Erie County Prison board finds no truth in abuse charges
A subcommittee of the Erie County Prison Board cleared the prison and administration yesterday, finding no justification for accusations of mistreatment, shakedowns, or sale of sandwiches. Investigators talked with about 65 inmates and said no improper conduct by trustees occurred, and disciplinary actions were by prison staff only.
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Jones confirmed Harrisburg athlete commission chair
Harrisburg Geore J. Jones Jr of Williamsport was confirmed by the Senate last night as chairman of the State Athletic Commission.
Taft's Ailment Is Said Serious
Sen. Taft of Ohio returned to the Senate on crutches after a four day medical checkup in New York. An aide, Jack Martin, released a statement approved by Taft noting further evaluation by leading doctors and that he would remain inactive for the rest of the session.
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Eisenhower asks Congress to grant up to one million tons wheat
President Eisenhower urged Congress to provide up to one million tons of wheat for Pakistan relief. He said Pakistan faces famine and asked for immediate grant of 700000 tons with a necessary working reserve. The million tons would cost about two billion dollars.
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Pilot Becomes Sixth 0.5 Double Jet Ace in Korea
Maj. James W. Jabara of Wichita Kansas America’s first Jet ace shot down two MIGs to raise his score to 11 and become the sixth double jet ace of the Korean War. On a second tour he has three probables and eight damaged MIGs with 97 missions.
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Firm Grants Year’s Vacation With Pay
OffvaGo a lane and phonograph manufacturing firm signed a union contract offering employees after ten years service a full year of vacation with pay or double pay for line work during the year. Paul M. Davidson, president of Heden Mig Co, said the pact with the APL Electrical Workers Union aims to reduce turnover and attract workers. The firm has about 95 employees, mostly women.
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