05 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1951
Page
1
Johnny Yuha was reported resting comfortably after a much better night at Bellevue Medical Center New York City. Physicians said they are debating an operation but the youth’s condition makes any immediate surgery inadvisable. The latest fund contributions push donations over $6,000.
Indiana County Grand Jury returned eight true bills in criminal court. Indictments include involuntary manslaughter in the death of Stanley Public by Harry Eugene Johns. armed robbery of Kingston Restaurant by Quenton N Brown. robbery with accomplice and receiving stolen property by John Standish, William A Sullivan Jr, and Edgar F Hines. aggravated assault and a morals offense by Theodore B Buchholz. assault and battery by Harold A Comb. burglary, larceny and receiving stolen property by Marl G Livingson. receiving stolen goods and accessory after the fact by Joseph J Saffron. Also a paternity case.
A truck collided with a fishing boat in Vancouver yesterday after its brakes failed. The vehicle rolled down a pier ramp and struck the Sailor Lad, with the accident described as a driverless fish truck crash.
Homer City residents and local supporters list Mrs Robert Shirley and Mr Shirley among donors to a fund at Galisburg. Donations total 90 dollars and 50 cents with 2 dollar gifts. Named donors include Phyllis Clements Betty Cook Lois Fairbanks Don Filysovich Josephine Giorgiani Lee Knight Peg Kundla Richard Sadowski Aleck Segner. Homer City girl scout troop members are Dora Reed Nancy Kenosh Dolores Pope Judy Johnston Kathy George Bonnie Link Mollie Pulliam Cecily Olsen Peachy Maggs Pamela Wintermascot.
John A. Mc Closkey of Vintondale crashed into a parked car at Fourth and Church streets last midnight, his car damaging Chapman’s auto and leaving skid marks. McCloskey was cited for driving too fast for conditions by Officer Samuel J. Selkirk. A later two car collision at Oakland and Foundry avenues caused about 475 damage while Ruth Ake and Joseph Shay bra were involved in light rainfall conditions. Bruce Ake, six, hit his head on a windshield but required no immediate medical attention. The notice includes unrelated daily ad copy.
Julius Zamberlin of Coal Run was injured when he fell into a coal chute at Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company's Kent No 7 Mine near McIntyre. He was taken to Indiana Hospital. early reports indicate the injury may not be serious.
In Harrisburg a Senate package advances a measure allowing taprooms to sell bottled Aquay outside state stores after 9 pm with a 15 percent mark up. Limit is one quart per customer and minors may not deliver liquor or beer. Package seeks broader liquor code changes.
Allied negotiators grilled Communist reps for hours at Panmunjom as they pressed for a definition of a neutral country and ports of entry. The Reds named Czechoslovakia and Poland as neutral, or Switzerland Sweden and Denmark for non-communist neutrality, while offering no clear answer on ports of entry. A Tokyo radio accused the Reds of double talk while a bus disaster in Chatham’s Naval Barracks area left mangled civilians and cadets among the chaos. the crash followed a night of tense talks over a cease-fire and armistice supervision.
Five Indiana Borough Councilmen served their last regular monthly meeting of 1951. Homer Koontz Merle Buterbaugh Charles Russell Jr Ross Steetle and Ted Hoyt were praised for unselfish service with no compensation. The sole official action awarded a sewer bid of 1995 to Dale L Altimus. second bid was 2571 43.
In Chatham England a bus plowed into a line of schoolboys, killing 23 and injuring many others. The driver faced a long overdue citation for safe driving. Nineteen boys remained in hospitals and ten more were treated for shock as authorities investigated the worst road accident in British maritime history.
H A Orr sold his Indiana County taxi business to William N Brown of Homer City for 14500. Brown will take over tomorrow morning after returning from Harrisburg with the license. Six cabs and the dispatch center at 42 South Seventh street transfer, with Brown covering Indiana Borough White Township and nearby areas. Orr keeps five buses and continues current schedules. Orr has run the fleet since October 1945 and will serve as County Commissioner.
Blairsville reports Lt. Michael Kovalish declared dead by the Defense Department after being missing in action since an air battle over Korea on Nov. 4. An infantry veteran of World War I, he had a 38 month European Theater tour, re entered service as an air cadet in 1949, and trained at Randolph Williams and Hamilton fields before joining the 86th Fighter Bomber Squadron in Korea. He was a 1944 graduate of Derry Township High School.
Jack Tressler formerly of Two Lick Indiana County, now using his mother’s surname, was committed to Farview State Hospital for the criminally insane after a court found him not legally responsible for the shooting death of his mother, Mrs Genevieve Blose, during a dispute over hours.
The Philippines reports over 500 bodies recovered from ash slopes of Hibok Hibok on Camiguin Island after twin eruptions. Officials estimate up to 2,000 dead, with 169 bodies confirmed by the Red Cross. Thousands evacuated as rescue teams search ash and lava fields amid ongoing volcanic activity.
State Police seek 21 year old messenger James Beatty who allegedly posed as a clergyman to steal 7000 dollars from Old Reading Brewery Inc where he worked one week. An alarm across 15 states was issued and a taxi driver reported a man matching Beatty’s description in clerical attire asking for a ride to Harrisburg.
Harrisburg report says a House passed bill to shift municipal primary elections in odd-numbered years from July fourth Tuesday to May third Tuesday won unanimous Senate approval. The measure aims to synchronize local races with broader civic schedules and could affect campaign planning this cycle.
Washington reports 7,708 gamblers have applied for the new $50 professional gambler stamp. The deadline was December 1, with 1,556 stamps granted and 4,266 still processing. The Gambling Tax Law requires a monthly report and 10 percent of the total wagers. Internal Revenue will share applicant data with local police.
Harrisburg reports the Senate orders a probe into Sen. John J Haluska's bribery claim over votes on the income tax proposal. Republican leaders expect an 10-member bipartisan committee, with Haluska to testify under oath if he appears, as debate and press interest mount.
District Attorney Frank Hogan announced the arrest of Daniel Lamont, 44, of Altoona Pennsylvania, a shoe manufacturer, for bribing college basketball players.
The Indiana County Prothonotary's office announced two new appointees to the West Lebanon Independent School District board for one year terms. H. E. Burkett and C. M. Millen take effect December 3.
January price list shows Gearhart costs for Costa and Boy Scout tee campaigns with references to Meth and Ve weede 100-0R% as noted, unclear lines suggest price tiers and discounts. The fragment mentions Pee and 02 os, with limited readable details about quantities and dates.
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