Ohio river flood crest clipped by bitter cold in Ohio town
The Ohio River flood crest was reduced by bitter cold as 10 000 fled homes toward Gallipolis and Portsmouth. The 7 am level at Gallipolis stood 53.7 feet, flood stage 50, with crest expected near 53.8 at 11 am EST. Portsmouth faced 58 feet, Cincinnati 59, with limited damage and about 250 rural refugees. The cold aided but hindered cleanup after the crest.
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Portsmouth
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Cincinnati
Ohio Town
Admit China Plans Part in Armistice Affairs
In Munsan Korea on January 30 AP reports Communist negotiators reversed earlier limits, agreeing to rotate 25 000 troops monthly and Chinese involvement in demilitarization administration, while opposing covert troop concentrations and weekly unit location reports. The Allies seek 76 000 monthly and civil admin role disputes persist. A North Korean general questioned the prisoner exchange plan as a U N spokesman noted.
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Munsan
Korea
U. N
Pansmunjom
William
Gladesley
AQMIT
China
Peeler Announces Candidacy For Second Term
State Senator Peeler of Indiana Jefferson County district formally announced his bid for a second term in Pennsylvania's upper chamber. He urged a strong turnout in the Presidential election year and said Peeler will seek the Republican nomination on April 22. He stressed civic duty and warned that low voting with voter apathy risks repeating past tragedies.
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Murray
Peeler
Pennsylvania
Ite
Indiana-Jefferson County
Sen. Peeler
America
Ebensburg Discovers Sodium Fluoride In Tap Water
Ebensburg residents learn the water they drink has had sodium fluoride added for six weeks to reduce tooth decay. The chemical, in about one part per million, has been in the system since mid December. Brookville and Ford City are the only other Pennsylvania communities using the process.
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Ebensburg
Pennsylvania
Joseph C. Anderson
Ebensburg Borough
Brookville
Ford City
Two Are Named To Do Aid Board
Bethlehem police arrest three men on conspiracy to commit burglary and carrying firearms after a search of a station wagon in a field. Suspects include Daniel Nicastro 45 and Daniel Weikel 27 of Palo Alto and Joseph McElhoes 31 of Home RD 2 Pottsville, with a loaded revolver and tools found.
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Bethlehem
John
Fine
Indiana County Board of Assist
H. Groft
Indi
Michael Fox
Ana
James S
Daniel Nicastro
Pease
Indiana
William P.pottsville
Daniel Weikel
Fred
Home
Joseph
McElhoes
Palo Alto
Pottsville
Fox
Green Township home damaged by fire last night
Firefighters battled a near zero temperature blaze in Green Township damaging the Ray Patterson residence by about 300 dollars. Propane booster truck and a nearby spring aided efforts while no injuries were reported. The two story frame house is owned by Mrs. Nellie Kertler of Detroit.
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Ray Patterson
Green Township
Cherry Tree
Robert Beck
Nellie Kertler
Detroit
Egypt May Join Middle East Defense
Cairo reports an Egyptian foreign office spokesman said Egypt would join a Middle East defense command if Britain dispute is resolved to Egypt's satisfaction. The premier Aly Maher Pasha indicated participation would be favorable if other Egyptian concerns are handled, with the National Front government to decide Egypt's stance. The premier met with Ambassadors of the Four Powers who proposed a Middle East pact to defend the Suez Canal.
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Cairo
Egypt
Middle East
Britain
Aly Maher Pasha
United Nations
National Front
Govern
Iment
Suez Canal
Popcorn Blaze Damages $42,000 at Allentown Warehouse
A fire thought to have begun in popcorn near a heater destroyed a one story warehouse in Allentown. Damages exceed $42,000, per Sam Mittman, manager of the Berle Vending Co. Twelve families were displaced from a neighboring apartment house but could return later.
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Allentown
Sam Mittman
Berle Vending Co
Two Vehicles Escape Injury In County Collision
Two autos collided at the intersection of Legislative Routes 32031 and 32039 four miles north of Wintondale last night. No one was injured. State Police identified drivers as John Meagher Homer City RD 1 and Mrs Ralph Rummel Johns town. Estimated damage was $700. Accident occurred about 7 pm.
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Wintondale
Indiana
John Meagher
Homer City
Ralph Rummel
Johnstown
Taft Replies To Lewis Attack On Mine Safety Hearings
Senator Taft accuses John L. Lewis of injecting red herring into hearings on mine safety and denies miners are barred from leaving unsafe mines by the Taft Hartley Law. Taft, leading a subcommittee, is expected to respond to Lewis's remarks on the act during testimony on a federal mine safety law.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Washington
Ohio
Washinton
Taft
Senate
Sen
Robio
Bob Taft
Lewis
Neely
D.W. Va
Sixty Indiana County Men To Take Draft Exams Next Month
State Selective Service headquarters announced Indiana County will order 60 potential draftees to undergo physical examinations next month for possible induction in March. Two men previously 4-F are to report for new exams on Friday. Nationwide, 5,853 young men are slated for the next round of physicals.
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State Selective Service
Indiana County
Indiana
Road Dept Puzzled By Steel Offer
Indiana County highway planners face flood problems as 12 bridges need 4060 tons of structural steel. An unidentified source offers unlimited steel products with no allocations or federal interference, prompting concern from Acting Highways Secretary E L Schmidt and District Engineer William Stephens about maintaining current federal allocation constraints.
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Indiana
Pennsylvania State Department of Highways
U. S
William Stephens
Jack Wolfe
Taft to challenge Eisenhower in New Hampshire primary
Senator Robert A. Taft announced on January 30 that he would run for the Republican presidential nomination in the New Hampshire primary on March 11. He said he would not withdraw despite factors he called unfavorable and noted Stassen is also entered without mentioning him in his formal challenge.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Dwight’ D. 'Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Taft
Ohio
Harold E. Stassen
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Tobey
Co Mothers Prepare For Polio March
Indiana County readies for the March of Dimes campaign with over 250 county mothers to march on polio. A 6:45 p.m. radio broadcast will feature Mrs. Raymond Patterson and four co chairmen announcing volunteers who will visit porch lighted houses to collect donations. The county chapter spent 508,088.30 last year aiding 22 polio victims across Indiana County.
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Indiana County
T& Com
Trevor Hadley
Raymond Patterson
Indiana
WDAD
National Foundation
Indiana County Groundhog Day Near After The Battle
Gazette notes the recurring Groundhog Day lore in Indiana County and reports on disputes with Punxsutawney mischief makers crossing the state border to seek weather forecasts. The piece humorously chronicles a reporter’s chase, border antics, and a spoof classified ad about a blue Ridge groundhog lost near Gobblers Knob.
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Indiana
Punxsutawney
Gobblers Knob
Pennsylvania
Canoe Ridge
Indiang
Punx-sutawney Groundhog Club
Indiana County
Jeffer
Wlch
No-Man's Land
Blue Ridge
Fire breaks out in Boro Barn in Indiana borough
A fire at the Indiana Borough barn on West Church Street touched off a general alarm but was extinguished before firemen arrived. Damage was estimated at $300 after flames destroyed asphalt and damaged a nearby grader. Fire Marshal Ira C. Edwards said crews heating asphalt in a tar wagon caused the blaze. this marked the third fire at the barn.
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Indiana
West Church Street
Ira C. Edwards
Churchill says Britain has no formal commitment to act with US over China
London January 30 Prime Minister Churchill stated Britain has no formal commitment to join the United States in punitive action against China if a Korean truce is breached. He told the House of Commons the question was discussed with the United States and other governments with forces in Korea, noting no new decisions or commitments were made during his visit to President Truman.
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London
Winston Churchill
Britain
United States
China
Churchill
House of Commons
Korea
Truman
American Congress
Geneva
Switzerland
Europe
Gether
Hometowner Reports on Switzerland from Sherwood
S Cordier, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Cordier of Indiana, studies in Switzerland as a Goodwill Ambassador for 1951 52 under Indiana Rotary Club sponsorship. He is among Rotary Foundation Fellows from 33 countries, a Juniata College and Yale graduate. His first report covers American students living in Switzerland's education system.
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Sherwood
S. Cordier
Ralph W. Cordier
Indiana
Switzerland
America
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana Rotary Club
Rotary Foundation
Cordier
Juniata College
Huntington
Yale
Willara Home Children Attend Gene Autry Show in Johnstown
Children from Willara Home Indiana County visit Johnstown War Memorial this afternoon for Gene Autry show, followed by a treat at Sanitary Dairy. Trip arranged by Indiana Optimist Club.
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Willara
Indiana County
Johnstown War Memorial
Gene Autry
Sanitary Dairy
Johnstown
Indiana Optimist Club
Ice Pond Ready at Mack Center Skating Opens Today
The ice skating pond at Mack Community Center fairgrounds is in excellent shape says officials and will open for skating this afternoon and evening. Local authorities announced the favorable condition this morning and expect good turnout.
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Mack Community Center
Fairgrounds
Hewitt Elected 1952 President Of Indiana Country Club
Indiana Country Club last night elected EF E Hewitt Sr president to succeed Joseph Magra who became vice president. D R Pritchard was named secretary treasurer succeeding A B Woodall. Directors named include Clair Watson Hays ld Widdowson Prichard Mazza Russell Beamer Hewitt Herbert Lydie L M Jack and A R Llewellyn.
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E. Hewitt
Indiana Country Club
Joseph F. Magra J
D. R. Pritchard
Secetary
A. B.woodall
Clair Watson
Hays
Ld Widdowson
Prichard
News ‘Ly
Mazza
Russell W. ‘Beamer
Rep. Hewitt
Herbert Lydie
L. M. Jack
A. R.llewellyn
Clothing exchange ad offers men suits in all sizes
Bargain notice from a shop listing suits for men in every size at regular price. Mentions another Clothing Exchange at 39 N. 6th St and Gearhart's at 143% 14d with unclear pricing.
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N. 6Th St
Gearhart
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William Power Maloney
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Green Two
Gearhart’s
Gearhart's
Patricia Green
Elden Thompson
Welder
Chicago
Rose Green
Carol Jean
Bernard
Edward
Mary Ann
Theodore
Thomas
Johnny
Johanna
Forrest
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Renarter
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Goblers Knob
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