10 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1954
Page
1
President Eisenhower backs Senator Flanders in the McCarthy dispute, signaling support in the ongoing controversy. The article continues from Page One, outlining the stance and potential political implications for the administration.
A wartime style report details Republican fears over McCarthy era subversion as Eisenhower backs fair play in investigations, Nixon to respond to Stevenson with network time, and unions faced mass CIO ousters. It notes shifts in labor as many locals join other unions, with Br idges' ILWU holding its West Coast base amid widespread reorganization.
Sen Ralph Flanders assails Sen McCarthy in the Senate calling his approach harmful to the Republican party. The VCW veteran, an engineer by training, has long challenged party leaders and advocated reform and broader policy input from fresh GOP lawmakers. He critiques U S strategic focus and urges psychological and spiritual warfare against communism.
General Motors reported 1953 sales of 10.028 billion dollars, taxes of 1.598 billion, and net income of 598 million. Production reached 3.78 million vehicles, with U.S. output 3.216 million and 484 thousand abroad. GM remained the nation’s top earnings generator, surpassing Standard Oil and Bell Telephone.
Vice President Nixon told a Philadelphia Bulletin Forum audience that the United States will fight on its own terms. He credited the shift to the national security team and warned that a Communist victory in Indochina would threaten Asia, Japan, and China, urging continued aid to Southeast Asia. Americans spend about 25 million dollars a year on Valentines.
On the day of testimony under cross examination, Wable's father acknowledged his son had prior trouble including alleged break in at a service station, auto theft, and overtime car rental. The two truckers were found dead last July, shot in the head as they slept in parked trucks. The state showed a signed statement in which Wable admitted knowledge of the slayings but denied pulling the trigger. A state ballistics expert testified both deaths were from the same gun. A thirtysomething claimant shared a similar sleeping-on-the-turnpike case as the final witness.
The bill would cut rates on long distance calls and many consumer goods while canceling about 1.07 billion in excise tax reductions. The Eisenhower administration opposed broad cuts, favoring only temporary extensions, as Ways and Means advanced a 75 page plan with about 1.397 billion in first year cuts. Democrats warned revenue losses could reach 3 to 4 billion annually, while Republicans urged passage as needed for jobs and higher living standards.
Pittsburgh optometrist Dr. Frank C. Ferrante, residing in Corapolis, files a $10,000 damages suit in New Castle against the Victory Case of Wampum. He alleges arrest on Sept 26 1953 for disorderly conduct with the charge later withdrawn, claiming damage to reputation.
Longshoremen on the Manhattan waterfront persisted in a wildcat strike for the sixth day, defying a federal court injunction and union leadership. Some Brooklyn piers reported normal operations while dock work elsewhere remained halted, delaying freighter loading and passenger ship schedules.
Ed Murrow condemned Sen. Joseph McCarthy for confusing the public mind on communism and crossing the line between investigating and persecuting. He offered McCarthy a chance to respond on his CBS program as McCarthy fights for time to answer Adlai Stevenson remarks. CBS noted audience feedback split between supporters and critics, with thousands of letters and telegrams recorded.
HOLLYWOOD Alaska born Diane Wells 31 facing murder charges in the death of Cecil Wells Jr wealthy Fairbanks auto dealer and former All Alaska Chamber of Commerce president killed last Oct. She died in Hollywood Plaza Hotel after taking 40 sleeping tablets. Jazz drummer Johnny Warren 33 her alleged lover stands trial in Alaska next month. Wells had alleged she was beaten during a break in at the Fairbanks home and Warren aided the defense. Detectives noted a farewell note blaming herself for the affair and the crime.
Multiple obituaries from Indiana County and nearby areas record the deaths of Elizabeth Jane Work 1866 1954 and others including Leonard McDermott Archibald Coleman and Howard Gaston. Details cover birthplaces dates burial plans church affiliations, surviving relatives, funeral home arrangements and service times.
A man recounted finding the area girl murdered around 1 30 pm and notifying authorities. Coroner Joseph Gavekar and Sgt James Blair said the victim was slain by unknown persons, with autopsy conducted by Dr Ralph Green. Police noted slash wounds to the chest and a mangled face. the girl last seen entering Roosevelt Hotel Gallitzia Monday evening. The body was found after she had been away from home at least 24 hours. exact cause of death awaits pathology report.
Pledges were accepted for the purchase of stock in the corporation during last night's session. Mrs. Elizabeth Barron was appointed to secure bids and samples for the actual stock. A meeting has been scheduled Tuesday evening March 18 at 7 30 p m in the middle school building to elect the remaining board members and to formulate further plans. The meeting will be open to the public and all those who are interested are urged to attend.
The Polish Communist Party opened its second postwar congress with Nikita Khrushchev observing. The gathering, initially set for February 18, was postponed without explanation. Delegates from at least 20 Asian and European nations attend as observers.
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