Dem House hearings target state budget cuts in Harrisburg
The House Appropriations Committee opened three weeks of hearings starting with the Welfare Department to justify a proposed 1.834 billion dollar two year budget. Chairman J Deam Polen said departments must justify needs and claimed Republicans will be asked to pinpoint 100 million in potential cuts. Witness list included Harry Shapiro and Rep Charles C Smith. Senate Republicans planned separate sessions. Brig Gen Anthony J Drexel Biddle named adjutant general and major general of PA National Guard. sale of state game lands postponed. Bradford man Fred W Johnston among nine former GIs receiving passports to attend a Moscow Victory Day celebration.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
House Appropriations Committee
Leader
J. Deam-Polen
Washington
Welfare Department
Commonwealth
Harry Shapiro
Polen
Charles C. Smith
GOP
Smith
Pofen Polen
Fis
Senate
Senate Gop
George M. Leader
House
Lenate
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Pennsylvania National Guard
North Centre
Pennsylvania
Cileins-Weight Corp
Jos H. Dent
Democratic
Moortender
Clearfield
Erk
Cameron
Congress
City Taxes Due Now Only 2000 Dollars Remain
City taxes for 1955 show 77 209 90 paid to date of 1015 1870 levy with 24 218 80 still owed before noon Saturday rebate. Taxpayers who paid before Saturday received a 2 percent discount. after two months, delinquency and 6 percent penalty apply.
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TNE
Carl Smith
Totel
May Control Distribution of Polio Vaccine
Washington reports show growing debate over federal controls on polio vaccine distribution. An advisory panel urged voluntary limits while lawmakers push for mandatory federal action to prioritize children most in need. Officials caution it is too early to assess vaccination impact.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Bobby
White House
Congress
Spence
D-Ky
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Rep
Celler
D-Ny
New York
National Foundation For
Mystery of Ferri Couple Deepens as Search Intensifies
Police intensified their search for Mr and Mrs Charles Ferri after they vanished from their seven room Miami home Friday night. Officials voiced slim hope they were alive, noting blood traces from the front room to a bed and along a driveway. Investigators tied the case to possible gangland involvement and referenced Ferri’s past connections to a high profile income tax trial.
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Miami
Charles Ferri
Murdes
Maniport
Ferri
Piperutter
Wis
Vl Hadeen
Ism Wiigens
Albert
Nowak
N. J
Anastasia
Bliie
Murder Inc
Brooklyn
Fort, Lee
N. Jy
Byrd says Senate may pass foreign trade bill tomorrow
Senate floor manager Byrd said opposition to the foreign trade bill had largely faded after debate. A lime limitation agreement was pursued with Lyndon Johnson guiding talks. The Finance Committee preserved key features, extending the program three years and giving the president authority to curb imports if needed for national security, while softening textile state objections and addressing Japan pact talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Byrd D-Vui
Senate
Byrd
Saene
Lyndon B. Johnson
Deen Hd Ine
Uninmoils
Malone Ir-Ney
Malone
Miroh
Eisenhower
House
Japan
Miss Blatt Is Sworn In Today In Harrisburg
Miss Geffenleve Blatt, 40, Pittsburgh resident, sworn in as secretary of Internet affairs at a formal ceremony in the Education Building. Governor and leaders attend as the new Democratic administration unveils aims to back Governor George M. Leader’s industrial development program. Judge Anne X. Alpern officiates. The event sparks a day of ceremonies and political gatherings with plans for a high-profile dinner.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Geffenleve Blatt
Tisk Wotull
Pennsylvania
Birt
George M
Goy
Butler
Miss Blatt
Wiliam
Livengood Jr
Livengood
Barriat
Council Votes 1580 for Sewer Study and Warm Debate
The council approved spending 1580 for a sewer study after a lengthy session. The plan envisions a $680,000 sewer project with tests on industrial wastes and pre treatment measures. Engineers would propose a rate structure for industrial waste and inspect local firms for compliance as part of the survey.
Youths Riot at Funeral Rite in Bronx Chapel
In New York a tense scene outside a Bronx chapel followed a funeral service for high school honor student Wil Blankenship. Police dispersed about 10 youths after threats to attack pews and photographers. Frank Santana, 17, a Bronx gang member, is charged with homicide related to the shooting. Civic and religious leaders urged stronger action against juvenile crime as tensions flare in the rival youth groups.
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Associated Press
New York
Wil Lim “Blankenshipyre
Veliou
Honor Street
Sulunby
Frank
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Bronx
Francis W Hi
Adams
Young Blankenship
CVE
Cttsi OE
Beaverdam Road Fire Kills Chickens and Raises Questions
A Beaverdam road barn fire destroyed 40 chickens and caused financial losses at Roland Gites farm. Firefighters battled the blaze as a crowd gathered in Corry, with delays hampering response and questions rising about the cause and ownership. The incident prompted a continued report on Page Three.
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Beaverdam Road
Corry
Livewenl
Jamon
Apsiplant Ie Chetharles Colleg
Premier Diem Given Full Authority To End Revolt
Saigon reports Premier Ngo Dinh Diem’s nationalist forces press the rebel Binh Ayen army, while moves to consolidate power unfold. Bao Dai’s position faces challenge as Diem seeks assembly approval and potential shift in support from France and the United States amid ongoing fighting near Saigon.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Binhayen Army
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Pias Judement
National Revolutionary Committee
Deposi
Bao Dut
Nguyen van
Dalat
Yiew Prench
Neppart
Bolalet
Hin
Washington
Henry Sutydabi
United States
Winkigton
Regis Bao Tal Iss
Pun Puaialle
National
Bih Muyen
Olly Wa
Add More Names To Polio Survey
Thr Community Palacontol Committee now has the names of 208 children between the ages of 1 and 6 years. Parents wanting them to receive Swite Yardine yesterday the committee counted the response and added these to the 165 already on file. Initially Mike W week ago, 78 answers were received. Al though information will not be used for the survey it will be kept on file. Rilgar Alexander, chairman, said he was well pleased and surprised by the appent for Ty to r mutton with bio data. If the federal government absorbs the vaccine program the plan will be altered. The data was to be used by physicians to order vaccine supplies for the city.
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Ad Wilson
Rilgar Alexander
Lie
Tytormutton
Washington
Alexander
Piretté
Guaranteed Annual Wage Under Fire At Chamber Meeting
At the 43rd annual U S Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington, Frank B. Cleve vice president of Hine Go Pittsburgh criticizes defunding of the guaranteed annual wage and warns it could endanger program expansion. He notes business cycle sensitivity and urges steady work and pay despite opposition.
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Frank B. Clie
Wie
Hine Go
Pittabirghy
U. 8
Chamber of Commerce
Tam
Faulkner Wins Pulitzer Prize By Associa 4 Press NEW YORK
New York Novelist William Faulkner wins the 101st Pulitzer Prize for fiction for A Fable. The judges note the work’s allegorical style and wartime themes. The award adds to Faulkner’s literary stature amid a year of notable cultural honors.
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New York
Willian
Las Bees
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Mautner
Wittluna
Borm
luneCarlo
Menott
Blevoker Street
Ayid
Greenwich Village
Union merger tied up over name clash in AFL CIO talks
Washington AFL and CIO labor leaders reach agreement on a constitution for a proposed unified labor group. Dispute over the new body's name persists as talks move to AFL and CIO conventions. A joint convention schedule is announced with plans for December in New York City.
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Ledders
Ted Press
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AFL
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AFT
CTO
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OthyWine
Meany
OSO
Walter Reuthay
CTC
E10
New York City
Start School Landscape Job At Cory Arta High
A Lindacapitg crew arrived at Cory Arta High to begin work on a landscape project funded by a bonding company. The task includes grading and site work directed by the general contractor with a member of the crew noted for subcontracting. The first football game on the new field is not expected until fall 1956, with officials expressing readiness to use the field in winter if possible.
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Bagi
Grodfnige
Seville
Ue Bonding Company
Chief Lists Activities of Policemen in Corry
Corry Police Chief Harley M. Drake reported April activities to the council. One car had been recovered. Eleven state vehicle code violations were logged, including one drunken driving incident and eight automobile accidents. Two men were charged with drunkenness. charges were withdrawn and trials held. The department logged 46 complaints, 5 theft reports, 4 found items, 17 lodging and boarding inquiries, 114 parking tickets, and other patrol duties. Officers traveled 3,848 miles on patrol and answered numerous radio calls.
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Mingay
Harley M. Drake
Drake
Ile
Cory
Palite Departmente
Reconstruction of a Westminster Theological leader takes a new post
Dr Lester A Wel liver, former president of Westminster Theological Seminary, is named superintendent of the Williamsport District of the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church, signaling a major clerical transfer. The report notes his long service and the upcoming leadership role.
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