How $3,380 Became $336,000 in FHA Housing Schemes
Senate investigators heard William F. McKenna detail how a British subject group turned 3380 into 336000 on a New York federal housing project unable to cover loan payments. He tied 25 other apartment schemes to windfall profits from inflated FHA loans amid limited time to sue.
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Washington
INS
Senate
New York
DuPont
Delaware
Newcastle County
Del
William F. McKenna
Senate Banking Committee
Federal Housing Administration
McKenna
Homer E. Capehart
Ind
Capehart
FHA
Anti-Red Regime Seeks World Backing In Guatemala Crisis
In Tegucigalpa the anti-Communist army denounced the new Guatemalan junta as illegal and urged world recognition for its regime. It pledged to exterminate atheistic Communism and threatened heavy incidents in Guatemala City to oust Col. Carlos Enríquez Diaz. No new clashes reported as deadline passed.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
INS
Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Guatemala City
Carlos Enrieuy Diaz
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Diaz
Arbenz
Swedish steel's global share dips below one percent
Sweden's portion of world steel output has fallen to under one percent. Despite this, high quality and special purpose Swedish steel maintains an international reputation for excellence.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Six Suspected Dope Peddlers Arrested in Pittsburgh Raids
Federal agents arrested six suspected drug peddlers in Pittsburgh after raids echoing October’s city-wide dragnet. Henry Ballou, 37, remains in Allegheny County Jail on burglary charges. Four others face court on $5,000 bonds. James Hauser and John Kernan Jr. were among those detained. John Stabryla, 34, charged with selling marijuana to narcotics agents.
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Pittsburgh
SNS
Henry A. Ballou
Allegheny County
Charles Montgomery
John J. Kernan Jr
Carnegie
Lucius C. Halsey
James Hauser
John Stabryla
Electrical Lifesaver Demonstrated by Shamokin Electrician
Peter Sosnoski of Shamokin, aged 55, unveiled a patented device claimed to protect the body from up to 2300 volts. He demonstrated the lifesaver by standing in ankle deep water while live wires fed 2300 volts, a display witnessed by state and federal officials. The device, developed over eight years, acts as a fire preventive and automatically shuts off current when grounded, with potential use in homes, mines, factories and ships.
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Shamokin, Pa
INL
Shamokin
Peter Sosnoski
Sosnoski
Jury Awards $575000 in Steubenville condemnation case
In Steubenville Ohio the Lighthouse terminal service station and restaurant near the Steubenville Weirton bridge was awarded 575000 by a jury after 3.25 hours of deliberation. The Ohio Bridge Commission and Ohio Highway Dept sought the property for a 2800000 bridge project. Chris Gerard and Lighthouse of Steubenville Inc received 275000 while William and Mary Kincaid owners got 300000. Gerard holds a 25 year lease.
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Steubenville, O
Mns
Steubenville - Weirton Bridge
Ohio
Ohio Bridge Commission
Ohio Highway Dept
Chris Gerard
The
Lighthouse of Steubenville Inc
William and
Mary Kincaid
Gerard
Churches Expand Role in Strengthening Family Life
Churches increasingly view themselves as pivotal to family life providing parent discussion groups with access to psychologists and educators. Ministers and church workers offer counseling on marital and family issues while seminaries train leaders in guidance. Publications from church bodies now emphasize family life more than a generation ago.
New Senator From Wyoming Sworn In
Wyoming's new Republican senator Edward C Crippa was sworn in at noon to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Lester C Hunt. The move gives the GOP an actual numerical Senate majority and Crippa is described as a Rock Springs banker and automobile dealer.
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Washington
INS
Wyoming
GOP
Senate
Edward C Crippa
Rock Springs
Lester C. Hunt
Absolute proven remedy for rheumatism relief offered
An advertisement claims an absolute proven remedy for rheumatism and arthritis with no charge. It promises relief after a single visit and invites disabled persons to send a friend to the Uniontown Pennsylvania address at 45 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, near Route 40. Office hours are daily 10 to 6 and Sunday 10 to 4.
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Mt. Vernon Ave
Route 40
Uniontown
Most Famous AWOL Soldier Back In Tank Soon
Cpl. Robert W. Von Kuznick, famed for his 1951 AWOL trek to Korea, returns to duty with the 63rd Infantry Division Army Reserve for a two week maneuver starting July 12 in South Gate. He traveled 16,000 miles to the Korean front and earned decorations before a $10 AWOL fine.
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South Gate
Calif
Robert W. von Kuznick
63Rd Infantry Division
Army Reserve
von Kuznick
Fort Knox
Seek Funds For Truman Library Drive In Pennsylvania
Fredric R. Mann, Pennsylvania campaign chairman, says the drive aims to raise 70 000 dollars for the Harry S. Truman library and plans to present a check at a fall dinner. The dinner was to be held Wednesday but was canceled because of Truman’s illness.
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Philadelphia
SWL
Pennsylvania
Harry S. Truman
Fredric R. Mann
Truman
Kensinger Held For Grand Jury In Sister's Death
Pittsburgh report says Joseph Kensinger Jr. faces further legal proceedings as a grand jury investigates the brutal stabbing of his 12 year old sister Carol Lee in West Deer Township. The case extends into new delays and court hearings.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Joseph Kensinger Jr
Carol Lee
West Deer Township
Kensinger Murder Charge Held for Grand Jury
Samuel D Amico ordered the 24 year old Kensinger held for the grand jury on a murder charge based on information filed by private investigator Joseph Burns. Kensinger remains free on $1000 bond while lawyers seek dismissal to bar grand jury action, Judge John Kennedy had set and kept bail in place.
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Samuel D'Amico
Joseph the Turtle Burns
Kensinger
Criminal Court
John Kennedy
Squire D'Amico
Snake Bite Deaths Worldwide Reach 40000 Annually
Geneva report from the World Health Organization notes nearly 40,000 deaths yearly from snake bites, with most casualties in Asia where snakes are common. Burma shows the highest death rate at 15.4 per 100,000. Drive slow and watch for children.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United Nations World Health Organization
Asia
Burma
Sharon Gallaghn Wins Doll Show at Farrell Playground
Sharon Gallaghn won first prize for the prettiest doll at the Doll show held at Farrell playground. Judith Hedland earned second prize and Cathy Mamanjek took third. Judges were JoAnn Mercer and Douglas Attoway. A pet show is planned for next Friday.
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Sharon Gallaghn
Farrell Playground
Judith Hedland
Cathy Mamanjek
JoAnn Mercer
Douglas Attoway
Canada ranks third in area behind Soviet Union and China
Ottawa notes Canada is the world’s third largest country by area, but its population is smaller than New York state, highlighting vast landmass with comparatively fewer residents.
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Ottawa
Canada
Soviet Union
China
New York State
Young Boy Shot by 10 Year Old Girl in Philadelphia
A 14 year old boy, Ronald Wallace, was critically injured by a shotgun blast in north Philadelphia. Police say the shooter, 10 year old Irma Shamberger, invited him to lunch and claimed she did not know the gun was loaded when she pulled the trigger.
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Philadelphia
INS
North Philadelphia
Irma Shamberger
Ronald Wallace
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