Release of Pennsylvania veterans brings weekend homecomings
The Astotsied Press reports that twenty twelve Pennsylvanians prisoner released over the weekend arrived home Saturday and Sunday. Families expressed relief and relief prayers as letters from some veterans revealed hopes of safety and rosaries. The list of released individuals includes Eugene Fleming Jr Philadelphia John Walker Jr Philadelphia Fred L Simpson Philadelphia Henry C Corner Philadelphia Lawrence Upshure Willow Grove Wallace E Taylor Philadelphia Edgbert W Hajl Buickste Port Walker Chambers Harrisburg Wilbert Co. Drigging Chester Pvt Robert L Pace Chestnut Ridge Pfc Frederick W London West Chester Stephen Hopkins Philadelphia Carl J Raup Franklin Borland F Guinter Montoursville Louis Omerzo Friedens Clarene Peterson Ebensburg Joseph J Murdock Philadelphia James J Stevenson Kushequa Vana Digan Muny and others.
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Panttaylvanians
Panmurjom
Russell Harl
Gari J
Raup
Franklin
Ari
Pittsburgh
Carl
Isabella Coleman
Cel
Stephen Hopkins
Philarm
Ottom
Hopkins
Ralph D. Guinter
Monifoursville
Cpl
Borland F. Guinter
Philadelphia
Carl J. Raup
Thomas F. McDonough
Monttoursville
Louis Omerzo
Friedens
Clarene Peterson
Ebensburg
Joseph J. Murdock
James J. Stevenson
Kushequa
Vana Digan
Muny
Dock Worker Union Faces AFL Ouster
Canada voters nationwide cast ballots in a federal election seen as a referendum on Liberal Prime Minister Louis St Laurent. Polls suggested the Liberals would retain power, with Conservative George Drew challenging but unlikely to topple the long dominant party. The election centered on 263 Commons seats and the balance of power, amid charges of dictatorial powers and fiscal spending.
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Torontom
Canada
Louis St. Laurent
Liberal Party
Progressive Conservative
Tory
St. Laurent
Uncle Louis
House of Commons
George Drew
Drew
W. L. Mackenzie King
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democrats
White House
Liberals
Commons
Ike Meets Dulles On Rhee Talk And Korea Policy
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles discussed Korea policy during a Denver stop while planning to push remaining bills addressed by Congress. Dulles noted any new Korean outbreak would depend on Communist actions as they searched for a path on the armistice and security ties with South Korea.
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Korea
Lodge
Eisenhower
Denver
Colorado Rockies
Aksel Nielsen
Fraser, Colo
U.N
Jaya
Red
U. N
Peiping Radio
Exempt Item Regulations Include Foods Beverages and Clothing
Regulations continued on page one define exemptions for foods such as groceries baked goods milk meat and other items. Tentative rules add to the exemptions coffee fruit juices chips and yeast cakes while clothing remains exempt when worn as apparel but non apparel like jewelry may be taxable.
Obituary for William Henry Pershing of Indiana Pennsylvani a
William Henry Pershing of 144 Church Township Indiana County died August 8 1863 at 7:00 p.m. He was born October 4 1858 in Township and was son of Robert Stuart and Mtter peth E estate Pershing. Survived by daughters and grandchildren, services Tuesday August 11 at 3:00 p.m. at Robinson's in Indiana with interment at McDowell Cemetery.
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William Henry
Church
Township
Indiana County
Robert Stuart
Mtterpeth E. Tate Pershing
Grismore
Bathesboro
Indiana
Eliabeth B. Holmes Pershing
Ofie Woh
Earl
Barnesboro
Mra
William
Senate
Carl Harr
McDowell Cemetery
Dolli
W. Ayers
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Bryn Mawr
Samuel
Josephine Leasure Walker
Rochester Mills
First Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Order of the Astern Star
Roswell B
Marian) Milligan
Westport
Conn
William E
Helen) Joyner
Decatur
Jean Ayers
Washington, D. C
Robinson's
North Seventh Street
Conrad C. Steinbrenner
Indiana Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Murder Case Solution In Quebec Near Atmosphere Devices
Quebec police announce progress in a murder investigation as officers review devices and data from the scene. Authorities have not released names or specific timelines but urge any witnesses to come forward.
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Quebec
Russians claim H bomb threat fuels US race to build more
US lawmakers debate Soviet atomic potential with Senators Anderson Duff and Hickenlooper weighing whether Russia has the hydrogen bomb while affirming America’s lead in nuclear development. The discussion follows public comments on the Russian capability and a push to boost domestic production ahead of potential test or deployment.
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Durham
D-Nc
Russia
Clinton Anderson
D-Nm
Rep. Cole
R-Ny
Bath
N. Y
Duff
R-Pa
NBC
Sen. Hickenlooper
R-Town
America
Tax Revision program Faces Going Through Congress
The article outlines tax reform plans targeting June 30 and Jan 1. It projects a revenue shortfall with a 74 billion dollar baseline, proposes two major cuts in individual income taxes and the expiration of the excess profits tax, and forecasts further corporate and sales tax reductions set for April 1. Overall, deficits could reach 60-62 billion dollars requiring substantial spending cuts or tax increases to balance the budget.
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Ut Vy
Eisenhower
James A. Reed
Presie
Ways and Means Committee
Reed
Congress
Yesterdase
Korea
Raup
Ular
Cpl
Wallace L. Dunham
Cov J
Benjamin Conley
Colum
Ohio
Pycktong
Lightning Strikes District As Storms Wreak Havoc
A powerful lightning storm swept the district causing widespread flooding in Pittsburgh district basements and gardens, with railways and roads affected. Residents reported heavy rainfall reaching two inches in three hours and officials warned of ongoing power and traffic disruptions.
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Pittsburgh
Van Zandt Doubts H-Bomb Claims
ALTOONA Pennsylvania United States representative Van Zandt a Republican on the Joint Atomic Energy Committee questions Russia having a hydrogen bomb. He says Washington has heard no confirmation of a Russian hydrogen device and recalls the US testing history mentioning a hydrogen explosion last October.
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Paga
Carl J. Raup
Franklin
Bills
Pyoktong
Raup
Rete Aunists
Panmuniom
United States
Richard
Fred Claar
Hollidaysburg
van Zandt
R-Pa
Beens Eae Ae
Gaspe Ber
Joint Atomic Energy
Bush
St. Jean
Hinshaw
D-Calif
Berane
Wilbert J. Coffin
Quebec
Lindsey
Russia
Hower
United Masiqes
Herbert Smith
Dra- Representatives
McCormack
Vosburg
Mass
van Zatndt
Price
A. Munhgl
Times
Smith
Altoona
H—Rep
Setae van Zandt
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Washington
Soldier Kennth Fletcher Ships Overseas
Private Kenneth Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fletcher Wa terman recently shipped overseas. He was stationed at Indiantown Gap Pa before receiving overseas orders. His new address is Private Kenneth Fletcher US-62259174 Plov Co 20 APO 872 in care of postmaster New York NY
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Kenneth Fletcher
Joseph Fletcher
Waterman
Indiantown Gap
Pvt
New York
N. Y
Gulf Oil Reports Production Rise in First Half
Gulf Oil Corp. reports crude oil production for the first six months of this year up 52 011 barrels over the same period last year an eight percent rise. Net income for the six months was 73 780 73 dollars a share 34 cents versus 86 480 885 dollars two dollars per share in the prior year six months.
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Pittsburgh &Gulf Oil Corp
Twenty Four Airmen Found Alive After Desert Crash
McKean County man Robert Robinson, POW released in Korea, dies. Waynesburg resident Stevenson, a former prisoner, is reported among survivors. Air Force confirms crash 80 miles south of Wheeles Held, Libya Desert, 24 airmen parachuted from disabled C119 Flying Boncey. Three survivors found later by rescue teams. initial reports list injuries and hospital after airlift.
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Germany
U. S. Air Force
European Meadquarters
Tne
Fit
Air Force
Wheeles Held
Rushequa
Waynesburg
Robert
May Robinson
Hotre
Mra
Jozeph Stevertson
Vnlager
Democrat-Messenger
McKean
Hee Som
Pic
Robinson
Stevenson
Robert H. Robinson
Associated Preas|tha Monongahela Publishing ‘Co
Pittsburgh
Betheny
Air Force Hospital
Wheetus
Mir Force
The happy mother speaks amid uncertain fate of James
A distressed mother with eleven other children said she did not know if James had been wounded. She added she is awfully anxious but trusts he is now in safe hands.
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James
Garin Named New Curator of Drake Well Memorial Park
(Titusville Pa) Thomas J Garin of Oil City becomes curator of the Drake Well Memorial Park succeeding Dr Paul H Giddens who had served since 1942 His appointment announced yesterday Garin will continue as director of information for the Pennsylvania Grade Grade Ol Association.
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Titusville, Pa
Thomas J. Garin
Oil City
Drake Well Memorial Park
Paul H. Giddens
Garin
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Mernwene
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Tony Anastasia
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John S Doud
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India
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Nehru
Nations Advisory Commission
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Malenkov
Truman
Eniwetok Atoll
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Nagasaki
Lapp
Manhattan
Dispatches
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Zandt
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Peiping
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Calif
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Curtisville
Allegheny Valley Hospital
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Lucy) Schirato
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Chesci
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Vandergrift
Darrell
Julia) Woodrow
Saltsburg
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