Israeli Raid Hits Syrian Posts Near Sea of Galilee
U N truce observers report heavy casualties after an Israeli punitive raid on Syrian frontier posts east of the Sea of Galilee. Syrian sources claim 25 killed and 28 missing, while Israeli forces report five Syrians killed and 29 captured.
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Jerusalem
U. N
Syria
Sea of Galilee
E. L. M. Burns
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization
Buteiha
Jordan River
Jordan
Employes
Tiberias
Moshe Zakok
Sakok
Northern Zone Army
Damascus
Ein Gev
Kursi Naquart
Beth Habeq
French Reds Likely to Gain Seats in January Election
Paris reports indicate the French Communist Party may win 20 to 30 additional seats in the National Assembly election set for January. Rival anti Communist alliances and independent candidates churn the field, clashing with a voter base that previously left Communists underrepresented.
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Paris
National Assembly
Three Year Old Dallas Girl Dies After Fire
In Dallas a 3 year old girl died after 27 hours of burn pain from a gas heater incident. Martha Lou Whitworth tried leading her 2 year old brother from the burning home and asked prayers.
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Dallas
Tex
Martha Lou Whitworth
Tommy Whitworth
Martha Lou
Tommy
Whitworth
Santa Claus
Smelling Posts Bond For Court In Fraud Case
H. S. Smelling, 383, of Johns town, posted bond in Somerset county court on fraudulent conversion charges after allegedly taking double payment for a roofing job from a Somerset housewife. Robert Lytle, 27, of Confluence, was committed after his appearance for a DUI sentence.
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H. S. Smelling
Johnstown
Somerset County Jail
Smelling
Somerset
Somerset County Court
Robert Lytle
Confluence
Lytle
Whalley Reports On Excise Tax Hearing In Harrisburg
State Senator J Irving Whalley of Windber summarized a two day public hearing in Harrisburg on the manufacturers excise tax. He quoted varied opinions from citizens and critics, noting potential price impacts and administrative burdens, and expressed opposition to the bill as written. The article mentions support for school subsidies and hospital funding bills debated by Republican senators.
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J. Irving Whalley
Windber
WVSC
Somerset
Harrisburg
Nt and
Henry Leader
O.K
Pennsylvania
United States
Canada
Commonwealth
Pittsburgh
Senate
Secret U.N. caucus provokes Lodge over 18 new members
A large secret U.N. General Assembly caucus failed to resolve the impasse over admitting 18 new members. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr branded the meeting a star chamber practice and said the United States was excluded. Delegates left the room when it was limited to 52 participants. The security council faces continued deadlock with no decisions.
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United Nations
N. Y
U. N
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Star Chamber
General Assembly
Security Council
Lodge
United States
Israel
Greece
Belgium
Herve Alphand
France
China
Outer Mongolia
Cuba
Hungary
Romania
Albania
Bulgaria
Assembly
Breegle Case Goes to Jury in Somerset County
Daniel Adrian Breegle Jr. 25 of Rockwood goes on trial in Somerset County Court on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill aggravated assault and battery for allegedly running down Harold Hostetler 25 of Garrett in the Circle 219 tavern parking lot. Hostetler testified about the attack and injuries including a fractured jaw and rib and a collapsed lung. Breegle testified he did not intend to strike Hostetler and followed him to the tavern to address alleged matters involving Breegle’s wife.
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Daniel Adrian Breegle, Jr
Rockwood
Somerset County
Harold Hostetler
R. D
Garrett
Circle 219
Somerset
Hostetler
Gary Beckner
Mel
Beckner
Bonnie Lou Yutzey
Boswel
Breegle
Leland W. Walker
Frank A. Orban, Jr
Walker
H. E. Musser
Musser
Orban
Daniel Breegle
Monroney Charges Weeks With Grab for Aviation Control
Senator Monroney accuses Secretary Weeks and Undersecretary Rothschild of a plan to seize czar like powers over civil aviation amid the Lee firing and CAB moves. He says the Senate Commerce Committee will investigate the department and Weeks’ influence. Lee was replaced by Charles J. Lowen Jr. with confirmation pending.
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J. W. Davis Washington
Sen. Monroney
D—Okla
Weeks
Civil Aviation
Senate
Frederick B. Lee
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Commerce
Lewis 8S
Rothschild
Monroney
Senate Commerce Committee
Len Magnuson
D—Wash
Lee
Commerce Department
Josh Lee
Civil Aeronautics Board
Ross Rizley
Frederick Lee
Charles J. Lowen
Denver
Lowen
Two
Oklahoma
CAA
Rizley
CAB
Post Office
Agriculture Departments
Eisenhower
Hare Reappointed To Executive Committee
Karl Hare of Somerset is reappointed to the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association by new president Ernest L. Kistler of Allentown. The appointment takes effect January 1, 1956, marking Hare as a four term member of the committee.
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Karl. Hare
Somerset
Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association
Ernest L. Kistler
Allentown
Lehigh County
Mr. Hare
Danish Premier To Visit Moscow Early Next Year
Copenhagen reports Prime Minister H. C. Hansen has accepted an invitation to travel to Moscow, with a probable visit in March next year. The trip signifies ongoing Nordic diplomacy and could boost East-West contacts during 1960s era tensions.
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Moscow
Copenhagen
Denmark
H. C. Hansen
Senate Puts Expiration Date On Tax
Harrisburg December 12. The Senate inserted a May 31 1957 expiration for the 3 percent excise tax in Gov Leader's plan as part of a 16 month budget period. Republicans and Democrats symbolically pledge support, with key figures predicting passage after a party caucus. Amendments include exempting certain manufacturing items and banning deceptive advertising. Senate also rejected moving licensing boards to the Department of State, citing no proven savings, while approving other reorganizations in licensing and jail inspections.
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Harrisburg
Senate Tonight
Senate
GOP
Commonwealth
John van Sant
Lehigh
John J. Haluska
Cambria
Republicans
van Sant
Haluska
Senate Republicans
Sen. Mahany
Pechan
Berger
Cacus
Dent
Department of State
State Board of Funeral Directors
Health Department
State Board of Medical Education and Licensure
Public Instruction Department
State Department
Justice Department
Samuel Read Repair Shops Top PRR Facility in Hollidaysburg
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches the Samuel Read repair shop in Hollidaysburg, the world’s largest under one roof freight car facility. At 2,760 feet long on 17 acres, the $12 million plant runs three half mile assembly lines with two in operation and a 50 car per day capacity when complete next June. It will repair and rehabilitate gon dola hopper cars first, then all freight car types, with roofed, weather independent operations and rapid out and back movements along the east west route. Samuel Rea, Hollidaysburg native and PRR president 1913–25, is the namesake.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Samuel Rea
Hollidaysburg
James M. Symes
Horizon Scraper
Symes
PRR
Farm Program Tops Ike Agenda In New Congress
The Eisenhower administration will place top priority on a farm program in the new Congress, aiming to win broad support as farmers’ incomes sag while other sectors thrive. Officials said no final details were set, and talks also touched on highway and school aid and budget balance, with no decision yet on tax cuts.
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Washington
Eisenhower
GOP
House
Senate
White House
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Sen
George
D-Ga
Uruguay
Luis Battle Berres
Martin
Halleck
Indiana
Arends
Illinois
Knowland
California
Benson
Union Top's Car Blows Up Mid Meeting
Tension flares at Westinghouse strike as a car belonging to Charles Clark Local 746 member is blown up in Columbus Ohio. Pickets including union leaders are arrested in Baltimore and Edison New Jersey as officials seek federal action over alleged strikebreaking orders. Westinghouse denies the report.
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Union Top
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Clark
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
Baltimore
Edison
N. J
Westinghouse
Sharon
U. S. Attorney
Western District of Pennsylvania
al Hartnett
TUE
U. S. Atty
Malcolm Anderon
Missing 15 year old girl in Confluence area
A missing persons alarm was issued for Joann Zack, 15, from Confluence area. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes, last seen Saturday in Harnedsville wearing a white blouse, blue jeans, and a red corduroy jacket. Authorities believe she may have left with two men from Friendsville, Md, in an automobile. She has been living with an aunt and uncle in Silbaugh while her father resides in another county.
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Confluence Area
Joann Zack
Friendsville
Harnedsville
Confluence
Silbaugh
Mrs. Kelley Named Head Of 1956 Red Cross Drive
Mrs Allison Uhl Kelley of Somerset was chosen to lead Somerset county American Red Cross fund drive for 1956 after directing the 1955 effort. At a county chapter board meeting in the courthouse Monday evening six directors attended, with Chairman R B Barner presiding. Executive secretary Jane Friedline said the chapter handled 230 cases in the past five months.
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Allison Uhl Kelley
Somerset
Somerset County
American Red Cross
Kelley
Court House
Jane Friedline
R. B. Barner
VFW Plans Toys and Clothing Drive in Somerset
Somerset Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 554 outlines its annual Christmas toy and clothing drive at a Monday meeting. Donations are urged at the West Union street post through the week. A December 23 hospital dance is set by the county council and members discuss five year service pins, with no final decision yet.
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Somerset Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Post
West Union Street
Somerset State Hospital
VFW County Council
Christmas Trees In Somerset Offer Largest Selection Yet
Somerset offers a bumper Christmas tree season with freshly cut and potted varieties, including hand pruned specimens for uniformity. Despite high quality, prices remain a bargain hunt, with dealers advertising value on the classified page under Christmas Trees and a call to use the Want For extra Christmas spending money.
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Somerset
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