Fund Under Fire Lists Homer Man in State Payroll Debacle
An investigation into a state fund exposes dismissals and questions over investigators working outside set hours. Rep. Father Hackett of Ashville and Rev. Irwin Underhill of Philadelphia are named consultants on migratory labor issues. Torquato defends the payroll amid scrutiny, noting up to 33 staff at peak with recent layoffs and ongoing audits.
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Torquato
John B. Hackett
Ashville
Cambria County
Father Hackett
Pennsylvania
Irwin W. Underhill
Philadelphia
Hackett
Lonetti
Special Fund
Robert Torquato
Belle Vernon
Windber
Robert Torqua
St. Francis College
Loretta
Leader
Torquate
Thomas D. McBride
Reds Gamble In Attacking the Doctrine
AP report notes a Friday night 2000 word statement from Premier Chou En-lai after talks with the Russians. It claims Western imperialist aggression against Egypt and warns of Hungary style responses. The piece argues Moscow and Beijing show fear and pledge vigilance and mutual aid to socialist nations. It also notes no explicit promise to intervene in Middle East invasions.
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William L. Ryan
Eisenhower
Middle East
Chou En-lai
Hungary
Briain
France
Israel
Egypt
Soviet Union
U.S.S.R
China
US Air Force Shows Power and Global Base Rights
top commanders led by Gen. Curtis E. LeMay stressed the need to retain U S rights to use overseas bases for tanker operations. The policy hinges on good relations with Denmark Green land Morocco England Germany Saudi Arabia the Philippines Japan and others to protect bases in wartime.
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Curtis E. Lemay
U. S
Denmark
Greenland
Morocco
England
Germany
Saudi Arabia
Philippines
Japan
United States
Bergman in U S for film award today
Miss Bergman arrives in the United States for an awards ceremony amid questions about her private life and family. She discusses her marriage to the Italian director and her calm mood before the event. Other award recipients include Douglas, Todd, Perelman, Huston, and the film Moby Dick.
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United States
Stromboli
Italy
Roberto Rossellini
Miss Bergman
Peter Lindstram
Orly
Paris
India
Robertino
Ingrid
Isabella
Pia
University of Colorado
Jenny Ann
Lindstrom
University of Utah
Kirk Douglas
Michael Todd
S. J. Perelman
Around the World
John Huston
la Strada
Pike Fraud Indictments Target Turnpike Scheme
Government probe into Manu-Mine Research and Development Co a Reading firm linked to a multi million dollar contract with the Turnpike Commission. Grand jury says Manu Mine earned most income from 1941 to 1955 and recommends charges of criminal conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretenses against Charles W Stickley Jr and others.
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Atty
Huette F. Dowling
Special Grand Jury
George M. Leader
Herbert H. Cohen
State Supreme Court
Ito
Turnpike Commission
Manu-Mine Research and Development Co
Reading
Manu-Mine
Gov
Hans
Charles W. Stickler Jr
Richard H. Evans
Evans
Manu- Mine
Stickley
Dayton contract for generator systems awarded
Erie Pa firm General Electric Co has won a 1 819 494 contract to supply generator systems and spare parts for the Air Material Command at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio.
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Dayton
Ohio
General Electric Co
Erie
Air Material Command
Wright-Piterson Air Force Base
U N Backs Demand to Clear Egypt and Gaza
The United Nations faced sharp opposition from Arab states and the Soviet bloc over a plan to station UN forces in disputed areas. The aim is to prevent Arab commando raids from Gaza and guarantee Israel shipping rights in the Gulf of Aqaba as Egypt and Israel debate control after the 1948-49 war.
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U. N
Gaza
Israel
Gulf of Aqaba
Egypt
Mediterranean
Palestine
Aqaba
Red Sea
Assembly
Russia
Weather Cited as Cause in Two Car Crash
Mike Bondra, 32, Coral, charged with DUI after a two car collision at Wayne Ay mue and Sixth Street. Bondra was pursued by Patrolman Paul Alison for driving on the wrong side of the street when the crash occurred. Wayne J. Poole, 32, 122 South Fifth Street, Indiana, collided at a red light. Damages: Poole car $120, Bondra car $25.
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Jeffords
Mike Bondra
Coral
Wayne Aymue
Sixth Street
Bondra
Paul Alison
Indiana Borough
Poole
Warm Trend Thru State Breaks Wave
A warming trend across Pennsylvania may push temperatures above freezing tomorrow after a week of Arctic cold. Last night the northeast was the coldest with subzero readings, while the south and west lingered in the 12 to 17 degree range. The forecast calls for gradual moderation through Sunday with southeastern counties reaching 33 to 40 degrees and mixed snow and rain in the west, worsening hazardous road conditions from the persistent snow.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Inauguration Day Ceremonies for Eisenhower Nixon
Crowds fill the capital as two inaugurations proceed with oath taking. Chief Justice Earl Warren will administer the oath to the president in the White House ceremony attended by 59 family members. James Hagerty will attend and brief newsmen after the private event. The second oath occurs Monday at noon EST before the Capitol throng. Television and radio will cover the events nationwide.
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White House
Earl Warren
Nixon
James, C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Capitol Plaza
Meyner Weds Helen Stevenson in Oberlin Ceremony
New Jersey Governor Robert B. Meyner and Helen Stevenson marry at First Church Oberlin with Adlai Stevenson among guests. Ceremony conducted by Dr. Joseph F. King. Honeymoon to New York and Barbados. Mrs Meyner to appear on Governor’s Sunday TV program Feb 3 at Morven thereafter.
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Robert B. Meyner
New Jersey
Trenton
Oberlin
Ohio
Helen Stevenson
Meyner
Miss Stevenson
Oberlin College
William E. Stevenson
Helen
Stevenson
Chicago
Morven
Princeton
Edge
Big Storm Hits Coast of Florida
A powerful storm battered Florida’s coast with winds up to 40 mph. Several vessels sunk or grounded, including the banana boat MV Santa Gloria 120 miles west of Rey West and shrimpers Wansy T Jr Little Jimmy near the Dry Tortugas. Coast Guard rescues and diversions followed as ships drifted and beached along Key West to St Petersburg.
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Miami
Fla. Ch
Florida
Santa Gloria
British Honduras
Rey
Esso Gloucester
Caribbean Fruit and Steamship Co
Jacksonville
Esmeralda
Ecuador
Tampa
Aransas
Tex
Wansy T. Jr
Little Jimmy
Key West
Coast Guards
Carolina Kid
Atlantic
Pacific
Bahamas
Gulf Stream
Coast Guard
Key Biscayne
St. Petersburg
Settlement Reached After TWA Plane Crash Death
A $75 000 out of court settlement was accepted by Mrs Margaret C Schauer and her three children for the death of Allan L Schauer Jr 41 of Ross Twp in the Greater Pittsburgh Airport Easter Sunday crash involving a Trans World Airliner He was one of two persons killed in the accident.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Greater Pittsburgh
TWA
Margaret C. Schauer
Allan L. Schauer Jr
Ross Two
Schoenweis Fined for Goose Hunt Incident in Jerseyville
Warren H. Schoenweis killed a Canadian goose during a preseason hunt in Jerseyville Illinois. He paid a $25 fine plus court costs assessed by Justice A Thatcher.
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Jerseyville
Hil
Warren H. Schoenweis
Justice A. Thatcher
Communist bloc blames imperialists for Hungary revolt
The two major Communist powers condemn Western circles for the Hungarian uprising, declaring its crushing a great victory for peace and socialism. They accuse imperialist groups of intensifying the cold war and plotting against the USSR, while noting past faults have been resolved.
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Buff
Communist Bloc
Rene
Eisenhower plan aid program for free nations in Middle East
Communist blast boosts push to act on Eisenhower resolution. Chairman Gordon and Rep. Vorys forecast final committee action by week’s end and debate near Jan 30. Senators Green Russell Fulbright say plan should be judged on U.S. interests, not Moscow communique.
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Middle East
Gordon
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep
Vorys
Ohio
Everal
Sen
Green
D-Ri
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U. S
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services
Tee
Fulbright
D-Ark
Foreign Relations Committee
Two Defiant Union Heads Face Queries
The union's general president did not attend the hearing citing doctors instructions. Senator Mabyn warned Beck had not stated his backing of Mohn's stance and would not answer further. Robert F. Kennedy said Meany pledged cooperation in pursuing evidence of corrupt ties between certain union officials and underworld figures. The Teamsters Union links AFL-CIO amid continuing inquiry into Oregon and New York locals. In Los Angeles, Allied Industrial Workers pledged book audits of New York locals.
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McClellan
Beck
You McClellan
Mohn
Robert F. Kennedy
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Teamsters
AFLU
Mabn
Oregon
Portland
Ore
New York
Obituaries for Hawk and Carson prominent in Indiana County
Adam Clair Hawk of Indiana Route 4 dies at Indiana Hospital after a long life in Indiana County. Born November 28, 1892, he worked at McCreary Tire and Rubber Co and will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery after services at Sutila Funeral Home. Samuel W. Carson of Dayton, husband of May Porter Carson, dies after a lingering illness at his Dayton home. Born March 30, 1878, he belonged to Glade Run Presbyterian Church and Dayton IOOF. He leaves a wife, three daughters, three sons, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Carson will be held at Glade Run Church with arrangements by Carson Funeral Home Rural Valley.
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Adam Clair Hawk
Indiana RD
Indiana Hospital
White, Township
Indiana County
Emanuel
Frances Blue Hawk
McCreary Tire and Rubber Company
Sutila
Wayne Avenue
Levi. H. Goehring
Greenwood
Indiana
Samuel W. Carson
Dayton
May Porter Carson
Plumcreek Township
Andrew
Catherine Bittinger Carson
Glade Run
Ridgeway
Robert
Freda) Jewart
Philip
Edna) Bailey i
Pittsburgh
Dale
Baltimore
Ross
Tarentum
Roy
Rural Valley
Yone
Jameng W. Carson
T.A. R. Stull
Ceme
Carson Funeral Home
Ohio GOP seeks new National Committee chair
The 46 member GOP National Committee gathered in a closed session to canvass suggestions for a successor as chair following Leonard W. Hall’s resignation effective February 4. Rumors center on H Mead Alcorn Jr. of Connecticut and Ray Bliss of Ohio with other names like Harry Darby L Judson Morhouse and Howard Pyle mentioned as possibilities. Eisenhower’s preference could determine the outcome.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Ray Bliss
Ohio State
GOP
H. Mead Alcorn Jr
Connecticut
Leonard W. Hall
Hall
Eisenhower
John Feikens
Michigan State
Bliss
Feikens
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Alcorn
Harry Darby
Kansas
L. Judson Morhouse
New York
Howard Pyle
Arizona
Friends of
Harold E. Stassen
National Committee
Stamford
Conn
Latrobe Woman On Road to Recovery After Florida Crash
Mary McKenna, 72, wife of Pittsburgh and Latrobe industrialist Roy C. McKenna, is improving after injuries from a December 22 auto accident at Tropical Park Race Track. She was sent home from the hospital yesterday and is expected to take time to fully recover.
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Miami
Fla
Mary McKenna
Pittsburgh and Latrobe
Florida
McKenna
Tropical Park
Roy C. McKenna
Vanadium Alloys Steel Co
Vanadium Alloys Steel Co. Latrobe
Bradford teen dies in McKean County traffic crash
Bradford 18 year old Shir ley Hall died early today in McKean County as her car collided at a local intersection with another auto. The victim rode with driver James L. Kahle 26 of Bradford. another car was driven by James Pascarella 17 of Bradford. No one else was seriously injured.
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Associated Press
Bradford
U—Mckean
Shirley Hall
James L. Kahle
James Pascarella
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