Raid on Army Space Team Sparks Civilian Draft Clash
The article discusses the civilian space administration drafting missile scientists and facilities, risking to strip the Army of its top experts. It notes President Eisenhower's potential appeal to preserve the team and cites Glennan’s push to expand the agency before congressional approval. It examines implications for military capability and civilian work.
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ARMY
Civilian Space Administration
Eisenhower
Congress
T. Keith Glennan
Space Agency
Huntsville
Ala
Soviet Union
14 More Days of Truce in Quemoy Crisis
A reader notes the two week prolongation of the Communist cease-fire around Quemoy shifts the crisis near the US elections. The observer suspects a tactic to influence Warsaw talks or spark a fresh shelling scare. The piece accuses the Communists of deceitful wartime double talk.
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Quemoy
Warsaw
Allentown Man Cleared in Cambria County Traffic Death
Harold B. Matgorr, 21, of Allentown, was exonerated Saturday by a Cambria County coroner jury in the traffic death of 5 year old Rid McGreehan of Bidman. The fatal crash occurred near the boy’s home, with authorities detailing the investigation findings.
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Johnstown
Harold
B. Matgorr
Allentown
Cambria County
Roburd Ge McGreehan
Bidman
Thi
Six Unhurt As Plane Crashes In Westfield
A Willowick family of six escaped uninjured when their single engine plane overshot Ripley airport in Westfield and crashed into a vineyard. Owner Daniel Rahal 37, his wife Dorothy 30 and four sons Randy 10 Norman 7 Danny 5 and Jordan 3 were unharmed. The aircraft suffered about 83000 in damage and the vineyard about 500.
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Westfield
Willowick
Ohio
Ripley
Daniel Rahal
Rahal
Dorothy
Randy
Norman
Danny
Jordan
Shotgun death of widow in New Stanton
Police hold Emery F. Clampini for questioning in the fatal shooting of 42-year-old widow Eileen Catherine Bryant in her basement. Coroner Stephen Yoney says a 12 gauge shotgun was fired through a basement window, striking Bryant in the face and neck. investigation ongoing.
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New Stanton, Pa
Emery F. Clampini
Youngwoog
New Stanton
Stephen Yoney
Westmoreland County
Eileen Catherine Bryant
Yoney
Strick
Red Nichols life retold on screen and stage
Hollywood highlights recount Red Nichols career from Dixieland fame to Hollywood setbacks. He faced piracy of sidemen, a crash after appendicitis, and years away from music before returning to jazz. Now 50s, he remains noted for his horn and film recordings. Auto kills 3 year old Isaac Lewis in Pittsburgh Hill District.
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Hollywood
Red Nichols
Paramount Studios
Ralph Edward
Danny Kaye
Red
New York
Benny Goodman
Glenn Miller
Gene Krupa
Jack
Charlie Teagarden
Jimmy Dorsey
San Leandro
Calif
AUTO
Pittsburgh
Isaac Lewis
Hill District
Yesterday's Memories JJ of Corry 20 Years Ago
A collage of local notes from October 20, 1938. Europe strains for safeguards after Munich as tensions threaten borders. Corry events include a band drill meeting at West Main and a Veterans League gathering at VEW home. Erie conference opens with schools closed for teachers. Two transient thieves nabbed after oil theft. Stanford Hose Company readies Erie County firesmen gathering at Post Ward HQ.
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London
Europe
Lithuania
Bulgaria
Black Sea
Munich
Czechoslovakia
Corry
Johnson Blade
West Main Street
Veterans of
Veterans’ League of
Erie County
VEW
Ralph
Dewey
Charles R. Barber
Erie
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Stanford Hose Company
Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Post Ward
Erie Family Of 7 Escapes Train Collision Near Erie
An Erie family of seven narrowly escaped injury when their 1956 sedan was clipped by a New York Central train at a crossing. Manuel King 74 admitted with chest pains. Mary Sue Starocci 11 treated and released. Elaine Starocci and four other children sustained non serious bumps. Mrs Simmons reported she did not see the approaching rain and was on the tracks when the engine bore down, knocking the car off the tracks and severely damaging it. police could not provide full details as they were not summoned.
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Erie
Uby
New York
St. Vincent's Hospital
Manuel King
Mary Sue Starocci
Elaine Starocci
King
Gayle
Louis
Martin
Starocei
Mary Simmons
Foreign makers push into U.S. business gadget show
New York AP reports at the National Business Show foreign firms account for 10 percent of 70 displays covering 14 percent of five acres. Exhibits range from dictating machines and calculators to duplicating gear as American firms chase efficiency amid rising paperwork and staff costs. Alaska touts fastest growing population, tripling since 1940.
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New York
Ater
Forelgn
Natonal
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Columbus Avenue
Howard Jordan
Frank Betts
Insurance Farms
Justice of the Peace
Wenn
Stockton
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Columbua
Columbus Grace
Thone
Harley Drake
Merle Besson
West
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Erie Family of
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Wisconsin
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