Riverside listings promise apartments and rooms for rent
Public notices advertise furnished rooms and flats for rent at multiple addresses including Lenox Smith street and Gall 2-161 stl with terms and dates. Items mention a public sale and antique items at a home on Washington with sales approaching December 3, 1954.
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Wright
Cherry
John Pany
Pitts Wille
Park
Cen
Bath
Lenox Smith Street
Salember
Wabtshiire
Carl
Bradford Hos
Control Of Congress To Be Decided In Elections
President Eisenhower urged participation as voters decide whether Republicans or Democrats will control Congress. 33 governors and numerous state and local offices were also on the ballot. Democrats claimed possible gains while Republicans expected a modest Senate net, with weather forecasts noting mixed conditions across regions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Lst
James C Hagtity
Golly
Astern Sea Board
West
Atlantic Coast
Virginia
Buffalo
N.Y
Ohio
Streets Dept Workers Seek Five Cent Pay Hike
Streets department employees petitioned the City Council for a five cent per hour raise next year and 16 days sick leave per year. Council took no action but filed the request for consideration with the 1955 budget.
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Fifth Street
Fast Street
William Street
Roger Brown
Random Road
East Columbus Avenue
John Neylon
East Pleasant Street
Council
Ent T. Cherry
Counilimen
Wiring blamed for East Street home fire
Flames gutted the 1.5 story frame home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cornish at 623 East Street, firemen saying defective wiring likely started the blaze. The couple were away watching television when neighbors alerted them. damage estimated around 1500 dollars, with hoses laid and crews on scene until 10:30 p.m. Authorities noted this was the third fire call at that location in recent years.
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Charles Cornish
East Street
Ae Hose Company
Corry Trainman Miller Retires From PRR After Four Years
The Miller a well known trainman for the Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday retired after four years service with the Pennsy line He walked the Buffalo Conemaugh Henon Vo and Northern divisions most recently serving on Nos 680 and 5a morning westbound and evening eastbound trains in the city He was born in Du Bois on May 24 1887 and lives at Hart Bend and North Center streets
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Corry
PRR
Tra
Miller
Pennsylvania Rail
Mr. Miller
Pennsylu Line
Buffalo
Conemaugh
Henovo
Northern
Easbound
du Bois
Hart Bend
North Center Street
FSSC Hall Restaurant Changes Hands
Effective yesterday the Esso Hall restaurant on West Smith Street was taken over by Cecil Johnson of Titusville. The two year operator, Mrs. Virginia Diemer, remains owner of McCloskey's grocery at 616 West Main Street and will continue that business. All stock, mixtures and equipment were sold. the building is leased by Clifford McCloskey from Standard Oil, which rents from Frank Albert of Titusville.
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Esso Hall
West Smith Street
Cecil Johnsan
Tittusville
Virginia Diemer
Diemer
McCloskey
West Main Street
FBI arrests woman labeled Red Party leader Martha Stone
FBI agents seized Martha Stone a 44 year old identified Communist Party worker and underground leader since 1951 in a Bronk restaurant. She was sought since an indictment filed June 17 by a New Haven federal grand jury. If convicted she faces up to 10 years in prison and a $10 000 fine. Stone had led underground activity in New Jersey since 1950s and previously operated as an organizer for a defunct textile union in Paterson.
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Associated Press
New York
FBI
Tive
Martha Stone
Communist Party
Iead
Bronk
New Haven
Conn
Uroup
Armigness
WLS
Brian
Comer
FBY
New Jersey
Avent
Hoptievunral Son
Tri
Fussale
CIO
Paterson
Tile Workers Union of America
Sunge
Former seaman charged in Halley Mauk girl slaying
Johnstown police confirm Harry Gossard a former Merchant Marine seaman engineer will face murder charges in the suffocation killing of six year old Karen Mauk during a trick or treat incident. He was held under guard after a Sunday arrest in East Florence Township. The suspect, formerly with Atlantic Refining Co, denied the charges and refused a urine test. The crime occurred near a cemetery two miles from the Malik home with a candy bag and apple found nearby.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
James A. Blair
Pennsylvania State Police
Karen Mauk
Harry Goasard
Blur
Malik
Conemaugh
Gossard
Ling
Sit
Blair
East Flor
Philadelphia
Vand
Atlantic Refining Co
Karen
Five Alarm Fire Explodes in East Liberty Stores
A five alarm fire followed by an explosion damaged five stores in East Liberty last night injuring five people not seriously. Fire Chief Stephen Adley valued damages at $100000 and could not determine whether an explosion caused the blaze. The incident started in a television and furniture store and then a blast blew out fronts and collapsed roofs. Spectators were struck by flying debris.
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Pyetsburga
East Liberty
Stephen Adley
Adley
Ginas
Stiree Uireeien
Legion Auxiliary To Sell Poppies
The American Legion Auxiliary 2 Curriee Post announces a poppy sale this Friday and Saturday. Proceeds fund charity work including aiding needy families and co sponsoring a child clinic. Poppies will be sold from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Amivica Legion
Herbert Heidler
Chaman
City Reels Under Record October Rainfall Marks
October columns record the wettest month in years with about 4.9 inches of rain in the city over the period. Weather official George Mulderick notes the month’s total dwarfed the 3.74 inch October average and the prior driest year. Two storms, on October 6 and 15, contributed most of the total as rain fell on 17 days and snow was logged on three.
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George Mulderick
Anneh
Ruth
Dock Workers Strike Shuts London Waterfront Again
Nearly 6 000 dock laborers walk out in London halting 42 of 160 ships while 24 000 workers consider joining. Strike follows earlier action that crippled ports and cost the government billions in lost trade. Authorities report may expand to affect meat depots and food warehouses.
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London
Tonkmanith
Lonton
Killed in Crash Near Kittanning
A car rollover occurred about one mile south of Kittanning yesterday. Mitch Mbayt of Wilkes-Barre reported the incident and named Jaz t Sph Wernicski as a witness.
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Mitch Mbayt
Sph
Wernicski
Wilkes-Barre
Pune
Pennsylvania Voters Answer Call of Ballot
Polls opened across Pennsylvania as voters weighed control of the state government and Congress. Republican leaders claimed an edge in registrations and poll turnout, while Democratic leaders predicted a strong showing in the general election.
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Pennsylvania
Associated Prevy
Philadelphia
Congress
Haine
Kalapee
Jquinsylvanias
Stke
Commonwealth
Agy Lient
Lloyd H. Wood
George M. Lender
Montgomery Couny
Kayden
York County
Miles Horst
Ho Ngures
Auite Sen
Josophy M. Barr
House of Representatives
Manning sex offender issue delays Sheppard murder trial
Cleveland report on March 4 1960 indicates James I Manning accused of sex offenses prompts debate on juror removal. Trial recessed as prosecutors demand removal. judge Blythin to decide Monday whether Manning remains or is replaced by alternate juror.
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Prono
Cleveland
Lowbois
Susi Hayes
Sheppard
John Je Mahon
William d. Corrigan
Manning
Ohio
Oliver
Chinese Reds Renew Air Blows On Tachen Islands
Reported air strikes by Chinese Communists hit targets around the Tachen Islands with bombers and fighters. Peiping claimed downed Nationalist planes while Nationalists said all their aircraft returned safely as both sides traded fire in a naval and aerial exchange.
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Tachen Islands
Seraur
Amoy
Formosa
Autel Ute
Batista Celebrates Cuban Victory In Quick Lead
General Fulgencio Batista and his coalition led early in Cuba's presidential race after a reported 106,608 votes to - Grau. Grau withdrew from the contest citing opposition and alleged coercion, while army and semi official results varied by source.
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Havana
Cal
Fulgencio Bitinia
yAra
Wimny
Dam
Butta
Grollinn
Ujime
Army
Batista
Grou
Tneen
Batlnts
Bie Cand
Ineludim
Rafael Guna Tuelta
Spreckels Begins Jail Term Amid Trial Disputes
Adolph Spreckels the 44 year old sugar heir surrendered at the Orange County Jail to serve a fifty day sentence for wife beating. He was convicted of beating Mine Williams Spreckels at Kin Newsport Harbor in August while she visited their children. Actress Dorothy Lamour aided her during the incident.
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Spreckels
Banta Ana
Calif
Adolph Spreckels
Orange County
Astraus Kay Williams
Spreckel
Wits
Final rites set for Beaver County banker
Funeral services are planned Thursday for A Pile 68 longtime First National Bank official and Beaver County Board of Education treasurer. He died at his home in Newbury Georgetown burned to death in an apparent fire incident. Vernon Robert Rykes 4 of Washington was trapped in a truck crash and killed today.
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Midland
First National Bank
Beaver County
Nwarby
Gunrgetown Wraleraay
Bellefonte
Vernon Robert Rykes
Washington, Pa
Heavy Voter Turnout Reported Across Districts
Early afternoon tallies show 480 votes cast with turnout ahead of expectations. Republicans and Democrats both active, with Democratic response notably strong in several precincts. Districts in Evie report extremely heavy voting as polls observe four o clock figures.
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Toulkut
Firat
Evie
Traffic Arrests Soar Here 10 103
October traffic activity surged with 12 640 miles patrolled over 26 routes and 18 accidents investigated. Five persons were injured and property damage reached 125. Two automobiles valued at 1.00 were recovered.
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Hubley
Towalthu
Pullor Barrickn
Hm Campaigh
Tie Diatelet
School Officials Seek PUC OK for City Bus Plan
Harrisburg aides review a school district proposal to hire a bus operator to transport 7th to 12th graders to Corry Area High School on designated routes with fares. The Public Utility Commission rejected the plan after counsel cited state law. Officials plan further talks with PUC and state education officials for a final ruling.
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Public Utility Commission
Corry Area
Board of Education
Frank McKnight
POC
PUC
Ectiool
8. Anderson
Robert Ott Jr
State Department of Public Instruction
Teleter Wisl Ead
William Turben
Columbus Law
Cambridge Springs Hunter Shot in Leg
A Cambridge Springs hunter was accidentally shot in the lower left leg yesterday afternoon. He was in fair condition at City Hospital after ambulance transport following a shotgun discharge near their car.
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Meadville
Roy Lane
Gimbridge Springs
Uinset
Phy County
Swodah Line
City Hospital
Hoebittally
Disson
Small
Death ruled self-inflicted by Mary von Elm in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, 46 year old Mary von Elm, wife of golfer George Von Elm, was ruled to have died by her own actions from coronary causes. The coroner announced no inquest will be held.
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Los Angeles
Mary von Elm
George von Elm
Bobby James
Corry girl awarded 4750 in auto crash settlement
A one year old Corry girl, Martha Ann Penster, received a $4150 settlement approved by Judge Sauel Rossiter of the Erie County court. The injury followed a North Center street auto collision on April 3. The payout was made to her father John Janster, a local teacher, with damages involving vehicle injuries and facial lacerations.
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Corry
North Center Street
Sauel Rossiter
Erie County Court of Common Pleas
Martha Ann Penstermuiiey
Kit Columbus Ave
John Janster
Broughit
Sultsins
Howard Rost
Raymond Avenue
Iehwe
Yaaa Paawenger
Ross Cor
Rosa Machine
Bhe
Pittsburgh Bridegroom Killed in Auto Crash
Richard Paton aged 26 from the North Side died on arrival at Allegheny General Hospital after an early today auto crash. His bride Dorothy Paton was seriously injured along with two others, Sarah Masters aged 4 and Anthony Chinranian 29, both from Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Eurly
Allegheny General Hosspital
Richard Paton
North Side
Dorothy
Sarah M. Masters
Anthony Chinran
Lian
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