Turnpike Board Drops Plans For New Interchange
Harrisburg The Pennsylvanian Turnpike Commission rejects a Slatington interchange on the Northeastern extension. Full traffic statistics for Norristown Seranna must be available before any step. Bills for legal services totaling 38 600 and 21 500 were paid, with no action on opposing changes to suspended Chairman McSorley. Lawler likely to be named chair as part of reorganization.
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U S Admit Red China to 1960 Olympics
The State Department announced that Red China and other bona fide communist athletes may enter the United States to compete in the 1960 Olympics. Athletes will face health and security checks but no fingerprinting and may participate regardless of country, while IOC plans for the Winter Games in Squaw Valley proceed.
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Paralyzed Thief Sentenced in Robbery Case
James E. Miller of McKeesport on a stretcher pleaded guilty to a string of robberies in Clairton, McKeesport and Duquesne. Judge Harry M. Montgomery gave Miller 7 to 18 years in Western State Penitentiary, noting prior suspended sentences. Miller says a fall in the county jail paralyzed him and aims to file a damage suit. Robert Hare of Duquesne also pleaded guilty and received a similar sentence.
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Eisenhower creates special assistant to the president for personnel management
President Eisenhower yesterday created the post of special assistant to the president for personnel management in the White House. He appointed Rocco Siciliano of Prospect Heights, Til, to fill the post. Gov. Lender has agreed to accept his resignation by the date so he can return to his full time duties.
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Military Chief Seizes Thailand in Coup Turmoil
A state of emergency was proclaimed in March as Sarit Prokhas, backed by the King, ousted Pibulsonggram after a week of turbulence. Gen Phao Sriyanond and Adi Yuthasart surrendered. martial law was imposed and police leadership changed. The trio led Thailand since 1942 amid controversy over US aid and anti American press ties.
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Open Car Door Kills Driver in Dunkirk Crash
A 28 year old Brocton man William B Smith was killed when the open car door struck a utility pole as he clung to the door and steering wheel. Passenger Paul Phillips survived uninjured. The death marked Chautauqua County's 22nd traffic fatality of the year and the first in Dunkirk since December 26, 1954.
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Titusville Chamber Hikes Director Salary To $5400
The Titusville Chamber of Commerce voted to renew executive director Robert C. Newell’s term at a higher pay and require about six hours daily. The chamber will pay $3,000 yearly, the Community Chest $2,400, totaling $5,400, up from prior amounts as the chamber membership reaches 255.
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Area Living Costs Show Sharp Increase
A state survey finds Erie area living costs rising sharply over the past year. Food up 25 percent, solid fuel and fuel oil 71 percent, electricity and gas 17 percent. Electricity use jumped due to added appliances and longer usage.
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Man Pleads Guilty After Courtroom Drunkenness
In Marion, Eric Talley appeared in Judge Samuel Rossiter’s courtroom to enter a guilty plea to drunk driving after arriving drunk. Talley, noticeably intoxicated, steadied himself on the stand as the judge commented on his condition and imposed ten days in jail and a $100 fine.
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Postpone Atom Test At Atomic Site Nevada
Adverse wind conditions today caused another postponement of the Whitney atomic test shot at the Nevada site.
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Mediators Push End to Phone Strike Amid Wage Talks
Mediation efforts seek to resolve a lengthy telephone workers strike. Wages quoted from 1.39 to 2.20 an hour with area variations. The union demands a one-year contract with 16 cents raise plus 1 cent or 5 cents for travel fringe benefits. AT&T Western Electric offers 6 to 12 cents with better benefits, and a two-year pact with a wage reopener after one year is discussed. CWA has also struck Ohio Bell Telephone Co, serving most of the state.
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