Eisenhower Returns to Campaign Fray in WV and PA
President Eisenhower resumes the campaign for a Republican Congress, planning stops in Charleston West Virginia and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He promotes a hard hitting, nationwide drive on Democrats described as radical and split, with TV coverage and a New York stop to rally GOP support. In West Virginia Democrats contend for two Senate seats, while in Pennsylvania the outcome favors the Democrats though Republicans worry ahead of Gettysburg voting.
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One-Car Crash Injures Two On West Columbus Avenue
A one car crash on West Columbus Avenue near Hutch Street injured two occupants Saturday afternoon. Driver Robert L. Nichols, 412 South Center Street, was with Betty Watus, 18, Grand Street, and her infant nephew, a few months old. Nichols said the baby, seated in the middle, caused the driver to lose control after hitting a curb and crossing a ditch before rolling into a field.
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Area Youth Hurt In Fall From Roof
A 9 year old boy in the area fell from a one story roof around 6 30 Saturday afternoon while repairing it. He landed on the ground and his right arm crashed through a window. He was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital and released. His sister said he tripped while reaching for a ball and tumbled off the roof, but he was caught by no one.
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Disturbance Traps 22 Miners at Bishop Mine No 34
An unidentified disturbance at Pocahontas Fuel Co Bishop mine No 34 trapped 22 miners in tagheading section at 8 20 a m. 166 other men walked out. Officials called it local, very powerful yet hardly felt at the elevator shaft a mile away. No injuries reported. A February 1957 blast killed 97 miners at Bishop works near the Virginia West Virginia border.
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Cardinals Fail Again In Try To Elect Pope
Vatican City reports the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals failed on their fifth and sixth ballots to elect a new pope to succeed Pius XII. Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaled no decision as observers note the signaling system has misled earlier. Cardinals cast twice Sunday then twice more without reaching the required two thirds plus one vote. No candidates named as the conclave continues behind closed doors.
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Sharon Man Held on Wife Murder Charge in Sharon
Police report Trojar, 80, of Sharon, held on a murder charge in the bludgeon slaying of his wife during a Friday night quarrel. Police chief William Lavin said Trojar apparently killed his wife with a metal furnace shaker handle.
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Lawrence Sees Job Picture As State’s Big Problem
Pennsylvania gubernatorial hopeful Lawrence said unemployment and underemployment total near 15 percent of the labor force, calling recession the state’s main issue. He discussed a recreation-area program, mental health pledges, and drew strong Democrat support at a Corry gathering with Everett Zurn and local figures.
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Wet Weather Dampens Northwestern Pennsylvania Open
Heavy rain reduced hunter turnout across the Coy district on Saturday as the opening day brought sparse hunting and few accidents. Birds reportedly sat low, but no incidents were reported in the region.
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Coroner Probes Death Of Westfield Man
Chautauqua County Coroner Theodore Morse and Westfield State Police investigate the death of 23 year old Frank Martin found on a Lake Erie beach near Barcelona. Autopsy pending. authorities examine drowning, cliff fall, or other causes as questions linger.
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Reds Shift Bombardment Pace On Quemoy Odd Days
AP report from Taipei notes Communist gunfire on the Quemoy islands was sporadic on the day described as an odd numbered shelling day. Nationalist headquarters cited 1,500 Red soldiers erecting fortifications opposite Quemoy and Mata in three days, with activity near Amoy harbor and on the Pelchino Peninsula.
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Air Force Interceptor F106B Flight Described as Missile With Man Aboard
AP reports Vern Haugland flies the new F106B in a public test, noting it is a missile with a man aboard. The one billion dollar program includes advanced digital computer and semi automatic armament control, with operational readiness targeted for next spring.
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Adams Slips Quietly Away
Washington news reports Sherman Adams resigned as President Eisenhower's top assistant after six years in the White House. He announced the move on September 22 in a nationwide address and said he would stay until an orderly transfer of his duties. Hagerty noted Adams left Friday following a lengthy talk with the President and returned to Lincoln, New Hampshire.
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Five Hunters Die On Opening Day
Five hunters died on opening day of the small game season in Northampton County. The office reported deaths from heart attacks attributed to outdoor exertion. Names include Chi Geake 41 Bangor and four others: Richard Frey 41 York Eugene Wojciekawaki 6 Philadelphia William F Pesta 44 Lebanon. The season runs through November 29.
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Driver Cited After Penn Avenue Two Car Crash
Police cited the driver for failing to yield half the roadway after a two vehicle collision on Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday night. Motoring victim Earl Billey of Pleasant Street swerved to avoid the crash but was struck on the left front. Authorities said Macton admitted responsibility for one misstep. damages totaled about 75 dollars for the driver, with Billey’s damage value not yet determined.
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Two Perish In Flat Fire At George Washington University
A university fraternity house fire in Washington killed four youths and injured one. George Washington University students Roger Ussery of Rockingham North Carolina and Boyd Ormsby of Utica New York died trapped in a bed room. James Wingo of Washington was burned while firefighters suspect a cigarette started the blaze.
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Woman 80 Dies After Being Struck Near Home
Mrs. Anna Craig of Hil District, age 80, died in Mercy Hospital shortly after being struck by a auto near her home. Authorities investigate the accident.
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GE Executive Killed by Ex-Employee in Public Murder
Dr. Dimest Alden Terry Jr a 38 year old GE Appliance Park medical director was shot three times while walking to Presbyterian Church. Henry R Anderson 43 of Lou fayie was charged with murder after witnesses identified him at the scene. Anderson formerly worked at the plant and had been discharged after a sick leave. he had previously dropped leaflets over the plant area signed Hank O Kaintuck.
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Dems challenge Nixon claim of GOP upsurge
Democratic figure Eugene McCarthy challenged President Nixon on his claim of a dramatic upsurge in Republican strength nationwide. He argued no shift in voter opinion has been seen in the last 10 days after Nixon cited polls predicting a Democratic victory. McCarthy noted he has campaigned four months with no sign of a Democratic tide, and questioned Nixon's Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska data from a weekend campaign swing.
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Hope Dies For Trapped Miners
SPRINGHILL N C AP workers dug deeper into Cumberland No 2 coal mine seeking more bodies of men buried about 13 000 feet from the entrance to Canadas Agepost coal mine. No hope was held that any were still living. Sixteen bodies have been brought off the mine where a rock upheaval blocked tunnels and released poisonous gas.
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