Russian Observers to View New U S Weapons
Washington senators reacted with cautious approval as the Pentagon agreed to let Russian observers see some of America's latest weapons including advanced missiles. Senator Russell Long argued Russia should know the United States has new defensive capabilities. The debate touched on arms transparency amid Cold War tensions.
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Washington
INS
Pentagon
America
Senate
Russell Long
Russia
Richard B. Russell
Early morning car vandalism and city upgrades noted
A visiting motorist found two flat tires on a car with a North Carolina license on S Mercer St near the telephone building. Countywide field and road work continue despite showers, with flood drills planned during National Hospital Week to show disaster readiness and county hospital preparedness for various emergencies.
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North Carolina
Daily Weather Report Forecast and Stats
Mostly cloudy and mild with scattered showers tonight and a low near 60. Saturday stays cloudy and warm with showers and scattered thunderstorms. US weather data for the 24 hours to 1am shows max 67 and min 55 with 0.10 inches. river stage 9.9 feet. A year ago the date had max 55 and min 31 with no precipitation.
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United States
Hunt For Three Missing After Plane Crash
In Chesapeake Bay a Navy and National Guard search for three missing airmen follows the crash of an Air National Guard amphibian plane off Kent Island near the U S Naval Academy. Two rescued were Merrick C Stecker and Robert H Szczeka waik. Names of the missing withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Annapolis, Md
Navy and
National Guard
Air National Guard
Chesapeake Bay
Kent Island
U. S. Naval Academy
Harbor Field
Baltimore
Defense Department
Annapolis Air Station
Naval
Air Guard
Merrick C. Stecker
Robert H. Szczechowaik
GNCA Board Hears Reports On City Progress
Greater New Castle Association board members met at The Castle ton on Thursday evening to review work across activities. President G B Zahniser announced progress while Executive VP Murray S Stephens said five industrial prospects are active with two showing interest in locating here. Fire Prevention Chairman Joseph Shattuck outlined plans for the year including participation in the County Farm Show and Junior C of C exhibition to promote fire safety. Al Perelman of the Retail Merchants committee reported on the Get Acquainted Meeting.
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Greater New Castle Association
Castleton
G. B. Zahniser
Murray S. Stephens
GNCA
Joseph Shattuck
Two Slayers In Midwest Face Firing Squad
At Point of the Mountain Utah a double strength firing squad executed Verne Alfred Braasch 27 Reinbeck Iowa and Melvin Leroy Sullivan 25 Kansas City Kan for the October 1949 slaying of a youthful Utah service station attendant.
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Point OF the Mountain
Utah
Barking Rifles
Verne Alfred Braasch
Reinbeck
Iowa
Melvin Leroy Sullivan
Kansas City
Kan
Martial Law Declared in East Algeria Amid Jihad Fears
France imposes martial law in eastern Algeria and mobilizes militia as authorities anticipate a major guerrilla campaign. Ramadan ends as clashes erupt with two French soldiers killed and nine wounded. public meetings banned in Constantine. militia registration ordered in Oran. an Arab band assassinates a French policeman in Rivet. Villagers aid authorities by killing guerrilla leaders and turning in rebels.
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France
Algeria
Roger Noiret
Constantine
Oran
Algiers
Rivet
Adjournment Drive to Start in Legislature
The Senate and House met briefly to close loose ends before the final adjournment drive next week. Conference committees will work through the weekend to resolve key bills and meet an adjournment target of May 1-19. Senate Majority Leader Rowland B. Mahany said the sales tax amendments committee may reach an agreement and report today.
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Burton W. Siglin
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Rowland B. Mahany
Mahany
Air Secretary Seeks More Air Force Funds For Next Year
Air Secretary Donald A. Quarles told Congress the Air Force will need substantially more money next year than the current 15.6 billion request. He noted 80 additional B-52s will join the fleet by July 1 1957 and that the service remains ahead of the Soviets in missiles, while warning of potential ballistics competition.
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Washington
INS
Donald A. Quarles
Congress
Air Force
Quarles
House
Defense Department
Senate Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Flood Waters Threaten Six Michigan Counties Amid Severe Floods
Flood waters rolled across Michigan farmlands threatening a six county area as spring rains caused three deaths and millions in damages. Weather conditions from a midcontinent warm cold air clash fueled tornadoes and 100 mph winds in Nebraska and Kansas with widescale river flooding anticipated in Grand, Flint, Shiawassee and Red Cedar basins from Grand Rapids to Flint.
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Michigan
Nebraska
Kansas
Juniata
Neb
Cassady
Arlington
Lyons
Iola
U.S. Weather Bureau
Grand
Flint
Shiawassee
Red Cedar
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Blast Hits Brink's Building In Downtown Pittsburgh
A blast rocked the Brink's building in downtown Pittsburgh early today. Kenneth Oldfield, 30, a mechanic, was referenced as involved after he reportedly activated a light switch in a first floor garage, with the three story structure sustaining the impact. Further details were continued on page 2.
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Pittsburgh
Kenneth °. Oldfield
Brink’s, Inc
Weather delays first hydrogen bomb drop aboard USS Mt McKinley
Weather worsened delaying the first portable hydrogen bomb test off Eniwetok for a fifth time. Officials at sea set new targets around dawn on Sunday and Saturday for the air drop, warning of possible further postponement if radioactive dust could threaten Marshall Islands residents.
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MT. Mckinley
Eniwetok
Ins
America
mid-Pacific
Marshall Islands
Ellwood City Father Sets Blood Donation Record
Osey L Bosley a 57 year old father of 11 from Ellwood City has donated 94 pints or 11 75 gallons of positive blood a potential national record He began in 1985 when a friend needed a pint and says donating blood makes him feel better though he has high blood pressure He donates on a regular basis with continued mention of the ongoing record feature.
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Osey L. Bosley
Ellwood City
Bosley
Osey J
New Castle News
Lawrence County
Alfred G. Hawkins
Bossert
House Approves Defense Bill For Senate Debate
The House passed a 33.6 billion defense appropriation by a 337 to 0 vote and sent it to the Senate. The package includes 248.5 million for B 52 bomber expansion and funds 30 additional eight engined bombers while critics warn of a slow decline in the anti Communism struggle.
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Washington
INS
House
Senate
U.S
Russia
Congress
Eisenhower
Daniel J. Flood
Appropriations Committee
Clarence Cannon
Philadelphia Crackdown On Dope Peddlers
Federal state and local authorities led a pre dawn raid in Philadelphia to target narcotics pushers. About 300 officers with 103 warrants swept the city at 3 50 am and seized roughly 60 suspects, who were processed for hearings. None resisted.
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Philadelphia
Truman and wife sail for Europe on seven week tour
Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman depart New York by the United States liner for a seven week European tour with public appearances. They will reach Le Havre May 16 and travel through France Italy Austria West Germany Belgium the Netherlands and England. An honorary degree from Oxford is planned June 20. They depart Southampton June 28 on their 37th wedding anniversary.
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New York
Truman
United States
Europe
le Havre
France
Italy
Austria
West Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
England
Oxford University
Southampton
Trumans
Clifton Daniel
Big British Jet A-Bomber Crashes Near Brighton
A large British Vickers Valiant jet bomber crashed on railroad tracks near Brighton England. Reports say the pilot parachuted to safety while two crew members were killed. The bomber on a delivery flight from the Ministry of Supply to the RAF reportedly ripped off house tops before skidding and smashing through a wall.
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Brighton
England
Southwick
Ministry of Supply
Royal Air Force
Britain
Mathews elected head of City PSEA in New Castle
John E. Mathews was chosen president of the New Castle branch of the Pennsylvania State Education Assn. at George Washington Junior High School. New officers include Robert K. Wilson and Robert M. Cowher as first and second vice presidents, Margaret Montgomery as third vice president, Calvin DiCarlo as treasurer, Mrs. Helen Hinish and Lillian Smock as auditors, and Sara Fields as secretary.
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John E. Mathews
New Castle
Pennsylvania State Education Assn
George Washington
Robert K. Wilson
Robert M. Cowher
Margaret Montgomery
Calvin DiCarlo
Helen Hinish
Lillian Smock
Sara Fields
Ethel Kelley
Anna Benson
Ethel Culver
Ethel Patterson
Mary Scherger
Genevieve Houston
Ralph Spears
Mathews
National Education Assn
Portland
Ore
Pesident Wilson
Marion Nord
Helen Westlake
Katherine Jones
Emma Maxwell
U S Ambassador to Italy Returns for Medical Checkup
U S Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce is due in New York at noon EDT today for a medical checkup after a Rome diagnosis of a rundown condition. She was advised by her Italian physician to obtain a thorough U S examination.
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New York
U.S
Italy
Clare Boothe Luce
Rome
U. S
Weather shifts to warmer weekend across Pennsylvania
Slightly cooler today gives way to a weekend rise as a warm front moves from the lower Chesapeake Bay toward Pennsylvania. North winds keep readings in the low 60s tonight, then highs near the upper 60s with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the north and west. Partly cloudy conditions expected Sunday.
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United Press
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Chesapeake Bay
Local Page Classifieds and Editorials Highlight TV Comics
A condensed classifieds page outlines TV listings, comics, cross word, and a brief editorial note. It also includes sports coverage and obituary notices with contact numbers for news and want ads.
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Pagio, TV
CHEY
Ellwood
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By Darrell Garwood
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