Army May Fire First Satellite By January
Army officials outlined plans for an instrumental satellite launch by January with Major General John Medaris asserting a high probability of success. He described a revamped 61 with 95 rocket systems and noted Navy’s March target for its Vanguard follow-up while stressing joint instrument packages for both services.
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Army
Washington
John B. Medusis
Army Ballistic Missile Axeticy
Medaria
Eisenhower
Navy
Medaris
Vanguard
Husain
de- Yénic Mefflrey
Lila
Redatone
Sein
Pionteville
Ala
Mobsters' Convention Break Up Near Apalachin NY
State Police and Treasury agents broke up a meeting described as a mobster convention led by Vito Genovese. Sixty five men from multiple states and territories were detained briefly near Apalachin before being released after identification. Authorities said no guns were found and the gathering appeared for unlawful purposes.
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Apalachin
N.Y
U. S. ‘Treasury
Vito Genovese
At& Hilltop
New York
Edgar Crigwell
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Croswell
New Jersey
Ohio
California
Texas
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Treswell
Garcia May Seek Loan As Philippines Faces Reserves
Manila reports indicate newly elected President Carlos P. Garcia aims to shore up Philippines' sagging reserves with possible loans. Garcia, swept to power in elections that returned him to the presidency, plans a trip to Washington this winter to discuss options with U S officials.
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Manila
Angie
Philippines
Carlos P. Garcia
Garcia
Magiomalicia
Joan
Toy Post
Washington
Probe Plane Disaster Near Honolulu Navy Recovers 17 Bodies
navy ships search 100 miles northeast of Honolulu recover 17 bodies and debris from Stratocruiser Romance of the Skies after a violent end. 36 passengers and 8 crew aboard. all corpses in life jackets with external injuries and fractures. Navy cites extensive injuries as cause. officers consider multiple probable factors behind no distress signal.
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Honolulu
Pavitt
Bihloe
Yeswitay
Philippine Sea
Squire
Alotilla
Alior
Jesmont
Navy
Donald
Pinchiarmid
San Franchinn
Phat
Epperson
Ren
Y Membership Drive Opens as Corry YMCA Launches Charter Plans
Corry residents near opening day can secure charter memberships valid to Jan 1 1959 with rates: 36 for under 12 14 for ages 12 14 87 for 16 21 18 21 10 for adults 15 for couples 25 for families and 30 for college students. Payments may be made in full or with one third down and the balance in 60 days. Parents must sign for children under 18.
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Corry
YMCA
Ymca Board of Directors
Paul Carmid Gel Re elected President of Local 601 IUE
Paul Carmid Gel has been re elected president of Local 601 of the International Union of Electrical Workers. The unit represents about 10 000 employees at Westinghouse Electric Corp s Most Pittsburgh Works.
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Tinton Head
Pittsburgh
Paul Carmidgel
International Union of Electrical Workers
Westinghouse Electiig Corp
Urge Equalizing Of Migrant Labor Laws In Penn a
An interdepartmental committee in Pennsylvania urged pass age of migrant labor laws to equalize basic conditions for all migrant workers. The proposals require employers to guarantee minimum wages, transportation, workers compensation, health standards, free land, adequate housing, and food, with emphasis on Mexican and Puerto Rican workers and by extension all migrant labor.
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Aareeeeneree
Om — Geet
BOVOR
Fon
Irged
Euch
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Willan L. Batt
Labor and Indusstry Ane Ehshtraam
Pennsylvania
Tosis
Marga Im -Wistern
Seneca Lawyer Champions Dam Plan Amid Forks Over River
Seneca Indlang counsel Ed ward TM. O'Neill urged flood control along the Allegheny River with a diversionary dam near ines. Opponents warned the project could flood reservation lands and harm wildlife. Congress already earmarked funds to begin construction, while independent engineers study Kin mun Dam versus the channel plan.
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Edward ™. O'Neill
Indlang
Wester
Pennnsylvania
Erle
Allegheny River
Benn¢a Trullans
Ines
Allegheny
Oneill
Kinga
Congress
FRB Cuts Discount Rate To Ease Tight Money Conditions
The Federal Reserve Board reduced the discount rate from 3 to 3 percent, aiming to ease monetary tightness and boost lending by banks to businesses and the public. Officials say inflation remains a concern but do not expect an immediate recession, with cuts set at major regional banks and anticipated across others as seasonal credit demand rises.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Wweday
Federal Reserve
Atlanta
New Yorksmond
J. Louis
Joana
Senators Blast Mafia Ring In Garbage Probe
United States senators denounced racketeers in the garbage hauling and Teamsters realm amid a federal probe. Witnesses suggested Mafia involvement and calls grew for a formal inquiry as committee leaders pledged further hearings to uncover extent and ties.
Poland Egypt May Join UN Disarma Group
United Nations disarmament talks face Western and Soviet bloc clashes as Canada and Japan push to expand the commission to 21 members. Argentina Australia Belgium Brazil Burma Czechoslovakia India Italy Prussia Yugoslavia named for inclusion. Soviet bloc opposes adding two NATO nations and Italy. The Assembly’s Western resolution seeks renewed negotiations while Russia rejects the plan.
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Um — Ridsain
General ‘Assembly
Watts
Ansembly
Tata
Rinisin
Slaemation Commission
Russia
Canada
Japan
Commission
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Burma
Czechoslovakia
India
Italy
Prussia
Yugoslavia
Arkady “Sobolev
NATO
Truck Demolished in Route 6 Crash Injures Driver
Fred J. Roehn 21 of Erie listed in satisfactory condition at Memorial Hospital after a 1956 truck crash on Route 1 near Fairtatch curve. Police say Roehn tried to throw something from the cab, wind blew it back, causing loss of control and collision with guard rails and an abutment. He suffered lacerations and facial injuries. fracture check pending.
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Memorial Hospital
Fred J. Roehn
Erie
Roehn
Fairtatchery
Corry
Hoehn
Hewan
Mays Family Faces Hurdle In Frisco Home Bid
The Mays family led by Willie Mays seeks a white residence in Frisco amid resistance from neighbors and officials. The couple, backed by broker Peter Mibeyaty and owner Walter A. Gwendiloft, face pressure and threats of defeat in their second bid after objections from some residents and a tense standoff with the broker.
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Walter A. Gwendiloft
Chad
Willie
Peter Mibeyaty
Curie
Gneidhlolf
Maya
B and O Plans to Drop Passenger Trains Northeast of Baltimore
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeks to discontinue 14 passenger trains northeast of Baltimore amid heavy losses and rising costs. The move reflects a rail industry trend toward cost cutting as auto and air travel intensify competition.
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Baltiawinson
Baltmorer and
Dhlo
Auto
Fireplane
Baltimore-New Yorke Inne
B&o
Baltimore
Tool
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central Act
Pennsylvania
Erie
Tackawarma
Delaware and Hudson
Howard Simpson
Edinboro Man Killed In Route SN Crash
Edinboro resident Thomas Brogdon, 21, died after a collision with a bridge abutment on Route SN. He was thrown from the car and died five hours later at St. Vincent's Hospital of internal injuries. Brogdon was an apprentice at the rural electric company and was returning home to Albion when the crash occurred.
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SRIE
Thomas
Brogdon
Edinboro
St. Vincent's Hospital
Uural Electric Co
Man Slays Wife and Sets Fire in Bedford
In Bedford Pennsylvania a 30-year-old carpenter's helper stabbed his wife to death during a domestic argument then slashed himself and started a fire that burned their one story frame home. The husband was found unconscious as a murder charge was prepared. The scene was witnessed by Earl Mollett who notified police. State Police guarded the suspect at hospital.
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Bedford
Caxrpenter
William Showalter
Clearyille
Bedford County
Hilda
Earl ‘Mollett
Hay
Insonville
Showaller
Mellote
Hey
Wimogl
Mra. Showaller
Hey Husband
E.W. Varghorn
Showalter
Bakers Union Near Ouster From AFL-CIO
The Bakery Workers Union faced possible suspension from AFL-CIO as its president G. Crogs refused to step aside. The federation ordered a clean house and a new election slate, but the board did not reinstate Curtis R. Sims, complicating the union’s bid to avoid expulsion. The situation echoes actions taken against the Teamsters and Textile Workers amid corruption probes.
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Washington
Workers Union
G. Crogs
APL O10
Fedeyration
Upton’s
AFL- Cto Executive Council
Curtis R. Sims
Cross
Afl-Cio
Labor Federation
Apl-Cto
Teamsters Union
United Textile Workers
Senate
Teamsters
Afl-Cto
Arrest of 15 year old in Tot murder case in Reno
Reno police arrest a 15 year old runaway at a filling station. He admits involvement in the killing of Laura Wetzel at Rolling Hills Estates near Los Angeles. The youth, identified as Larry Miller, says he entered the Stafford Thurman home and killed the girl while burglarizing the house, using a gun.
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Reno
Los Angeles
Dohi Lawrence
Larry
Miller
Daryl
Read
Laura Wetzel
Alr
Fotow
Charles W. Witne
Rolling Hills Estates
Tre -Angeles
Stafford Thurman
Wetzel
Alliance College Threatens Student Newspaper Crisis
Alliance College faces a press conflict after the board of trustees targets the Hilltopper editor and business manager. The college president warns of consequences if the student paper continues critical coverage. The board identified the business manager and editor amid disputes over editorial content and donor support. Daniel B. Craig, a faculty advisor, has been reappointed as dorm proctor following disciplinary actions.
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Camehials Benur
Pernista
Coleman
Pred Sielwnbach
Morenson
Fat
Wiodkowski
Brelsenbach
PNA
Craig
Wet Weather Persists Across Much of Northern U S
Wet weather continued over northern sections of the country with rains ending temporarily east of the Mississippi. The Great Lakes storm produced heavy rainfall and gusty winds in the Northeast. Winds exceeded 40 mph near the storm center in Lower Michigan, 49 mph in Toledo, and 60 mph in Akron. Rain fell across the north into New England during the night and early morning but rain diminishing during the day.
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Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Midwest
Michigan
Toledo
Ohio
Akron
Lyensing
Battle Creek
Midh
New England
Eisenhower to name Dilton foreign aid chief
The New York Times reports the Eisenhower administration plans to appoint Poughs Ditton deputy under secretary of state for economic and furs to oversee all foreign aid programs. An executive order is expected to grant Dilton supervisory authority over multiple agencies.
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New York
New York Times
Eisenhower
Poughs Ditton
Spy Rudolf Abel Sentenced to Thirty Years in Prison
The text reports Rudolf Abel receiving a 30 year sentence amid a courtroom scene. It notes prior reluctance for harsher punishment and references prosecutors and officials presenting the case during the trial display.
Weather Chaos Strikes City After Severe Storm
A late night thunderstorm produced heavy rain and lightning across the city. Winds toppled minor structures, with 40 such incidents reported as residents faced localized flooding and caused damage to a Mill Creek cement block platel. No fatalities were recorded.
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Ani
Wright
Mora
Darcy
Dngreee
Will Aliuit
Wes
Mill Creek
Ten Year Old Charged in Father's Killing Case
Greensburg in the Duquesne district DA says a 10 year old boy will be charged with murder after allegedly shooting his father with a 22 caliber rifle. Police say the motive involved a reprimand after a family quarrel following a parent meeting at Leys Green Elementary School. The shooting occurred as the family was returning home.
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Greensburg
Alexander Stuileo Mars
Mnet
Deiet Green
Harry
D. Geyer
Eltrey
Pittsburgh Fallways
James F_ Ma
Jroney
Kellie
Leys Green
Geyer
Crever
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Ape-Cio Executive Council
Alliance College
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Fusdantor
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