Navy Vanguard launch delayed by weather and faults
Navy planners pursued a Vanguard three stage rocket launch this week as officials in Washington Baltimore and Cape Canaveral weighed a new attempt. Winds and ground equipment issues caused a costly Saturday delay and a missing crane operator faulted the progress. Despite a late weather balloon test the countdown faced further postponements.
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Hagerty Denies Newsman Shadowing by White House
White House press secretary James Hagerty dismissed a New York Times report that the administration had shadowed reporters to track leaks. He said he had never heard of such checks and questioned the accuracy of the account. A Times bureau spokesman would only say they stand by the story.
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White House
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Your Times
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Hoover warns Americans on Communist danger in new book
FBI director J Edgar Hoover argues in Masters of Deceit that the Communist movement is rooted in a covert party danger within the United States. He contends the movement aims to destroy Western civilization and will fail, urging vigilance rather than waiting for events to unfold.
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Hoover
Henry Holt and Co
Lerly
America
FBI
Byil
Eleht
Shortway Group presses leader for quick start
The Keystone Shortway Association pressed Gov Leader to start a 50 mile section of the proposed 291 mile east west inter state highway this year, ideally in three equal parts. The project would cost about one million dollars per mile, with 90 percent funded by the federal government and the rest by the state. The group aims to raise fifty thousand dollars from twelve counties to push the program and speed interstate development and regional growth, amid promises by the highways department to break ground by Memorial Day.
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Keystone Shortway Association
Gov
Mematin
C. E. Noyes
Highways Department
Noyes
Senate Confirms Ike's Promotion of General Gavin
The Senate confirmed President Eisenhower's nomination to promote Lt Gen James M Gavin to permanent three star rank as retiring head of missile development. Also approved were Dr. Pau Darwin Foote as assistant secretary of defense and Raymond A. Hare as ambassador to the United Arab Republic. Homer M. Byington Jr. was named ambassador to the EEC and representative to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the Fat Bust and the Social Council of the United Nations.
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Linchemenday
Eisenhower
James M Gavin
Gavin Withets
Senate
Pau Darwin Foote
Raymond A. Hare
Abisii
Dor
United Arab
Stassen Proposes Atomic Peace Force and UN Expansion
Stassen urged creation of a permanent atomic armed force within a broader United Nations structure and a new international development agency. He tied both ideas to a Soviet-American moratorium on nuclear tests for two years, calling for a possible summit if an accord seems feasible.
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Washington
Harold Stassen
United Nations
Eisenhower
American Association of the United Nations
Spiesman Dies At 67 In Corry Heart Attack
W J Spiesman longtime Corry plumber died at his home on East Main Street after a heart attack. He had been ill a week and previously treated at Cony Memorial Hospital. Born July 21 1891 in Corry he lived here all his life. Survived by wife Louise Mays four daughters one son two sisters two brothers and several grandchildren. Funeral set for St Elizabeths Church with burial in St Elizabeths Cemetery. Mass Wednesday at 9 AM with a rosary the previous evening at 7 30 PM.
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Walter Kinney
Inte
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Kinney, Spiesman and Waller
Frank
Charles Spiesman
Ind
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Wetzel Trial Enters Second Week In Murder Case
The Wetzel trial enters its second week as the state tries to prove he endangered highway patrolman J T Brown on the night of November 7. The 36 year old Seneca Falls man previously convicted of slaying patrolman W L Reece faces life imprisonment with the mercy recommendation already marked by the jury.
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J.T. Brown
Seneca Falls
W. L. Reece
House Probers Grill Lawyer Over Relations
Washington The House committee grilling Thirman A Whiteside Miami lawyer failed to obtain his appearance as subpoenas and grand jury records tie his dealings with former FCC Commissioner Richard A Mack to the Public Service Television case in Miami. Chairman Harris said records show Mack earned about 75000 in two years with about 41000 in addition to his salary. Col George Gordon Moore, Dwight Eisenhower’s brother in law, will testify next Monday. Moore will not appear under subpoena.
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State GOP completes ticket with two nominees
The Republican state committee completed its May 20 primary ticket with two nominees for lieutenant governor and secretary of internal affairs. John M. Walker and Andrew J. Gleason were chosen as running mates to Gov. candidate Arthur T. McGonigle and U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. Hugh D. Scott, ensuring geographic balance. The steering committee’s endorsements await formal county approvals this week.
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Pittsburgh
Roy E. Furman
Andrew J. Gleason
Johnstown
Internal Affairs
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GOP
Arthur T. McGonigle
Reading Pretzel
Hugh D. Scott
Philadelphia
U.S. Senate
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Sald Bloom
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Walker
Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association
Trt
Gleason
Francis Fisher
Allegheny County
Ben Rowland
Mahany
R-Crawford
Aeinie
Corry Woman Near Death From Auto Injuries
Edin Mae Terwilliver of 11 Vane Congress street near death from injuries after a highway incident near Frewsburg. Deputies investigate possible causes including being struck, thrown from a vehicle, or collapsing en route to the scene. Authorities say survival is doubtful. Glenn King involved in prior shooting incident and probation case.
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Vane Congress Street
Wea Hospital
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Terwilliver
Glenn Kine
Weat
Congress Street
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Powell
Terwilliger
Ike Nominates Cross to FCC to succeed Mack
President Eisenhower named John S. Cross to the Federal Communications Commission to fill the vacancy left by Richard A. Mack. Cross, 53, was assistant chief of the State Department's telecommunications division, a 22 year veteran in the field, and a Columbus native with ties to Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The nomination awaits Senate confirmation amid past investigations into Mack's conduct.
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Eisenhower
John S. Cross
Federal Communications Commission
Richard A. Mack
Cross
State Department
White House
Mack
House
Miami
FCC
Mark
Arkisxas
Senate
Buringham
Alw
Alabama Polytechnic
Defense Communications Board
Thy
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Goveernment Interdepartment Radio Advisory Commission
Murder Suspect Trial Begins in Allegheny Court
Vincent Sey feha, 34, of Pillsbury, is standing trial in Allegheny County Criminal Court for a murder linked to a robbery slaying of Ad ye Sid Mis Ragliner on November 17. Jury selection began after Judge Samuel A. Weiss postponed proceedings amid defense motions claiming potential juror bias and media influence.
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Pillsuuryt
Allegheny County
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Samuel A. Weiss
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British port welcomes skate as U S submarine sails to Cherbourg
The American nuclear powered submarine Skate arrived at a British naval base in Portland England for a five day visit before sailing for Cherbourg France.
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England
Bkate
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Eisenhower Orders Speed Up of Projects and Loans
President Eisenhower moved to accelerate federal construction where funds exist and released 200 million dollars to expand private home loan financing. He proposed extending unemployment benefits, sought higher highway spending for three years, and asked Congress for 186 million more for water resources. The proposals aim to boost jobs and business as lawmakers weigh broader recession measures.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
Strike Threatens Cuban Celebration
In Havana Cuba authorities brace as labor and transport sectors mobilize amid rumors of a general strike. Fidel Castro and rebel informants warn of a mass walkout to topple Batista while 60,000 students back demonstrations, the Cuban Confed of Labor pledges 1.2 million workers to stay at work.
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Blame Pilot In Fatal Accident
The Civil Aeronautics Board blamed the captain of the Northeast Airlines crash near LaGuardia on February 1 1957. with 101 aboard, as the plane failed to demonstrate required procedures before takeoff from New York. Twenty of the 96 passengers died. 25 were injured. The pilot Alva Marsh and co pilot Basil Dixwell had long service with Northeast. The board found insufficient evidence to recommend action against Marsh.
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Rikers Island
Rhe
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N. Yi
Miami
Werewnine Juved
Alva AR Marsh
Basil S. Dixwell
Angelo Andon
Munseahon Wien
Tunisia Accepts Compromise Plan Amid Forced Presence Debate
Tunisia signals approval of a compromise plan allowing French troops to stay at a central base while West Africa commands withdraw. President Bourguiba seeks neutral oversight and names a token French force reduction. Reported discussions name Rob Murphy as a upline facilitator.
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Bigerte
Ballet Silt
Cemellltor Rob
Oy Murphy
Fepneh
Hbberte
Corry Liquor Sales Up 7100 Over 1956
The 1957 Pennsylva nia Liquor Control Board report shows Corry stores selling wines and liquors valued at 212,196, up from 205,098 in 1956. Erie County’s 16 outlets totaled 8,181, while Conneautville city store posted a decline from 33,393 in 1956 to 4,? in 1957, reflecting overall growth except for one location.
Dulles Doubtful On U S Moon Hope
Former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned the United States may lag behind the Soviet Union in reaching the moon first. Speaking to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he said the first lunar achievement would yield a major propaganda advantage for the winner and questioned U S timing in space exploration. The committee made his testimony public yesterday.
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Soviet Union
Outer Space
Howse Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Dulles Arrives In Manila For SEATO Meet
Secretary of State Dulles arrives in Manila for the SEATO foreign ministers meeting. He notes focus on anti Communist alliances in the West and Middle East and declines comment on Soviet summit calls. The three day parley opens tomorrow with aims to strengthen SEATO and discuss linking with NATO and Baghdad Pact.
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Two Boys Admit Drowning of 8YearOld Lad
In Dallas Felipe Hernandez eight drowned in a gravel pit yesterday after two boys aged ten and another boy, both Latin American, admitted tossing him naked from a six foot cliff. Police reported witnesses saying he was shoved into muddy water then submerged and dragged to deeper water. Several youngsters were detained for questioning and released.
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Felipe Hernandez
Hernandez
Hold up nets $1,200 in Pittsburgh raid
A Messenger en route from a bunk to parts story reports two holdup men obtained 1400 or so from a victim. Miller and another suspect fled in a cab after a struggle. Investigators note the water running and a forest area as possible clues while police pursue the case.
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Raymond Miow
Fi&n
Iit. Miller Galt
Tandi Forest
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