Destructive Storms Leave Some 45 Dead
Destructive storms and floods swept across Missouri Arkansas Indiana Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Georgia North Carolina and Oklahoma. Three drowned in Ohio and Missouri while 75 000 acres of bottom land flooded in Missouri and Arkansas. Tornadoes hit Georgia killing two boys and injuring others. A 620 foot lake freighter broke from moorings in Toledo causing over 250 000 in bridge damage. Flooding threatened eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley amid raging Wabash and heavy rains. Death toll by state listed with Oklahoma Indiana Mississippi Pennsylvania Nebraska Georgia Missouri Ohio Illinois Massachusetts North Carolina.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Georgia
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Dayton
Poothee
Missou
Jnl
Wabash
Michigan
Great Lakes
Maumee
Toledo
Fassett Street
Lehigh Valley
Texas
Dallas
Colorado
Mississippi
Nebraska
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Carolinas
Canadian diplomat Norman cited as onetime communist death in Cairo
Senator Watkins states a Senate subcommittee report linking Herbert Norman, Canada's ambassador to Egypt, to communism was published with State Department approval. Norman, who reportedly faced low spirits after the report, died by suicide in Cairo. Canadian officials disputed the designation and questioned who authorized the release of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Harris
Washington
Sen
Watkins
Utah
Senate
Herbert Norman
State Department
Norman
Canada
Egypt
Cairo
Associates
Internal Security Subcommittee
Sen. Eastland
Dmiss
Neuberger
D-Ore
Subcommittee
Robert Morris
Butte
Morris
Robert Cartwright
Cartwright
Security Division
United Biatea
Four Teamsters Officers Hanged In Effigy in Pittsburgh
Four International Teamsters officers were depicted in effigy at Local 248 headquarters in Pittsburgh. The figures represented President Dave Beck, James Hoffa, Frank Brewster, and Einar Mohn. Beck invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Senate committee. A sign on one figure read Honest Daye. The display followed tensions over control of the local union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Teamsters Union
Dave Beck
James Hoffa
Frank Brewster
Einar Mohn
U.S. Senate
Beck
Senate
Honest Daye
The
International
U.S. Poland near accord on economic aid program
Negotiations in late February target a $125 million package with Poland seeking cotton, mining gear to lift coal output, farm machinery and fertilizer. The U.S. top offer is about $75 million, with potential future requests when new foreign aid funds become available for Congress. Officials seek to identify Poland's immediate needs and align aid with those priorities.
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United States
Congress
Eisenhower
Moscow
H Eisenhower
Britain May Delay Tests Amid Nuclear Debate
Britain faces pressure from Labour opponents and international figures including Japan's No bosuke Kishi to delay the H-bomb tests planned for Christmas Island. Prime Minister Macmillan argues disarmament and force cuts hinge on nuclear restraint while acknowledging the weapon's terrible character and the need to balance new weapons with conventional forces. Dr. Charles Hill, head of Britain's propaganda services, notes no immediate danger from tram nuclear tests but admits a potential hazard.
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Nobosuke Kishi
Britain
Christmas Island
Macmillan
Charles Hill
Britain’s Propaganda Seruices
Mail Chief Pressures Congress Quiet Post Office Curtailments
Mail Chief Summerfield says all post offices will close on Saturdays and Sundays with no mail deliveries except special delivery items. Saturday street box pickups continue with limited Sunday schedules. Weekday window service limited to 84 hours starting April 15. dry district deliveries cut to two per day. Post office money orders to be discontinued. third class mail service suspended April 29 except medical shipments. When asked about resigning if funds are denied, he responds with sharp retort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Summerfield
Sumerfield
State Budget Slash Sought in 1957 Legislature
Gov action allows new sales tax amendments to take effect and sets stage for final adjournment by May 30. Leader urges GOP to craft an entirely new sales tax law while a stopgap levy remains at 3 percent with new exemptions for industrial interests. House and Senate to reconvene in Harrisburg Monday to consider strengthened enforcement provisions.
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Mahany
Johnson
General Assembly
House
Senate
Harrisburg
Top Secret Jet Sought in Nevada California Utah Search
A three state air hunt is under way for a missing Lockheed jet plane designated the V2 that disappeared Thursday during what officials say was an experimental high altitude weather reconnaissance flight. Lockheed test pilot Robert L. Sieker was at the controls near Mercury Nevada. Nevada California and parts of Utah are being scoured in the search.
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Burbank
Calif
Lockheed
Nevada
Mercury
Nev
Robert L. Sieker
California
Utah
Indiana Boy Scout To Receive Eagle Award At Church Service
Arthur Worth of Indiana Pa, a member of Post 47 sponsored by The First Methodist Church of Indiana, will receive Exploring's The Explorer Silver Award during the 11:00 a m service on Sunday April 7. The ceremony will be attended by Scout Executive Russell S Leinbach Assistant Adviser Richard Cummins and Mr and Mrs Earl Worth. The award marks the second Silver Award in the William Penn Council with the first going to Roger Reschini in August 1956. Worth earned four ratings and demonstrated leadership and citizenship through roles in the Post, school activities and church funds drives benefiting overseas relief.
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First Methodist
Arthur Worth
Arthur
Post 47
The
Young Men's Usher's Association
First Methodist Church of Indiana
Russell S. Leinbach
Scout
Richard Cummins
Earl Worth
William Penn Council
Roger Reschini
Roger
J. R. Reschini
Camera Club
Indiana Joint High School
Citizens Now
Bucknell University
Methodist Youth Fund
First Methodist Church
Indiana
Korea
Japan
Boy Scouts of America
William Peon Council
William H. Fenton
James and
Jennie Crawford Fenton
Fiad
White Two
First Methodist Church of
Nedwena Gibson Fenton
William Jr
Monroe C
Fred J.’ Fenton
William
Annabell) Campbell
Youngstown
John
Nell) “Henry
Clearfield
Mabel Clawson
Edward
Aileen) Gilham
Harrisburg
Earl
Virjoinia
Gertrude Brand
Williamstown
W. Va
Robinson-Lytle’s
N. 7Th St
R. W.falls
D.D
Greenwood Cemetery
Edna Mae McAhinch Cleeland
Carol Carroll
Cleveland
Ohio
Janet Leasure
Dayton RD
Ruth Ferris
Monroeville
Lulu Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Ela
Vandervort
Dayton
Jay
George Little
Lutheran Church
Aspinwall
Slade Run Cemetery
Edward Bondra
Black Lick
Shadyside
Ft. Palmer
Pete
Susie Sutyak Bondra
Sara Duncan
Winchester
Bondra
S.S. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic
Homer City
Ford Motor Company
Bedford
Hallow Funeral Home
SS. Peter and Paul Paul
South Main Street
Andrew J. Kertis
Oakland Cemetery
Peter and Paul Greek Catholic
Fatal Bar Blast Leaves Four Dead at City Club
Four suspects held after a South Central city bar blast kills six patrons including Jac queling MacInnes and Harry L Robinson. Victims include Gilbert Gonzales and Jose Maytorena with one woman fiancé planned. witnesses describe a ruckus before a sudden fire and explosion. Police report four assailants vanished, survivor Joseph Marriott recalls the blaze. Neighbors describe Crawshaw as quiet and loved ones mourn the tragedy.
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Borhood
Gilbert Gonzales
Harry L. Robinson
Gonzales
North Hollywood
Robinson
Jacqueling MacInnes
Anthony M. Smaldino
Mecca
Phillip E. Crawshaw
Jose Maytorena
Joseph Marriott
Crawshaw
MacInnes
Eisenhower keeps speed in check on trip to Gettysburg
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower traveled 84 miles from the White House to their Gettysburg farm in two hours and 18 minutes, staying within posted limits. Last week he sped up to 75 mph on a 55 mph route, drawing police attention. he later ordered his Secret Service driver to avoid speeding. He plans to return to Washington soon, likely tomorrow afternoon or Monday morning.
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Marvin Larrowsmith
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Washington
White House
Secret Service
St Lawrence River power project to be dedicated
The 600 million dollar St Lawrence River power project will be dedicated on September 5, 1958. Robert Moses, chairman of the New York State Power Authority, announced the date yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messena
N.Y
St. Lawrence
Robert Moses
New York State Power Authority
Launching of Satellite Discussed
SOUTH PASADENA Calif a Massachusetts astrophysicist says a satellite planned by American scientists may stay in orbit five to six years rather than days or weeks The longer life results from new density data at 300 miles altitude indicating the atmosphere is less dense than expected Dr Josef Allen Hynek announced at a news conference The rocket tests provided the density data though rockets did not reach that height and informed the more educated guess guiding the satellite’s expected duration in space
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South Pasadena
Calif
Earth
Massachusettes
Josef Allen Hynek
Hynek
Ford Tractor Franchise Opportunity in Indiana Area
Franchise available for Ford Tractor and Equipment with new Ford Finance Plan to aid inventory funding. Indiana area now open with many new additions to the line and more to come. Write or call for interview to Mr. C. R. Roop, Sales Manager, for qualifications and financial details.
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Ford Tractor and Equipment
Ford Finance
Indiana
Ford
C. R. Roop
Obituaries: Fenton Hawksworth Pierce Bondra in Indiana region
Obituaries report the deaths of William H. Fenton of Indiana Avon 3, Hawksworth of Strongstown Pa, Wesley Pierce of Indiana Pa, and Dr Edward Bondra of Homer City. Services set at Robinson Lytle's Indiana Pa April 7 and 8 with interments in Greenwood Cemetery and Slade Run Cemetery.
Elvis Sells Out Two Shows with Big Audience
Elvis Presley drew 3,029 fans for the first show and 3,557 for the second in the 6,500 seat venue. Reporters asked Presley about durability as a performer and his car collection, including three sports cars and a Jaguar. He denied romance rumors with Natalie Wood.
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Presley
Natalie Wood
Rail Strike Date Set By Union on Pennsylvan ia Railroad
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes set an April deadline for a strike against the Pennsylvania Railroad after stalled negotiations. Detroit-based union president T C Carroll announced the date, warning about 10,000 workers affected and potential job losses for about half of PRR members if the strike proceeds.
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Philadelphia
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Pennsylvania Railroad
T.C. Carroll
Detroit
PRR
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U.S., Poland
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Jack” Hawksworth
Strongstown
Indiana Hospital
Winfield Scott
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Hawksworth
New York Central Railroad
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Clyde
Nanty Glo
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Ebensburg
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W. Large
Methodist Church Cemetery
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West
Jke
Mr. Pierce
America
Robinson - Lytle’s
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Rev. L. A. Lentz
da, Howard L. Cleeland
Pine Knoll
Daytona RD
Wayne Twp
Armstrong County
Lincoln -Universal Chiropractic College
Elvis
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