Legislature Reconsiders Sales Tax Amid Amendments
The House approved Senate amendments broadening sales tax exemptions for industry and kept the 3 percent levy from falling to 2 percent on June 1, while scrapping the stamp plan. GOP leaders and Democrats clashed over potential veto, with projections of revenue near 500 million over two years, and a counterview of about 40 million.
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Émly
House
Flower Branch
Senate
House of the Senate
Francis Worley
Adams
David Bies
Allegheny
Feaye
Daniel Erb
Blair
Norman Wood
Lancaster
Herbert Fineman
Granville Jones
Joseph McGee
Susie Monroe
Philadelphia
Martin Mihm
Sen
Rowland
B.mahany
Teres
Albert S. Rendinger
Readinger
GOP
Secretary of Highways
Highways Department
George N. Wade
Egypt pushes UN buffer and El Auja withdrawal demands
Egypt demands UN buffer forces on both sides of the 1949 armistice line and Israel's withdrawal from El Auja as conditions to end the war state. Israel rejects UNEF in Israeli territory. Egypt seizes Barclays Bank assets as part of a broader move to take over foreign banks and insurers in Gaza. A UN convoy planned to move flour into Gaza to aid over 200,000 Palestinian refugees.
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Hammarskjold
U.N
Gaza Strip
Egypt
Israel
el Auja
Sinai
Negev
Suez Canal
UNEF
Middle East
Bar Jclays 'Bank
Gaza
Haifa
Strip
French Seek Missile Aid Like British
The article notes discussions among U.S. officials about sharing guided missiles with France and possibly West Germany to strengthen NATO and allied relations. It cites Senate figures Bridges and Knowland, Secretary Dulles, and President Eisenhower, with Bermuda meeting hints of broad policy directives, and critiques from Kennedy on the Baghdad Pact status and Arab politics implications.
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France
Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
U.S
Bridges
R-Nh
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
White House
West Germany
Dulles
Hennings
Bermuda
Hemings
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Germany
Sen
Knowland
California
United States
Sen. Kennedy
D-Mass
Britain
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
Pakistan
Kennedy
Just Thirsty Hiker Convicted of Moonshine Case
In Louisville, Kentucky Herbert Underwood and Gordon Howell were convicted by a Federal District Court of moonshine activity after revenue officers encountered them while they wore out seeking a drink. Each received a sentence of one year and one day in prison.
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Louisville
Herbert
Underwood
Revenue
Fry
Gordon Howell
British Shipyard Strike Signals Broad Wage Clash
British call for a public court over a wage settlement looms as shipyard unions threaten a nationwide strike. engineers stoppage since Saturday targets planes autos electrical gear and tools, with 3 million workers to walk out by April 6 if unresolved. Ship employers offer a small raise while unions seek 7 to 4 percent, arguing profits and export impact. Queen Elizabeth docks at Southampton despite a boycott and separate mooring crews strike over government tugs aiding Queen Mary sailing.
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Southhampton
Queens
Steer On The Run Tough To Kill
A steer escaped from the Louisville stockyards yesterday and was pursued by two policemen. After multiple pistol shots, the animal remained active until more officers arrived with a rifle. The steer finally dropped after the eighth shot to its forehead.
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Louisville
Bym
Big Shot Beck Faces Big Trouble
A profile of James R. Beck, longtime Teamsters leader tied to Seattle real estate wealth. Describes his 1952 election, wealth, salary, and lifestyle, including his reputation as the union’s highest paid figure and his dismissal of certain figures as he built membership and wealth.
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Seattle
Beck
United States
Teamsters
Umion
National Union
Two Way Battle In Mayor Race In Pittsburgh May Primary
Republicans will nom two candidates in a GOP battle for mayor with Thomas McCaffrey dropping out. Joseph A. McArdle and John Drew remain as contenders. Democrats field incumbent Mayor David L. Lawrence seeking a fourth term against Theodore Moritz, a former congressman.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas McCaffrey
Joseph A. McArdle
John Drew
David L. Lawrence
Theodore Moritz
Brahms Work Premiered By New Orleans Symphony
The world premiere of Virgil Thomson s orchestration of Nine Chorale Prelude s by Brahms was performed last night in New Orleans by the New Orleans Symphony conducted by Thomson. Ed Brooks of the Times-Picayune praised the piece as harmonious and tonal. Industrialist Edward P Benjamin commissioned the work saying it charms and cheers and tranquill music. About 1500 attended the premiere.
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New Orleans
Virgil Thomson
Johannes Brahms
New Orleans Symphony
Thomson
Ed Brooks
The
Times-Picayune
Brahms
Edward P. Benjamin
Preiere
Beck Challenges Authority of Probers in Union Funds Hearing
The Senate Investigations subcommittee hearing opened with Beck resisting the panel’s jurisdiction and refusing to release financial records. McClellan overruled the challenge, citing Senate resolution authority to probe alleged improper labor union activities and use of union funds, including a reported $320,000 Seatte treasury siphon. Beck asserted constitutional privileges and indicated he would not waive them, while reporters watched live on WTOP in Washington.
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Otset
McClellar
WTOP
Washington
Beck
McClellan
Congress
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Newsmen
Senate
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Special
Europe
Jeamsters Union Treasury
Seatte
Great Plains States Snow Rescue Efforts Amid Line of Trains
Snowbound trains across Kansas and Nebraska prompted major rescue by air and ground crews. Red Cross volunteers, National Guard, and helicopters evacuated 440 cross country passengers from two streamliners in western Kansas and rescued 215 aboard the City of St Louis near Winona. Passengers received heat and meals in Oakley and Liberal, while some suffered heart issues and insulin needs. Weather hindered other lines including Grand Canyon Limited and Chief, with dozens of trains delayed.
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Red Cross
Texas Panhandle
Wip
Kansas
Merde
Kan
Rock Island
Golden State Limited
St-Louis
Winona
Oakley
Union
Pecific
National Guard
Golden State ‘Limited
George A. Vrilakas
Roberta
Calif
St.Louis
Grand Canyon Limited
Deerfield
Garden City
Santa Fe
Newton
el Capitan
Chicago
Missouri Pacific
Colorado Eagle
Pratt
Kansas City
New Mexico
Ohio Valley
Iowa
Missouri
Great Lakes
Pennsylvania
New York
Lower
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Indi ‘Ana
Teachers Must Reply To Red Query
In a ruling on an appeal from Philadelphia English teacher Samuel M. Kaplan the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a teacher who refuses to answer questions about Communist connections can be suspended without pay. Kaplan was suspended November 20 1953 and dismissed January 7 1954. the court upheld the school boards and reversed the Philadelphia court awarding him back pay. Justice Musman wrote the majority opinion while Chief Justice Jones filed a dissent.
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Pittsburgh
State Supreme Court
Samuel M. Kaplan
Philadelphia
Kaplan
State’ Superior Court
Supreme Court
Michael A. Musmanno
Charles Alvin Jones
McKeeport Mayor Nomination Seen to Clifford Fiegal
Clifford Carl son, former police magistrate, withdraws leaving businessman Clif ford' Fiegal poised to secure the Republican nomination for mayor in McKeesport Pennsylvania. Carlson's exit clears Fiegal's path to the party's nomination.
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Sure
Union president Beck signals term plans amid 1954 loan questions
Beck faced questions about loans made in 1954 to the union by Beck, not reflected in union books. Before a Miami Beach convention, newsmen asked if he would seek another five year term and whether he anticipated any opposition. He offered a cautious reply, stressing concern over the financial entries.
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Beck
Miami Beach
Crashing Gate Proved Costly in Richmond Incident
Ronald W. Ehrman a 19 year old Navy airman admitted to Judge Clare Horner that he was drunk after racing through the Richmond San Rafael Bridge toll gates last week without paying fare. He was fined 100 for nonpayment of toll 158 for drunken driving and speeding total 258 dollars. Tolls both ways 150 dollars.
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Richmond
Calif
Ronald W. Ehrman
Navy
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Clare Horner
Quakers Approve Fifth Amendment Use in Case
The librarian Mary Knowles is free awaiting appeal on her conviction after community pressure and internal debate. A report by Alan R. Hunt and Paul A. Lacey argues you cannot assume guilt for those invoking the Fifth Amendment and questions the fairness of committee inquiries into personal belief and political stance.
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Mary Knowles
Ball
Alan R. Hunt
Philadelphia
Paul 4. Lacey
The
University of Pennsylvania
Obituaries from Indiana County PA March 24 1967
Multiple obituaries list Paul Bobak of Heshbon born June 1886 in Austria Hungary. He died March 24 1967 at Wright Est Home in Marchand after a long illness. Burial in Oakland Cemetery Indiana. Also Clara F Lytle formerly of Indiana died March 25 in Lorton VA. Sealand infant daughter died same day. Elizabeth Melind Spires 8 died Blairsville March 24. survivors include four sons and one daughter. services March 27 Blairsville. Blair Baker 76 of Cherry Tree died March 25 after illness. survivors many. services March 28 Cherry Tree. N H Taylor of Indiana died March 25. survivors include husband and children. private services March 28 Oakland Cemetery.
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Paul Bobak
Heshbon
Marchand
Austria-Hungary
Indiana County
Robinson
Roberngon
Lytle's
N. 7Th. Street
Indiana
Guy E. Terpe
Wesleyan Methodist Church of Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
Clara F. Lytle
Lorton
Lytle
Eugene
Paul Lytle
Robinson - Lytie
Elizabeth Melind
James Dunmire
West Chestnut Street
Blairsville
Charles .L. Spires
Shellsburg
Bed
Ford County
Joseph Smith
Elizsabeth Magnus Baughman
Richard H. Bartley
Blair Baker
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Jesse
Ida Pittman Baker
Baker
Presbyterian Churette
Bernice Moore
Helen
Charles Kennedy
Pine Grove
James B. Jr
Fort Lee
N.J
Ruth Baker
New York City
Martha Jane
E. J. Wills
Des Moines
Iowa
Dolla Hevner
Cherry Tree
Martha Long
Lock Haven
Martin Baker
Clearfield
Kathryn Aaron
McCracken
James Matz
C.F
N. H. Taylor
Indiana Hospital
West Lebanon
Edward
Gertrude Altman Harrold
Taylor
Presbyterian Church of
Dean
Ada) Fulmer
N. Edward
Courtland
N.Y
Clair A
Jack E
Greensburg
Leroy Watkeck
Indiana RD
M.S. Harrold
Evan Harrold
Lucerne Mines
Lawrence Harrold
Vander Erift
Sutila
Wayne Avenue
Lawrence R. Doak
County Workers Ordered to Drop Political Activity
Allegheny County Housing Authority warned 107 employees to cease political activity by April 4 under Hatch Act rules. Five named workers include C B Bruno Sharpsburg councilman, Cullen J Recht Clarion magistrate, George Mateland Rankin councilman, William Price Rankin councilman, and Dick Weir South Fayette Two.
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Allegheny County Housing Authority
C. Howard McPeak
C. B. Bruno
Sharpsburg
Cullen J. Recht
Clarion
George Mateland
Rankin Founcilman
William'. Price
Rankin
Dick Weir
South Fayette
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Keith Whittaker
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Stanley F. Reed
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