Van Doren to testify on Twenty-One quiz fix
Charles Van Doren faces three day House hearings on the Twenty-One quiz show scandal. He is expected to reveal whether he received behind the scenes help to win $129,000, amid probes into The $64,000 Question and The $64,000 Challenge. The Columbia University instructor and TV commentator, 33, was subpoenaed after testimony alleged the show was rigged.
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Vivienne Nearing
Jack Barry
Washington
Charles van Doren
Questons and Answers
House
Charles Revlon
Revlon
Columbia’ Broadcasting System
Columbia University
Four teens nabbed after Harlem assault on 17 year old girl
New York AP report describes a Halloween night assault in Harlem as Sandra Burrell, 17, was dragged from a doorway, choked, beaten, and robbed by four youths after encountering them near a subway. Witnesses called police. suspects James Super, James Harris, Harold Butler, and Harold Ford were arrested nearby and charged with the incident. Bail set at 10000 for Super and Harris, 5000 for Butler and Ford.
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New York
Harlem
Sandra Burrell
Midtown
Sandra
Polite
Knlckerbocker Hospital
James Super
James Harris
Harold Butler
Harold Ford
Super
Harris
Butler
Ford
Careful thief steals gems from Gosden hotel room
Palm Desert detectives report a jewel thief with talent took 9600 in gems from the hotel room of Dane Gosden husband of Freeman Gosden originator of Amos n Andy. Mrs Gosden notified deputies Sunday after finding the jewel case missing. Investigators found a rear window jammed and reclosed so the marks were barely perceptible.
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Palm Desert
Calif
Dane Gosden
Freeman Gosden
Amos ‘N’ Andy
Van Doren Testifies He Was Given Answers and Script
Charles Van Doren testified before the House investigating subcommittee that he was provided with answers and a memorized script for the unrehearsed twenty-one quiz program and coached in mannerisms. He admitted giving false testimony to the New York grand jury a year earlier and identified Albert Freedman as the producer who persuaded and coached him to rig the show.
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Charles van Doren
van Doren
New York Grand Jury
House
Albert Freedman
Columbia University
Falling Tree Kills Girl At Baptism In Ephrata
A 60 foot elm collapsed during a mass baptism at the Blue Bat Church of the Brethren in Ephrata Pennsylvania killing 17 month old Hila Not of Hinzetown and injuring her sisters Martha Zimmerman 20 and Ruth Zimmerman 15. About 200 church members attended as the ceremony continued.
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Hila Not
Hindetown
Ephrata Hospital
Martha Zimmerman
Ruth
Blue Bat Church of the Brethren
Mediation Resumes In Steel Strike
Federal mediators step back into the steel strike talks as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on Taft Hartley related issues. The 111 day stalemate persists with Pittsburgh and New York sessions described as largely futile. Edgar Kaiser of Kaiser Steel predicts the pact may approach the negotiated economic package but offers no timeline. The main hurdle remains contract change language and cost disagreements between Kaiser Steel and the United Steelworkers Union. The Court dispute looms over a court order to halt the strike while negotiations continue.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Pittsburgh
Edgar 7. Kaiser
Kaiser Steel Corp
Kaiser
United Steelworkers Union
David J. McDonald
Railroads Seek Rule Changes to End Featherbedding Practice
CHICAGO AP The railroads push proposals to five unions representing about 210000 members seeking to end featherbedding by changing work rules. They argue current rules cost one rail system hundreds of dollars yearly per operating employee and date back around four decades. The request follows a three year moratorium expiring Saturday.
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Chicago
Assn
Wilons
Nel
Wor
Bratherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Order of Railwayonductor S and Brakemen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Equinemen
Splinter Causes Near Fatal Lockjaw For Clymer Man
Gerald M. Hayes of R. D. J. Clymer lies in critical condition at Corry Memorial Hospital after a finger splinter led to tetanus. Emergency tetanus antitoxin, flown 400 miles from Philadelphia by state police relay, was started despite his allergy to horse serum. A cow-derived supply was used, and a Philadelphia dog manufacturer helped relay the drug to Corry.
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Gerald M. Hayes
R. D
J. Clymer
Philadelphia
Hayes
Gerry and Erie
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Buller
Franklin
Troopan Ed Pasi
Paul Sita
Corry Barracks
Findley Lake
Quiet City Race Shapes Up In Corry Elections
Corry voters decide two city school board seats and two council seats with incumbents J R Dearing and Guy Abbey facing Francis Slattery. School board candidates Lyle Chase John Mohr Republicans oppose Merle Amy and Mrs John William Democrats. County judge race features Elmer Evans against John Galbo amid Democratic edge in Erie area.
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Corry
Lyle Chase
John Mohr
Merle Amy
John William
Corrylles
Elmer Evans
John Galbo
Erie
GOP
Mya
Three Girls Die In House Fire Blamed On Halloween Lantern
HOUSLUN Lexpar A doctor's three young daughters Brenda six Leana Rader three and Patrick two died when a candle lit jack o lantern ignited a blaze at their home. Investigators search the $50 000 residence of Dr. Bryan Forister for clues as to how the fire started with the lantern and candle theory centered on the window area. Investigator BA Cook said the candle likely caught the drapes in flames.
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Lexpar
Bryan Forister
Brenda
Leaga Rader
Patrick
BA Cook
Cardinal Tedeschini Dies at 86 in Vatican City
Cardinal Federica Tedeschini, 86, arch prelate of Saint Peter's Basilica, died early today in Vatican City. Initial reports cited complications from an intestinal ailment for which he had recently undergone surgery.
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Vatican City
Federica
Tedeschini
Petar
Ghat
Downpour Halves UNICEF Penny Drive in Corry
Heavy rain kept local youngsters home and reduced the UNICEF drive to about half its usual total. 249 children contributed $232.61, with organizers predicting final receipts near $300. Hard stills and remaining collections from Spring Creek and Columbus awaited totals.
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Stewart A. Long
Chamber of Commerce
le Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
Long
Aii
Spring Creek
Columbus
Harding School
Wright School
YMCA
St. Edward
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Micc
Allancois
26 Lose Lives Lone Survivor Tells Plane Crash Ordeal
In Waynesboro Virginia 26 people died when a Piedmont Airlines DC crashed into Bucks Elbow Mountain near Skyline Drive. Only union official E Phil Bradley survived a three hour wilderness ordeal, dislocated hip, minor injuries, watch showing 8 40 p m. The crash occurred en route from Washington to Roanoke Friday night and wreckage was not found until Sunday morning. Piedmont Airlines president Thomas H David said the investigation may take weeks.
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Union
Virginia
E. Phil Bradley
Clifton Forge
Bradley
Charlottesville
Bucks Elbow Mountain
Skyline Drive
Air Force
John Wels
Pittsburgh
Washington
Roanoke
Thomas H. David
Piedmont Airlines
Allies Plan Paris Meet To Solidify Stand
Washington reports Eisenhower and the leaders of Britain France and West Germany will meet in Paris on December 19 to finalize a Western position for talks with the Soviet Union. The White House said Eisenhower will return for Christmas. Leaders discuss summit timing with Khrushchev and Berlin issues amid differing French and British positions. Adenauer will not attend the summit.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Britain
France
West Germany
Paris
Soviet Union
White House
Eisenower
Nikita Khrushchev
Missile School at Redstone Arsenal Trains Wiring Experts
Col. Charles Wy Eisler commands the Guided Missile School at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville Als. The program teaches missile wiring and system assembly to cadets and officers, emphasizing practical skills for operational use.
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Huntsville
Als
Redstone Arsenal
Charles Wy Eisler
First Snow For 1959-60 Makes Debut
Snow for the 1959 60 season covers ground in Corry area with flurries and light accumulation reported across morning and afternoon. Winds gusting to 20 mph, temperatures near 30s, motorists noting snow only reaching near French Creek, with clearing later and overnight low around 30.
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Gerry
Mercury
Weithehman
Corry Ea
Police Nab Boys After Attempt To Steal Money
North Center Street resident Miss Armstrong awoke to a noise and found two intruders. A neighbor later identified one youth as Treyéar-ild West Side and another as Fred Murphy, with police placing the boys with their parents after questioning.
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Atu
Auto Strikes Kill Two Teens Near Waterford
Two teenagers died from injuries after a car struck a group walking on Route 1 near Waterford. William Bart age 16 and Joseph Swiderski age 11 died at the hospital hours after the accident. Susan Drake 14 and Susan Kulmeyer 15 were treated for injuries and released. State police continue the accident investigation as coroner plans to withhold a verdict until findings are complete. vehicle driver Robert Wade 20 was not held.
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St. Vincent Hspital
Waterford
William J. Bart
R. D
McKean
Joseph Swiderski
Susan Drake
Union City
St. Vincent
Susan
Kulmeyer
Mill Village
Lawrence Park
Mark
Robert Wade
Hely
Warren W. Wood
Jail Wife For Shooting Mate
A Washington County man was shot and wounded by his wife after a domestic quarrel at their home. State Police said the husband fired five more shots, while his wife Anne 97 was charged after allegedly shooting with a pistol at their Buffalo Township residence. He was reported in satisfactory condition at Washington Hospital.
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Washington County
Caliga
Surigedny
Paul Hr
Buffalo Township
Chayaville
Washington Hospital
Anne
Sian
Intereh
Horn
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