Leader Turns To Businessmen On Tax Impasse
Governor appeals to top business executives to meet at the Executive Mansion to break a year long tax stalemate. Invitations go to leaders of Armstrong Cork Bethlehem Steel Westinghouse and others but several decline due to prior engagements. The move follows a public hearing where most opponents of the bill represent large business interests.
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H. W. Prentis Jr
Armstrong” Cork Co
Lancaster
wired
New York
Apple
Armstrong - Cork
Pretius
Ben Morrell
Jones
Laughlin
Pittsurgh
ugene ‘Grace
Bethlehem ° Steel . Co
Pete Elkins
Westinghouse
Joseph
Stin Oil interests
i Symes
Pennsylvania ‘Railroad
Senate
Finance Committee
700 Uniontown Pupils Return To Classrooms
Uniontown Pennsylvania December 16 a four day protest strike ended as 700 of 890 pupils returned to Redstone Township High School. Supervising principal Clarence Hess, aged 63, had been forced to retire as the board lowered the retirement age from 65 to 62. Hess will seek a court order Monday to reinstate him.
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Clarence Hess
Hess
Fayette County
Wanted Check Forger Arrested By Bedford Police
Bedford borough police arrested Adam Martin alias Martino, 32, of South Connellsville, after attempts to cash checks at First National Bank and Penn West Hotel. Detective Paul Kiokgether and Officer Bernard Stufft led the case, finding a half used batch of Somerset Trust checks. Somerset authorities say he forged three checks for 27.45 each in October under the name John R. Scott, and he is on parole from Fayette county. He faced questions in Bedford and was returned to Somerset for charges, with further forgeries suspected in the case.
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Pennsylvania
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Martino
Connellsville
Bernard Stufft
Martin
First National Bank
Penn’ West
Paul Kiokgether
Bedford
Pittsburgh
Penn West
gait
Fayette county
Somerset
Bedford Water Commission denies critical shortage claim
The Bedford Water Commission told this paper there is no current water shortage nor is one expected. A letter signed by Atty. Paul A. Koontz William Scritchfield and C. K. Hughes cites 12 million gallons in storage sufficient for about 30 days and notes planned improvements to the system. The letter addresses use of river water and insists measures can proceed without bonds or rate hikes.
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Atty
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William Scritchfield
C. K. Hughes
Bible Expert Writes Series of Christmas Articles for Gazette
New York reports Dr. J. Carter Swaim, noted pastor, teacher, and Bible scholar, author of Bedford Daily Gazette Christmas pieces. Since 1954 he leads the National Council of Churches English Bible Department after ten years at Western Theological Seminary. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh and taught at American University Beirut, with extensive travel and lectures on the Revised Standard Version.
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Bedford Daily Gazette
National Council of Churches
Western Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh
United States
Scotland
University of Edinburgh
American University
Beirut
Syria
Europe
Swain
Selma
Ala
Eisenhower Near Heart Checkup After 42 Weeks Convalescence
Dec 16 reports say President Eisenhower will undergo his final heart checkup by Dr. Paul Dudley White after 42 weeks of convalescence. The article notes ongoing examinations and speculation about the president’s decision, with a page 2 continuation expected.
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Deer harvest reported in preliminary state totals
Harrisburg dated report from the state Game Commission notes 38,000 antlered deer were taken during the 12 day regular deer season and 37,000 antlerless deer during the two day special season. Final official figures will be issued in several weeks, with preliminary totals often revised upward in the final report.
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Harrisburg
state Game Commission
Kefauver enters race to challenge Stevenson for 1952 nomination
Kefauver of Tennessee announced his presidential bid at a crowded news conference, saying he will seek a fair shake and will contest the California primary. He predicted he could unite the party for the fight in November while noting Stevenson led in California organization support. He added he has limited time and money.
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Steverison
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Road To Be Extended Harrisburg to York County
December 16 report states the state Highways Department awarded a $3,033,441 contract to H. J. Williams Co. of York for extending the highway from Stringstown to near North York borough in York County.
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H. J. Williams Co., Inc
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York County
Thurmond Calls to Impeach Entire Supreme Court
Florence South Carolina December 16 Senator Strom Thurmond the 1948 States Rights candidate said he would vote to impeach every member of the U S Supreme Court addressing the Citizens Council of Florence County he attacked the court for its racial segregation ruling noting only Congress can impeach and declaring he is ready tomorrow to impeach all of them
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S.C
Sen. Thurmond
D-SC
States Rights
U. S. Supreme Court
Citizens Council
Florence County
Thurmond
P. M. Norton
Supreme Court
Congress
Syria Demands Israel Expulsion From United Nations
United Nations debate centers on Syria's demand that Israel be expelled after an attack northeast of the Sea of Galilee. Syrian delegate Ahmed Shukairy urges Security Council to impose economic penalties, citing Egyptian warnings and casualties from the land-sea-air operation. Israel vows to defend itself and asks Arab states to leave it alone as the council convenes.
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Syria
Israel
Ahmed Shukairy
U.N. Security Council
Sea of Galilee
Gamel Abdel Nasser
U.N
Egypt
Shakiry
Abba Eban
Nasser
United States and Soviet Union Clash Over Israeli Action
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr of the United States said the U S opposed acts of military violence while Arkady Sobolev of the Soviet Union urged the United Nations Council to condemn the Israeli action. Brazil remained to be heard from at a later meeting.
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Brazil
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
United States
Arkady A. Sobolev
Soviet Union
Mother Pleads For Son In Court After He Peached Her Face
New York judge Magis trate Louis Kaplan hears the assault case of 24 year old John Foley who punched his mother Margaret in the face. He pleads for a reduced charge to disorderly conduct and receives six months in the workhouse as his unemployed mother had supported him and offered money which he cannot accept.
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New York
John Foley
Louis Kaplan
Margaret
Kaplan
Westinghouse Extends Loans Amid Massive Worker Strike
Westinghouse offers loans or furlough relief to workers amid a strike by AFL-CIO IUE and UE affecting 40 of its plants. More than 50,000 on strike and 40,000 furloughed or part time, with daily wage losses around 950,000. Production losses exceed 150 million, while negotiations pause until next week and wage talks resume under reopening clauses. The firm proposes a five year contract with a 23 percent minimum wage increase.
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Fire Burns Out 3 York Stores in York Pa
A north wind spread a fire that burned out three stores nine blocks south of Market Square. Logan Motors on South Queen Street lost six cars and over $100,000 in damage. Two adjoining stores also burned with totals around $135,000, as 17 fire units responded and three firemen were hospitalized.
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South Queen St
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L. Ellis Wagner
Logan Motors
Smith Paint Products Co
Marine Products
Ideal Manufacturing Co
Pittsburgh Cab Strike Hits People Taxi Co Operations
A 300-member strike by drivers mechanics and operators idled People Cab Co in Pittsburgh. The walkout began at midnight after 14 months of negotiations failed. The company operates 325 cabs.
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People Cab Co
comepany
Flue Fire at Ashcom Home Causes No Damage
Bedford firemen were summoned to the Ashcom home of John S Grimes Friday morning after a flue fire on the outside of a chimney at the two story brick house. Residents had the fire under control when firefighters arrived around 10 30 a m. No injuries or damage were reported.
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Bedford
Bedford Churches Plan Varied Christmas Observances
Bedford county churches and clubs announce Christmas observances this weekend and next week. St James Episcopal presents Why the Chimes Rang in panto mime with local volunteers directing. St John’s Evangelical and Reformed to perform The King’s Christmas Tree pageant. area churches host missionary programs, caroling, and Christmas services across Advent week, with multiple parishes detailing Sundays and evening programs. Numerous choirs, pageants, and cantatas from St Marks, Trinity, and other churches feature local clergy and parishioners in seasonal performances.
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Hugo K. Frear
Gleaners
H. T. ,Covert
St. Thomas Catholic church
F. Edward. J. Davis
Communique on NATO session warns of new Cold War challenge
Paris dispatch reports a two day NATO ministers session condemning recent Russian moves as a new challenge to the free world Secretary Dulles warns the cold war is renewed The communique reaf firms resolve to roll back Soviet territory and supports West Berlin Bonn Germany reunification cited as essential for peace Western leaders praised Dulles MacMillan and Pinay for presenting the warning Continued on Page 2
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Love-Crazed Victim In Critical Condition
Vandergrift Pa December 16 Gladys Smail fifteen horrifically injured today as a love crazed youth killed three family members. John Fallone seventeen shot Gladys chest wounded by police posse near the woods and died last night. Gus Zanos Apollo officer wounded in the gunfight.
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Gladys Smail
John Fallone
Gladys
J. Warren Smail
William Smail
Fallone
Pennsylvania
Gus Zanos
Apollo
Cousin of Queen Elizabeth Found Dead in Bedroom
John Michael Blair aged 30, husband of a queen consort cousin, was found shot dead in a bedroom at Lough Bown House Castleblaney Ireland. A shotgun lay beside him as police opened an inquest. Blair had been staying as an overnight guest of Mrs Ruth Tennyson at the estate. his wife Lady Nancy Blair 37 was not present. Lady Nancy is daughter of the Earl of Swarthmore and has a history of drug overdoses and hospitalizations. The death follows recent health concerns of Lady Nancy who was found unconscious on an overnight express last month.
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Michael Blair
Elizabeth II
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Ruth Tennyson
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Princess Margaret
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Meath
Maj. Tennyson
Lough Bawn
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Queen Mother Elizabeth
Earl of Swarthmore
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