Erie Moves to Acquire Kelley Island Lime and Transport
The Erie Sand and Gravel Co and its Erie Sand Steamship Co announce the acquisition of Kelley Island Lime and Transport Co of Cleveland and Sandusky. The deal adds 12 docks and three self unloading vessels, boosting Erie area employment by about 120 with a payroll rise near 1.006 million dollars annually. The firm will spend about 1.3 million dollars in Erie for vessel operation and dock properties. Kelley Island, over 60 years old, will move its general offices to Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERIE
Kelley Island Lime and Transport Co
Cleveland and Sandusky
Erie Sand and Gravel Co
Erie Sand Steamship Co
Kelley Island
Great Lakes
M. V. Rockwood
Hydro
S.S. Kelley Island
Joseph S. Scobell
Comico Oil Co
Kelley Island Co
Sandusky
Survival plan eyed as attacks prompt large scale evacuations
Civil Defense Director Val Peterson told the armed services subcommittee in Washington that no shelter can guarantee survival in an e bomb blast and he will continue plans for mass evacuation in case of an attack. International note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
Val Peterson
Beaste Armed Services
Washington
International
Jet B52 Bombers Planned for US Air Force Wings
The Air Force will equip the 93rd Bomb Wing at Castle AFB Calif with jet powered B 52 Stratofortresses this spring. The bombers fly 600 mph with a 6000 mile range and will replace current piston and jet fleet across 11 wings. The B 52 crew of six contrasts with earlier layouts, and initial readiness may take a year or more. Tokyo reports a small earthquake with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Air Force
93Rd
Castle Air Force Base
Calif
Harold E. Talbott
Capitol Hill
9Rd
Lamb Fiasco Nearing End in FCC Probe
Edward Lamb seeks closure of a 614 month FCC investigation into his background. Lawyers for the Toledo publisher ask a ruling that finds no substance to communist associations and urges renewal of WICU Erie license. The hearing, begun September 15, has focused on testimony alleging ties to Reds. Lamb has denied the allegations from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Edward Lamb
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Toledo
Herbert Sharfman
Lamb
Commission
Erie, Pa
WICU
Reds
Rivers Near Peak as Flood Waters Rise
Rivers swollen by heavy rains and melting snow rose to about 208 feet near Pittsburgh today. The Weather Bureau said waters continued to rise slowly and were expected to crest short of flood stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Flood Forecast Shows Hid Witness at 125 Feet
The report notes flood stage set at 25 feet with an estimated crest of 125 feet for the Hid Witness location, indicating significant rising waters and potential impact on nearby areas.
Arab Refugees Riot in Gaza After Clash With Troops
In Oaza Egypt held Gaza refugees protested after Monday's Israeli Egyptian clash. Seven wounded as police and army fired to restore order. Refugees damaged UN truce commission offices, burned a UN Jeep, and stoned headquarters before Gaza Police dispersed them. Both sides blamed the other for initiating fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaza
Egypt
Israel
Hin
U.N. Mixed Armistice Commission
Gaza Strip
U. N
Jerusalem
Flying Through a Cloud Reveals Radiation Exposure
Reporters describe in-flight dosimeter readings from nuclear cloud tests, noting 64 to 78 MB exposure inside aircraft and 160 MB on outer surfaces. Boots and hands picked up several MB. wash cleans them. Air Force crews are praised for precision in sampling radioactive cloud data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Nevada
Pacific
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Land Firm
OKC
Olga
Coal Union Coal & Supply Co
Union City
Holgate
Playskool
Sifo
Toytown
TOY Center
N. Genter Ot
Loblaws
Tokyo
Al's “Anes
Harvey M. Matusow
Senate Internal Security
Bahamas
Alvin Bentley
Michigan
Senate
Joseph McCarthy
Gaza
Russia
Andrei Gromyko
London
Jacob Malik
Merritt
South Center Street
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Electric Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!