U.N. Concession Breaks Korean Truce Deadlock
In Munsan Korea UN negotiators drop demand for aerial reconnaissance and offer to discuss troop rotation if Communists accept a new policing plan. Brig. Gen. Nuckols calls it the most important concession, as Communists agree to reveal fate of about 50,000 unaccounted war prisoners. Gen. Turner declares no further proposals.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
U.N
William P. Nuckols
U. N
R. E. Libby
U. Nav
Howard M. Turner
thegReds
Turner
Lewis blames mine for West Frankfort blast deaths
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, blamed the Chicago Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company for the West Frankfort disaster that killed 119 miners, saying the mine was not safe and areas with gas should have been sealed. Company president Harrington expressed sympathy and said officials would study the reports. The U S Bureau of Mines preliminary report cited electricity or smoking as the blast trigger on Dec 21.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
West Frankfort
Iil
UMW
Walter Eadie
Ilinois
Benton
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Lewis
Harrington
Bureau
Reorganization Set for Blairsville Officials Sworn In
Blairsville prepares for a January 7 reorganization meeting for the Borough Council and Municipal Authority. A V Eisaman Knox Kerr and Paul Heasley will be sworn in. Council will select a borough solicitor at the January 8 meeting with Miller and Gessler likely retained. Charles A McAnulty to be reappointed to the Board of Health. Municipal Authority to rename John M Thompson to a member as his term ends.
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Blairsville
A. V. Eisaman
Knox Kerr
Paul Heasley
Miller and Gessler
Charles A. McAnulty
Board of Health
John M. Thompson
Yuha Condition Upgraded to Fair at NYU Bellevue
A NYU Bellevue Medical Center spokesman said Johnny Yuha remains fair and unchanged today after being removed from the critical list three days ago. The Yuha Fund has raised 9046.15 gross with 980 in bills leaving 8066.15 net, after recent gifts including 25 from Golden Pheasant Inn and 4 from Smyrna VU Missionary Society of Marion Center.
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New York University-Bellevue Medical Center
Johnny Yuha
Yuha
Golden Pheasant Inn of
Kent
Smyrna VU. P. Missionary Society of Marion Center
Ice Skating Pool at Mack Center Delayed by Soft Ice
A Mack Community Center ice skating pond is too soft for use this evening per a recreation commission spokesman. It may reopen tomorrow if weather improves, officials say.
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Mack Community Center
Recreation Commission
Body Sought as Meadville Boy Drowns in French Creek
Searchers dragged French Creek for the body of Jack T. Bondt a 10 year old Meadville boy who apparently drowned after collapsing beneath his bicycle near the creek. Local authorities and volunteers worked to recover him as cold December weather lingered and the incident drew community attention.
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Meadville
French Creek
Jack T. Bondt
Law bans diesel engines in coal mines signed by governor
Harrisburg reports a new law, signed by Gov. John Fine, bans diesel engines in coal mines with a Mines Secretary allowed to approve diesels only if no safety hazard. In Erie, Carl Clymer, 59, was killed when a New York Central passenger train collided with a pickup near North Sual Sete, just before a New Year’s Eve dance.
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Harrisburg
Erie
Carl Clymer Legion
Star
Lyons
North Sual Sete
New York Central
Pa Army Officer Edits ROK Paper in Korea Front
Lt Col Charles S Cherry of Norristown Pa, a Tenth Corps information and education officer, edits an Army newspaper for South Korean soldiers on the mountain front in their language. A two page mimeographed Korean counterpart to the Tenth Corps paper. Polka and Round Dance events listed for Saturday Dec 9 at the Holiday Inn McIntyre Pa. New Year's Eve dance features music by Joe Garlo.
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Tenth Corps
Korea
Charles S. Cherry
Norristown
Tenth
Corps
Ion
Renth Corps
Holiday Inn
McIntyre
Emil Martin
Joe Garlo
Blairsville Civil Defense Chief Resigns to Move to Indiana
William Boes has resigned as Blairsville civil defense director to relocate to Indiana. Report lists Waldo McKee as a possible successor. The notice covers numerous dance events at local venues, with bands, dates, and admission details for December 29 to January 1, including Meadowbrook, Lucerne Armory, and Legion hall events.
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Blairsville
William Boes
Civil Defense
Indiana
Waldo McKee
Wildcat Strike Halts Production at Firestone Plant
Akron reports a wildcat strike stopped production of 90 millimeter tank cannons and aircraft rockets at the Firestone plant as 400 workers walked out amid labor tensions. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer missing from a department store roof adds holiday mischief, with no firm comment from the CIO or United Rubber Workers.
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Akron, CO
Louisville
Stone ‘Tire & Rubber Co
Rudolph
CIO
United Rubber Workers
William Silverman
Derry Man Killed by Auto Near Latrobe
P Vasil Chernitza, 66, of Derry, died Saturday night two miles east of Latrobe when struck by an automobile. The report notes a dance event in Latrobe area with local groups and a lineup including Bobby Pexk and a five-member orchestra, plus 50 cent ladies admission, possible Saturday night postings.
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Latrobe
Vasil Chernitza
Derry
Indiana Dance Tonight
Clymer Moose
Guard Armory
Wayne Ave
Legion
Bobby Pexk
Tse
Vri
Wage Board Set to Meet on Steel Case
Washington reports the Wage Stabilization Board will convene January 7 to begin a study of the steel dispute. The January 3 Steelworkers Wage Policy Committee meeting could shape intervention and a potential strike response. The 650,000 member union seeks about 18.5 cents an hour plus benefits, with defense wage levels near two dollars. Taft-Hartley may enable an 80 day no strike injunction. A six person panel for hearings is expected to be appointed.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
United Steelworkers
Truman
Won Wager Ends Tragically As Farmer Dies After Drinking
In Milan Italy a 30 year old farmer won a bet by gulping a pint of grappa but died soon after His funeral is planned for Monday The injury followed a drinking challenge among friends last night with the man failing to collect winnings as he collapsed afterward.
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Milan
Italy
UMWA Fights Operators Court Suit Opens in Indiana County
A hearing on Allegeny Industries petition to block the United Mine Workers of America opened in Indiana County court yesterday. UMWA attorney George Jerke objected to an amended complaint, arguing a caption difference between the equity court and the pleadings. The original suit named UMW Local 599 and UMW representatives, with defendants Mottey and Anderson among others tied to a 1920s coal strip operation incident in Washington Township.
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Allegheny Industries, Inc. Kittanning
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
UMWA
George Jerke
Equity Court
UMW
George Mottey
Clymer
Arthur Anderson
Lucerne Mines
Mottey
Anderson
Washington Township
Creekside
Uncle rescues five children from burning trailer fire
In Erie at Lawrence Park last night Charles Kunselman spotted a fire in a trailer and carried out five sleeping children aged one to 12. The trailer was destroyed by a stove fire causing about 2300 dollars in damage. The father Alonzo Kunselman was at work and the family had recently moved to Lawrence Park after a prior Brookline home fire.
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Erie
Lawrence Park
Charles Kunselman
Alonzo Kunselman
Charles Kunselmans
Brookleet
Cherry Tree Fire Co Elects Heads
Cherry Tree officers were reelected at a reorganization meeting in the fire hall last night. B A Ross was named president, Don Roger vice president, Richard W Board secretary, W M Radcliffe treasurer, Dominick Adamo fire chief, Russell Booser engineer, J C Irwin fire inspector, with Andrew Johnstown and Frank Ziegler serving as trustees for two years. Officers will be installed at the January 14 meeting.
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Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree Fire Department
B. A. Ross
Don Roger
Richard W. Board
W. M. Radcliffe
Dominick Adamo
Russell Booser
J. C. Irwin
Andrew Johnstown
Frank Ziegler
Five Men Caught In Pa Gambling Raid In Hanover Clubs
Hanover police seized 13 slot machines 24 punch boards and arrested five men in raids on the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the Lyric Club. Officers held William Kegel Austin V Lau Robert Gise Teddy Baker and Albert Shanalbrook on gambling charges after the U S Treasury reported clubs used purchasing gambling tax stamps.
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Hanover
John
Berkheimer
Hanover Poiice
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Lyric Club
VFW
William Kegel
Austin V. Lau
Robert Gise
Vaw
Teddy Baker
Albert Shanalbrook
Clarence M. Sawyer
York County
U. S. Treasury Department
Benefit Groups Tax Bill Okayed in Harrisburg
Gov. John S Fine signed into law a bill restoring an exemption for beneficial societies from a two percent tax on insurance premiums. The measure, aimed at fraternal organizations that sell insurance to members, restores an exemption they lost under a prior law just before lawmakers adjourned.
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Harrisburg
John S Fine
Ski plane lands to push stalled car free in snow
A Canton airman landed his ski equipped Piper Cub in a field to aid Walter Leonard and his wife after their auto slid into a snow bank. Charles Darling of Sucks Bridge observed the crisis and helped shove the car free.
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Canton
Walter
Leonard
Charles Darling
Sucks Bridge
Butler Fire Destroys W. J. Offutt Co Store
A $600,000 fire gutted the W. J. Offutt Co department store in Butler Pa as strong winds fanned flames 50 to 100 feet high. The building valued at $150,000 housed Butler’s second largest department store with $450,000 in stock destroyed. No injuries reported and origin undetermined. Thick walls and a 20 foot alley limited spread while spectators watched fire crews battle flames through Main Street.
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Butler
W. J. Offutt Co
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Charles M. Grafton
Main Street
Pine Township Man Collapses In Snow Dies
Matthew Schultz aged 72 of Pine Township collapsed and died last night while walking through deep snow toward his home. His son Paul and neighbor Regis Nealon carry packages from Barnesboro. Schultz did not appear at the house and was found crumpled in the snow clutching a package. Death ruled accidental by Cambria County Coroner.
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Matthew Schultz
Pine Township
Schultz
Paul
Regis Nealon
Barnesboro
Nealon
Cambria County
Joseph Govekar
Pittsburgh
Indiana-Cambria
Wawa
Samuel Weatherford
Raymond Wiegard
Linco
Elizabeth
Blaine Hill
Talu's Maid Convicted In Fraud Case
Former maid secretary to Tallulah Bankhead, Mrs. Cronin, found guilty on three counts of second degree larceny for raising the actress checks. Bail set at 1000 dollars pending sentencing January 24, potential 7 to 15 year prison term. Cronin faced contempt citations related to the trial and expressed remorse after the verdict.
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New York
Bvyleer
Cronin
Tallulah Bankhead
Fred G. Moritt
General Sessions
Harold A. Stevens
Bankhead
Josie Pearson
Miss Bankhead
Talu
Complete Break Is Ruled Out
U S Hungarian tensions ebb as no full diplomatic break is chosen. U S retaliation for the four imprisoned airmen led to travel bans to Hungary and closing of the Hungarian consulates in Cleveland and New York while the legation remains open. The airmen’s fines totaling 120000 were paid after 40 days in a Red jail, and lawmakers urged harsher action while warning against broad reprisals.
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Erding
Germany
U.S
Hungary
Washington State Department
Frankfurt
Park Holland
Col
Holland
State Department
Washington
Klaus
Rhine- Main
U. S
United States
U.S. Aire
Theu
State Acheson
Acheson
Cleveland
New York
Gary
Capitol Hill
Sen. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Margaret Chase Smith
Sen. Monroney
D-Okla
6500 Vehicles Pass Pike Gate Opening Day
About 6500 vehicles entered the western extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on opening day last Wednesday. The Turnpike Commission disclosed the figure and said the Beaver Valley Interchange will stay closed indefinitely until completion of state highway route 18 in the area.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Turnpike Commission
Beaver Valley
Indiana County Courthouse Closure Announced
The Indiana County Courthouse will be closed Monday and Tuesday next week for the New Year holiday. Local offices will observe the break and resume operations on Wednesday.
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Indiana County
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