Christmas Peace Hopes With World War II Shadow Lifting
Christmas Eve observances calm the front in Korea with Masses led by Cardinal Spellman and hopes for peace. Bethlehem sees pilgrim influx as Israel and Jordan open routes for foreign diplomats. White House tree lighting precedes Eisenhower Christmas address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Inne
Bethlehent
Christ
Aralaraeli
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Beirut
Lebanon
Bethlehem
Jordan
Israel
Jerusalem-Bethlehem
Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Augusta
John
United Nations
Pittsburgh
Europe
Britain
France
Germany
Austria
Pope Pius XII
Vatican
Pulfey
Stubborn GIs Fail To Show For Session
The article details 22 Americans, 1 Briton, and 327 Koreans who refused repatriation and will be reunited, with prisoners observing a Christmas menu and athletic events. The 22 Americans will stay 30 days at the main compound, are to be released Jan 22 as civilians, and remain in open service with continued pay until then amid unclear U.S. government status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Defense
Nixon backs Dean move against Reds in broadcast
President Nixon continued the anti communism line from Phoenix. He used a telephone address referencing his father's illness and praised American family values while arguing that the Communists are losing influence as Eisenhower urged a peace offensive. Nixon cited Chinese children in Hong Kong and stressed brotherhood across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Aviz
Nixon
Eisenhower
Astin
Mas
Hute Ated Bis
Hong Kong
Indiana Merchants Send Christmas Greetings Across Towns
A long list of Indiana businesses and shops extends Christmas greetings to readers, naming numerous merchants. The compiled wish list includes service stations, bakeries, jewelers, funerals homes, restorants, hardware stores, and specialty shops, reflecting a community-wide seasonal outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
White House Christmas Tree Parade Heads South Grounds
President Eisenhower heads to the White House grounds for the annual Christmas ceremony. A 35 foot spruce, 1,700 ornaments, and a thousand red and green lights decorate the tree in the living quarters where the President, the First Lady, and Mrs. Eisenhower plan to unwrap gifts.
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Senhower
White House
Eisenhow
Ers
John 8
Deud
Denver
Eisenhower backs France on EDC amid French political shift
President Eisenhower urged action on the European Defense Community and Germany’s rearmament, signaling US pressure as France undergoes a presidential handover. Coty prepares to take office January 17 amid concerns over constitutional reform and government formation in Paris.
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Germany
Coty
EDC
France
Joseph Laniel
Laniel
Vincent Auriol
Paris
Dulles
North Atlantic Treaty
NATO) Council
United States
Eisenhower
National Security Council
NATO
Pope Urges Europe Unity and Cautions on Progress
The Pope urged continental unity and warned against overreliance on technology. He spoke to the College of Cardinals as Vatican radio broadcast the address in 24 languages, noting zones of darkness around the radiant cradle and urging a balance between progress and spiritual ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Cardinals
Vatican Radio
Indictment of Beria Leaders End Execution Week After Deaths
The eight man tribunal led by Marshal Ivan Koniev declared Beria guilty and executed him along with Merkulov Kobulov Goglidze Meshik and Vlodzmirsky. Izvestia quoted confessions and alleged plots to seize power and restore capitalism. The report links Beria to British intelligence and secret networks in Azerbaijan and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan
Koniev
Izvestia
Beria
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Azerbaijan
L. P. Beria
Two Strangers Rescue Little Pup In Well
Gregory a machinist and Burr a former Navy man rescued a frightened puppy from a well in Cavern City. Burr hoisted the dog to safety after its scruff was grabbed, and the pup named Wimpy was treated and hydrated. Teresa Curtis and relatives explained how the dog fell in and locals urged continued goodwill.
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Gret
Gregory
Burr
Navy
Norvelle Thalker
Cavern City
Hu Mane Society
Marsha
Keith
Theresa
Teresa Curtis
Poe Hardin
Dan Hardin
Teresa
Billie St. John
Poe
Associated Press
Obituary notices from West Lebanon and surrounding area
A cascade of obituaries from Indiana County and nearby towns details deaths of Miss Armstrong, Wendell E. Smith, Ellen Frances Daugherty Jenney, Clara B. Harr, John Semancik, Harold Tracy Howard, Clara Ellenberger Geesey, and Catherine T. Lahr. Notices note ages, birthplaces, survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial details with churches, cemeteries, and local funeral homes cited.
McKenna Named City Solicitor In Pittsburgh Transition
J Frank McKenna Jr is appointed city solicitor by mayoral approval succeeding Anne X Alpern who will become Allegheny County Common Pleas Court judge on December 30. McKenna previously served as first assistant city solicitor and will take over duties as part of the city administration changes.
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Wendell Edward Smith
Torrance
Marion Center
Marshall
Isabella Richardson Smith
Nellie Cross Smith
Francis William
Marshall Meade
Pittsburgh
Minnie Williams
Baltimore
PLRR
Ferguson Funeral Home
Blairsville
W. R. Wilson
St. John the Baptist Church
Black Lick
Wasily Montyshak
Hallow Funeral Home
Homer City
Church
Harold Tracy Howard Sr
D. J. Campbell Milla Road
Latrobe Hospital
Adrian
Mich
George F
Mee
BE. Curtiss Howard
Genevieve P. Howard
Eugenia M. Eyle
Clarksburg
A.D
Elizabeth D. Fuge
Loraine
Ohtoy
Kathleen P
Howard
Marguerite &. Howard
Harold T. Jr
R. D
George L
Wallace P
Monessens
Donna Jean
Linda Lee
Ricky Erb
John N. Hempstead
First Methodist Church of
Shoemaker Funeral Home
Clara Ellenberger Gees
Indiana RD. 4
Indiana Hospital
Canoe Township
Indiana County
Charles M
Mary Jane Smith Elffenberger
White Township
Indiana R.D
E.U.B
Indiana
Charles B. Geesey
James
Olive) McAfoose
Bethesda
Henry
Grace) Nichols
Murray
Margaret) McHenry
Johnstown
Otto
Kathryn) Green
Darby
John
Florence) Thomas
Verona
Robinson's
North Seventh Street
Martin L. Kaufman
Greenwood Cemetery
J. Frank McKenna Jr
Janu
Anne X. Alpern
Allegheny’ County Common Pleas Court
Mer Kenna
Magny David L. Lawrence
Americans Who Refused Final Repayment From Red Prison Camps
A list of 22 POWs in Red prison camps, including Cpl Gtbe Belt, Cpl Andrew Fortuna, Cpl John K R Dunn, and Pvt Richard R Tenneson, is profiled with family and community reactions. Many faced pressure to stay or convert to communism, while relatives recall their pasts as students, workers, and churchgoers. Some express belief that POWs are acting under coercion. others insist the men act of their own will. Christmas prayers and hopes for return are noted across towns like Olympia, Ashland, Santa Barbara, and Jacksonville.
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David
Hawkins’ Lacher
Bess Willis
Cpl
Andrew Fortuna
Lincoln Park
Mich
Fortuna
Sehool
Jack Leas
Andrew
John KR. Dann
Baltimore
Fim
Tyne Ai
Sullivan
Frosti
Wall Streets
Lowell Skinner
Akron
Ohio
Brady
Richard G. Corden
East Providence, R
Corden
Carden
Germany
Far East
Friends
Reds
Font Laine
Howard L. Rush
Marietta
Ohi
Scott L. Rush
Malbert Griggs
Jacksonville
Tex
Lewis Griggs
Neches
Pvt
Richard R. Tenneson
Alden
Minn
Nebraska
Pfc
Aaron P. Wilson
Urania
Louisiana
Myrtle Rogers
Ain Fort Ann
Pfe
Morris Wills
Kermit
Claude J. Batchelor
Howard G. Adams
South Korea
Mey
J. H. Adams
Cursicalla
Dallas
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McCormick Pari
Charles Mistretta
Blue Star Resturant Brown
Chilgreary
Comman Daugherty Lamber Ca
Dickey & Pugh Haas
Mayfair Shoppe
M-Bill
Suilvan
Testaurant Village
Dary
Naett Gearhurys Goss Cas Greiner
Balttae Cn
Megregar Motoy Co
Aliny Miller
Ralph Moorhead
Mare Bie NtVard
Brody
Boyd's
Margaret Hares
Wenn Beat
Ciiedhim Blome
Didi Wateh
Renate
Matar
Henry's
Dugherty's Dig
Kendra
Davia Bros
Gontner
Kible
Wiikoop Siperette Vawe
Gell Dittinendt
Mattos
Motor Jon
Rarelies
Bonarrigo
Seiglee Low
Pew Phipps
Coney Psland Taden Superior Auto Secessories
Avest
Troutrtaants
Ati Misti Dilling Ash Shine Cu
Ruffissty Syatren
Charles BP
Rirely Oo
Pally Nee
Hamer Grorue
Tarnell-Cowhes Pike
Bonarvige
Bonarvige’s
Tromer City Slate Baits Lane
Mabon Bros
McGallarey
McNaughton Ritchio
Chevrolet
Taint & Wallpaper
Awe
Fred Bowes Bronte
Pope
Ellen Frances Daugherty Jenney
Cherry Tree
Lawrence
Catherine Daugherty
Richard Jenney
Catherine, Berringer
Chambersburg
McCracken
William Barr
Whispering Pines
Allport
Clearfield County
Clara B. Harr
Greensburg
Clark E. Harr
Ella Myers
New Alexandria
Floyd Shirey
James Conroy
Daniel Faith
Tillie Ruffner
Bryant Wilson
Pitcairn
James P. Gant
Pleasant Unity
Oakland Cemetery
John Semancik
Palmertown
Czechoslovakia
Susan Hellemch
Semancik
St. John the Baptist Russian Greek Orthodox Church
Pete
Cleveland
Mary
Sewickley
Betty
Anna Love
Helene
Catherine T. Lahrassed
East Quak Street
Suq A
Elk County
Godfrey
Eva Catherine Miller Wank
Creekside
St. Bernards Church
Paul Obenrader
St. Bernard's
St. Bernard Cemetery
CD of A
K of C
Wisat
Kura
Pauly
Olympia
Ste
Bithg
Vie Prisanvte Decisis
Bel
Vane
Ueir Heshburs
Careley Julies
Jones
Church of the Resurrection
Hlraer P. Baker
Dunn
Wass
Albert C. Belhumte
Ashland
Belgium
Lloyd Frank
Buffalo County
Neb
Tenneson
Richard
A. C. Swenson
Ten
Pate
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