Meekly Surrenders After All Night Manhunt
An escaped convict, Gray haired 50 year old, surrendered to police at dawn near a wooded area in Butler after an all night chase. He had broken from a moving patrol car following the shooting of Sheriff James R. Later and expressed sorrow, saying he was sorry for what he did and calling the sheriff a friend. The arrest ended a long pursuit as officers, photographers, and reporters closed in.
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Pittsburgh
Shentihy
Butler
James‘r
Northumberland County
Allegheny County
House unit cuts funds on Bomarc missile program
The House Appropriations Committee slashed 162.7 million dollars from Air Force Bomarc funding while preserving the Nike-Hercules anti aircraft missile appropriation at 95 million. The panel urged an early, clear decision on which missile to keep, stressing focus on a rapid policy choice amid interservice contention. The report notes the Bomarc cut as part of pressuring a quick, firm decision by Defense officials.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Amy
Air Force
Jguick - Redormendation
Sec.of Defense
Neil H. McElroy
House
Army
Strategic Air Command
Navy
National Guard
Monkeys Able and Baker Survive Missile Nose Cone Flight
Cape Canaveral reports two monkeys named Able and Baker survived a Jupiter nose cone flight to 300 miles altitude and 10 000 mph. Despite a telemetry gap before landing, doctors say both animals are alive and unharmed. The test marks a significant step toward manned orbital flight and shows minimal ill effects from blast off and weightlessness.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Army
Able
Baker
U.S
Summit hinges on Geneva talks progress
President Eisenhower told Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko that a summit depends on progress at the Geneva East West talks. The 30 minute White House meeting also involved the American British and French high ministers. Gromyko called the session pleasant and useful. Hagerty noted Eisenhower urged peaceful solutions for Germany and other Europe issues as Geneva proceeds.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Andrei’ Gromyko
Geneva
White’ House
Gromyko
Maurice Couve de Murville
Selwyn" Lloyd
James C. Hagerty
Europe
Hagerty
Gery
iSherriff's Pal Gives Version of Slaying
In a Pittsburgh report, Merlin Diehl recounts Sheriff James R. Lauer and John Butler detailing a slaying amid a web of feuds. The House Appropriations Committee trimmed funding while warning of Defense Department cuts. Butler fled into a swamp after a fatal incident, described under tense political and military undertones.
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Merlin Diehl
Art Cierva
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
John Butler
Massive Dulles funeral marks solemn Arlington ceremony
US and foreign officials attended as Dulles was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. The page notes a quiet hilltop grave and a ceremonial sendoff with dignitaries observing the service.
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U.S
Dulles
Arlington
Ceme
Double No Hitter Dawns In Tri-County Classic
Haddix like pitcher Joe Saffron and Wagner Indiana High combined for a rare double no hitter in a five inning game halted by rain. Lamar High edged 1 to 0 as Jim Hatter scored after being hit, stealing second and third, and scoring on a fielder's choice.
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Harvey
Haddix
Pirates
Joe Saffron
Homer City
Dave
Wagner
Indiana High
Saffron
Lamar High
Indiana
Lamar
Wildcats
Jim Hatter
Pa Senate Reenacts Gas and Transfer Taxes
The Pennsylvania Senate gave final approval to reenactment of gasoline and realty transfer taxes due to expire Sunday night. The measures, approved unanimously with six members present, return to the House which has suspended sessions this week after Rep. Allen Gibson’s death. If House approves conference reports, Gov. Lawrence will sign. Two cents of the five-cent gasoline tax is set to expire.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Aaron
House
Allen Gibson
R—Warren
H. G. Andrews
Scale Change For Surplus Foods Assistance
Indiana County commissioners announced a slight rise in the monthly income scale for surplus foods. Residents near the previous limit should inquire at the courthouse to see eligibility under the higher allowance. Changes generally range from ten to forty nine dollars per month based on dependents.
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Indiana County
Memorial Day Observances Across Indiana County
Memorial Day observances highlight county services with church events parades and cemetery tributes. Indiana hosts a morning program in Memorial Park with VFW Post 1939 American Legion Post and Disabled American Veterans, featuring speeches by Parnell and Davis, band music, and wreath placements from Revolutionary War to Korea. Homer City, Clymer, Burnside, Plumville, Elderton and other towns schedule parades and cemetery services led by local legions and school bands, with meals, games, and a dance following in various venues.
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Indiana County
Indiana
Memorial Park
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion Post
Americay Veter
Indiana Joint High School
Benjamin Franklin
Harold Lillie
Indiana Christian Church
Homer City
Kenneth Davis
Homer
Old Cemetery
Hom
Er City American Legion
Davis
Harrigan St
Homer City Memorial Field
Main St
Church St
Laura Lamar
Unis
Clymer
Little League
Dee Miller
Harold McCormick
Clymer High School
Little League Field
Burnside
George Moreth
First Baptist Church of
Glen i Campbell
John E. Stebbins
Christian and ‘Missionary Alliance Church of
The
Harmony Joint High School
Pand
Glen Campbell
Cherry Tree Legion
Plumville
Frank Lawrence
Graystone United Presbyterian Church of
Indiana County Baseball League
Lucernemines
Plumville Park
Elderton
Jacob J. Hobaugh
Ford
Williams Store
No Gazette On Saturday Memorial Day Notice
The Indiana Evening Gazette will not publish Saturday due to the Memorial Day holiday. Complete weekend news will be included in Monday's edition.
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Indiana Evening Gazette
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