50 Dead In Early Accidents
Labor Day weekend saw 50 Americans die in highway accidents as 420 expected fatalities loom for the 78 hour period. Early reports include a Lynchburg Va car crash that killed three and a Dayton Ohio collision with three dead. Frank Tiso Jr. of Chicago was killed at a Galesburg Illinois railroad crossing.
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Dayton
Ohio
Mllnois
Frank Tiso Jr
Chicago
Galesburg, MJ
Robert Chimotich
Galesburg
Pennsylvanians Join In Labor Day Fling
Thousands of Pennsylvanians take to highways rails air and bus lines for a final summer fling over the long Labor Day weekend. Fair weather is expected in the east while scattered storms may appear elsewhere. The New Jersey resorts report record crowds as Hurricane Daisy passes by. The Miss America contest begins at Atlantic City alongside diversions in Pittsburgh and a Philadelphia Pirates Phillies doubleheader.
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Governor Leader Seeks Legislation to Reform Unions
Harrisburg AP Gov Leader urged federal action to empower unions to root out corruption while preserving labor strength. He backed a constructive bill to strengthen honest members and leaders, punish guilt, and avoid turning reform into a campaign to weaken labor. He praised unions that clean their own house and pledged government help.
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International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
Congress
Blairsville Pitcher George Swaney Dies by Hanging
Blairsville 37 year old George M. Swaney a well known softball pitcher in Western Pennsylvania died by hanging in Blairsville Borough Jail after being arrested on a reported assault and battery charge Deputy County Coroner Michael F Hallow attributed the death to hanging and police reported the arrest occurred earlier in the evening.
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George M. Swaney
Pennsylvania
Michael F. Hallow
Swaney
Indiana crash damages set at 500 dollars
Police identified drivers Calvin D. Huff and Frank W. McGara in a collision at the Oakland Avenue Klondyke Avenue intersection Indiana. Both vehicles were northbound and attempting left turns when the crash occurred. Damages were estimated at 250 dollars for each vehicle.
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Klondyke Avenues
Indiana
Calvin D. Huff
North Fourteenth St
Frank W. McGara
Washington St
Oakland Avenue
Klondyke
Town Teen Talk columnist Sue Cummings reports youth news
Washington scene editors Larsen and Bennet craft the page four editorial. Sue Cummings presents Town Teen Talk on page thirteen with weekly teen news from the area.
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Washington Scene
Sue Cummings
Obituaries and Society Notes Highlight Local Events
A compact reader’s note lists hospital features and editorial items, plus society and teen sections. The page references town life, social notes, and obituary notices amid community updates and local happenings.
Khrushchev agrees to talks on nuclear test ban
London AP says Soviet Premier Khrushchev agreed to East West talks on a nuclear test ban, but warned Moscow might resume tests before an international suspension. He favored Geneva for talks, with U.S. and Britain offering a one year pause tied to continued unilateral Soviet suspensions. The U.S. planned 10 low powered Nevada blasts before Oct 31 as Britain conducts Pacific tests.
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AEC Plans 10 Blasts In Nevada Area
The Atomic Energy Commission will carry out ten low powered atomic explosions in Nevada over the next two months to complete the 1958 testing program. Tests include underground shots and ones fired from balloons or towers, with half under one kiloton and the highest around 20 kilotons. Underground tests will be tunnel contained. The AEC will maintain information exchanges with the United Kingdom.
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Eisenhower
Russia
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No Gazette On Labor Day
The Indiana Evening Gazette will not be published Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Labor Week Sale at McGill Motors offers 15 percent discount on all new cars through Saturday Sept. 6. Rt. 119.
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Indiana Evening Gazette
McGill Motors
Heavier Bombardment Threatened By Peiping
AP reports Peiping warned of heavier bombardments as 12 345 shells rained on Quemoy, Nationalist forces prepare for possible capture. Communist defense ministry calls to increase attacks despite a temporary lull. Major shelling over eight days cited with casualties claimed by Peiping.
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Route 422 bypass opens through Shelocta
The Route 422 by pass of Shelocta was officially opened today, announced by District Highway Engineer George Robeson. The three mile plus new highway runs from the western edge of Indiana County into Armstrong County and will be open to traffic though some minor detours remain unfinished. It eliminates two dangerous curves and improves travel in the area. Diana's Tavern hosts tonight’s event with the Modern Aces and Dance.
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George Robeson
Indiana County
Armstrong County
Herm
Move Would Bring Showdown Showdown For Offshore Island Invasion
U S officials brace for a possible Red China invasion of Nationalist offshore islands over Labor Day weekend. The state department and top officials monitor Far East tensions as the 7th Fleet stands alert in the Formosa Straits. Senators urge congressional authorization before any U S forces defend Quemoy and Matsu. The Formosa Resolution empowers the president to defend islands if attack aims at Formosa.
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Warren Rogers JR
Washington
U.S
United ‘States
State Department
Christian R. Herter
Far East
Red China
Eisenhower
Newport
R.I
Dulles
Lake Ontario
Walter S. Robertson
Farfas
Peiping
China
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Formosa Straits
Quemoy
Matsu
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Congress
Morse
Sendle Foreign Relations Committee
America
United States
Treaso
Formuoasa
Formosa
Malsa
Eisenhower Hails Soviet Acceptance of Nuclear Talks
President Eisenhower welcomed Russia joining the United States and Britain in negotiations on nuclear weapons tests. Press secretary James Hagerty said Khrushchev proposed Geneva talks and that Moscow agreed to start October 31. Hagerty spoke as Eisenhower began vacation in Newport, planning golf at the Newport Country Club.
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United States
Britain
Nikita Khrushchev
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James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Geneva
Khrushchev
Newport Country Club
Washington
Ais
Far East
Stuart Ingersoll
U. S. Naval Base
Sec
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Statements From Stempel On Twenty-One Scandal Surface
NEW YORK AP Producers of the TV quiz show Twenty-One released an eight month old statement by former contestant Herbert Stempel denying involvement by others in the show. The statement, dated March 7, 1957, was turned over to New York County District Attorney Frank Hogan. Stempel said no aid or assistance was provided by Dan Enright or any staff in his questions or answers. The DA continues to study additional evidence as the probe into quiz programs widens after a complaint arising from the Dotto case.
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Enright
Dan Finvight
Stempel
Charles van Doren
Partice
New York Daily Mirror Today
District Attorney's Office
Found beagle seeks owner with collar in Indiana rink ad
A male beagle, black with tan and white markings, about two years old, wearing a leather collar without a license, was found and is being sought by his owner. Call Hopkins 3-0684 to claim. The note references the Indiana Roller Rink events and a 1958 59 season opener around Labor Day.
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Hopkins
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