Allied 8th Army digs in for stand near 38th parallel
Allied Eighth Army halted the Pyongyang retreat and dug in for a new Western Korean stand against advancing Chinese forces. The line potentially runs from south of Pyongyang to positions southeast, near ParalLet 38. South Korean troops moved into hill country to clear guerrillas near Sibyon, about 70 miles southeast of Pyongyang, while Gen. Collins viewed morale at high and noted no tactical value in using an atom bomb in Korea.
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Tokyo
Eighth Army
Pyongyang
Red China
MacArthur
Parallet 38
Red North
South Korea
Sibyon
J. Lawson Collins
U. S. Army
Korea
Seoul
Fte
Collins
Federinko Named New Burgess in Clymer Borough
Andrew Federinko was elected burgess of Clymer Borough at the last night’s regular council meeting. He fills the vacancy from the death of Burgess Ben F. Wilkins and will serve one year. Federinko, a two term council member, lifelong resident, owns a home and is active in civic affairs. The meeting covered routine business and snow removal concerns, including bulldozer use with the road grader costing about 350 dollars so far with more snow ahead.
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Andrew Federinko
Burgess
Clymer
Federinko
Ben F. Wilkins
Dr Weitzel Heads Board in Indiana School Meeting
At a reorganizational session of the Indiana Public School Board on Monday evening Dr W F Weitzel was re elected president and J Russell Guard was chosen vice president He also named the same committees for the coming year
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Indiana Public School Board
W. F. Weitzel
J. Russell Guard
Weitzel
Boro Defers To Congress On Rent Curb
Indiana Borough Council defers rent control decision to federal action. If Congress enacts new rules before Jan 1, controls may continue. otherwise they expire. Routine business included airport markers cost 137.99 and treasury balance 35819.11. A petition asks paving and curb for School Street from Third to Second, held for budget discussion. Hom er Koontz and Ed Hoffman absent. Continued on Page Ten.
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Inianar
Indiana
Council
Homer Koontz
Ed. Hoffman
School Street
Poplar Alley
Arsenic and Old Lace Play Draws Faculty Fans
Reserve seat tickets remain for the high school faculty production Arsenic and Old Lace. Seats may be bought at the door for 85 cents including tax. Curtain is 8 15 p m. Tonight is the final performance as about 500 people attended last evening.
State Parole Board Hit By Judge O'Brien
Allegheny County Judge Henry X. O'Brien criticized the State Parole Board and Legislature after facing James Alfred, 41, a sex defendant he sent to prison less than two years ago. O'Brien said he released Alfred for lack of evidence and denounced the system, noting a psychiatrist report from the Behavior Clinic. The judge recalled sentencing Alfred for contributing to the delinquency of a 15-year-old girl and questioned why he was released early.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Henry X. O'Brien
State Parole Board
James Alfred
Alfred
O'Brien
Guily
Grand Jury Indicts Six Frees One in Indiana County
Indiana County Grand Jury returned six true bills and one non true bill. Defendants include David Rankin robbery while armed Homer City William E Midock aggravated assault and battery William Palmer public nuisance Joseph Knapik failed to identify driver in accident Floyd DeLne and William A Graham robbery and receiving stolen property Charles McCreary pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods Daniel Stiles pleaded guilty to accident related charges Mrs Stanley Wyne assault and battery case not pressed Alvin Louis Shultz case non true bill. Testimony list set for Dec 11 and 12 with two cases scheduled Jan 8.
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Indiana
David Rankin
Homer City
William E. Midock
William Palmer
Joseph Knapik
Glen Campbell
Floyd DeLne
Knox RD
William A. Graham
Marion Center
Charles McCreary
Daniel Stiles
Rossiter
Stanley Wyne
Clymer
Alvin Louis Shultz
J. Murray Bulerhough
Andrew d. Russie
William Midock
Deanna Durbin Plans December Wedding in Franco-Saar Border
Paris report says film star Deanna Durbin and director Charles David announced plans to marry on December 16 at Sarreguemines near the Franco Saar border. Durbin, 28, has lived in Paris with her daughter. David intends to continue film work after marriage. It would be Durbin’s third marriage and David’s second.
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Paris
Deanna Durbin
Charles David
Sarreguemines
Franco-Saar
Miss Durbin
David
Songbird
Hollywood Pictures
Ross Dies at Desk as White House Press Secretary
Charles G. Ross, President Truman’s official newsman and voice to reporters, died at 5:50 p.m. of a heart attack at age 65. A longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch correspondent, he collapsed while delivering a press conference, staying at his post to ensure the truth reached the public.
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Washington
Charlie Ross
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Harry S. Truman
United States
Ross
Charles Ross
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Attlee
Charlie
Rewiring Projects Begin at State Teachers College
The State Teachers College Indiana Pa starts a $30 000 wiring project in John Sutton Hall music department and for the dining room by Daniels Co Pittsburgh. Work crews already on site. A kitchen renovation contract exceeding $100 000 also begins this week as part of the same program.
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State Teachers College
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania General State Authority
John Sutton Hall
Daniels Company of
Pittsburgh
Collge
Red Chief Nelson Must Find Bond
Communist teacer Steve Nelson, chairman of the Communist Party of Western Pennsylvania, faces a federal case after an arrest for contempt of Congress. He must post a 5000 dollar bond to avoid being transported to Washington D C for arraignment on Friday as prosecutors seek his return following indictment.
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Pittsburgh
Dee
Steve Nelson
Washington
D. C
Nelson
Communist Party of
Federa District Court
Aggies Hold Annual Meet On Dec. 12
The Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association will hold an all day meeting Tuesday December 12 1950 at the Flist Methodist Church Indiana starting 10 am with a color movie Research is for People luncheon at noon and adjournment about 3 30 pm A business session remarks by Harold Nesbitt plus reports by Extension representatives will precede an afternoon program themed Indiana County Progress featuring talks on the Christmas tree industry dairy herd improvement home improvements and 4 H Club work. County Extension director Penny State Wil will speak at 2 45 pm and the meeting closes with slides and films of county activities. Public invited.
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Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Flist Methodist Church
Indiana
Clark C. Pollock
Marion Center
IJL
Pennsylvania State College
Harold Nesbitt
Homer City State Bank
County Bankers Agricultural Committee
Ellen K. Gerber
Hazel H. Knipe
W. C. Cochrane
A. Koester
Lois Howard
Armagh
Indiana County
Samuel E. Dible
Shelada, RD
Carl Johnston
Karl Wynekoop
G.stephen Edwards
Rochester Mills
R. C. Blaney
Penny State
Episcopal Church Bazaar and Bake Sale Announcement
Laros measured. gearharts at Laros measured. bose 1.AU, Gearharts at Episcopal Church annual Bazaar and Bake Sale Friday Dec bth from 1 p m. Sal Der 9th from 1h a.m. Aprons cakes pies rolls etc. Cor. Phila and 9th Sts NOx.
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Episcopal Church
Ilse Koch Breaks Into Angry Tears in Court
AUGSBURG Germany December 6. Franze Koch broke into tears while testifying on charges of inviting murders and atrocities at Buchenwald. The judge pressed her about mistreatment of prisoners. she denied all wrongdoing, insisting witnesses lied and declaring a clean conscience as she protested.
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Augsburg
Germany
Franse Koch
Buchenwald
Wrestler Loses, But Very Badly
In Rochester a former wrestler known as Pedro faced a home burglary. Police report indicate Ignacio Nicola Alberto De Jesus Nevereppa De Martines’s residence was broken into, with $2,000 cash missing and jewelry valued at $2,300 also reported stolen.
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Rochester
Ignavio Nicola Alberto de Jesus Nevereppa da Martines
Tenacio Nicola Alberto de Jesus Nevereppi de Martines
Ignacio Nicola Alberta Te Jesus Nevereppa de Martine
Pedro
Fire destroys farm house as party line ties up calls
Mrs. G C Maddox faced a delay in reaching Bluefield fire department when long telephones lines occupied by neighbors kept her from calling for help. Water used to battle the blaze delayed investigators, but firefighters saved some furniture and even the telephone.
Pass Petitions For Extension Of Rent Control
Petition drives circulate in Indiana and Clymer urging boroughs to extend rent control before it ends December 4. Some expect Congress to act on a general extension, requiring special council meetings for action. Also notes Christmas gift suggestions and a Youth for Christ event on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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Indiana
Clymer
Congress
Price Line For Autos Breaks In Auto Industry
Detroit reports the price line in the auto industry collapsing as GM and Ford raise car prices by about five percent or more, with GM noting a decrease from five percent and Ford averaging 5.7 percent. Chrysler plans unclear, while supply cuts threaten 42,000 layoffs due to government aluminum and copper restrictions.
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Detroit
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
America
Firmest Point To Develop In Korean Crisis Talks
Washington reports say Prime Minister Attlee pledged continued Western support as U S and Britain push a united front against Soviet Communism. Diplomats describe the agreement as a firm stand that Europe remains the main battlefield for the conflict, with Western powers unable to concede major military strength to the USSR.
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Washington
Dec
Europe
Rocco Guilty On Eighteen Counts In Bonds Case
Pittsburgh man Arthur A. Rocco, 34, was found guilty by a federal court jury on eight counts of transporting and receiving stolen bonds and was indicted on thirty counts of dealing in securities stolen from banks in California, New York, and New Jersey. Bonds valued at 190,000 were involved. theft phase remains unsolved. The verdict followed an eight hour trial before Judge Rabe F. Mars. The Smation Army Christmas Cheer program appeals for support.
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Pittsburga
Federal District Court
Arthur A. Rocco
Pittsburgh
California
New York
New Jersey
Rocco
Indiana
Rocen
Rabe F. Mars
Silvation Army
Salvation Army
Philadelphia
The
Two-Way Crash Injures Two Near Plumville
State Police from Indiana report a two car collision near Plumville last night causing minor injuries to two people. Drivers identified are Charles C. Beck of Smicksburg and Willard Dinger. Beck and Mrs. Dinger were treated by a physician. Damages estimated at $700.
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Plumville
Indiana
Charles C. Beck
Smicksburg
Willard Dinger
State silent on universal blood typing policy
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania must await a federal policy to standardize blood typing for all residents. Col. Allen C. Miller cites 48 state uniformity as a prerequisite. Amvets begin distributing 15,000 dog tags for atomic attack ID in Allentown, while questions linger on compulsory typing and funding.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ahentown
Miller
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