Eisenhower to Sign Bills as Aides Confer at Gettysburg
President Eisenhower, under a strict convalescence schedule at the Gettysburg farm, conferred with White House aides and is expected to sign several bills. Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams and other staff traveled from Washington for the sessions as the president recovery continues after his June 9 operation. He reiterated he is getting stronger and will likely pursue a second term.
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Dog days warn drivers and road work on Route 224 to Edenburg
Almanac notes dog days begin as serums exist for bites but caution is urged. Route 224 leads to Edenburg via Route 551 under construction with a road open sign at Edinsburg. Mt Jackson Route 108 berms need clipping obscuring signs and pedestrians while some drivers keep snow tires. A Rose garden on N Mercer Street is described as a local beauty.
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Hoyt
Daily Weather Report Partly Cloudy Warm and Humid
Partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers in the south and possible thunder. Highs 82 north 90 south, cooler tonight with lows 58 to 64. Wednesday remains fair to partly cloudy with little temperature change. 24 hour period ended 7 am today shows a max 90, min 64, precipitation .07 inches, river 6.3 feet. Year ago same date had max 89, min 62, precip .02 inches.
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County judges vow tougher sentences for drunken driving
Lawrence County judges led by President Judge John G. Lamoree and Judge John S. Powers announce stricter punishments for drunken driving. They cite rising case numbers and urged immediate action, promising great severity sentences as dictated by law for either pleas or jury trials.
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John S. Powers
Lawrence
Truman Criticizes Eisenhower After Europe Tour
Former President Harry S. Truman, arriving in New York from a six week Europe trip, says Eisenhower has been a part time president since taking office and calls the health issue a non campaign matter. He plans to announce his Democratic choice at the convention and will support the nominee.
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Hammarskjold Visits Soviet Leaders In Moscow Talks
Dag Hammarskjold arrives in Moscow for three days of talks with Soviet President Klimenti Voroshilov Premier Nikolai Bulganin and party chief Nikita Khrushchev to discuss Middle East issues and reducing international tension.
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Nikita Khrushchev
U S Mediators Move Into Steel Dispute
Pittsburgh report states the Federal Mediation Service will open exploratory talks Thursday with AFL CIO United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald and industry officials from U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic in an effort to resolve the nationwide steel strike now in its early stages. The 600000 steel workers seek a new contract as production remains at a trickle and Meany accuses the industry of locking out workers while pursuing a price hike beyond wage costs.
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Mediation Service
David J. McDonald
Aflcio United Steelworkers
U. S. Steel
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Washington
George Meany
AFL
CIO
National Bank Call Issues June 30 Conditions
Comptroller of the Currency Ray M. Gidney issued a national bank call setting conditions for banks as of June 30. The notice outlines financial benchmarks and regulatory expectations for national institutions under federal supervision.
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Ray M. Gidney
Buck Wilson Shot Dead by Patrolman in Ohio
Alfred Buck Wilson, 37, known as a bragging killer of two women and a young girl, died after being shot in the brain by a highway patrolman in Warren Ohio. Cornered in a tree Monday by three officers, he fell 20 feet face down with two bullets in his head.
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Ohio
Alfred
Buck" Wilson
Wilson
Railworkers Face Mass Furlough Amid Steel Strike
The nationwide steelworkers strike hits transportation as railroads plan lay offs for about 30,000 noncombatant workers by weekend. Truck, lake, and river employees also face cuts while the U S Mediation Service begins exploratory talks but stays out of immediate intervention.
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J. Robert Shubert
United Press
Pittsburgh
United
Removal Of Plane Victims Bodies Started
GRAND CANYON Ariz Airmen began efforts to recover 128 victims from two crashed luxury airliners at Chuar Butte after a midair collision. High winds and turbulence halted helicopter removals, leaving a dozen rescuers to work overnight at the canyon rim.
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Grand Canyon
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Death Record Infant Boy Torsello in Deshon Village
The notice records the death of Infant Boy Torsello aged unknown, with burial details in Deshon Village area. Mrs Ida White of RD 4 listed as proposer or related party. Navy reports severe Antarctic blizzard halted outside operations at Little America headquarters.
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Explanation Of Failure To Block Stalin Is Weak
Washington officials say the Kremlin explanation for not stopping Stalin is weak and unlikely to silence criticism of Nikita Khrushchev from other red leaders. They rejected Moscow’s claim that the Poznan riots were financed by Congress funds and called the accusation wholly false. The Kremlin blamed hesitation on Stalin’s popularity, not fear.
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State Police Patrols Will Watch Traffic
Gov. George M. Leader announced that Pennsylvania troopers will enforce speed limits and monitor for impatient drivers during Independence Day travel. He urged motorists to plan trips to avoid fatigue and family tragedies on the highway and to travel in a relaxed, unhurried manner.
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INS
George M. Leader
No Publication of News Wednesday
In accordance with the annual program for observance of the Fourth of July the News will not be published on Wednesday which is the Fourth of July holiday of the present year.
Taxpayers Set New Record In City Taxes
City taxpayers set a new payment record for 1955 property taxes. 93 percent of the $806,221 tax duplicate has been paid, totaling $750,116 as of yesterday. Outstanding $57,099 includes $46,360 owed by the U S government on the former United Engineering & Foundry plant.
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Marie C. Hanlon
U. S
United Engineering & Foundry Co
Nixon and Magsaysay announce base title return to Philippines
In Manila Nixon and Philippine President Magsaysay announced that the United States will return title to its military bases in the Philippines including Clark Field Sangley Point and Subic Bay and 13 other bases. The move follows Nixon’s arrival as Eisenhower’s envoy for Independence Day ceremonies and aims to remove misunderstandings between the two nations. The transfer preserves continued use of the bases under agreed terms and strengthens military cooperation.
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Eisenhower
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Subic Bay
Roberts Named Acting Postmaster for New Castle
Clare Roberts was named Acting Postmaster for New Castle to succeed the late William R. Hanna and will be installed at the close of business July 6. Alfred G. Hawkins said both Senators Edward Martin and James H. Duff had joined in recommending Roberts and the department announced the appointment. The senator also recommended A Wesley Mann Jr for promotion.
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New Castle
William R. Hanna
Alfred G. Hawkins
Republican Party
Edward Martin
James H. Dufft
Mr. Roberts
Post Office Department
A. Wesley Mann, Jr
Sabotage Feared In Two Explosions At Lab Plant
Federal agents and Atomic Energy Commission investigators probed a possible saboteur attack after two blasts wrecked the Sylvania Electric plant in Queens. Four of nine injured were in critical condition, with no radiation effects evident, as Thorium handling sparked the explosions that occurred during the work shift.
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Atomic Research Laboratory
Sylvania Electric Products Co
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Atomic Energy Commission
Algerian Rebel Beheaded in Oran Dawn Execution
An Algerian rebel convicted of killing four people by tossing a grenade into a movie theater was guillotined in Oran at dawn. He was the third Arab executed for political terrorism by the French in the past month.
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Algiers
Oran
Fourth of July Safety Reminder Urges Moderate Play
A public notice urges readers to enjoy the Fourth with moderation and common sense. It cautions against reckless driving and overindulgence, urging courteous behavior on golf courses and in recreation to avoid becoming a July 4th statistic.
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