Jail Teacher Secretly Marries Student in Elopement
New York art teacher George Wald, 34, is charged with abduction and rape after secretly marrying Sydney Silverman, 17, a former student. The couple eloped in January and were found by her parents when Wald waved the marriage certificate at her Brooklyn home, declaring her his wife. The case, described by Asst. Dist. Atty. Albert Sclafani, notes Wald’s three marriages.
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New York
George Wald
Sydney Silverman
Ward
Sydney
Elkton
Wald
Asst
Albert Sclafani
Brooklyn
Rhee Celebrates 81st Birthday in Seoul
In Seoul, President Syngman Rhee turned 81 as supporters gathered at his hillside mansion to offer prayers for his health and for swift reunification under his leadership. Hundreds lined up to extend congratulations.
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Seoul
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
Canada State May Hike Borrowing Powers And Meri
Senate Democrats forecast approval to raise the General State Authority borrowing from 30 million to a new high of 460 million dollars. Leader Dent said the administration would likely accept about 90 to 100 million, noting not all funds would be spent in the current biennium. GSA finances capital state projects via bonds and borrowings. The item appears on Sales-Page Col. 3.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Dent
GSA
U N Security Council weighs peace envoy for Middle East
The United Nations Security Council debated a U S proposal to send Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold on a peace mission to the Middle East. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. planned to introduce the resolution urging urgent talks with all parties and the UN Palestine truce chief in Jerusalem to ease tensions along Israel's borders.
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United Nations
U. N. Security Council
U. S
Dag Hammarskjold
Middle East
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Council
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Hammarskjold
U. N. Palestine
Jerusalem
Edson L. M. Burns
London
Paris
Middle Eastern
Rafik Asha
Edward Rizk
U. N
South Korean Officers Punished for Keeping Concubines
A military disciplinary commission in Seoul punished 56 South Korean army officers for keeping concubines. Investigations led to 24 dishonorable discharges, 31 suspensions and demotions.
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Seoul
South Korea
Time For A Change Find Increased Sadism In Films
The Senate Juvenile Delinquency subcommittee reported rising emphasis on brutality in movies, comic books, and TV, warning of their influence on young minds. It cited a lack of data linking media to delinquency but noted professionals view brutality as harmful to child development and that films can trigger antisocial behavior in disturbed youths. Lawrence Kefauver said the study covers a year of work by industry groups who shifted to a critical view of brutality in motion pictures.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Ill
Lawrence Sen. Kefauver
D-Tenn
S. Heath
JS. Heath
A and Sons, Inc
Indiana Floral Co Display Highlights Potted Plants
A garbled ad fragment notes Cohen Clymer and Indiana Floral Co offering the greatest variety of potted lilies tulips hyacinth hydrangea azalea. It mentions free brushes and roller sets, a display at Indiana Floral, and references to Easter, missionaries, and a Greenhouse on Homer Road.
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Indiana
Florentino Das
Lady Tim
Hawaii
Philip Floral Co
Truk Cinerai
Carolines
Indiana Floral Co
Wie
Bere
H. B
Homer
Naval
Paulip- George
Cohen
Clymer
Das
Fynck
Purchase Line
Dixonville Rd
Indiana Legion Earns Weekend Titles In Two Tours
Ernest Wilden, 41, dies in a highway accident in Indiana County. Police say his car backfired on a snow covered dirt street as it descended a ditch slope, the frame trapping him under the tire. Legion basketball team wins two tournament championships over the weekend, defeating Manor 78 47 and Export 100 78, then topping Pristow Rockets 67 49 for Windser Community League title. See Ernest-Page 19, Col. 6.
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Indiana Legion
Legionnaires
American Legion
Manor
Export
Indiana
Pristow Rockets
Ernest
Indiana County
Thomas Wilden
Ernest Tipple
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
William Eastment
Victor Swanek
Swanlek
Wilden
Swantek
Adlai Rushes West To Give Estes Battle
LOS ANGELES Adlai Stevenson plans California campaigning with Kefauver for the 68 Democratic delegates. Kefauver, in southern California, hits events in Los Angeles Orange and Riverside counties, appeals for fair open convention, and welcomes Truman support. Stevenson will visit Los Angeles and San Francisco for campaign events with aides.
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Los Angeles
Adlai Stevenson
California
Estes Kefauver
Son
Kefauver
San Francisco
Stevenson
Minnesota
Hig
Chicago
Kefduver
Orange
Riverside
NBC
Truman
Injured Girl Said Worse After Route 80 Crash
Miss Eleanor Sheesley of Marion Center was listed as worse today at Indiana Hospital after a Friday morning car truck collision four miles north of Indiana that also killed Roy Pfeiffer, 2, of Deckers Point. Another injured rider, Mrs Isabele Scogsberg of Clymer R D 1, is reported better and in satisfactory condition with chest injuries.
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Eleanor Sheesley
Marion Center
R. D
Indiana
Indiana Hospital
Roy Pfeiffer
Deckers Point
Isabele Scogsberg
Clymer R. D. 1
Ghost Fence blamed for Devon Lochs Grand National defeat
London reports pursued a ghost fence theory after Queen Mother's gelding Devon Loch collapsed near the post while holding a three length lead in the Grand National. Photographs allegedly showed the horse nearing a water jump that did not exist, sparking rival explanations of a phantom obstacle.
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London
Levon Loch
Queen Mother Elizabeth
Daily Sketch
Devon Loch
Cyprus Ends 24 Hour Curfew After Greek Day Violence
Cyprus returns to work as British end a 24 hour curfew amid one killing and minor violence. Pro Greek islanders threaten renewed unrest as talks of a general strike loom. British agents search for rebel leader Digennis believed disguised as a Greek Orthodox priest. Governor Harding enforces curfews across 15 cities.
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Chakales Nicosia
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Cyrrus
Truck Driver Seriously Hurt In Indiana Farm Mishap
Warren Hendry of Blue Island Illinois lies in serious condition in an Indiana hospital after a freak accident at the Eastern States Farm Cooperative on Water and Eleventh Streets. His clothing caught in the power take-off shaft of a molasses pump while unloading a tank, mangling his right arm as the motor stalled. The Industrial Molasses Corporation, headquartered in Leonia New Jersey, supplied molasses brought from Philadelphia.
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Blue Island
Ill
Indiana
Warren Hendry
Industrial Molasses Corporation
Hendry
Eastern States Farm Cooperative
Water
Eleventh Streets
Leonia
N.J
Philadelphia
Drowned Riding Boat Tragedy in Crab Orchard Lake
A father Prince McSpadden aged 44 and his twin sons Rex and Lex McSpadden with neighbor Roy Woddis Jr and Jerry Sexton drowned when their six foot boat sank on Crab Orchard Lake late Saturday. Trotlines on the bow and a motor started by the elder McSpadden caused the front end to go under. The father, though able to swim, stayed with his sons as they struggled, and young Sexton swam 250 feet to shore.
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Marion
Ill
Peea
Herrin
Crab Orchard Lake
Prince McSpadden
Rex
Lex
Roy Woddis Jr
Jerry Sexton
Sexton
McSpadden
SleSpadden
Industry Uniontown pledges total 110400 for five factories
A group of eight local firms in Uniontown Pa pledged 110400 toward building five new factories as part of a broader campaign to raise 400000 for regional industrial development. The drive aims to spur employment and economic growth in the area.
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Uniontown
Military Port Here Suggested By Saylor
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers urge the Pentagon to seize airports in their districts as military fields. Reps Augustine Kelley and John P. Saylor propose using sites near Greensburg and Johnstown amid crowding at Greater Pittsburgh Airport.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Pentagon
Augustine B. Kelley
Greensburg
John P. Saylor
Johnstown
Allegheny County
Defense Dept
Greater
Pittsburgh
Navy
Air Force
Kelley
Aero Club of
Westmoreland County
West Newton
Smithton
State Road Surfacing To Begin Soon
Harrisburg IM Secretary of Highways Joseph J Lawler announced a 24 219 795 surfacing program for 1955 57 across all counties. Work will use department forces and private contractors and start after winter breakup is measured. Much of the biennium funds were used in 1984. major needs remain to repair roads damaged by winter weather.
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Harrisburg
Joseph J. Lawler
Commonwealth
Lawler
Bandit With Knife Robs Bowling Alley Clerk
In St Louis a bandit armed with a butcher knife assaulted a 68 year old clerk at a bowling alley, tied him to a post for hours, and forced entry to a safe. John W Higgins, a resident at the alley, says he was awakened, made to open the safe, and deprived of 170 dollars before escaping and being recaptured and beaten. A pinboy found him. he received treatment for injuries.
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ST. Louis
John W. Higgins
Higgins
Cas
Committee Makes Farm Bill Changes
A Senate House conference committee takes over the farm bill drafting with five senators and five representatives to decide on price supports parity and soil bank provisions. Sen. Ellender hopes for agreement before a 10 day Easter recess though major differences remain. Rep. Cooley canceled a Benson briefing to avoid further propagandizing and indicated a page reference for more details.
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Washington
Senate House Conference Committee
Senate
House
Soil Bank
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Rep
Cooley
House Agriculture Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Cal
Soviet TU104 jet challenges Europe Asia routes
Moscow unveils mass produced TU104 twin jet slated for international service with Saudi-like range to London direct Moscow to London possible if demand exists. Nordic routes to Stockholm and Copenhagen discussed with Scandinavian Airlines amid broader Soviet links to Peiping New Delhi Kabul and others. U.S. firms Boeing and Douglas race jet models ahead of 1959 debut as Soviets eye Middle East penetration.
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Moscow
Soviet
Russa
Britain
United States
Europe
Asia
Ivan Serov
London
Marshall F. Zhavurenkov
Aeroflot
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Scandinavian Airlines
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Peiping
New Delhi
Kabul
Afghanistan
Zhavorankov
Russia
Middle East
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Sam Snead
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Winfield K. Denton
D-Ind
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Hubert Scudder
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