Greece Yugoslavia Turkey form Balkan political NATO
Greece and Yugoslavia announced a formal alliance binding them and Turkey in a Balkan political NATO after Tito's five day state visit to Greece. The move capped talks during Tito's heavy travel between Greece and Turkey. The announcement followed a five day state visit to Greece by President Marshal Tito.
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Yugoslavia
Turkey
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NATO
Marshal Tito
Turey
Regionwide WV road upgrades announced by State Road Commission
The West Virginia State Road Commission authorized several improvements totaling $300,560 for the Fourth District. Taylor County will widen U.S. Route 50 to 22 feet with improved drainage and shoulders, while Preston County receives two projects including paving on Route 7 toward Terra Alta. City street resurfacing in Fairmont is funded at $53,100, and plans for a potential Fetterman Bridge to Pruntytown route are under study.
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Taylor County
West Virginia State Road Commission
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Terra Alta
U. S
Fairmont
Grafton
Commission I
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West Main Street
Fetterman
Fetterman Bridge
Pruntytown
Harley Haller
Haller
Fétterman Bridge
Eagles Dedicate New Home With Speakers Sunday
A dedication program for the new Grafton Eagles home on Latrobe street will be held at 2 p.m. featuring remarks by Prosecuting Attorney Richard B. Bord and Attorney Francis Warder and an installation service for the 1954 55 officers. The Eagles have occupied the Main street site and will move into the new building next to the post office.
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Weather Notes for Tri County Area This Weekend
Rain fell yesterday keeping the mercury under 63 and dropping to a low around 50. The forecast calls for clearing weather this afternoon and tonight then warmer temperatures Sunday as skies clear and the day nears 55 at noon. Tonight will see clear skies with temperatures between 45 and 52.
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Tri-County
Tonhight
Toots Prompt Court Fine In Indianapolis Row
An impatient motorist tooted at a judge's secretary and ended up in her boss's courtroom. Restaurant owner John A. Zion blew his horn at Mrs. Ibabeth Carlson in front of her car waiting to left turn. Zion was fined $25 for violating an anti noise ordinance by Judge Scott McDonald.
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Ibabeth Carlson
Zion
Chemical Plant Explosions Injure 58 in Wide Area Blast
At least 58 people were hurt Friday night in explosions at the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co plant. No deaths. Only 38 of the injured were employees. others were local residents. Fire burned in storage tanks, but was under control. Hospitals treated dozens, with 30 admitted.
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Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co
Kanawa
Yoshida cancels world tour as police law delay victory looms
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida cancels plans for his around-the-world tour. The move follows another Socialists victory in delaying passage of a new police law, signaling heightened political tension ahead of the reform.
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Tokyo
Shigeruh Yoshida
Civilian employment falls again in April report
Sen Harry F Byrd reports Washington government employed 2 335 200 civilians in April a net reduction of 441 from March marking the 21st consecutive month of decline in civilian employment.
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Wadshington
Wa — Pne
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Rebels Seize Second French Fort In Week
In Indochina Communist rebels seized a second defense post on the Hanoi Haiphong rail line, a key artery for war materiel to the Red River Delta. The loss tightens Viet Minh pressure near Hanoi, with trains increasingly hit by radio mines and access limited to daylight. French sources call the post minor and did not name it.
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Iun
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Puerto Rican nationalists face 125 year gunfire charges in Congress
In Washington federal court four Puerto Rican nationalists stand charged with assault to kill and assault with a deadly weapon stemming from the March 1 gunfire in the House of Representatives. Each faces up to 125 years in prison. Five congressmen were hit by bullets from the gallery during the attack.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Fiye
Government raffle to fund literacy drive in Mexico City taxi licenses
A government raffle will award a taxi complete with license plates to raise funds to combat illiteracy in Mexico City. Taxi licenses are limited, making the prize nearly as valuable as the cab itself.
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Mexico City
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