Military weapons spur hope for secure Europe without U.S. bankruptcy
United States and Allies pursue new atomic and guided weaponry to secure Western Europe without overburdening the U.S. defense budget. Officials warn that without stronger allied ground and air forces, a Soviet attack could overpower defenses within years. New weapons include rumored atomic shells and mobile tank armaments, with production decisions tied to battlefield effectiveness.
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Washington
Atlantic Pact
Europe
United States
Eyrone
Joankon
Atlantic
U.S
Aly
Youth Held In Slaying Of Well To-Do Aunt
In Scarborough Maine on June 2 authorities detained 19 year old William Ellwell of Brunswick after his aunt Viola Tully Bi was found dead in a water filled ditch near her Melrose Massachusetts home. He was booked on felony burglary and a separate Massachusetts murder warrant was issued as it is linked to the case. Police reports indicate Ellwell was captured in Portland Maine following a blood stained car pursuit. A separate note mentions Western powers weighing a central police force for western Germany.
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Scarborough
Viola Tully
Melrose
Mass
Willian Ni Elwell
Brunswick
Portland
Tully
Douglas Steele
Elwell
East Middlesex
Malden
Maine
Sparta Soldier Critically Hurt In Head On Crash
Corp Doin C Mays 24 and Corp Boyd Keller 28 both in critical condition after a head on automobile collision near Spartanburg. Pvt Charles Campbell 21 and two other soldiers were seriously hurt as the group traveled from the Air Base area. The crash occurred late last night as families and base personnel awaited updates from an assembled press pool.
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Sparta
Corp
Doin C. Mays
Ciianite Air Base
Mays
Boyd Keller
Bunker Hill
Vaw
Spartansburg
Hatchtown
Mr. Mays
Acheson urges passage of new arms program in Senate debate
Secretary Acheson urged Congress to approve a new $1,222,100,000 foreign arms aid program. He said Western Europe must be defended to preserve the North Atlantic area and democracy. Truman announced plans to fund ongoing military aid and praised NATO progress during a press conference.
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Associated Rest
Washington
Achenon
Loday
Jonpress
Arneson
United, States
Europe
North Atlantic
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services
Trumann
Congress
Jilly
Thun
Truman
Acheson
Lonon
Nar
United States
Government efficiency push tied to Hoover report
A plea to Congress urges adoption of the Hoover commission's recommendations to cut government costs and improve efficiency. It lists Senators Francis Myers and Edward H. Martin and Representative Carroll D. Kearns as contacts in Washington DC for action.
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Congress
Hoover Commission
Carr
Francis Myers
Edward H. Martin
Senate
Carroll D. Kearns
House
Washington, DC
Graduation at Annapolis Highlights Navy Unification Talk
Associated Press reports at Annapolis on June 2 the 690 graduates heard remarks on defense unification. Johnson praised progress toward interservice cooperation while noting ongoing differences. Officials including Admiral Sherman and Navy Secretary Matthews addressed the class during the Naval Academy commencement.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Secretry
Defense
Johnson
Johson
Fia
Johsison
Une
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Marine Corps
Navy
Met
Faut
Louis &. Denfeld
Ley
Pew
Matthews
Army
Pave
Secretary of Defense
Earry
Fleet
Willin Leahy
Jury Convicts Army Sergeant In Rape Slaying
In San Francisco a male federal jury convicted Sgt Lyle Buswell of the rape slaying of Sgt Fairy Decker 44 of York Pa after over six hours deliberation The verdict left doubt on death penalty sparing The jurors found Buswell guilty of second degree murder murder during rape and rape with the phrase without capital punishment attached to the latter two The government sought the death penalty and Judge Louis Goodman signaled concern over the verdict wording
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Army
San Francisco
Lyle Buswell
Fairy Decker
York
Ruthland
San Quentin Penitentiay
Louis Goodman
Accused Communist Back on Relief in State Case
Mrs. Donald Nuss, 28, is back on state relief today by court action despite a statement by former FBI undercover man Matt Gyetle that she is a Communist. Gyetle testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee. State Attorney General T McKean Ghidsey ruled her not eligible on May 29. Upon appeal, Common Pleas Judge John Kennedy accepted her case for consideration, meaning she will go back on the relief rolls until final disposition.
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Bietsournesy
Donald ©. Nuss
FBI
Matt Cyetle
Gyetle
Teller
Mauna Loa erupts again with lava flow and missing persons
Honolulu reports Mauna Loa eruption with two missing and 15 homes destroyed as lava rivers advance toward the coast. Civil Air Patrol notes a red hot flow reaching toward Hilo while observers describe a mushroom-like plume and ash. Authorities warn of communication disruption between Hilo and Kona coast. The eruption resumes after 18 months quiet, with activity at multiple summit levels and dramatic lava flows observed up to 12 000 feet.
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Mauna Loa
Ocean
Kono Coast
Associated Press
Honolulu
Duny
Acqnoluly
Mauno Hon
Civil Air Patrol
Seran
Kora
Hiwaii Island
Honaunduville
Hilo
HaWaii
Iadio Wal
Kong
Gilbert B. Blackmore
Blackmore
Smith Side
Sherwood Green
Mandher
Kealakekua
Manin Loa
Greenwall
Qrais
Japan Communists Face Showdown
Tokyo reports say Japan's Communists may face a government plan to outlaw their party amid an anti American general strike set to influence Sunday elections. MacArthur headquarters studies the move as violence looms and unions and students are expected to join.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Japan
MacArthur
Japan Communist Party
Communist Party
U. S
Pariament
City Cancels Action Against Donovan Firm Over Sewer Project
City officials moved to rescind action against the Donovan Construction Company for work on the East Smith Street storm relief sewer. The plan calls for completion within 60 days under direct supervision of a Liberty engineer, with Joseph Deravan in direct charge of city work. The committee outlined repairs on East Smith Street and set a renewal date for the project, amid previous orders voided for failure to finish.
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Gree
East Smith Street
Donovan
Sure Corp
Fred Kimley
Carl Sevith
Gily Solivite Waltur Sealt Mui
Don Willint
Aereement Rowcherd
Genlerville
Iyun Lo
Liverly
Joseph Deravan
Mercury highs edge up in past month with sparse rainfall
The past month shows higher than typical temperatures with multiple days reaching into the 80s and brief readings in the 70s. Rainfall was light, totaling 2.79 inches across MM days, while temperatures fluctuated daily and varied by location and date.
Ballistics test results awaited in Keppel shooting case
State Police report results from Harrisburg crime lab will take three to four days. Pvt. Krupey and Sheriff Linder say bullets from Keppel and the banker’s car were sent for analysis, with the rifle plug tests delayed by lab backlog. Keppel, wounded, is to be discharged from Corry Hospital today after a nine day stay.
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State Paice Laboratory
Harrisburg
John Krupey
Warren State Police
Krupey
L. E. Linder
H. Harrison Keppet
Criminal Laboratory
Charles Lamp, Jr
Footing Keppel
Keppel
Corry
Baccalaureate Service Set for June 4 at Corry High
The Corry Senior High School 114 graduates will attend a baccalaureate service at the Senior Building Sunday at 4. Reverend James McIntosh of First Methodist Church will deliver the sermon on Where Do We Go From Here. The program features Marilyn Gansels, hymn singing, invocations, scripture, Latin and choral numbers, prayers, and a sermon by Reverend James McIntosh.
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Corry
Jajwee McIntash
First Methodist Church
Corry Ministerial Associatarit Provssions
Marilyn Ganels
Joseph Crary
Lessey
Matt
Wilmer Heffer
James McTotosh
Barnby
Henedicton
Francis Whitemit Fefield
Muveh
Marilyn Can
Hamilton Named Golds Counsel In Espionage Case
Philadelphia June 2 D Hamilton former Republican national chairman named chief defense counsel for 89 year old chemist Harry Gold charged with wartime espionage after allegedly turning atomic bomb secrets to Russia. Hamilton said he would not reveal strategies, and Gold awaits a June 12 hearing under 109000 bail. Barkley Medal Presented to Vice President by President Truman in Washington.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Datn D. Hamilton
Republicanational Committee
Ali Landon
GOP
Harry Gold
Hamilton
U.S. District Court
Tudee James PB
Gold
Augustlis
Ballard
Ihe
Philadelphia Iaw Fum
George Wharton Penner
U.S
Pennsylvania
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Russia
Higar‘eet
FBE
Klaus Fuchs
England
California
GOP Ational
Holmesburg
Federal District Court
Newark
Barkley
Washington
Congress
Alben Barkley
Truman
Ouster Action Pressed Against Two Trade Officials
Washington June 2 The Commerce Department pressed ouster proceedings against two top trade officials Willan W. Remington and Michael E. Lee amid a congressional inquiry and accusations tied to security concerns. Lee was notified he faces dismissal within five days and disputed the charges as political.
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Msweriey
Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Othelyls
Imil
Willan W. Remington
Michael E. Lee
Remington
Lee
Ndfset
Boretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Wyer
Horse Show At Columbus Draws 150 Competitors
Nearly 180 riders are expected to enter the ninth annual No Bar Riding Club and Columbus Volunteer Firemen horse show at Columbus showgrounds. With 24 classes in western and English styles, prizes exceed $1000. The event runs noon to about 7 pm, with refreshments on site and new trophies to be won three times to become permanent. Tickets are available at the grounds.
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Columbus
Ahib
Stockholders Meet in Jamestown for Annual Meeting
Gorry Jamestown Mtg Corp will hold its annual meeting at the Hotel Jamestown in Jamestown on June 15. A directors meeting precedes it on June 14 in Corry. Business includes a $750,000 expansion program and election of directors plus officer reports.
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Gorry
Senate moves toward fast breaking inquiries nationwide
Senate committee tightens grip with a sweeping set of rapid inquiries across the country seeking action on financial controls. Aimed at major firms including Western Union, the push seeks a freeze or restraints on filings as part of a broad crackdown.
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Senate
Truman Pledges Personal Support To Senate Group
President Truman backs a Senate probe into crime and gambling, pledging full cooperation and access to confidential material. The White House conference signals a cross country inquiry from New York to California, aiming to expose big-time gamblers and racketeers using interstate communications. Chairman Tobey and others say Truman's backing is decisive for federal agencies to share tax and related information under executive order.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Truman
New York
Frorda
California
Challatan
Od-Tenn
Federa
TOG
Jorminly
Jestroy
Western Union
JBS
Truman Saltte
Cipneral McGrath
White House
Senglor Tobey
Socarras Loses Havana Mayoral Race in June Report
Havana June 2 Antonio Pri Socarras, brother of Cuba's president, lost the race for mayor of Havana to Nich ains Castellanos, backed by a small Communist group. President Carlos Pino Sodarras claimed nationwide party gains. Castellanos becomes Havana mayor after two years since the Suide. The election also sees a split in parliamentary and municipal contests with a declared majority for the ruling party in some seats.
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House of Representatives
Castellanos
Favanare
Josef Supervielle
Smaalt Communist Party
Anti - Admintalre Tors
Rouns
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