Find Of Century Masterpieces From Immigrant’s Bed in California
A Chicago art appraiser says ten paintings from an immigrant home are masterpieces worth over a million dollars each, including a Michelangelo piece. Some authorities doubt the claim and want to inspect the works. The disclosure sparked disputes among owners, agents, and experts, with Vatican and Italian sources cited.
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Weverly Hills
Calif
Chicago
Alexander Zlatof-Mirsky
Michelangelo de Caragaesio
Jerry Gloster
Wviters
Alfonso Fullo
D. A. Television 1
Maria Ny Halahurda
Pasadena
Wat Charter di Renan
Halahurda
Chester
Zlatoff-Miysky
Amattore Porcela
Valliena
Porersky
Pasadend
Pollo
Constable Kills Man In Dispute Near Gettysburg
John Divel, 27, of East Berlin, is shot to death after a dispute with constable Arthur Griswell, 59, 20 miles north of Gettysburg. Griswell fired in self defense after Divel attacked with a 22 revolver and beat him. an inquest will be held. Griswell is jailed in Adams County.
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Gettysburg
John’ Divel
East Berlin
Adams
Cowity
Lafigore
Bermudian
Here
Crist
Arthur Griswell
Divel
Gettyshire
Guiswell
Griswell
Adams County
Social Security Coverage Expand to City Officials
Social Security officials told Council members they must cover all elected and appointed part time city employees under the program. The move could require about 900 additional dollars in next year’s budget to account for the city’s share. Alfred Pettinato, representing SS, said councilmen the solicitor and the fire chiefs are treated as full time for SS purposes, though they aren’t at work full time. Coverage back to 1957 may apply, with deductions from paychecks forthwith. Some officials may be eligible for refunds if overpayments occurred.
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Social Security Administration
City
Gouveil
Alfred J. Pettinato
Tur
Pellinito
New Labeling Plan Aims to Ease Berry Scare
Washington AP A labeling plan today reassured shoppers that cranberries sold for Thanksgiving can be safe. Secretary Flemming urged looking for two labels approved by HEW FDA or government certification, signed by distributors with testing done under government procedures.
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Washington
Arthur 5
Hemming
Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
U.S
Flemming
Pacific Northwest
Helen Of Troy Never Launched A Boat Like This
A purse fell from a pedestrian on Thirteenth Street Bridge into French Creek. The owner, unidentified, dropped cash, keys, a billfold and papers as two men jumped from a car to recover the floating valuables but could not reach the shore.
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Helen of Troy
Allegheny
French Creek
Hopes Dim For Steel Strike Settlement
In Pittsburgh AP report, United Steelworkers reject a new steel industry proposal. Negotiators say the offer would have raised wages by about 30 cents hourly over three years, while industry claims it totals 24 cents with stricter work rules. Union leaders call the plan a repeat of earlier proposals.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
Conrad Cooper
USW
David J. McDonald
McDonald
Cooper
Niles
Minor Crashes Still Plague Carry Drivers
Two wrecks on slick city streets produced minor damage and tense moments. At King and East South streets Marvin Carlson failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with Henry Bur Ingame. On Spring street hill W Raymond Blynt slid into a ditch and Satterlee’s passing car collided with Blynt’s as both attempted slips. Blynt’s damage was $25 and Satterlee’s $45.
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Vorry
King
East South Streets
Marvin Carlson
East Plesant Street
Kingstreet
East South Street
Henry Bur~ Ingame
Columbus
Spring Street Hill
W. Raymond Blynt
Snyder Cirele
Blynt
Sherman Street
Spring Street
Streets Department
Philip R. Satterlee
Johnson Street
Satterlee
Explosions Hit Yokohama Chemical Plant in China Sea Blast
A massive fire at a Yokohama chemical plant sparked a sequence of explosions in a densely populated suburban area. More than 140 buildings were damaged or destroyed and 378 people were injured with at least one death reported. Police warned residents within a mile and a quarter to seek safety as fires threatened TNT and dynamite warehouses. By nightfall the flames were under control and crews treated the wounded.
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Yokohama
Japan
Yokohama Suburh
Gan
Legislature OKs Driver License Fee Increase to 24 Year
Lawmakers approve a plan to raise annual driver license fees to 24 dollars, with licenses issued for 1960 and 1961. Revenue Department could issue biennial licenses at four dollars. expiration dates may be staggered by birth dates or alphabetically. Joint House-Senate committee negotiates details.
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Qoy
Lawrence
Senate
Revenue Department
Revenue
Ins
House-Senate Conference Committee
UN Assembly Backs Plan to Refer Disarmament Proposals
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved a Soviet American proposal to refer all disarmament proposals to a new ten nation committee. The plan aims to expedite agreement on general and complete disarmament under international control. The vote followed heavy debate over a vetoed Africa-France resolution on Sahara nuclear tests.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
U.S
Astat-Africaa
France
Sahara
Assembly
U.N
Long Heads Industrial Developers President of Erie County Council
Stewart A. Long, manager of the Corry Chamber of Commerce and veteran civic worker, was elected president of the Erie County Industrial Development Council at a meeting in Erie. He has chaired the Corry Area Joint School Board and Corry School Board, serves as secretary of the Airport Authority, and has held multiple local posts, including zoning board and recreation committee treasurer, marking a long record in regional development.
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Stewart A. Long
Corry Chamber’ of Commerce
Erie County Industrial Development Council
Erie
Long
Corry Area
Corry
Chamber of Commerce
Corry, Area
Eisenhower Rejects Top Democrat on Foreign Tour
President Eisenhower turned down a proposal to bring a leading Democrat on his upcoming foreign trip. He preferred predeparture talks with Congressional leaders from both parties. In Augusta, Ga, he replied to Sen. Thomas J. Dodd who had suggested inviting experienced Democrats such as Harry S. Truman.
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Washington
Eizenhower
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conni
Eisenhower
Augusta
Dodd
Harry
Truman
West Pleasant Street Parking Ban Slated
City council plans major parking ordinance changes for West Pleasant Street from South Center to First Avenue. No westside parking on Sprint Street between South Pleasant and West. east side remains allowed. Sunday morning enforcement will be relaxed due to heavy traffic. Solicitor to confirm legality of $1,600 allocation to City Centenn y Commission and whether Rose Brew property agreement on West Church Street remains in effect amid changed property lines. Mayor Kinley hints at reviving Parking Authority with new city planning developments.
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West Pleasant Street
Roger Brown
City Centenn
Sulin Jon
Rose Brew
West Church Street
Brown
Kinley Smender
Sin
City to light 20 playgrounds to curb juvenile crime
Mayor Robert F Wagner announced nighttime lighting for 20 New York playgrounds in areas with high trouble. The project aims to deter juveniles and cost about 80 dollars in total.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Drake Urges Parents Curb Street Sledding Safety
Chief Drake warns against street sledding after patrols found youths sliding on West Pleasant Street. He urges parents to stop street activity or provide supervised sites such as the planned area near Corry Area High School, aiming to prevent a fatal accident.
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Pulire
Corry
Ehietry Drake
West Corry Atea High School
Drake
Grand jury report on Veged television quiz shows kept secret
A grand jury report on the probe of Veged television quiz shows will not be made public. Judge Mitchell D. Schweitzer ruled that when private citizens are involved, the grand jury functions to determine wrongdoing and presents findings without issuing a criminal charge. The panel heard 150 witnesses and prepared a 12,000 word presentment last June, noting the distinction between presentments and indictments.
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General
Mitchell D. Sehweitzer
Grand Jury
Driving Drunk Costs Man 175 in Erie County
Merrill A Bowen 44 pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in Erie County court after last Friday's arrest by Corry State Police. He paid 175 in fines and costs and was arraigned before Alderman Porter Auer then released on a 1000 property bond for appearance before Judge Samuel Rossiter.
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Union Cay
Corry
Erie County
Merrill A Bowen
Porter Auer
Samuel Rossiter
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