Resolution Seeks Action Naming Soviet Aggressor
In Congress a drive to adopt a resolution denouncing Russia as aggressive against nations under communism is revived. Rep. Ray Madden says he will work to move the measure after it previously stalled under Secretary Dulles. The proposal passed the House Foreign Affairs committee 15 to 7 and is with the House Rules committee.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Russia
John Foster Dulles
Geneva
Ray Madden
Madden
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House Rules Committee
House
Weather and calendar notes brighten city dawn
Early morning finds light snow dusting streets but not disrupting traffic. Readers are reminded to submit leap day births and diary entries, while Valentine prep and groundhog forecasts loom as Punxsutawney predictions spark chatter.
Daily Weather Report Clouds and snow ahead tonight then sleet
Weather statement notes cloudy conditions with occasional snow tonight turning to mixed precipitation by Tuesday. Low temperatures range from 18 to 25 as the area warms slightly Tuesday. Seven a.m. today shows a 24 hour high of 24 and low of 17 with .05 inch precipitation and five and a half inches of snow equivalent river stage 5.3 feet. Sunday’s 24 hour period recorded a high of 44 and a low of 14 with trace snow.
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United States
Winners to be honored at New Castle awards dinner
Two men will be named Young Man of the Year and Key Man of 1955 at the 6:30 pm Distinguished Service Awards dinner in the Cathedral. Ogden Nash will be guest speaker. Nicholas Binder Nash arrives Thursday a police escort through New Castle. Richard Anderson chairs the event with Jaycee involvement and volunteer helpers handling tickets, decor, publicity and ushers.
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Ogden Nash
Junior Chamber of Commerce
New Castle
The
Jaycees
Nicholas Binder Nash
Nash
Richard Anderson
Clair Galbreath
Winfield Scott
George Morgan
Robert Bastian
Wilbur Young
Harry Kardis
U S Officers Begin German Army Training in Heidelberg
Four U S officers and 28 sergeants form the German Training Assistance Group at Andernach to aid in forming the cadre of the new German army. Led by Major Ernst F Schumacher the team covers small arms, artillery, communications, armor, crew-served weapons, and defense against atomic biological chemical threats. Members include Sergeants Lacy F Nichols of Painesville Ohio Joseph A Bobb of Erie Pennsylvania and Paul D Parsons of Newton Iowa.
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Heidelberg
Germany
U.S
Ernst F. Schumacher
Euclid Ave
Greensburg
Lacy F. Nichols
Painesville
Ohio
Joseph A. Bobb
Ash Street
Erie
Paul D. Parsons
Newton
IW. Va
Eisenhower Touts Nine Point Farm Program to Congress
President Eisenhower sent a nine point farm program to Congress aimed at cutting government surpluses and boosting farmer income. It includes a soil bank paying farmers to idle land, a dollar limit on price support payments, tax relief on farm gasoline, and authority to sell surpluses domestically or abroad. The plan seeks to reduce surpluses and conserve land resources, with a two step operation anticipated to lower crop overproduction.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Soil Bank
INS
America
Key West
Fla
Council OKs 1956 Budget with Sweesy Objecting
City council passed the 1956 budget totaling 1 455 378 69 despite objections from Councilman Chester C Sweesy who disputed funding for raises and questioned projected revenues. Sweesy warned about delinquent taxes on the United Engineering plant and noted wage tax expectations, while Mayor DeCarbo defended the plan citing likely 1955 delinquent tax collections.
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Chester C Sweesy
Sweesy
Old Council
United Engineering & Foundry
Edward A. DeCarbo
United
Deaths listed in Monday issue of local records
The notice records ten deaths including Bridget M. Smith 72 of 738 Butler Ave John Lamm 80 of R D 2 Fording Rd Walter C Pearl LI R D 4 Old State Rd Abraham Manase Rr 1304 Howard Way Gertrude Elizabeth Davis 61 of 315 Sampson St William H Hall 78 of Ellwood City and others.
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Bridget M. Smith
Butler Ave
John Lamm
R. D
Fording Rd
Walter C. Pearl LI
Old State Rd
Abraham Manase
Howard Way
Gertrude Elizabeth Davis
Sampson St
William H Hall
Ellwood City
Grove City man dies from crash injuries
Grove City, Pa. John D. Spence, 21, died at Grove City Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile crash on December 23 near Clintonville. The wreck also claimed the life of Marine Corporal Fred R. Sweetapple, 19, of Clintonville.
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Grove City
John D. Spence
Grove City Hospital
Spence
Clintonville
Cpl
Fred R. Sweetapple
United Engineering Hopes Meeting With Government This Week
United Engineering and Foundry Co officials aim to meet with government representatives this week to advance talks on buying the former UEF plant in New Castle. President Geoffrey Beard said the company will review certain elements requested by the government, though GSA officials have not specified these elements and say price is not the issue.
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United Engineering & Foundry Co
UEF
New Castle
Geoffrey Beard
United
General Services Administration
GSA
Methodist Bishop Highlights Manhood in New Castle Visit
Lloyd C. Wicke, resident Bishop of Pittsburgh, spoke at First Methodist Church on N Jefferson St during his annual Lawrence County tour. His address, “When I Became A Man,” urged adults to unite instincts toward a single purpose, citing the Prodigal Son and noting grace and sacrifice amid a world that still bears witness to conflict.
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Lawrence County
Lloyd C. Wicke
Pittsburgh
First Methodist Church
N. Jefferson St
New Castle
Bishop Wicke
Wicke
New Castle News
Harold Burns
Leonard Blasdell
M. Morisaye
Mercer County
President Eisenhower Leaves Key West Uneasy On 1956 Plans
President Eisenhower, after a Key West news conference, said his outlook on a second term is unclear with “Maybe yes, maybe no” he resumed full duties in Washington. Earlier Ohio Republicans pressed for a 1956 bid, but he said he would decide when he can foresee world conditions.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Key West
White House
Colorado
Ohio
Seek To Solve Fiscal Deadlock In Legislature
Democratic and Republican leaders resume informal talks in Harrisburg to break Pennsylvania’s fiscal stalemate. They discuss a four point tax plan including a 2 percent personal income levy aimed at raising 210 million for the remainder of the biennium. Governor Leader would sign if presented, debate to resume when the Assembly returns next Monday.
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Harrisburgin
Pennsylvania
George M
General Assembly
Senate
Democrat
Nixon Celebrates 43rd Birthday With Republican Leaders
Vice President Richard M. Nixon marks his 43rd birthday with top Republican leaders at a party planned by the Chowder and Marching Society. The event at the National Press Club draws President Eisenhower and about 400 guests, though the President may be unable to attend after returning from Key West.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Chowder and Marching Society
House
Nixon
California
National Press Club
Eisenhower
Key West
Wind Storm Strikes East Coast With Mixed Precipitation
An outsized storm with near hurricane winds moves snow sleet and rain across the eastern seaboard. The Weather Bureau blames icy glaze on the system. auto traffic stalls in the Northeast while Portland Maine warms and Denver enjoys unseasonably mild conditions.
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Seaboard
Atlantic Coast
Bermuda
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington
Southland
Portland
Miami
Fla
Denver
Mercury
Farm Show Opens in Harrisburg With Eisenhower Message
Harrisburg opens the 1956 State Farm Show drawing visitors from across Pennsylvania, neighboring states and foreign countries to showcase farm progress. President Eisenhower sends a telegram of congratulations and best wishes for the event.
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William Zeidler
Harrisburg
INS
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Commonwealth
Eisenhower
Florida
Ohio Governor Lausche May Seek Senate Not Presidency
Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche says he is not pursuing the presidency but would not avoid duties if nominated. He has already announced a bid for the Senate and also entered his name as a favorite son candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Cleveland
Knowland May Enter Illinois Primary If Eisenhower Fails to Decide
Senate GOP Leader William F. Knowland plans to seek the Illinois presidential primary if President Eisenhower does not declare his future plans by January 20. Knowland views the Salute to the President event as the first hurdle in judging Ike’s 1956 intentions and would enter within days if no indication is given. He would run only if Eisenhower chooses not to seek reelection.
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Washington
INS
Senate
William F. Knowland
Illinois
Eisenhower
Newsmen
Knowland
California
Senate Gop
Word
Ellwood
Zeey Vege
News Phones Want Ads System Entry
Classified snips show two telephone numbers for ad placement and general inquiries. The brief note lists 8-8511 for NEWS PAGES and 4-6651 for NEWS-OL. No names or dates are provided.
Earthquakes Hit Western Mexico Shocks Acapulco
Six earthquakes struck western Mexico on Sunday. A three story building fell in Acapulco injuring up to 30 people, but no deaths were reported. Red Cross said by nightfall Acapulco was quiet though residents avoided sleeping indoors.
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Mexico City
Ins
Mexico
Acapulco
Red Cross
New Jordan Government Formed Amid Weekend Riots
Communist led unrest flared in Jordan as Americans and UN staff sought safety in the Israeli sector of Jerusalem. Samir El Rifa headed the new government amid a nationwide state of emergency and a dusk to dawn curfew in Amman. One killed and three injured in weekend violence amid fears of Iraqi intervention.
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United Press
Jerusalem
Israel
Jordan
Nablus
Arrow
Amman
Jordan Radio Today
Samir el Rifa
United Nations
Middle East
Iraq
Large Storm Forecast Brings Frost and Sleet Risks
The Weather Bureau tracked a very large storm between the Atlantic and Bermuda that could keep rain near freezing in Pennsylvania. The system prompted cold winds across the East with New England staying warm briefly as air adjoins the storm. Expect freezing rain and sleet in New Jersey and eastern New York, while western New York and parts of Ohio may see snow turning to sleet or freezing rain within 12 to 24 hours. Tonight’s forecast warned near freezing temps across much of Pennsylvania.
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Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Coast
Bermuda
New England
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Woman Slips at Home Injures Wrist in New Castle
Sue Cipriano age 28 of 903 Dushane Street was taken to New Castle hospital at 2 40 p m January 8 after slipping at home and striking her hand on a storm door. She received treatment for lacera tions of the right wrist and was discharged.
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Sue Cipriano
Dushane St
New Castle Hospital
Tie choices spark mixed signals in social advice
Arthur Mometer reflects on fashion and relationships while noting a friend’s tie selection. He praises politeness but warns against women choosing ties, calling the pattern a lurid display as he jokes about age and social choices.
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