Dems Join In Tax Talks Aimed at Adjournment by June
Harrisburg scene as Republicans accept Democratic bid to form a conference on a tax package. Key players include Speaker Charles C. Smith and Rep. Albert W. Johnson. Debate centers on replacing a one percent sales tax with a multi- component package totaling around 14 million in new taxes. Both parties eye adjournment by June 12 pending progress.
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Philadelphia
Sale House
Jnewdlers
Tield
HG. Andrews
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Andrews
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Jeris
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Tin
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Wari
Hovise-passid
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House
Johnson
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House Bill Aims at Stricter Prison Riot Penalties
The House passed a bill to boost penalties for prisoner escapes during riots and for taking hostages. Sponsored by Rep. Fawin Wy Tompkins, it would raise the maximum extra term for escape attempts from two to 20 years and seek harsher penalties including life in solitary and fines. The measure cites January outbreaks at Western State Penitentiary and Rockview Branch near Bellefonte and awaits Senate action.
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Senate
Fawin Wy Tompkins
Cameron
Tiecourneite
Peltentiary
Pittsineghard
Rockview
Bellefonte
House
Big Three face crucial test of unity in looming talks
United States Britain and France confront deep rifts ahead of a planned mid June Big Four conference. Eisenhower Churchill and Molotov maneuver to align on strategy with France's Premier, as cabinet reshuffles hint at shifting agendas and tense diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Allegheny College board nominees cut to six names
Corryite D Armour Hillstrom among six candidates for Allegheny College alumni trustees at Meadville. Other nominees include Judge Herbert Mook Edwin P Kennedy Thomas B McCafferty Albers F Mihalich and Edith Rowley. Balloting by mail to determine two full terms and one expired term. results soon.
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D. Armour Hillstrom
Allegheny Board of Trustees
Armoaur Aillstrom
General Maniager
Cony-Jamestown Mig. Co
Guty
Allegheny College
Meadville
Board of Trustees
Herbert Mook
Dry Edwin P. Kennedy
Cleveland
Thomas B. McCafferty
Allison Park
Albers F. Mimahalh
Dayton
Edith Rowley
Titusville
Hallothing
A. Reichel
Philadelphia
Reichel
Allegheny
Air Force budget cuts spark fight over defense funds
A Washington report on Air Force spending, requested by Rep. Young, predicts cuts of about five billion dollars in the service budget starting July 1. Critics warn the move would undermine national defense, while proponents say it masks waste and political promises.
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Associated Proax
Washington
Air Force
Yurby
D-Calll
Adefunite Defense
Youg
Fas
Democrats Reject Ike Tax Request in Congress
Washington Democrats refused to back President Eisenhower's six month extension of the excess profits tax on business. Committee members and party leaders signaled doubt, while Humphrey questioned a possible national sales tax, viewing it as a broader administrative proposal in the coming year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rayburn
Tex
Servetchy
Trensimy
Humphrey
Trensiay
Congress
GM and Union Sign New Wage Agreement
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers announced a wage agreement covering about 360,000 GM employees. The deal converts to the revised BLS price index with 19 cents of the current 24 cent living allowance shifted to base pay, effective June 1, plus a 10 cent an hour raise for around 40,000 skilled trades. The accord includes an annual improvement factor and links to government wage controls.
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Associated Tress
Detroit
General Motors Today
CIO
United Automobile Workers
United Auto Workers
Draft Call for Local Induction in Corey District
Seventy enlistees from City Area aged 18 to 19 report for draft induction as the local board closes for the day on June 16. The group, part of a national 82 thousand who will be inducted, is slated to meet the June quota of 298 as the draft progresses across the country.
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Newark N. J
AFL
Influtry
Corey
Uls
iNip
Living Costs Rise Slightly in Mid-April Report
Washington figures show the consumer price index edged up one tenth of a percent from mid-March to mid-April. Food costs declined slightly while other goods and services rose, leaving overall living costs near November levels and about 117 percent of prewar costs when the Korean War began.
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Washington
Burea of Labor Statistics
Wil Foods
Plans for a mail service truck run in the area
Plans are discussed to run a mail service linking Corry Oil City and Titusville with a morning departure around 7:20 from Corry. The plan imagines the connection with the Pennsylvania eastbound passenger trains and adds a Corry to Oil City route via the established Star Route tacky. Officials review options but no decision is final.
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Sui Royle
Cory
Winieh
Thomas
Seview
Lestl Ponkal
Indtuauedt
naWiUntil Lowe
Corry
Oil City
Titusville
Pennsy
Walls
Mercer Dentist Honored by Atlantic County Society
The Pennsylvania State Dental Society awarded its annual achievement prize to Dr. J. D. Whitenur of Mercer County for his notable work in dentistry. The ceremony honored his service and contributions to the profession.
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Atlantic OF
TY. N. J
Pennsylvania State Dental Society
J.D. Whitenur
Fx Mercer
Pai
Wilson Resigns As Executioner
Pittsburg report says Frank Lee Wilson resigned after 12 years as executioner and warden of Western State and Rockview. Dr John W Clandy credited for risked. resignation amid prison problems report criticizing conditions at both institutions. Wilson said others in penitentiary work follow court orders.
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Frank Lee Wilson
Torlay
Wien
Wilson
John W. Clandy Reventee
Western Stave Pepilemiony
Roth‘View
Bellefonte
Rackview
Chandy
IBM Claud
Probinis
Western State
Rockview
Glauidy
President Signs Tidelands Bill
Washington president Bi- Senshower signed an offshore oil lands bill today with a声明 recognizing united states claims and honoring honesty principles. Attending the ceremony at the White House were more than two Leona mjembers at Congress.
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Byassveuen
Washington
Bi- Senshower
White Howe
Leona
Flood Crest Passes Slowly Through Louisiana Town
The Lake Charles area endures its highest flood in decades as the Calcasieu and Sabine rivers crest and push water into suburbs. Officials warn 2,000 families from homes, with property damage potentially reaching millions, while military and civilian volunteers mobilize to aid evacuees and guard emptied neighborhoods.
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Associated Press
Lake Charles
Vila-Wwollen
Wagram
Sable River
Texas
Tatas
Texas National
Tewpyville
Tex
Herlly
Orin
Poodwabers
Vivillam
Solon Presses PRR Payroll Fallout in Hearings
Philadelphia news recounts Warren Solon on PRR payroll allegations, detailing a $280 million claim and related charges tied to efforts to influence opinion against railway rate increases. The report cites Dilworth and Walter Prandin, naming legislators and campaign connections amid a broader bribery inquiry.
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Richardson Dilworth, Phillsielphia Distates Atturney
Hes
Pemnselvenniie Rail
New York Pride
Dilworth
Walter Si Prandin
PRR
Dilwerthe
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State
Snares
A. Evans Kephare
M Peeler
Tadiarm
Charles R. Muller
Hollidaysburg
Leroy’ Chapman
Warren
Daniel Erb
Woman Has Two Babies Within Eight Days in Sandy Tone
In Sandy, Mercer County, Bertha Boaler reportedly gave birth to two babies within eight days. Dr Ralph Vennell notes a double pregnancy and two double uteruses, making the births not twins but consecutive babies amid townwide relief.
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Grove City
Mercer County
Sandy Toke
Mes
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Lamly
Chile
Ralph Vennell
Bertha
Aly
Ste
Mercury Records Warm Front and Lightning Storm Hits Area
A weather report notes temperatures rising to 81 and a high for the year amid evening lightning. Weather observer George Mill describes the storm’s brief power outage and rainfall totals while reports mention a fire sparked by lightning at a nearby utility site and damage in Union City and Centerville areas as families seek shelter from continued showers.
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Crewe
Union City
Ad Walva Ford
Centerville
Benile
Improvements Made at Garey Country Club
Remodeling at Garey Country Club was completed after months of work. An 11 by 86 foot addition on the west side houses a new bar and dining area with mahogany paneling, picture windows, and indirect lighting. The kitchen gained a prestige range and new sinks while the dining room and bar opening draws guests from nearby plants Ajax, Raymond’s, Jamestown and Aero. The ladies lounge was redecorated in green, a basement shower room and new block wall were added, and membership rose by about one third. A dance tonight from 9:30 to 1:00 a.m. invites all members.
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Ehib Hn
Taivist
Dante
Spain
Frenen
Banque
Alain Lotinge
Aaronigs Am
Ajax
Raymond's
Jamestown
Aero
Jack Castor
Cliff
Charles Shuss
Frank Dorrance
Tornado Rips Through Region Lifting Freight Train
A powerful tornado tore across the Ganadinin border area causing a freight train to be lifted from tracks. The storm damaged homes and businesses, left several missing, and injured dozens with 12 hospitalized in Port Huron. Authorities reported more than 50 treated for wounds and a large number of structures damaged as the storm moved toward Ontario.
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Springhouse Owl
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Lebris
Sevyiin
Guryver Lake
Ontario
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Jong
Smile Pats
Barata
York Khan
Negro Begins Life Term for Slaying Employer
Willian Davis 29, a Bridgeport handyman, begins a life term in Wethersfield State Prison for the slaying of his blond employer Penny Bivins 30, in her Westport home January 26. Davis claimed intimacy with Bivins prior to her death and pled temporary insanity. a Superior Court jury recommended mercy but the judge imposed life imprisonment with no parole.
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Conn
Willian Davis
Wethersfield State Prison
Davin Sulliy
Elks
Keller
Sensis
Penny) Bivins
Westport
Damvary
French Bombers Strike Indochina Front Lines
French bombers hit targets in Indochina’s northwest region, targeting Vietminh supply routes from Hed Chinn to key Communisteled zones. Reports say heavy air strikes disrupt logistics and fuel Vietminh operations, with several bomber sorties and bombardments along roadways near Langsom and Gaobang.
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Imdin
Hed Chinn
Vietminh
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Indochina
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