French Forces Sweep North Africa After Massacre
French troops backed by tanks jet fighters and Foreign Legionnaires conducted a forceful cleanup of rebel areas in Algeria and Morocco after a weekend massacre left about 1000 dead. Nine rebel villages were razed in Algeria as Oued Zem in Morocco faced a house to house search. A French plane crash killed Gen. Raymond Duval and two companions. Police bolstered security in Paris as tensions rise and talks with Moroccan leaders continued at Aix les Bains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hartman
Casablanca
Morocco
Algeria
Oued Zem
Africa
Legion
Raymond Duval
Protectorate
Goaturnac Son
Ue Ocheit
Seacoast
Safi
Mazagan
Morrocou
Pen
Committee of Five
Aix Les Bains
40000 CIO auto workers strike across six states
About 40,000 CIO United Auto Workers members at 18 International Harvester plants in six states walked out early today after failed negotiations on a new contract. Talks were continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CIO
United Auto Workers
International Harvester
Three Egyptians Dead in Gaza Border Clash
Egyptian and Israeli troops clashed near the Gaza frontier in Palestine. Three Egyptian soldiers were killed and eight wounded. Both sides accused each other of staging the clash to disrupt U N sponsored talks on Palestine frontier peace and said they would file complaints with the Palestine armistice commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaza
Palestine
Gaza Strip
U. N. Palestine Armistice Commission
Adenauer Slows West German Armament Push
Bonn reports Chancellor Adenauer has halted the rapid rearmament of the new West German army. He will wait for talks in Moscow and the Geneva foreign ministers conference, with a possible note to the Kremlin on German unification to be decided before the Moscow trip. He will be accompanied by Hallstein von Brentane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Horbach
Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Moscow
Geneva
Adenauer
Russia
Bonn-Moscow
Muerren
Switzerland
Walter Hallstein
Kremlin
Hallstein
West Germany
Adeneuer
Heinrich von Brentane
Herbert Blankenthorn
NATO
Felix von Gckardt
Ige Uy
Ced
Smith held for grand jury on child beating charges
James Smith Jr. 28, of Terrace Village, held for grand jury on five counts aggravated assault and battery one count assault with intent to kill and two counts surety of the peace. Neighbors reported beating of 4 year old James with a belt. welts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
James Smith Jr
Terrace Village
E. N. Johnson
Smith
Harry Phillips
Juvenile Court
Sarahbelle Coffin
James
Phillips
Anna Braun
Smiths
Dorothy Mae
Judy
Bill
Montefiore Hospital
Braun
Junior band to greet Company G members
Rob ert Griffith directs all Junior band members to report to Somerset High School Saturday August 27 at 3 00 p m for welcome festivities honoring Company C returning from a two week training period at Indiantown Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Griffith
Somerset High School
Company C
Indiantown Gap
Oil Heater Explosion At Home In Cupp's Crossing
An oil heater exploded in the home of Robert Baldwin in Cupp's Crossing but caused no damage. The Somerset volunteer fire department responded to the alarm at about 7 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baldwin
Cupp
Somerset Volunteer Fire Department
Rezoning Hearing Draws Crowd in Somerset Borough
Somerset residents packed the borough hall for a public hearing on Vernon and Telford Coleman’s request to rezone from residential to business to build an ice plant and cold storage with retail sales at South Rosina and West Laner streets. The vote was deferred as six council members must back the proposal amid heavy property-owner opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Borough Council
Vernon and
Telford Coleman
Somerset Poultry Processors
Colemans
South Rosina
West Laner Street
Leland W. Walker
Charles H. Coffroth
Laub, Collins and
Troll
West Laner
West Garrett Streets
Garrett
Vannear
Davis Avenue
West Sanner
Columbia Avenue
Olan Mills, Inc
Ofennessee
State Garage
Route 219
State Highway
Somerset
Blatt Brothers
South Parson Avenue
Private Park Is No Refuge From The Law
Bedford court rules police may compel a truck driver to leave private property and proceed to a portable weighing station for load limit checks. Hir am Sleaster faces September 16 sentencing for violating motor vehicle code by refusing to move his truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Richard C. Snyder
Hiram C. Sleaster
R. D
Sleaster
Shaster
Hale Haven peaches by Tim W McCleary Orchards
Hale Haven Alberta peaches advertised by Tim W McCleary Orchards Chambersburg Pa. priced at 1.25 dollars per bushel or by truckload. Route 995 contact 96912. Bring containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Haven
Alberta
Hale
Tim W. McCleary
Chambersburg
Octogenarian dies from turnpike injuries in 1955
An 80-year-old Youngstown man, Banner Clingerman, died at 1:22 p.m. Monday from internal injuries after an eastbound car left the Pennsylvania turnpike near the Somerset interchange. Coroner Halverson said no inquest would be held. The 1955 toll for the Somerset patrol area rose to 20 with 233 accidents since January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Somerset
Banner Clingerman
Somerset Community Hospital
Robert H. Halverson
Pennsylvania
Turnpike
Clingerman
Allegheny Tunnel
Somerset County
Irwin
Neighbors Bale Somerset Farm Hay For Injured Farmer
A group of Somerset township farmers bailed hay at Dwight Long’s farm after his recent tractor accident. Long is in satisfactory condition at Somerset Community Hospital. Neighbors plan to bale his oats and straw next, with Mrs Long and family assisting as farm help continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Township
United States
Dwight Long
Friedens
Mr. Long
Somerset Community Hospital
Elmer Mosteller
Imer
Clyde
Herman Mosteller
Bob Denner
Leo Zerfoss
Ray
Paul Miller
Harry Mitchell
Ronald Trent
Bill Shaver
Ewood Gastiger
Dale Baumgardner
John
Guy Long
Mrs. Long
Fair Crowd Only Fair As Showers Halt Some Acts
Rain washed out opening-day events at the Somerset county fair in Meyersdale. A spokesman said a fair crowd attended exhibits despite heavy showers. The grandstand program was canceled, including drum and bugle corps and band contests, aerial acts, and fireworks. An impromptu concert by the Kelly Mansfield drum and bugle corps and the Lonaconing Maryland community band occurred. The aerial acts and fireworks are nightly. the music competition was dropped. Officials expect record livestock exhibits this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset County
Meyersdale
Kelly- Mansfield
Piedmont
W. Va
Lonaconing
Smithton Youth Hurt in Laurel Hill Camp Game
A 15 year old Gerald Parker of West Newton was listed in satisfactory condition at Somerset Community Hospital after a football accident during a game at Laurel Hill camp five. He was admitted for observation with injuries not yet diagnosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithton
Somerset Community Hospital
Gerald Parker
West Newton
Laurel Hill Camp
Somerset Shrine Club Corn Roast Tonight
The Somerset County Shrine Club hosts a corn roast for Shriners and families and widows at the Berlin Community Grove. Serving from 5 30 p m to 7 p m daylight time rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset County Shrine Club
Shriners
Berlin Community Grove
Collapse Of Breaker Claims Three Men In Shenandoah
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania the Kohinoor coal breaker collapsed, killing three men John J O Boyle Anthony Malick both of Shenandoah and Peter Ruddy of Mahanoy City and injuring eleven others. Twelve escaped and emergency crews fought to free victims as debris remained suspended above. The flood wrecked access roads delaying coal delivery and the cause remained unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Pennsylvania
Kohinoor
John J. O’boyle
Anthony Malick
Peter Ruddy
Mahanoy City
Anthony Carey
Lost Creek
John Kelly Jr
Brownsville
John Oshman
Thomas Igo
Clarence Mohutsky
Stanley Korsack
Albert Yackabonis
Stephen Sopko
Anthony Thuplis
Simon Felk
Michael Arybolsky
O'Boyle
Malick
Ruddy
Jose Ryan
Breaker Safety Committee
Ryan
R. L. Birtley Co
Youth Takes Car in Fatal Early Morning Crash
In Johns town an early morning joyride ended in the death of 14 year old Gervase Kinsey of Barnesboro after a borrowed car crashed through a guard rail near Westover in Clearfield county. His companion 15 year old William McCune of Barnesboro was unhurt and said Kinsey was driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Gervase Kinsey
Barnesboro
William McCune
McCune
Westover
Clearfield County
Kinsey
President to Fly Over Flood Areas and Lead Relief
President Eisenhower will inspect flood ravaged regions in six states then hold an emergency relief conference in Hartford Connecticut. He announced a Red Cross disaster fund and said federal aid will act as a blank check. The visit aims to coordinate state and federal relief efforts as about 200 die and thousands homeless.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Denver
Eisenhower
Hartford
Conn
White House
American Red Cross
James C. Hagerty
Civil Defense Administration
Columbine III
Bradley Airfield
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
North
South Carolina
Lowry Air Force Base
Red Cross
Harriman
E. Roland Harriman
Cherry Hills
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Rockies
Washington
Philadelphia
State Dulles
David
Byers Peak Ranch
Ft. Belvoir
Snyder Couple Sue Stoner Over $603 Car Damage
Mr and Mrs Francis Snyder of Johnstown sue Hiram Stoner for 603 damages after a May 21 1955 rear left side collision on Route 219 south of Thomas Mills. They allege Stoner failed to stop after entering the highway from a private road. Suit filed in Prothonotary D Guy Floto’s office via Walker and Kimmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mills
Hiram Stoner
R. D
Johnstown
Francis D. Snyder
Snyder
Prothonotary
D. Guy Floto
Walker and Kimmel
Governor Plans Evacuate From Camps Of 10,000
Governor Leader ordered plans to move up to 10,000 children from summer camps in northeastern Pennsylvania disaster areas. A survey will determine who to evacuate and buses will transport kids to nearby cities. Webb leads the team with aides from civil defense and public assistance as helicopters and buses shift campers to shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hartford
Conn
Eisenhower
Webb
Ralph Walter
Western Civil Defense
A. B. Twelsh
Public Assistance and Forests and Waters Departments
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Robert E. Ziegler
Greyhound Bus Co
Poconos
Pennsylvania
Pocono
Three Negroes Recommitted After Preliminary Hearing
Howard G. Burnett of Johnstown and two juveniles were recommitted to Somerset county jail on $4,000 bond each after admitting to attacking Clammer B. Berkey Jr. in Hooversville on the Berkey mine property. Burnett pled guilty to five charges and not guilty to larceny. the juveniles pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill, aggravated assault and burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Burnett
Johnstown
Somerset County
Justice of the Peace
H. S. Waipperman
Clammer B. Berkey, Jr
Hooversville
Berkey
Burnett
Six Northeastern States Grapple With Diane Flood Damage
The Associated Press reports massive flood damage across Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts as relief and recovery efforts continue. Connecticut lists 60 dead and 74 missing with two months to assess industrial reopening. President Eisenhower plans a Hartford visit for rehabilitation talks. Pennsylvania reports 93 dead with typhoid and rain threats. Shenandoah structural collapse kills three and wounds eleven. Massachusetts coverage continues with Governor Chris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Connecticut
Governors Office
Eisenhower
Hartford
Pennslvania
Shenandoah
Massachusetts
Chris
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Somerset County Fair
Meyersdale Fair Grounds
Jack Kochman
Adenauers
Hold Smith
Grand Jury
Company G
Somerset Grange
Dan Resh
Lavansville
Somerset Sportsmen's Ass'n, Inc
Sun
Borough Cabin
Bakersville
Dick Kimmel
Trent, PA
Legion Home
Halverson
Mountain Playhouse
Dorothy
Boswell
First Christian Church
Somerset, Pa
First National Bank
Elwood Mosholder
New Centerville
Rockwood
Snyders
Stoner
Richard Graves
Stroudsburg
Poconoe Mountain
East Stroudsburg
Scranton
Bucks County
Pennsylvania National Guard
Brodhead Creek
Davis Camp
Miller
Shawnee-on-Delaware
Richard Gerstell
Anthony A. J. Drexel Biddle
Joseph J. Lawler
Maurice K. Goddard
Commerce Department
Drum and Bugle Corp Practice
Oakland
Diane
Popular Request University
Wilcox Comedy & Songs
Oakhurst
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