Leader Promises Shocking Secret On Pennsylvan ia Turnpike
Gov. Leader said the public will be shocked by revelations on 15 years of Republican operation of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. He noted an ongoing investigation, promised a full picture after its results, and cited alleged corruption similar to the Delaware River joint toll bridge case.
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Diaz Declares Emergency State in Honduras Capital
President Julio Lozano Dint declared a state of emergency in Francisco Morazan including Tegucigalpa and ordered a court martial for rebels. The government reports 130 arrests after a seven hour battle at the San Francisco armory left 30 dead and 60 wounded as about 400 soldiers revolted.
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Herter Declines Second Spot in GOP Vice Presidential Race
Gov. Christian A. Herter says he will not consent to nomination for vice president at the Republican convention this month. Harold Stassen backs the idea, opening Eisenhower Herter headquarters and urging a new look at the Veep slot. Stassen drafts Herter as Nixon prospects dominate and GOP leaders warn against Stassen’s tactics. Democrats including Averell Harriman push liberal New Deal aims while Stevenson campaigns with Mrs. Roosevelt at Hyde Park as Eisenhower plans to stay near Washington before the San Francisco convention.
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Postmen Bite Back At Dogs Heighten Mail Delivery Risk
Washington August 2 A conference of postal workers and dog welfare groups urged stopping mail delivery in extreme cases to curb the dog bite hazard. Recommendations include enhanced employee training on handling dogs, owner education, and nondelivery in noncooperative situations.
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Kelly Turned Over To Md Authorities On Burglary Charge
An 18 year old from Pasadena Maryland was released from Somerset County jail to Maryland authorities after pleading in court to a July 22 burglary at Burley service station on Water Level road between Somerset and Rockwood. He was ordered to pay court costs and restitution totaling 234 dollars. Seven other prisoners were released after posting bond or charges dropped including Reuben Walker A D 2 Stoystown Ronald Speicher Windham Ohio Cornelius Leonard Somerset Emil Burk Boswell James King Stoystown Richard Burkholder Cairnbrook and John William Davis Cleveland Ohio. Speicher faces assault with intent to ravish for an alleged assault on a Hollsopple girl.
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Crucible First Steel Co Signs Three Year Pact
The United Steelworkers and Crucible Steel Co signed a three year contract in New York delaying reopenings as plants idle since July 1. About 650,000 steelworkers affected, negotiations wrapped up late tonight aiming to mirror Big Three terms.
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First Step Made In Juniata Flood Control
In Harrisburg on August 2 the Department of Forests and Waters announced the first stage of the Juniata flood control project along the lower Susquehanna. Local dike projects were approved for Huntingdon and Smithfield township across the river tren. Secretary Maurice K. Goddard said the initiative could yield major conservation and recreational benefits equal to flood control.
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Reitz to Speak at Somerset Rotary Noon Meeting
W L Reitz president of the Johnstown Traction Co will address the Somerset Rotary Club at the noon meeting today at the Somerset Country Club.
Last Union Veteran Albert Woolson Dies in Duluth at 109
Albert Woolson 109 the last Union Civil War veteran died in Duluth Minnesota entering coma earlier in the week. He joined Lincoln era as a drummer boy at 17 and served in the 1st Minnesota heavy artillery. Funeral set for Monday at 2 p.m. at the national guard armory with burial at Park Hill.
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Youth Nabbed After Wild Ride On Pennsylvania Turnpike
A 13 year old Pittsburgh youth was arrested near the Somerset interchange after a reckless two mile chase on the Pennsylvania turnpike. The borrowed station wagon collided with another car driven by Irwin Wolfe Jr of Pittsburgh who pursued and helped apprehend the youth slowed by traffic. Charges include reckless driving driving without a license and hit and run. The boy was released to his parents as juvenile authorities investigate. The two cars sustained about 300 dollars in damage. The youth said the plan was to run away to Newport News Virginia.
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Ground Breaking First E U B To Be Sunday
The First E U B church on West Patriot Street holds a ground breaking service Sunday at 7 00 p m for a two story educational unit on a vacant rear lot. The project costs 520 000 with Kring and Ross as architects and N Mangne and son as contractors. The event includes former ministers Rev Dr B F Bungard and Rev Kenneth T Barnette.
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Accidental Gunshot Fatality in Mayville Hunting Trip
Harry J. Beck, 40, of Mayville, died in a hospital after an accidental rifle discharge wounded him July 26. He was climbing a fence during a hunting trip when the gun fired.
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AWIU Pact No Basis For USW Pact
The AWIU and ALCOA reached a three year contract providing a 46 cent hourly package rise for 15 000 workers. The deal awaits ratification by union locals with a August 9 ballot deadline. USW had struck 12 ALCOA plants and nine Reynolds plants over wages and terms. Federal mediation may step in as talks with Reynolds continue.
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Edward Stahl
Ansell Talks At Meeting Of Festival Group
J G C Ansell of Rockwood state treasurer of Natural Foods Association spoke at the Somerset County Fall Festival committee meeting in the V F W hall. He outlined plans for the Pennsylvania division to participate during the festival week with the N F A convention and display in Somerset.
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Twining urges cut of old style armed forces for atomic era
Air Force Chief Gen Nathan F Twining tells Senate investigators that the United States should shed traditional forces and rely on atomic weapons to lower defense costs. He says the nuclear weapon is here to stay and forces should be built around it, warning future needs will rise with jet aircraft and missiles deliveries. He notes the defense bill is high and cites a proposed 1958 air force fund of 23.5 billion dollars.
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Youths Waive Grand Jury in Theft Case
Two youths arrested in Somerset County waived grand jury action and await sentence after pleading guilty to six theft charges. Kirby Crissey, 20, from Somerset, and David Hamilton, 18, from Doylestown Bucks County, were deserters from the U S Navy and admitted to stealing four cars and two burglaries after a movie outing. They are held in Somerset County jail in default of 3500 each.
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Fire Chiefs Plan To Test Radio Setup
At a Somerset county Fire Chief's Association meeting in the Somerset fire hall plans were laid to test the short wave radio system used by seven county fire companies with several more to equip. The intercommundation network signals were also discussed and Central Station is housed in Sheriff Norman F. Walker's office.
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U S Car Output Rises 43 Per Cent in July
Detroit August 2 Automotive News reports U S car production for July at 448 804 units, up 43 percent from June’s total. The bulletin notes the strong pace continued into July with higher factory activity and increased output across major automakers.
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Britain calls up reserves as Suez crisis looms
Britain mobilizes reserves and alerts thousands for possible overseas service over Egypt's Suez canal move. Royal navy and air force orders reinforce Mediterranean posture while talks in London aim for a 24 nation conference on canal control and restraint.
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Democrats Kickoff Dinner Aims to Boost Registration
Somerset County Democrats held a kickoff dinner Tuesday evening at the Oakhurst Tea Room to launch a drive for increased voter registration. The meeting drew a large turnout of committeemen and women with speakers including Anthony Rulli, Simon Kuhl, Eva Carter, Earl Younkin, Joseph Cascio, and candidates Paul Stephen and Gerald Zeigler.
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Simon K Uhl
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18Yearold Scranton Youth Becomes 2000th PA Reservist
Indiantown Gap PA Aug 2 194? An 18 year old from Scranton, Charles L Armsbruster, is named the 2000th Pennsylvanian to volunteer for active duty in the army reserve under the reserve forces act. He will serve eight years on active duty with the army.
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Camp Soles Accident Injures Eight Year Old John Benson
Eight year old John Benson of Keesport was admitted to Somerset Community hospital after an accident at Camp T. Frank Soles. Hospital attendants reported a fractured left leg from a fall.
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Progress in steel talks stumbles toward week’s end
A Steelworkers union spokesman said final contracts to end the month-old steel strike will not be signed before Saturday. He cited extensive non economic details and ongoing talks with 39 companies as progress continues tonight and tomorrow. Bethlehem Steel negotiations also faced a possible signing delay.
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