Convicts End Four Day Rebellion at Menard Prison
Convicts surrendered after an ultimatum from state safety director Michael Seytrit and heavy trooper deployment. Seven hostages released. Loven Stewart Bh and William Blythe weakened by starvation but unharmed. Gov. Stevenson reportedly present as terms were negotiated.
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Associaton Press
Chester
Menard State Prison
Adlu Stevenson
Michael Seytrit
Sevtrit
Shone Boon
Alley
Baol
Stevenson
East Trush
Warnines
Cptain
Newamen
Loven Stewart
William Blythe
Altona
Stewart
Blythe
Hart
Gordon Grocery Store Sold to Lovelands in Columbus
Clare L Gordon retires from the grocer business after selling his store in Columbus to Mr and Mrs Herbert Loveland former Corry residents who will take possession next Monday and continue the same general operation with building stock and fixtures included.
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Clare L. Gordon
Columbus
Herbert Loveland
Corry
Gorton
Setire
Gordon
Diajoneylth
Delays Seen in Warrants Served on Clubs
Legal and police officials discuss delays in serving warrants on clubs as district attorneys and state police shift responsibility. Prosecution plans reference penalties for illegal gambling and disorderly conduct, with potential fines up to 500 dollars and a year imprisonment.
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Altorney
Damian J
Laughhin
Stiwe
Lawtice Park
Neny Yal
Atorney
Attorney General's Office
Storney
Jal
State solons ending drives in Harrisburg races
State lawmakers races wind down as Democrats push a tax platform while Republicans back a pared down tax plan. Voter attention remains on the presidential contest and statewide offices. Interest centers on party leadership choices in the House and potential Senate shifts.
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Associated Preay
Harrisburg
Sente
House of Representatives
U. S. Senate
Senate
House
John 8. Fine
Los
Pensylvania
State Senate
Herbert 'P_Sorg
R-Bik
Robert F. Kent
Crawford
Ed Wir Tomplins
Bitter Fight Rages For Crest Of Triangle Hill
A Chinese assault against Triangle Hill in Korea prompts heavy Allied resistance. An AP report from the front cites relentless rain and shelling as Allied troops fight to hold ground, with units withdrawing under Chinese pressure and air support unable to prevent the crest from shifting hands.
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Triangle Hill
Seoul
Huy
Tri
A. P
John Ran- Wolpe
Randolph
AMC
Butte
Elahth Army
Triangle
Tricks Or Treaters Visit Corry Homes
Halloween frolic of tricks or cats ends with many bulging bags of apples candies and cookies as Corry residents raise funds for a community drive. The campaign totals at noon reach 28 302 with several hundred dollars more expected after an overnight home to home canvass netted 200 yesterday.
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Barry
Anaia
Corry
Man Russells Brown
Concord
Wayne
Spring Creek
Columbus
Elgin
Police investigate door prize scam by Erie salesman
Chief Harley Draxe said he will contact Rev Francis Schlindwein of St Boniface Church on the Erie Wattsboro road to verify how a salesman obtained door prize cards. A minister denied connection to a high pressure sales scheme pushing $64.95 silverware at bingo attendees with a $44.95 balance paid in installments.
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Erie Church
Harley Draxe
Francis J. Schlindwein
St. Bonince
Erie-Wattsboro
Imag
Eva Group
Wortt Sleet
Perry Miles
Sash Pleasant Street
ICC Calls Site of Fatality A Hazard At crossing in Pennsylvania.
Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission described the German street grade crossing at Collinsburg as a definite hazard after a Charter bus carrying 48 students and a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie freight train collided, killing four students and injuring the driver and nine passengers. Obstructions and trees near the crossing limited motorist visibility and two other non fatal incidents at the crossing have been reported since 1954.
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Jea Rik
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
al Collinsburg
TCO
Pennsylvania Public Service Commisssion
Rostraver
Extension of Hunting Season Said Unlikely
Harrisburg report says there is little chance to extend the hunting season beyond the scheduled November 29 end due to drought conditions. Thomas D. Frye, executive director of the State Game Commission, notes the emergency proclamation delaying the season prevents any extension.
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Harrisburg
Ancel
Thomas D. Frye
State Game Commission
Forest fire edict halts state hunting fishing and more
Gov John Fine issued a proclamation delaying the small game opening and banning hunting and fishing across the state. The order bans duck hunting and even training dogs in woods while suspending tobacco use near wooded areas. Simpson and Corry hunters sought clarifications as the rule remains in force until conditions improve.
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Elmer Simpson
Union City
John 5
Fine
Iso
Simpson
Corry
State Grange urges economy to curb rising taxation
Allentown report notes the 80th convention of the State Grange calls Congress to cut government spending and citizens to demand careful use of services. Delegates seek highway cost equalization by vehicle type and protection of highways from overloads. Also relates to Edward Hough awaiting execution stay in a 1948 Philadelphia policeman slaying case.
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Associa Etes
Allentown
Grange
Hus
Congress
Harrisburg
Edward Hough
Philadelphia
John 5
Fite
Hough
Cecil Ingling
Area Grange officers elected across Cambridge Springs to Kane
Area persons elected to serve the Grange included Merle A Porter of Cambridge Springs as overseer and E Leo Johnson of Youngsville as assistant steward. Also listed were Mrs Ethel Nichols of Springboro as Pomona and Mrs Raymond Peterson of Kane as Flora.
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Grange
Merle A. Porter
Cambridge Springs
E Leo Johnson
Youngsville
Ethel
Nichols
Springboro
Pomona
Raymond
Peterson
Kane
Flora
Government Tungsten Deal Probe Expands Under Larsen Inquiry
Washington reports that DMA Chief Larsen leads an investigation into a tungsten contract that was canceled after a 26 percent fee to three men. Westbrook, linked to the Democratic committee, was fired amid the probe, which may go to the Justice Department if wrongdoing is found.
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Larsen
Tria
Dems
Associated Press
Washington
Liderwiy
Immion Hollins
OL Tungsten
Sloin Cout
Jess Larsen
Shiloh
Lawrence Westbronk
Aln Ay
Democrate National Committee
Afficink
Stephen A. Mirehel
New York Herald ‘Tribune
Ung Ston
Imea
Justice Department
Westbrook
Army Min
Democratic
Maites
Assor
Congress Line
Danials
Texas
Birker Westbrook
Mvul
Bric
Tom B. Wilson
Aiientor
Defense Materials
London
Wilson
Gen
Eisenhower
Dwitch D. Eisenhower
Sid Anna
New York City
Killed In Steel Girder Collapse In Philadelphia Office Building
A steel girder crashed through the roof of a seven story building in Philadelphia yesterday, killing John H. Flohr Jr at his desk. The girder, part of an elevator project at a nearby hotel, slipped from its moorings while being raised, sending workers into panic.
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Philadelphta
John H. Flahr Jr
Philadelphia
Hahnemann Hospital
Flohr
Sid
Two Duck Hunters Die In West Bragley Shooting Tragedy
Two hunters are found dead after an incident near the West Bragley area of the Sisqiehinnue region. Authorities report no witnesses to the tragedy while local search teams investigate the scene and preserve the bodies for examination.
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Toga
Sisqiehinnue
Muncy
Clare Fe Marti
Lycom
Wwe Wen
Great Campaign Debate On Korea Is Mushrooming
Washington great war debate over sending South Korean forces to Korea to replace American troops grew into a major dispute. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway’s view to double the force was opposed by Gen. James A. Van Fleet. The Defense Department says a long range plan exists for Korea's defense until leaders progress.
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White House
van Fleet
Ridgway
Associated Press
Washington
Bsouth
Jhere
Korea
Tokyo
Paria
James A. Way
Aerret Pehl
Vani Fleet
Matthew B. Rideway
United Nations
North
Three Die In Fiery Truck Smashup Near North East
Two tractor trailer crashes on Route 5 near North East killed three men, two unidentified, one tentatively named Edward Vesper of Mansfeld. A possible female victim was indicated by Air Force uniform fragments found in one cab. Coroner Warren Woot described the scene as intensely crushed and charred.
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North East
P.m
Mond
Edward Vesper
Mansfeld
Wacker Tor
Wenham ‘Trucking Co
Cleveland
Speater ‘Trucking Co
Warren W. Woot
At Fores
Air Force
Tna
Eisenhower Heads for Chicago After NYC Campaign
General Dwight Eisenhower departs New York after three intense campaign days. He rallies in Madison Square Garden drawing thousands, while Democrats attack him personally. Eisenhower plans a strenuous cross country flight toward Chicago as he presses the campaign.
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Madison Square Garden
Chicago
New York City
Associated Press
Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower
New Yok
Eigenhower
Miciison
Baquare Grediens
Eisenhewer
Elaine Hine
Republican Party
Riostan
Iim
Weneru
Pedwereriimyts
Bayard Mille
Adlai Stevenso
New York
Lfe
Serals
Risenhower
Power outage Sunday for main switch repairs in Corry area
Electrical service will be off from 3 to 5 am Sunday to repair the main switch at Corry substation near East Washington and Marion streets. Affected communities include Corry Swroundine Elgin Calum aus Bear Lake Lottsville Wrights fire Spartensburg Spring Creek and Sugar Grove. The outage aims to prevent failure and restoration is hoped by the morning rush hour.
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Me Corry
East Washington
Marion Streets
Electra
Corry
Swroundine
Earl T. Cherry
Cherry
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Game Commission
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Fryé
Killer
DMA
GOP
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