Riot erupts during Alderman Helsler hearing in city office
A riot broke up in Alderman William Helsler's office as Josph Lomax and Brooksie Scot clashed over an assault and battery case. Lomax's wife Merline Lomax was being heard on related charges when the confrontation began. Police intervened as damage was reported. charges pending by Fifth Ward magistrate.
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William Helsler
Brooksie Scot
Josph Lomax
Lomax
Merline
Scot
18Th
Heisler
Alty
Damian J. McLaughlin
Market slides amid Korean truce relief and mixed stocks
The Associated Press reports New York trading held to a nominal decline as gains and losses balanced. Blue chips like American Tobacco and General Electric showed modest moves, while several majors including AT&T, General Motors, Standard Oil and U S Steel posted small changes. In wholesale meat trading, wholesale markets were steady with beef and poultry fronts listing modest price ranges. A note from Harrisburg confirms Edward B. Stegmaier of Wilkes-Barre named commander of the Society of the 28th Division during its reunion.
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Associated Press
New York
American Civi
American T & T
Atlantic Refining
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Cities Service
Columbu Gas System
Continental Cin S
General Electric
General Foods
General Motors
Tel
Montgomery Ward
National Dairy Pro
National Distillers
Centar Packt Motors Sacony
Standard Oil of
Calif
Standard Oil
Ind
Standard Oi
Texas
US Steel _ ne
Youngstown
American Stock Exchange
Aero Supply Ark Nat Gas
South Penn Oi
Warrisburg
Edward &. Stegmaier
Wilkes-Brrre
Plan Advanced for 20 Cent Parking Fare
Downtown traffic plan proposes 20 cent an hour parking in core area to fund future off street lots. Mayor Thoms Flatley and commission chairman Floyd Gowans to discuss at a meeting. The plan aims to shift costs to drivers, with downtown workers parking farther from the central district.
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Enas
Raffie Commission
Thoms Flatley
Floyd Gowans
Commission
World
Nas
Wort
Traffic Commission
Central Business District
Probe Rem
1953 Pennsylvania Legislature Ends Session
Lawmakers wrap up a 202 day session after debates on a constitutional rewrite and revenue measures. Bills boosting workmen’s compensation unemployment benefits and the General State Authority borrowing capacity passed or advanced, while a $1.4 billion deficit drive and sales tax reform dominated closing days.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Commonwealth
GSA
Ivan C. Watkins
Schuylkill
T. Newell Wood
Luzerne
John S. Fine
Didiget
No Hope of Cut in Erie Assessment Spurs Sewage Fight
Mayor Jamus Flatley warned that preserving full value assessments blocks sewer bond funding and could force using sewer funds for general needs. He argued new borrowing for a $32 200,000 sewer program must be maintained, lest future councils raise mil rate or shift rents, hurting small homeowners.
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Eriz
Jamus Flatley Way
Unis
Flavlay
Tounells
Tha Tduyer
CIO
CTO
Truck Driver Slayer Hunted in Harrisburg Case
Police hunted a killer connected to the slaying of a truck driver whose body was found with a bullet injury in Harrisburg. The victim, identified as Lester Woodward, was found near his parked rig while asleep or resting at the exit of a truck stop, with wage talks and union issues noted in the surrounding report.
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Associated Press
Irwin
Pat
Todiy
Penneysala Turreeis
Jyyvidinn
Ilyventan
Lester
Yiu Deivays
Woodward
Tilleanon
Queurdliyt
Harrisburg
Thomas
Eugulr
Pitkethe Temple
Wateun
Standard Co
Ani Eally
Mystery Hitchhiker Suspected in Mobster Woodward Death
County Detective Edward Gordon reports Woodward was shot by a hitchhiker. The driver’s empty wallet and a vehicle tag hint at an auto transport run from Flint, Michigan. The four new cars were linked to Reusers Transport Co. the victim was last seen heading toward the superhighway late Friday night.
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Edward Gordon Ward
Gordon
Woodward
Flint
Mich
Reusers Transport Co
Turnpie
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