Area Near Burning Chinju
U S 24th Division troops recaptured hill positions northeast of Chinju and held on in a flaming battle near Pusan. General MacArthur said U S troops and the Korean Sixth Division were locked in grim fighting east of Chinju with no enemy gains in 12 hours. The exchange covered heights eight miles northeast of Chinju and central front Kamehon burned as Reds moved in. Yongdok on the east coast changed hands again as fighting intensified in the area.
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Tokyo
Chinju
Pusan
Kumchon
MacArthur
U. S
Yongdok
U. S. 24Th Division
Fark Pool Closes Soon At Indian Springs Park
Indiana area residents have until August 20 to use the Indian Springs Park pool, closed at 6 p.m. that Sunday. The summer playgrounds at Thaddeus Stevens and Horace Mann Schools remain open for ages six through 12 with large daily attendance. Safety efforts include weekly pool tests showing no bacteria and state police patrols aiding parking and crosswalk supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Area
Indian Springs Park
C. W. Johnston
Helen Wilden
Norma Novalis
Thaddeus Stevens
Margaret Lubold
Peggy’ Ann Smith
Horace Mann
Indian Springs
Johnston
Phone Rate For Vandergrift Co Faces Higher Tariffs
Harrisburg August 2 The Vanderarift Telephone Co plans a tariff hike expected to raise annual revenue by about 26000 and affect around 4990 subscribers in Vandergrift Avonmore and Saltsburg exchanges across Armstrong Indiana and Westmoreland Counties. Local service rates would rise with one party residence from 3.25 to 3.50 dollars and business rates from 4.75 to 5.75 in Vandergrift. Avonmore Saltsburg residence rates jump from 2.74 to 4.00 and business lines from 3.75 to 4.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Vanderarift Telephone Co
Vandergrift
Public Utility Commission
Avonmore
Saltsburg
Armstrong
Indiana
Westmoreland
Salisbury
Indiana Sales Level High Is Trading Hub
Indiana shows a high standard of living reflected in a retail total of 20,784,000 for the past year, well above the city quota and a national market. The survey notes per capita income and spending, with a trading area hub rating of 126, placing Indiana 26 percent above the national sales potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New York
United States
Parade Planned at Rossiter for Labor Day Jubilee
Indiana County opens its 50th Jubilee with a Passing Parade at the Rossiter fairgrounds grandstand tomorrow evening. The pre fair meeting is set for 7 30 p m and runs Aug 29 through Sept 2 with awards to participants. Golden Era costumes from 1900 1950 are urged as crowds anticipate a month long celebration and fresh produce ads close the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rossiter
Indiana County
William O'Brien
Malik Back For 2nd Try In UN
In Lake Success New York Soviet Delegate Malik returns for a second attempt to oust Nationalist China as Security Council president. He was defeated 8 to 0 but stayed to clash with U S and Chinese delegates, accusing the United States of naked aggression in Korea Indochina and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakob A. Malik
Trygve Lie
United Nations
Lake Success
N. Y
Russia
U. N
Malik
Sir Bengal N. Raw
India
Nar
Marion Center Farmer Wins Co Pasture Contest
John Hastings of Marion Center wins the Indiana County Green Pastures Contest sponsored by the USDA. His pasture advances to Area 3 competition covering 17 Pennsylvania counties. Second place went to Truby S. Beers of Livermore and third to Clyde Mc Connaughey of Smicksburg. Final judging by local officials and experts. Also notes market prices for large ears 38 cents a dozen and home grown tomatoes 28 cents for 2 pounds.
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Indiana County
Production and Marketing Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
John Hastings
Marion Center
Pennsylvania
Truby S. Beers
Livermore R. D. IL
Clyde McConnaughey
Smicksburg
Allan Snyder
Indiana
Soil Conservation Service
Wilbur Bell
R. Earl Steffey
East Mahoning
Kansas GOP Names Arn Carlson in Senate Fight
Kansas Republicans nominate Gov Frank Carlson for U S Senate with Edward F Arnot a contender for the Democratic nomination. The primary results show Paul Aiken gaining a rising lead over Carl V. Rice. Alf M. Landon seeks a comeback via Willard Mayberry in a state election affecting party control.
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Topeka
Kas
Aus
Kansas
Frank Carlson
U. S
Aid Edward F. Aro
Paul Aiken
Carl V. Rice
Ann
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Willard Mayberry
London
Injuries Prove Fatal To Man
William Rupe, 80, of Philipsburg, died at Indiana Hospital yesterday after being admitted July 20 for injuries from an automobile crash near Saltsburg. Cause of death listed as possible skull fracture and other injuries. The Philipsburg man’s car was struck by a truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rupe
Philipsburg
Indiana Hospital
Saltsburg
Hooded robbers escape with $96,000 from mine
Two hooded men entered Coniagrum Gold Mines in Timmins Ontario at 3 30 this morning. They bound watchman BI Edwards and used an acetylene torch to break into the vault, escaping with about 96000 dollars in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmins
Ont
Coniagrum Gold Mines, Ltd
BI Edwards
Blairsville postmaster job draws many applicants
About 25 people applied for the Blairsville Post Office postmaster position before the deadline. Anthony Benka was found dead at his Plumville home around 1 p.m. Monday, after being in frail health for months. Authorities say he had been dead about 24 hours when found. Exam date not yet set for candidates.
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Blairsville
Anthony Benka
Plumville
Marines Arrive In Force For Tough Engagement In Korea
Marines docked at a South Korean port loaded for heavy combat as the first U S contingent reached the beachhead after a 20 day Pacific crossing. They spoke of tough fighting behind Pershing tanks with 90 mm guns, flame throwers and bazookas, while a cross section of America waited to join the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lambert
Don Whitehead
U. S
United States
Montezuma
Maries
Claude Bricker
Kansas City
Leonard Libby
Granite City
Carolina Hill
New York
Midwest
America
Navy
Qawega
Heilwood Band Concert Cancelled in Memorial Park
Heilwood High School Band concert at Memorial Park in Indiana was canceled amid sober mood and jokes. Marines were mentioned in the chaotic note. no future Heilwood or Indiana Municipal Band appearances were announced.
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Heilwood
al Park
Indiana
CBC Official Honored after 47 Years Service
The Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation honored M. B. Mitchell at a dinner August 11 in Lewis' Dining Room. Mitchell, a Norwith New Yorker who joined in 1903, retired July 31 after 47 years with the company. he served as assistant to the general manager and a longtime director. Promotions: A. E Long becomes general superintendent. R. A. St. Clair to oversee accounting. Howard A. Zeigler named chief accountant. Joh. Nicely named payroll clerk.
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Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Lewis
M. 8. Mitchell
T. F. McCarthy
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Nor_with
New York
Spangsler and Clearfield
Indiana
Dixon Run Land Company
Clearffeld Bituminous Coal!Corporation
Ef Lective
A. E Long
R. A. St. Clair
Probe Underway in Indiana Mine Death Case
An investigation by Indiana state mine inspector L D Kimmel into the death of Samuel M Glance 33 of Waterman continues after he reportedly touched a high powered cable inside Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company Mine No 7 near Jacksonville. Coroner Dr E L Fleming said the man was believed electrocuted.
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L D. Kimmel
Indiana
Samuel M. Glance
Waterman
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Hent No. 7
Jacksonville
E. L. Fleming
Glance
National Guard Training Begins for 28th Division
Indiana Company F and Blairsville Company L of the 110th Infantry, 28th Division, start two week drills at Indian Town Gap Pa with a call to active service within 30 days. Maj. Gen. Strickler says training ends Sunday with Governor Duff and Gen. Clark present. 10,000 men to depart for home Monday then to Camp Atterbury for further training.
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Indiana
Blairsville
110Th Infantry Regiment
28Th Division
Carl S. Pauch
James H. George
Indiantown Gap
Pennsylvania
National Guard
Daniel A. Strickler
James H. Duff Strickler
Mark Clark
Army Field Forces
Camp Ailerbury
Ind
Strickler
Rotarians Scholarship Awarded For Teaching Hope
Indiana Rotary Club forms a Scholarship Fund granting a $100 annual award to a recent Indiana High School graduate who ranks in the top quarter, plans to teach, is accepted at Indiana College, and shows strong character and need. The Rotary Scholarship Committee will select one recipient each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Rotary Club
Indiana High School
Rotary
Indiana College
Clymer Man Named Assistant County Superintendent
Clymer man Harwick, acting superintendent since D. D. Patterson's retirement, was named last night to a four year term as assistant county superintendent under Ridgway's new county superintendent William J. Norman. The appointment was approved by the county board of school directors. Also approved was a Brush Valley Township School building project adding four elementary rooms. Norman has assumed duties as county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max C. Harwick
Clymer
Indiana County
D. D. Patterson
Williiam J. Norman
Ridgway
Mr. Harwick
D. Patterson
Brush Valley Township
Norman
Duff Flies Today To Camp Perry
Gov James H Duff to review the List Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade of the Pennsylvania National Guard at Camp Perry Ohio. He will be accompanied by Adjutant General Frank A Weber Brig Gen Richard K Mellon Col J Trimble Brown Lt Col Herbert H Kerry and Capt John Scotzin and Lt Edwin F Hanson from Camp Hill. Maj Gen Charles C Curtis commands the Aalst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Camp Perry
Pennsylvania National Guard
Frank A. Weber
Richard K. Mellon
Pittsburgh
J. Trimble Brown
Wayne
Herbert H. Kerry
Lancaster
Cigarettes Rise One Penny Per Pack Across Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on August 21 prices for cigarettes climbed. Popular brands once selling at 20 cents now top 21 cents, with other brands rising from 21 to 22, vending machines from 23 to 24, and multi-pack chains charging two packs for 41 cents or 2 cents per pack. Cartons jump from 1.86 to 2.00, except two King-size brands at 2.10. Manufacturers cite higher tobacco leaf costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Vending Maschines
Tobac‘co
One-Car Crash Injures Four Near Blairsville
Four people received minor injuries in a one car crash on Route 22 two miles east of Blairsville. State Police from the Indiana substation said Charles R. Welly, 25, of Sagamore was the operator. The occupants, all of Sagamore, were treated by a Blakaville doctor. Damages were estimated at more than $400.
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Route
Blairsville
Indiana
Charles R. Welly
Sagamore
Benjamin H
Benjamin L
Alice Kelly
Blakaville
Rossiter Driver Charged After Punxsutawney Collision
Clair Lunger, 28, of Rossiter, was charged by Punxsutawney police with drunk and disorderly conduct after a three-vehicle collision in Punxsutawney Monday night. Police allege he drove a car through a traffic signal, causing a crash and property damage including Connie's Lunch on G Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Lunger
Rossiter
Punxsutawney
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Carlson
Wayne Ave
Mark Ringer
Bernice
San Diego
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Richard Sutton
Fredeel
CBC
Rotarians
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Connie
Shorty
Markel
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