Fire Trapping At Wampum. Four Rescued From Burning Building
A fire gutted the Stiglitz building on Main Street in Wampum Thursday evening around 7 30 trapping the Clarence Shaner family on the second floor. The parents lowered two children to neighbors then were rescued by firemen. Mrs Shaner and Linda were hospitalized with burns while Mr Shaner was brought down by fire personnel. The total damage is estimated. story continued on Page Two.
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Wampum
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David
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Russell Mohr
Jameson Memorial Hospital
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Old sign revealed in 300 block on East Washington street
A sign on a business front in the 300 block of East Washington street was removed to display an old sign listing Texas hot dogs at three for a dime, home made soup five cents, and Mexican chili ten cents. A wreath decorates a North Mercer street car, and shoppers seek 1951 calendars as year ends.
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North Mercer Street
Seoul
Ridgeway
Weather Forecast and Daily Climate Stats
Snow or freezing rain in the east tonight with a low near 25. Saturday brings snow flurries and a gradual drop in temperatures. U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period to 9 am today show a max 29, min 5, no precipitation, river stage 6.8 feet. same date last year recorded max 47, min 31.
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United States
Kelland Urges Truman to Re Read Hoover Speech
Clarence Budington Kelland urged President Truman to re read Herbert Hoover foreign policy remarks he said showed no isolationism. The Arizona Republican and author argued Hoover spoke for wise international cooperation rather than withdrawal.
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Hoover
Phoenix
Ariz
INS
Clarence Budington
Kelland
Herbert Hoover
Arizona
Republican National
Dredgers Fail To Find Stone in Hyde Park Lake
Dredging crews searching Hyde Park Serpentine for the stolen coronation stone hauled up an iron seat an iron safe and other objects but not the stone. A diver was scheduled to search the lake floor where it was believed to lie.
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Hyde Park
Serpentine
Butler Road Reopens To Traffic Despite Incomplete Work
Pennsylvania Department of Highways ordered Butler Road now Route 422 opened to traffic this morning though some work remains. Detour signs are removed and motorists may use the road with caution around the Rose Point bridge and marked detours at Blair Strip plant and Willow Brook crossings. past detours via Route 19 remain posted.
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Butler Road
Alfred A. Martin
Rose Point
Blair Strip Steel Plant
Willowbrook
Ellwood City
Portersville
Robert Smiths Of Nation Join To Raise Fund
Four Robert Smiths from Jacksonville spark a nationwide drive to enlist all Bob Smiths to aid Pfc. Robert L. Smith, the Korean War quadruple amputee. They aim to mobilize about 30 000 men named Robert Smith through the American Legion fund set with Joseph McCracken.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Robert
Smith
Robert L. Smith
Middleburg
Korea
Robert M. Smith
Bob Smiths
United States
Dulles Speech May Show Rift In G O P Policy
Washington dispatch reports a growing rift in Republican foreign policy as John Foster Dulles prepares to address the United Nations Association of the U S at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Dulles helped shape the United Nations, Marshall Plan, NATO, and the mutual defense program and could have become secretary of state under Dewey.
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United Nations Association of the U
UN Air Attack Accelerated in Korea Front
United Nations bombers and fighters intensified the air offensive to disrupt Communist preparations for an assault on Seoul. The four day toll exceeded 3 100 enemy troops as airfields at Sinuiju Pyongyang and Sinmak were hit and F 80 jet planes clashed with MiG 15 jets.
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INS
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Seoul
China
South Korea
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Pyongyang
Sinmak
Korea
Manchuria
Weather brings sleet and freezing rain over Western Pennsylvania
Snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain coated Western Pennsylvania with overcast thick grey mist. Pittsburgh and nearby areas faced treacherous side roads as temperatures rose to 25 to 34 after subzero conditions, with a colder snap and more flurries forecast for tomorrow.
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Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
President To Call For Huge Tax Increases
President Truman plans a tough defense blueprint in the State of the Union to confront Communist aggression in Europe and Asia. He aims for a pay-as-you-go financing approach with billions in new taxes to fund a vast rearmament effort.
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Truman
U. S
Free World
Europe
Asia
82Nd Congress
White House
U S Property In China Seized And Deposits Frozen
Hong Kong dispatch reports Peiping has seized all United States property and frozen American bank deposits in retaliation for U S moves on December 16. About 20 million dollars of property affected. Chou En Lai ordered immediate inventories of U S interests in China. Americans may withdraw limited funds for living expenses.
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INS
China
United States
Peiping
U.S
America
Washington
Chou En-Lai
Shanghai Power Company
Telephone Company
People's Government
Industrial Gas Restrictions Lifted
Industrial gas use for industries is resumed in full at 8 o clock today. Thomas J. Foley of Manufacturers Light & Heat says milder weather enabled restoration of full service after a 50 percent cut during the zero weather.
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Thomas J. Foley
Manufacturers Light & Heat Company
Mr. Foley
Snowstorm Grips Eastern Seaboard Disrupts Traffic
Snow sleet and freezing rain coated streets from Georgia to Maine creating dangerous driving and slowed rail and air travel. New York City and metro area faced numerous accidents as warming temperatures eased hazards later. Conditions extended through New Jersey Long Island and northern suburbs with widespread snow in northern New England.
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Seaboard
Georgia
Maine
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New Jersey
Long Island
New York State
New England
Lero Wave Briefly Loosened Grip Amid Subzero Chill
Local residents may loosen an extra button on coats today as sub zero temperatures dip. A plus five reading was reported at 9 a.m. as the county feels a temporary thaw.
Jealous Suitor Fires Into Home At Pittsburgh
A jealous suitor shot through a home in Pittsburgh killing Henry Rost nine and wounding Walter Lober and his adopted son. Eugene Miller then wounded himself, later in critical condition at Ohio Valley hospital, after threatening the couple who refused to admit him.
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Ohio Valley Hospital
Walter Lober
Henry Rost
Lober
Walter, Jr
Walter
Miller
Lobers
Isabelle
Probing Thrusts Along Nearly Entire Front
U S Eighth Army earns heavy fighting as Chinese and North Korean forces probe across Korea. Ridgway vows complete confidence while Seoul braces for intensified action and refugees flood southward from the capital.
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Korea
South Korea
Seoul
Ridgway Says U N Efforts In Korea Will Succeed
Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, new commanding general of the Eighth Army, said at Korea headquarters he has complete confidence in the ultimate success of United Nations efforts in Korea. He spoke at his first remarks since assuming command.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
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ROK
Ridgway
Seon
United Nations
Syngman Rhee
Reds
U. & Eighth Army
Korea
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Power shifts as a young lad prepares to take over
A young boy awaits his first Monday in a changing role as a veteran steps back. The scene hints at a passing of duties and a forecast of 36 degrees with a promise labeled Fifty One, marking a milestone on the yearly journey.
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