Subway Walkout Strands Thousands in New York City
A city wide subway strike paralyzed New York during a peak rush period, halting trains on the BMT lines and spreading across all lines. Officials warned of punitive action while workers’ unions pressed demands. buses and private cars attempted to fill the gap as health and safety concerns rose amid the disruption.
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New York City
NEW Yosuc
Walt Minehouk
New York
Whide
BMT
Budl To & Efesretido
Unfislan
Coigralon
Hse
TJ Cook
Fiolite
Hubli
Milllion
Howe
Antty Epligtt
Winatrike
Anture
Ingle
Tiny
Honor Flag Event Draws Corry Residents at Wilks Lodge
About 30 people gathered at the Wilks Lodge Hall in Corry to honor the American flag. Exalted ruler Ford O'Dell of Harborcreek spoke on patriotism, noting complacency in peace times while urging reverence for the flag's ideals. The Corry Band performed as guests filled the hall and the National Anthem closed the program.
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Wilks Lodge
Ford O'Dell
Harborcreek
Riler
Erle Elks Lodge No
Gilkhitle
MI Bucken
TodalBiks Lodge
Fy Buttes
Corry Chamber of Commerce
Gorry
BR Kelly
Meteorite sighting over city causes bright sky flash
A meteorite was seen blazing earthward above Gar ry and surrounding areas this morning. Eyewitness Nedkers from Snryder Circle described a bright glow lighting the sky and a brief flash that illuminated the district before fading.
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Leo Néokirs
Garry
Bng
Nedkers
Snryder
Entira Orihera
Aenondi
Ottts
Heat Wave Relief Near. Lower Mississippi River Valley
Relief from the first summer heat wave was spreading into the Great Lakes region and the Upper Mississippi River Valley, while other areas sweltered. Readings for the date included New York 56.1, Philadelphia 95, Washington 83, Detroit 94, Cleveland 92, Milwaukee 81, Chicago 80, Minneapolis 80, and San Antonio 100, among others. Weather reports noted continued high temperatures across several locations with lingering heat in many regions.
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Associated Press
Great Laken
Mississippi River
New Yorks
Newatk
Cohuinbus
Oliver
EL Patio
Phons
San Antonio
Philadel Pus
Washington
Detroit
Clewland
Milwaukee
Chicka
Minneapolis
Two American Priests Freed By Red China
Two American priests, Father John William Clifford and Father Thomas Leonard Phillips, were released after three years in prison in Shanghai. They were arrested on espionage and revolutionary charges, with U.S. and British officials monitoring the situation as Geneva negotiations continued. The release signals potential movement on other detainees as relations with Red China remain tense.
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Hong Kong
U. S
John
Willlima Clifford
Thomas Leonard Phillipa
Wits
Pelping Radio
U.S
Chukeh
Peiping
Chia
Homer
Alexis Johnson
China
Reds
Shanghai
Ieee
Inet
Father Phillips
Ein Bs
Evelyn Birrington
Alt Deny
Gatly
Uuifove
Anne G
Clifford
San Franniaco
iNew GLF Building Contract Awarded on Penn Avenue
George Pinko awarded the contract to build a new 80 by 40 foot 90 day warehouse for the Grange League Federation on Pennsylvania Avenue. The structure by Hader Blook Construction will be a single large storage room without loading docks. Funds forveriated stinitii Weems will be stored in 46.
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Svonsources
Sapeditia i
Mandy
Grange League
Pennsylvania Avenue
Georgé ‘Pinko
Feriiitverated
Stinitii
Savings And Loan Declares Dividend For Shareholders
Savings and Loan pays out a $33 352 dividend to 2 262 shareholders covering the period from Tepotibe to dune. The dividend totals three percent and was approved by the directors at the latest meeting per Homer Bbiard secretary.
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Suuenueid Jy Ye
Salim
Towdsville
Tepotibe
Tour Barl
Homer
Bbiard
Beliast
Eisenhower Medical Report Proclaims Optimism Rises
Doctors report President Eisenhower showing improved intestinal function and stable vital signs one week after abdominal surgery. He slept for hours, tolerated liquids, and remained in good spirits as medical staff plan gradual return to nourishment and routine.
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Wasitington
Eisenhower
Truman Aides Seek New Trial After Conviction
Two aides to President Truman face a possible new trial after being convicted by a United States District Court jury. Matthew J. Connelly and Lamar Carle were found guilty on multiple counts. maximum penalties include five years imprisonment and fines up to one hundred thousand dollars. Judge Richey M. Hulen scheduled sentencing for July, while attorneys prepared a post verdict motion.
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Matthew J. Connelly
Lamar Carle
Truman Administration
Sonephing
Holt Tix Dodge
Thei Pilonis Shily
Sama
Wille
Dormer
Thiman
Tata
U.S
Richey M. Hulen
Jilly
Délapie
McKean County Aide Killed In Route 6 Crash
McKean County assistant district attorney Mayo, 1953 Redan je Wis, died when his car rolled off Route 6 west of Smethport after veering off the road. He was 2 O'clock this morning. Surviving wife and four children. Body taken to Bradford Coroner Beatty pending routine. No funeral details yet.
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Guy &. Mayo
Abeisuyer
McKean County
Smethsport
Redan
Pativent Kane
Mayo
Miya
Russell
Burgess
Mb Jowatt
Alsteipt
Cir
Thie Wicklin
McKeat County
C. WY
Bodies of two missing girls found near Beltsville area
Police identify the second victim as Mary Elizabeth Fellers, 18, of Beltsville, after the remains were found in a Calvert Creek tributary and near a bridge at Brunswick Maryland. Earlier a girl found near Laurel is linked to the same disappearance reported June 1. Relatives recall a planned visit from Beltsville to Laurel and say the girls were seen along Route 1 awaiting a ride. authorities pursue the case as a possible double homicide with no motive yet determined.
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Hurcelin
Witus
Denullah
Caletin Creek
Potomin
Blirni
Jean Venable
Lainel
Benko Rool
Wody Nares
Tillissviry
Brunswick
Mary Bilanbeth
Fellers
Beltsvill Md
Shelby
Mary Elizabeth
Beltsville
Henitiahy
Shellie Welt
Balisville
Mary Blisabent
Mat
Elizabeth
Laurel
Ford
Peperl
Man Found Dead in Ohio River Lies Under Water
Coroner reports a man found in the Ohio River near Pittsburgh. Details unclear due to damaged text. status and identity not fully identifiable from the fragment. Authorities continue to investigate circumstances surrounding the death.
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Pittshurgie
Rudolph J. Rintis
Wis
Ohio Run
Te Pias
Three Boys Injured In Bomb Explosion NENT A
Three boys were injured in a bomb blast this afternoon in a South Denver area wreck. Police and investigators say the device was a five parinid bomb with powder poured out to detonate later. Witnesses report windows rattled and FB firefight moments as responders rushed to scene.
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Denver
Devin
Danny Meise
Hess
Prise
Early Vote On Civil Rights and School Bills
In Washington the House Rules Committee, split along party lines, moved toward votes on civil rights and federal school bills after lengthy debates. Chairman Howard W. Smith led opposition as Southern Democrats stalled motions. votes set for Thursday with likely Senate fate uncertain amid a constrained closing of Congress.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Erin Vit
Howard W. Smitty
D-Va
Ilsine
Southerr
Senate
Congress
Smith
Colmer
Maxi
Trimble
Ark
Jap Allen Milt
Delaney
Madden
Ind
Gell
D-Mass
Oiling
Diatefne Brown
Ohio
Ells Worth
R-Orel
Allen
Thornberey
D-Tex
Latham
West
Weather Bureau Reports Storm Damage Across State
The Weather Bureau says thunderstorms yesterday knocked down trees and power lines across central Pennsylvania and caused a brick wall collapse in a Pittsburgh suburb. High temps reached 99 in West Philadelphia and 94 in Williamsport while heavy rainfall favored central regions.
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Nores
Pennsylvania
Bureau
Weather Bureau
Berton
Reef
Iid
Pittsburgh
Brookville
Billville
Middistowrt
Argentine Regime Returns Rebel Chief and Six Fugitives from Haiti
Buenos Aires provisional government backs asylum and immediate repatriation after abductors deliver rebel Gen Raul Tanto and six other fugitives to Haiti the day after a Sunday revolt. Haitian ambassador welcomed their return as tensions ease. Authorities say the group faced political charges and may depart the country later under Peronist-era repercussions.
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Buenos
Aramburu
Brierre
Ing
Urieuiy
Brienné
Jhin
Peron
Brleris Saquthorities
Tanco
Buenos Aires
Tanto
USW Leaders Begin Study of Company Offer
USW leaders study a management package from U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic that media reports say includes a five cent per hour raise this year. The 1 1 member wage policy committee meets with four negotiators to decide whether to accept or seek changes, with no details disclosed and a possible five year no strike clause reported.
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USW
New York
Bio: Steel
United Steelworkers
Interith @ fouraman
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic
Wil
Sinclair Workers Reach New Contract After Near Strike Deadline
About 10 000 Sinclair Oil Corp employees and union negotiators reached a new work contract before a strike deadline. Details were to be announced later, with negotiations having extended through yesterday and into today.
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Bansas Gley Ulex Wyrumeansass
Sinclair Oil Corp
Tody
Mirvin Zeldin
Ok, Chemical
Alanite Workers International Union
Nd Ntl
Marcus Hook
Weilsville
Nes
Claimed Hazard Wrap Around Windshields Rile Eye Experts
CHICAGO eye specialist and colleagues denounce wrap around windshields for cars as a hazard increasing driver confusion and risk of accidents. They warn of blurred vision and ghosting, urging further tests and safety measures while noting higher roadway deaths.
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Chicago
Imi
Gliirre
Area Blue Grass RateHike Listed
The Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh announced an 21.29 percent rate increase for hospital services starting August 1. Read more on the monthly costs for various plans including individual, widow, and family rates, both in semi private and ward classifications, and quarterly payment options affecting about 82,000 Western Pennsylvania subscribers while 641,000 others under year to year contracts are unaffected.
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Hive Gtoss Sudschiders
Uo.y Tana
Pennsylvania
Hospitalliaion Service
Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh
Area Drivers Lose Licenses in Corry District
The Department of Revenue restored licenses to three Corry area motorists while two district men had licenses revoked during the week of May 28. Restoration went to Wilte Conant, George McGraw, and Kenneth Nunemaker. suspensions and revocations affected Gerald Hastman, Roger Russ, and others statewide.
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Corry
Department of Revenue
Wil Te Conant
R. D
George McGraw Dh
Titusville
Kenneth E. Nunemaker
RD. 3
Gerald Hastman
Sparronsburg
Ris Meese
Roger Russ
Garland
Hine
Mercury Hits High Of 92 Amid Turbulent Weather
A chaotic Mercury report notes a high of 92 with conflicting weather details and stray phrases. The article mentions political figures and a stalled labor case, with unclear references to Friday and Saturday events.
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Mercury
Senate Increases Foreign Aid Bill To 4.515 Billion
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee boosted the aid bill to 4.515 billion dollars, 715 million more than the House. The committee split 9-5 to advance the measure, with debate over further increases for European defense and Yugoslav aid. President’s discretionary fund and economic aid allocations are noted, as lawmakers argue over final totals before floor votes.
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Senate Foreign Relations Communities
Thuy
Asia
Sen
Bridges
FLNH
Senate
House
Foreign Relations Committee
Bill Bridges
GOP
Pole Jey
Lin
Onlif
Yugoslavia
Eisenhower
All Senate
Syndgy B. Johnson
Crex
Jorelen
Tha Beate
Gantinitellata Eg Mo Suyaslavin T
Green
D-Rt
Knowlrd
Free Slayer Of Erie Boy Revisited Charges Loom
A police inquiry centers on Julian Loruwakh aged 16 in the fatal shooting of Ronnie Grembeski, 9, in a yard on a Wednesday afternoon. Det Insp Fignalkh says witnesses and the boy’s parents will be questioned after a confession. officials say the case may remain an accident rather than a crime.
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Roller Orjean
Julian
Buddy) Loruwakh
Ronnie Gorembeski
Franke Fignalkh
Ils Mien
Ronnie
Filster
Ramibik
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