Floods Roar Across Rio Grande Border Evacuations Under Way
Thousands flee as the Rio Grande floods the border at Laredo Texas and Ciudad Acuna Mexico. A 40-foot crest threatens businesses, with bridges washed away and hospitals isolated. Red Cross supplies fly in as both nations marshal aid and evacuees head to higher ground.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
Boundary
Nuevo Laredo
U. S.-Mexico
Texas
Ozonn
Red Cross
Boundary and Water Commission
IBWC
Langtry
del Rio
Ozona
Kind
Eagle Pass
United States
Mexico
U. S. 4Th Army
New Guatemalan Regime Outlined After Coup
Reports from SAN SALVADOR say Col. Carlos Enrique Diaz’s junta resigning members were replaced by Alfredo H. Monzon leading a new ruling group. Rebels led by Castillo Armas threaten further action as rebel planes reportedly bomb Guatemala City.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
el Salvador
Radio Today
Carlos’ Enrique Diaz
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Gol
Castillo Armas
Enrique Diaz
Jose A. Sanchez
Arbente
Alfredo H. Monzon
Jose Luis Salazar
Maurice Dubois
Diaz
Guatemala City
New York
Col
Mongon
Monon
Castilla Armas
Arbenz
Ding
Jacobo Arbens Gusman
Communist Party
Honduras
Kremlin
Washington
Council of the Organization of American States
OAS
Rio de Janeiro
Guatemala
Counci
Mutual Defense Pact Reported Between Chiang and U.S.
A Formosa newspaper reported Chiang Kai-shek and Gen. James A. Van Fleet tentatively agreed on a mutual defense pact linking Nationalist China and the United States. The paper claimed the pact would allow Nationalists to attack Maoist China without obligating the United States to join in an attack.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Voung
Chiang Kai-shek
James A. van Fleet
Eisenhower
United States
United Daily News
Chiang
van Fleet
Red Chins
Showdown Near on Senate Move for Tax Slash
Senate leaders force a tight vote on a Democratic amendment to add a $100 personal exemption boost to a broad tax revision bill. The plan aims to spur business growth and jobs while opponents warn it favors the wealthy. The result could hinge on a close tally as senators gather forces under a limited debate setup.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Democrats
Tate
Senate confirms Doerfer for Federal Communications post
The Senate unanimously approved John Doerfer of Wisconsin for a ten year term on the Federal Communications Commission amid protests from Edward Lamb of Toledo who accused Doerfer of bias against him over renewal of a television license at Erie Pennsylvania and alleged past Communist ties.
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Washington
Senate
John
Doerfer
Wisconsin
Federal Communications Commission
Edward Lamb
Toledo
Lamb
Erie
Obi
Five Held for Court on Pittsburgh Cell Arson Charge
Five Pittsburgh men are held on five thousand dollar bonds as court appearances are arranged on charges of cell arson. Lucille C. Holer, 42, and Job Btahryla, 34, are named among those held.
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Pittsburgh
Lucille C. Holer
Job Btahryla
Corry Firm Seeks Washington Street School To Buy Or Lease
Corry Instrument Co offered to buy or lease the Washington Street School building during a year end session. The firm proposed 4000 dollars for purchase or 40 dollars monthly rent and plans to start producing Bird A Clock sets there. The board referred the offer to the property committee for action and noted zoning appeals will be pursued.
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Corry Instrument Company
Washington School
Cony Board of Education
Camden Ruffner
Corry Instrument Go
Tas
Corry
Grangeld
Park Street
Hubert Vaughn
Corry Board
Robert Ou Jr
Ruffner
Vaughn
Corry Instrument Co
Singer
Ite
Four Edinboro Corry youths listed for U S service July 6
Draft board released the names of four local men Larry Peterson and Robert Doucette of Edinboro and Galvin Warner and Frank Karkoak of Corry who will depart for military service on July 6. A further three men are called for pre induction physicals on July 20 at the New Cumberland depot near Harrisburg. The board seeks ten registrants not providing current addresses including Gail Davis Richard Jackman Mortis Lewis Richard Davis John Reagan and David Horton formerly of this city Leroy Bailey Lawrence Mayhue William Russell formerly of Waterford and Clinton Pee Weldner ex resident of Uniontown.
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U. S
Larry Peterson
Robert Doucette
Edinboro
Galvin Warner
Frank Karkoak
Corry
New Cumberland
Harrisburg
Gail Davis
Richard Jackman
Mortis Lewis
Richard Davis
John Reagan
David Horton
Leroy Bailey
Lawrence Mayhue
William Russell
Waterford
Clinton Pee Weldner
Union Ty
Acceptance of New Steel Pact Recommended
President David J. McDonald will back the new contract from U S Steel for ratification by the unions wage policy committee. The deal reportedly adds about seven cents an hour for wages and insurance plus pension improvements.
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Pittsburgh
David J. McDonald
CIO
United Steelworkers
U. 8 Steel Corp
U. 8. Biel
Patesetter
Wie
Attackers At Large After Assault On 18 Year Old Girl
Jamestown police investigate a double rape of an 18 year old girl as two men flee in a car. The victim identified a car owner from a photo, but the suspects remain at large and the girl is under medical care. The assault occurred near her home as she walked with friends from a skating rink.
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Jamestown
Warren
Paswult
Tidhoute Gle
Pidloute
David Bjorwh
Hia
Corry
Tidtoute
Ex-President's Condition Improves After Surgery
Former President Truman shows improved condition after emergency appendix and gall bladder operation on June 20, but doctors report hypersensitivity to antibiotics causing concern. Physicians at Research Hospital note the recovery is hampered by drug reactions and prolonged fatigue, with general agreement on the unusual course of his illness.
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Kansas City
Truman
Wallace Graham
Truman’s Physitian
Cease Fire Arrangements Reported by Diplomatic Source
A diplomatic source in Guatemala City said cease fire arrangements were being completed in Guatemala. The measure would grant amnesty to political prisoners except known Communists. The report followed Guatemala's third government in bares days.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Eisenhower and Churchill End Five Days of Talks
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill concluded five days of talks in Washington after narrowing some differences on stopping communism in Southeast Asia. They left many issues unsettled but pledged unity of purpose in the upcoming statement with Dulles and Eden.
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Southeast Asia
Associated Prong
Washington
Eisenhower
Church I
Church
Churchill
Noentatt
United States
Eiserhhower-Churchill
White House
Dulles
Eden
Eclipse Start Time Sparks Early Morning Viewing
Corry residents plan to watch a century’s best solar eclipse starting at 4 34 AM tomorrow. Few will see it well as the eastern horizon offers the best view and observers are advised to protect their eyes with dark glass or exposed x ray film.
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Natue
Six Inch Water Main Breaks At Fourth Avenue
Corry Water Company officials blamed a 6 inch water main break near the Fourth Avenue and West Pleasant Street intersection on a cast iron pipe defect and a sudden pressure surge. Employees spent hours repairing the trench and restoring water to nearby residents after thousands of gallons escaped.
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Fourth Revenue
Corry Water Company
Fourth Avennue
West Pleasant Street
Emphoyes
Byrd Leads Maryland Governor Nomination Rally
University of Maryland President Curley Byrd led in the Democratic governor race as votes counted across Maryland. Mahoney contested the results amid a tight county unit tally, with Byrd needing 77 unit votes and early returns showing Byrd ahead in Talbot and Queen Annes counties.
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Curley’ Byrd
Derm
Baltimore
Heould
Oanvard
Maryland
Byrd
Baclowe
Stam Shore
Talbot
Queen Annes
Worcester
Mahoney
Westinghouse CIO Talks Enter Fifth Round at Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp and the CIO International Association of Electrical Workers held the fifth round of contract talks. The union seeks higher wages and guaranteed benefits for about 47 000 production workers in 23 plants. Additional talks will include the Independent United Electrical Workers and the Federation of Westinghouse Independent Bal arled Unions. Ground broken for a 16 million dollar University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine building to be ready fall 1956.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electri¢ Corp
CIO Inter
Ers
Cio-Tue
United Electrical Workers
Westinghouse
University of Pittsburgh
Schoos of Medicine
Douglas turns down post at West Mifflin
Supt Lawrence Douglas withdrew his resignation as Corry Area Joint Schools superintendent after a closed session. West Mifflin directors had refused to release him from the post despite his request. The joint committee urged him to reconsider and he rescinded the resignation.
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Corry Area
Lawrence Douglas
Star Chamber
Douglas
Weet Mifflin
Dougie
West Mifflin Board
West Miffin
Taga Basin
Dr. Douglas
Anyeaue
West Mifflin
Abe
Hupert Vaughn
Robert ‘Ott Jr
Leon Proctor
Helen Jones
Howard Ladd
Arthur Lindstrom
Lawrence Morton
Cecil Miller
Mr. Proctor
Mr. Ott
Stewart Long
Me. Vaughn
D. Amour Hillstrom
Corry Board
Seaion
Frank McKnight
Aad
Everal
Yarrows
Stanley Anderton
Doug Lny Jett
Driver held for court in city case
John Roberson, 38, was held for the Free County grand jury by Alderman M. Cobbett on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Roberson, arrested on a complaint by George Collier of the city, pleaded not guilty and had delayed hearings due to hospitalization. Collier's auto was struck on North Center Street and Roberson allegedly fled the scene after identifying the other car involved.
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John Roberson
Clymer
Fiie County
Cobbett
Roberson
George Collier
Ila City
Cotlier
North Center Street
Coliler
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