Stronger Defenses Demanded Amid Defense Spending Push
Washington reports demand for stronger military production while the Eisenhower administration seeks to balance the budget by cutting civilian jobs in the armed forces. Secretary Wilson sets May 1 for reducing civilian payrolls by about 1.5 million and trims personnel in nonessential duties. Senators Bridges and Hill weigh defense needs against potential savings, with most Democrats skeptical that admin cuts alone will cover the 46.29 billion annual military outlays.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Germany
Europe
Kore
Incrense Wilson
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Bozen
Mayast
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Navy
Air Force
Sen. Bridges
Senate Appropriation Committee
Congress
Bridges
U. S
Allie Oight
Sen
Hil
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House
Armed Services
Bert. Byrd
Pentagon
T.dawst
Truman
Godfrey to Undergo Surgery Soon
New York radio and TV figure Arthur Gordfrey plans to take leave from his shows at the end of April to undergo surgery for congenital hip injuries. The Cohwabin Broadcasting Syndicate stated he will be away from his morning program for five weeks and will miss Monday and Wednesday evening shows for four months.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur Gordfrey
Fils
Bev
Aredito
Cohwabin Broadcasting Synwin
Pogram
Sheen
Wik
Jury Convicts Movie Producer After Eight-Hour Deliberation
Federal court convicted Sidney Huehmin, a Hollywood producer, of contempt following a long jury deliberation that ended just before adjournment. Judge Kennedy instructed further proceedings as needed.
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Washington
Sidney Huehmin
Hollywood
Unitie
Webern
Wis
Kennedy
Board to decide on features for new school contract
Columbus and nearby townships meet to choose alternates for a 7820000 project. Moyer Brothers and Ludwig bid on roofing and finishes with various alternates affecting total cost and state funds.
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Uty
Columbus
Elgin
Apting Bresk
Wayne
Concord
Moyer Brothers Tire
Allaonn
Us LW
Ludwig Id Co
Moyer Howe
Eat
Lareypl
Conaleuelion
Ealsine
Moyer Iternnte
Likthwyig
Frehilect
Hae
Ihab
Abe Wucilorum
Moye
Addiviany
Moyer
Luewig
Ohmic Unk Fence Around the Foothall
Ludwig
Onoville
Kiswell
Geneva
Milla Hep
Dromestawr
Corry Avea School Authority
Trial Set for Man Charged in HS Neighbor Murder
Indiana Pa November trial begins for George Stiles accused of shooting Celia Peterman 93 in a dispute tied to a World War II souvenir pistol. Sheriff Paul Wisniewski confirms Stiles admitted affair with the elderly widow over about two years while entering a denial to murder charges.
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Pone
Indiana
Sherif Paul Wisietiries
Grmty
Bilioler
Dorothy ‘Peterman
Stheler
Anydar
Coffee and Beer Price Decontrol Sparks Market Talk
Washington reports wage and price controls set to lapse April 20 unless extended by Congress. The exposed market hints at price boosts across coffee, beer, steel, ferro alloys, and industrial materials as controls wind down and supply concerns rise for April.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Telliag
Congress
Maple Syrup Production Hindered by Labor Shortage
The Corry district faces a slow maple sap season as producers struggle with labor shortages and rising costs. Some tapters idle dishes, others sell bushes to small operators while weather remains crucial. sap still runs, with warm days and freezing nights dictating flow.
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Corry
Marca
Long renamed to head C ofc annual meeting set
Stewart Long was re elected to lead the Corry Chamber of Commerce civic group for the coming year. Everett Johnson was named vice president and Martin Keppel treasurer. The annual meeting is planned for March 26 at the Hotel Corry with Theodore Applegate of Tamaquin, Pa, slated to address the group.
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Corry
North Sehwytill
Tamaquin
Chamber of Commerce
Lola Bus
Jokneoh
F. Bettes
Harold Flowers
Lloyd Meerdink
Qunwal
Rest Core Bet Defferson Over Killanting Bed Mining Tale
The United States Bureau of Mines notes coal quality in West Central Pennsylvania, highlighting the challenge of reducing sulfur for steelmaking. A recent birth card hints at industry focus on sulphur reduction, with coal baled by removing sulfur content and impurities.
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Pennsylvania
U. S. Fuga of Mines
Two Ships Collision Reported in New York Bay
Coast Guard reported a sideswipe collision in hazy weather near Bedloe’s Island. The Swedish ship Gripsholm sailed into port. the other vessel, described as a liner, dropped anchor.
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New York Bay
Associated Press
New York
Oripsholm
My Ynideyi
Coast Guard
Bedloe’s Island
Gripsholm
Gevand
Wnehor
End of Strike Pursued by Mills and Unions in Turbulent Town
In Elizabeth City Ta a violence frightened town labor groups threaten renewed talks as 500 strikers and two mills face contract gaps over seniority and rehiring. State Police hunt dynamite suspects amid nightly violence, while mill owner B McGehee Sr vows to avoid riot influenced labor decisions. community remains tense.
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Elizabeth
Striesers
B. McGehee Sr
Jacksonville
McGehes
Calcasivu Paper Company
Southerm Ticketries
International Brotherhood of Papermakers
International Brotherhood of Pulp
Worleyers
AFL
Autonio
Lewis Alsaxted
Luo
Kennan Could Be Retired by Dulles
Washington reports Ambassador Georgi F Kennan may be retired or reassigned after five months as ambassador in Moscow. Kennan known for containment policy criticism has clashed with Secretary of State Dulles over liberation of the Russian satellites. If not reassigned within three months his mission would end.
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Washington
Georgi F
Kennan
Moscow
Reds
Regal
Mrovision
Snission
Bir
Mizelon
Soviet built MIGs destroyed in air battles
Associated Press reports Soviet built MIGs destroyed as Col Royal W Baker becomes top American ace with 12 confirmed kills. McKinney Tex pilot claims victory in heavy air battles as U N forces push Red troops and continue air strikes across the Korean front.
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Associated Preiss
Seoul
Subre Ete
Col
Royal
U. N
Kungedongnto
Tileth
Korvals
Yongilelon
Tronts
Pendnsia
Pil Baker
George Davis
Litb
Hock
Tex
Davis
Dow
Protest U C Water Charges Draw City Meeting
Angry citizens formed a committee to oppose a recent Water Authority rate revision. They elected officers led by Chairman M O Gabbet and sought a peaceful settlement while pledging direct action if talks fail. A voluntary fund raised about 100 dollars to finance the group’s activities.
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Union City
Velar
Water Authority
Citizens Committee
MO. Gabbet
Sidney Cariburay
Ad Karl Park
Aldhe
Garry Block
Wayne Arters
Marlow A. Hanlin
Paul Hunter
Ploya Barber
George Munross
Instaleht
Offiees
Harry Smiley
Opposition grows to Bohlen appointment in Senate vote
Washington reports rising GOP resistance to Charles E. Bohlen for ambassador to Russia. Senate opposition and possible rejection loom as Foreign Relations Committee schedules a vote, with Senate leaders split and President Eisenhower under pressure.
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Washington
R+ NH
Cormi- Hobie
Ko Benak
Pyesidehh
Eisenhower
Charles E
Hip
BaMell Fa
Russia
Bedues
GOP
Senate
Araby
Chase
Bohlen
Biselytower
Volta
Démberuty
Bridges
Chesterman Committee Heads Economy Report Hearings
Harrisburg legislature faces public hearings on a 190 million dollar economy plan from the Chesterman Committee. Chairman Chesterman declines to testify, citing usefulness of broader review as lawmakers pursue a statewide agency reorganization and potential multi‑million savings.
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Pees
Harrisburg
Chesterman
Fragers J Chesterman
John S. Fine
Assembly
House Senate
Adam T. Bower
Northumberland
Chesterman Tee
Survey Committee
Parole Hearing Set for Slayer’s Plea
Tarentium woman Let trick, convicted eleven years ago of killing her sister’s baby, will be interviewed next week for parole from a commuted life sentence. A parole board spokesman said the interview will take place at the Women's Tecimn Home with a board representative. A date for the hearing will be set later.
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Aariusburg
Wilms Lettrick
Tay
Parole Board
Tarentiem Wom
Mulloy
Wieyqahe
Mise Lettrick
Pardons Board
Marc
Ammunition Shortages In Korea Backed By Senate Panel
Senate Air Transport Services Committee voted unanimously for a formal inquiry into ammunition shortages in Korea. A sub committee chaired by Senator Margaret Chase Smith will lead the probe, backed by Gen James A Van Fleet who testified that Eight Army commands faced serious ammo shortages during his tour. Byrd spearheaded the push for the investigation.
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Washington
Byrd
Imum
James A. van Fleet
Korea
Czech airmen seek asylum after fleeing to Austria
Three young Czech airmen from the Czechoslovak air force landed near Graz in the British occupation zone and asked for political asylum. Identified by Austrian police as Lt. Vladimir Kemon, Lt. Gustav Molnar, and Sel. Josef Fletsch havker, they flew from Plestany near Bratislava in a German plane. They were taken into custody as British guards secured the aircraft in a hangar. The incident occurred after crossing the Soviet occupation zone of Austria and near Wiener Neustadt. Meanwhile in Ohio, a man named Watkins faces murder charges for the killings of his wife Norma and her mother-in-law, with an arraignment and possible life sentence pending.
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Associated Press
Graz
Austria
Vain
Mehe
Bratislava
Uyree
Vlacimir Kemon
Gustav ‘Molnar
Josef Fletschhavker
Ganepeale Force Training School
Plestany
Wiener Neu~stadt
British and Soviet clash over alleged murder in plane incident
Bonn reports accuse Soviet forces of deliberate aggression after a Royal Air Force bomber was shot down in East Germany. British officials claim several crew members were killed while Moscow denies the strike, prompting protests from Sir Tyone Kirkpatrick and heightened Cold War tensions across the East–West frontier.
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Bonn
Germany
Britain
Soviet Union
Royal Air Force
Anu
Aftagk
Western
Baroy
Tin Biny
Boviel Bryne
Motelkov
Wu.s
al Forens
Hgsters
Thursten
Rap Ginis
Gayle
Haive Uren
Yoshin
Nen
Vassily Chulikov
Hal
East Geramin
Adh
Tyone Kirkpatrick
Tver
Jost
Assime
Neverbie Girman
Soyin
East Germany
Heleti Cohsid
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iStaa
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