Safety Group Meeting At A P Office
Safety group meeting at the A P Office Indiana reports six lost time accidents in April. Joseph A Holmes Safety Association presided in the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co conference room. Banners were awarded to Lucerne Mine Watson Mine Waterman Mine. Magistrela spoke on the National Holmes Safety Campaign conference. Wissinger and Marcelline discussed efficiency and safety in repairs with slide demonstrations.
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Indiana County Council
Joseph A
Holmes Safety Association
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Indiana
Lucerne
R. and P
Watson
Westmoreland Mining Company
Waterman Mine
A. Magistrela
Holmes Safety Camnt
Washington D.C
T.E. Wissinger
Peter Marceline
National Mine Service
Pardon for Oatis Ends Long Czech Detention
After a lengthy period of captivity in Prague, William C. Oatis is amnestied and cleared of espionage charges. The pardon follows appeals by the State Department and Associated Press, with Western journalists noting the event as a stride for press freedom amid Cold War tensions.
Jets Down It MIGs And Battle Across Korea Front
Allied forces clash with Chinese and North Korean units in Korea. Frontline reports cite 1 300 Reds killed or wounded in the east of Sniper Ridge as ROK forces fight off a Chinese regiment. Outpost Harry repelled in two hours with 152 Reds killed or wounded. Sniper Ridge and Jane Russell Hill see further attacks by about 500 Chinese. Smaller clashes occur on the Central Sector while Panmunjom inquiries linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bymen
Sniper Ridge
Eighth Army
Arca
15Th Regiment
U. S
Jane Russell Hill
Criangle Hil
U. N
S5-enile
Panmunjom
Neary
Auceascaus Wyune
U. S. Fifth Air Force
McCarthy Seeks Higher Allied Aid and Korea Policy Move
Senator McCarthy pushes for increased allied aid to 33 1 3 percent as foreign relations committee member Senator H Alexander Smith predicts communists will accept U N proposals on Korean prisoners of war and likely Korea unification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
R-Nw
Foreign Relations Committee
U. N
Korea
Red-Balk Push Delays Korea Prisoner Repatriation Deal
U N and allied powers press India Britain and Canada to back a May 7 Communist plan. Negotiators clash over turning over 48 500 prisoners who refuse repatriation to a five nation commission for four months with a post armistice conference to decide future steps. The U N proposes freeing 34 000 North Koreans and 14 500 Chinese who refuse return after explanations. Indian premier Nehru signals support for the Indian version and seeks clarity on divergences between U N and Communist plans amid cross Atlantic debate.
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India
Britain
Canada
U. S
Harrison
U. N. Command
United Nations
United States
U. N
Panmunjom
Veterans Club Reunion to Meet in Pittsburgh
The G. C. Murphy Company Veterans Club annual reunion will be held in Pittsburgh on Monday May 18. The event will include initiation of 88 new members, boosting active membership to 924, with 33 retirees and 37 members serving 30 years or more.
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G. C. Murphy Company
Siveca
Ers
Com- Murphy Veterans Club
State Department
Washington
W. R. Voorhis
McKeesport
County Industry Shows Increase in 1953
Fulton County industry output rose about 13 percent in 1953, with value of products totaling 1,315,900 up from 1,164,600 the prior year. Manufacturing value added slipped slightly from 172,600 to 171,000. The County Industry Club meeting in McKeesport will feature W. R. Voorhis and P. L. Sample as speakers. 300 expected attendees.
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Harrisburg
Fulton Couns
Thunderjet
Bureau of Vi
Murphy
Tal
M.G. Drye
Mgr
R.C. Johnston
Asst
Martha
Bair
Gali Doty
Mildred Agey
R.c.johnson
Mrs Oatis Reunited After Husband's Pardon
Mrs Oatis expressed gratitude and joy after her husband William was pardoned. She noted six letters from him since his imprisonment and credited a letter she wrote to the Czech president as contributing to the release. The AP and State Department aided during the months of waiting.
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Prague
Gottwald
Antonin Zapotocky
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Korea
Oatis
Marion
Thel Ing
Boig Foundation
U. S
Europe
Cordier
Ano Ber
Laurabelle Oatis
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana
State Teachers College
Slippery Rock
Pravda
Clarion State’ Teachers College
William Canton
Columbus Oatis
Manchester
Ohio State
L. Oatis
Columbia
Czechoslovak Embassy University
University of the Washington
London
England
Ohio State University
Lou
Gatis
George Wadsworth
State Department
Associated Press
Frank J. Starzel
The
Bill Oatis
J. Ross Oatis
Phoenix
Ariz
Washington
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Senate
William
Oaks
New Chairman at Indiana State Teachers College Named
Dr. Ralph W. Cordier, Ammermen historian and author, named chairman of the social studies faculty at Indiana State Teachers College effective September 1, 1953. He succeeds Dean Waller M. Whitmyre, longtime social studies chair who remains dean of men as Whitmyre Hall expands. Cordier, Rand McNally Social Studies editor, has co authored eight histories and published over 30 education and history articles.
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Ralph W. Cordier
State Teachers College
Indiana
Willis B. Pratt
Cordier
Fective
Waller M. Whittmyre
Indiana State Teachers College
Dean Whitmyre
Siedins
Whitmyre Hall
Whitmyre
Rand McNally
Bond Issue OK'd for Mt Lebanon Church in Harrisburg
The Department of Internal Affairs approved a $180,000 bond issue for a Mifflin County plan to finance real estate and tax equalization, enabling a records system reindexing at First United Presbyterian in Indiana. Reverend Frank A. Lawrence will assume duties July 19 after four years at Mt. Lebanon where Sabbath attendance rose 40 percent and a class for young married couples grew from 30 to 100.
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Harrisburg
Apartment of Internal Affairs
Mifflin County
Frank A. Lawrence
Mt.imachines
Lebanon
Reat
Indiana
Corder
Deeda
Mt. Lebanon
Oatis Spy Case Highlights Cold War Tensions
The U S State Department denounced the Prague espionage trial as a sham. Oatis confessed under duress, receiving a ten year sentence with possible reduction for good behavior. The trial sparked protests in the West and prompted U S sanctions and travel bans against Czechoslovakia.
Major Fight Expected In Taft Hartley Changes
The President signaled possible use of the Taft Hartley hearings to push labor reform. Proposals reportedly include repealing the closed shop ban, allowing union security agreements, and removing court injunctions to curb secondary boycotts. Revisions may also target the non Communist oath and union election vote rules as Durkin drafts changes.
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Senate
House Labor Committees
Durkin
White House
Sen
H. Alexander Smith SR
Sen. Taft
Ohio
War of Words Between U S and Britain Eases
London newspapers report easing tensions after Clem Attlee's criticisms of U S policy while The Daily Telegraph and The Independent Times note fewer sharp exchanges. The Daily Mirror remains angered, highlighting McCarthy's Senate remarks and calling Attlee a comrade. Bevan defends McCarthy amid Labour left opposition.
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London
Clement Attlee
U.S
The
Times
Telegraph
U. S
Britain
Kremlin
Mags
Daily Mirror
McCarthy
Senate
Attlee
the Mirror
American Legion
Mcarthy
MecCathy
Labor Party
Flory Aneurin Bevan
Bevan
Trowbridge
Socialist Movement
Philadelphia crime drive progress in juvenile cases
Progress of city efforts to investigate juveniles and their homes continues amid a rise in juvenile complaints for 1952. Arrests totaled 5,833, with 851 sent to institutions and 1,859 placed on probation. others released after police talks and welfare interviews. The association cites population growth, Korean War unrest, draft fears as key factors and outlines remedies under study.
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I Movement
Association
Anlan Af Lin Bam
VA Post ERIE HOSPITAL NAMES NEW MANAGER DOCTOR
Dr Walter Pugh takes office today as manager of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Erie. Formerly chief of professional services at the Providence VA hospital in Rhode Island. Homer City scene notes seventh eighth graders receive American Legion citizenship awards at a ceremony in the high school auditorium. Awards go to students from five district schools: Kathy Hollman Thomas Fancelia Nancy Mogle Ronald Sasala Freda Mae Stevens Thomas Buckovich Loretta Robertson John Senick Catherine Sheffer James Anderson and others. W J Norman urges education for citizenship as Laura Lamar School chorus performs under John Zaffuta.
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Erie
Walter
Pugh
Veterans Administration
Providence
R. I
Homer City
Fen Eighth
Harrison
Collis
Califronia
Laura Lamar
American Legion
Homer City Post
Edna Johnson
Post
Kathy Hollman
Thomas Fancelia
Aultman School
Nancy Mogle
Ronald Sasala
Graceton School
Freda Mae Stevens
Thomas Buckovich
Lucernemines School
Catherine Sheffer
James Anderson
Risinger
Loretta Robertson
John Senick
Waterman
W. J. Norman
John
Zaffuta
Towns Mark Armed Forces Day Observances
Harrisburg reports Armed Forces Day events across Pennsylvania with parades in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Norristown Hazleton and Kittanning. Eighteen F-61 Mustang fighters from the 112th fighter bomber group will fly over State College Altoona Cumberland Wheel ing Steubenville and Pittsburgh in air demonstrations.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Norristown
Hazllton
Kittanning
State College
Altoona
Cumberland
Wheeling
W. Va
Wilson Cites Economy On Armed Forces Day
On Armed Forces Day Wilson defended current policy and noted budget goals for the Air Force. The review highlighted ongoing emphasis on air power while warning that personnel cuts would affect Army and Navy support components. Obituaries followed for Homer E Barr and James Harvey Devlin with details of survivors and services.
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Wilson
Homer E Barr
Fennsyl
Air Force
Yama Avenue
Irwin
Navy Hospital
Pittsburgh
lArmy
Department of Defense
Carr Muvea
Arwin Imigur
Pennsylvania Avenue
Street
Manor
Della
Regger “Barr
Army
Navy
Oyly
Charlotte Sicss
Wexford
John Howard
Mygram
Vernon
Cecil
New York
Myrtle Mitchell
Olie McGregor
Florence Morris
Indiana
Oscar Barr
Edgewood
James A. Gaiser
Obituary: Michael Kundla 82 Dies in Dunkirk New York
Michael Kundla aged 82 died yesterday in Dunkirk New York. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1871 he married Mary Machant who died in 1927. Survived by three daughters Mrs Romance Indiana and four others in Dunkirk plus two sons. Services will be held in Dunkirk.
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Michael Kundla
Dunkirk
New York
Czechoslovakia
Mary Machant
Kundla
Coral
Ernest
Mary Romance
Indiana R. D
Anne Poloskiep
Julia Skryzpek
Michael
John Kundla
House Plans To Check On US Reserves
Congress grills military leaders on reserve status as thousands hold reserve terms after two years active service. Officials defend the backbone role of reserves while critics cite pay for idle training and lack of active programs. Veterans say improper classification risks immediate recall after Korea.
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Congress
Defense
Wilson
Korea
Barrs Welcome First Child in Anglian August
A son was born to Findley Stewart Barr and Julia Widdowson Barr on August 1, 1883 in Anglian. The brief birth notice appears in the local column of the August issue.
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Bo Wos Voc
I Anglian
Youtily
Findley ‘Stewart
Julia Widdowson Barr
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France
Germany
Robert A. Vogeler
Hungary
Voegler
Valdosta
Legion
James Harvey Devlin
Mary Sharp Devlin
Shelocta R. D
Armstrong Township
Indiana County
Hannah (Wachob) Devlin
Devlin
Shelocta
U. P
William E. Devlin
Jessie) Long
East Pike
Pearl Devlin
Harry McCurdy
R. D
John Kerr
Robinson's
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Arch M. Neale
Shelocta U. P
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