26 Killed in Viet Nam Civil War
National troops fortified Saigon after repelling a private army led by the Binh Xuyen in a four hour battle. Twenty six killed and 112 wounded across factions. civilians and police suffered, others unhurt among nearly 1,000 U.S. mission personnel. Diem remained unharmed at Independence Palace as generals planned emergency steps.
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Prem
U. S
Binh Xuyen Society
Gallion
Saigon
Cholon
Eisenthower
J. Lawton Collins
Paul Ely
South Viet Nam
Diem
Zindependence
Binh Xuyen
Diens
National Army
Dien
Union Dispute Halts Nike Site Work in Pittsburgh Areas
In Pittsburgh a labor conflict stopped work on five Nike sites meant to defend the city from air attack. About thirty members of Local 8 Electricians walked off the job after a jurisdiction dispute with Local 6 Elevator Constructors. Sites are in Elizabeth, Bridgeville, Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Russellton and Plum Township as Army plans to man them soon.
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Qervinven Creme
Pittsburgh
AFL
Nike
Local 8
A.t. Electricians
Local 6
Elevator Construction
Russellton
Plum ‘Township
Unemployment and Reorganization Measures Move to Governor
Harrisburg reports both unemployment compensation reform and government reorganization measures cleared by the House and Senate and sent to Governor Leader for signature. The unemployment bill raises max weekly benefits to 25 and weeks to 26 with payroll tax increases. reorganization grants the governor authority to submit a plan for agencies below department level, automatic if not acted on in 30 days.
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Associated Fress Harrisburg
George M
House
Senate
Commerce Department
Rens
Charles C.smith
Albert W. Johnson
Uhe
House of Representatives
Community leaders invited to city improvement meeting
The Carry Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee invites all local groups to a planning meeting Tuesday evening at the chamber office in the Municipal Building. The panel aims to recruit projects for recreation, beautification, cleanups, housing numbering, and citywide improvements. Representatives will propose concrete initiatives to fit the statewide development contest goals.
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Carry Chamber of Commerce
P. x. MN
Municip
Malarkey Resigns From Morganza Training School Role
Gerald Malarkey, director of the beye division at the Parinayivanii Trainding School, Morgansa, resigns effective May 10. He says he decided to seek other opportunities after submitting notice about a week ago.
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Morganza
Washington, Py
Gerald Malarkey
Beye
Parinayivanii
Morgansa
Malarkey
U N Condemns Israel and Seeks Olive Branch Talks
United Nations Security Council debates Western sponsored resolution calling Israel to cooperate with UN peace chief Major General Burns to curb border infiltration after February 28 Gaza battle that left 38 Egyptians and eight Israelis dead in a violation of UN Charter and armistice accords.
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Assoumseu Free United Nations
United States
Erin
France
Austin
Burns
Mks
Israel
Egypt
Unions Ready To Launch Drive For Members
The CIO Auto Workers Union proposed a dollar per member to fund an organizing drive for millions of nonunion workers, to be adopted at the 3,000 delegate convention. Meany backed a pooled fund with all AFL-CIO unions after merger, and Reuther floated a common strike fund for all unions. Meany signaled support for Reuther’s aims while noting uncertainties in the auto sector.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
CIO Auto Workers Union
Ns 1
Millon
UAW
Afl-Cio
AFL
George Meany
CTO
Meany
Walter Reuther
CIO
Walter Raulber
Mus
Ubor
PLAN FINAL PUSH IN RED CROSS CAMPAIGN
The Red Cross Final Campaign aims to close strong tomorrow night with 7 to 9 pm door to door and porch surveys. Leo Al, the year's appeal chairman, notes $6,000 raised toward an $8,100 goal as volunteers rally citywide canvassing and the Motor Service of the four chapters provides transport support for workers and volunteers.
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RED Cross
Leo al
Netton
Dr Mary Sears Featured In Special Hiroshima Film On TV
Television viewers saw Dr Mary Blaine Sears, former resident, during the March of Medicine program on Channel 2 in a film about Ten Years After Hiroshima. Sears has done special hematology work in a hospital for the U S government for a year and was shown in her lab treating a survivor of the 1945 A bomb blast.
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Sears
Mary Blaine Sears
Hiroshima
Channel 2
Missing Girls Area Under Police Search and Warrants
Police comb the area for two missing girls aged 14 and 15 as a warrant for three men is sworn for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Witnesses say the girls were seen entering a car with Thompson.
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Wwen
Thompson
Melging
Cobbeth
Horse Race Bill Again Introduced in Pennsylvania
A new bill calling for a statewide referendum on horse racing with wagering was introduced in the Pennsylvania House by Rep. Joseph A. McGee. The measure seeks a November vote on legalizing wagering on horse racing. A similar bill previously failed in the Senate. Separately, the Interstate Commerce Commission scheduled a public hearing in Wellsville, NY on a plan to move 98 million in track work to an independent company along the Pennsylvania New York border, with hearings set for April 26.
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Pennsylvania
Joseph A. McGee
D-Phila
Ruden
McCee
Senate
Washington
Interstate Commerce Comission
Wellaville
N.Y
Ure Betti More and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania-New York
TCC
Paul Albus
Eight Nebraska convicts end 65 hour prison rebellion
Eight weary Nebraska penitentiary convicts surrendered after 65 hours, releasing two guards and another inmate unhurt. Gov. Victor Anderson arranged talks, promising punishment of 15 days in the hole and 60 days in solitary confinement for the leaders, after assurances were given.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Penitentiary
Sid
Victor B. Anderson
Eugene Swindon
Warren Miller
Urs
Gov. Anderson
Hrjsun
Plan Party to Aid Fire Victims Held at Legion Hall
A benefit bingo party to aid the Haenel family, who lost their home and possessions in a recent fire, will be held Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home on West Washington Street. Tickets go on sale Thursday for $1, with proceeds and a public fund drive directed by the American Legion Auxiliary. Donations may be sent to the Haenel Fund, Corry, PA. Mrs. Orn Harper and Auxiliary members oversee the fund.
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Fred Haenel
American Legion Anid
Legionnaires
Legion Anid
Commander of Matsu Garrison Expects Attack
Col Hua, commander of the Matsu garrison, told visiting newsmen the Communists may attack soon, possibly tomorrow or next week. He says Reds on the coast are active and his forces of about 11,000 are ready, though which island they’ll strike is uncertain.
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Associated Press
Matsu Island
Hua
Hun
Cormand
America
Formosa
Matau
Mats Tselt
Matsu
Kaoteng
Pelkantang
Mutsu
Eid
Col
Hua Sys
Red Malland
Masi
Labor Party Drops Move to Expel Bevan
British Labour Party leaders abandoned a plan to expel leftist Anurin Bevan after a three hour meeting with assurances he would follow the party line in future. The National Executive accepted his pledge to behave as the party faces a general election.
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Py Ambel
Aled
Eten
London
Labor Party
Anurin Bevan
Mip
Merci
Bevan
Marliamentary Labor Party
Yiaw
Health Dept Urges Rabies Vaccination For Dogs
Harrisburg—The state Health Department urged vaccination of dogs to guard against rabies after rabid foxes were found in southeastern counties. Dr. BJ Witte said foxes transmitted the disease to dogs and pets. 41 rabies cases were reported, mainly in Chester and Delaware counties, with foxes accounting for 80 percent of the total. In Slippery Rock, an eight state search for Rev. R B Detrick focused on New Castle after his disappearance. his congregation and Slippery Rock State Teachers College students joined in the search and offered aid to his family.
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Harrisburg
BJ. Witte
Uvilon of Veterinary Public Health
Witte
Chester
Delaware
Py Reece
Rook
Biniie Detrick
New Castle
Croton
Detrick
First Methodist
Slippery Heck
Slippery Rock Tate
Collinge
Hin
Jenla Viet
Special powers granted Faure by French Assembly
Paris reports the National Assembly approved Premier Edgar Faure granting special powers to push economic reforms including tax collection overhaul. The vote was 329 to 266 with conditions tied to concessions to Poujade supporters. Finance Minister Pflimlimon said changes would be prudent and progressive to aid small shopkeepers and artisans while aiding economically distressed southwestern regions.
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Faure
French Assembly
Associated Presa
Paris
National Assembly
Edgar Faure
Pierre Poiijade- Poijjade
Pierre Pflim- Win
Poujade
Bill seeks state authority to spur industry in Pennsylvania
A Senate bill proposes creating a State Industrial Development Authority with power to build and rent plants, financed by a $20 million revolving fund to attract new industries. The plan aims to create jobs in distressed areas, with bonds to fund plants and tax payments by industries, alongside matching grants and advisory boards to boost industrial growth.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Senate
Indusstrial Development Authority
Wold
Iar
Atuire
Industrial Development Authority
George M. Leader
Congress
Jelke Called Poodle and Lion in Prostitution Trial
New York Minot F. (Mickey) Jelke’s lawyer portrayed Win as a “poodle” pursued by the district attorney while a “lion” roams the precinct. Counsel for the oleo heir, George Washington Hers, named Richard Short as the procurer witness. The remarks were used in Jelke’s trial for inducing Pat Ward into prostitution and attempting to induce Marmielle Cordova into the same offense.
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New York
Minot
Pat Ward
Marmielle Cordova
Eisenhower Rebukes Carney on War Talk at News Conference
President Eisenhower denounced speculation about war and said no evidence supports a Chinese attack on Quemoy and Matsu next month. He noted Admiral Carney’s prior forecast and stated he would not reprimand the admiral, stressing that only solid information should guide war decisions. The press briefing also touched on Blue Four talks, West Germany’s invitation, and U.S. defense policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Coon
Quemoy
Miatau
Robert B. Carney
Naval Operations
Carney
Matsus
United States
Eienhower
Quemoy Snd Matsu
Golng
Congress
Stein
Formosa
Pescadores
Russia
Jecoh
Duos
Yolyuy
West Germany
Germany
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