Holdup Is One Of Biggest In City's History
Four gunmen robbed the Woodside Queens branch of Chase Manhattan Bank during morning rush hour and fled with an estimated 200 000 to 300 000 dollars. The manager and 10 employees were herded into a rear vault. police call it one of New York City's largest bank robberies.
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New York
INS
Chase Manhattan Bank
New York City
Queens
Woodside
The
Bank
Midtown Manhattan
Traffic caution and spring road work in city area
State highway department posts temporary route signs on Route 108 at East Washington street and Cro ton avenue warning through traffic closure. Debris in cartway risks accidents while rubbish haulers operate. City and state crews plan 1955 street marking and grass care efforts. Volunteer firemen busy with grass fires as warm weather returns. residents urged to avoid careless outdoor burning and dress warmly to prevent colds.
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State Highway Department
East Washington Street
Croton Avenue
Harlansburg Road
Daily Weather Report Partly cloudy with showers
Partly cloudy and mild with a few scattered showers mainly in the south. High around 60. Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy and cooler with low near 40. 24 hour stats show max 75 min 54 precip traces river 6.2 feet. Year ago max 67 min 51 precip 0.4 inches.
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Portion
United States
Traces River
Offer To Buy United Plant Not Confirmed
An unconfirmed offer to purchase the government owned plant once occupied by United Engineering and Foundry was reported, with engineering surveys under way by several firms. Pittsburgh broker Thomas McCaffrey said seven prospects were named in news releases and one may use a plant as partial payment. The Industrial Luncheon at New Castle Country Club drew over 80 attendees including officials and business representatives.
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New Castle News
Walter F. Downey
General Services Administration
Greater New Castle Association
Thomas McCaffrey
Pittsburgh
United Engineering
Peter A. Strobel
U. S
Edward A. DeCarbo
Lester Steele
National Society of Industrial Realtors
McCaffrey
G. B. Zanniser
GNCA
New Castle Country Club
United Plant
Donald J. Lehman
GSA
United Engineering and Foundry Company
United
Walter F. Dow
Mental Hospital Facilities To Be Greatly Expanded
Harrisburg state welfare secretary Harry Shapiro announced a sweeping program to expand mental hospital facilities and improve salaries. Plans discussed include adding 700 to 800 beds, a no politics rule for managers, and tenure aims for professional and technical staff.
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Harrisburg
Ins
State Welfare
Harry Shapiro
Ohio Turnpike see near millionth vehicle crossing
The Ohio Turnpike Commission reports 797 846 vehicles used the Eastgate section and paid 331 678 in tolls. A millionth vehicle is expected to cross this month. March revenues reached 91 689 with the 241 mile highway across northern Ohio slated for completion in October.
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Columbus
INS
Ohio Turnpike Commission
Eastgate
Ohio Turnpike
Ohio
Death notices for several residents listed in regional records
John M. McGrath 73 of 1633 Pulaski Road. Miss Minnie Lamm 90 of R D 2 Union Township. John C. Rust 78 of R D 2 New Wilmington. Thomas Wayne Fyffe infant of R D 2 Volant. John Mihutz 68 of 131812 South Jefferson Street.
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John M. McGrath
Pulaski Road
Miss Minnie Lamm
R. D
Union Township
John C. Rust
New Wilmington
Thomas Wayne Fyffe
Volant
John Mihutz
South
Jefferson Street
U S Uproar Over Matsu And Quemoy Checks Reds
Washington reports say Far East intelligence hints that U S concern over Quemoy and Matsu may have slowed Red activity offshore. A Formosa sourced note suggests confusion within Washington helped confuse the Communists amid congressional debate on defending the islands.
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U.S
Matsu
Quemoy
Washington
INS
Far East
U. S
Formosa
Congress
Eisenhower
Jupiter Radio Signals Reported From Space
Two scientists Bernard Burke and Kenneth Franklin of the Carnegie Institution report Jupiter emits radio bursts detected by a large radio telescope near Seneca Maryland. They say the waves resemble thunderstorm static and may come from atmospheric disturbances on Jupiter though the exact cause is unknown.
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Princeton
N.J
Jupiter
Earth
American Astronomical Society
Bernard F. Burke
Kenneth L. Franklin
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Seneca
Burke
Franklin
Arnegienstitution
Judas Betrayal Remembered in Christ’s Last Footsteps
A poetic meditation recalling Jesus’s betrayal in Bethany, Judas Iscariot’s 30 silver coins, and Christ's fate on that Wednesday. The verse ties the act to lasting shame and the archetype of betrayal. Julien C Hyer is cited as the author.
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John
Christ
Bethany
Satan
Judas
Jesus
Democrats Win Victory In Chicago And Michigan States
Democrats claim Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley victory and top Michigan wins in eight state races. Recounts loom in six races as party leaders hail end of GOP control, boosting Adlai E. Stevenson and Gov. G. Mennen Williams prospects for 1956.
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Chicago
Michigan
Richard J. Daley
Adlai E. Stevenson
State Police Abandon Hunt For Rev Detrick
State police said Rev. R. Blaine Detrick of Slippery Rock has been found in Flint Michigan working in an auto plant. The search was called off after information from six people indicated he is alive. He disappeared March 28 after leaving home to make pastoral calls. He was last seen in Slippery Rock near a bank after cashing a $7 check. His car was found abandoned near New Castle. His wife Marguerite believes amnesia due to church strain. The congregation offered $1000 for information and Slippery Rock students joined the search. He is a pastor and father of two.
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Butler
Blaine Detrick
Slippery Rock
Flint
Mich
John Burke
Burke
Detrick
Detroit
Marguerite
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Flint Automobile Company
Raymond Detrick
Raymond
Slippery Rock State Teachers College
Still Battling Forest Fire In North Carolina
State military and volunteer fire fighters fought to hold the line against a massive forest fire threatening coastal villages Rose Bay and Panzer eight miles northwest of Swanquarter North Carolina The blaze covered 250000 acres in one week as rains were awaited to end the danger.
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Swanquarter
N.C
Wildern
Army
Marine
Coast Guard
Rose Bay
Panzer
Here
Allies Demand Treaty Give Full Freedom To Austria
The United States Britain and France warned Russia they will not accept an Austrian treaty lacking full freedom and independence. The Big Three seek clear Soviet positions before next week's Moscow talks with Austrian Chancellor Raab. They doubt Moscow aims for permanent neutrality and hope for clarifications on Austria’s sovereignty.
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William Galbraith
United Press
Washington
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Austria
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Julius Raab
Soviet Union
Europe
John Foster
Governor In Closed Door Tax Session in Harrisburg
Gov. George M. Leader and advisers meet in the executive mansion to craft a long-range fiscal program with at least 400 million dollars in new revenue for the 1955-57 biennium. The budget is expected to exceed one and a half billion dollars and includes key aides and legislators in the talks.
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Harrisburg
INS
George M. Leader
Executive Mansion
Herbert B. Cohen
Roy E. Furman
Commonwealth
James A. Finnegan
Legislative
Henry Leader
House
Hiram G. Andrews
A. 8S. Readinger
Senate
John H. Dent
Eden Succeeds To Post Vacated By Churchill
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden accepted Queen Elizabeths invitation to become prime minister succeeding Winston Churchill who has retired from leadership. Eden 57, the first divorced British prime minister, received the seals of office from the Queen at Buckingham Palace after Churchill suggested him as heir. The ceremony lasted 42 minutes in the queens study before Eden moved toward Downing Street.
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United Press
London
Eng
Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Queen Elizabeth
House of Commons
Eden
Carlton House Gardens
Buckingham Palace
Winnie
No. 10
Downing Street
Chartwell
Tolling Hills
Kent
Clarissa Spencer- Churchill
Downing St
Beatrice Helen Beckett
Eisenhower Becomes Voting Resident of Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a resolution welcoming President Eisenhower as a voting resident of the state. Rep Francis Worley delivered the measure, noting the Gettysburg area home in his district. White House announced he officially changed his residence from New York to Pennsylvania.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Eisenhower
New York
Pennsylvania
Adams County
Francis Worley
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Washington
Ins
Gettysburg
White House
Violence erupts at cockfight in Petatlan town
Ellwood City Eleven die and many wounded when a drunken fan triggers a gun battle at a cockfight in Petatlan Mexico. Police and spectators fire. Petatlan police chief and several officers killed. the arena becomes a scene of death as gunfire erupts following a policeman's killing.
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Cross Word
Acapulco
Mexico
Ellwood City
Petatl
Petatlan
Springtime and Gardens Around Our Place
The narrator greets spring with lawn care and gardening plans. They expect onions and shallots to be ready soon, to be enjoyed with fresh bread, sharp cheese, and coffee. The piece blends seasonal mood with a playful note on green onions and chlorophyll.
Belgium ratifies Paris agreements on German rearmament
Belgium completed ratification of the Paris agreements on German rearmament when the Senate approved the pacts by 142 to 2 with one abstention. The lower house approved the treaties last January 20.
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Brussels
Belgium
Senate
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Daily Weather Report
By William Theis
Planet Jupiter
Julien C. Hyer
Adlai
Daley
Stevenson
Williams
Rev
North Carolina
Gene Patterson
Inside Todays News
Arthur Mometer
Paris
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