Soviet Ukraine Hush Führer Shakeup and East Berlin Food Panic
The Com munists announced a broad purge of security and justice officials in the Soviet Union and Ukraine, naming Tim ofiy A. Strokach as Ukraine interior minister. In East Berlin, crowds queued for cheap food as Soviet-style tariffs and police presence marked growing hardship amid the purge’s political reach.
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Germany
Ukraine
Aseooisten
Berlin
Sosr
Moscony Radio
Timofiy A. Strokavt
Union
Kremlin
East Germany
Cuphet
Max Fechner
Dewiin
Fechner
Hilde Berlantn
Yeptibilon
Red Regia
Tavrenty P. Berin
Moscow
Berin
Soviet Republic of
Georgia
Seblitty Vialimir G. Dekanovy
Moevows
Hitler
Grimmay
Leimonty
Leonid Melniktov
Beria
Teduy
Stalin
Pavel
Meshit
Mashke
Soviet
Jeaders
Willy Kressman
Kreuzberg
Bais
Pire
Walter Tilbricht
Almister Wilhelm Zalzser
Ulbrich
Zals
Eer
Comamintam
Premier Swote's Cabinet Faces Younger Opposition
A 72 year old premier leads a government with 17 ministers as labor unrest grows with youngest ministers averaging 45. An higher proportion of workers strike in East Germany with reports from the Anti-Communial League of Preisty.
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Rome
Luigi Hinauil Swote
Alvide Fle Gasnori
Wwtust
Moreinga Fussian
Feiss Optica Manta Tons
East Germany
State lawmakers ready cuts in Fine budget
The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill cutting 40 million from Governor John Fine's 1953 55 budget while adding at least 17 million in new items. The total budget stands at 1.41 billion, with education and public assistance likely to bear the heaviest loads. Ongoing revisions include sales tax adjustments and possible exemptions for food and clothing. Senate panels prepared for floor action as state revenue measures face final shaping.
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Associated Press
Harry Sburg
House Appropriations Committee
Goy. John
Fine
Norman Wood
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Jones
Northn Wood H Lancaster
House
Eutelig Leindergursen
Senate
Hill Maxi
OL Mointy
Ram
Commonwealth
Nan John G. Snowden
Lycomng
Senaie Highways Committee
Urvick
Senate Passes Profits Tax Bill in Senate Victory
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration claims a major legislative triumph as the Senate advances a profits tax extension. The bill, approved by voice vote, extends the excess profits tax from last June 30 to December 31. It is expected to raise about 200 million dollars in additional revenue.
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Washington
Senate
Pittsburgh Area Boy Drowns At Canadohta Lake
A Pittsburgh area boy, John Rodgers, year old, drowned at Canadohta Lake near Pittsburgh. His body was found around 6 p.m. by a passerby near the water’s edge. The coroner filed a certificate of accidental death, noting cramps or stepping into a hole as possible causes. The youth had been seen with others near the lake before going missing about an hour earlier.
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Raigert
Homewood
Pittsburgh
Uessinny
Hivet
Rodgers
FHS Milikinnoupt
Crawford County
Knittie
Jf Hey
John Getsy
Edward Treape
Axnimlis
Lily
Phe Rodgers
Witite
Pine
Nicholson
Beef Prices Fall While Others Rise At Local Stores
Reported beef prices dropped about four cents a pound in some Carry stores while pork prices rose and hog prices reached the highest level in five years. Consumers note price declines for sirloin and rib steak to about 79 cents per pound elsewhere, with drought and Texas rainfall influencing retailer behavior.
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Nousewives
Suine Senijans Shore
Pedorud
Howiver Ealy
Siiler
Surlens
Sirloin
Mind Steeck
Buffalo
Stricker
Snehion
Texas
Jwisers
Groundhog protest blocks killing two animals in LA plans
Pimssutawney Groundhog Club seeks congressional action after two groundhogs named Elizabeth and Phill were killed by California Agriculture officials at Griffith Park Zoo. Club president Sam Light says the protest targets the state agency and vows to pressure lawmakers.
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Punxsutawney
Los Angeles
Griffith Park
Zoo
California Department of Agriculture
Schut
Sam Light
Elizabeth
Phill
Peles
Renuestroman
Rotuy Chub
Congress
California Union
Armistice Talks In Progress With Temporary Break Reported
The article notes armistice negotiations are underway with a recess into Saturday. Reported discussions reference Allied leaders, Communist tactics, and anticipated further sessions. Officials indicate continuing efforts to reach a settlement, with various delegations and observers present.
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Satuday
Broadway Singer Far Forsberg Found Slain in City
Police investigated the death of Florence Forsberg, a Broadway singer in Wondorti Town, found beaten and nude in her West Side apartment. A suspect, Lester Johnsen, 25, was believed involved, with a note reportedly reading tied to the alleged murder, as investigators moved to gather statements from family and friends. Another death noted: Oliver Walcott Roosevelt, 60, distant cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, died after injuries from an accidental three story fall in his Manhattan apartment.
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New -York
Jolmuen
Forsbus
Oreek
Fonthee Beady
Secon
New York
Olver Walcott Roosevelt
Theodore Rovio Sell
Manhattan
City Faces 90 Degree Heat As Sweltering Day Begins
A sweltering second day of heat grips the city with forecasts of rising temperatures. Weather observer George Mildee notes highs near 90 degrees and a warm night ahead. The record proximity and humidity are expected to push the heat index toward the afternoon mark.
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vigyeLi
Berday
Lerydon
George Mildee
Ain
Two Area Road Contracts Let by Highway Officials
The Department of Highways awarded several county road projects yesterday. Two plans of note include paving 2.94 miles on a Warren County route near Pilisfield and improvements on Route 19 in the western reaches of Pilisfield, Sunnie and adjacent townships.
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Warren County
U. 5
Pilisfield
Mutheo Spidge
Youngsville
Hourhvirsh al Pilisfield
Allegheny
Avahill & Pavine Cay Inc
Pittsbjingh
ST Ban ‘Ile
Oumily
Witerford
Sunnie
Swilia
Eunshed Agerigate
Suliape
Shah
Bio
Big 3 Leave Next Move Up to Reds
AP reports Woelern proposes for a Bay Meeting on German action. The plan aims to end occupation, restore sovereignty, and align with Western powers. Sources note limited duration talks and pressure on Germany amid postwar diplomacy.
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REDS
Associated Press
Washington
Woelern
Geneshing
Waris Xu
Germany
United Staiies
France
Paris
West Germany
Corry Hospital staff awarded pay increases after meeting
Corry Hospital staff received a pay raise effective soon, averaging about $1,000 monthly for most employees. The boost aims to correct pay inequities across departments, aligning salaries with new hospital admission figures and annual workloads. The board approved the superintendent’s report and routine items, noting admissions exceeded 400 in a month and total patients in care reached 348.
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Groiint Wintt
Ameetia
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Dente
Suetent
Belie Eninor
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Wve
Brndage
Elston
Holden
Nagi
Sliver, Young and Pallee
Mis
Henatie
Bodies of three hunters found in Gaspe mystery
Police in Gaspe report three hunters from Maryland, Lindsey, Penney, and Albert Ela, Jr., were found dead after a June trip. The expedition vehicle and provisions were located, with bodies found miles from the hunting area near St. Jean River, signaling a probable accidental death chain during a rugged trek. Officials released few details while investigators cordon off the scene.
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St. Jean
Arly
Aires
Lindsey
Jeff
Wies Am Down
Pennsylvania
Flier Claims Record For High Altitude Landings
Hermann Getrger landed his Piper Cub three times at 14 542 feet in the Alps claiming a European record for high altitude landings. He said he touched down in the Monte Rosa group along the Swiss Italian border while delivering gear to four American geologists led by Prof. Charles Hickox at Norwich University in Northfield Wisconsin.
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Abhmatt
Switzerland
Mier
Alps
Hermann Getrger
Monte Rosa
Swies-Teallnarnel
Charles & Hickox
Norwich University
Northfield
Geolbouth
Soviet Advisers Said to Serve With Korean Forces
Soviet military advisers reportedly fought alongside Chinese units during operations along the Korean front. The dispatch, heavily censored, claimed advisers served with the Chinese attackers, but the exact number and scope remained unclear.
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Korea
Prese
Securiy Hsien
Questioning of Matthews 15 Held Possible
Rep Vella said Matthews should get a chance before the American Activities Committee to address Communist infiltration concerns. He noted a closed meeting and emphasized the panel would seek facts, not religious divides, amid ongoing investigations and staff resignations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vella
J.B. Matthews
Ta. Fell
American Activities Committee
Velde
Commie
Coormaixs
Melitews
Ymdey Igjer
di Iwelor
Benate
Les
Me Barkhy
HWS
Lin Tis WegWest
McCapihy
Judge Orders Testimony In Rail Case Questioned
Columbus federal court orders Harold Cohen to testify in a suit brought by trucking interests against the Eastern Railway Presidents Conference. Cohen must give a deposition in Columbus, with a May 28 date postponed by Cohen, as prosecutors seek to show railroad collusion to favor trucking interests. He previously resigned from the state highway department after testimony and travel expense disputes.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Federal District
Jude Mell G. Underwiod
Harold Cohen
State Highway Department
Mus
Turige Underwood
Yestereay
Wemotion
Gahen
Sulspaeru
Fensuy Yania
Cohen
Oo~lumbus
Cohe
O* Iren
Cote Wirh
State
Jay
Korean Front Holds as ROK Forces Press Toward Kumsong
South Korean divisions with artillery air and tank support strike central Korea, driving toward the Kumsong area. Reports say U.N. forces, led by Gen Sun Yup Revival and Gen Walton Clark, pound Communist lines while censorship limits detailed dispatches.
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Seoul
Korea
Americap
Warlevjes
Nile Sacrow
Air Force
Navy
FAN Air Force
Meaxwell Taylor
U.S. Eighth Army
Kumsong
Pulchar
Vie
ROK
Attork
Hanks
Eighth Army
Sun Yup
Symgmun Rhee
Muri W. Clark
U.N
Arivel
Associated Press
Coxpesnonden Torrent Edwards
Ger. Palk
HOI
Edwards
Palk
Tawk
Life With Wife Worse Than Jail Says Parole
Myron Young a 27 year old parolee told police he returned to prison to escape his wife after leaving California where he served time for armed robbery. He arrived with a suitcase claiming parole violation and said he would rather feed prison farm animals than stay in his marriage. He had been in and out of custody for nine years.
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