Dulles Presses Foreign Aid as Vital Cold War Tool
Secretary of State Dulles stressed the administration will defend its foreign aid program as essential against communism. In a radio television report on his Asia tour, he said aid is crucial to keep the free world intact and warned that despotism would grow without such support. He voiced optimism about Asia’s future despite Soviet and Chinese tactics, cited Formosa as the main hotspot, and reiterated that the U.S. seeks no domination or mutual defense ties beyond necessity.
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Indiana Driver Jailed On 110 MPH Chase
Kenneth J. Widemire, 21, of Indiana, held in Indiana County jail on five motor vehicle code violations after a high speed chase through Philadelphia Streets and Route 422. Police say the dairy helper accelerated to 110 mph, ran a red light, and used excessive noise to evade officers. He faces hearings before a justice of the peace amid prior fines for related incidents.
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Tito Draws Kremlin Attention With Stalin Denunciation
Diplomatic sources say Tito may visit Moscow later this year as Khrushchev and other Soviet leaders publicly denounce Stalin. Tito, once mocked in Soviet cartoons, now gains respect as a rare Communist figure who defied Stalin and survived. Pravda treats him as Comrade Tito amid warming ties after Stalin’s death.
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Man Held in Death Case in New Castle
In Lawrence County, Harry Peak, 56, of New Castle, is held in jail awaiting autopsy results on the death of his brother Erin Peak, 54, of Taylor Two. Sheriff Frank L. Coen filed a manslaughter technical charge, saying Harry was the last to see Erin alive after investigators unearthed Erin’s decomposed body from a ditch near Floyd Peak’s home. Erin had been missing since Feb. 8. authorities await Cleveland autopsy results to confirm the cause of death.
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No Change For Women In Hurtin Crash Near Indianapolis
Two women were injured when a car and truck collided on Route 80 four miles north of Indianapolis. Roy Pfeiffer, 52, of Marion Center Road 1, died in the crash. Driver of the truck was Elwood Hairston, 32, of Pittsburgh. Eleanor Sheesley, 22, Marion Center Road 1, is critical, while Isabel Scogsberg, 55, Clymer Road 2, remains in fair condition. The misreported job of Scogsberg as secretary is corrected. she is a housekeeper at the attorney's residence.
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Roy Pfeiffer
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Car Truck Collision Causes $250 In Damages
Indiana Borough police report a panel truck driven by George H. Boring and a car driven by Eugene Pounds collided at Sixth and Church Streets in Indiana yesterday at 5 40 p m. The car sustained $200 in damages while the truck incurred $50.
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Stevenson regrouping as Kefauver builds lead in primaries
Desperate Stevenson regroups as Kefauver presses campaign in California and Minnesota. Stevenson, no longer front-runner, plans do or die tests in Florida on May 29 and California on June 3. They will clash in Alaska and DC delegate contests, while Lyndon Johnson weighs a possible favorite son bid from Texas.
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These Boys Play Rough One Killed
In Rising Sun Indiana two woodsmen fought with an ax iron coal stove shaker hatchet and knives. Pat Mountz about 60 was killed after blows to the head throat and body. Suspect Dilver Chowning 40 held. Merritt Stewart 65 slept through scene. All had been drinking for days.
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Sixth Month Since Ike's Heart Attack
Six months after President Eisenhower suffered a heart attack he began a bid for reelection. Doctors reported steady progress and said he could serve another term, while critics urged a more limited presidency. The campaign question centered on his level of casual and ceremonial duties.
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Ex Mayor Dies in Johnstown Home Slain of 1905 1908 Era
Charles Young age 97 former mayor of Johnstown from 1905 to 1908 died last night. He served as deputy collector of Internal Revenue in Johnstown for 16 years and retired in 1952.
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Winter Curtain Call In State And County Snow Storm
Snow and falling temperatures hit northwestern Pennsylvania with up to six inches inOil City Erie and Warren. Inland towns saw lighter accumulations and roads were mostly clear by noon as crews coned icy patches. One inch fell in Indiana County and Erie Routes 5 and 20 ran on a single lane. Winter weather extended south to Uniontown and Pittsburgh.
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Driver Cleared in Pittsburgh Traffic Death
William Woods aged 26 of Tarentum was cleared by a coroner's jury yesterday in the February 24 traffic death of Joseph Fleischman 41 also of Tarentum. Fleischman was riding as a passenger in Woods' auto when it struck the rear of a parked truck.
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Robbery at Blairsville Sokol Club Update
County detective Roy Schrecengost and deputy Roy McCracken investigated a Friday morning theft at Blairsville Sokol Club. About $120 in coins from a steel box under the register and a cigarette machine were taken after a kitchen window was used to gain entry post closing.
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Roy McCracken
Holy Land dispatch from N DeWitt Ray reports Damascus scenes
N DeWitt Ray writes from Damascus describing biblical sites in the Holy Land including the temple ruins at Baaldek, Moslem bathing rituals toward Mecca, and a contrast between 20th century life and ancient times. He notes an earthquake nearby, refugee camps with many children, and local views on Americans, Russians, and oil politics.
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Orchestra Leader Denies Communist Allegations Against Members
David Walter of the Symphony of the Air says there is no basis to charges of communism against some members. The State Department canceled a planned goodwill tour after secret testimony disclosed by the House Appropriations Committee. FBI had derogatory information on about 30 of the 100 musicians in the group once led by Toscanini.
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Baltimore Postal Service Rolls Out New Look
Baltimore post office introduces thirty four right hand drive trucks with panoramic wind shields and sit stand seating. Officials say the design speeds delivery and cuts costs while enabling curbside service and quicker rural mail drops. Postmaster Neal A. Sibley believes the English style vehicles allow eight hour routes to be completed in seven hours.
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Dance Night At Savoy Club With Walker Orchestra
Leisure note for Saturday events featuring Nerrones band at Dance Night. Kenny Walker Orchestra to perform for Eagles Dance tonight at Widowson's Jewelers. Gazette price listed at 4 95 dollars.
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