UN Takes Over In Gaza Strip
UN troops moved into the Gaza Strip as Israel completed a 125 day withdrawal. By dawn the blue and white UN flag replaced the Israeli emblem and administration was handed to UN units. A 4,600 strong advance guard from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, India and Colombia deployed under rain to secure the coastal corridor, with occasional gunfire reported but no major incidents.
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Gaza
United Nations
Gaza Strip
Zara Ati
Mederranean
Thit
Mayes
Shairm 1 Sheikh
Gulf of Aqaba
Israel
Teraeli
Wren
Gaza City
Ars
Sinai
Strip
Tarnett
Ti Fell
Sinai Peninsula
Benmark
Norway
Sweden
India
Colombia
Constana
Soviet Submarines Increasing Rapidly in Pacific Activity
U.S. Admiral Felix B. Stump said Soviet submarine numbers are rising quickly in the Pacific and hints indicate an expanded scope of operations. He spoke at SEATO adviser meeting amid a SEATO foreign ministers conference prep, noting the increasing undersea threat and broader activity.
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Canberra
Australia
U.S
Felix B. Stump
Pacific
Stump
SEATO
Auto Rolls Free Car Crashes on Center Street
A car rolled downhill near South Center street and collided with a parked auto in front of Butters Atlantic service station injuring none. Mrs. Ernest Wright parked at 120 Park street noticed the hot brake and stepped out as the vehicle rolled forward. Station attendant Ralph McConnell aided a bystander in separating the cars.
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Univer Wno
South Center Street
Pleasant Street
Butters’ Atlantic
Ernest Wright
Park Street
Center
Wright
Ralph McConnell
Tenmes
Hope To End Probe Of County Parole Cases
A state legislative committee seeks to complete its inquiry into Erie County parole decisions as hearings resume. Representative Edwik Tompkins questions if a $20,000 appropriation will cover the probe and warns it could be lengthy. A former journalist testified that Mayor Gardner was asked about public reaction to possible sentence commutations following a 1954 bribery case. Gardner says the call was to congratulate him and notes no public outcry was evident.
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Sanmopunu
State Pardons Board
Erie County
Edwik
Cameron
Tompkins
Erie
Gov. Leader
Harold J. Sullivan
Seagle
Elle Daily Times
Arthur Gardner
Leader
Gardner
Sullivan
McKeesport Man Dies From Car Collision Injuries
Laszlo Veres, 70, of McKeesport, died in a hospital from injuries sustained when struck by a car yesterday. He lived in McKeesport and the accident occurred in the city, with authorities investigating the incident.
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Mckeesport
Las¢lo Veres
Suvek Sy
Bribe Probe Opens in Senate Hearings
Senate investigators probe alleged payoffs in Portland rackets with public official linked to a 1955 $500 bribe offer to halt a gambling raid. Witness James B. Elkins ties protection payments and payoffs to an unnamed Oregon official as part of a broader inquiry into Labor and industry racketeering.
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Washington
James B. Elkins
Terryd. Schrank
Portland
Ore
Schrank
Senate
Osyon
Robert F. Kennedy
Teamsters
Seattle
Vice
Ore. D
McClellan D-Arkln
William M. Langley
Reds Charge Sweden With Spy Smuggling
Union accuses Sweden of smuggling spies into Russia with U S intelligence help. Sweden calls the charges absurd. Pravda Moscow radio and others amplify the case. Diplomats see a double move amid Baltic state tensions as Sweden expels Soviet embassy staff over spying claims.
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Elvemauum
Our Union
Sweden
Russia
Hissain
Pravda
Tivestin
Moscow Radio
Stockholm
Baltic States
Tstonia
Lithia
Latvia
Legion Opens Weekend Hours After Remodeling
American Legion post announces limited Saturday and Sunday hours starting this weekend. The building on First Avenue has been remodelled for new use, with a newly renovated kitchen not yet fully installed, occupying the former Jimsett Drug Store space.
Eisenhower Plan in Middle East Gets Quick OK
The House passed a resolution backing U.S. readiness to resist overt Soviet aggression in the Middle East. It would authorize up to 200 million dollars in military and economic aid and allows the President to mobilize armed forces if needed. The Senate followed with an amended version and both chambers moved toward final approval.
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Housenday
Eisenhower
United States
Middle East
Washington
House
Janessge
Frayse
Martin
Masmchinetts
Senate
White House
Auditor
Banat
Fourth Marine Sergeant Goes On Trial Today
A Fourth Marine sergeant stands before a special court martial at a naval training base charged with striking 21 recruits during drill. Corporal William Walsh faces possible discharge or six months confinement if convicted on all counts. The case involves Pvt. David Lee Porter, who alleges an iron bar strike, with Porter’s father and officials pushing for inquiry into the drill instructor misconduct.
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Drill Invrudlor
Bie Marine
Willian Walsh
Tyridhurat
Mt Ia
Dell
Waiey
Icore
De Valera Wins in Dramatic Irish Election
Eamon de Valera secured a working majority in the 247 seat Irish Parliament as Fianna Fáil surged, with Fine Gael finishing second and Labour, Republicans, Farmers, and Independents also winning seats. Costello’s Fine Gael lagged, while several independents aided the comeback. coalition talks and continued coverage on page six.
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de Valera
Ebuldy
Sysing Ys
Eamon de Value
John A. Costello
Ireland
de Valera Giasa
Legtelature
Fine Gael
Dev
Castello, & Dubs
Britain Asked to Delay World War II Loan Payments
President Eisenhower asked Congress to approve an amendment to the 1945 loan agreement to let Britain defer annual payments on the World War II lend lease debt and postwar loans. Ottawa also announced Canada would permit a similar deferral on its portion of the debts, reflecting financial strain after the Suez crisis.
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Waenuyusiy Nu — Congress
Britain
Uyu
United States
Eiseneiver
Capitol Hil
Ottawa
Suez Canal
Eisenhower
Congress
Secretary of
Treasury
Huim
Syrian death sentences commuted after show trial outcomes
The report notes a controversial set of executions and commutations in Syria, with a show trial arresting 47 suspects linked to Turkish and Byelorussian connections. It states no commutation for the 27 others, while Azmi confirms existing sentences for 20 more detainees, including three months to life terms, ten exiles, five acquittals, and various custody statuses.
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Svein
Beilin
Fehler
Anc
Azmi
Sales tax delay and cuts reshape Pennsylvania GOP plan
Harrisburg report shows Senate Finance Chair Edyiard J. Kessler cutting the 3 percent sales tax yield estimate from 20 to 30 million dollars and pushing the passing date back to the week of March 18. He cites a 450 to 460 million dollar two year revenue outlook, while House and governor figures cluster near 473 to 480 million. The amendments aim to keep the levy at 3 percent and avoid new taxes, with technical drafts to be reviewed by GOP committees.
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GOP Finance
Harrisburg
Edyiard J. Kessler
Lancaster
Senate Finance Committee
Jay
House
Senate
Albert W. Johnson
Repubican
Gov. Leader
Commonwealth
Kessler
GOP
Kesler
Republican Legislative Policy Committee
Lesder
Republians
Thera
Loyola official linked to Grimes sisters case dies at home
David Burch, 29, Loyola University admissions aide, shot himself after police say he admitted taking photographs of a 16 year old boy. Investigators also linked him to the Grimes sisters murders and planned questioning about three Chicago schoolboy slayings. A packet of nude photos was found in his room.
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Uhivaga
A. Young
Loyola University
Bard
Tieat
David Burch
Loyola
Burch
North Side
James Fitzgerald
J. Norval Burch
Fitzgerald
Joseph Morris
Grimes Sisters
Barbara
Patricia
Morris
Chicago
Robert Peterson
John Schuessler
Anton
C of C Official Talks In City Incheon Meeting
A Chamber of Commerce delegation led by A. Bruce Smith met with J Paul Mossman district manager of the Chamber of Commerce the United States in Incheon. Mossman outlined 18 topics ahead of Congress including agriculture energy education foreign aid housing and Social Security with schools a key issue affecting funding and policy. The discussion urged committee members to consider pending bills and approve needed measures.
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Chamber of Commmerce
A. Bruce Smith
J. Paul Mossman
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Incheon
National Chamber
Mossman
Moss=man
Congress
Hoover Commission
Pennsylvania
Allong Dellars Mossman
Lilli Ling
J.sonbieas
Walt
Egypt Air Strength Restored After British French Attack
The Weekly reports that Egypt's air force is back to its pre attack strength after the British and French assault. Piper Ake r Bua quotes the au loree met of staff confirming renewed air power to deter further incursions.
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EOYP
Cairo
Piper Aker Bua
Au Loree
Egypt
Ost Tal
Car Clips Pole Near Pittsfield In Open Highway Crash
Robert Foley 24 of 808 Math Street lost control as he attempted to pass another car on the highway near Pittsfield. His car skidded into a ditch, struck a utility pole, and caused about $1,000 damage to the vehicle and the pole. Foley was uninjured.
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Pittsfield
Robert Foley
Mathatatet
Foley
Wieditah
Driver Held Second Time For Noisy Muffler
James McClellan Wiltsoul of Tarrs Pa was stopped February 21 for nine prior muffler offenses. Police had warned him and required repairs. A second offense could lead to formal information and a fine under the state motor vehicle code.
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Pete Rooe
James McClellan
Tarrs
Wiltsoul
Marjey Tishtel
Offenme
Mw Noky
Eash
Offenia
Red Cross drive reports $2500 raised with $6508 to go
Robert Tunnell, chairman, notes no misused funds from employee payrolls and cites three employers Aero Supply, Pennsylvania Electric Co. and General Telephone as contributing through a special fund. Since kickoff last Sunday, divisions have donated $2500, leaving $6508 still needed for the campaign.
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Robert Tunnell
Red Cross
Tusinell
Aero Supply
Pennsylvania Electric Co
General Telephone 60
Israelis Destroy Egyptian Posts At Sharm el Shelah
Israeli forces struck four Egyptian built military installations at Sharm el Shelah near the Gulf of Aqaba. The operation aimed to remove remaining Egyptian posts from the area ahead of a planned withdrawal and to secure the southern approaches. In separate notes, Allegheny County vaccination clinics were set for March 4 to 19 at Allegheny Valley Hospital.
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Taran
Sharm el Sheleh
Gulf of Aqaba
Termal Pyainsula
Tarentum
Eli Ei
Allegheny County
Allegheny Valley Hospital
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William Bausch
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