Hammarskjold May Be Sent To Middle East
The United States asks the UN Security Council to assign Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold to a peace mission to ease Israel Arab tensions. The resolution seeks a front line pullback, free UN observer movement, and local talks to prevent incidents and armistice violations with Egypt Syria Jordan and Lebanon. Council action and a British plan for rapid military action are noted.
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United Nations
N. Y
United States
UN Security Council
Dag Hammar Skjold
Israel
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Hammarskjold
Holy Land
Rael
Hammarakjold
Lodge
New York
London
Britain
Middle East
The
Times
Cyprus
Elanwhere
France
Council
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Lebanon
Texans Get Prison Terms in Bank Robbery Plot
Two Texans received long prison terms after pleading guilty to an aggravated bank robbery case involving former U S treasurer Georgia Neese Clark Gray. James Arlington Debenham II and Toul Dee Young, both from Texas, faced 20 years, while a companion received five years. The scheme included abducting Gray’s husband, robbing a bank, and a fatal exchange with Gray who shot Billy Gene Ross during the crime.
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Topeka
Kan
United States
Pert Young
U. S
Arthur J. Mel~ Jott
James Arlington Debenham
Longview
Tex
Toul Dee Young
Dallas
Frankie Evelyn Pletcher
Federal Reformatory For Women
Alderson
W. Va
Debenhasn, Young
Billy Gene Ross
Georgia Neese Clark Gray
President Truman
Richland
Gray
Rosa
Mia. Gray
State House approves Harrisburg aviation fuel tax cuts
Lawmakers pass two bills to reduce taxes on all aviation fuel types. Companion measures to lower the tax rate from five to one percent gain Senate support. Debate highlighted broad support and rapid action on the fuel tax relief.
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HOUSE
Harrigburg
Alicante
Senate
WE Workers Holdout At Sharon Under Fallout From Strike
Pittsburgh area actions unfold as 6,500 IUE Local 617 members refuse to return to the Sharon Westinghouse plant. The union seeks talks on nine suspended Bhavan employes amid a broader pattern as 4,600 other workers resume work at 29 plants under a five year contract. A high level meeting is planned with United Electrical Workers to discuss a similar pact for remaining plants. A six week suspension is cited for the disputed cases.
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Pittsburgh
Toon
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Sharon
Westinghouse
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
Bhavan
TUE
Toxdy
United Electrical Worker
Henry Guinesch
Loom 617
Gunesch
Proposals Rejected by Eisenhower Administration in Social Security Plan
Washington The Eisenhower administration rejected House proposals to extend Social Security retirement benefits to women at 60 and aid the totally disabled at 60. Secretary Folsom also rejected raising the Social Security tax from 2 to 2 1/2 percent immediately, warning a $1.7 billion hit over the Chestnut year. He urged broader OAST coverage and endorsed other registration bills for professionals and federal employees. Also, Fred W. Bennett of Sharon Steel Corp was named general chairman of the Allegheny Regional Advisory Board in Pittsburgh.
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Washington
Susenhower
Welfare
Folsom
Senate
Finance I
Relf
Eisenhower
Pittsburgh
Fred W. Bennett
Sharon Steel Corp
Allegheny Regional Advisory Board
Merchants Seek Detour Around Route 6 Widening
A group of East Columbus merchants with Colonial Motel owner William Armitage plan petitions to route Route 6 traffic via East Main Street and Scott's Crossing Road to avoid closures. They fear revenue loss during a weeks long detour while work between Columbus and Pittsfield proceeds, urging District Engineer Edward Elim to keep trucks off Scott's Crossing.
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East Columbus Avenue
Highway Department
East Main Street
Main
South Center Streets
Giles
Drake
Armitage
North Center Street
Columbus
Pittsfield
Scott
Edward Elim
Franklin
Gronp
Soviet Police Chief Arrives in London for Security Reviews
Soviet police chief Ivan Serov arrived in London aboard a Soviet jet to review security plans for a Khrushchev visit while Western press label him as “Ivan the Terrible.” The Foreign Office confirmed a party would meet with British officials for a 10 day visit starting April 18 amid expected protests.
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Pheem London
Ivan A. Serov
Laurenty P. Bern Serov
Serov
Ivan the Terrible
Europe
Feta
Scolland Yordn
Fuand
Tilieain
Nifelta
Marty Dominates Oscars With Borgnine Magnani Wins
The film Marty is named top movie at the Academy Awards. Er nest Borgnine wins best actor for Marty. Anna Magnani wins best actress for The Rose Tattoo. Supporting honors go to Dick Lorman and Katy Pulver for roles in East of Eden and War Fleet.
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Marty
Borgnine
Magnani
Amecia
Hollywood
Ernest Borgnine
Ax Wetor
Oxcar
Dick Lorman
Cote bin Pulver
Minter Haberke
Jenna Dowty
Dems Link Kefauver Upset to Farm Policy Victory
Washington editors report that Democrats link Kefauver’s Minnesota primary upset to anger at Eisenhower administration farm policy. Republicans acknowledge impact on farm income but emphasize broader political consequences. Senators from both parties see the result as boosting Kefauver while renewing support for Stevenson in a contested Democratic race.
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Washington
Seti Hstes
Kafauver
Minnesota
Hisenhower
Kefauver
Democrata
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Sen. Anderson
D-Nm
Fecretary of Agriculture
Ehowhands
Sen
Humphrey
D-Minn
Minnesoti
Orville Freeman
Steventon
Piri Re
Bteveanson
Keluover
Démocratie Priemary
Eisenhower-Bennon
Fic
Weco
Hira Taft Benson
Secerétary of Agriculture
Sen. Aiken
Vermont
Senate
Lie
Youth 17 Faces Battery Charge After Fight
A 17 year old lad was ordered to pay 98.90 in fines after a fight with a 14 year old in Fountain City yesterday afternoon. Police report say James Russell Tomer struck the younger boy with schoolbooks and others exchanged blows. Tomer was arrested and appeared before Alderman Gorge Clordow, promising to settle the fine on Saturday.
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Cony
Ind
James Russell
Tomer
Merle Smith
Washington Street
Pullty
Enarge
Ines Vani
Leonia Vanile
Center
Pulley
Mountainette
Vanik
Tomar
Voulle
Kenocitry
Vanile
Gorge Clordow
Perry Nichols
Arenigh Sidhye
Harley
Yantle
Palloe
House Dem Chief Moves To Tie Graduated Tax To Bonus
Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Readinger pushes a constitutional amendment to authorize a 150 million dollar bond issue to fund a Korea War veteran bonus with a graduated income tax. The plan would require legislative approval in 1956 and 1957 and a statewide referendum. Governor is reportedly favorable to the levy.
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House
Dem
Necemmry
Rendinger
Aldea
Commonwealth
Leutenant
Kis
Run Off Road Collision Near Corry Involving Truck
A Corry area accident occurred when a car rear ended by a dome-trailer truck sent four women and a child to St. Vincent's Hospital. Mrs. Bernard Greene, her daughter Lou, Mrs. Milton Johnson, and Mrs. David Bensink suffered injuries. all were discharged later. The truck driver, Donald Ford, helped victims and was uninjured. Police and state troopers administered aid at the scene.
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Our
Volty Area
Wits
St. Vincent's Hospital
Erle
Bernard Greene
Corry
Lou
Milton Johnson
Wattaburg
David Densink
Donald Ford
Erie
Benalple
Ford
Tte
Greene
Sun In Eyes Driver Crashes On Maple Avenue
Charles J Burr 26 of 321 Warren Street said he did not see Urban L Fox Jr of Cleveland as he turned onto Maple Avenue at sunset. Fox's car struck Burr head on, left sides damaged. Burr's car sustained front fender and bumper damage totaling $75 while Fox's totaled $140.
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East Washington
Joen Realduat
Maple Avenue
Charles J.burr
Warren Street
Urban L. Fox Jr
Cleveland
Barr
Vox
Slim
Maple
At &75
Fox
Police
Hospital Takes Forward Step At County Memorial Hospital
The County Memorial Hospital board approved hiring a medical record clerk who may become librarian and a year-end plan to hire another lab technician. Doctors Brown and Hileman were approved to join the medical staff. Two hospital reps will attend a regional institute on job analysis and nursing work in April. A laboratory blood test analyzer purchase was authorized and a parking lot expansion on York Street was discussed. The hospital alarm system will connect to the city system soon. February activity showed 301 patients, 1422 days of care, average daily census 49, with 20 births and 10 deaths and 34 major and 6 minor operations. Directors present: Brundage, Edinger, Ellison, Puller, Rapasalo, Allis, Slate, Epitzer, Young.
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Pwoammjor
Leryn Srl
County Memorial Hospital
Takai
Mmita
M Mensire
Ale
We Medical
John Brown
James Hileman
Erle
Northweat
Cemoster Association of
Pennsylvania
Edgar Alexander
Atlantic City
York Street
Brundage
Edinger
Ellion
Puller
Ralpesalo
Alll
Slate Tary
Epiteer
Young
Three Teens Killed in Fredonia Train Car Crash
Three teen boys died and a fourth was critically injured when their car collided with a New York Central freight train at a crossing in Fredonia. Victims named are Donald F. Carton 10 of Fredonia driver of the car Philip P. Sullivan 17 of Stockton and Theodore G Thorp 19 of Stockton. John D. Storey 19 of Brookton listed in critical condition. Police said the southbound car struck the diesel locomotive as the crossing on Water Street serves Dunkirk and Allegany Valley divisions. None of the train crew was hurt.
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Fredonia
Associated Press
New York Central
Donald F. Carton
Philip P. Sullivan
Stockton
Theodore G. ‘Thorp
Brooks Memorial
Danikirke
John D. Storey
Brookton
Water Street
Dunkirk
Cooley Plans No Stalling On Farm Measure
Rep Cooley of North Carolina signals quick action on a compromise farm bill as House Agriculture Committee chair and conferees prepare to work with Senate counterparts. President Eisenhower favors a workable bill, while administration opposes key price support provisions and dairy program changes. The House also rejects a committee recommendation on a two-year school milk program.
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Washington
Cooley
Congress
Cooly
House Agriculture Committee
Senate
Eisenhower
Benate
Howie
Reid
House
Comemiter
Governor Signs Firemen's Law Enactment
Governor signed a firemen protection bill reducing maximum work hours for third class firefighters from 64 to 56 hours and applying to officials and members of the fire bureau under the platoon system. Corry's City Council recently acted to comply by hiring an additional truck driver.
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Harusburg
Corry
Death probe continues into Erwin Peak’s case in New Castle
Shor light deputies investigated the death of Erwin Peak of New Castle. They dug at his home along the West Pittsburgh road to recover the decomposed body found near his residence. The February incident remains under inquiry.
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New Gabtlin
Stile
Erwin Peak
New Castle
Peak
Pittsburgh
United States push for disarmament tolls with wide zone open for inspection
The five power UN subcommittee heard a US plan to inspect 40 000 to 60 000 square miles of Russian and American territory for a preliminary disarmament program. Britain France Canada and others discussed ground and aerial inspections, nonsecret sites, and port airfield and railroad facilities, with no immediate decision.
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London
United States
WU. B
Britain
France
Washington
Soviet Union
Bibelle
Japan
U. S
Tatu
Harold Atanas
Tama
Simeoner
Tranlin
Boyist Union
THU
Praten
Cunda
Russia
Blawon
Runci
Anenel A. Gromyko
Rtain
Prange
Canada
Nebalona
Harrisburg signs bill to fund school construction plan
Gov Laider signs measure backing multi county school building program. The plan expands funding from 200 to 645 million dollars with annual 100 million increases. It targets new construction and modernization for elementary and secondary schools, with per pupil limits set for eligible districts.
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Harrisburg
Laider
Bennsylvan
Annon Hollar
Collin Joan
Freed From Ice In Lake Erie Mystery Shipboard Rescue
A derelict sounding tale reports a crewman freed from ice in Lake Erie near Ashtabula after a breakage at One Sirgitny Fish Co. An ace breaker was dispatched and the operation moved miles west to Meta, with a rescue call at 2 a m and a Fratgle presence noted on the scene.
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Lake Eiie
Sirgitny Fish Co
Meta
Ashtabula
Ohio
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