US Insists Upon Korean Unity In Peace Plan
The United States declared that any UN peace plan for Korea must aim at a unified independent Korea. Ambassador Warren R Austin urged cessation of hostilities with no chance of renewed invasion while appealing to Soviet leadership to end the war. Malik accused Austin of diverting public opinion and warned unity would prolong conflict amid heavy fighting in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Security Council
Austin
United Nations
Korea
United States
Russia
Jakob A. Mark
Malik
Rus
Center Church Sermon on Jesus Christ by Rev. M. J. Brougher
Center Church announces a Sunday evening sermon by Rev. M. J. Brougher of Greensburg at 7 30 about What About Jesus Christ He urges all to hear the message and attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Brougher
Greensburg
Jesus Christ
Earthquake Death Roll in Assam Rises to 11
Calcutta report says the Assam quake Tuesday killed 11 and ruined hundreds of acres of crops. North Assam damage exceeds 10 million rupees while aftershocks, including 46 tremors felt in Jorhat, are recorded. Nehru allocates 50 000 rupees for relief as regional communications remain disrupted.
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Calcutta
India
Assam
Shillong
Indian Meterology Service
Jorhat
Jorhart
Dibrugarh
Sibsagar
Pasighat
Tinsukia
Jaw
Benson Borough Secures Assured Water Supply Merger Approved
Benson Borough gains assured water supply after merger of Benson Water and Conemaugh Water firms. Certificate of approval from the secretary of the commonwealth follows prior public utility commission consent. Attorney Frank A. Orban represents both companies as they expand mains and extend service to Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Borough
Benson Water Company
Conemaugh Water Company
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Frank A. Orban
Public Utility Commission
Richland Township Water Company
Foustwell
Maple Ridge
Victory Coal Company
Jerome
Stonycreek River
Stonycreek Smokeless Coal Company
Gibbs Coal Corporation
Balloons Rain Down as Somerset Day Draws Crowd
Somerset Day kicks off with a burst of color as over 350 balloons and gift coupons shower from the American Legion and Newberry 5 and 10 building. Eight merchants including Harry Harrington oversee the event as crowds cheer and compete for merchandise coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
American Legion
Newberry 5 & 10
Legion Root
Somerset Day
Legion
Main Street
Harry Harrington
Retail Merchants Committee
Truman Rebukes Wherry Over Acheson Remark
President Truman denounced Senator Wherry for saying the blood of U S boys in Korea rests on Secretary of State Acheson. Wherry accused the administration of blunders and praised removal of Acheson. Truman defended bipartisan policy and declined to comment further while reiterating support for universal military training but delaying new legislation.
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Washingins
Truman
Wherty Carneb
Korea
Acheson
Wherry
Senate
Formosa
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
County Firemen Induct Three New Officers
Somerset County Firemen's association inducted three new officers at a Scalp Level meeting. Jacob H. Zimmerman Boswell became vice president, Lloyd J. Smith Central City treasurer, and Edward Lauer Hooversville secretary. Glenn K. Beeghly of Windber, president-elect, attends a stave fire school in Lewistown and will be inducted in Everett on September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset County Firemen’s Association
Scalp
Jacob H. Zimmerman
Boswell
Lloyd J. Smith
Central City
Edward Lauer
Hooversville
Glenn K. Beeghly
Windber
Stave Fire School
Lewistown
Everett
Lauer
Milk Truck and Car Crash Near Kingwood
An auto driven by Dick Beggs of Confluence collided with a milk truck near Kingwood. Damage was slight and no serious injuries occurred. A passenger, Mrs. Samuel Whitaker Sr. of Confluence, could not continue her trip to attend a reunion at Irving College in Mechanicsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Beggs
Confluence
Kingwood
Samuel Whitaker, Sr
Somerset
Beggs
Mechanicsburg
Irving College
Canada Too Threatened By AR Strike
Union officials authorized five day token walks on two U S railroads while Canada faces a possible nationwide rail strike involving 124000 workers. President Truman hoped for a settlement. talks continued at the White House as unions warn unrest spreads and key lines could be crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Truman
John R. Steelman
White House
Steelman
Brownsville
Connellsville
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Steel Mills
W. P. Kennedy
The
New York Central
Cleveland
Louisville
St. Paul
Somerset County Cars Collide in Johnstown
Two Somerset county women suffered only slight injuries when automobiles collided at Haynes and Napoleon streets in Johnstown Thursday morning. Mrs. William Kipp and Mrs. Charles Miller received minor injuries. drivers were William Kipp and Floy McClintock. Damages were estimated at about $325.
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Somerset County
Haynes and
Napoleon
Johnstown
William Kipp
Holsapple R.D
Charles Miller
Holsapple
Floy McClintock
Somerset
R.D
Miller
R.D. 3
McClintock
Reds Drive On U N Lines To Taegu Within 12 Miles
Massive North Korean assault drives 30 000 troops toward Taegu threatening the U S Eighth Army and civilian evacuation of the city ordered by the South Korean provisional government. Kumhwa captured on a main road to Taegu, Waegwan 12 miles from Taegu, B 29 raids reported.
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U.N
Taegu
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Waegwan
Kunwi
United Nations
Eighth Army
Russell Brines Tokio
South Korea
U.S. Eighth Army
Kumhwa
Naktong
Associated Press
Leif Erickson
Kunci
Song Dong
Red Guards Slay 32 U.S. Prisoners on Naktong Front
Five American POWs returned from a gully of death report North Korean guards killed 32 captives on August 17 near the Naktong front. Victims were lined up with hands tied and mowed down with a burp gun and pistols as retreating U.S. patrols tried to rescue them. Names of three returnees remain unrevealed due to wounds. Corp. James Rudd of Salina among the escapees.
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Penn Furniture
First National Bank
Legion
Frank Emery
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Naktong Front
INS
Corp
James Rudd
Sal
Phillips Sues REA For Damages Over Timber Cut
C A Phillips of Meyersdale sues Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative for 1533.50 alleging unlawful timber cutting from his Larimer township land under a right of way. The complaint filed by Uhl and Uhl names REA as defendant for winter 1948 1949 timber removal including 198 p rop trees 10 ornamental pines 13 oaks 4 windbreaks 2 984 feet of saw timber and timber value listed at 766.75 as partial measure of damages.
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Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc
Defendent
C. A. Phillips
Meyersdale
Larimer Township
D. Guy Floto
Uhl
The
Electric Co-Op
Veterans of Bataan Go Into Korea
A regimental combat team from the Philippines including Bataan veterans may join UN forces in Korea. President Truman accepted the offer, praising allied soldiers ready to stand with American forces. The unit, 4000 to 5000 men, will use American equipment and join under Gen. MacArthur’s command once called. Johnson announced UN acceptance of Thailand's 4000 troops, but gear alignment varies.
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Washington
Philippines
Bataan
United Nations
Korea
Truman
Island Republic
Elpidio Quirino
Philippine
Douglas MacArthur
Johnson Hid
U. N
Thailand
U. S
Two Released Two Jailed In Local Court Bail Granted
Robert Mitchell 24 of Fort Hill and Edgar Mitchell 29 of Confluence were released after a hearing before Squire Charles J Harrison Jr. Oscar Lottig 20 Acosta was committed on a morals charge. Joe Meyers 46 Cairnbrook and Squire H S Whipperman committed others on larceny and related charges. Joseph Curo 28 Jerome jailed on desertion and non support but released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell
Fort Hill
Edgar Mitchell
Confluence
Squire Charles J. Harrison
Lqurre Harrison
Oscar Lottig
Church Services and Farewell Planned at Friedens Mizpah
Friedens and Mizpah churches announce August services led by Rev. Dwight F. Putman and Rev. T. J. Horick. A joint council meets August 23 at 8 p.m. with Rev. Putman presiding. Friedens to hold farewell party for Rev. Foutz and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah & Friedens
Dwight F. Putman
Pres. Synod
Friedens Church
Putman
Friedens
Foutz
Weather outlook for West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania
Weather forecast notes considerable cloudiness with scattered showers and thundershowers in West Virginia on Friday into Friday night. Maryland expected warm humid conditions in the upper 80s with afternoon showers. Western Pennsylvania sees cooler, mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thundershowers. eastern areas similar with cooler trend Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Somerset Weather Report Summary
Daily weather note by David Grove records 24 hour period from Wednesday evening to Thursday evening. Temperature data show missing maximum and minimum values with a year ago comparison also incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Weather
David Grove
U. S. Weather Observer
Public Sale of Valuable Personal Property in Somerset PA
The undersigned will offer at public sale at 485 W Main St Somerset PA on Saturday August 19 1950 at 130 p m DST valuable personal property of good quality some antique in chairs stands lamps pictures rugs gas range Maytag er kitchen cabinet tables stepladder dishes beds dresser chests and other household items. The sale is of the estate of Maggie E Morrison later of Somerset Borough COUNTY TRUST COMPANY HELEN M BRANT Executors John W Schrock Auctioneer.
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Main Street
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Maggie E. Morrison
Somerset Borough
Somerset County
County Trust Company
Helen M. Brant
John W. Schrock
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Beam
Beam's
Walker Buick CO
Somerset Farm Bureau Co-Op
Marvel V. Snyder
Markleton
By William RR. Drobnick
Mr. Harrington
Irving Shapiro
Anthony Anodide
Melvin Fidel
Robert Zerfoss
Joesph Weimer
Budd” Hollander
R. K. Gordon
Wilson’s Restaurant
Sky-Hi-Way
Bake Sale
Alpha Bible Class
Bakersville
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Walter M. Bowman
D. Harold Oliver
Ursina Ball Park
By Doger D. Greene
U.S
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Brotherhood of Railroad
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Chicago
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U. S. Steel Corp
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Company
New York
New York Central System
MT. Playhouse
Hale Haven
Alberta
Container C. R. Airesman
E.agles
Edgewood Aerie
Joe Lawther
Aerie
By Lief Erickson
Changnyong Bulge
Songsan
Hyonpong
Naktong River
24Th Division
Changnyong
Phillips
Round & Squire
Clair & Betty
J. J. Kimmel
R Beeruts
Friedens, Will & Mizpah
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T. J. Horick
U. S. Weather Bureau
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