State Solons Resume Tax and Budget Battle
Harrisburg describes a drawn out Pennsylvania General Assembly clash in its fifth month of 1955 session. The Democratic House Appropriations Committee resumes budget hearings tomorrow, followed by Ways and Means on Governor Leader's tax plan. The Republican Senate plans separate budget hearings with claims of possible $100 million cuts.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania General Assembly
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Ways and Means Committee
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Benate
GOP
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Senate
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University of Pittsburgh
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George J. Sarat
Wwidees
G. Andrews
Bureau of Vital Statstics
Health Department
Tnternal Affairs
Sanitary Wale Board
Health
Foreats
Waters
Maurice K. ‘Goddard
Forests and Waters
Water Board
Atomic power plant to be completed by 1957
Westinghouse Electric Corp announced at a Pittsburgh seminar that the first industrial atomic power plant, under construction at Shippingport 25 miles down the Ohio River from Pittsburgh, is slated for completion by July 1957. The plant's Mommie reactor is being built by Westinghouse, with the Duquesne Light Co. handling the steam-electric portion. both firms are collaborating with the government on the project.
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Kream Peptsburgh
Mostey
Westinghouse Bteatrc Corp
Atom Energy Commission
Industriet
Shippingport
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Westinghous
Diquewne Bleh’ Co
Plas
Firma
povArtimene
End to 57 day Louisville and Nashville railroad strike
Washington reports an agreement to end the 57 day Louisville and Nashville Railroad strike at 11 45 p m EDT. Negotiators in separate rooms and government mediators shuttled between sides to propose binding arbitration and submit unsettled issues to a neutral referee. The strike, the longest since 1923, disrupted rail service in 14 southern states affecting about 29000 employees.
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Washington
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Uaseluna
Tor
Em Eployes
Francis A O'Neill
National Mediation Board
Ex-Congressman Richard Kleberg Sr Dies of Heart Attack
Richard M Kleberg Sr longtime King Ranch leader died at 8 in Hot Springs Arkansas from a heart attack. He chaired the King Ranch board and helped bring the ranch to national prominence with cattle horses oil and cotton. A wartime veteran and early farm legislation author he supported FDR then later Republican candidates after the Supreme Court era.
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Kingsville
Tex
Richard M. Kileberg
Hot Springs
Ark
Hieberg
Richard Kine
John FE
Lyle
Kleberg
Robert
King Ranch
Richard
Congress
Widlife Conservation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Weather Woes Spark Frost Hits and Slow Planting
The report notes a weekend chill with highs in the 50s, frost at night, and a calm forecast for slightly warmer temps tomorrow. Local gardeners delay planting seeds and onion sets while tending to frost warnings.
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Jake
Child Triggers False Alarm Near Baldwin Brothers Pay Op
A playful child pulled alarm box 442 near Baldwin Brothers Paying Op, prompting fire crews to respond. Minutes later investigators determined the alarm was caused by the child's play and radio coordination ensured readiness if another alarm occurred.
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Baldwin Brothers
Austrian Pact Parleys Now In Final Stages
Western and Austrian officials work toward completing the Austrian Independence treaty. Ambassadors pace talks in Vienna with aims to end occupation and set a withdrawal timetable. Allies seek a neutral declaration, not a wartime pledge, while planning troop withdrawals and a December 31 deadline.
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Associated Press
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Officuils
Eniveys
Bartlers
Gee Neal
U.S
Linwellyn Thompson Jrew
Paris
Austin
Pilot Stays With Plane Crashes In Ohio Hills
An Ohio Air National Guard pilot stayed with his C47 as it crashed in Belmont County hills during a return flight from Friendship Airport to Columbus. The pilot survived along with three others who parachuted to safety. one man, 46-year-old W. Starcher of New Philadelphia, was killed. Five others were hospitalized with minor injuries. the engine failure was blamed.
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Oia
Ohio Ady National Guard
Belmont County
Tur W. Starcher
New Philadelphia
Barnesville
General Hospital
all-Ohio National Guard
Friendship Airport
Baltimore
Columbus
Air National Guild
Charles G. Cook
Dayton
AP Photographer Wins Best of Show Award in Pittsburgh
AP photographer Walter Stein won the Best of Show award at the Nowa Photo Salon of the Press Photographers Association of Pittsburgh for his eclipse themed image Mon Dinah. Other first place winners included Morris Berm of Sun Telegraph and John Mexandronics of Sun-Telegraph with noted contributions in sports annuals and portraits.
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Pittsburgh
Walter Stein
Associated Pres Bureau
Nowa
Press Photographers Association of Pittsburgh
Stein
Dinah
Morris Berm
Sun Telegraph
Pews Pictures
John Mexandronics
Sun-Telegraph
Personalitiens
Edwin Morgan
Peeky Wines
Ike's Word On Big Four Conference Looms
Reported talks on a Big Four meeting with Eisenhower, Adenauer, and Fourier ministers surface amid NATO and European security debates. Officials indicate a summit aim for July with Berlin and German settlement details unresolved, while U S seeks joint approach before any summit.
Sportsman Show Exhibit to Feature Heraldic Works at Armory
The Sportsman Show at the State Armory opens Wednesday evening with secure displays by Edith Tunnel, including heraldic reproductions and a Dink family coat of arms painting now with President Eisenhower. Mrs Tunnel will appear on television at 11:30 PM to discuss her work. Preschoolers admitted free, children up to 12 half price, and a turretry display plus woodwork demonstrations are planned for both show nights.
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Wediaday
Edith Tunnel
Steve Alten
Wlevision
Tunnell
Dink
Eisenhower
Ehirye
West Germany Welcomed Into West alliance NATO aidensauer chairs first public session
The article reports West Germany joining NATO with Adenauer taking a seat at the Paris council table for the first time in a public session. He pledges Germany’s commitment to security and freedom, praising wartime sacrifices and urging continued unity with NATO while stressing postwar recovery and alliance duties.
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Paris
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NATO Council
West Urged to Spurn Dai's Bid
Western leaders press for nonrecognition of Bao Dai's return as Viet Nam's political crisis deepens. Premier Diem warns Viet Nam's future government must be decided by elections under a democratic mandate. Reports say Bao Dai aims to restore power via constitutional measures and a high council, while militia loyalties shift amid foreign pressure and internal security reshuffles.
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Diem
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National Police
National Army
Avery Quits At Montgomery Ward
Avery quits at Montgomery Ward in a power struggle involving Louis le Wolfson to gain control of the firm. John A. Barn, president and secretary at the time, convened a shareholders meeting on April 22. Avery was nominated to the board and executive committee, while Wolfson arranged a counter move. The dispute sparked a public stand against Avery as he faced removal proposals and warned of a leadership battle to keep the company intact.
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Sewell Avery
Yaar-olt Chili
Montgomery’ War and Co
Louis le Wolfson
John A. Barn
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Elialeman
Dhe
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Chaterunn
Wolfson
New York
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Avery Hind
Morgan
Turlig Avery
Fedime
Wbose
Nine Veterans Reach Moscow Reunion Opens With Reception
The 1938 Soviet United States military linkup veterans arrive in Moscow for a five day reunion. An airport reception and banquet greet them as embassy officials and Soviet hosts welcome the Americans. Local and foreign press record the arrival by air via Paris and a flight to Moscow.
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Associated Press Moscow
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U)s
Mibe
Chuseinat
Suport
Pir
Eii Uemia
Murray Sehutmian
Vileigi
Paris
Piawhie
Soviét Union
Jum Leonard
Red Cross Seeks Blood Donors Tomorrow
The Red Cross reports only 25 potential donors signed up for an event to collect about 180 pints. A postcard outreach to former donors yielded only 10 replies, and locals are urged to donate tomorrow between noon and 6 PM.
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PTA Conference Draws 356 Delegates at Northwestern Ponnayl High
Three hundred fifty six delegates from Teacher Associations across Northwestern Ponnayl attend the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Northweat District of the PTA at Gary Aron High School. Sessions include four workshops on PTA help in different fields, panel discussions, and a cafeteria tour of the new high school operations. Superintendent Us M Douglas attends to gather ideas for future parent-teacher collaboration.
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Ypitheret
Gary Aron High
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Aber
Echo
Tom Pumel Dike
PTA
Corry Grange
Torm
Ponferance Corry
Douglas
Parenta
PIA
Vrea Pta Counell
Tragedy in Trayford as Father Kills Daughter then Self
In Trayford Pennsylvania Walter Aten, a retired railroad conductor, shot and killed his 11 year old daughter Mike Suir Estep before taking his own life. Coroner Be Check of Westmoreland County reports the double tragedy occurred Saturday at the Estep home where the boy’s mother was caring for him. No motive is given.
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Walter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mike Suirah Estep
Joseph Be Check
Westmoreland Couunty
Esteps
Heck
Brownsinger
Heweil
Mike
Rani
Navy Band 10 to Perform in Jamusterwsr and Erie
Corryites invited to see the U S Navy Band 10 on tour in the East with concerts planned in Jamusterwsr on Thursday and in Erie on Friday. Chief Musician Allan Bennett, son of Mr Gary Bennett of Westmith, is a new member in the band and will perform in the Queenworth void and will be played warhy ule coupl.
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Inoculation program paused for Pennsylvania schools
Harrisburg pa caused a pause in first and second grade inoculations as health officials followed a federal recommendation. Health secretary Mattison instructed counties to halt further distribution while Philadelphia’s 47 000 public school students remained scheduled for first injections.
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Pennsylvania
Autgeon
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Mattison
Philadelphia
Lomurraw
Second Shots Set Here For May 23rd
Dr L M Douglin reports second vaccine shots to begin May 23rd for grade school children. federal clearance and vaccine supply are prerequisites. several hundred children in the Corry area await the injections amid advisory committee findings and testing method approvals. A separate crash in Brownsinger, PA killed a driver and injured a boy.
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Henin
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New York
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USA
Mattison
Fiat
Py Mattson
Sedgeat
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California
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