Foul Weather Delays Niagara River Ice Jam Break Attempts
Foul weather halted dynamite blasting planned to break up a mass of ice moving down the Niagara River after a windstorm from Lake Erie. Demolition expert Karl Dintroff awaited clearer visibility to strap charges beneath an Army helicopter, with Col. Loren Olmstead approving the effort despite doubts the blast would help. Mayors of Lewiston and Youngstown urged action as the ice damaged riverside properties, power plants, and bridges near Port Niagara, while engineers warned a blast could offer limited effect and worsen floods.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Niagara River
Karl Dintruft
Rochester
Loren W. Olmstead
U. S. Army
Buffalo
Lewiston
Youngstown
Port
Niagara
United States
Lake Erie
Olmstead
Canada
Wenr
tyer-Trent
Ontario
Niagara River Gorge
Bribe Claim Surfaces in Mystery Death Probe
Court depositions reveal a Cook County coroner investigator testified that he was offered 710000 by Mrs Aleon Ragen to declare Montgomery Ward Thorne's death a murder. The bid tied to a two million dollar estate dispute involving Thorne’s mother Marton Thorne, and Mrs Ragen and her daughter Maureen, with a June 10 will date nine days before Thorne was found dead in his North Side apartment.
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Cook County
Montgomery Ward Thorne
Aleon Ragen
Harry Clos
Thorne
Marton ‘Thorne
Fagen
Corry Children to Get Antipolio Vaccine
Corry plans to provide the antipolio vaccine free for first and second graders with others offered at a minimum fee. The program hinges on a federal report due April 12 and vaccine supply, with three shots scheduled and completion aimed before year’s end. Local doctors and the Parent-Teacher Council are coordinating with St Vincent’s Hospital Erie and the Corry Medical Association to secure orders within two weeks.
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Corry
M. C. Baldwin
Eva Kepler
St. Vincent's Hospital
Erie
Corry Medical Association
Thomas Prancis Jr
University of Michigan
National Foundation For
Snap-Tite Talks Stall After Court Order
Still no break at Snap-Tite as talks between Snap-Tite Cory Union City officials and United Construction Workers Union affiliate of United Mine Workers stall. Judge Rossiter ordered two two hour sessions through April 6. Plant telephoto service disrupted. Grover Stainbrook declined comment. Pickets limited to six per wire at plant entrances. union sought eight, company four. Injunction petition filed over blocked supply flow. no decision announced.
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Snap-Tite Cory
Union City
Stelking United Construction Workers Union
United Mine Workers
Ander
Buri
Uel Rossiter
United Construction Workers Union
Grover Stainbrook
Rowe Titer
Atx
Burning Coffee May Burn Public Prices Up
New York reports Brazilian coffee exporter Abraham Jabour says six to seven million bags, each 142 pounds, may be burned this year to prop up prices. He notes a 1954-55 surplus and a 1955-56 crop start July could pull stocks from markets. He cites a 16 million bag 1964-85 crop and possible 16 to 7 million next year, warning price drops harm producers.
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New York
Abraham Jabour
Brazil
Teen-Age Road-E-O Planned In Corry By Jaycees
The Corry Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a Teen-Age Driving Road-E-O with a written exam and skill tests like parking and smooth stopping. Local winner advances to state Rodeo at Johnstown on June 1, with state winners vying for 3000 dollars in scholarships in Washington DC on July 2. Jaycee president Frank Anthony notes six subcommittees under Ken Harvey will run the program. Sponsors include the United States Jaycees, Liberty Mutual, and the American Trucking Association.
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Frank Anthony
Jaycee
Ken Harvey
America
Anthony
United States Saycees
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
American Trucking Association
Soviets Reject Western Disarmament Plan at Talks
London reports say the Soviet Union rejected a Western proposal to cut U S and Russian armed forces to between 1 and 1 million men each, as French delegate Moch described a one third across the board reduction amid ongoing monthlong discussions. The Western trio accused Andrei Gromyko of leaking to Tass and violating conference secrecy.
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London
U. S
Paria
Washington
Mini
Inter
Andrei A. Gromyko
Taas m
Gromyko
Russia
Jute Moch
Moch
Rusela
French Senate vote looms on Paris treaties risk block
Paris awaits the fourth and final day of debate as opponents rally to stall ratification of four interlocking Paris accords. Premier Faure pushes to seal approval with a late vote. a rejection would send the treaties back to the Assembly amid uncertain prospects.
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Associated Press
Paris
Senate
Edgar Faure
France
West Germany
Italy
Britain
Canada
Norway
Greece
Turkey
Portugal
Iceland
Belgium
Denmark
Luxembourg
Netherlands
United States
Hough
Antoine Pinay
Dems Lead In Voter Registration With May Primaries
The city recorded 113 new Democratic registrations and 97 Republican during two days of special voter registration ahead of the May 17 primaries. Democrats pulled ahead late day sessions, while oltre voters changed party affiliation and address on file. Casey Stengel was cited in St Petersburg for assault and profane language after a game incident with photographer Branan Sanders.
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Tso
Sever
Republian
Democratic Party
Casey Stengel
ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Branan 1 Sanders
Governor Leader Weighs State Income Tax Plan
Harrisburg sources say Governor George M. Leader is considering a form of state income tax as the centerpiece of a 400 to 500 million dollar package. The plan would avoid a flat wage levy and may explore exemptions or deductions while facing court challenges to constitutionality.
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Hint
Associated Press
Harrisburg
George M. Leader
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Postal workers pay hike battle moves to House
Senate passed bills raising pay for about 1 million Civil Service workers and 500000 postal employees. President Eisenhower favors 76 percent raise over 10 percent. veto possible. House committee chair says no immediate revival of the issue amid expected delays and possible veto.
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Washington
Carlson R Kan
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Murray
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
I Raporter
Benate
Republica
Carlson
Tony
Copia Hill
Civil Service
Otter
Tornado Strikes Jefferson County Wrecks White Pine
A brick cloud torn through Jefferson County late yesterday wrecking buildings and uprooting areas with damage estimated at 100000. The storm hit White Pine and Jefferson City about 20 miles apart, with White Pine located northeast of Knoxville. Meanwhile over 1000 workers at Continental Can Co in Pittsburgh remained idle after a CIO U.S. Steelworkers walkout affected the evening shift.
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Tennessee
Jefferson County
White Pine
Jefferson’ City
Knoxville
Pittsburgh
Continental Can Co. Cliint
CIO
J. M. Broom
Catholics Flood Brussels Protest Against Subsidy Cuts
In Brussels more than 100 people were arrested as tens of thousands of Catholics protested government cuts to church school subsidies. Police used checks and searches on boulevards and at Place de Brouckere, detaining those with weapons or bottles. Demonstrators wore red triangular buttons reading the nation says no.
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Brussels
Belgium
Place de Brouckere
Times Square
Vote Today on Ending Strife at Schools in Irving
Voters in Irving were to decide whether to abolish the independent school district after five weeks of bitter quarrel triggered by the February 1 dismissal of Superintendent John Beard. About 4,000 of Irving’s 28,500 residents with poll tax receipts could vote, as backers seek to reform the school board and call another election if successful.
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Tex
Irving
John
Texas
Todby
Bejan
New Personneainee
Benson assails group s report on agriculture policy
Secretary Benson labels the House Appropriations Committee critique political propaganda and negligence. The panel blasts the Commodity Credit Corp and price support program, noting government stockpiles near 74 billion dollars and urging changes while Benson defends policy and market expansion plans. Cambridge Univ to host bout between two American wrestlers over Oxford.
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Benson
House Appropriations Committee
Congres
House Appropriations
Agriculture
Agriculure
Commodity Credit Corp
Congressional
Housing bubbles and margins drive the real bull market
Babson argues housing purchases drive the real bull market, criticizing stock margin rules and federal inducements to borrow for homes. He warns a housing collapse could trigger scandals, layoffs, and widespread losses, noting high 100 percent margin proposals and urging safer limits during peacetime.
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Rogem W
Babrbon
Babson Paric
Mons
Fulbright
Industrien
Timeframe for Chinese attack on Matsu and Quemoy debated
Washington reports say intelligence suggests a major attack on Matsu within weeks and on Quemoy about a month later, but multiple factors including Bandung conference timing could delay. US officials weigh defense of Matsu to deter a larger assault on Quemoy, with routes and air bases near the islands cited as enabling quick strikes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Matsu
Quemoy
Bandung
Indonesia
China
Chiang Ast-khek
Lkely
Eienhower
Congress
White House
James ©. Hagerty
Formosa
Mats Au
Urle
Mats
Poochow
Matat
Klonndnip
Hland
Pormont
Mata
Joault
Formoy
Grand National winner Quare Times claims muddy victory
Quare Times wins the Grand National Steeplechase before a large crowd including the Queen. Trained by Vincent O’Brien and owned by Mirial Welmar, the 9-year-old jumper beats Tudor Tom with Caress Cottage third out of 30 starters. Odds were 10-1 as delays and frisky horses set a tense start.
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Rugland
Quire
Queen
Uys Roy
Rudden
P. Tuuife
Tudor Tno
Caress Cottage
Hest Sheepleelina
Phdor Hineym
Corey's Cottage
Miri W. 1
Welmar
Vincent O'Brien
Jovier Trishman
Moe
Sid Royal To
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Harvard College
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