Americans in neutral custody as 359 war prisoners transferred
Panmunjom reports the Communists surrender 359 prisoners to neutrals including 23 Americans and 1, others held at the camp. Reds say prisoners hope to return home once the United States achieves freedom, while explainers prepare to talk to detainees Saturday about repatriation rights.
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Ton Curtult
vArise
Chanthe
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Ceminumist
Wil Burchett
U.S. Army
Reds
America
Eamy Ville
Puumunjom
Pamnunjom
Inquiry Opens Into Tonawanda Fire Explosions
An investigation was ordered into a series of explosions that destroyed a peroxide plant in Tonawanda and injured 27 people. Ten workers were killed yesterday, with searchers fearing more remains. a fire chief noted chemical storage tanks may have contributed to the blast.
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Associated Press
Tonawanda
Yesterlay
Iicidal
Imi
Novadel-Agene Corp
AFL Plans Expanded Political Activity At Convention
The AFL signals intensified political work following President Eisenhower's message. Nixon reads the president's stance during the convention as leaders push for amendments to Taft Hartley while maintaining core labor relations features.
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Eikenhower
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Ieee
James le McDevitt
Une Arl
Gabor Lenswe
Dulles Urges Close Ties With AFL in Anti Communist Drive
Secretary of State Dulles urged a closer partnership between the government and the American Federation of Labor during a speech to the AFL convention. He warned the Communist myth of a worker’s paradise under Soviet rule and outlined foreign policy aims including armament control, hydrogen bombs, and efforts toward a Four-Power meeting on German unification. He praised the AFL for exposing Communist myths and called for united action to curb Soviet influence amid global tensions.
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American Federation of Labor
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Mossadegh
Iran
Britain
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Local tannery resumes leather production at Howard site
The Howard tannery on Main Street has restarted operations with new machinery to produce leather for the Van Tassell Lestier Co of Norwich. D. Suvern and Edmund Jensen advised on methods, Kerry Krome shipments resume, and Agri Chamber of Commerce backed by Corry Building Corp has raised funds to hire about 22 workers as production scales up.
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D. B. Tuccart Polford
Kerry Krome
Corry Building Corporation
Chamber Op Commerce
Fiesl
NEPH Committee Holds Meeting On NEPH Week Plans
The NEPH Week planning committee met last evening at the Phoenix House to discuss objectives for the ninth annual observance. Henry T. Wheeler led the session with Rev. Francis Whiteman presiding, and A Long spoke on program aims. 36 handicapped workers found jobs last year through the PSES and organizers aim to expand employment aligned with abilities this year.
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Plains
Francis Whiteman
Henry T. Wheeler
NEPH
A. Long
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
White P. W. Heasley
PSES
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Gan Committee
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Heasley
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John H. Castorn
Mr. Long
Ray Weber
BF. Bettes
Edgar Alexander
Harry Hall
J. Fred Kinley
Louis W. Miller
G. B. Bemnesh
Mra
Roy Reed
Italian Workers Strike Scene Stirs Italy Labor Action
Associated Press reports a broad general strike across Italy by all three major unions, Communist and non Communist, lasting up to four hours in major industrial centers including Home Milan and Turin. The walkout mirrors 1948 protests, with more strikes planned and agricultural workers already called to strike on October 5. The unions blamed the Italian Confederation of Industry for refusing to discuss wage claims.
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Associated Press
Italy
Milan
Turin
Italian Confederation of Industry
Marciano Weighs In Heavier Than LaStarza at Polo Grounds
Rocky Marciano weighed in at 108 1 4 pounds for the 15 round heavyweight title bout at the Polo Grounds. Challenger Roland LaStarza tipped the scales at 108 pounds.
National Security Aides Discuss H-Bomb Threat
Washington officials and military leaders meet as warnings grow that the hydrogen bomb is near ready. President Eisenhower summoned many aides to a top level National Security Council session to discuss new strategic options for next July.
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Associated Press
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Jois
Fehd
America
Foust Nd Defense
Eisenhower
Red Cross plea over POW counts and returns in Korean stalemate
General Mark Clark labeled Communist responses to U N POW accounting as unacceptable while the Allies demand a full, honest tally of prisoners. A list of 3421 men, mostly Americans, faced new revisions and denials from the Reds about who were captives and who were missing.
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Mark Clark
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U.N
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Ihe
Aatnemander
Tintin Nationa Command
Whedy
Clark
Sn Tsis
Tetley
Cave-in halts gas well work near Eldred Township
Drilling of the deep test well Eldred Township Warren Cowily paused after a cave-in trapped tools at 5 223 feet. The bit sits around 6 283 feet as crews continue fishing for the lost instruments while geologists expect the Medina formation to yield gas if present. The loss occurred in September with tools missing and recovery efforts ongoing.
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Eldred
Warren Cowily
Brian By
White Medina
Paul Whitw
Srren Smith
Grimms Cor
Corrs
Wills of Vinson Ruled Invalid in District Court
Washington report states that the will of Fred M. Vinson and related documents were declared invalid yesterday by the district court. The administrator, Vinson’s son, contends the estate includes property and insurance assets in Kentucky, West Virginia, and other counties, with claims of rightful possession and duties.
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Washington
Fred M
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Wil
Fred M. Vinson
Distriel Court Tor Wpponyewny Psinte
Open House Set for New Home in Toyn and Country subdivision
Open house announced for a new ranch style home in the Toyn and Country subdivision. The property features three bedrooms a living room kitchen utility room and attached garage with a second similar home under construction on a 3 5 acre plot. Public invited to tour Saturday and Sunday during the event.
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Rasse
Wong
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Fran Sisselune
Bas
Russell
Kenneth E. Wutroup
Fontiures
County Health Unit Program Under Fire
A former Pennsylvania state health official argues against county health departments, claiming the existing Blue Health Department provides public health protection for every county. He criticizes starting county units and urges patching the current system instead. The state health secretary says the issue will not be pursued further and county units will be formed despite limited activity.
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Noalth Affiwin
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Plisturgh
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Pease
Blue Halth Department
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Dean Urges United Action To Halt Reds Threat
Dean of the Atomic Energy Commission warns that Soviet power poses a global threat and urges united action to prevent the Soviet Union from gaining the capability to annihilate the United States. He speaks at the National Association of Coal and North Texas meetings urging decisive measures to stop the spread of nuclear arms.
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Gorton
Dean
Atomiy Energy Commission
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Last Group Of Ex POWs Returns Home From Korea
SAN FRANCISCO The last group of released American prisoners of war arrived aboard the transport Gen R L Hwee, ending the repatriation mission in Korea. About 200 returnees were aboard, including several senior officers accused by the Communists of war crimes.
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Howwe
November Draft Call Sets 1301 Harrisburg Quota
Harrisburg selective service announces a November induction quota of 1301 men. Col H M Gross says the mix favors those over 20, with 19 year olds called if necessary. National call stands at 71000 men for November. A foot fault on Hope House Bridge in Scott Township claimed pedestrian V Jacobs of Carnegie.
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Biate Selective Service Nedidquarters
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State Selective Service
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Pittsburgh
Hope House
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Carnegie
Graduated Pay Offer Accepted After Long Aero Supply Strike
A nearly finished strike at the Aero Supply plant ends as 309-54 workers approve a graduated pay plan. The agreement covers fringe benefits, extended vacation, and a staged rollout across departments, with pay increases tied to production targets and contract terms. The settlement includes enhanced insurance and a paid vacation week for all employees.
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Aero Supply
Arend
Merimney
Abel
One Killed and Three Hurt in Bellwood School Bus Crash
A Bellwood area crash involving a school bus and two tractor trailers left one person dead and three children injured. The victims include Josephine Benedetto 4% Glenna Stonerock 17 Nancy 1 all of RD 3 Altoona. The bus belonged to Bellwood Units Township School District. Police say the bus stopped to pick up children when the car behind struck the bus, and then the tractor trailer rear ended the car.
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