Eisenhower heads to New York for fresh campaign round
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower headed for New York to step up his Republican presidential bid with a new round of conferences and personal interviews. In Abilene Kansas backers claimed gains, as Carlson said Eisenhower’s events drew support from Taft factions and highlighted his entry into the campaign. Eisenhower planned a 10 am news conference at the Hotel Commodore and outlined views on FEPC, state vs federal roles, agriculture, labor, and health policy.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Kan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York
Frank Carlson
Carlson
Eisenower
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
Isenhower
Jubitimt
Goy
John Fine
Pennsylvani
Theodore FR. McKeldin
Maryland
Commodore
Biseahower
Korea
Secial
FEPC
Sloval
Judge Extends Erie Injunction Against Star Chamber Hearings
Judge Elmer Evans extended for 30 days an injunction barring Mayor Thom Flatley from holding further star chamber hearings into alleged police misfeasance. The ruling aims to preserve the status quo between the Erie administration and two Erie newspapers awaiting further decision. Hearings had been held behind closed doors after records were removed from police files in recent years.
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Elmer Evans
Thomas Flatley
Star Chamber
Erie Administration
Erie
Flatley
Series of Atomic Tests Completed in Nevada Proving Grounds
Las Vegas Nev The third and final line of spring atomic tests at Nevada proving grounds concludes with 20 total tests since ABC began. The series contemplates bigger tests at Eniwetok and Pacific proving sites possibly including first H bomb detonation. No verifiable damage reported so far, contrasting with 1951 payout of 42 039 58 for test claims.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Nevada Proving Grounds
Eniwetok
Pacifie Proving Grounds
Jnteruthes Yesur
Mer
Eninnetalk
Spuenldulen
Yesteriay
Nevada
ABC
Allies hold firm on POW repatriation dispute
Monan, Kotex Allied negotiators said the U N Command will not bow to Red demands for blanket repatriation of about 170000 Allied prisoners. General Nam accused Allied planes of raids and Red camps of slaughter, but Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison rebutted claims and said talks resume at 11 a m tomorrow EST.
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U. N
Associated Press
Monsan
Kotex
Panmunjam
William K. Harrison
North Korea
Nam Tl
Nam
China
Korea
Harrison
Coves Sant
East Germans Flee To West Berlin Amid Red Scare Backlash
West Berlin refugee stations absorbed over 1,100 East Germans in the last three days as the East German regime’s scare tactics sparked mass flight. Across the frontier, 800 to 1,400 East Germans reached Coburg and other frontier points amid reports of “safety belts” isolation schemes and a looming East German army draft. many youths and families fled in fear of war.
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West Berlin
West Germany
Coburg
Commiunists
Reds
Potato price curbs lifted in OPS action
The government reports wholesale prices of white potatoes surged up to 83 per hundred pounds after price ceilings were removed. Predictions say potatoes will return to grocery bins soon at higher prices as price controls end.
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Waslington
Washington
Potato price ceilings lifted sparks store shortages
A grocery price shock looms as potato ceilings are reportedly removed. Grocers outline high black market rates of 12 to 12 cents per pound for small spuds and firms recount selling practices to avoid OPS traps. Officials warn of a likely price drop in late spring and July as shortages ease.
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Corry
the Journal
Draft Dodger Seized by FBI in 1-A Card Swap
A Chicago youth Richard Dean Phelan was seized by the FBI on evading the draft by trading his 1-A card with a friend classified 4-F. Phelan planned to remain out of military service until marriage in August and sought to enlist under the friend’s name after marriage. He was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Bentley Price with bond set at 2500 dollars, while officials consider action against the friend Hybert who enlisted in the Air Force after a failed physical.
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Chicago
FBI
Richard Dean Phelan
Iter
Phelan
Robert Hubert
Hybert
Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Erwin Cohen
Assi U. & Atty
Cohen
U. S
Bentley Price
City Approves Large Paving Program With Sack Brothers Bid
City Council advances a large paving program covering about 2.5 miles of streets after approving a bid from Sack Brothers of Jamestown at about 39,159 for the project. The plan, to begin before July, follows bids showing higher costs for alternative materials and includes consideration of asphalt emulsion versus tar options.
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al Shevial
Guy Abbey
Thesday
Church, Smith, Williams, Chestnut
Brook Streets
Wnth
Barlowsley
Wayne
Spring
Trying Streets
Pennsylvanis Avenue
Corneil
Council
Piso
Yews J
A. Zulzneck and Son Linn
Heystone Paving Company
Mundyitle
Zalaneck Company
Abbey
Williams
Wpolgiaine
Offield
Ekesanié Line
Thes
Sollcitor Brown
Gouneil
Sack Brothers of
Jamestown
Sack Frm
City Streets Department
Fortes
Escape tunnel checks at Koje compounds amid storm
On Koje Island Korea Army engineers sweep two prisoner compounds for escape tunnels finding none. Violent rain and hail lash the island as guards are doubled at all units. Separately President Truman delays a Rhode Island farm weekend with attorney general McGrath daughter Margaret and Europe trip timeline shifts.
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Isvemsen Fees
Ooje Island
Korea
Dng Oles
Nore
Truman
Washington
Rhode Island
J. Howard McGrath
White House
Margaret
Europe
Western Union Seeks Rate Hike Across Domestic Messages
The Associated Press reports Western Union proposes higher rates for domestic telegrams and money orders to fund wages and benefits for workers. The plan, filed with the Federal Communications Commission, could take effect after an 80 day review, with potential revenue increase around $1.2 million annually. A workers union delay affected the contract, promising broader benefits under the new agreement, though some terms await final approval.
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Western Union
Associated Press
Washington
Western Vylah Telegraph
Goverment Toddy
Alorkra
WGC
Hp Company
WNL
Te Sel Bombers
Wien
Wis
Ancien
Potato Festival Plans Stir Care y Chamber Boat Dun
After weeks of indecision the Carey Chamber of Commerce approved planning a ten day Potato Festival to be held in the city center. Everett Johnson was named to set dates, with Lawrence Thomson heading a sign project at the highway approaches. A bylaws revision aims to broaden member participation and voting at directors meetings.
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Carty Chamber
Griss Otter
Tweed Nein
Olme
Pat 3Iexts
Gerald Bensink
Vernon Humphrey
Gohimbus
Frank Dodd
Larry Hurst
Pennsylvania Co-operative Potato
Cor- YY
Everett Johnson
Movievision
Mead Park
Dune Bay
Lawrence Thomson
Carey
Imiih
Roy Reed
David Livingston
Lawrence Thames
Ehamiber
Seston Oil
Pay On Way To Postal Workers Back Pay
Congress passed an appropriation bill to restore pay to about half a million postal workers after a funding shortfall left May and June salaries unpaid. President Truman signed the bill, enabling payment of back wages and resumption of normal salary funding for post office staff.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Donaldson
Postminsters
Alumni Meet Draws 43 Classes Represented
Members of 43 classes. The alumni association held a reunion at the senior high gymnasium with about 200 attending. Rev. Francis Graves pronounced the benediction and Mrs. Clinton Pratt, president, welcomed the Phiss of 1958, Miss Danny Whiley. Officers elected included Robert Curtis as president and Mrs. Russell Brown as first vice president. A memorial fund and awards were noted, with Miss Sarah Ann Mattesori receiving the Virgil G. Curtis Memorial Award. The program featured group singing, a horn program, and George Weber’s orchestra. Numerous out of town attendees registered, with plans for a summer picnic discussed.
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Gyminnesum
Murehar
Turkey
AW. Brickson Moblin
Kitchen
Titusville
Francis Graves
Clinton Pratt
Danny Whiley
Wntd Ieusher
Hulberh S Vaan
Board of Education
Nt. Douglas
Robert, Curtis
Rasselas Brown
Firs
Charles Jf. Bracken
W Bruce Sllsworth
Lee
Mies
Mildred Denton
Duruthy Lineridall
Ethel Matthews
Weasurer
Arthur Lita
Sidney B. Elsi
Grorita Mynrs
Ola W Bracken
Wis
Tee
Bess Wilson
Murrid Boncatel
Eleanor Mead
Vernon Middaugh
Fredonia
P.M. Nichols
Lena Cohen
Virgil G. Curtis
Sarah Ann ‘Mattesori
National City College
Kansas City
Ain
Heron
Winona
J D. Bentley
Howard J. Sheen
H. Lynn Rice
Rice
David Livingston
George Weber
Brie
Howard Bosworth
Los Angeles
Virgil Warner
Parle Ridge
Frances Westley
Edward Huguelet
Chivaso
Eta Middaugh
Robert L. Benvon
Ridgway
Der
Fred Ewing
Warren
Arch Lyons
Port Allegany
Richard Y
Ons
North East
T. B. Treat
Arthur Treat
Union City
Mies Glenn J Boplis
Baltimore
Car Death Shocks Pennsylvania Town Victim 10
Lawrence G Ketteman 10 of Clearfield R D 1 was struck near Gettysburg Pennsylvania early today. He died later from injuries authorities said. The accident involved an automobile and occurred under unclear conditions.
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Gettysburg
Lawrence G. Ketteman
Clearfield
R. D
Here
U S Pilots Down Seven Enemy Jets in Battle Report
U S Air Force officials announced seven enemy jets were shot down today amid heavy combat over Korea as bomber and fighter operations intensified. The tally includes multiple MIGs reported destroyed or damaged while allied air defenses continued to pressure North Korea near the Yalu River boundary.
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Seoul
Kures
Siver
Rus Stili
Ner Myashina
Sutil
U.S
Igb Ling
North
Yalu River
Army Tank Program Faces Strain From Steel Strike
Washington reports an Army official warning that a steel strike may worsen tank production. The production picture has improved, but the strike could reduce light, medium, and heavy tank output. Gen. J Lawton Collins told Congress the budget cut could force elimination of over 1 000 medium tanks next fiscal year, potentially halting 300 tanks for the Army.
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Washington
Turk Dutkain
Huljitary
Serel
Sult
Congress
Two Corryites Hurt In Wreck Near Corry
Two local residents Gilbert Brewer of East Church Street and Hugh Group of West Pleasant Street were injured in a truck car crash at the Beaverdam intersection at about 7 20 p m State Police said Brewer's truck was hit by a car driven by Avder Hutchison of Harborcreek as he tried to turn left on Route 9 The truck was demolished and both men were taken to Corry Memorial Hospital Brewer released Group held for observation with treatment Damages were estimated at 100 for the truck 200 for the other vehicle
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Gilbert Brewer
East Church Street
Hugh
Bist Pleasant Street
Beaverdam
Brewer
Avder Hutchison
Harborcreek
ROD. 1
Route 9
Hutchison
Group
Corry Memoriat Hospital
Birichisoni
Resumption of peace talks delayed four hours in steel dispute
Washington reports government sponsored peace talks on steel strikes delayed until 1 p.m. EST to allow industry leaders to study bargaining proposals. Union and management leaders signaled cautious optimism about a possible weekend settlement as talks paused and lawmakers eyed progress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dewey
John F Steelaron
Bary Marcell
Jones and Laviehii Steel Co
Bwelmaty
Steeloan
Sewsmen
Supreme Court
Trn- Toni
Jay
Detroit Steel Coroinel
Pittst
Iso
Siamileation Board
Trenab
Philip Murray
CTO
Bem
Steelman
Jake
Government loses half billion on war contracts probe
A federal accountant testified taxpayers were overcharged by at least 500 million on World War II contracts. The General Accounting Office has identified 1 million dollars in overpayments, with only about 300 thousand recovered. The House Judiciary subcommittee, led by Rep. O'Neill, investigated Justice Department prosecutions of war contract cases.
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Washington
Frank H. Weltzer
Justice Department
General Accounting Office
Weltzer
Ohelf
D-Ky
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