Perjury questions rise over Haluska bribery testimony
Harrisburg December 12 AP Senators debate whether perjury occurred during a three hour hearing on John J Haluska charge that he was offered 750 for backing the income tax bill Haluska offered to take a lie detector test Two Republican senators said statements varied enough to indicate perjury while the committee prepares its detailed findings Haluska was ousted as Democratic whip after his Bribery patronage charges and the caucus met to decide next steps
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Harrisburg
Senate
John J. Haluska
Dcambria
Hluska
Halsuka
Albert Pechan
R-Armstrong
Edward Kessler
R-Lancaster
James S. Berger
R-Potter
Haluska
Senate Democratic Caucus
DEM
New Communist Plan On Swap Gets Cold Shoulder From U N
U N command rejected a five point plan for prisoner exchange proposed by Communist negotiators at Panmunjom. The U N urged man for man exchange and warned that bulk release could leave many prisoners unrecovered. Allies criticized Reds for blocking Red Cross access and for not disclosing number and location of prisoners.
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U.N
Munsan
Korea
Red
United Nations Command
Panmunjom
Somque
Red Cross
Mine Inspectors Elect New Leader at annual meeting
Clyde H. Maize of Somerset was elected president of the Bituminous Mine Inspectors Advisory Association at the opening session of the annual meeting in Pittsburgh. The meeting continues, naming officers George Steinheiser of Uniontown as vice president and John V. McKenna of Waynesburg as secretary treasurer. The executive board includes James Black Point Marion David Millward Philipsburg Clarence Lozan Greensburg A Nairn Punxsutawney and Olin S. Conrad California former Indiana man who was the outgoing president. Rogers Jewelry offers Imperial Cultured Pearls at 650.00.
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Pittsburgh
Clyde H. Maize
Somerset
Maize
Richard Maize
George J. Steinheiser
Uniontown
John V. McKenna
Waynesburg
W. R. Cunningham
Johnstown
James M. Black
Point Marion
David B. Millward
Philipsburg
Clarence H. Lozan
Greensburg
A. J. Nairn
Punxsutawney
Olin S. Conrad
California
Indiana
Truman urged to clean house in tax graft scandal
Washington reports Democratic leaders claim President Truman will purge government tax scandals while Republicans counter that the issue will persist into 1952. Senator Ferguson and Senator Nixon press the White House after a meeting with Truman, urging decisive action against disloyal employees and graft. The exchange underscores partisan tension over how fast officials will be removed.
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Washington
Truman
Sen. Ferguson
Rmich
White House
Frank E. McKinney
Sen. Nixon
R-Calif
McKinney
Vince
Ferguson
Nixon
Father signs murder charge against son in hatchet killing
Oakland California December report shows Ralph Hutching a painting contractor signed a complaint charging his 16 year old son Samuel with murder in the hatchet slaying of his wife Evelyn Hutchins. The father and sister Alma visited Samuel at a juvenile home and spoke of a troubled youth.
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Oakland
Calif
Ralph Hutching
Samuel
Evelyn Hutchins
Ralph
Sam
Hutching
Alma
Gam
Hutchins
Egypt Considers Recalling Ambassador From London
Cairo reports say Egypt may recall its ambassador to Britain as a protest over British actions in the Suez region. The cabinet reportedly considered bringing home Abdel Fatih Amr Pasha and punishing Egyptians allied with Britain while a memorandum on diplomacy to Britain is prepared.
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Cairo
Egypt
Ibrahim Farag
Pasha
London
Abdel Fatish Amr Pasha
Farag
Foreign Ministry
Britain
T B Teak
Sage City
Tax Drive Nets $5,000 in Delinquent Taxes Recovered
Blairsville Tax Collector Jane Baker reports more than $5,000 recovered in delinquent taxes since the drive began. An outside collector was hired to press settlements when thousands of dollars were involved. The school board also backed efforts to pursue delinquent income taxes, adding names to the overdue list.
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Blairsville
Jane Baker
Song Author Dies In London At 73
London on December 12 The composer and lyricist Stanley Camerell aged 73 died today He wrote the words for Let s All Sing Like The Birds Sing and other songsHis death ends a long career in popular music with several widely heard tunes and collaborations across British publishing houses
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London
Stanley Camerell
High Hope in Big Four Arms Talks
Paris Dec 12 Russia’s Andrei Vishinsky said agreements at secret Big Four arms talks raise hope of broader East-West accord. Western Powers’ joint statement voiced disappointment in his speech tone. Vishinsky noted that setting up a new disarmament commission could lead to agreement on other issues, possibly with Soviet participation despite Western directives. Jules Moch saw no shift in Soviet positions.
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Paris
Russia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
United Nations
Soviet Union
Jules Moeh
Community Betterment Group Meets at Indiana State Teachers College
A diverse group gathered at Indiana State Teachers College to praise cooperation among the College, the Pennsylvania State Highway Department, Indiana Borough Council, and local officials. President Willis E. Pratt cited completed road improvements around the college, including Grant Street and College Avenue surfacing, as the result of joint efforts and deeds transferring streets to the College, with Highway Department crews finishing the hard-surfaced work.
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State Teachers College
Inndiana
Pennsylvania State Highway Department
Indiana Borough Council
Indiana State
Willis E. Pratt
Highway Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
State Highway Department
William Stephens
Burnell Shea
Borough Council
College
Indiana School Directors Reelect Officers and Plan Fire Escape
At the reorganizational meeting date of December 10 with no quorum, Dr W F Weitzel was reelected president and J Russell Guard vice president. The board will appoint committees and approve a fire escape project for Horace Mann School pending Department of Labor and Industry approval. Extended coverage insurance was approved to protect school district property.
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W. F. Weitzel
J. Russell Guard
Horace Mann
Department of Labor and Industry
Districk
War Casualties in Korea Reach 102,576
Washington reports U S battle casualties in Korea totaling 102 576 an increase of 888 since last week. The figure reflects latest announced counts as of December 18 with no further breakdown provided.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Six Nations Agree On Defense Control Plan
Strassbourg December talks among France West Germany Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg and Italy set a framework for a unified defense force. A high commissioner and an international parliament would oversee the army while ministers prepare a joint budget in Paris December 27 for submission to the Lisbon North Atlantic Council in February.
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Strasbourg
France
West Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Italy
Paris
North Atlantic Council
Lisbon
Council of Europe
Consultative Assembly
Schuman
National Committee
Robert Schuman
Hag Imperial Cultured Introduces $50 Guaranteed Item
A brief Indiana news item notes Hag Imperial Cultured offering a $50 guarantee. The report mentions m-w-i-Dee, 92x Pearls, and a King and Buxton billfold in association with the promotion. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
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Rogers Jewelry
King and Buxton
Indiana, News
Blast blows tipple away in Elder Town ship district
Police search for leads after a mystery explosion destroyed the Elder Coal Company tipple near Hastings and Westover, scattering debris over 100 yards and wounding nearby homes. About 100 pounds of dynamite were reported, though Radomsky denied storing any. The mine, producing 1500 tons weekly, had 50 non-union laborers picketed last Friday. Five windows in Victor Kline’s dairy barn and home were shattered by the blast.
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Elder Township
Elder Coal Company
George Radomsky
Hastings RD
Radomsky
Ebensburg
Hastings
Westover
Victor Kline
Kline
Truck Driver Killed by Train in McKees Rocks Crossing
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Jacob Ambrogzic, 39, of McKees Rocks, was killed when his truck was struck by a locomotive at the Chestnut Street crossing of the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad yesterday.
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Pittsburgh
Jacob Ambrogzic
McKees Rocks
Chestnut Street
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad
Truck kills four in London on crowded sidewalk
A heavy truck mounted a sidewalk in London today, fatally striking three men and a woman and tearing down 25 feet of a brick wall. The accident underscores dangers in busy pedestrian areas and prompted emergency responders to secure the scene.
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London
Oath Bill Faces House Vote In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg December 12 The House will roll call on a revised loyalty oath bill affecting thousands of public employees. Sponsored by Senator Albert R. Pechan the measure would require state county and municipal workers including teachers to swear they are not subversives under threat of dismissal. The bill drew a large civic turnout with veterans groups backing and opponents including teachers and civil rights advocates protesting.
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Harrisburg
House
Capitol Hill
Albert R. Pechan
Armstrong
American Legion
Bellefonte
Pennsylvania Conference
Rifle Champion's Sons Were Good
Washington Pennsylvania December reports National rifle champion G Wayne Moore hunted with his three sons David Gary and Richard. Each son took a buck while Moore called them the guide as all three deer were ready for cooking at home.
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Washington, Pa
G. Wayne Moore
Moore
David
Gary
Richard
Yuha Under Knife Today In New York
Johnny Yuha is to undergo a laminectomy at New York University Bellevue Medical Center to relieve spinal cord pressure. Doctors warn full use of the body may not be restored after the operation. A fund drive with pledges from local donors will be highlighted on WDAD radio on December 1.
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New York University-Bellevue Medical Center
Johnny Yuha
New York Hospital
Viji
Indiana Hospital
WDAD
Yuhe Fund
County Fair Association
Indiana County
Westinghouse Electric
Fast Pittsburgh
Poison bootleg liquor blamed for Atlanta deaths
The Fulton County crime laboratory director testified that up to 1000 people could have died from 99 gallons of poison bootleg liquor sold in Atlanta on October 21 and 22. The tests showed wood alcohol at lethal levels. Witnesses described Hardy buying, mixing, and delivering the alcohol used to poison moonshine, with dozens ill and several blinded.
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Atlanta
Fulton County Crime Laboratories
Herman Jones
Superior
John R
Fat) Hardy
Jones
Fulton County
Gener
al Paul Webb
Hardy
John W. Blount
Richard A
Snooks) Weems
Fulton
A. A. Andrew
Luke F Turney
Neareby
Guinness County
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