Rio Grande Flood Death Toll Tops Fifty Five
In Hagl e Pass Texas the Rio Grande flood leaves at least 55 dead across border towns Piedras Negras and Ozona. Deaths reported upstream in Del Rio Pecos and Nuevo Laredo. Officials warn toll may rise before crest. Also CIO strike strains phone service nationwide with 17 000 workers affected.
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Hagle Pass
Tex
Rio Grande
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Ozona
Pecos
del Rio
Ciudad Acuna
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
New York
CIO
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Nationwide strike by 7000 phone workers spreads
The CIO Communications workers Union announced a nationwide strike involving about 7,000 employees. In New York and Baltimore walkouts began or were delayed, with about 100 CWA members at 326 6th Ave. joining earlier actions. Other sites across 44 states followed the action as equipment installers planned delays and picketing.
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CIO Communications Workers Union
Hugel
New York
Baltimore
CWA
6Th Ave
World Communications Center
Speeding Car Kills Three In Titusville
A car traveling at 110 mph crashed on Route 8 in Titusville, killing three of four occupants. Survivors include Paul Shorts who, in fair condition, said Ralph Palmer drove the vehicle before it skidded 350 feet into a ditch and overturned. Palmer, Thomas, and Sullivan were named as victims. Shorts worked as a salesman, Palmer as a Skyline Industries supervisor, and Thomas and Sullivan held local jobs. Masons notice follows about funeral services for Frank P. Stewart.
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Titusville
Eithin
Smock Blvd
Donald Thomas
Gresham
Ralph Palmer
Herbert Sullivan
Paul Shorts
Albert Brady
Shorts
Brady
Oil City
Palmer
Lom
Skyline Industries,, Inc
Thomas
Sullivan
Titus',ville Electric
Murray Peeler Admitted in New York Hospital
Indiana State Senator Murray Peeler is listed in satisfactory condition at Beekman Hospital in New York City after being admitted Tuesday following arrival from Europe on the Queen Elizabeth. He is reported to be suffering exhaustion and plans to return to Indiana within a few days.
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Murray Peeler
Indiana
Beekman ‘Hospital
New York City
Peeler
New York Hospital
Europe
Peelers
Vote Due Today GOP Farm Program Faces Test
The House faces a crucial vote on farm price supports as Democrats and Republicans debate a compromise to sustain purchasing power. The administration backs a flexible scale of supports from 75 to 80 percent parity, with Northern city constituencies pressing for a middle ground amid farm state pressure.
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Washington U
House
Eiy
New York Democratic Delegat
Enhower
New York
New York City
Big City
State Bonus Question At VFW Meet
Harrisburg officials report the Pennsylvania Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held its 35th annual convention with about 25 000 members. A resolution urging a 1955 state bonus for Korean War veterans was drawn up and tentatively approved by the Council of Administration. Delegates from more than 200 000 veterans will vote on the proposal during the three day gathering. U S Senator Edward Martin addressed the convention discussing broader defense planning beyond military power.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department
Council of Administration
Pennsylvania
U.S
Edward Martin
Eleanor Cancels Russia Trip Amid Visa Glitch
Mrs Roosevelt canceled a one month Russia trip after Soviet officials did not grant a visa for a trained newsman or Russian speaking writer. She disclosed the change at Look Magazine offices, saying she would report observations for the publication. Negotiations continue between A and P Co and Local 590 AFL for 1,200 clerks in 97 stores, with six shops in Indiana County affected. A company spokesman noted a scheduled meeting and declined to comment on a potential strike threat.
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Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Indiana
Homer City
Saltsburg
Blairsville
Clymer
Plumville
Altoona
590
AFL Amalagamated Food
Clifton C. Caldwell
Kane
Latrobe
Johnstown
Cumberland
New York
Frankling
Roosevelt
Weiners
Jlb
United Milk
Cristo
Russia
Uber
Look Magazine
Tax fight ends as tax cut hopes vanish in Congress
Washington AP reports both Democratic and Republican proposals for a broad income tax cut were defeated in a flurry of maneuvers. The Eisenhower administration secures a near copy of the administration’s bill with Senate action possible, while Democrats and Republicans claim political advantage for November. The main clash involved Sea George Ga proposal to insert a large income tax cut into the measure. In Indianapolis a 141 year old man on leave from a mental hospital killed eight policemen and himself after a siege, his firing leaving the scene littered with bullets.
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Washington
Capitol
Senate
House
Sea George
D-Ga
Bee Sea Vietsi
Indianapolis
West ‘Side
Howard Hillis
Mental Patient Dead 8 Wounded In Gunfire
A mental patient opened fire injuring eight people at a home, killing one. Janie Ellis, the target, along with Dora Ward and Marlin Lyon suffered serious wounds. Patrolman Paul White was critical, Lt. Paul Pearcey in fair condition, four others treated for less serious injuries, five foster children escaped unharmed. Central State Hospital notes Ellis had been on leave a year.
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Ellis
Janie
Paul White
Dora Ward
Marlin Lyon
Paul Pearcey
Welfare Department
Central State Hospital
Guatemala Peace Talks Fail Extend Armistice
In San Salvador AP reports Guatemala rival anti Communist leaders failed to seal a peace accord. Rebel Col. Carlos Castillo Armas and Col. Hifege Monzon extended the cease fire to 9 am tomorrow and resumed talks after dawn. Osorio, mediator, voiced optimism though troops moved to counter alleged communist agitation near Guatemala City with reports of peasant unrest in Es cuintla Pinula and Concepcion.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Hifege Monson
Castillo Armas
Chiquimale
Oscar Osorio
Monzon
Escuintla
Pinula
Concepcion
Guatemala City
Osorio
Cal
Pup Seeks Home Call for Black and White Mute Pup
Black and white male puppy about two months old seeks a good home. Believed beagle mix, unclaimed by owners. Call Mdisha 95556 to offer a home.
Dr. Frank P. Stewart Dies at 1:30 AM in Indiana
Indiana dentist Dr. Frank P. Stewart, 50, of 219 Lovust Street, died at his home from a heart attack at 1:30 a.m. He had lived in Indiana 45 years, was Pitt 1928 graduate, and ran a practice at the Indiana Theater Building. Survived by wife Martha McLain Stewart. he held leadership in the Indiana County Dental Society and belonged to several professional and fraternal orders. Friends may call at Sutila Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. full obit details to run tomorrow.
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Indiana
Frank P. Stewart
Lovust Street
University of Pittsburgh
Martha (McLain) Stewart
Stewart
Diana Theater
Indiana County Dental Society
Western Pennsylvania Odontological Society
American Dental Association
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Indiana Lodge
Sutila
Wayne Avenue
Indiana Evening Gazette
Indiana Youth Injured By Auto At Busy Intersection
A 14-year-old Indiana boy was struck by a car at Sixth and Water streets near noon and is in fair condition at Indiana Hospital with head injuries. Fred Kelly, son of Mr and Mrs R H Kelly of North Ninth street extension, was rushed to hospital as police investigate the mishap. no details available at press time.
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Indiana
Sixth
Water Streets
Indiana Hospital
Fred Kelly
R. H. Kelly
North Ninth Street
Truman Shows Steady Recovery After Surgery
Kansas City report says former President Truman is improving after gall bladder and appendix removal on June 20. Doctors note progress, normal temperature at 98.4, but remain cautious as temporary setbacks from secondary infections and drug reactions were previously reported. even his doctors expect continued improvement.
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Kansas City
Hiarry S
Delay Action In McCarthy Aide Report
Senate subcommittee delays action on two McCarthy aides clearance for secret documents. McCarthy vacationing after Army hearings, Mundt and Potter urge staff overhaul. Defense letter to McCarthy unnamed aides barred access. unspecified findings noted by Sen. McClellan.
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Washington
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Defense Department
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
McCarthy
Army
Wilber M. Brucker
Columbus
Ohio
Democratic Genior
Ceandidate
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Pate
Frank J. Lausche
McCarthy Army
NBC
Lausche
Mundt
Sen. Potter
R-Mich
Russia
Serre
Stevens
Conlin
Peress
Camponengta
jHions Ench Ag
Asia
an-East
North Africa
Moscow
Echc
Reds
Oppenheimer May Appeal To President Eisenhower
Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer said he might appeal to President Eisenhower after the Atomic Energy Commission barred him from secret atomic data. He voiced surprise at the president’s readiness to listen and said he would continue fundamental physics research despite loss of clearance. He noted private institutions where government experiments occur without his access and said he has no plan to resign as director of the Institute for Advanced Study.
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Princeton
N. J
Robert Oppenheimer
Hisenhower
Atomic Energy Commission
Atomic Pioneer
Oppenheimer
Trany Laboratories
AEC
America
Institute For Advanced Study
Hera
Hanna Plans To Resume Practice In Homer City
Homer City doctor George Hanna plans to resume general surgery practice in Homer City this fall after a vacation. He has 10 years of local practice and three years of postgraduate work at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospitals. Also noted is a lodge funeral notice for A J Campbell at Askew Funeral Home at 7 30 this evening and Malta party announcements.
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Homer City
George Hanna
Hanna
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Johnstown Lodge No
A. J. Campbell
Askew
Dames of Malta
Robert C. Rounsley
W. M. Thurs
George A. Goebert
Indiana County Courthouse to close for long holiday weekend
The Indiana County Courthouse will be closed Saturday and Monday. County offices would normally stay open until Saturday noon, but officials are granting a long holiday weekend from Friday evening through Tuesday morning.
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Indiana County
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