Senate Deliberates Farm Bill Parity Conflict
The Senate hours long session focuses on the farm bill with heated debate over parity pricing. A dual parity plan would let farmers use the higher of the old or new parity in setting price supports, possibly boosting wheat and corn supports, as administration spokesmen warn a veto may follow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committees
Ben
Aiken
Anderson
D-Nm
Holland
D-Fla
Williams
Bivenhower
Malenkov Arrives in Britain Seeks Knowledge on Power System
Ex Premier Georgi Malenkov arrives in London leading a Soviet expert delegation for a three week tour of Britain to study the public power system and station operations. He speaks little English and is guided by Soviet Ambassador Jakob Malik as security tightens around the airfield. Also noted is Pittsburgh's Jones and Laughlin Steel unveiling a new 4.25 million dollar galvanizing line as part of a 260 million expansion, boosting capacity to seven thousand to eight thousand tons monthly.
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London
Georg M. Malenkoy
Britain
Matenkov
Wrelve
Malenkov
Jakob Malik
Malik
Ruslan
Malentov
Beotland Yard
Pittsburgh
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp
Bos Lane
Eisenhower allocates $50,000 for Warren flood relief
President Eisenhower approved an initial $50,000 relief grant for Warren PA after Gov Leader requested aid. About 2,000 residents were displaced by flooding, with damage reported to schools hospitals and other public facilities in the Allegheny River Valley near Warren. The grant follows a recommendation from Val Peterson, head of the Federal Civil Defense Administration.
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Ike
Warren
Washington
Eisenhower
Leader
Pennsylvania
White House
Allegheny River Valley
Val Peterson
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Corry Forger Gets 15 Years In Prison
Corry Forger Paul Daniels, 48, of 333 Marion Street, was sentenced by Judge Burton A. Laub in Elé County Court to one to five years for forgery. Daniels has a lengthy record including robbery and past forgery convictions and will begin a six week diagnostic confinement at a newly formed center. Police Chief Harley Drake, who helped arrest him in 1997, noted prior offenses and a 1944 incident involving violence and robbery.
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Corry
Western Penitentary
Burton A. Laub
Elé
Paul Daniels
Marion Street
William Thompson
Daniels
Diagnostic
Aiso
Harley Drake
Tke
Doneld
Drake
Thompson
Slear Plas
Methodists Oppose Racial Barriers in Churches
Chicago reports show a Methodist opinion poll indicating most members favor no segregation in churches. Less than one ninth support segregation with 50 percent support for removing barriers and admitting all who meet character and vows regardless of race or status. The issue is expected to be a major topic at the general conference in Minneapolis from April 25 to May 9.
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Chicago
Christian Advocate
Official News Journal
The
Methodist Church
Minneapolis
Fire destroys coal operator Walter King’s home in Kingview
Undetermined origin fire wrecked the home of coal operator Walter King in Kingview. Damage estimated beyond 850 000. Three firefighters fought the blaze for two hours before control. One firefighter treated for foot injury. King was away on business in Washington DC. wife was vacationing in Florida.
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Walter King
Kingvlew
Exeas
King
Washington, DC
Morida
Corry Lad 17 Tries To Beat Train, Loses
A 17 year old Corry boy driving his father's 1952 pickup with faulty brakes tried to beat a westbound Pennsylvanian Rail freight at West Washington street crossing. He survived with injuries after the collision with BBC No 1. The truck was total wreck. the train halted shortly after impact as crews assess charges and investigate further.
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Corry
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Washington Street
Harris Berkhous
Homer Berkhous
R. D
Cory
Young Berkhous
BBC No 1
Buffalo
Erie
Canton
G. 8. Carr
Crast
Young Berkhaus
Sinal
Berkhaus
Jay
Uie
Corry Memorial Hospital
Hurley Drake
Cily
Three Dams Proposed to Shield Susquehanna Flood Damage
Federal engineers say three new dams in north central Pennsylvania would avert flood damage along the Susquehanna River basin. John B. Starr of the Baltimore District estimates the project could save millions, wiping out substantial shares of damage on the West Branch and main stem during major floods.
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Susquehanna
Harrisburg
Susquehannna Rivers
Pennsylvania
John B. Starr
Baltimore
Weat
Iniath
Blinque
Hanna
Ohio River Valley Faces Flood Threat
Heavy rains renewed flood fears in the Ohio River valley today. Weather officials in Huntington predict river levels may rise one to two feet, threatening shorelines and prompting warnings of possible damage along the riverfront regions.
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Ohio River
Huntington
W. van
Court ruling on hospital employee voting age upended
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected a claim alleging state hospital employees could vote at their employment age. The dispute centered on whether 107 workers at Retreat State Hospital cast ballots in a Newport Township election. Opponents argued the voting had improper implications for the November 1959 race.
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Pittsburgh
Fennaylyanti Supreme Colet
eUling
Lewis Kay
Olikiy
Newport
Heavbrok Bry
Pelle
Megalty
Eden Backing On Cyprus Issue Victory Reported
Corry family in a Corry apartment faced days without heat or food as pneumonia-stricken father and a wheelchair bound housekeeper endured harsh conditions. Pastor Rev. George A. Myers and Lt. Walter Crouch of the Salvation Army mobilized aid, with gas turned on within five minutes by Pennsylvania Gas Co and food baskets delivered. The minister arranged hospital transfer for the ill man who declined to leave the TV room, claiming improvement.
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Durve Couuren
Ray
George A. Myers
First Methodist Church
Walter Crouch
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Myers
Grouch
Corry ‘Memorial Hospital
Tey
CIO Official Attacks Sales Tax at State Convention
Pittsburgh delegates heard CIO official Histy Boyer attack Pennsylvania sales tax as inequitable and promise a drive for a broader legislative program. The plan: repeal sales or income tax, improve unemployment and work laws, expand women and child labor protections, relax picketing limits, and modify the anti injunction act. Boyer and Harry Blook were re elected officers. four new vice presidents were named from labor sectors in Pittsburgh Tarentum Philadelphia and others.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Syn Histy Boyer
GTO Council
Boyer
Aitis Clo
State Senate
Convintion
Apd
Harry Blook
Olers
Vlee
Thomas
Hivans
George A. Tantlinger
Freesport
Brewery
Robert David
Philadelphia
Tweetly Traden
Pittsburgh Bank Robbery Net $6000 Reported
Robbers hit a Pittsburgh savings bank at North Ride Covering, stealing about $6000 in a bold daytime raid. Two men in orange and white station wagon, wearing stock jackets and caps, threatened tellers with pistols before fleeing. police chief Lawrence J. Matoney led the search for the suspects.
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Ark
Fidviibt
Uibtaburgh
North Ride
Nife
Polion
Lawrence J. Matoney
Clennye AL Young di
Miorny
Flood Control Projects Discussed by Western Pennsylvanians
Western Pennsylvanians joined their senators and congressmen today to discuss flood control and navigation projects. The agenda covered New Cumberland and Tilghman locks into the Allegheny River reservoir system, with plans for Warren and flood-control works at Brookville Reynoldsville and Johnsonburg.
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Arwu
Luimensety
Etatrol
Leader Opposes Prepaid Stamp Collection Plan
Harrisburg report shows a state leader denouncing a prepaid stamp collection scheme tied to the sales tax as highly undesirable and echoing concerns from Ohio’s 24 years of use. The plan would have stamps sold to banks for retailer distribution, redeemable with the state, to fund the sales tax. Critics warn of costs and administrative trouble, with the governor noting potential serious complications in related contracts and public school training programs for handicapped children advancing in the legislature.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Oay
Pennsylynsiin
Ohio
Viet Hee
Lopate Penah
Genéral Assembly
Two Hurt In Road Crashes Near Corry
State Police investigated two road crashes near Corry yesterday. At least two people were injured, one with a possibly fractured ankle, and a driver escaped injury when his car rolled over five miles west of Corry. Police estimated damage at $200 to a log truck and $6500 to a car.
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Corry
Centerville
Pitonville
Marley
Williamn Siegrist
Erle
Biegeriut
Car Collision on City Street Injures No One
A vehicle collision occurred on Enat South Street near South Center Street afternoon. Dr Guy Wuther of 310 Wayne Street was struck by Miss Maxine Montgomery of 300 East South Street. Both cars were headed west. damage totaled 68 dollars to the rear of the Butler car and 150 dollars to Montgomery’s auto. Officer report notes Montgomery was unable to avoid the impact.
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Omompur
Enat South Street
South Center
Atreet Yeatersay
Rity Police Ld
Guy Wuttera
Wayne Treet
Atotir Wdta
Maxine M. Montgomery
East Bouth
Warn
Blay Montgomery
State Legislators Launch New Effort On Annual Sessions
Harrisburg Pennsylvania lawmakers pressed a plan to decide on annual legislative sessions by ballot in 1956. A three man Senate conference and a Democratic House panel seek a compromise. summaries include a tax focused 80 day even year limit and a January yearly start, with possible 1967 ballot.
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Associated Pres
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Hotil
Senate
Ib Veaula
Jeginla
Associated Spring Sales Set Record in 1955 Net Gain
Associated Spring Corp reports a record 1955 net of 62.86 million dollars and dividends of 1.0776 million dollars while weathering 400 thousand dollars in flood damage to Bristol plants. Backlog and earnings surged, with ongoing shipments and profits expected. Company executives forecast a bright decade as demand grows for auto, electrical, and machine tool uses.
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Barnes
Bristol
Harned
M Sath
Warnes
Driving During Suspension Leads to Bond in Corry Crash
A Corry motorist involved in a Spring Creek crash was ordered held for Warren County Court on a suspended license. Lester Mepler of 702 Liberty Street posted bond after appearing before Judge Frank Betta in Columbus. Hepler and a passenger, John Zwitzinski of the Phoenix Hotel, were injured when Hepler’s car left the highway about 20 miles per hour Saturday. Hepler had a nosebleed and his passenger suffered contusions.
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Corry
Spring Creek
Bature
Wold
Warren County Court
Lester Mepler
Liberty Street
Foner Justice
Betta
Columbus
Hepler
Posenger
John Zwzitinki
Phoenix Hotel
Mediators Reenter WE Negotiations in Weary Stalemate
Washington negotiators at the Westville house strike reentered talks with government experts and a three man mediation panel from the International Union of Electrical Workers. They aim to settle remaining disputes after two days of formal contracts and provisions. The major issue centers on 36 workers charged with alleged strike violations and whether neutral arbitrators should decide if they are restored to their jobs.
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Washington
Westvnie House
Maly
Wenting House
Bleelie Corn
Trie
International Union of
Elwe Ttlcal
Song OF Pome Polnta
TUE
Renomination Talk Amid Nixon Support Drive
President Eisenhower signaled willingness to support Nixon for another term. Senators from both parties saw the remarks as a hint of Nixon’s renomination. The New Hampshire primary produced heavy Nixon support, while Nixon avoided committing to running again.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Sen
Mind Orb
Hts
Hillenhower
New Hampshire
Wikerstower
Dick Nixon
Occumona
Nidane
Cold Snap Triggers Flood Threat Across Regions
A sharp cold spell is easing but raises flood risk after heavy rainfall yesterday. Officials noted minor breaches at smaller streams while central and southern areas brace for mixed precipitation and fluctuating temperatures with limited additional rainfall expected today.
Confidence Vote in Commons for Cyprus Policy
Parliament backs Prime Minister Eden 317 to 262 as Britain seeks order in Cyprus amid a fourth day of general strike. Clashes, casualties rise in Nicosia, Makarios movement leader ousted. Eden vows to retain control of the Mediterranean colony while weighing concessions.
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Britain
Mediterranean
London
Eden
Cyprus
House of Commons
Plat
Middle Eants
Ueltnin
Makarion
Lnader
Greece
Cypruk
Porston Gulf
Middle Bay
Cypeny
Tden
Miccaln
Wouth
Toglon
Ay Lane
Hhiar
Hipolletes
Hamid
Hick Allence
Trim Cyprile
Bey
Thellew Taland
Wilson Signals Cautious Arms Accord Prospects
Washington Defense Secretary Wilson told a Senate foreign relations panel he holds a reasonable hope for progress toward disarmament with Russia, but warned the United States does not seek full disarmament. He supported a balanced approach and said cooperation with allies is essential for any arms control plan.
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Washington
Wilson Vald Taxtny
Savlek Rivsly
Mievatinke
Fils County
Wilson
Sinate Poraign Relations
Ray Sf
United States
Autecontol
Eivenhower
Pioneer Gries Dies. Cincinnati Leather Industry Leader
Honest Gries a founder of the Gries Elegor Tunnine firm and a longtime president of the Tartiers Laboratory Foundation at the University of Cincinnati died Tuesday in Waukegan. He was a pioneer in the leather trade and an early organizer in industry circles.
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Andusticalion
Cinginnati
Waukegan
Tartiers Laboratry Foundation
University of Cincinnati
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