Belgian Freighter Shot Over Border by Soviet Mig
A Belgian freight plane en route from Britain to Belgrade was shot up near the Yugoslav Austrian frontier. The radio officer was killed and three others injured. the British co pilot and a French or Belgian crew said the attacker was a Russian made Mig jet. The plane diverted to Graz and landed after taking cannon fire at about 6 000 feet.
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Vienna
Austria
Hungary
Belgrade
Britain
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Graz
Austr
Graz Thalerof
Munich
Maribor
Yugoslav
Murake
Sobota
Hia
Knagr
Presid
Marahal ‘Tito
Navy Flying Pogo Stick Demonstration at Moffett Field
The Navy unveiled a delta wing Flying Pogo Stick at Moffett Field in a public demonstration. Test pilot Skeets Cole lifted Convair XF-1 up to ten vertical flights inside a hangar, aided by safety cables. The craft rose to about 100 feet and is pitched as enabling ships to provide air cover and move infantry quickly from front lines.
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Moffett Field
Csllf
Navy
D. F. (Skeets) Coleman
Glenn C. Mead Will Probated in Philadelphia Court
The will of Glenn C. Mead who died May 24 at 84 was filed for probate in the Orphan’s Court of Philadelphia County. Executor Harris J. Lalla expects the final estate value to exceed the petition, with Mead Park Association to receive income from investments and the park bears his name. No codicils or other bequests beyond Mead Park and the Corry Public Library.
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Glenn C. Mead
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia
Harris J. Lalla
Vane
Mead Park
Corry Public Library
Mead
Mead Park Association
Mystery over Greenlease ransom cash deepens
The Globe-Democrat quotes Bonnie Hendy hinting to a federal officer that she and Carl Hall knew what happened to part of the $300,000 missing from the Greenlease ransom. Hall reportedly resisted, saying they had talked enough and never rat on a partner. Hall and Hendy were executed December 18 for the kidnapping and slaying of Bobby Greenlease.
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Associated Fes
ST. Louis
Global Democrat
Bonnie Brown Hendy
Carl Austin Hall
Greenlease
House Appropriations Committee
Washington
Hall
Bobby Greenlease
Kansas City
Heady
Globe-Democrat
Auto Smashup Injures Three Near Union City
Early today three people were injured four miles north of Union City on Route B when a driver failed a sharp curve. Walter Walda age 25 suffers possible left shoulder fracture and body lacerations. Mrs Walda 28 has severe concussion and shin cuts. Perry Walda 6 faces possible ruptured liver and right leg fracture. State Police say Wald was driving and the car rolled over after leaving the pavement.
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Union City
Stem Memorial Hospital
Walter Walda
Niagara Fats
Perry Waldn
Corry
Wald
Senate Passes Farm Funds Bill Increases Aid To Rural Electrification
The Senate approved a farm funds bill totaling 1.08951 billion dollars, about 109.1 million more than President Eisenhower requested, sending the measure to the House for a conference. The extra funds include a 35 million boost for Rural Electrification Administration loans, aimed at expanding farm electric and telephone service.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Ben
House
Senate House Conference Committee
Senate
Hlome
Rural Electrification Administration
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bate Ted
Sen
Douglas
Agriculture Department
Corry Mother Hospitalized Sees Daughter Promoted
A Corry mother, longtime polio patient hospitalized for 13 years, watched her daughter participate in a ninth grade promotion ceremony. The event, held in the school gym, marked a milestone as the daughter moved up in the traditional program. The mother traveled from Erie by ambulance and later dined with the family before returning to the hospital.
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Corry
Poulson
Foulson
Ss Erie Hempste
Uehespltal
Erie Freight Wreck Blocks Lines Near City
A derailment near Corry at Lovell's Station halted Erie Railroad traffic last night. Freight train No. 77 pulled a drawhead, tearing up ties and delaying eastbound No. 6 and westbound No. 1, with three damaged cars moved aside and crews repairing the roadbed. State Police aided at the scene as detours congested Route 64 and buses diverted traffic.
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Lovell's Station
Erie Railroad
Erie
Ine
Corry
Lovell’s Station
Lovell’s Crossing
New York
Union City
Wie
Lawell
Balwamance
Mendylene
Iccident
Vohsignees
Aind
Local Dress Shop Sold to New Owners in Wilkes-Barre
The sale of Topp's Dress Shop at 28 North Center Street transfers to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Dodd of Fort Frederick Street from Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Leeds. Leeds previously ran the outlet offering women and junior apparel. The deal includes stock, fixtures, and equipment effective today.
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Topp
North Center Street
Merle Dodd
Faut Frederick
Kurt Leeds
Leeds
Alice January
Los Angeles
Morton B. Wise
Wilkes-Barre Parrs
Miso
Peace emphasis marks Corry High School commencement
Judge Laub urged a shift from materialism to brotherhood in his Commencement address to Corry High School seniors. Theresa Bovstorf and Naomi Rockoflian spoke on future potential, while Principal Howard J. Sheen was honored for 35 years of service. Diplomas were awarded as students and staff were celebrated in a ceremony featuring music and heartfelt tributes.
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Buriat H. Lawbinal
Laub
Howard J. Sheen
Corry
Sheen
Render’ Digest
Min Rookufellow
Daughters of the American Revolution
Acudenits
Miss Borstort
James Watrous
Bausch and Lamb
Harry Coulter
Allegheny College
Watrous
TM. Douglas
Pennsylvania Railroad plans station upgrade in Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Railroad aims to resume work on improving Pittsburgh station with a $3.5 million overhead ramp and a broader $27 million modernization program. Construction could begin next month as part of the ongoing plan to enhance facilities while business remains steady.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsyllvania Railroad
Inspection Team OKs Fire Training School in Pa
An inspection by an Imperial team approved Pennsylvania’s new fire training school in Williamsport. The five acre site will be formally handed to the state in days with August 3 as the anticipated opening. Director Edgar A. Bootz calls it the nation’s most extensive facility serving as the state wide training hub for firefighters.
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Pennsylvania
Snyone
Te State
Joseph Bayer
Williamsport
General State Authority
UHM
Edgar A. Bootz
Inen
Four Puerto Ricans Go On Trial For House Shooting
Four Puerto Ricans stand arraigned in Washington on five counts each of assault with intent to kill and with a dangerous weapon for the March 4 House shooting that wounded five congressmen. Lolita Lebron leads the group with three male co-defendants Rancel Cancel Miranda Andres Fugueroa Cordero and Trying Flores Rodrigues. Bail set at 100000 each. jurors face lengthy voir dire amid strong political motives protests.
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Presa
Washington
Puerto
Ruoané Boontein
House of
Miners Ordered To End Walkout At Panther Valley
Miners at Panther Valley in Lansford Pennsylvania were ordered to end a month long walkout by a telegram from United Mine Workers President Lewis. The message urged miners to go back to work immediately and allowed the union to take over grievances with Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. plans to boost production. A meeting was called for 7 pm to formally relay the directive and gauge rank and file response.
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Lansford
Panther Valley
John Ki
Lowla
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Fiofula
Lehigh Navigation Coat . Co
Thomas J. Keh- D
Vine
Vieyr
Lehigh Navigat
Under & Company Under
Condon's security review prepraises nonmilitary work role
In Corning New York Dr Edward A Condon formerly head of the U S Bureau of Standards says Defense Department officials are reviewing his security status while he works as research director at Corning Glass Works. He notes he is handling government contracts for the Navy and denies any breach of security. details of the review were not disclosed.
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Bureau of Standards
Corning
N.Y
Edward A. Condon
U. B Bureau of Standards
Determe Department
Condon
Corning Cilian Works
Navy Department
United States
Con. Hon
Washington
Defense Department
Navy
St. Condon
Bureau of Blandarde Post
House Un-American Activities
Thas
Subcommittee declines public transcription of closed session
The McCarthy era subcommittee refused a request to publicly release a May 17 closed session transcription. The panel will stamp the May 19 copy confidential and distribute it only to attendees, including Hensel, with publication barred. Mundt noted no binding secrecy beyond the stamp. Truman cancels Cleveland speech to focus on memoirs.
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McGarthy- Army Threatigations Subcommittee
Cefonn H
Mensel
Hensel
Carthy
Hennel
Mundt
R-80
Wonka
Wilson
Sen
McCarthy
Defense Planta
New York State
Maachusetts
Cohn
Siltere
Gore
G. David Chine
FL. Dix
N. J
Aga
Lenine
Five Powers Meet at Pentagon on Southeast Asia
Associated Press reports military chiefs from five powers gathered at the Pentagon to discuss Southeast Asia. Secretary Wilson said talks are political rather than military and limited to existing or future state actions. He noted steps toward multilateral effort with the Philippines and United States to implement their mutual defense treaty.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pentagon
Southeast Asia
Wilson
American
State Department
Tilmahat
Far East
Indochina
United States
Philippines
Ramon Magnayeay
Whd
County GOP Names Corrupted Appointment Sparks Debate
The Erie County Republican Committee announces the appointment of G. A. Hillstrom as secretary to fill a vacancy. George L. Wilson, chairman, notes Hillstrom’s long service as a committee member in Carry’s Second Ward and says the move is well received as the party prepares for the June 10 reorganization meeting. A Pittsburgh firm buys Pioneer Rubber Millia Inc in Pittsburgh, California, with undisclosed terms.
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G- A
Hillstrom
Erieounty Republican Committee
George L Wilson
Wilton
Carry
Wilson
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