Labor leaders clash over labor peace talks with business
New York AP AFL-CIO convention nears end amid dispute over arranging a labor peace pact with NAMs manufacturers. Meany says NAM talked and accepted bid for talks, NAM denies agreement. Sligh comments on possibility of cooperation while Stevenson addresses delegates on Democratic nomination. See Meany page 6 col 5.
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Afl-Cio
George Meany
National Assay of
Meany
NAM
Organized Labor
Charles R. Sligh Jr
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Salvage Begins for Martin SeaMaster Jet Seaplane
Salvage crews began work on the wreckage of the Martin SeaMaster after a fatal test flight near Chesapeake Bay. The Navy jet seaplane, built by Glenn L. Martin Co. near Baltimore, exploded midair after takeoff. Three Martin employees and a Navy officer were aboard. one body with a parachute was recovered, another blast noted as the nose struck the water about 70 miles southeast of Washington. Recovery and study continued with details pending.
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Chesapeake Bay
Navy
Glenn L. Martin Co
Baltimore
Martin
Washington
Potomac River
Hostage Tale Proved To Be Just A Rumor
WHITESBURG KY A rumor claimed a former patient of Eastern State Hospital Lexington was holding his wife father and mother hostage at Sackett in the mountains. Sheriff Randall Collins said the man was not armed and no trouble existed. State police advised to forget the matter after talking with Collins.
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Whitesburg
Eastern State Hospital
Lexington
Randall Collins
Robert Collins
Collins
Sackett
Oda Amburgey
American mail car burns at Bremerhaven station
A Christmas mail cargo destined for the United States was destroyed when an American military mail car burned yesterday at Bremerhaven's main station. Firefighters fought the blaze as the burning car and its contents were consumed, causing delays in mail service and prompting investigations into the incident.
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Bremerhaven
Germany
United States
Pittsburgh Teen Dies From Burn Injuries in Explosion
William Thompson aged 18 of Pittsburgh died last night from burns received when lacquer exploded at Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp South Side Mill. Cause of the blast remains undetermined.
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Pittsburgh
William Thompson
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
South Side
Pearl Harbor Day In Japan Passes Quietly
Tokyo marks December 7 1941 with minimal public commemoration as the attack’s 14th anniversary passes on the eve of December 8 on this side of the International Date Line. The day’s observance appears largely ignored in Japan.
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Tokyo
Japan
Layy Pd
Blairsville Plans Major Sewer Program Bid Opening
Blairsville authorities announce a $325,000 sewer program tied to the Conemaugh Dam project. The plan includes an interceptor sewer along the river with Sulphur Run and multiple street improvements. A $210,000 settlement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers funds changes, with total project cost around $895,000 pending bids, spring construction expected.
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Blairsville
Whipst Authority
Conemaugh
Blairaville
Ike and Aides Meet at Camp David on Tax Cut Quest
President Eisenhower convened with key advisers at Camp David in a bid to shape next year’s defense budget while seeking a possible tax cut. Secretary Humphrey said balancing the current and upcoming budgets remains a priority as the State of the Union hint points to tax reductions pending a balanced outlook.
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Eisenhower
Camp David
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Mountaintop
Rowland Hughes
Congress
54 Typhoid Cases Today In Lancaster
Epidemic declared in Lancaster as 54 para typhoid cases reported with 35 000 persons to receive mass inoculation today. Officials warn there may be 25 unreported cases and 16 new cases yesterday. Victims are mainly children and several remain in critical condition.
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Lancaster
State Department
W. D. Schrack Jr
Lancaster City and County Medical Society
State Department of Health
Stroudsburg
Butter surplus arrives for Indiana County shipments
County commissioners announced that a car load of surplus butter arrived today after earlier delays. Residents in need who did not receive butter yesterday or today can pick up supplies at the Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Yard on Water Street in Indiana this Friday after 10:00 a.m.
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Indiana County
Pennsylvania Rail- F Road
Water Street
Indiana
Countian Indicted in Cambria County Grand Jury
A Dilltown man Michael Wilkewicz was among 16 individuals named by Cambria County grand jury with true bills returned yesterday on moral charge allegations.
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Cambria County Grand Jury
Mike Wilkewicz
Dilltown
Bodies Recovered After Alpine Avalanche Disaster
In Salzburg Austria rescuers recovered the bodies of five power station workers buried by an Alpine avalanche, raising the total dead to 18 in Austria's winter avalanche disaster. The grim toll marks the season's first major collapse in the region as search efforts continue.
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Salzburg
Austria
Lou's Fruit Market Christmas Decor Sale Promises Variety
Inside Today features a large selection of mistletoe wreaths cedar branches and tree decor at Lou's Fruit Market. The ad touts a broad seasonal display with friendly service and low prices for holiday decorating needs.
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Lou
Lou's Fruit Market
Godfrey Delivers For TV Sponsor In Pool Demonstration
TV host Arthur Godfrey staged a splash gimmick during a mid show demo when a sponsor’s television set rolled into the hotel pool. He stripped to a swimsuit and delivered a straight faced ad on the product’s quality whether wet or dry, keeping the audience’s attention despite the mishap.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Arthur Godfrey
Godfrey
Homer City Yule Days Underway Amid Ad Mixup
Homer City merchants sponsor Yuletide Days a town wide pre Christmas sales event. A Gazette printing error split the planned two page spread across pages 21 and 22 instead of 20 and 21. Missing ads included Dick Matoy Co Supinka s Kline Wirfel Rawes Market Hotel Homer Bunzo s Market and more.
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Homer City
Gazette
Yuletide Days
Dick Matoy Co
Supinka’s
Kline & Wirfel
Rawes Market
Homer
Bunzo's
Billa Jane's
Homer City Dry Cleaners
C. S. Kunkle Lumber Co
Homer City Pharmacy and
Waxler’s
China Veto May Stop 18 U.N. Memberships
United Nations delegates press China to refrain from using a veto that could derail 18 member applications. The General Assembly was ready to notify the Special Political Committee of its reconfirmation, while the Security Council faces a crucial test next week where a Soviet veto could block non Communist applicants if China rejects Outer Mongolia.
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Security Council
China
General Assembly
Lome
Outer Mongolia
U S Demands Facts On Gls Held By Reds
Reports from East Berlin say two American soldiers arrested after a street fight were turned over to Soviet military authorities. A U S Army spokesman said the Russians had not replied to an American inquiry. The men, unnamed in Soviet accounts, were said to have attacked a nightclub performer outside a bar, beating him unconscious after a insult.
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East Germany
Reds
East Berlin
Gunman holdups two drug clerks in Omaha store
A gunman held up two drug store clerks in Omaha last night while about a dozen shoppers browsed. Clerk Craig Swanson handed over a stack of bills from the register. The robber paused at the exit, noticed a lone $1 bill and three rolls of pennies, then asked for them.
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Omaha
Craig Swanson
Republicans Push for Fair Levy in Pennsylvania Senate
Harrisburg AP reports Sen. Dent Democratic floor leader accuses Republicans of delaying tax decision until after the April 24 primary. GOP leaders deny, saying April primary has no bearing. Tax deadlock may extend to April unless a fair proposal is found amid renewed tax conference talks over the 3.44 percent manufacturers excise tax.
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Dent
Gopenate
Apel Butten
Mahany
Senate
House
Page
Allegheny Plywood to Open Plant Near Black Lick
Allegheny Plywood Company of Pittsburgh leased the former Strittmatter Garage on Old Route 22 East from Walter J. Lyda Black Lick. The firm plans to convert the site into a processing plant expected to create ten to twelve jobs, with an addition already being built after initial storage use.
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Allegheny Plywood Company of
Pittsburgh
Strittmatter
Route 22
Walter J. Lyda
Black Lick
George L. Bevan
Police Chief Eyes Cops Mustache and Haircut Rules
Philadelphia December 7 Chief Inspector Albert J Trimmer says he may issue an order to curb cops grooming styles. He notes rookies have adopted be-bop haircuts and flaunting mustaches in a move that concerns him.
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Philadelphia
Albert J. Trimmer
Neighbors Help Smiths In Ventura County Polio Christmas
Betty and Herb Smith of Ojai face a bleak Christmas as polio left them in iron lungs since Oct 10 at Ventura County General Hospital. Their two children Debra and Jody, plus support from Nordhoff High School and Ojai community, fundraises totaling about $2,200 from a TV giveaway and $300 from a football game to ease mortgage and living costs.
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Calif
Betty
Herb Smith
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Smiths
William H
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Wash
Nordhoft High School
Debra Susan
Jody Lyn
J Herb
Nordholfig Aschool
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Jody
Smith
Ernestine Hix
Ojai Valley
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Nordhoff Do
Debra
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