New French Premier Mendes-France Wins Assembly Approval
Pierre Mendes-France was approved as France’s premier by the National Assembly in a 419 to 47 vote with 154 abstentions. He pledges a three-point program centered on an Indochina settlement by July 20, an economic recovery plan, and a move toward a European defense treaty while facing a cabinet without Foreign Minister Georges Bidault.
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New Short Time Parking Meters Planned Districtwide
The Streets Department will install new short time meters next Monday across the wiiness district. Each meter will limit to 12 minutes to promote turnover and quick space clearance. The move follows a Chamber of Commerce survey submitted to Cornell and aims to improve parking in the business section.
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Paroled Pittsburgh Labor Leader Walters Named for July 15
George J Walters, Pittsburgh labor leader convicted this year of income tax evasion, will be paroled July 25 after serving one third of a 15 month term in Lewisburg Penitentiary. The Federal Board of Paroles announced the plan yesterday. Walters contended at trial that kickback payments from contractors caused the tax discrepancies, but the government maintained otherwise.
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City Council mulls sewer rate changes after survey planned
City officials weigh revisions to sewer charges for small businesses and residences part of living units. Finance Director Abbey to hire surveyor to forecast impact on a 67000 yearly income needed to cover bonds and operating costs while temporary clerical help is approved. Council also considers installing remittance and accounting machines at about 1800 each to speed service and improve accuracy, with cost sharing details to be resolved.
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Pittsburgh Justice of the Peace Indicted for Extortion
A grand jury yesterday charged Justice of the Peace deme L Sipp of Allegheny County with extortion and a misdemeanor in office for alleged collection of a fine and failure to report it. District Attorney James F. Matone said the indictment stems from a 1952 case involving a fine for drunken behavior.
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James F. Matone
Mendes France to join Indochina peace talks in Geneva
French sources say Pierre Mendes France will fly to Geneva to participate in Indochina peace talks and may become foreign minister in the new cabinet. He promised to resign if no settlement is reached by July 20. Western delegates weigh potential concessions and rifts among allies as talks continue without clear progress.
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Probe In Death Of Boy In Franklin County
Franklin State Police questioned Keith Burrows adoptive parents after the year old boy died at Franklin Hospital. He suffered burns and bruises and was admitted Wednesday in critical condition. Coroner Dr. Maurice Dinberg will finalize autopsy results in four to five days pending microscopic tests. Investigation by state police and a child welfare worker continues. Burrows worked at Worthington Corp. in Oil City.
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Wind Up Trial of Puerto Ricans Ends in Confession
Washington Lolita Lebron and three fellow Nationalists were found guilty on assault with a dangerous weapon in the House shootings. Lebron, acquitted on five counts of intent to kill, vowed to continue the Puerto Rican independence fight from her cell. Victims include Representatives Bentley, Davis, Fallon, Jensen and Abzug.
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Will Get Pay Hike in Western Pennsylvania
In seven Western Pennsylvania counties about 14 a construction workers will receive a 10 cent an hour wage hike in their next pay checks, with the change applying to those paid under certain union or company agreements.
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Move to Oust McCarthy Stalls in Senate Action
Washington reports a second bid to strip Senator McCarthy of his chairmanships appears stalled in the Senate Rules Committee as Bennie Jenner signals doubt about time for action this session. Lehman’s resolution faces committee routing while McCarthy remains absent amid ongoing disclosures and a pending dispute with Army officials.
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Youth held on murder charge in Pittsburgh
A coroner jury held 15 year old Earle Saunders on a murder charge after a 9 year old witness testified that an elderly Northside gasoline station attendant John Helland was killed. The boy Edward Hargrove testified that Saunders or another masked man grappled with Helland on June 2 and fled with a handkerchief and mask.
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McCarthy plan under attack by attorney general
Brownell condemned Senator McCarthy’s invitation to government employees to report information, warning it would replace government by law with rule by an individual. He cited the Army McCarthy hearings remark that federal workers should provide information and urged obedience to the law amid national security concerns.
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Huffman Plea Will Be Denied
Charles Huffman of Cove ry seeks commutation for a six to five year term for the fatal attack on his 18 month old daughter. Erie County DA Damian McLaughlin opposes leniency and urges the full one year maximum be served. Board member William Livengood notes Huffman will serve the remaining time. He was convicted of killing the child to stop her crying at Western Penitentiary.
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Personnel Change at City Funeral Home
Robert Sullivan resigned from the Bricken Funeral Home after long service since 182 and as a peer. Lynford Chase, formerly connected with the mortuary and later at Outka Vault Co., will resume duties next Monday. Victor Craggir has been added to the staff for the summer ewantha.
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D-Day Looms in Guatemalan Revolt Reported
Dispatches from Honduras said exiled Guatemalan rebels massed toward the border with uncertain numbers. Carlos Castillo Armas directs resistance from Tegucigalpa while reports claim 100000 laborers may march in Guatemala City and officers in the army could defect to oppose President Arbenz Guzmán's regime.
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Senate approves 20 billion defense funds bill for next year
The Senate passed a 20.216 billion appropriation for defense covering Army Navy Air Force and related agencies for the coming fiscal year. The vote followed a failed Democratic bid to add 360 million for Army divisions and sends the measure to a conference with the House to resolve differences. The bill, the largest of the year’s appropriations, is about a billion below the President’s request and more than five billion under a prior congressional authorization.
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Fire Blazes Through Chicago Meat Plant Causes $500000 Loss
A Chicago fire at a meat processing plant caused an estimated loss of over 500000. Anthony J. Nullaney, deputy fire commissioner, said authorities prevented spread to nearby structures in Packingtown. Fire crews used 23 hose lines along with two high pressure trucks and water towers to control the blaze. Chief Haberkorn noted stored alcatel and chemicals in a flammable area, while smoke extended miles and flames rose as high as 150 feet. Meanwhile, an item reports Dr. J O Kelfer named Mt Lebanon schools superintendent in a separate Pittsburgh notice.
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School Meeting Tonight Sets Stage for Supt Pick
The Joint Committee of the Corry Area Joint Schools will hold an informal, closed meeting to discuss the successor to Supt Lawrence M. Douglas. Hubert Vaughn, committee president, said the meeting will focus on personalities and qualifications as four local directors and one each from neighboring townships participate. Any action tonight is expected to gain eventual approval from the full Joint Board.
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GOP Chieftains Gather for Pennsylvania State Committee Meet
GOP leaders converge in Philadelphia on eve of state committee session to elect a successor to Sen Mo Harvey Taylor as state chairman with no clear opposition. Miles Horst signals willingness to run. Lt Gov Lloyd H Wood backs him. Fall campaign plans to be brief. platform drafting set for Pittsburgh Tall meeting amidst broader concerns. A Allegheny County grand jury probe into mandatory salary contributions to the party fund looms over the session.
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Guard Seeks Cohn Amid Albany Delay
The New York National Guard seeks Roy M. Cohn to schedule his two week field training tour, amid delays in arranging the time and place at Albany.
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Two More Reports Yet To Be Issued By Subcommittee
Washington Democrats on the McCarthy Army Investigations subcommittee urged the Eisenhower administration to consider quick criminal prosecutions for perjury or the exposure of a secret document. The Senate panel opens a secret session amid claims of lies and pressure, with calls to dismiss key aides and possible action on two reports. McCarthy defends his aides while the panel contemplates closing deliberations and resuming his anti-Communist hunts after a break.
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