Churchill At 80 Still Serves Britain Onward
Sir Winston Churchill, 80, celebrated with emotion and resolve to continue serving Britain. Crowds cheered as he attended Parliament with Queen Elizabeth opening a new session, a birthday fund reportedly nearing two million dollars for a Churchill Birthday Trust.
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Elizabeth
Iron Curtain
Winston Churchill
Churchill
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House of Commons
House of Lords
Victoria
Queen Elizabeth
Boswell Man Held on Assault Charges After Disturbances
Bona Hemminger, 41, of Jennerstown, is held in Somerset county jail on charges of assault and battery resisting arrest and surety of the peace. Bond set at $3000 after a hearing before Justice Co J Harrison Jr. He was arrested Monday at Route 219 and Route 30 in Jennerstown by Chief James Griffith after disturbances in Jennerstown businesses. Hemminger knocked Officer Griffith from his car as officers pursued him. Dan Melville of Sun Drug Somerset and two state troopers assisted.
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al Hemminger
Boswell
R. D
Somerset County
Justice of the Peace Co
J. Harrison, Jr
Hemminger
Route 219
Route 30
Jennerstown
James Griffith
Jenner Township
Griffith
Dan Melville
Sun Drug
Somerset
Ligonier
Somerset Barracks
Melville
Sipesville
Ideal Park
Cambria and
Conemaugh Township
Martin Korchnak
John F. and
Maude H. Korchnak
Johnstown
Milan Diklich
John James Silensky
Johnstown Memorial Hospital
Martin
Robert Perry
Frank A. Orban, Jr
William Kelly
Harold Kaminsky
Wilbert H. Beachy, Jr
Garrett Seeks State Aid For Flood Control
Garrett borough council voted to seek state flood control aid after $45,000 in damage from Hurricane Mazel. They petitioned for dredging on Casselman River and Buffalo Creek to prevent spring flooding, noting sand and rocks clog beds and 78 properties were damaged.
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Garrett
Casselman River
Buffalo Creek
State Department of Forests and Waters
John A. Habel
Council
Habel
Marriage Licenses Up Seven Divorces Granted
A total of 28 couples applied for marriage licenses in the register of wills office last month, up from 2 the previous year. Seven divorces were granted in November, per the prothonotary's office, with five divorces filed in November 1953 and two divorces recorded last month.
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Elmer J. Shipley
Register of Wills
D. Guy Floto
Groff awarded $1200 in coal ownership case
Robert L. Groff of Berlin won $1200 in a Somerset County civil court verdict over ownership of coal on the Griffith farm in Brothersvalley township. The dispute centered on a 1900 lease and reservations for the four foot coal vein and nearby road references. The trial spanned five days with a five hour jury deliberation.
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Robert L. Groff
Berlin
Somerset County
Brothersvalley Township
William Griffith
T. Brotemarkle Construction Company
Cumberland, Md
Brotemarkle Company
Griffith
Albert Cober
Cober
Rainey Company
Thomas F. Lansberry
Griffith Farm
Groff
Paul FE. C. Fike
Joseph N. Cascio
C. L. Shaver
N. A. Barbera
Paul Fletcher
Brotemarkle
Mrs. Griffith
Charles H. Coffreth
Fulbright Receives Critical Mail During McCarthy Censure Debate
Senator Fulbright spoke in the Senate on the McCarthy censure debate and read letters from constituents. He said the mail criticized both sides while stressing that vigorous criticism is normal in a democratic system and that he is not unusually sensitive.
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Fulbright
D Ark
Senate Today
Sen
McCarthy
R—Wis
Parents Of Marine Send Hospital A Gift
The parents of U. S. Marine Norman Wilcox, treated after a turnpike crash in November, sent a letter and a $100 check to Somerset Community hospital. They praised Dr H E Musser and staff, expressing deep gratitude and blessings. The note from Mr and Mrs Melvin Wilcox of Beloit Ohio emphasizes appreciation for care given to their son.
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Somerset Community Hospital
U. S
H. E. Musser
Norman Wilcox
Melvin Wilcox
R. D
Beloit, Ohio
Xmas Store Hours Are Announced in Somerset
The Somerset Chamber of Commerce announces extended holiday shopping hours to ease family outings. All stores stay open Wednesdays in December, Thursdays December 2 and 9 until 9 00 pm, and from December 16 every evening until Christmas Eve, with closing at 6 00 pm on that day.
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Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Somerset
Uncle Ben
Aunt Louise
Poultry Experts Address Somerset County Growers
A large crowd at H C Beerits in Somerset heard L A Amstutz of Orville Ohio discuss egg production capacity and hybrids like H N Nick Chick and Ames In-Cross. C F Tomlinson of Quaker Oats highlighted Ful O Pep feed benefits and key costs such as feed and housing.
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Somerset County
H. C. Beerits
L. A Amstutz
Orville
Ohio
Amstutz
Ames
C. F. Tomlinson
Quaker Oats Company
Tomlinson
U. S
Fire damages Meyersdale home in attic blaze
A fire in Meyersdale caused about 2100 damage to the home of Harry Bittner. Meyersdale R.D. Volunteer firemen limited the flames to the attic and controlled the blaze after they were called at 2 p.m. Officials suspect a short circuit as the cause.
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Meyersdale
Harry Bittner
Meyersdale R.D
Prosecution Faces Grand Jury Split Over Erie Gambling Ring
In Erie, a three judge panel refused to dismiss indictments against 36 men tied to a $20 million yearly gambling operation. Trials began for Leo Kaminski and Edward Michalski as defense claims alleged grand jury prejudice, citing Atty Herbert Johnson's pistol holster as a bias factor.
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Erie County
Samuel Y. Rossiter
Elmer L Evans
Burton R. Laub
Leo Kaminski
L. & E. News Room
Edward Michalski
Mike's Billiards
Asst. Dist. Atty
Herbert Johnson
Thomas W. Flatley
Jack Martin
Edward Camilli
Martin
Emer L. Evans
Atty
John McLaughlin
Asst. Dist
Johnson
Grand Jury
McLaughlin
Local JC's Host State Group Meeting Friday in Somerset
Somerset Jaycees welcome the Pennsylvania Junior Chamber of Commerce state executive committee for a Friday and Saturday quarterly meeting at the Ferner hotel. About 35 members will attend, marking the first time the gathering leaves Harrisburg. Gifts from local businesses will greet visitors as part of a souvenir program.
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Pennsylvania Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ferner Hotel
Grant B. Miller
Harrisburg
Jaycees
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
James Custer
William Thomas Max
Ankeny
Richard Lynn
Earl Bittner
John Suljat
Robert Grimm
William Miller
Jack Schrock
Alexander Ogle
Earl Berkey
Robert Custer
George Gregg
Kenneth Runner
Knowland Calls Again For Sino Red Blockade
Secretary of Defense Wilson urged Congress for a four year extension of the draft law and a pay raise with a military manpower overhaul to bolster morale and effectiveness. He projected next year’s defense spending near 35 billion dollars and outlined plans for a long term reserve system and expanded selective service.
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Wilson
Congress
Defense Department
Lord Montgomery
China
West Point
Annapolis
Congress In January. Parent Selective Service
National Guards
Firemen Hold Annual Steak Dinner in Salisbury
The auxiliary to the Salisbury volunteer fire company hosted its annual steak dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the fire hall.
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Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company
Poorbaughs Display World Trip Films at Rotary Meeting
Mr and Mrs Ralph A Poorbaugh of Somerset presented films from their globe encircling trip to the Windber Rotary Club at the Palace Hotel Windber The meeting welcomed Rotary guests and heard about the travels in a Monday evening program.
Senate Blockade Proposal on China Faces White House War Act Debate
Senate Republican leader Knowland again urged a naval and air blockade of Red China to force release of 13 U S prisoners and others held in Communist jails. The White House and Secretary of State Dulles oppose, calling such action war like and urging peaceful means under the United Nations charter.
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China
White House
Eisenhower
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Knowland
California
Chicago
Dulles
United States
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Red China
U. S
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Switzerland
Peiping
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NBC
Dave Garroway
James Hagerty
Weather Outlook for Eastern and Western Pennsylvania
Eastern Pennsylvania faces cloudy skies and a cold spell with highs 38 to 43 and a chance of rain in the southeast and rain or snow in the west and north by afternoon. Temperatures ease Wednesday night. Thursday remains cloudy with likely rain. Western Pennsylvania stays cloudy and cold with possible snow turning to rain and highs 31 to 48. Wednesday night is not as cold, followed by rain or snow Thursday.
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Pennsylvania
Somerset Weather Report by David Grove Daily Observer
Daily weather note from Somerset by U S Weather Observer David Grove. Temperature readings, wind direction, precipitation likely, and brief local forecasts for the day. Data reflects routine meteorological observations with emphasis on today's conditions.
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Somerset Weather
David Grove
U. S
Lincoln wins Pan-American Road Race stock car class title
Lincoln clinches the stock car division of the Pan-American Road Race for the third straight year on a 1900 mile course. Ray Crawford takes first place with a time of twenty hours, thirty nine minutes, and forty eight seconds demonstrating strong maneuverability and dependable performance.
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Lincoln
Ray Crawford
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