Authority and Council Accept Bids for Plant Build
The Corry Municipal Authority and City Council agreed to accept bids for a complete plant at a total construction cost of 550 598 dollars after delays and bid bond issues. Four authority members rejected the low bid for not meeting specifications, with Millcreek Construction being considered acceptable. Expected bond sale by September and sewer rentals to begin January 1, 1954.
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Ylléndance
Sp. m
White
Hayens
Eymerson
Aluve
Kinley
Sweet
Fehlman
Abbey Ole
Emerson
Ups
Ecling
Millcreck Poe Construction
Iirler
John W Davis
Millcreck
Nnh
Millcreek
Hays
CC. Collings Co
Philadelphia
Acton
Referendum on Sales Tax Considered by State Solon
A Republican legislator urges a statewide referendum on a one percent sales tax. He argues a vote in November could guide legislature funding for state programs, criticizing House Democrats for approving projects without a base tax vote. The House previously rejected the 1 percent sales tax by 202 votes to 41.
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Solony Associated
Prew
Tarrisburg
A. Republicant
Ravin W. Tompleitys
Tompkine
Jetter
Chutes C. Smith
Philadelphia
Tompkins
House Democrats
House
Globemaster Crash Claims 129 U S Servicemen
The Globemaster broke apart after takeoff from Tachikawa Air Base near Tokyo, killing 129 American servicemen. Air Force crews identified 122 pilots and 7 crew members, with no survivors. Investigators from the United States and Japan proceeded to determine the cause amid murky weather.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Uye
Karen Wos
Air Force
Plan
Globemaster
Fier
Korea
Japan
South Korea
Tachikawa Air Base
Airy Wolve
Sapam Thom
U.S
French Assembly Rejects Marie Andre Marie Amid Crisis
The National Assembly voted against candidates for the premiership as President Auriol seeks a stable choice. Socialist Andre Marie led early but was defeated. the crisis enters its 30th day with potential options among independents, though no clear naming plan emerged.
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Marie Paris
Vincent Auriol
National Assembly
Ghteren
Tnest
Andre Marie
Auriol
Maple Avenue Opening Cited Amid Railroad Work Delays
Bradford Zippo plant workers vote 205 to 96 against AFL Machinists union after production and maintenance staff rejected union representation. National Labor Relations Board reported the result today, reflecting turnout from recent labor actions and plant operations.
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AFL
Puttsburgh
Zippo Manufacturing Co
Bradford
National Labor Relations Board
Return to Work Drive in East Berlin Opens Propaganda Push
East Berlin workers return to jobs as Soviet martial law tightens. Western Allies demand end to the blockade and condemn the Tuesday riot and an alleged brutal execution. More arrests and disputed releases fuel tensions as Nischke is sent back to East Berlin.
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Associated Press
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Berlingenat
Berlay
Aid
West Berlin
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Germany
2 Moscow
Rial
Fadt
Stibuistad
Tia
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East
Sergei Dengin
U. S
Britain
France
U.S
Otto Nischke
Hitn
Vindimte Semiyenov
Nuschice
Federation Opposes Adoption Measure Amendment
Harrisburg The board of the Pennsylvania Federation of Women today opposed an amendment to adoption regulations. Mrs Arthur P. Vincent of Slippery Rock said the board acted at a recent meeting. The amendment would exempt persons adopting through private agencies from court reporting requirements.
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Sy Mawreimeen
Harrisburg
Board of Pennsylvania Federation of Wombless Cilies
Commonwealth
Arthur P. Vincent
Slippery Rock
League
Armistice fate may hinge on Panmunjom talks
Communists warned no subject to discuss as Allied and Red negotiators prepare for a dress session at Panmunjom that could decide the armistice. Reports say Rhee may release about 26 000 prisoners, while U N and allied officials plan prisoner exchanges and oversee the signing steps amid tense diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Munsan
Tred
Paayman
Jom
Froem
Reds
Promat
Syneman Rhee
Rhee
Rnee
U. N
UNC
Firiny
Panmunjom
Rai
Bien
U. S
House Vote On Foreign Aid Looms Aide Pushes Plan
Washington reports bipartisan spokesmen predict President Eisenhower will win a vote of confidence as the House likely to ballot today on the 4.99 billion foreign aid bill. Amendments may be offered and Speaker Martin hopes for a vote this afternoon amid Cold War context with aid to West Berlin.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Joseph W. Marti
R-Mass
Ren. Halleck
Indiana
Noorbuster
Rep. Richards
D-80
Bill Wuld
U. S
West Berlin
Attorney Bert H. Smyers Jr Dies in Pittsburgh
Bert H. Smyers Jr, a one year attorney, died yesterday from a heart attack in Pittsburgh. In 1969 he organized the University of Pittsburgh football team, reflecting his early impact on the school's athletic program.
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Pittsburgh
Bert H. Smyers Jr
University of Pittsburgh
1800 More POWs Freed By Rhee Regime
Allied reports say 1800 prisoners of war escaped five camps and a hospital in South Korea near Inchon as President Syngman Rhee and UN Command push for armistice talks. The incident caused clashes and a spike in casualties including deaths from gunfire and a rice paddy ambush outside the compound.
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South Korea
Mary
Symumnin Rher
Republic of Korea
Tolan
Jeatei
U.N
Bai
Aseom
Seoul
Inchon
Mosesyiy
Hte
Yongchon
Korea
Sang-Mudal
Asgom
guAlWe
Mapliy
Whittier Fire Ravages Alaska Port Causing Major Loss
The Whittier military port suffered near total destruction in a Wednesday night blaze. Officials estimate losses around 20 million dollars as engineers plan emergency rebuilding. Four hours of fire destroyed an 1200 foot pier and three 800 foot warehouses. 38 people were injured.
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Associated Press
Whittier
Aliska
William F. Bigetow
Willamh Miley
Alaska Defense Command
Eagineer
Army Dishigh Engineer
Unepeed
Jess Ther
Andrew J. Hedge
Alaska Railroad
Ex President Truman To Visit Washington
Former President and Mrs Truman planned an automobile trip to Washington marking their first visit since leaving the White House. They would travel from Independence Missouri to Philadelphia and then to New York to see their daughter Margaret, 16.
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Preallent
Trimet
Washington
Thane
White House
Truimans
Philadelphia
Tinh
New York
Marparel
Rhee Rejects Armistice Terms and Seeks Other Remedy
President Syngman Rhee disclosed that two days earlier he asked President Eisenhower to seek another remedy instead of an armistice. He warned that accepting any armistice would mean death for South Korea and urged continued defense against Communist forces, while the United States pressured for a settlement and the Soviet threat loomed.
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Associated Press
Syngman Rhee
Eisenhower
Rhgo
Risehaven
Rhee
Panmunjom
Thaive
Nablonesk
Rien
East Kenten
Dows
America
Six Communist Jets Destroyed Over Northwest Korea
Sabre jets downed six Communist MIGs high over Northwest Korea as infantry pressed probes along the Central Front. In the East Central Front 30 000 to 40 000 Reds reportedly broke Allied lines and advanced toward the 28th parallel. Five MIGs destroyed near the Yalu River with one damaged, per Air Force tally.
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Korea
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28Th Parallel
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Yalu River
North Korea
Manchuria
Naguib Installed as Egypts President by Military Action
A revolutionary military move ousted King Farouk, proclaiming General Mohamed Naguib as Egypts first president. Col Gamal Abdel Nasser and other officers shifted cabinet posts as the army consolidated control after last July events.
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Revah
Mespt
Millney
Farouk
Mohammed Naguib Ashe
Army
Naguib
Fakine
Bey
Gamal Abdel Messer
Newarb
Iterjor
Postmaster General Boosts Parcel Post Rates Across Foreign Lands
Summerfield announced sharp increases in parcel post charges, boosting annual revenue by about 17 million dollars. Effective August 1, the changes raise basic rates to 46 cents for a pound and 82 cents for each additional pound, plus transit charges by foreign countries. The move aims to help reduce a 40 million dollar operating deficit and follows a 36 percent domestic rise approved by regulators.
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Associated Press
Washington
Summerfield
Fidius
Aversena Pontage
Commer Commission
Department
Simmmerfield
Congress
Soldier tells mother救 saved by last minute plane change
A Pittsburgh soldier in Tokyo, Sgt Anthony Colner Jr, said a last minute change saved him from a deadly crash that killed 129 Americans nearby. He left the doomed plane moments before departure and phoned his mother in a trans ocean call.
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Pittsburgh
Anthony Colner Jr
Tokyo
Colner
Colmer
Pennsylvania Draft Call Set at 1410 in August
State draft director Lt. Col. Henry A. Gross announced Pennsylvania will fix the August draft call at 1410, the lowest since last September, aiming to choose as many 20 year olds as possible before including 19 year olds from the upper group.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Henry Af. Gross
Supreme Court Denies Douglas Stay on Execution
The Supreme Court refused a new stay of execution for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. In a 6 to 3 decision Chief Justice Vinson and six justices ruled no substantial question of law merited a delay, rejecting Douglas's plea for reconsideration and a stay as the case awaited presidential action.
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Buel
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Twief
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Risenower
White House
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Spine Mullis
Riel Ross
Marstal
William A. Gareoll
New York
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Rosenberg
Dhal Eisenhower
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May Gunbeey
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