Increase in Atomic Weapons Revealed
AEC chairman Lewis L. Strauss says the United States possesses many more atomic weapons than a year ago and that the production rate is rising. He refused to confirm new weapon types or Soviet blasts, noting spring tests in the mid Pacific were "very fruitful." He also discussed a two week deadline to sign a controversial Dixon-Yates power contract for the Tennessee Valley Authority area and noted normal staffing at AEC labs amid Oppenheimer access debates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Strauss
U.S
AEC
mid-Pacific
Dixon-Gates Group
Tennnessee Valley Authority
Eisenhower
Contaact
Dixon-Yates
Stephen A. Mitchell
ATC
J. Robert Oppenhobmer
New Hurricane Warning Up Along East Coast
Hurricane Edna, the season’s fifth tropical storm with 115 mph winds, moves north at 9 to 10 mph toward North Carolina. Warnings extend from Myrtle Beach to Block Island with gale force winds expected along Carolina and Virginia coasts this afternoon and tonight. Small craft urged to stay in port.
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Jacksonville
Fila
South Carolina
New England
Edna
North Carolina
Weather Bureau of Miami
Ape Hatteras
N. C
Florida
Myrtle Beach
D. C
Virginia Capes
Block Island
Connecticut
Portland
Maine
Carolina
Virginia
Adenauer in hot election battle in Schleswig-Holstein
Bonn reports Chancellor Konrad Adenauer dives into a heated Schleswig-Holstein state election campaign as CDU faces possible lag behind the Socialists. Observers warn the vote could shape West Germany’s Western alignment, while the Kremlin cites remilitarization and NATO as risks to peaceful unity.
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Associated Press
Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
CDU
Adenauer
West Germany
Kiel
Schleswig-Holstein
NATO
Ex Grid star indicted on six counts in Montgomery County
George T. Glisson, 34, former college and pro football player, faces six counts of burglary larceny and receiving stolen goods in a case tied to 585 listed robberies. He remains in Montgomery County jail refusing food amid hunger strike and fresh sanity review while authorities report limited water intake. Another item notes a freight train collision in fog near Paulo with 10 dead and 100 injured.
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Ftcoo
Norristown
Montgomery County
Tril
Sanity Commission
Peter J. Reilly
Gusnoni
Campaign Head Named for 1954 Chest Appeal
James Carrig, president of the Corry Community Chest, announced Attorney William Peiffer as campaign chairman for the appeal starting mid October. The budget committee set a goal of 32000, a five percent rise from last year’s 34153 tally which surpassed expectations. A Chest directors meeting will finalize plans to unify major fund drives into one effort.
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Corry
Fred Hannan
M. J. Spaulding
Donald Dickinson
James Carrig
Corry Community Chest
William Peiffer
Appes
Fae
Areaman Sued for Back Taxes and Foreclosure
Alden Phelps, Waterford farmer and Democratic Party chairman in Erie County, faced back income tax claims totaling $25,972 plus a related foreclosure action by First National Bank of Waterford. The IRS claims include income from Sunset Drive-In theater and the Black Forest night club in Florida, with total sought around $28,264. The sheriff paused the sale at mortgage for one week on request of bank attorney.
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Alden Phelps
Waterford
Democratic Party
Erie County
John Coates
First National Bank of
Phelps
Internal Revenue Department
Sunset Drive-In
Black Forest
Florida
Judge clears former Solon and associates in postwar ship deal
A federal judge voided indictments against former Democratic Representative Joseph E. Casey of Massachusetts and four aides over alleged multimillion dollar postwar surplus ship schemes. Judge Luther W. Youngdahl ruled immunity under the Shipping Act of 1916 barred most prosecutions for those who testified before a grand jury, with only perjury remaining a possible crime. In a related matter, the Justice Department settled suits concerning five surplus tankers tied to Newbold Morrie, netting about 10 million dollars in cash and returning four ships to the China International Foundation, with control by American citizens. a fifth tanker was sold.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joseph E. Casey
Massachusetts
Luther W. Youngdahl
Casey
Youngdah
Develop
Ment
Justice Department
Yes
Selaima
Tatormal China International Foundation
Ex-Guatemalan President Flees Into Mexican Exile
Ex president Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán of Guatemala fled to Mexico City amid hostile crowds shouting assassins and criminals. He traveled with his wife, young sons, and a group of supporters, seeking asylum after his ouster by Lt. Col.卡 Carlos Castillo Armas's forces. Mexican officials granted safe-conduct permits, while Arbenz vowed to seek extradition for those accused of crimes.
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Mexico City
Jacoba Arbens Guamuan
Guatemala
Gandcides
Carlos Cistilla Armas
Arberiz
Intile
Associated Press
Alvaro Contreras
Arbenz
Kiel
Arbena
Win
Duse Manuel
Ming
Gunter Communit Varty
Carlos Enrique Diy
Jorawa
Andor Wii Michel
Tbnk Tars
Worker Loses Finger On Saw In Box Saw Accident
Leon Smith, 25, of R D Y Sherman, was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital in fair condition after his right index finger was amputated by a box saw while cutting poles. He slipped near the whirling blade and underwent emergency surgery. He is employed by Lawrence Tompkins.
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Leon Smith
R. D. Y. Sherman
Corry Memorial
Smith
Lawrence Tompkins
Doctor Warns Heavy Smokers Face Higher Cancer Risk
Washington A government researcher from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda notes heavy smokers forty plus face five to fifteen times greater risk of lung cancer than nonsmokers, while stressing no conclusive proof cigarettes cause cancer. The finding appears in papers for an international pathology congress and contrasts with industry calls for more study.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sidney J. Cutler
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda
Clydretten
Cnniver
Tobnoon
Clarence Cole Little
Little
Guitler
Macy
Pittsburgh Woman Indicted for Murder in Domestic Shooting
Pittsburgh Mrs. Margaret Charles, 34, was indicted for murder by the Allegheny County grand jury for the shotgun killing of her husband, Pred, 38, at their home in West Mifflin. Witnesses testified Charles shot him after he taunted her in front of the house.
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Pittsburgh
Margaret Charles
Daly
Mearby West Miffin
Allegheny County
Cormnar
Charles
GOP Platform Makers Tussle With Tax Plank
PlutSBurgh report says the Republican Platform Committee debated a sales tax plank with Gov. John B. Fineways backing a broad base levy. Chairman Herbert P. Sorg declined to predict adoption while hints pointed to possible re enactment of the tax. Fine urged a broad based levy and noted the Democrats proposed a pay based system. He estimated the new revenue could fund school subsidies and connect to an income tax as preferred fix. The article continues on page eight.
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Associated Press
Plutsburgh
Republican Platform Committee
John B. Fineways
Herbert P. Sorg
House * Sparker
Harrisburg
Fine
Safety Reminders Painted On Streets
Large red safety messages and footstep graphics will grace city streets near the new school opening September 20. Charles Butters, head of the Chamber of Commerce committee, said the 20 by 8 inch prints aim to remind children to check traffic before crossing. Boy Scouts from Troop 0-? are painting the street art downtown.
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Charles Butters
Chamber of Command Autcty Committee
Boy Seouta
Death toll in Algiers quake surpasses 1000
Algiers suffers a deadly quake with official counts over 1,000 dead and about 2,000 injured. European residents form a large part of the toll as tremors collapse buildings, while French and Algerian troops, ambulances, and field kitchens rush aid. Railways and lines fail, with air and sea relief efforts mobilized to reach the stricken area 100 miles west of Algiers. Rescue teams work amid widespread destruction as identification of victims continues.
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Associated Press
Algiers
Algeria
Orleansvitrt
Todey
Uvun
Alters
The
Ity
Salli
Interior Ministry
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Bam
Albiern
Alglern
Orabo
Sixth Fleet
Mediterraien
Toatta
Alverte
Balloonist Garrett Cashman Flown in Clouds Despite Unlicensed Status
Albany police jailed 26 year old balloonist Garrett Cashman after a one and a half hour flight with 60 gas filled balloons reaching up to 9000 feet. He landed safely after snipping balloons and was released on bail pending hearing. State police charged him with unlicensed pilot unregistered aircraft and uncertified aircraft.
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Albany
N.Y
Adismur
Garrett Cashmer
Cashman
Polio at Peak in Washington Report
The Public Health Service says polio season has peaked in Washington with 1,105 new cases reported, down 105 from the previous week. Officials expect fewer new cases in the coming period as the outbreak reaches its high point.
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Washington
Public Hearth Service
Russia warns West Germany arms drive could spark new war
Moscow warned that a rearmed West Germany would heighten the threat of a new world war and block the German question's solution. The Foreign Ministry issued the statement while pursuing a Big Four talks on European security, as the United States Britain and France weigh their replies with stiff conditions.
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Russia
Moscow
West Germany
Foreign Ministry
United States
Britain
France
U N Security Council in session over Siberia incident
Russia demands dismissal of US protest on Soviet MIGs shooting down a Navy patrol bomber off Siberia last Friday. U S officials counter that the bomber was over international waters as a council debate begins to shape possible actions.
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Associated Press
United Nations
Russia
U. N. Security Council
Siberia
Andrei ¥. Vishinsky
U. S
N. Y
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Pur East
U_ 5
Henry Cabot Ladue de
Cosat
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Lodge
Runsli
Ith
Council
Thix Uct
United Rules
Dniers
McCarthy Ends Testimony In Own Defense
Senator McCarthy finished testifying in his own defense at a special Senate hearing on the McCarthy Army dispute. The committee recessed until 1 p.m. to decide whether to admit a 24 page paper as evidence. Cross examination of McCarthy was set to begin after the recess as attorneys prepared further questioning of Roy Cohn and Juliana.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Conauve
Senate
Watline
F-Utal
Edward Bennett William
Curthy
Crana
India State
Ing Roy M. Cohn
McCarthy Army
Juliana
Renate Investigations
Cohn
Julian
Julena
Julia
Watkin
Watkins
Wiforia
Dietse
Brownell
Minke
Cauyisel
GOP Express Leaves Washington for National Republican Women Convention
The GOP Elect ion Express carries a bus load of National Federation of Republican Women members from Washington to Los Angeles for the party convention on September 22 and 23. They will gauge voter sentiment and rally forces for the upcoming congressional elections.
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GOP Express
Washington
GOP Election Express
National Federation of Republican Woman
Jett
Tos Angeles
Routée
Westinghouse May Be Struck Tonight
Pittsburgh report says CIO Union of Electrics Workers may strike at midnight at 26 Westinghouse plants unless a last minute deal is reached. Company spokesman warned there is little optimism after yesterday’s meeting.
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Westinghouse
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
CIO
Tatar
Nation! Union of Electrics Workers
Nghouse Electri¢ Corp
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