14 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1953
Page
1
A distressed mother speaks of her son Pfe Richard R. Tennesson, who remains defiant amid Allied attempts to bring home twenty two soldiers. The Korean peace talks stall while U S envoy Arthur H. Dean leaves for Washington after walking out, with conditions to resume talks including withdrawal of perfidy charges and good faith meetings.
A continuing report examines Senator Duff known as Key and his role in the state Republican activities, outlining factions, influence, and potential outcomes within the party’s intra race dynamics.
Mrs. Palla Howe of Alden Minnesota read a two page letter from her son Richard R Tenneson a 20 year old in a barbed wire camp at Panmunjom He now refuses to return home saying he will not leave the Communists The Defense Department bans relatives visits to the camp as it could complicate prisoner explanations He accuses US authorities of brainwashing and slanders and explains his wish to live as he chooses The mother vows to keep faith and hopes he will see the light
Dean reiterates the United States stance for a peace conference with Russia as a full voting participant on the Communist side. He plans to visit Washington to brief U.N. authorities as Panmunjom talks stall over which nations sit at the table and the plan’s terms.
Steelworker First Class Louis Pividori, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Pividori of Kent, awaits reassignment after reporting to the U S Naval Receiving Station at Treasure Island San Francisco. The station processes about 7 500 men monthly en route to naval duties worldwide.
During a Texas visit last week Brownell defended government security measures and cited 1,456 fired workers since Eisenhower took office. GOP committeeman Porter urged ongoing exposure of cases, Brownell saying disclosure helps face future threats from international conspiracies.
Lawmakers weigh tax policy shifts with proposals to cut profits taxes on business and reduce individual income tax by about ten percent. Byrd opposes any rise in Treasury borrowing beyond the 275 billion dollar debt limit as Knowland urges factual review of appropriations. Kean warns freezing Social Security tax at 1 percent could bankrupt the fund in 15 years, while AFL CIO opposes the freeze. Senate and House leaders discuss maintaining or increasing current tax levels amid looming spending pressures.
French leaders praise President Eisenhower on atom pool ideas while Berlin talks loom over German rearmament and the Saar valley. A midnight Adenauer-Bidault Saar conference signals progress though divisions remain. NATO plans call for 1,300 more warplanes and eight more divisions with the US likely supplying half the planes.
AP military correspondent notes the Bikini Atoll hydrogen test planned for spring could exceed WWII air force bomb tonnage. President Eisenhower cites hydrogen devices in millions of tons of TNT range. The test aims to illustrate atomic warfare scales and push for international arms accord.
Dorothy Lamour appears as a witness in Santa Ana California where she resists questions from Adolph Spreckels attorney Daniel Bchnabel Spreckels is accused of beating Kay Williams his former wife. The exchange includes a remark about Lamour known to Spreckels and Mrs Howard.
A tuberculosis patient, Phyllis Maxwell of Indiana County, reflects from the State Tuberculosis Hospital on why she supports Christmas Seals. She cites medical research, lab work, and future vaccines as reasons, recalling her family’s TB struggles and the old lack of treatment options. She hopes new cures will help future generations.
Salisbury police said Charles H. Roberts 35 of Delmar was captured in Laurel Delaware and jailed for Salisbury. A two car crash killed Moses Freda 31 his wife Marguerite 90 and their two daughters Mary Lou 9 and Janet 4 after a red light collision on Route 50 West Main. Witnesses placed Roberts at the scene and police expect manslaughter charges.
Charles L Spires died December 12 in Blairsville after a long career as a rural and city mail carrier. He is survived by his wife Eula and his mother, plus a daughter, three brothers, a sister, and three grandchildren. Services were held in Blairsville with burial at Blairsville Cemetery. John Babyak Sr of Heilwood died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at his son's home. born in Austria-Hungary in 1876, he was a retired coal miner and member of St John the Baptist Church. He leaves two sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren, and siblings in Czechoslovakia. Francis Donald Anderson of Ernest died at home. he worked for R and P Coal and held roles in Local 599 and F O E 1468. survived by wife Mary, three daughters, three sons, mother, two sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. Donor details include viewing at home, funeral arrangements at Sutila Funeral Home, with interment at Oakland Cemetery. Berton Reese Rearick of Rural Valley died December 12 after a heart attack. former auto dealer, owner of Valley Service, member of Rural Valley Methodist Church. survived by wife, four daughters, four sons, and many grandchildren and relatives. services set at Rural Valley Methodist Church with burial in Rural Valley Cemetery.
Jan 2 in Johnstown Pennsylvania marks the annual international baton twirling contest at the Cambria County War Memorial Auditorium. Many top amateur and professional twirlers from around the country are expected to compete.
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