Soft Coal Strike Looms as Lewis Secures Anthracite Pact
Washington AP Lewis of the United Mine Workers tucks a hard coal royalty boost into his belt and seeks exemptions from an upcoming soft coal strike. He aims to win over Northern and Southern coal operators, while most soft coal firms resist bowing to his terms. About 70 percent of soft coal output is affected, with exemptions for mines under other associations and some independent operators willing to accept new terms in return for staying open. Continuous coverage notes an interim anthracite agreement reached yesterday.
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Washington
Lohn L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Bituminous Operators Association
Southern Coal Producers Association
Mississippi River
Big Ben Coal Co
Two Killed 28 Injured in Bus Crash
SOMERSET Pa A Greyhound bus and a large tractor trailer collided in fog on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Two women were killed and at least 28 others injured, with passengers transported to Frick Memorial Hospital and Somerset Hospital. The bus driver Alfred Wicklen of Hickory Pa was among the injured.
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Somerset
Donegal
Tate
Frick Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Somerset Hospital
Somerset Community Hospital
Alfred Wicklen
Hickory
John E. Webster
Long Beach
Calif
Young Republican Picnic Tonight in Indiana County
The Indiana County Young Republican Club will host a picnic at Mack Community Center open to the Republican public. A covered-dish dinner and brief meeting with several prominent speakers will be followed by a square dance. Shorty’s Fruit Market will close Friday evening and Sunday due to a religious holiday.
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Indiana County Young Republican Club
Mack Community Center
Strange fiery object lights sky sparks saucer calls
A strange fiery object seen around seven last night drew many calls to the Gazette over last night and today. Reporters received no official statement, but an expert attributed it to sunlight reflecting off a vapor trail from a large jet bomber.
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the Gazette
Spain Bases For U.S. Is Said
Washington diplomatic officials said the United States is likely to gain air and naval base rights in Spain but not at Franco's price. Terms sent to Washington in July were rejected, a phase in bargaining ongoing since March. Some officials cite Spanish signals that initial terms may be altered, not final. Senator Lung urged agreement but did not specify a price.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Generalissimo Franco
Franco
Defense Departments
Sen. Lung
R-La
Probe Train Bus Tragedy At Monessen
In Monessen Pennsylvania District Attorney L Alexander Sculco planned to meet State Police to determine negligence in a fog shrouded train bus collision that killed four high school students and injured 47. The bus driver Edward Steiner 23 faced no charges as investigation continues. Steiner said he stopped at the crossing and opened the bus door but did not see or hear the train.
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Monessen
Dist. Atty. L
Alexander Sculco
Sculco
Edward Steiner
Pittsburgh and
Lake Erie
Sculeo
Steiner
Pennsylvania
Collinsburg
Pittsburgh
Rostraver Township
Westmoreland County
Indiana Man Killed When Truck Upsets
Paul Wolfe 30 Indiana R D 4 was killed when his Johnstown Sanitary Dairy Company truck overturned on Mt Tabor Road five miles north of Bolivar. He died of a crushed skull and other injuries after the vehicle slid off the road and flipped about 200 feet. Coroner Dr H C Long Jr will investigate. Time of accident set at 5 45 p m.
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Indiana
R. D. 42
Mt. Tabor
Bolivar
Paul Wolfe
R. D
Wolf
Johnstown Sanitary Dairy Company
Earl C. Pease
Robinson
Wolfe
H. C. Long Jr
Daily Company
Brush Valley
Accident Victim Reported "Fair" In Wreck At Robinson
Bolivar teen Albert Lupacchini Js aged 17 is in Memorial Hospital Johnstown in fair condition after a Tuesday wreck at Robinson. He sustained a broken leg and arm. Occupants Philip Lamantia 16 and Jack Biss 17, both from Bolivar and West Bolivar, suffered abrasions and are listed as in fair condition.
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Albert Lupacchini Js
Bolivar
Memorial Hospita
Johnstown
Robinson
Philip Lamantia
Jack Biss
West Bolivar
Cookport Fair Opens Today 35th Green Town Fair
Entry day kicks off the 35th Green Town Fair at the Cookport fair grounds with day and night activities planned. An amusement midway and refreshment stands will operate throughout the week. Children’s day is Friday with square dance orchestra contest in the evening. Admission is 25 cents until 6 pm and ten cents after 6, with each ticket earning a chance to win part of over $200 in merchandise Friday and Saturday.
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Cookport
Green Township
Stevenson Drive Now Goes East
Governor Adlai Stevenson opens a five state campaign sweep across Connecticut Massachusetts New York Virginia and Maryland to challenge Taft for the Republican presidential nomination. He asserts Eisenhower bowed to Taft and the GOP Old Guard now directs Eisenhower. He plans plane and car stops with brief talks along the route.
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Springfield
Adlai Stevenson
Astern
Sen
Robert A.taft
Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Virginia
Maryland
Taft opens 11 state campaign for Eisenhower in Springfield
Senator Robert A. Taft declared Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower can reshape government spending and power through a new administration. Speaking to over 2,000 at Memorial Hall, Taft urged voters to elect Eisenhower, reaffirming the presidential hopefuls belief in constitutional limits and restraint on executive power. The Springfield rally marked the start of Taft’s national tour after his July convention defeat.
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Springfield
Robert A. Taft
Gore
Diba D. Hisenhower
Gen
Hisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Memorial Hall
GOP Women Hear Attacks On President In Pennsylvania
A speech in Indian a presided by the Southwest Conference of Pennsylvania Council Republican Women featured State Auditor Brat Heyburn B Heyburn urging more citizen interest in government and criticizing the current administration for taxpayer waste. Heyburn joined three statewide candidates and four congressmen in the event at First United Presbyterian Church and luncheon, with coverage continuing on page Revenut.
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Brat Weldon B
Heyburn
Southwest Conference of Pennsylvania Council
First United Presbyteriat Church
Viogana
Dub G. Arnold
Cloarfield
State
Supreme Couture
Chilis Har‘bor
Evie
John Saytor
Johnstown
James Varn Zandt
Altoona
Richard Simpson
Huntington
Louis Graham
Adler
Duncheon
Bleyhurn
Fires Blast On Corruption at Estes Toiw Blaze
General Dwight Eisenhower attacked corruption in Washington during a campaign rally in Omaha and Iowa, telling 2,500 supporters that Americans demand honest government. He warned against isolationism while urging farm prosperity with expert-led surplus relief and previewing a broad finish to his Iowa campaign.
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Estes Tiow
Dwight Riscadrower
Faito
Boschi
Omaha
Washington
Finaha Farny
Iowa
Eisenhower
Gavarin
K. Stevensup
Jatiee
Presherr
Rock Island
Ike
County Polio Family in Critical Condition at Mansard Hospital
Report from the dahnstown Menard Hospital lists Grave, 17, in critical condition. Ella Mae, 9, not good. Beverly, 2, and Donal, 13, in fair condition. They are children of Mr. and Mrs. Max Streams of Marion Center R.1 and Philadelphia St. The article notes letters from well wishers and a nurse’s comment on community support for the injured family.
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Attuvhes
Dahnstown Menard Hospital
Streams
Pole
Grave
Ella Mae
Jlwa
Beverly
Donal
Chruce
Donald
Max Streams
Marion Center R
Hy Dudehter
Rober
Philadelphna
Maries
Ulis Movnii
Gagette
Beer Theft Charge Made
A Pittsburgh case outlines three men charged with beer theft after a brewery loss. Edward Pollack, Stanley Mutg, and Peux Pilserell face larceny counts. hearings held in Pittsburgh magistrates court with no trial date set. Shorty’s Fruit Market to close Friday night for religious observance.
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Abe
Pittsburgh
Brechure Company
Edward Pollack
Pitsburgh
Conpars Theeker
Stanley Mutg
Chestnut Street
Indiana
Aid Peux Pilserell
South Seventh Street
Jlvente Puaubnudities
Lavanagistrates Court
Four To Six Launched In Korean War
American robot planes have attacked Communist targets in Korea using guided missiles launched from the USS Boxer. The first documented use involved a 2 000 pound bomb carried by an outmoded aircraft guided entirely by electronics. Navy censors later confirmed successful launches with four to six missiles in Korea waters during September.
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Waselington
Korea
Navy
Associated Press
Fred Waters
Boxer
North Korea
Waters
Suicidd
Man Injured In Crash On Grant Street
Indiana Borough patrolmen rushed to Grant street near the College crossing after a fas car veered off the road and struck a tree. William A. Booth, 22, of 129 Philadelphia street, was admitted to Indiana Hospital with scalp lacerations, knee and chest abrasions, and possible knee fracture. He was treated for chest pains as police described him slumped over the steering wheel and unable to provide details. the car jumped the curb and bounced six feet after crossing the railroad intersection.
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Indiana
Fas
Grant Street
College
William A. Booth
Philadelphia Street
Indiana Hospital
Allison
Doyle
Booth
Sutila Funeral
Poe Licw
Grand Street
Ex-Cashier Pleads Innocent In Bank Embezzlement Case
Harold E Nesbit former president and cashier of the State Bank of Homer City pleaded not guilty in federal court to an embezzlement indictment charging $746 stolen from the bank in 1949. He faces trial at a later date.
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Pittsburgh
Harold E. ‘Nesbit
State Bank of
Homer City
Feds
Th Bank
Legion Drill Team Forming Tonight At Local Legion
The India American Legion Pust Lal chapter invites all members to join a daily drill team practice tonight at the legion hall. Participants aged 16 or older should arrive by 7 30 p.m. at 300 Ib street, with coaching and safety instructions provided.
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India American Legion
Pust Lal
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