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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1956
Page
1
Riots sweep Tunis and Algiers as France prepares emergency powers and martial law options. Mollet faces National Assembly vote while riot police guard Paris streets and Algerian workers march on the Assembly.
Public pressure rises for a flood control dam on the upper Allegheny River to prevent future floods in Warren and nearby towns. In Warren 15,000 residents begin cleanup as National Guard volunteers aid mop-up. A group forms in Pittsburgh to push Allegheny Reservoir plans. No casualties reported as waters recede and Warren General Hospital resumes activity.
A Midland Texas reader asks for information on Virginia, praising Portsmouth Virginia as an ideal city while expressing weariness with Texas wind and monotony. The port city faced flood damage with sections of Warren cut off and expected losses likely surpassing 500000 dollars from a disaster described as the worst in history.
Robert Blasier, chief negotiator for Westinghouse Electric, warns no settlement is in sight after a 14 day AFL-CIO strike by the IUE. Government officials defer peace moves till Monday as a three man panel proposed terms that Westinghouse accepted but the union rejects in part. Blasier says the package remains on the table while the stalemate centers on arbitration for 93 dismissed employes over alleged picket line violence. About 44,000 IVE members have been on strike since October 17.
Retailers in Pennsylvania face fines or imprisonment for advertising that they will absorb the new 3 percent sales tax. The Revenue Dept said such ads are illegal and stores could be fined up to $1,000 or jailed up to a year or both. Furniture dealers are among those cited for this practice.
A Chicago pediatrician told the Michigan State Medical Society that alcohol is the safest and best tranquilizer to ease anxiety in cerebral palsy patients, arguing it’s preferable to drugs. The claim was reported as part of a forum noting medical opinions and studies.
Governor Leader of Pennsylvania accused President Eisenhower's administration of fraud at a New Mexico Democratic fundraiser. He urged Democrats to target the President, said Nixon could be replaced this fall, and cited a Knight suggestion as the basis for a new running mate.
Tokyo based Peiping radio broadcast claims photographs captured from U S balloons show U S military reconnaissance over China. The People's Daily editorial states the film depicts the Luanho River area in Hopei Province and is used to accuse U S spying.
Washington Senator Jackson says Congress may add mandatory controls to foreign aid to curb Western trade with Russia. The Eisenhower administration seeks about five billion dollars for the coming fiscal year. The Senate Investigations Subcommittee, chaired by McClellan, will invite Secretary Dulles to testify on details of the 1954 easing of East-West trade controls.
Allegheny County grand jury yesterday indicted Fred B Alberts White Oak Justice of the Peace and an area councilman and constable on six counts of extortion and four of misdemeanor in office fee padding. He is free on $1000 bail.
The Missouri mule, a 57 year staple of Kansas City livestock history, is being removed from the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show to make room for more show horses. Show organizers cite higher stall demand for horses and will eliminate the male mule competition for next fall’s event. Verdun the WWI mascot is among famous mules tied to the breed’s history.
Two women died and two men were injured in a head-on collision on Route 22 three miles west of EXPORT. Mrs Mary Facchine 46 of Weedville Elk County and Miss Beatrice Davis 35 of Pittsburgh were killed instantly. The crash involved a school bus a truck and two autos. John K Davis 64 and John Facchine 46 were taken to Greensburg with Davis in critical condition and Facchine in fair condition. Police attributed the crash to a big truck turning right off the three lane highway forcing the bus into the center lane.
Washington AP report says former Colorado Governor Dan Thornton is among westerners discussed to replace Interior Secretary McKay who will leave around June 1 to run for Oregon Senate seat now held by Morse. Morse seeks re election as a Democrat despite Republican origin.
Political observers in New Hampshire anticipate a possible write in movement for the Republican vice presidential preference poll next Tuesday in the first in the nation primary. Eisenhower's likely win could steer the 14 member GOP delegation while Knowland backers shift support and rivals seek an upset for Kefauver in the Democratic race. See Hampshire-Page 6, Col 2.
Six Democratic candidates from Pittsburgh challenge state leaders over the 4 sales tax. Albert Elko, McKeesport City Treasurer, seeks the Vin District Congress nomination, John T. Walsh aims for re election to the state legislature, and Thomas F. Sullivan Frank Sealise Stephen Christian and Arthur O. Guesman seek state legislative nominations. Sullivan, as spokesman, says Democrats swept into office against the tax and accuse leaders of breaking faith with Pennsylvanians.
Charles Piper, 26, of Sutersville, Westmoreland County, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a girlfriend drove his car in a Dec 28 collision that killed Catherine Morgan of Pittsburgh. Dorothy Powell, 20, pleaded guilty to the same charge and testified Piper ordered her to drive saying he was too drunk. Sentencing was postponed as a motion for a new trial may be filed.
Greek military guards posted at the British and American embassies as protests over Archbishop Makarios’s banishment from Cyprus turned violent. Demonstrators burned a British-owned bus line, smashed windows, and tried to reach the British Embassy while riot squads held them back. Church leaders appealed to global Orthodox organizations for aid, including a plea to Moscow’s Russian Orthodox Church.
Police found 10 unpaid traffic tickets against Arthur L Pais ner, tied to the $18,000 Port Chester bank holdup case, adding fresh worries after his arrest.
Harrisburg reports Sen George N Wade says a bill to raise auto registration fees was not processed in time to affect current licenses. The plan would raise fees to 36, 16 for cars and 18 for wagons, with 10 dollar plates already printed. Lincoln Neb beef controversy follows amid a chicken dinner served to Vice President Nixon at a GOP banquet, prompting humorous replies from Chester Paxton and party treasurer Joseph Wishart.
Washingtons two daily newspapers The Observer and The Reporter will cost seven cents per copy starting Monday. James Lyon, president and general manager of Observer Publishing Co., said the increase is the first since recent price hikes in newsprint, machinery, and materials.
A rolling earthquake was felt over a large area of Humboldt County in extreme northern California last night. No damage was reported. A second shock was reported at Ferndale, about 40 miles south.
In a tight tie breaking vote Vice President Nixon narrowly saved the administration price support program for wheat. The 46-45 result defeated a higher rigid support level, contrasting with earlier 54-41 votes on cotton corn and peanuts, triggering a hours long parliamentary uproar.
The report chronicles protests in Nicosia and Athens over deportations of archbishop Makarios and Greek Orthodox leaders, with riots, tear gas, arrests, and press censorship. It notes Makarios possibly sent to Seychelles, Greek reactions, and U S, British, and Algerian-related tensions across Paris, Tunis, and Amman as governments seek aid and navigate alliances.
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