Red Bombing Acknowledged and POW Safeguards Agreed
MUNSAN Korea January 23 AP staff officers arranged to guard Allied prisoners of war from air attack. The United Nations Command acknowledged a Red bombing near Keasong and possible strafing of a communist armistice convoy. Negotiations stalled with no progress. The Reds announced POW camp bombing with 20 dead and many injured, while UN said location uncertainty prevents confirmation. Both sides agreed to mark camps for daylight air identification and to reveal processing camp locations where prisoners are questioned after capture.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations Command
Keasong
Red
U.N
Adm
R. E. Libby
Reds
North Korea
Campa
Pridgeners
Johnny Yuha Fund Nearing $12,000 Mark
The Johnny Yuha Fund grows daily as Elders Ridge halfback Johnny Yuha receives treatment at New York University Bellevue Medical Center. The current total exceeds $10,500 with $11,034.58 raised. His neck traction has been replaced by a leather collar for support and comfort, and he now uses a daily tilt-board session to aid rehabilitation.
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Johnny Yuha
Elizabeth Childs
New York University-Bellevue ‘Medical Center
Yuha
Johnny
New York
Indiana County
Bell Township
Elders Ridge
New York University-Bellevuer Medical Center
War Notes Acknowledge Expanded Wounded in Action Notice
Washington proposals eyed by Defense Department to expand wounded in action notices for Korean War casualties. Rep Steed says Lovett asks Army Navy and Air Force for recommendations on two alternatives. One telegram after injury extent, or abolition of telegrams with airmail full injury details. He calls it a humanitarian move to spare parents the telegram shock.
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Washington
Defense Department
Steed
D-Okla
Lovett
Army
Navy
Air Force
Skeleton identity set for missing Somerset man
Skeleton found on a Somerset County mountain is identified as Daniel Baker, 78, who had been missing five years. Coroner Dr. C T Saylor says no foul play. Also notes a firemen’s meeting at social rooms that evening led by Paul Bortz.
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Somerset
Somerset County
Daniel Baker
C.T. Saylor
Atention
Paul Bortz
New
Fire Up Tonight Cold Wave Due in Pennsylvania
Weather bulletin issued for Pennsylvania warns of a cold wave with windy conditions and snow flurries tonight. Lows 0-10F in the west and 5-15F in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Weather, Bureau
State
Pennsylvania
Ousted Tax Collector Convicted in Bribery Case
Boston federal jury convicts Denis W. Delaney, former Massachusetts tax collector, on six counts for accepting 7501 in bribes and certifying 180000 in tax liens. He faces up to 18 years and 37500 in fines. sentencing set for next week. Delaney’s attorney hints at an appeal.
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Boston
Denis W. Delaney
Massachusetts
Internal Revenue
Delaney
Charles E. Wyzanski
C. Keefe Hurley
Daniel Friedman
New York
Maxwell Shapiro
Maxwell Shapiro Woolen Co
Friedman
United States Allows Philippines $10 Million for Anti Huk Drive
Manila Times reports the United States has authorized the Philippines to use ten million dollars in car marked military aid funds to finance an all-out campaign against Communist led Huk rebels.
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Manila
Manilla Times
United States
Philippines
Homer City 1952 Budget Shows $1 295 Surplus
Homer City Borough approves the 1952 budget with a $1 295 surplus at the same 11 mill tax rate. Estimated expenditures total 88 633.04 with allocations for general fund water and sinking funds and highway aid. Estimated receipts total 89 928.04 with cash allocations matching the funds and the nine mills general fund two mills debt service.
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Homer City
General Fund
Hotel to Expand in Pittsburgh Four Million Dollar Addition
Four owners of the Pittsburgher Hotel plan a four million dollar expansion to double the hotel from 400 to 800 rooms in downtown Pittsburgh. Knott Hotel Corp says construction will begin when steel is available, likely in 1954.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgher
Knott Hotel Corp
Eisenhower Unity Plan Applauded
Washington reports Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's proposal for a constitutional convention to unite Europe drew praise from Republicans and Democrats. SHAPE's statement attracted lawmakers. Eisenhower signaled openness to the Republican nomination but pledged not to campaign.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
J Europe
Supreme Headquarters, Allied Forces In Europe
SHAPE
Eisenhower
Campaig
Groundhog Dinner At Punxsutawney Pitton Becomes Local Event
The annual Groundhog Day Dinner in Punxsutawney honors Indiana County the real home of the groundhog. Indiana County residents may buy tickets by writing George H. Jones Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce. Tickets cost 32.00 each and seating is limited.
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Punxsuawney
Indiana County
George H. Jones
Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce
Book Found Among Debris At Plane Crash Site
Rescue workers sifting ruins near Elizabeth New Jersey recovered a book titled Passport Into Peril from yesterday's plane crash debris indicating the disaster's human interest side amid the wreckage.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Five Thousand Arabs Storm Tunis Police Station
In a Tunisian village near Moknine 5000 Arab demonstrators stormed a police station. Three policemen were killed and two hostages taken as rioting across the French protectorate raises deaths to 31 in a week of Nationalist unrest. Shops close in Tunis as Arab leaders call a general strike. The Bey of Tunis backs Arab ministers seeking U.N. help for home rule. Premier Chenik blames the leaders of the French colony for much of the tension.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Mokning
Raity
Mokaine
Paris
Sidi’ Mohammed
al Amin
United Nations
Mohammed Chenik
Jean de Hautecloque
U.N
Chenik
Savings & Trust To Close Early
The Savings and Trust Company of Indiana will close at 2 15 p m tomorrow during the hour of final rites for James L Jack a director. Jack an attorney and chief marshal of the Indiana Fire Department died of a heart attack yesterday morning.
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the Savings and Trust Company of Indiana
James L. Jack
Jack
Indiana Fire Department
Former War Secretary Patterson Dies in Plane Crash
NEW YORK. former War Secretary Robert P. Patterson died in an Elizabeth New Jersey airliner wreck after a last minute plane reservation change. Patterson, who would have turned 61 in February, had been in Buffalo for a court case and canceled his train to return home. President Truman called him a great American and public servant in a Washington statement.
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New York
Robert P. Patterson
Elizabeth
N. J
Patterson
Buffalo
N. Y
Bethel Hospital
Truman
Henry S. Stimson
Crash Kills One Near Easton in Rainstorm
An automobile left Belvidere Pike ten miles east of Easton during heavy driving rain last night and crashed into a concrete abutment killing Charles Lock, 32, of Belvidere New Jersey. Lock was the sole occupant and worked at a knitting mill.
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Easton
Charles Lock
Belvidere
N. J
Lock
Belvidere Pike
Tank Sinks Red Vehicle in Korean River Crossing
Maj. Herbert Fourt of Oklahoma City reported sinking a Red tank crossing a frozen river in Korea with an artillery round. He confirmed sighting and destruction of the enemy vehicle during the January action with the U S Fourth Infantry Division.
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U. S
Korea
Herbert Fourt
Oklahoma City
Punxsutawney Learn About Groundhog Rivalry Exposed
Indiana County becomes focal point as Punxsutawney and its self styled general groundhog German face exile rumors after a setback in the ongoing cold war. The Gazette City Editor reports deep embarrassment over the misidentification of a woodchuck and the loss of the home of the groundhog title amid regional tensions.
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Forrest
Lockard Gasette
Punxsutawney
Samuel German
General Groundhog
Indiana
Punx
ED Toronto Garrette
Jefferson Border
The
Groundhog
Sam “— Serman
Indiana County
Photographs Capture Confusion in Guzte Crash Report
A garbled dispatch from Dubois Pennsylvania describes the death of Penfield resident Mrs. Efje Parkthuck 63 from injuries in an auto truck crash two weeks earlier. Sgt Fred Bonadio of the Weather Army photographic division hopes to clarify details in the coming days as officials review the grim scene.
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Indiana Evening Gazette
Thatotawood
Dubois
Efje Park
Penfield
Awney
Fred Bonadio
The
Weather Army
Jack Funeral on Thursday in Indiana death of prominent attorney
Attorney James L. Jack of Indiana County died at his residence 125 South Sixth Street Tuesday at 3 30 AM. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy Yale University and Indiana Law. He practiced law with his father then in the firm Jack and Jack. He married Mabel Wettling in 1913 and is survived by two sons James L. Jr and Lewis M. Jack and two grandsons. He joined the Indiana Fire Association in 1912 and served as an active member. Funeral services are planned for Thursday.
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James L. Jack
O | Sommers M
Margaret F. Mitchell Jack
South Sixth Street
Indiana County
Hater
Washington, D. C
Hopkings Grammar School
New Haven
Conn
Jack
Phillips Exeter Academy
Yale ‘University
Indiana
Thataime
Lewis M
The
Savings and Trust Company of Indiana
James Christopher
George Anthony Jack
Indiana Fire Association
Four Million Requested To Finish Conemaugh Dam
President Truman asked Congress to appropriate 4.2 million dollars for the completion of the Conemaugh Flood Control Dam. The total cost would rise to about 43 million dollars, with the request slated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1953.
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Truman
Congress
Conemaugh
Mamsmoth
Fistal
Relocation Demanded After Newark Plane Crash
An American Airlines Convair bound for Newark crashed into a three story apartment building near Newark Airport, killing 23 aboard and several on the ground. Fire and rescue crews worked amid flames and smoke for hours as officials called for a full investigation and relocation of the airport.
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Elizabeth
N. J
American Airlines
Newark
Buffalo
New Jersey
U. S
James T. Kirk
New York City
Newark Airport
Price Boss to Quit for Senate Race
Michael V. Di Salle announced he will quit as price boss to run for the United States Senate in Ohio. He seeks the Democratic nomination and may remain until a Truman appointee names a successor. Di Salle spoke with President Truman at the White House and amid rumors he could join the Cabinet or replace Attorney General McGrath.
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Washington
Michael V. di Salle
Price
United States Senate
Ohio
di Salle
Senator Bricker
Truman
White House
J. Howard McGrath
McGrath
RAF Crash Kills Five Crew Members in England
A Royal Air Force four engined bomber crashed and burned near Fincham while circling to land at Marham Airport. Five crew members were killed in the accident. The aircraft struck a tree shortly before touching down.
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RAF
Fincham
England
Royal Air Force
Marham Alpe
Court blocks city tax on doctors in Greensburg area
Judge George H. McWherter ruled that eighty doctors in New Kensington are not liable for the city annual license fee or a $100 tax. He said they already pay a state license fee and cannot be taxed twice.
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Greensburg
George H. McWherter
New Kensington
McWherter
Shelocta Boy Scouts Meet in Frid Events
Fragmentary OCR suggests a local item about the Shelocta Boy Scouts with a planned Friday activity. It mentions a group event tied to a Stewrage UW 4 or similar shorthand, but details are unclear. Further readable specifics on date, location, and outcome are not available.
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Stewrage UW
Shelocta Boy ‘Scouts
He. Aia
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State Acheson
Fisenho
Russia
Europe
Molly Ann
Yank
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Pungsutawney
Senate
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