Two MIG jets downed U S bomber survivor says
A survivor reports two Russian MIG jets shot the U S BSO bomber as it crossed near the Sea of Japan 40 miles off Siberian coast. Moscow claims the aircraft was over Siberia near Vladivostok while Washington protests and seeks details on survivors including Captain John Ernest Roche and other crew.
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U.S. State Department
Moscow
Siberia
Tokio
U. S
Siberian
Vladivostock
State Department
Washington
Joh Ernest Roche
D. C
Far East Air Forces
Gen
O. P. Weyland
Air Force
Far East
Roche
Picking
Taft Dies After Cancer Slain By Political Battle
Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio died at 63 in a New York hospital after a swift cancer. Four sons were at his bedside as President Eisenhower and many lawmakers mourned the loss of the Republican leader who guided the party for years. Taft had served three terms in the Senate and led the GOP in the chamber until ill health forced him to step aside. He had sought the presidential nomination four times, finally yielding after Eisenhower's 1952 victory. Funeral plans were being arranged in Washington with possible Capitol services.
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Wilmot Hercher
Washington
Sen
Robert A Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower
Congress
Taft
Senate
New York
Bricker
Arthur Everett
Jly
Robert Alphonso Taft
Cincinnati
Luther Tucker
Martha Taft
Mark Trice
Capitol
United States
William Howard Taft
White House
Knowland
Rcalif
Crouse Cadets to Parade in Pittsburgh
The Crouse Cadets travel by bus from Somerset to Pittsburgh for the 34th annual American Legion convention parade. They aim for a third state championship and will perform with Legion drum corps from across Pennsylvania. The team’s uniforms are being cleaned for the event, with prior parades in Philadelphia highlighted. The Monday August 3 Meyersdale parade opens the Somerset County fair with cash prizes for drum corps and bands.
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Crouse
Somerset
Pittsburgh
American Legion
Fifth Avenue
Legion
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Meyersdale
Somerset County
One jailed one released Friday in county report
Albert Hemminger 26 of Boswell was arrested for disorderly conduct and committed to Somerset county jail Friday. Anthony Rhoades of Detroit Mich was jailed July 29 on a reckless driving charge by Squire O Wayne Hay and released Friday.
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Albert Hemminger
Boswell
Somerset County
Anthony Rhoades
Detroit
Mich
Squire O. Wayne Hay
Ogle Explains Jaycees Mission to Rotarians in Somerset
Attorney Alexander Ogle, president of the Somerset Jaycees, told the Rotary club that the Junior Chamber of Commerce aims to improve towns, support harmony, and promote safety. He cited projects like an information booth for travelers, highway safety efforts, and youth activities, and noted the Jaycees’ global reach and rapid growth.
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Alexander Ogle
Somerset
The
Jaycees
Somerset Rotary Club
Ferner Hotel
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
United States
Pennsylvania Turnpike
North Center Avenue
Ogie
Simon K. Uhl
Somerset County
Martial Bands Assemble in Berlin Today
The Tri State Association of Martial Bands holds its Berlin convention today with an 11 am parade and afternoon elections. Bands travel from Fort Wayne and include the Pittsburgh Pioneers, Berlin Fife and Drum Corps, plus ensembles from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. A 12 noon luncheon in the borough building is served by the Berlin firemen's auxiliary. The convention was last held in Berlin five years ago.
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Tri-State Association of Martial Bands
Berlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pittsburgh
Blackberry Picker Fatally Struck by Stray Shot
In Richland Lebanon County a housewife Mrs. Virginia Doll about 82 of Myerstown was fatally wounded while picking blackberries near her husband who was hunting groundhogs. State police identify the victim and say the gun was a .22 caliber rifle fired by Wilmer Doll 39.
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Richland
Lebanon County
Claude Hartman
Virginia Doll
Myerstown
Hartman
Wilmer Doll
Schools Big Business Says Ralston Addresses Somerset Directors
Cameron Ralston told Somerset county school directors that schooling is the nation’s biggest business and urged directors to ensure children receive education. The afternoon featured his critique of democracy and a call to follow the Decalogue Beatitudes and U S Constitution for safety and guidance.
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Sara Roberta Getty
Pennsylvania
United States
Cameron Ralston
Somerset County
Somerset Joint High School
Ralston
Scotland
Burr
Korea
Germany
Mr. Ralston
Church of God Camp Meeting Opens Fifth Day in Edgewood Grove
The Edgewood Grove convention continued with songs and prayer led by Rev Garvin Dennivey from Albin. Morning sessions explored church organization and Joshua crossing the Jordan as a spiritual metaphor. Notable moments included Vep Ellis musical performances and sermons by Rev Frank Singo and Rev L C Heaston, ending with an altar call where over 100 youths dedicated themselves.
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Songs of Zion
Word of God
Church of God
Edgewood Grove
Garvin Dennivey
Albin
Ev Hindman
Vep Ellis
Brother Ellis
Marvin Dupree
Evangelist Dupree
Denver
Tabernacle
Pennsylvania
Everly
Johnstown
Albert Wright
Everett
Somerset
Crawford
Huston
Emert
Canaan
Harvesters
J. Muncy
Somerset Church
Good Old
Steppe
Marjorie Pyle
Erie
Pittsburgh
River Jordan
Henry Steppe
Churches of God
West Indies
Latin America
Wesley Neidermeier
Galilee
L. C. Heaston
Brother Heaston
Christ
Edgewood
Rent Control Ends in Pittsburgh Area
Federal rent controls expired at midnight for the Pittsburgh district affecting 350000 housing units. Landlords are expected to raise rents by eight to fifteen percent, mainly in low and medium brackets, with few vacancies reported by real estate men.
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Pittsburgh
Third Trucker Shot While Sleeping On Turnpike Night
Lisbon Ohio July 31 A sleeping truck driver was shot in the head the third time in a week a gunman fired into a truck cab on or near the Pennsylvania turnpike The wounded man John K Sheperd 34 of West Alexander Pa survived the shooting two earlier victims died A 32 caliber weapon was used Police Lt W B Umpleby said the shot hit near the right ear and lodged in the jaw Sheperd was treated at Salem Clinic Ohio patrolman Ampleby noted a possible link to earlier Lisbon shootings and the same suspect may be involved Continental Transportation Lines head Milton E Harris offered a 1000 reward. the PA Motor Truck Association had offered 5000 the turnpike killings sparked warnings for drivers and a spike in caution at rest stops
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Lisbon
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania
W. B. Umpleby
Ohio Highway Patrol
John K. Sheperd
West Alexander
U. S. Rt
Nile
Sheperd
Salem Clinic
Salem
Ampleby
John Miller
Ohio Patrol
Salem Barracks
Turnpike
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Milton E. Harris
Continental Transportation Lines
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Prendergast
New York
Michael
Barney) Prendergast
Inspiration Onnt
Hudson River
Lions Hear Johnstown Insurance Man
A. Kenneth Hemer, manager of Johnstown district for Metropolitan Life, spoke at the Somerset Lions club on the growth of life insurance, noting a 20 percent rise in the first half of the year and that 1952 topped 29 billion dollars. He likened insurance to a parachute and called agents doctors of economic security while urging preparation for federal estate taxes. Birthday songs honored Carl Walker, John Minick, and Philip Holsinger. Lion of the Week Lloyd W. Barnett was praised for lifelong Lions service and community work.
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Hemer
Fuions Carl Walker
John Minick
Philip Holsinger
Arthur J. Minick
New Castle
Charles R. Hauger
Somerset
John W. Mullin
St. Petersburg
Fla
Thomas Abernathy
Michael Novak
Johnstown
Paul McGill
Lion
Kenneth Lohr
Lloyd W. Barnett
Mr. Barnett
Lincoln Township
Somerset Lions Club
Alean
Alaska
Lion Barnett
Nellie Smith
Connellsville
Taft Armed Thrice for Presidency
Washington July 31 INS The death of Sen Robert A Taft of Ohio removes a dominant political figure known as Mr Republican He twice sought the presidency and a third bid ended with his 1952 Ike support Taft helped campaign in 27 states and backed Eisenhower after the 1952 convention His efforts aided the GOP victory ending 20 years of Democratic rule Continued on Page Eight.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Republican
United States
William Howard Taft
Bob Taft
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Ike
Morningside Heights
New York
White House
Fritz Stricken While on Pole Dies of Heart Attack
Ralph W. Fritz 44 of Listie died Friday morning from a coronary heart attack while work on a utility pole near New Lexington. Employed by Hankers Mc Coy Electrical and Telephone Co. of Philadelphia since 1953 he collapsed after being stricken at the top of the pole. He leaves Mildred Beeghly Fritz and four sons at home. a sister in Geneva Ohio. Service set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Listle Lutheran Church. arrangements incomplete.
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Ralph W. Fritz
Listie
New Lexington
Hankers McCoy Electrical and Telephone Company
Philadelphia
C. T. Saylor
Somerset County
Fritz
Saylor
Robert
Katie Hunter Fritz
Mildred Beeghly Fritz
Dwight
Donald
Kenneth
Clyde Willis
Geneva
Ohio
Listle Lutheran Church
Arthur Yeagy
Deaner
Stoystown
New Inspection Stickers On Cars In Harrisburg
Motorists failing to display new inspection stickers face fines after July 31 as Pennsylvania ends the extension for the inspection deadline. The period began May 1 and new stickers will be valid for six months with inspections resuming November 1.
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Harrisburg
Revenue Department
Pennsylvania
Lausche's Senate choice may decide Taft succession
Ohio political observers tie Taft's successor to Gov. Lausche's future plans. If Lausche seeks the Senate in 1954 he would appoint a junior Democrat or minor opponent. if not, he would pick a renomowned name. Rep. Fink proposes a special primary and election, but passage is unlikely. DiSalle urges appointment, favoring a Louisville bid.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Robert A. Taft
Buckeye
Lausche
Senate
U. S. Senate
Adrian B. Fink Jr
Cuyahoga
Fink
General Assembly
House
Democratic Party
Michael V. DiSalle
Toledo
Price
John W. Bricker
Taft
DiSalle
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania states upbeat weekend pattern
Western Pennsylvania will see clouds with highs in the low to mid 80s on Saturday. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions with a chance of afternoon thundershowers. In Eastern Pennsylvania, expect mostly sunny conditions with highs 84 to 88 on Saturday, followed by Sunday with some clouds and warm temperatures.
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Pennsylvania
Somerset Weather Report Summary by David Grove
Daily weather report for Somerset records from 5:30 p.m. Thursday to 5:30 p.m. Friday. Data includes maximum and minimum temperatures with precipitation notes. readable lines show 54 as a minimum value, with garbled OCR text surrounding other entries.
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Somerset Weather
David Grove
U.S
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