Dorsey Brothers Jazz Pioneers Die At 53
Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey dies at 53 after a long career with his brother Tommy Dorsey. The pair formed a famous orchestra featuring stars like Glenn Miller and Bob Crosby, selling over 110 million records before their split in 1925. Jimmy later conducted for Ring Crosby in Hollywood and led a prolific solo career.
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Tommy
Jimmy
Paul Whiteman
Vincent Lopez
Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
Glenn Miller
Charlie Spivak
Ray McKinley
Bob Crosby
Hollywood
Ring Crosby
Jane
Julie Hilton
Backache Relief Ad Promises Quick Sleep Aid
A dubious advertisement touts pills claiming rapid pain relief for backaches and headaches. It persuades readers to ask for “new, loose sive and wave money” and to “Get Loan’a Pilla today” with promises of immediate sleep, vague ingredients, and sensational health benefits.
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Ruth
Governor Loses Fight Over State Budget Increases
Democrats delayed bills for a week arguing GOP moves steamroll cuts. House approved 31.3 million for school siting and 3 million for industrial development with a 3.8 million for some clearance. Senate GOPs eyed smaller boosts as omnibus bill grows to 1.12 billion. Pardons Board shakeup proposed with lieutenant governor chairing and selections by courts and governor. Read The Gazette Classified Acts.
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Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
State Pardons Board
State Supreme Court
State Superior Court
Govenor
Leutenant
Internal Affairs
Commonwealth
Caution By Stassen Urged In Arms Talks
Europeans criticize Sissen for informal 23 page summary on disarmament as Britain, France, and Canada oppose two way American Soviet talks. Dulles and Stassen align on cautious approach. Stassen to chart next moves in talks with State Department and then return to London.
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Stassen
Sissen
Zorin
London
Britain
France
Canada
Dulles
State Department
Senate Extends Soil Bank After Session
The Senate extended the soil bank program in the farm bill, continuing payments through 1958 crops with $500 million authorized. Senator Russell led conferees urging House approval of extensions, while Mundt defeated a $7.50 per acre money cap by 40 to 38, aided by four Democrats and four last minute party switches. The House had earlier voted to end liberal acreage reserve payments, setting up a likely Senate House compromise on farm policy.
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Senate
Eisenhower
Senate House
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
House
Soil Bank
Lansche
Ohio
Mundt
R-Sd
Carroll
Cale
Hennings
Humphrey
Minn
Holland
Fla
Ike Hosts Forty At Breakfast
Washington reports President Eisenhower hosted a breakfast for 40 House Republicans marking his return to regular duties after a stomach illness. He discussed administration programs briefly, notably a school construction bill, and hinted at budget cuts. attendees noted his improved mood despite a subdued market reaction to the illness.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
Rep
Brown
Ohio
White House North
Congressional
Rep. Arends
Ilinois
Electric Strike Shuts Youngwood Plant
Westinghouse Electric Corp Youngwood plant halted by a 208 worker strike. Company calls the walkout illegal while the AFL-CIO International Union of Electrical Workers says it was unauthorized. Strike centers on union complaint over personal records requirements.
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Youngwood
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Cerein
Afl-Ciq International Union of Electrical Workers
Smallest Son stone hearing aid showcased with glasses
A description notes a compact hearing aid worn with regular eyeglasses. It emphasizes there is no in ear button and the device remains unobtrusive on the wearer.
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Sonstone
Obituaries notice for Hugh Frew and related deaths
Hugh Frew 81 of Butler passes away June 11 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Robinson-Lyne Funeral Home Indiana to arrange. Judson F. Butterbaugh 237 N 8th Indiana dies unexpectedly June 11 at home. Blairsville resident Barbara Wilmes dies at home June 7. services Thursday at 2 pm at Hallow Funeral Home Blairsville. Edwin J. Wilmes dies. survived by wife Mary and three grandchildren. services Thursday at 2 pm in Blairsville cemetery arrangements.
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Hugh Frew
North Dufty Road
Butler
Butler Memorial Hospital
Frew
Mary Elizabeth (Caldwell
Indiana
Robinson-Lyne Funeral Home
Judson F. Buterbaugh
North 8Th Street
Blairsville
Burrell Township
Robinson - Lytie’s
Pittsburgh
John
Barbara (Lundell) Wilmes
Rev
Burton Long
Mary
Werland
Ron
Wilmes
Frank
Edwin J. Wilmes
Boswell
Hen
sHallow Funeral Home
South
Walnut Street
Judge Views Girard Case Arguments
Washington federal judge weighed whether a trial in Japan would violate William Girard’s constitutional rights. The judge planned to decide next week if Girard, an Army specialist, should be tried by a court martial or by a Japanese court amid international tension.
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William
Girard
Joseph C. McGarraghy
U.S
Megarraghy
3. C
Dulles
Wilson
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