Ford UAW face vote plan as strike threat looms
Ford Motor Co and CIO United Auto Workers clash over a binding secret vote on wage or employee ownership plans. Walter Reuther proposes workers decide, with an independent agency to conduct the ballot within two weeks. Current talks pause 24 hours as both sides negotiate a renewed contract.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ford
Walter Brenther
UAW
Tiniots
Reuther
Henry Ford TI
Partnership In Prosperity
Fauther
Ius
Wise
Japanese Army resumes practice at Mt Fuji artillery range
The Japan U.S. Army resumed practice fire on the Mt Fuji range after earlier protests by villagers. The United States used the range with permission of the Japanese government and planned further shooting in coming days.
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Fujiyoshida
Japan
U. 8. Army
Rane Nomr
Mt Fuji
United
Stea Ls
Traffic Deaths for Memorial Day Weekend Reach Record
Traffic deaths for the Memorial Day weekend soar to 364, a record high, with reports still due. The National Safety Council had estimated 360 and later revised to at least 375, while drownings total 125 and overall accident fatalities rise to 672, nearing the four day high set in 1960.
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National Safety Council
Corryite Rams Car Into Window of Area Store
A corryite driver lost control and rammed his car into McCullough's Dry Goods in Wattsburg, smashing windows and a storm door. Police estimate vehicle damage at 400 dollars and store damage higher, with seven men freeing the car from the wreckage.
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Corryite
Paul Clark
R54
East Main Street
Tils Auto
Wattsburg
McCullough
Clark
Edward Wiggers
Clymer
Stewart McCulough
Soven
Eden Seeks Special Powers to End Nationwide Strike
Prime Minister Eden pushes for emergency authority to end the 1920s style general strike. He sends three ministers to Scotland to consult Queen Elizabeth II and lay groundwork for royal proclamation under the Emergency Powers Act. The move would allow regulation of essential goods, use of troops, and mobilization of workers.
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Scotland
London
Eden
Elizabeth II
Balmoral
Britain
Willed Steel Companies
Cyrville
Tandon
Auburn Banites
Hyde Park
Regents Park
Society of Locomotive Engineers and
Winiow
Seven Shot By Berserk Gunman In Dayton Banks
A lone gunman identified as Richard Meyers, 47, wounded by police after firing at two Dayton banks. He killed two people and wounded five others before being captured at Winters Bank and shot at the Third National Bank, with events occurring around 10 A M.
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Dayton
Ohio
Khilling
Richard Meyers
Winters Bank
Penon
Third National Bank
Follee Eaild Meyers
Wationet
Dogar
Storm leaves damage path across Corry
A fierce windstorm struck Corry causing downed limbs and power lines. Crews from electric, telephone, and street departments repaired damage through Sunday with many residences and services disrupted and mild rainfall following the gusts.
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Corry
Pennsylvania Electric Company
General Telephone Co
Pennsaylvans
Wieely Streets
Elgin
Spartansburg
Union City
Riceville
Paul French
Delaware
Supreme Court orders desegregation of public schools promptly
Washington reports the Supreme Court directed immediate end to school segregation with decisions to be implemented under local conditions. Eisenhower pledges federal support for a nationwide school vaccination drive to finish in 60 days. He notes China’s claim of freeing four American airmen but says the Far East situation requires careful monitoring.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Eihower
Eisenhower
China
Far East
Child injured after being run over near Centerville home
A two year old girl was crushed under a car driven by Arthur Johnson of Centerville RD 1 while the child approached the vehicle from her home. She suffered facial scalp lacerations multiple contusions and tooth loss and was admitted to Gury Memorial Hospital for treatment. Johnson and Robert Johnson drove the child to Corry as emergency services were alerted.
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Ohdeinkie
Ak Gury Memorial Hospital
Johnson
Doleigird
Nigon
Saunday
Arthur Ohnson
Centerville
Robert Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Corry
Four American fliers freed from China reach Hong Kong
The four U S pilots released after over two years in prison arrived in Hong Kong aboard a special Air Force transport. They reported they were well treated and in good spirits. They described their imprisonment and the border crossing into Hong Kong territory, with scenes of excitement at the border and in the city.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
China
Inter Aing
Lawl Wind Renanton
Newamen
Lie
Bimpoon
Caph Mivold Fighier Jr
Aven City
Lyle W
Cam
Ron
Lincoln
Seb
Cold
Wit Meller
Wynnewood
le Roland Wo Barks
Special Air Force
Washington
Cackuy
Hawaii
Air
Walbolt
Amwrica Assetoritien Nid
Milder
Manchuria
Mong Kong
Loch Bridge
Fonting Jockey Club
Wispark
Shypson
UB Nie Attuche
Hangorg
Kappy Fischer
Jockey Club
Simpson
Parks
Ani
Gameron
Shnpson
Heller
Ston
Rod
City Holiday Weekend Auto Crashes Reported
Multiple vehicle collisions near East Main Street and Mead Avenue left two drivers identified as Chava VanTassel and Howard Thypirl uninjured. Police say VanTassel’s car hit another rear, and a second crash on Main Street involved Donald Rickerson and a third driver, with minor damage estimated at about 45 dollars to one vehicle and 5 0 dollars to another.
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Gouve Myeau Toyen
AL Vpn
Chava van
Tasao
Mead
Altick
Lawrence Meehan
Erle
VanTassel
Matty Treet
Asie Quaull
Mealinn
Howard W. Thypirl
East Main Street
Donald He Rickernon
RD 1
Sbelig Greek
Sid Thegart
Muth Nivel
Boxe
Rickeraond
Taggart
Rickison
Rhaee
Corry Man Contesting Driving Suspension
Davia Nichols of 248 Yank Street Corry filed a petition in Erie County Court asking a stay of his 90 day driving suspension. Judge Rossiter ordered a stay while a hearing is set. Nichols cites speeding arrest on December 27 1954 between Rice and Waterford and travel between Buffalo and Corry for weekends. The suspension was ordered effective May 24 by the state department.
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Davia
Nichols
Erle
Jide Barnuel Y Rossiter
Rice
Waterford
Henri
Beyant-Stratton College
Buffalo
Meeribe
Corry
Nestale Departuesit
Feeventit
C47 Crashes and Burns Killing Seven Aboard Near Alamogordo
A US Air Force C47 crashed and burned in Tat Luke Canyon north of Alamogordo New Mexico killing seven crew members after takeoff from Holloman AFB during a refueling and personnel flight to Cody Air Force Base. Investigators said the aircraft was on a return trip from Burbank California.
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Almagordo
Holloman Air Force Base
Telekrom
Cloyle Air Force Base
N. M
Burbank
Calll
Here
Air Force
Holloman
City Engineer Don Wilkins Pleads Guilty In Drunk Driving Case
City Engineer Don Wilkins 54 of 10 East South Street pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after a Sunday crash injuring a telephone pole and causing $1000 in damages. He posted a $4800 bond and was released to appear before a judge. Police report the incident occurred when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a pole near Williams Street.
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Don DC Wilkins
Thousnil Yeates
Raney Bond
James Koppel
Enoyge
Te Williams
Ttnte Palier
Fio
Dees
Wien
Guy Abbey
Cobbett's
Nice
Williams
Erle Weston
Tin
Williamar
Malntan
Corry
No Prejudice Among Heroes, Roberts Avers at Memorial Day Service
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 400 West Wyalusing observed Memorial Day with a service in Mead. Judge Roberts declared there was no prejudice among heroes as speakers, including Father Jehu Be Sint Hivoked Wy, highlighted unity and sacrifice. The ceremony honored fallen servicemen, with Gold Star Mother Mrs. Louis Tidiry accepting a wreath and local officials paying tribute to World War I and other veterans.
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Corry Wis
Archit W. ‘Thompson
Corry
Pine Grove Cemetery
Elwood Woodruff
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sam Barews
John Sirfaler
Veterana Council
Yfterday
Ind Golonel WS
Mead
Pifield Unie
West
Ton Fuhrman
Tarr Cherry
Linda DY Hitler
Meimories
WS Holihter
Samual
Roberie Tider
Orphane Court
Brie
Nisow
Roberts
Gol Houghton
Tir
Fru Vatabiiahod
Mtr Touls
Borat Wreally
John Strigier
Sam Batol
Archie W
Mra
Lindy
John Bryigit
Claude Stench
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Page Flvey
Elizabeth I
AP News
Francisco
United Nasion
Granddad
Korea
Crestview
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Vetus
Wilkin & Lundy
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Pew
Suet Jona Gry
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Cladamaten
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