Marines Narrowly Escape Death in China Rail Blasts
Peiping Linyu rail line sections were blasted uprooting tracks as 900 Marines and a PCC unit moved through Communist-held territory. Col Frisbie led 000 Marines in a deluxe coach to Chinwangtao, then boarded transports to Guam and the United States. A 450-strong Fifth Division convoy was halted by a blast, with ships preparing to join the withdrawal from China.
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Peiping
Peiping-Linyu
Shanhaikkwan
Dullan N. Frisbie
Plith Regiment
Chinwangtao
Onin Watehad
Vongku Ad Tangshutl
Polpinmy Wy Tientsin
Teks
Chinwanekao
Linyn
Jury 10 Gets Graves Case in Crawford County
The Graves case opened in Meadville with witnesses recounting a truck crash near Titusville. Prosecutors showed a jug from the truck as defense promises to contest the crash cause and Graves sobriety.
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Harry C. Graves
Titusville
Crawford County
Meadville
Titusvie
Graves
VanGuilder
Grand Valley
Ray Mecrey
Cory
Tuck
Graves! Font
Sugar Stamp Timing Changes To August 4
The Agriculture Department announced that the sugar ration stamp for individuals will become valid June 4 instead of July 1. The 10 pound purchase limit remains, with one 1 pound sugar stamp designated as No. 19 and the previous No. 12 stamp replaced. Industrial users may apply for third quarter allotments on June 1. Inventory limits for industrial users to 30 days are suspended, allowing a full quarter’s supply after new allocations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agrluoture Department
Nial Liukent
Earlien
Senate delays tax cut action until mid June
Washington May 13 Senate Democrats press delaying action on the proposed 4 billion income tax cut until June 15 1960 or mid June to assess potential economy effects on President Truman's 37.5 billion fiscal plan for the remaining year while Republicans push for more delay and continue budget talks with House leaders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Congress
Truman
Starks
George
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Finance Committee
Tuys
Taft
Ohio
Repubican
GOP
Millikin
R-Cole
Senate Finance Committee
House
Prem- Hout
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Jury completes for police officer on murder charge
An all male jury was seated in New York on May 13 for the trial of Mauriano Abello, 85, a suspended police officer accused of strangling Mrs. Gather Miller, 42, formerly of Warren, Pa. The panel of 12 jurors and two alternates was chosen from 100 talesmen for Judge James G. Wallace. Abello faces first degree murder in the slaying whose body was found on First Avenue near 42nd Street.
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New York
Mauriano Abello
Gathering M. Miller
Warren
James G. Wallace
Abello
Mra « Miller
First Avene
42Nd Street
Tuly 4
Public utilities clash over PA railroad service restoration
Gary and surrounding towns push for restoration of the Moonlight-Through service cut last April 27. Local leaders say delays and disrupted shipments hit businesses hard as Corry lines shift shipments to Pittsburgh, causing four hour lags between Pittsburgh to Oil City and Buffalo routes. Officials note mail to Erie Buffalo and Cleveland rerouted via Pittsburgh, with Oil City delays for northbound connections.
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Tiuusville
Franklin
Pennsylvania Public Abilities Commission
Post Office Department
Muobletil Troy
Bnmalo-Plutsiure
Pennsylvania
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Pennsy
Tne
Corry
Buffalo
Oil
Pittsburgh
Oil City
Galiead
Erie
Cleveland
Corry Pastil
Pilisburgn
Salvation Army campaign gets new leadership amid $2082 total
After a special meeting, Duane Fogle agreed to lead the Salvation Army fund drive with his committee to guide future policies. R Lawrence Davigou noted the Army advisory board backs Fogle for the drive duration. Total contributions reach $2082 from Albion Cranesville Corry North East Spartansburg Union City Wattsboro, with May 19 as the end date and more industrial gifts anticipated.
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Salvation Army
Duane Fogle
R. Lawrenne Davigou
Armylandvisory Board
Davisort
Fogle
Simmons named secretary of Corry Building and Loan
Elton Simmons of Laverty Street was named by the Corry Building and Loan Association Board to fill the secretary post left by the death of Barnes. Simmons will staff the South Center offices weekdays 12 to 5 30 p m and interview loan applicants. He also serves as association president. Plans for making the secret ary position full time were not announced.
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Elton Simmons
Laverty Street
Corry Building and Loar Association
Barnes
Simmons
South Center
Inter
Corry Teachers Seek Higher Raises Amid Board Dispute
An Italian premier Alcide de Gasperi faces resignation amid Socialist and Christian Democrat clashes over debt and coalition strain. A cabinet crisis follows a vote of no confidence as calls for national unity intensify and plans for a decisive assembly address loom before a possible cabinet resignation.
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Rome
Miy
Alcide de Gasper
Jigo Dé Vivola
Christian Democrats
Christian Democratic
Dé Gisperi
Cvation
Italy
Guiseppe Rogista
Cnl
de Gaspert
de Gaspers
State educator to speak here in Corry meeting
More than 35 teachers and a large representative group from Warren and Titusville will gather this afternoon in the Corry Junior High to hear Dr. Leversia Powers discuss elementary education reforms. The talk centers on the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction effort to modernize the curriculum and solicit feedback from local groups to shape a new program of study.
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Corry
Iirge
Warren
Public Instruction
Numie Oral
Film magnate Richard Rowland dead at 66 in New York
May 13 report notes Richard Rowland a veteran film industry executive aged 66 who died yesterday in New York. A native of Pitistupeh he held top roles in several studios before retiring eight months prior due to health issues.
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New York
Richard Rowland
Bechmé & Millitonsice
Foe
Base appeal on $200 pay boost indicated here
An all caps screed outlines a proposed $200 salary increase for teachers, with graphs on years of service and district finances. It notes cafeteria usage, student meal stats, and a spring schedule of course offerings, while detailing tax collections and upcoming health measures. It references the 1947 48 session and lists local officials and campuses involved.
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Bismetre
Secktiur
Ncil
Il Ithely
He Paeters
Serpy Joy
Theseesti Yaar
Elessus Oleh
Alsi
Dee
Wilkinson
Exeter mine disaster tainted by possible negligence
Harrisburg May 11 The Shute Mines Department plans no action on civil charges until the inspector general report is reviewed. The report cites windgate generation and methane gas infiltration at the Exeter mine of Elmy Coal Co. Ten miners died and seven injured on April 10 after an explosion triggered by an electrical arc. A commission recommended a special deputy attorney general study with a view to prosecute negligent parties.
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Shute Mines Department
Sojid
Tts
Jia
Justice Departement
Indi
Exeter
Richard Mize
Schooley
Elmy Coal Company
Begin
Marcy
Settlement of Phone Strikes Still Blocked
Washington May 13 amid Westin Electric labor deadlocks involving the Weston Bleckere Company Bell System unions. Government officials weigh a possible invitation to arbitration as talks drag into a 427th day with a 1 year contract offer rejected. Picket lines persist as New York sessions stall progress and Cincinnati workers shift to another company while remaining Bell System staff continue strike action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weston Bleckere Company
Mite Bell System
Kelephonn Slike
Assistiant Batrerary
John W. Gibyon
Sertie
Mens Lorrie
Driten of
Furth
Dor
Fred Seismidl
West
Hver
Insley
Cannon
Eyeagh
Western Electric
Association of Communications Equipment Workers
Nalionet Association of Telephone Equipment Workers
New York
Bell System
Cincinnati Communication Wankers
Cinemas
Bell
Soviet Palestine inquiry defeated at United Nations
The United Nations General Assembly political committee defeated a Soviet motion to establish a Palestine inquiry commission. The vote was 26 to 15 with 12 abstentions and two absences, allowing the inquiry body to study possible Palestine solutions without committing to independence. Syrian delegate Paris El Bhoury warned Arabs might walk out in protest if the majority stance persisted.
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Talked Nations Assembly
U.N. Palestine Inquiry Commission
Holy Land
Palestine
Paris
el ‘Bhoury
Special Assembly
Fire at Ransom Home raises alarm in Luzerne County
A serious fire broke out today at the Ransom Home state mental institution north of the town. Firemen from Duryea and Pittston battled the flames as a farmer a mile away said the blaze could be seen clearly.
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Nyassremien Eres Pyetston
Ransom Home
State Mental Institution
Duryea
Pittston
Local Catholic Confirmation Classes Held Across Parishes
Bishop Lawrence Granar officiated confirmations at St Elizabeth's and St Thomas parish churches. At St Elizabeth's 37 candidates were confirmed with sponsors Ress Burns and Miss Josephine St. Chur. Assisting priests included Rev. Carl L Heldt and others from nearby parishes. Forty one adults and 60 children were confirmed, with several from Our Lady of Victory Mission. At St Thomas' Church 26 candidates were confirmed with sponsors Mr and Mrs Leo Hoylen and Mr and Mrs Joseph Amoroso. visiting priests attended and dined at St Thomas rectory before the bishop proceeded to Meadville for another large class.
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Corry
Granar
Lawrence Granar
St. Elizabeth's Church
Ress Burns
Josephine St. Chur
Carl L. Heldt
Hey. Francis J. Grives
Joli de Santi
Sir ‘Thomas’ Parish
Edward Latimer
Erie
Our Lady of ‘Victory
Spartenshort
St. Thoma
Lawrence Trembley
Union City
Larimer
Cyril Cooper
James ‘Hopkins
Titnville
Leo Hoylen
Joseph Amoroso
St. Thomas
Bishop Graner
Meadville
St. Mary's ‘Church
Senate and House Bills Similar on 13 Major Points
Senate and House bills align on labor practices and union issues. The Senate planned final passage amid dispute, with leaders predicting approval despite a veto risk. Debate centered on the closed shop ban and jurisdictional strikes, highlighting labor, industrialists, and political stakes.
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Senate
HOUSE
Associatedt Crean Washington
Lost Fishermen Body Found Near Island Trail Context
A missing fisherman's body was found after a search by a press agency in Lancaster. The deceased is identified as Robert Sorrentmay, 83, with conflicting spellings of names in the report. No further details about the circumstances or location of the find are clearly established in the fragment.
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Furl Ui
Hye Geboron
Uli
Wissiee Oid
Simguehanes
Oweie
Robert Sorrentmay
Philre
Ge Adam
Birkley Island
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