats one meal at lunch, fits in workouts, steam, and a nap. He justifies minimal meals by comparing dogs who eat once daily and avoid doctors.
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Area Escapes Nationwide Rain
Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept broad areas of the country with the heaviest totals along the Eastern seaboard from southern New England to the Carolinas. Nearly 5 inches drenched regions including Atlantic City breaking a date rainfall record for 1885. Blackstone Virginia and Savannah Georgia reported over 3 inches, while temperatures barely changed. Warm humid weather persisted from Virginia to Florida.
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