Ridgway Leaves Tokyo to Succeed Ike in Europe
Gen Matthew Ridgway departs Tokyo to take command in Europe succeeding Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower. He receives a ceremonial sendoff with 100000 people along the route and will travel to Washington via Honolulu and San Francisco for talks with President Truman.
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Poisonous Gas Fumes Fatal to Mother and Son
Mrs J Wunderlich 36 year old wife of a prominent baby doctor and her 2 year old son died from carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend. Deputies Cirbus and Gusetski listed the deaths as murder and death by own action. The bodies were found at the Mt. Lebanon home when Dr Wunderlich returned.
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Essens Bloody Weekend Riots Spark West German Tension
Bloodshed erupts in Essen as clashes between anti Reds and Communist youths leave one dead. In Bonn Chancellor Adenauer faces coalition opposition over a peace treaty as East Germany intensifies its street campaign and Western patrols remain blocked on the Berlin-Helmstedt route.
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Youthful fugitive back in jail today in Beaver County
Young fugitive Fred Henry, 20, remains in Beaver County jail after a patrolman shot him during recapture following an escape with help from his wife and mother-in-law who were charged with aiding. The break led to the capture of a second fugitive in Pittsburgh. A patrolman was struck and Henry was burned by powder burns during the attempt to flee.
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State approves widespread school jointure plan in Pa
An Associated Press dispatch from Harrisburg reports that 82 local school jointures may form in Pennsylvania under a new borrowing law. The plan, described as a good thing by officials, allows districts to issue bonds up to seven percent of assessed property value to finance modern facilities, with state aid potentially covering up to 88 percent depending on district wealth.
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Panama Begins Counting Votes in Torn Presidential Ballot
Panama's leaders claim victory as boards start separating presidential ballots from National Assembly ones. Four years ago the tally stretched to three months, with Remon backed by a five party coalition and Chiari denouncing alleged attempts at vote theft and calling for civil resistance if needed.
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Body recovered of 12 year old from Delaware River raft incident
The body of 12 year old John Beres Honting, who jumped from a homemade raft April 24, was found in the Delaware River. A policeman spotted the body in shallow water Saturday and pulled it ashore.
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Oil Strike End May Be Imminent
Denver reports rising tension as 22 unions threaten a nationwide strike end May. United States and Britain urge conserving aviation fuel amid potential global restrictions. Knight of the Oil Workers International Union says refinery and pipeline workers are united for a 184 cent wage settlement, closer to a 25 cent demand.
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Probe into sea disaster near Bayonne and Hobson collision
Navy inquiry details a deadly June incident near Bayonne where the destroyer minesweeper Hobson sank after a collision with the aircraft carrier Wasp. Lt Tierney faced testimony from Lt William Tierney and other officers about maneuvers that led to the loss of 376 lives.
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General Dodd recaptured by Red prisoners at Koje
Brig. Gen. Franess T. Dodd describes his capture at Koje Island Camp 76 after being lured to a gate interview. He cites prisoner demands for food, clothing, medical supplies, and forced repatriation as minor. notes UN threat to act influenced his release. Col. Charles Golson assumes command. Dodd recounts staged interviews and a drafted agreement for a prisoner organization before release.
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Korea
Franess T Dodd
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Mark W. Clive
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Fire destroys farm turkey house near Chambersburg
A blaze swept a four story concrete block turkey tiling on John Rice’s Green Village farm five miles north of Chambersburg. About 3000 turkeys died and the loss is put at 20000 to 25000 dollars, with most of the value in the birds.
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Lottsville Youth, 10, Accidently Hangs Self
A 10 year old from Lottsville died by accidental hanging after a tree climbing incident. The body was found by the boy's mother and later removed by authorities. Funeral arrangements are set with Bracken-Keating Funeral Home and services at Ehvey Fill Cemetery.
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Barbara Blaine
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Harold Ummtaulst
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Piet Reid
City hospital plans chest x ray survey for residents
Planning session at Walls Restaurant in Corry discussed a county wide free chest X ray survey to detect tuberculosis and other conditions. Kenneth Winter of the Erie County Tuberculosis Association outlined funding and timing with the Pennsylvania Health Department and local groups. Eva Kepler was honored for years of service to Corry Christmas Seal efforts.
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Gorey Ghiraiman
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Eva M. Kepler
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Modena airman killed by lightning near base
Airmon Second Class Jerome R Moore of Modena Pennsylvania was killed by lightning near his base in Kil ed by lightning near his base according to US Air Force officials. The accident was reported last Saturday but the victim’s identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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Bracken Rites Draw Hundreds Of Local Residents
Hundreds gathered for the Bracken funeral service honoring former mayor Olin W. Bracken. Attendees included relatives and many from out of town, with honorary bearers and city officials listed as part of the proceedings at Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Wilson Laird
Joseph DeMarall
Arwood Hardinger
Court Narrow Issue On injunction To Be Decided
Washington hearings before the Supreme Court focus on whether the President has inherent powers to seize property and direct the steel industry during a national emergency. Attorneys argue the constitutionality of actions by the executive and the government in a historic dispute over wartime power.
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Trial over death by own action case in Allegheny Court
In Pittsburgh Allegheny County Court a jury weighs whether Gilbert Hays 26 of Susquehley died by his own act or was killed by others. Defendants John Bd 24 Edgewood and James Blair 23 Sewickley are charged with involuntary manslaughter after Hays leaped from the Sewickley bridge April 12 181. The suit claims he was driven to jump after drinking and a $50 wager.
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Gilbert Hays
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John J. Bd
Edgewood
James Blair
Sewickley
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Tornado Tears Through Alapaha Wrecks Town and School
Vicious winds hit Alapaha Georgia ripping through a town of 600 with heavy property damage. Dozens of homes and businesses were leveled and the school suffered extensive damage while no deaths occurred and three were hospitalized. Mayor Poulk estimates losses near half a million dollars. Separate item notes Thomas C Buchanan renominated to the Federal Power Commission for another term expiring June 24, 12.
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