26 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1953
Page
1
Accidents during the holiday period are mounting as reports come in from multiple locations. Officials tally deaths and injuries, urging caution and reminding the public of safety measures amid ongoing investigations.
An engine and five cars of a train traveling about 40 miles an hour plunged into the Wangaehu River after a railway bridge was washed away by floods. A rescue was organized within minutes but 135 of 267 passengers remained unaccounted for with 31 known dead. Reports from Czechoslovakia reduced clarity on casualties. Separate Indiana crashes at Fifth and School and Water streets led to charges of failing to stop at stop signs and caused vehicle damage.
Holiday celebrations varied worldwide while accidents raised the death toll. With over half the weekend left, 237 lives were lost in U S traffic crashes and rail disasters abroad added hundreds more. Ironically, festive spirit persisted as families gathered and President Eisenhower spent Christmas morning in Augusta, noting a desire for peace.
A string of obituary notices from Homer City and surrounding towns recount deaths including Elmer Loughner of Grace Point and Ray Ewing of near North Ewing. Details cover birth dates, family survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial plans across local churches and cemeteries. The Gazette notes that full obituaries will appear in Monday's edition.
State death toll mounts as a string of Christmas holiday accidents dampens festive mood. Eisenhower remains in the White House cottage with grandchildren visiting, while a slate of messages to Congress is planned for January. Fatal incidents include a Salisbury fire, two head-on collisions near Greensburg, and multiple injuries across Pittsburgh area.
The Reds rejected a four-power conference date, with Moscow proposing a big five including Red China. Western powers seek a talks focus on German and Austrian treaties and insist on free nationwide elections before any all-German government, while Russia demands an all-German government first and then elections.
Paris reports France may have a new government by January 25 as Coty prepares to be inaugurated on January 17. Premier Laniel’s cabinet dissolves, leaving eight days to form a new administration and win Assembly approval amid a parliament split in several factions.
Miss Moore denies news she was ousted over a risque bathing suit. She says the Army never disapproved and calls reports false. Army officials say the outfit was acceptable, noting permission was given after talks with chaplains and generals.
Major Earl Wavell, 37, son of the late Field Marshal, was killed leading a small patrol in a Mau Mau ambush near Nairobi. An African constable and two officers were wounded. Five terrorists died and four were captured. His father commanded Allied forces in North Africa and Burma.
Washington senators forecast possible federal approval to use evidence obtained by telephone wiretapping in spy trials under restricted conditions. Senator Ferguson and Senator Potter voiced support, while Senator McCarran remained doubtful. Attorney General Brownell intends to seek such permission, amid White House discussions. The issue faces constitutional safeguards and court approval as the debate continues. The piece notes over 8,000 leather sole patents granted since the U.S. Patent Office began.
Peiping radio quoted Czech and Polish members of the Korean repatriation commission accusing three colleagues of violating armistice terms by ending the 90 day explanation period. They said the majority's decision to end interviews was an arbitrary interpretation and demanded more explanations.
Andrew Joderinka today expressed appreciation to the Clymer establishments that closed Christmas Eve and stayed shut until 2 pm Christmas Day. The sites included American Legion Post 222 and Loyal Order of Moose No 870 among others listed in the notice.
The Protestant churches of America observe the Week of Prayer during January with the Ministerium of Indiana guiding daily devotions January 3 through January 8. Rev. Harold Faust will lead each evening, starting at Zion Lutheran Church with the sermon Our God Our Help in Ages Past.
James Blair Jeter, prominent Indiana leader and horse enthusiast, dies after a life spanning religious, business, and social work. He married three times, leaves children David Hall Blair and Elizabeth Hirsch, plus grandchildren. funeral Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Harry Burton Boyd at Oakland Cemetery in Indiana Pennsylvania. Acreage note: about 3,712 million acres used for crops or pasture from 36,480 million total.
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