Taft Attacks Ike On Vital Campaign Issues Me Too Politics
Ohio Senator Robert A Taft blasted General Dwight D Eisenhower on domestic and foreign policy during a nationally televised program. He claimed he has gained delegate strength since Eisenhowers return and accused Ike of being uninformed or flip on major issues including government spending. Taft urged immediate price control cuts, repudiation of Truman foreign policy, abolition of the draft, and a balanced budget in his first year. He argued for a libertarian personal platform amid questions from reporters and audiences.
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Severe Storm Sweeps Eastern Part of State
A severe storm affected eastern Pennsylvania with power outages and downed trees. Temperatures fell to the mid 30s in Brookville and reached 62 in Philadelphia as storms moved through Harrisburg Allentown Bethlehem and the northeast Philadelphia area with winds up to 55 mph. A cool spell was brief with heat expected to return by Sunday as a warm front from the west moves in.
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Missing fishermen after vessel and tanker collision
A fishing vessel Albatros and tanker Ex Chatwin collided near Provincetown in early morning fog. Rescue crews recovered twelve missing sailors from the Albatros and found the body of Captain Bipreven Brisson of Arlington, Massachusetts. The incident occurred near Cape Cod Light as authorities investigated the scene.
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Fines Paid For Killing Deer In Corry Area
Four young men from Corry and vicinity faced fines after pleading guilty before Justice John Smith at Bibltfield. Donald Jackson Hugh Melson George Aiken and Harry Silter paid 100 dollars each for illegal deer meat, with Silter spared further sentence. Deer was sighted east of East Branch leading protectors to Corry. meat was confiscated and some eaten at the Rouse Hospital in Youngsville.
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Korean Uprising Quelled During Protest at Pusan Club
In Pusan Korea about 50 young educators and civic leaders met to protest President Syngman Rhee. The meeting was broken up by intruders smashing chairs and injuring several elders. Police restored order after 10 minutes of violence. The gathering did not resume. A key constitutional dispute pits Rhee against the Assembly over a June 2% presidential election.
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Mobile X ray unit notes 4000 tests in two weeks
A mobile chest X ray unit operated in Erie County reports over 4000 residents scanned in the past two weeks under the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. The unit will depart after tomorrow, with follow up in Wheelock and Ben Verdum, Wilbert Proctor’s Grocery, and the Elgin Post Office, as films are sent to New Jersey for development and active cases receive medical guidance.
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More Gas Seen for Corry Area
The Federal Power Commission approved a 428 million dollar Tennessee Gas Transmission construction program to boost daily gas delivery by 15 million cubic feet to United Natural Gas Go. of Oil City with additional allocations for Iroquoia Gas Corp and Republic Light Power. The plan also funds underground storage in Hebron Gas Field, Potter County, PA, totaling 740 thousand dollars and raising daily capacity by 205 million cubic feet.
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Ratification Delayed in Bonn For West German Pacts
In Bonn today Chancellor Adenauer faced new obstacles in Parliament as the upper house demanded court rulings on the constitutionality of rearmament and insisted the Bundesrat approve full texts of the Allied West German peace treaty and the six nation European Army pact, complicating swift ratification.
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United States Eyes NATO Plane Purchases From Europe
Washington reports indicate the United States may use Mutual Security funds to buy warplanes directly from European NATO members for use by European forces. Ambassador William H. Draper noted a request for recommendations to bolster European procurement of military aircraft under the Mutual Security Program amid slowing TS production.
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House Begins Final Draft of Controls Bill
Washington The House moved to end price controls on virtually all consumer goods. The vote was subject to reconsideration as Republicans and Southern Democrats shaped the outcome. The wage price and rent control extension bill faced sharp scrutiny from critics while administration hopes were tested through test votes. President Truman signaled dependence on the Taft Hartley Law and the Steel strike issue, while the bill's sunset near month end added urgency to House action.
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Coal Prices Set to Rise On July 1 by Coal Dealers
Coal dealers aligned with the Erie County Coal Dealers Association will raise prices by 50 cents a ton at month end citing a weight rate increase and earlier price cuts due to warm weather. The July 1 change covers anthracite and may be followed by another hike if mines raise costs. In Altoona Pa a 15 year old, Edward Deilil, died after a gunshot wound to the neck deemed accidental by Deputy coroner Crawford.
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Building Curbs Won't Be Lifted 4 rene
Washington reports government will not ease curbs on home construction as July plans to relax restrictions are postponed. Henry Fowler, head of the National Production Administration, says timing remains uncertain. CIO Steelworkers leader Philip Murray comments as the Supreme Court blocks an anticipated ruling on steel mill operations.
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Center Street Building Sold to Wilkes-Barre Buyer
The two story brick building on Center Street including a first floor shop and second floor apartment was sold by Jack Mae Innes of Newtown Square to Herman Kunteowitgot Wilkes-Barre. Paul Meerdlink operates the men's wear shop under lease until six years from now. The Gabbet real estate agency praised the transaction and expects lease continuance details to be settled within 60 days.
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Racketeers Tax Claims Put By Treasury Delinquent
Washington notes Senate speech by Ben Williams detailing Treasury failure to collect delinquent income taxes from racketeers Frank Costello and Philip Fostel. Williams cites a $95,000 claim against Costello that lingered for 15 years until a lien forced collection in 1947 and accuses the IRS of poor enforcement against Costello and Fostel.
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U.S. Air Force claims downed Red F Planes near Manchuria border
Sixth American air units report they destroyed two Communist propeller planes and damaged two more after ambushing six aircraft south of the Manchuria border. The incident occurred near the T-bone hill sector west of the East Central Front southeast of Eumsong, with two planes possibly destroyed on the ground.
New Social Security Benefits Explained and Calculated
A wartime era notice explains changes to Social Security benefits using a new formula based on 80 percent of the first 100 of the average monthly wage plus 15 percent of the remainder up to 400. Examples show benefits for wages of 60 and 4200, with guidance on minimum 18 months used in calculations and how filing timing affects benefit amounts.
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Spud Festival Set for September 5 and 6
The Corry Chamber of Commerce announces the third annual Spud Festival for September 5 and 6. A planning committee led by William Geiby includes Everett Johtwan, Philip Zalmiek, Martin Keppel, and others from the Grange, area farmers, and potato growers. A July 2 members meeting at the Phoenix Hotel will vote on proposed by laws as dues and structure are revised.
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Sweden Studies New Soviet Blast After Shootdown
STOCKHOLM Sweden The cabinet met to study the latest Russian blast after the shooting down of a Swedish flying boat by Soviet jet fighters. Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky handed a message to Swedish Ambassador Soblman in Moscow denying the Swedish version of the incident. The note inflamed anti Russian feeling in Sweden and called for an end to alleged Swedish frontier violations.
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President Signs Foreign Aid Bill
The president signed a foreign aid bill totaling 1 468 750 280 dollars, with allocations for military and economic assistance. Congress imposed cuts from the president’s request, and the bill authorizes but may later adjust overseas program funding, including humanitarian and economic aid to multiple regions.
Unity Pledged at GOP Dinners in Philadelphia and Harrisburg
Philadelphia and Harrisburg hosted $100-a-plate GOP dinners as about 2,500 donors urged bold national leadership from Taft and Eisenhower camps. Sen. Dirksen urged nominating Taft in Chicago, while Eisenhower backers pressed unity. Bricker warned against New Deal and Taft nominating risks. A poll showed 20 delegates leaning Eisenhower and 19 Taft.
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Sheriff Babbitt vows slot machine crackdown in Erie
Sheriff Paul Babbitt declared he will not back down from an order to remove or phase out slot machines. He has appointed two unidentified special deputies to lead the probe as reports say some clubs have briefly restarted devices. He warned violators they will face consequences.
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Lovett Says Strike Effects Now Serious In Defense Ramp
Washington officials warn the strike’s impact is already serious for U S arms output with military aviation and atomic program elements at risk. Defense Secretary Lovett and industry sources say steel and other materials remain ample to sustain production through August but caution steady supply and pipeline delays could tighten. Navy and Army commands report no drastic cuts yet though some programs show longer lead times and tighter schedules.
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Woman Hurt By Lightning Bolt Near Bear Lake House
A bolt struck the Henry Dyer home at Bear Lake causing injuries to Mrs. Darwin Dyer left arm and shock. She was admitted to Cory Memorial Hospital and discharged last night. The incident also disintegrated wiring and appliances but did not disrupt electric service. the Wetim family member present escaped injury.
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Ihuinder
Two Trucks Collide on Route 89 South of Wettsburg
State police identified drivers Johab Esh, 34, of Spartansburg and Hasty Reese, 47, of Erie, as involved in a Route 89 wreck three miles south of Wettsburg. Both escaped injury after the 3:15 pm collision when one truck backed across the road at a sawmill.
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