Tragic Allegheny River Drownings In Oil City Men Accident
Two Oil City men, Taylor Kulent Jr and Donald Norman, died when a boat capsized in the Allegheny River. Police and fire units recovered bodies after an overloaded craft sank amid strong currents near Petroleum, causing a lengthy rescue effort that involved spectators and local residents. Witnesses recalled cries for help as bystanders tried to assist until divers and medical staff arrived.
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Allegheny River
Walling
Donald Nornie
OH City
Thrananr
Mullen
West Front
Ivan
Jergiy
Mmeriiatary
Bchlejdnr
Witnesbeed
Cmrwtp
Alo Meer
Henpietty Bobjetdie
Bit Hawenter
Bud
Von
Aleet
Sehleiders
YWCA
cHieder
Sehleider
Ash James Mullery
Hume
Feltig
Red Cross Appeals and Local Fund Details
Fragmented notes describe Red Cross fundraising nearing five thousand dollars with various figures and local names. The text mentions Pittsburgh area references, a court note about negligence and a family named Mayer, and partial details on contributions and events. The readable items indicate a community notice mix with charitable fundraising and a court remark.
Judy Garland Sues CBS for 1.39 Million Over Libel
Judy Garland filed a federal suit against CBS claiming libel and breach of contract. She alleges publication of false statements damaged her reputation and seeks 1,393,333 dollars plus 393,333 for breach. CBS had no comment.
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Judy Garland
CBS New York
Jurbl Broadcasting System
Miss Garland
CBS
Mollers
Two Holdup Men Put On Probation in Warren County
Two men with prior records admitted holding up a Mary’s store in Columbus on February 29 and received probation from Judge Alexander C. Flick in Warren County court. Ronald Proening Brown and William Matthews were sentenced to up to 23 months probation after being captured in Jamestown hours after the holdup that yielded $22. Brown had burglary history in 1943. Matthews faced a separate charge of contributing to a minor’s delinquency. Both cases noted lack of attorney and police pursuit details.
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Mary's
Trn
Mt Columbus
Alexander C. Flick
Warren County
Ronald Proeing
Brown
Lynng
William Matthews
Hoyt Duc Boly Hadter
Matthews
Jamestown
Tleeng
Sinte
Corry
Warren
James
Poliow
Ik Wae
Iatter City
Uney
Brown Hin
Jorveny
Juotor Yellerr
Probaton
State Poll On Pa. Teacher Merit Pay
Pennsylvania plans a state poll on merit pay for teachers to gauge support for a possible program. Dr Charles Boehm, superintendent of public instruction, says districts will be asked about existing efforts and salary boosts tied to exceptional ability. The department emphasizes the survey does not endorse a merit plan, aiming to learn how various systems are administered and their success.
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Sans Persylvania
Gistelety
Commonwealth
Charles Boehm
Public Instruction
Imeh
Gould
Boehmng
Governor Knight Denied Stay as Girl Slayer Dies in Gas Chamber
The governor failed to halt the execution of Burton Webb, condemned for the Hyeex-plied murder of Stephanie Bryant. Abbott sought habeas relief from the U S Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court but were denied. Davis pursued a last attempt via radiotelephone to request clemency from Warden Harley Tests as the condemned man died in San Quentin.
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Dan Wuss
Goodwin Knight
Burton Webbott
Stephanie Bryant
San Quentin
Abbott Yes- Worthy
George T Davis
US 8. Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
Davis
Seton
Hancock
San Francisco
Benight
Harley
Youth of 20 Held For Drunken Driving After East Main Crash
A 20 year old youth, Wilbur Bruce Repine of Pal coner, was held for Erie County court on drunken driving charges after his car failed a curve on East Main near King. His sister and a 16 year old passenger sustained minor injuries. Damage was about 350 dollars. Repine, deemed intoxicated, was jailed after a morning hearing.
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East Main Street
King Street
Erie County Court
George Gordon
Wilbur Bruce Repine
Palconer
Erie County
Repine
Ward
Frank Repine
Nancy Martin
Pittsfield
Bond
Ulmorming
Ike Seeks Sun Along Cruise To Bahamas
President Eisenhower cruised toward the Bahamas aboard the Navy guided missile cruiser Canberra to seek sun and shake a cold. The ship trailed the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Florida while rain fell. He planned talks with Sir Harold Macmillan in Bermuda after four days at sea. He did not go ashore all day as newsmen accompanied the voyage.
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Wisenllower
Canberra
Atlantic
Virginia
Florida
Joverwast
Thal
Iermit Lenshy
Eie
Bermusia
Harold Macmillan
Rivenhower
Nor
Arnaz Silvers To Emcee Television Academy Awards Tonight
The article notes Desi Arnaz and Phil Silvers as emcees for the TV Academy Awards to air tonight from Hollywood and New York. It lists nominees across acting, writing, and programs, highlighting CBS NBC ABC coverage and Edward R. Murrow’s Year of Crisis report. It mentions Rod Serling for Requiem for Heavyweight and other nominees including Steve Allen and a Moving Documentary of World War II.
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Arnaz, Silvers
Holbywool
Teeyinen Hinds Noble
Iandal Hey
Tonighy
Hollywood
New York
Tehai
Clenk Hee Prawantad Win Tit
Mtaliitte
Highway Handy
5 Ta Holywood
Tea Arntz
Titoys
Chets
Maater
Ceremoniler
Phil” Bilgers
Sgt. Bitko
Presentatana
Academy of “Television Arta
Ernie Kovacs
Slim~my Chirante
Danny ‘Thomas
Nat Bing Cole
Penny Two
Jule Landon
CBS
Andrew Doria
ABC
NBC
Edward R. Murrow
Ti Uur
Rod Berling
Playhouse 0
Trent Éixighe
Moscow opposition to Western Europe's unity plan outlined
MUSLUV in the Gower Union attacked the six nation common market and Euratom plans as East West division deepening moves. The Kremlin warned these measures would hinder Germany’s reunification and widen Atlantic alliance ties while urging a pan European conference on energy and economic cooperation.
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Musluv
Gower Union
Ooder
West Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
Lue
Kremlin
British Shipyard Strike Halts Major Industry Output
British shipyard workers walked out in a large scale industrial action threatening to idle up to three million workers across 70 shipyards from Clyde in Scotland to the Thames in England. The stoppage involves 200,000 in shipyards and risks disrupting the Atlantic liner season as 24 billion dollars in orders close in the books.
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London
Niillion
Mingerard
Clydé
Scotland
Thames
England
Britain
Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions
John Hunter
Shipbuilders' Féderation
4Qld
Mediate and
Seriou
Ehjsis
Woveria
Southampton
Ihbir
Morkera and
Eelstrom
Oti
Philanthropist Pauline Baghey Miday Dies at 74
Obituary notes Pauline Baghey Miday aged 74, longtime resident of Viltabureh PBllWUHeople, prominent in local philanthropy and steel industry circles. The article marks her peaceful death at home yesterday and recalls her years of community service and business involvement.
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Bies Pyeteburghe
Mra
Pauline Baghey Miday
Clue
Muha W. Mafge
Mpd
Senate Probers Set Deadline On Beck's Records
Senate investigators fixed a 24 hour deadline for Dave Beck to turn over 1949 to 1959 Teamsters records as hearings focus on alleged racketeering in labor and business. Beck contested the request saying he has not yet seen the new demand and would consult his attorneys before acting. The probe, aimed at West Coast Teamsters plots to control locals, has already disclosed checks totaling over 14000 dollars linked to Teamsters money.
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Washington
Senatermakets
Dave Beck
Teamsters Union
Beck
Teamster Chiet
Hnion
Seattle
Teamsters
Portland
Ore
Tate
Themittee
Jathan W. Shefferman
Chicago
State GOP Rejects Sales Tax Change
The Republican majority in the state Senate rejected further changes to the 3 percent sales tax before the floor vote next Monday. Senate GOP floor leader Mahany said proposed Democratic amendments would be declined and the bill should remain as written. Democrats plan revisions to improve tax enforcement, while Senator Dent labeled the measure a raid on the treasury and planned to attack amendments delaying exemptions for manufacturers and public utilities.
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Aar Risounu
Senate
Rowland B. Mahany
John H. Dent
Treasury
Dent
Kessler
Met
GOP
Tor
Mystery Woman Killed In Abington Township Crash
A car flamed out of control into an Abington Township auto agency. Immediate identification of the victim was unclear. Police noted two men injured as the investigation continued with few readable details remaining about the woman and circumstances.
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Mystery Woman
Shannuewenin
Abington Township
Yietilye Wikke
Joly Belmonix
Philadelphia
Pat E. Martino
Hiladelphia
Melmonte
Belmonce
Astonishing Navy Blimp Sets New Record at Eleven Days
In Key West a ZPG-2 blimp stayed aloft eleven days and twelve minutes to establish a long endurance mission. From South Weymouth to Florida, the airship crossed the Atlantic and tested its ability to warn of enemy bombers and submarines. Navy officials framed the flight as proof of airborne radar platform potential, praising crew for a record endurance feat and awarding commendations.
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Navy
Key West
Pla
Atlantic
Portugal
North
Africa
Florida
Fredericke J. Rivette
Naval Operations
Jack R. Hung
Blimp
Arleigh Burke
Naval Operaitions
Fire Hits Home While Family Is In Corry
Firefighters battled a two and a half story home blaze on the Harmony Clymer Town Line road owned by Herry Boardman Jr. Neighbors hampered efforts, one man damaged property. Panama Fire Chief Lawrence Hart said the Boardman family had returned from Corry around 8 30 p m and found smoke and water damage with partitions burned from ground floor to attic. Mutual aid from Bear Lake joined Panama units. about 28 Panama firefighters and at least one Bear Lake engine stayed past midnight.
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Panama
Herry Boardman Jr
Harmony-Clymer
Lawrence Hart
Paname
Boardman
Corry
Panama Fire Department
Beat Lake
Paani
Hart
Fenilly
Bear Lake
Solons Open New Attacks on Ike Budget
In Congress today Republicans criticized President Eisenhower’s 71.8 billion dollar budget as excessive. Rep Simpson urged trimming or dropping programs to curb spending, while Sen Byrd and allies pressed for restraint and broader economy. The debate centers on a plan that could add thousands of jobs and raise annual outlays.
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Washington
Congress
Bien Rower
Rep. Simpson
Pennsylvania
Vhairman
Republican Congressiona
Fairmont
W. Va
Simpson
Eisenhower
Wil Wwthie
Byrd
D-Vu
Guy
Aulmeraute
Hivenhower
Renator
Wintoqua
Ex-Wwa Governor Dies in Towe Region Chronicle
An obituary notes the death of former Democratic governor of Towe who served from 137 to 1889 and previously led the Fay Credit Administration. The report highlights his long public career, birthplace, and notable affiliations among national leaders.
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Duluth
WWA
Dies Harlan
Towi
Nelson de Erishel
Towe
Fay Credit
Gebronides
Filnols
Pinball Machine Destroyed After Police Raid
Deputy Sheriff William Barron served a court order yesterday to destroy a pinball machine seized at Esso Hall service station. The machine, previously owned by Al Marty, yielded 60.40 in coin box. The device was confiscated months earlier during a city police raid that targeted alleged payoffs to teenagers connected to John Van Dyke and the service station runby.
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Ganas i Ohine
William Barron
Esso
John van Dyke
Harley Drake
al Marty
Tr Jyns
Stalion
Rome Welcomes Nixon With Grand Public Greeting
Vice President Nixon arrives in Rome on a two hour Libyan flight ending a seven nation African goodwill tour. Open car drive through cheering crowds and 10 minute handshakes mark a festive welcome as Italian officials and Prime Minister Spanoli greet him at the airport. Nixon praises Italy and plans a private audience with Pope Pius X.
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Nixon
Rome
Antonio Spanl
Clamping
Libya
Begal
Jim
Eisenhow
Stolen Money Recovered In Philadelphia Robbery Case
Police report details a 2010 Western Maryland bank holdup where two men fled with cash. About $240 was found on a suspect. authorities say roughly $1000 linked to the crime has been identified. Names and partial locations appear, with arrests tied to Hanover and nearby areas.
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Marylind Bante
Hanover
Ula Mills
Bank of the
Weakminster "Trust Co
Foynt
Harrisburg
Wierranrich
UNEF To Be Stationed Along Border Amid Gaza Tension
Egyptian army reconnaissance and units moved into El Arish to seize control from UNEF as Cairo moves to occupy points inside the Gaza Strip Rafah and Zunilina. Officials in Cairo cite restoring pre crisis conditions while UNEF relocates to armistice lines within 48 hours amid US-Dulles and UN talks. Brig Amin Helmy quoted on UNEF position after discussions with Ralph Bunche and Maj Gen Burns.
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Gaza
Gaza Strip
GanAarael
Tn Cairo
al Gum
Hurriya
Strip
Rafah
Zu~nelina
Bgyot'a Pallatine Department
Gur
AL Gunthurrum
Ij Gam
Tropa
Golde Mob
United States
Dulles
Dag
Hummarakjold
Israel
Himmarakjold
Middle East
Amin Helmy
Ralph Bunche
EL M. Burns
UNEF
Junef
Stein
City Auto Crashes Wreck Two Vehicles
Two cars crashed in city streets yesterday, injuring no one seriously. Lalirerite Proper, 22, of 1327 West Pleasant Street, lost control and flipped a car on Went Smith. Alex Pold, 37, of East Congress Street, collided with Miss Lucille Junguelseh, 550 West Washington Street, near East Washington.
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Lalirerite
West Pleasant Street
Smith
Ives
Waalward
Plimm
Dyer
Alex Pold
East
Congress
Lucille Junguelseh
Washington Street
Washington
Darmiie
Fyviua
Doctor Bombed Twice In Month
A garbled crime note references a doctor reportedly bombed twice within a month. The fragmentary text mentions homemade bombs, a location, and a suspect or witness, but details are unclear and names or dates are not decipherable.
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Jmnl
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Ala
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Ike Seeks Sun
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Moscow
Europe
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Thaly
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Detinea
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onmTuil Alpin
Lili
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Wits
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