Admiral Byrd and Portland Mayor On Stand In Lie Detector Probe
Beed Adm. Byrd, 68, renowned explorer, dies in sleep from heart ailment triggered by overwork. He first flew over both poles and charted two million square miles. His death ends a storied career with Medal of Honor and major polar expeditions.
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Kincaid Estate Set At $40,000
Levers were issued yesterday to Mrs Iris Kin eldint the estate of the late Elmer Kincaid who died in London on November 22, 1906. The will was admitted for probate at the Brick County courthouse. Beneficiaries include My Facnid and Mrs Mirion Sonda with a personal property value of 40,000 dollars.
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Trucker Dies in Crash and Fire at Embankment
A truck driver died today after a plunge from an 8 foot embankment and fire following a collision with a trailer. The victim was identified as Arthur Witchell from Moracen. Rescue crews battled the blaze as the wreckage burned and the vehicle was destroyed.
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Passage Of GOP No New Tax Plan Tomorrow
Senate Finance Committee moved to floor a GOP plan to preserve existing general taxes while trimming the gas tax and extending a nine million dollar revenue package. Senator Dent criticized GOP haste as amendments reshape sales tax rules for manufacturers and public utilities.
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Arson Suspected In $200000 East Liberty Fire
A three story Joyce McClements Building in Pittsburghs East Liberty district burned last night as smoke filled the air and flames shot more than 50 feet high. Fire Chief Stephen Adley put damages at over $200000 with thousands watching and traffic snarled at Penn and Rhody Avenues. The blaze started in the basement bakery of a restaurant on the first floor. patrons fled safely. The Joyce McClements firm runs a catering service and the second floor housed offices while the Pent-Shadt Ballroom occupied the third. About 100 firefighters battled six alarms, with some remaining through the night. The East Liberty district lies about five miles east of downtown. The first alarm was sounded at ... (Continued on Page Eight).
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Senate panel delays wiretap bill action to next week
Senate Judiciary Committee will not move anti wiretapping legislation to the floor for at least a week. Senator Willen Scott said hearings must be adequately considered, with a decision expected by next Monday or Tuesday. Civil and legal groups support the proposal while law enforcement urges retention.
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Chimpanzee Exhibit Sparks Painter Controversy at City Show
Tense debate erupts as a Baltimore Zoo chimpanzee named Betsy is considered for display at the annual art show. Nora Hampton, show director, notes Betsy’s paintings have sold for 25 to 50 dollars, while rival artist Madecke and Luther Merchants Association figures question inviting an animal to exhibit.
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Dulles Stands Against Red China at SEATO Talks
Secretary of State Dulles reiterated U S opposition to admitting Red China to the United Nations and maintaining recognition of the Nationalist government. He spoke to the SEATO Council in closed sessions, stressing national and international interests and urging vigilance against communist subversion.
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State Police Assign New Men in Area
State Police reassign personnel across districts with corporals rated for field duty. Cpl Clarence Teva moves to Luweeneth and reports to Corry barracks. James Bailey heads to Warren, Kenneth Tueper assumes Franklin substation duties, and Anthony Vayrek moves toward Troup. Additional transfers include Walter ter and Craskin Cr Wesisten with assignments at Pravikiin and Franklin autihalion.
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Crisis in Gaza as talks begin sparks new concerns
Cairo discussions unfold as UN talks resume over control of the Gaza Strip. An Egyptian official questions full military move, while Bunche meets Egyptian and Syrian officials to bridge differences on administration of the coastal area. Continued on Page Five.
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Murder indictments sought against four Chicago youths
State Attorney Benjamin S. Adler announces plans to seek murder indictments tomorrow against fourteen teenagers for the motel owner's slaying in Alsip. The four named are Robert Maslowaski 16 Dave Clark 16 Jerry Pelzer 16 and Anthony Ramirez 17 questioned as suspects after the fatal robbery attempt. Maslowaski allegedly shot Charles Siryaky through the heart with a stolen pistol and fled in a stolen car with friends. The coroner's inquest urged charges and the victims' families mourn as police describe a tense scene at the motel office.
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Budget Approval for Secondary Schools Night Session
Local school board approved the upcoming year’s budget for grades 6 through 12. The plan covers staffing, programs, and facility needs for the coming year, with detailed allocations reviewed by directors and supporters present.
Costs Outlined for Three School Building Plans
Henry Gray of Johnson and Gray presented cost estimates for three options: a six room Washington School site building at 182 250 or 188 000 with two rooms removed, a four room addition to Wright School at 134 500, and remodeling Hatch Building at 29 307. The board plans two follow up sessions to decide based on urgency, funds, and state rules, with Hatch remodel feasible for next fall but other options unlikely.
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Water Blamed In Fire Call In Small Town Home
Mrs. Low Hanna reported an automatic washer fire in the basement at 11:17 am. Firemen arrived in about two minutes to find the blaze had sputtered out, water from the washer causing a brief spark due to an electrical outlet short. No damage occurred, fire chief Charles Collier said.
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Burned to Death in Pittsburgh Fire
Pittsburgh man Patrick Carney, 80, died from extensive burns after his clothing caught fire at home last night. Investigators say the blaze began in his residence and spread quickly, with firefighters arriving to find severity of injuries. The incident remains under local inquiry.
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Hoover Flags U.S. Reds Break With Moscow as Fraud
Director J Edgar Hoover told the Senate Internal Security subcommittee that American Communists’ move to break with Moscow is a fraud. He accused the 1957 convention of hoodwinking the public and said the party remains loyal to Moscow and hostile to the American way of life.
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Expect House To Pass Ike's Budget Today
The House faces a resolution urging President Eisenhower to indicate cuts in his 71.8 billion dollar budget. The move, approved by the Rules and Appropriations committees, is viewed by Republicans as a buck-passing tactic to avoid Congress taking economy and tax relief steps. Democrats push the plan as a moderate budget cut request amid public demand.
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Misses First Question Van Doren Dethroned On Quiz Show
New York report shows quiz program upset as longtime host Van Doren loses on the first question. Lawyer’s wife Vivienne Wewring, described as legally blind, claimed a top prize and reduced the record with a controversial action in front of a national audience.
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Corry Area Schools Approve Tax Hike Increase
In a late night session at Corry Area High School the Joint Committee approved a $35,000 rise in operating costs for the 1956-57 budget. The boost represents about ten percent, raising the tentative outlay from $387,051 to $392,048, with further increases anticipated.
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Social Security Costs Raise Education Budget
Superintendent L M Douglas told Joint Committees that integrating the teacher retirement plan with Social Security would raise costs for taxpayers. He cited a retiring teacher next year who would incur over 150 dollars extra to fund Social Security benefits, impacting school budgets alongside a $300 state mandated salary increase and new teacher starting salaries at 3400 dollars.
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Slate Jet Plane Demonstrations After New Record
A large jet airliner set a transcontinental speed record with a Seattle to Baltimore run in 3 hours 48 minutes. Demonstrations drew officials and lawmakers as the craft reached near 700 mph at times. plans include future deliveries and additional test flights across Virginia and nearby.
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