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Somerset Daily American

Location

Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1954

Page

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Reichstag Meets Soon To Probe John's Treason

Bonn Aug 12 The Christian Democrats agreed to a special session of parliament in September to investigate Otto John's desertion to the Communists. Chancellor Adenauer, returning from the Black Forest, faces a coalition showdown as Socialists demand accountability for West Germany's security chief's alleged treason and a broader security overhaul. Schroeder contemplates extended leave amid nonconfidence motions.

Brack Curry Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer Christian Democrats Otto John John Black Forest Adenauer East Berlin West Germany Gerhard Schroeder Schroeder Brussels John Case Christian Democratic Party

Maryland Man Sues McKeesport Man Over Rt 49 Collision

Minor Hayward Rounds of Midland Maryland filed a $466 damage suit Thursday in the prothonotary office. The case stems from a two car collision on Rt. 49 near the Lone Star restaurant in Addison township November 9, 1952, against Charles Pennel of McKeesport. The suit was filed through Attorney James A. Courtney.

Hayward Midland Prothonotary's Rt. 49 Lone Star Addison Township Charles Pennel Mc Keesport James A. Courtney

Mrs Baer Denies Charges Against Husband in Somerset

Mrs Richard Baer of Oak Ridge claims the charges filed Saturday July 24 are groundless and says physicians at Somerset State hospital gave her husband a clean bill of health.

Baer Richard Baer Oak Ridge Somerset State Hospital

West Germany Labor Crisis Shows Signs of Easing

In Hamburg 15,000 public transport and utilities workers ended a nine day strike by accepting a wage boost of 1.6 cents an hour. In Munich talks between labor and management resumed after riots and injuries as metal workers pressed for higher wages.

Tom Stone Frankfurt Germany West Germany Hamburg Munich Metal Industry Richard Oechsle Oechsle Labor Amberg Nuernberg Otto Myer

Additional charges against youths in jail

New charges were filed Thursday in the county jail against three youths. Larry Vachere aged 21 faced charges of writing bad checks, Robert Bailey aged 19 was charged with fraudulent conversion, and John Herman aged 20 from Newark New Jersey was charged with a motor code violation and sent to the county jail.

Larry Vachere Robert Bailey Justice of the Peace H. S. Whipperman John Herman Newark N. J Justice of the Peace Wayne Hay

Hardesty Rotary Speaker At Somerset Club Meeting

The Somerset Rotary Club meets at noon at the Somerset Country Club with guest speaker Robert Hardesty of Greensburg. His topic was not announced.

Injured Miner Treated After Reitz Coal Incident

Miner Michael Danko Sr of Central City is treated at Windber hospital for injuries sustained in Reitz No. 4 mine of Reitz Coal Company on Wednesday.

Michael Danko Central City Windber Hospital Reitz No Reitz Coal Company

Company C Going to Indiantown for two week encampment

Somerset's Company C, Pennsylvania national guard with 61 men leaves Saturday August 14 for the annual 28th division encampment at Indiantown Gap. Lt Claude Brant commands. Sgt Ronald Cilli leads the advance detail. Privates Brant and Keller assist with pre camp mess school. Vaccinations completed, vaccines include smallpox, typhoid, and tetanus. The unit last encamped at Indiantown Gap in 1950 after federalization. A long roster of guardsmen accompanies the trip on a chartered bus with Lt Brant and Warrant Officer James Kimmel in charge.

Somerset Pennsylvania National Guard Indiantown Gap Ronald Cilli Harvey G. Brant William H. Keller Set. Cilli Somerset Armory Pennsylvania Turnpike Pennsylvania National Guard Brant and Keller Claude Brant James Kimmel Brant W. O. Kimmel

Louise's Appliance Store Opens On South Edgewood

The Somerset family welcomes Louise Maneer’s new shop on South Edgewood Avenue marking a two day grand opening featuring Motorola televisions radios and records. The showroom displays novelties clock radios and latest recordings with gifts for visitors and a Camp Easter Seal souvenir program. Representatives from Motorola attended the opening and hours are 9 AM to 9 PM with Wednesday afternoon and Saturday full day closings.

Somerset Louise South Edgewood Avenue Motorola Louise Maneer William Maneer Somerset House

Specials at Beerits Giant Super-Suds Ad

Read our ad on Page Eight for specials including Franklins Sugar 25 Ibs 2.2 Tomatoes home grown 28¢ Wieners Skinless Ib 49e and items at Beerits Giant Super-Suds and Dish Cloth 49e.

Franklin

Senate Passes Anti-Red Bill Despite Administration Opposition

The Senate approved 45 to 0 a bill outlawing the Communist party, doubling penalties for joining or supporting it and barring members from labor union offices. The measure, pushed by Sen. Humphrey and 18 Democrats, faces House action after Butler's alternative was attached as an amendment. Brownell and Hoover opposed. Smith accused Brownell of stalling.

Washington Senate Communist Party House Atty Brownell FBI J. Edgar Hoover Browner Hoover Reds Sen Humphrey D—Minn Butler Congress Eisenhower Margaret Chase Smith Maine Senate Today

Eisenhower Says Economic Decline Has Reached Bottom

President Eisenhower's unusual midyear economic report declares the overall economy stronger than earlier years and notes decline in activity has halted. He cites some sectors hurt but sees unemployment steady with signs of improvement and Congress aided by the current program.

J. W. Davis Washington Eisenhower Congress Sen. Kennedy D—Mass Sen. Ferguson R.mich Ferguson Payne Sen. Payne R—Me Sen. Douglas D—Nl White House James D. Hagerty Commerce, Labor and Treasury Departments President’s Council of Economic Advisers

Crops Hurt More Than Expected Across Pennsylvania

The U S agriculture department reports worse drought damage to Pennsylvania crops than anticipated. Four member committee mulls emergency designation as Gov. Fine could trigger federal aid. rains offered relief in some areas, but overall damage remains severe across 67 counties with 50 percent livestock feed depleted. Officials cite widespread losses and consider hay distribution and emergency feed programs, while dairy associations push for swift action.

Harrisburg U. S. Agriculture Department Pennsylvania Co. FE Cassell U. S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Commonwealth Keystone John S. Fine Hisenhower A. 8 A E. B. Angle Farm and Home Administration D. O. Boster Richard Gerstell Farmers’ Home Administration Fine Eastern Milk Producers Coopertive Assn J. Thomas Cribbs Poyntelle Wayne County Association Wayne, Lackawanna Bradford Susquehanna Wyoming Sullivan Counties Cribbs Bradford County Wayne Lackawanna

Meeting Trent Red and Gun Club August FBI Event

All members urged to attend the meeting at Kimmell's Red and White Store on August 13 at 8 00 p m. The agenda includes FBI matters and entertainment.

Trent Red & Gun Club FBI Kimmell’s Red & White

Studebaker Workers Approve Pay Cut to Avoid Shutdown

In South Bend Indiana on August 12 CIO United Automobile Workers Local members voted 5371 to 626 to accept a wage reduction averaging 14 percent. The plan, negotiated with the company, follows threats to end the contract and close the plant if costs are not cut.

Belman Morin South Bend Ind Studebaker CIO United Automobile Workers William Ogden Certified Public Accountants Studebaker Corp Bendix Products D Bendix Aviation Corp

Holsopple C of C plans library in community center

Holsopple Chamber of Commerce met in Odd Fellows hall to plan a community library. James E. Cassler and M. L. Suthard were named to locate a suitable room, with a church space proposed. They also advanced support for the Boy Scout troop and its equipment goals, appointing Cassler Patton and Saylor to attend the next Scout meeting.

Holsopple Chamber of Commerce Odd Fellows Hall James E. Cassler M. L. Suthard Evangelical and Reformed Church Cassler Robert Patton Beulah Saylor

McCarthy Denies Star Libel Claim On Tax Report

The Washington Evening Star said the Internal Revenue Service would present Sen. McCarthy with a tax claim near 25 000 dollars plus interest. McCarthy called it a complete and vicious libel and said no notices indicated any owed taxes.

Washington Washington Evening Star Internal Revenue Service McCarthy R—Wis Wisconsin the Star Revenue Service Silent Sen. McCarthy The Revenue Service

Three Admitted After Turnpike Three-Vehicle Wreck

Three people were admitted to Somerset Community Hospital after a three car collision on the turnpike two miles from the Somerset interchange. A westbound car crossed the median and struck two eastbound autos. Richard P. Truxell 29 of San Diego Charles Bock 41 of Clifton and Bruce Sommons 18 of Allentown were involved. Hendricks 22 of Lake Crystal Minnesota was also admitted. Damages were set at $175 for Truxell's car $400 for Bock's and Sommons was a total loss.

Somerset Community Hospital Turnpike Somerset Richard P. Truxell San Diego Cal Charles Bock Clifton N. J Bruce Sommons Allentown Truxell Sommons William Hendricks Lake Crystal Minnesota Hendricks Bock Sammons

Weather Outlook for Eastern and Western Pennsylvania

Eastern Pennsylvania sees a sunny Friday with highs 72 to 80. Saturday brings some cloudiness with little temperature change. In Western Pennsylvania Friday remains fair with highs 70 to 75, while Saturday adds cloudiness and a slight warming trend.

Pennsylvania

Somerset Weather Report 5:30 PM Wednesday to 5:30 PM Thursday

Daily weather summary by David Grove reports a 24 hour period with a maximum of 66 and minimums listed as see 48. A year ago the maximum was 85 with a minimum also labeled see.

Somerset Weather David Grove U. S. Weather Observer

St Johns E U B Picnic At Beams Grove

St Johns E U B plans a Saturday picnic at Beams Grove near Gray on August 14. Chicken suppers will be served from 5 p.m. and entertainment begins at 8 p.m.

St. Johns E.U.B Beams Grove Near Gray

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