Automatic Rail Gates Set for Center Street Crossing
Public Utility Commission approves two railroads plan to install automatic crossing gates with dasher lights at Center street and First avenue crossings by July 1 1953. Work to start November and finish early 1954 with 60 000 cost. tower watchman will operate gates 24 hours. Joint funding by Erie and Pennsy.
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First Avenue
Erie
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvimia Public Unity Commission
Harrishaye
Fifth Avenue
Denver Street
Ute Erie Railmiad
PUG
Bhie
Pennsy
POC
PRR
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Fifth
Maplevenes
Prigr Vo
East Main
South Center Streets
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Te Anies
Myerstown Man Named Grand Master of 100F Odd Fellows
Myerstown resident is installed as grand master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Independent Order of Odd Fellows during the 127th annual session in Myerstown. Other officers named include William Nesil, Fred Korman, Robert Himmelberger, Fussell Jistler, Rev. Arthur Dillsburg, Mister Yost, and Evan Edmonds in various senior roles. Thomas Delaney, a 16-year-old from DuBois, drowns at Subwea Lake soon after finishing exams with two friends attempting a swim.
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Austmberger
Myerstown
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Samuel T Koller
Home For Orphans of Odd Fellows
Philadelphia
William L. Nesil
Washington, Pa
Fred R. Korman
Smithmidt
Robert R. Himmelberger
Fussell A. Jistler
Shineton
Arthur Karl Dillsburg
York County
Mister Yost
Shamokin
Eonad Guardian
Evan Edmonds
Scranton
Grand Herald
Dubois
Thomas Delaney
Subwea Lake
St. Catherine's High School
PUC Hearing On 7 Penny Trains To Beheld July S
A hearing before the Seapsvlyska Public Utility Commission at the Venming o County Courthouse in Franklin starts at 10 1 am Tuesday. The case concerns abandonment of two passenger trains from OH City to Corey Itciboat amid dwindling service and rising opposition from Oil City and Titusville communities.
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OW City
Seapsvlyska
Uuilty
Vemingo County
Franklin
Wallus
OM Chay
Corey
Nus
OH City
Morndag
PIC
Itz Oil City
Titisville
Il Cub
Cjuie
Notin
Acheson Praised by GOP Senator for Western Germany Pact
Secretary of State Acheson drew praise from Sen. H. Aleksander Smith of New Jersey as the documents to link Western Germany with a Western defense framework proceeded toward Senate consideration. Smith lauded Acheson for negotiating a peace treaty among the United States Britain France and Western Germany and for a NATO style pact. Acheson told the Foreign Relations Committee that prompt ratification would unite the nations seeking U.S. leadership and that no automatic commitment would arise from defense of Western Germany or other EDC members.
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Associated Press
Washington
Acheson
Tis
Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
H. Aleksander Smith
New Jersey
Germany
Achwson
United States
Connally
European Defense Communuilty
Harrisburg Increases Food Allowances For Relief Recipients
The State Board of Public Assistance restored increases totaling 360000 dollars a month for 240000 Pennsylvanians on relief. Mrs Eleanor G Evans says the boosts range from 1 percent to 4 percent for different household sizes and offset living-cost cuts. A new flat fuel allowance system replaces the previous actual-cost method, to be county by county with set maximums. Food prices rise slightly in New York as wholesale index edges up to 899 from last week, still below last year.
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Harrisburg
New York
Dun É& Brady
Night of terror leaves 15 Red prisoners dead in POW camp
Reports from OR TALAND describe a new night of killings at a North Korean POW compound. U.N. troops briefly controlled access as American guards recovered bodies from wells and oil drums. The massacre, amid dispersal attempts, left five more prisoners missing and raised questions about camp conditions and enemy weapon stock.
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Associated Press
Taland
Verson
United Nations
Auwwituls Uusrule
Wlh
Gonpounc
Tania iv
Vietten
Anne Reid
Ie Island
Truce Parleys Resume As UN Walkout Spars Reds
Korean talks resume as Communists protest new policy on Koje Island and a three day UN defense walkout. General Mark Clark, UN Far East commander, praised the Red forces for balance in negotiations while criticizing charges as propaganda. He reaffirmed UN patience and declared the talks conduct commendable.
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Korea
United Nations
Mark Clark
U.N. Far
Tn Us
Kim 1 Sung
China
Peng Teh-hual
Clark
United Nations Command
Zalt
Fine Placed in Important Spot
Pennsylvania Governor John S Fine, a pivotal GOP delegate, remains uncommitted and undecided about his Chicago vote. He states his mind will come on issues and not candidates, stressing federal spending and solvency as the nation’s key worries. A AP interview outlines his cautious stance and potential influence onPennsylvania’s 10 convention votes. A second item notes tax consultant questioned in a $2,860,000 deficiency suit connected to William G. Lids.
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Associates
Aarrisburg
Pennsylvania
John S. Fine
Chicago
Fine
Ife
Ffe
Stourty
Associated Press
Roncerning
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Shortage Fails to Boost Potato Acreage Across Regions
Farmers in Ene and Warret counties plan modest acreage increases despite a continuing shortage. Maine and Long Island growers expand by about 25 and 10 percent respectively, while Pennsylvania faces pricing and seed issues. Seed potatoes and wet spring delays affect large growers, with smaller farms willing to plant more to offset losses.
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Maine
Long Island
Idaho
Ene
Warret
Pennsylvania
Tolaho
Laval
May
Reds Driven Off Strategic Hill on Western Front
In harsh early morning combat on the Western Front near Chovwon, Chinese Reds attacked a vital hill defended by Eighth Army troops. About 15 were killed as defenders counterattacked with bayonets and grenades amid heavy artillery support, while weather hindered Allied air strikes.
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Seoul
Krenn
Eighth Army
Sall
Ronts
Miore
New Pastor Appointed for Local Church
Rev Low, who resigns from the Cheysou G&MA Church after four years, is named new pastor. The installation will take place this evening at 7:45, with nearby ministers in attendance and a program of visitors and prayers planned. The pastor and his wife will be introduced at the service.
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G&ma
Cheysou
Missionapy
Bev
Ehurelms
Peekskill
Plonsqniville No
Teel Ross
Phillipanng
Way Bleman
Homencily
Mlasionney Trlhing Institute
Myc NY
C&ma
Lime
Low Que
Britain Denies Atom Spy Fuchs Transferred Or Diary Smuggled
Britain's government flatly denied British press reports that German physicist Klaus Fuchs was moved from Stafford to Pentonville prison and that his diary and letters were smuggled out. Officials said no transfers occurred and no diaries were found or smuggled.
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Fucts
Associated Press
London
Ator
Kieus Fuehs
Fuchs
Ratsska
The
Daily Express
Stafford
Bemingham
Pentonville
Phe Express
Emil Fuchs
Leipzig University
Germany
Meme
Enti
Eisenhower to Visit Birthplace in Denison Texas
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to his birthplace Denison Texas on June 21 as guest of Gold Star Mothers. He will also meet Texas and Louisiana delegations to the Republican National Convention in Chicago, according to supporters announced yesterday.
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Eisenhower
Denison
Tex
Dwight D. Eienhower
Deni
Texas
Louisiana
Esenhower
Republic Gan
Chicae
Taft Backers Hold Control at GOP Convention
Taft backers maintain control as convention struggles over leadership and platform. Key figures include Dwight Eisenhower rival Dwight Eisenhower and MacArthur supporter, with controversy over credentials, a contested South delegation, and a split on strategy. The convention's tone centers on the battle for party direction and potential military era concerns raised by Dever and Wedemeyer.
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Associated Press
Robert Talis
Abraille
Mitler
Ch Rage
Ger
Bubelas MacArthur
Tutt
Tite
Spukower
Vyoters Boime
Esenbiye Er
Army
Macaritiyr
Friends
Hre
W. Averell Harrimain
California Reds Won't Contest Case in Conspiracy Trial
Ten of fourteen California Communist leaders held on conspiracy charges declined to contest the government's case. The defendants are accused of planning to overthrow the U S government by force and violence. Federal Judge William C Mathes denied a motion for directed verdict of acquittal.
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Los Angeles
California
Hays
U.S Government
William C. Mathes
House Committee Approves Extension Of All Controls
Washington lawmakers review extension of wage and price controls amid inflation. The committee outlines conditions for perishable commodity supports and parity rules, with ongoing efforts to shape farm, livestock, and consumer credit measures through new legislation and administrative guidance.
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House
Washington
Four Held After Fatality In Rural Area
A Ymunpayile man died in a drunken brawl aftermath on Route 19 near Erle Deng. Four men, including Rig Powell 45 Youngsville, were arrested as suspects. Powell’s body was found in a truck with door stains, other men injured. Rodgers and state police investigated the scene with farmhouses nearby. Powell died before hospital treatment.
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Baie
Upolinls
Eight
Miles
Erle Deng
Rig Powell
Youngsville
Harald Ridgers
Riples
Weiver
Wesefield
Glark Bacon
Union
Hmditen
Boon
Carey Pu Hee
John Conger Sai
Rodgers
Powell
Lees
Wheat Crop Near Record Shaping Government Action
Washington reports the Agriculture Department says the wheat harvest may reach near record levels with 1.206 billion bushels produced, second only to 1.367 billion in 1997 and about a third larger than last year. An extra 241 million bushels may be needed to meet domestic and export needs, boosting reserves to around 290 million bushels.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Thas
Senate Rejects New Seizure Powers Amid Taft Hartley Showdown
Washington reports the Senate refused additional plant seizure powers for the president, sticking to opposition to the Taft Hartley Act. Officials expect Truman to pivot to the Taft Hartley framework, arguing against labor strikes while Republican leaders denounce the approach as futile and political. The Taft Hartley amendment, sponsored by Byrd, passed 49 to 0, signaling a partisan turn in the labor dispute.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Truman
Stevl
Nils Eek Pita
Psoas
Shell
Ueaineed
Fy Infia
Powers
Ineld
Fem
Anit Agulleriulives
HarLinn
Sen
Robert A. Taft
White House
Uny
Congress
Taft Martley
Sea “Byrd 'Dyer
Methodist Leaders Meet in Harrisburg Conference Opens
Churchmen from 12 northeastern states gather in Harrisburg for the five day Jurisdiction Conference of the Methodist Church. A new bishop may be elected and several officers named as they set policy for the region including New England states New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware and West Virginia. Dr Charles Wesley Flint of the Washington DC area will retire and a successor will be chosen.
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Harrisburg
John S. Fine
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Gavnetai
Charles Wesley Flint
Washington
D.C
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