Beek Profited From Mortgage Fund Kickbacks
A presidential inquiry centers on Beek and associates accused of profiting from mortgage fund kickbacks. Testimony links Beek, his wife’s nephew, and others to hundreds of thousands, with Beek invoking the Fifth Amendment as investigations widen into improper union fund use and personal gains.
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Beck
Decca
Hix Peamsters
Linkbnian
Dave Beek
Hedlund Pepliedt Beek
Hinwett
Ian
Coun Bee
Ddichaione
Fred P
Loomis
Besa
GOP Plan Delay Signals Two Year Freeze On Higher Ed
A GOP backed resolution seeks a thorough study by the Joint State Government Commission delaying legislative action on the Leaders higher education program until at least 1959. The move, led by Albert Johnson Austin Lee and others, aims to examine problems and support a broad set of needs while cautioning about the program's character.
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Rens
Albert Johnson
Austin Lee
Phi
Lee Donaldson Allegheny
Robert Breen
Mogram Ldenten
Mie
Senate
Nea
House
de Sehate
GOP
Hoise Rive
Ike urges GOP push after rally in Kentucky region
Ashinu Tunim resident Eidenhower told Republicans there is no solid South for Democrats and urged a party offensive to win control next year. He warned GOP strength has risen and urged renewed Republican activity as party workers gather for a regional rally in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Ashinu Tunim
Eidenhower
Cixgreiy
GOP
Gof
Ourse
Tisenhower
Divenim
Lollavilie
Police Station Opens In Subway In Philadelphia
A fragmentary item reports the Police Department opening new headquarters beneath a subway platform in Philadelphia. The garbled text references timing, personnel, and a potential attack context, indicating a city law enforcement presence in transit areas and concern over safety.
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Philadelphia
Orerenk Pubbyrles
Aitacke
Senate Rejects Summerfield Demands on Postal Budget
Senate Appropriations Committee rebuffed Postmaster General Summerfield’s demand for an additional 150 million dollars beyond the House 3.103 billion budget for Postal Service operations in fiscal 1958. The chamber affirmed the House total and warned of reduced service without the extra funds. The matter continues on page six.
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House
Tiscal
Postmajer
Summerfield
Summerfeld
Ine
Senate
Sona
Benito Gou
Corry Residents Voice Mixed Views in City Survey
A Meadville surveyor conducted a man on the street check of Corry residents and business leaders. The poll aimed to guide prospective investors and reported that many see Corry as a tough place for business while others note government cooperation and opportunities for new industry.
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Out Bf Tow
Lee Dinger
Meadville
Chamber of Commerce
Corry
Stewart Long
Chamber
Dinger
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Ue Industrial Development
Art Sword
Unil
de Waver
Curry
Long
House Advances Agriculture Budget With Cuts
A congressional committee sharply criticizes the Agriculture Department policies and outlines a revised funding plan totaling about 272 million dollars for current operations and 4.6 billion for the department next year. The panel urges a new program to aid farmers amid the sector’s economic distress, while lawmakers seek reductions and changes before the full House votes next week.
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Agriculure
Presider
Bisertbwer
Kred
UN observer foresees near term end of nuclear tests
UN observer predicts that within two to three years major nuclear powers will curb testing as agreements grow, with a final U.N. report due in 1958. The note cites Bikini tests as trigger and notes widespread fears of fallout affecting future generations, while scientists clash over true danger. Also reported is the death of Charles A Musselman, 28, in a York County high school football crash aftermath.
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United Nations
Nyay
Sac
Whee Reusort
Japa
India
Norway
West Temiity
UN Coyota Assembly
SoreysLinter
Remot
AM Nyri
UN Eisarmarmenit Abeomilal Ligar
Aléspehdl
Bikini
Charles Albert Musselman
York County
Junor
Rain Ends Woods Fire Peril In Area
Weather relief arrives as rain dampens woods fire danger across Pennsylvania. Officials say fire risk drops after showers, though scattered districts reported prior warnings. Fire wardens had been issuing alerts as drought conditions eased with recent rainfall.
Fires Threaten East as Canadian Wind Fails to Help
A grim fire threat loomed as winds shifted and sunshine fed rapidly spreading blazes from Blymol to Pennsylvania and Ontario. Firefighters from 100 departments battled through the day to contain infernos in woodlands and towns, with Governor Hayti man urging swift action. Continued fires across the region prompted ongoing coverage and warnings of dangerous conditions.
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Associated Press
Tire Feliers
Wardhe
Blymolt
Mass
Pennsylvania
Larleigh
New Midland
Quebec
Ofttarin
Stanit
New York
Haytiman
Pennsylvanis
Miter Thames
Erie
SCUA Approves Canal Use Amid Egypt Tension
In a tense London meeting the Shipping and Canal Users' Association SCUA backed resuming use of the Suez waterway despite French opposition Only France resisted while 14 other nations signaled no plan to restrain ships The association said it could not prevent using the canal and hinted ships would soon begin moving through the route amid Western pressure on Egypt’s Nasser and the Suez crisis backdrop
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London
U.hattonen
Suez Catin Users’ Association
France
Nasser
Yegayd
Tranquilizer May Solve Riddle Of Mars Canals Plan
SAMBRIDGE, Mass reports a TV device tapping nerves to form a moving image like a telescope. The device, called a tranquilizer, allegedly lets viewers see Mars canals more clearly. Reports cite astronomers and a society president voicing cautious interest amid sensational claims.
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Sambridge
Mass
Ally
Teanduilizen
Uw TV
Commie Flags Fly In India As Reds Celebrate Sepoy Mutiny
In Delhi and Meerut, Communist demonstrators led jubilant observances marking the 100th anniversary of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. Protesters waved scarlet flags and invoked historical figures as crowds recalled the uprising sparked by sepoys and late colonial tensions. Some participants hailed Mohandas Gandhi and Mangal Pande, while others contested the full meaning of India’s independence amid the century mark.
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India
Meerut
British East India Co
3Nd
Bengal Light Cavalry
Delhi
Chandni Chowk
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mangal Pande
Ike Seeks Public Backing for Foreign Aid Plan
President Eisenhower urged public support for a new foreign aid program during radio and TV appeals. He outlined a 20 billion dollar package and noted cuts totaling about 3.88 billion dollars shift toward the aid effort. Senate figures praised the plan as reasonable, but lawmakers warned of a constrained economy as Congress weighs cuts.
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Ike
Eisenlower
Wld
Eisenhower
Hygerly
Aps
Ben. Spirkiman
D-All
Senate Foreign Relaions Committee
Congress
Plane crash kills 37 near Barajas and city editor dies
A passenger plane crashed in flames near Barajas Airport injuring many as debris sprayed along the edge of a village. Thirty seven people were killed. The incident stunned Spain and drew swift international coverage. The Pittsburgh Post editor Subbar died recently at Mercy Hospital after a long tenure.
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Barajas
Spain
Omitar Wenak
Belgien
Metary
Yilaytisye
Inewsman
Fyereuy
District Rotarians Meet in Corry for Annual Assembly
District 250 Rotarians prepare for the eighth annual district assembly in Corry with about 50 members from 43 clubs expected. Phil Hammer, newly elected governor, will meet club presidents and secretaries, as local members coordinate arrangements led by Horton Java, Robert Tunnel, and others.
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Rotary International
Phil Hammer
Distriet
Horton Javla
Feneral
Robert Tunnel
J. Fred Kinley
Olin Bracken Jr
Andl William Leaiby
Fellowship
Hubert Valgha
Robert McKee
Leon Root
Lstare
Harold ‘Mindler
Charles Bracken
Enwretice Daliglas
Dusie Fogle
Man Drowns After Fall From Tug At Erie Dock
Norman McHale 26 and two coworkers, Tracy and Miss Tracy, both Hammermill Pipe Co. employees, fell from a fishing tug at Erie Dock. Elmer Tency, captain, reported the boat operator lost balance and dropped into the water. A Coast Guard search began for the missing man while bystanders attempted rescues.
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Nini
Norman “Pruey
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Hammermill Pipa Co
Tenpy
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Au McHuile
Tincy
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Tracyuel
Colombian Dictator Overthrown in Bloodless Coup
Colombian army chief Rojas Pinilla was ousted in a sudden, bloodless coup as protests swelled across Bogota. Riots and strikes shut major cities while reports of deaths rose, and the capital celebrated with liberty shouts as the military junta took power.
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Rojeg
Rojas
Ils
Lalresno Gomez
Wlite
Hellback
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Plane Ditching Off Azores Sends 7 U S Fliers to Safety
Seven U S fliers survived a ditching 200 miles off the Azores after their Boeing KC97 tanker suffered engine failures on a Europe to home base flight from Lockbourne Ohio. Rescue ships including the Norwegian tanker Sundefjord evacuated the crew to Gibraltar while one man suffered a head injury. The pilots and survivors, listed with ranks and hometowns, were picked up by three aircraft and reported in good condition aside from the injured crewman.
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Ohio
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Rhe
Mitten
Col
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Moines
Tol, Ma
Robert Rawlindon
Mun Brode
Ala
Kennéth
Hundley
Monroeville
Alas
St Alton
Giver Abenfleet
Hold Corryite For Drunken Driving
A Corry man, Lindsey, was arrested on a drunken driving charge during a routine patrol near Hughes Corners on Fouts. He was committed to Erie County jail and awaits a hearing today.
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Corry
Wun
Sint Polive
Demvtun
Lindsey Wis
Supreme Soviet urges talks with Britain and U S to end tests
In Moscow the Supreme Soviet urged immediate termination of nuclear tests by the United States and Britain. A three power parliamentary commission was proposed to seek a ban on hydrogen and atomic tests. Foreign Minister Gromyko defended continued Soviet production while warning talks in London are inconclusive.
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Supreme 50
United States Congress
Andrei Gromyko
Soviet Union
Gromyko
Supreme Soviet
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Britain
London
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Great Britain
Gromyka
Fibout
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Pacific
Free World
Hussia
Boy Killed By Farm Tractor Near Townville
A 7 year old named Kyle Strawbridge was fatally injured when a farm tractor wheel ran over him at a Townville area farm owned by Charles Gillettey. Police report the boy slipped with his foot on a clutch pedal while standing near the tractor. The Verdíct ruled accidental death due to severe injuries and the incident occurred about half a mile south of Townville.
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Arachora
Kyle Strawbridge
Townville
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Charles Gillettey
Ville
Strawbridge
Patenly
Berney Te Wartsber
County Warker
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Clilletts
Charles D
Arions Ming Strowbridge
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