Sukarno May Rest As Jakarta Crisis Widens
President Sukarno, described as physically and mentally tired, may seek a rest cure in India or Egypt as Indonesia faces intensified crisis over West New Guinea. Premier Djuanda cites fatigue and ongoing political strain as reasons for postponing a Rome Paris Latin America trip.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Sukarno
India
Egypt
Djuanda
Rome
Paris
Latin- Americanapitals
Netherlands
West New Guinea
Duanda
Constituent Assembly
South America
Amsterdam
Stafflij
Abdul Harris Nasution
Mohammed Hatta
Bus Hits Pole Triggers Power Failure in Somerset
An empty school bus skidded on a slippery stretch of Route 53 in Somerset, snapping a utility pole and causing an 18 minute power outage. The bus sheared off a pole, hit a second, and blocked Stoystown Road near a telephone pole. About $100 in damage to the bus.
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Somerset
Stoystown Road
Grim Toll Of Deaths In House Fires Across Nation
An outbreak of house fires in the past 24 hours killed at least 29 people across several states including Philadelphia Elia bell Georgia Kentucky Virginia Florida Texas Mississippi and New York The fires struck homes farms and a fraternity house with multiple children among the dead and a hotel blaze leading authorities to search for a firebug in Chicago sites.
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United States
Southland
Philadelphia
Olivia Collins
Miss Collins
University of Mississippi
Bemus Point
Upper
New York State
Marshall
Daily Democrat- News
Chicago
Cty
South Sole
Friday the Thirteenth Folklore and Fears Explored
A humorous cautionary note on Friday the Thirteenth warns of accidents and heightened superstition. It cites black cats ladders cracked mirrors and other omens while contrasting believers and skeptics and suggests a quirky remedy involving three cartwheels a backflip and pointing at Sputnik.
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Sputnik
Fire damages Stanley Zubeck residence in Central City
Central City firemen were called Thursday to fight a blaze at the Stanley Zubeck home. Fire Chief Andrew Schanko said about 50 dollars in damage occurred to walls and partitions from spark ignition caused by an electric refrigerator.
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Central City
Stanley Zubeck
Andrew Schanko
Zubeck
Coleman Home in Berlin Damaged by Chimney Fire
Berlin and Somerset fire departments were called to extinguish a chimney fire at the Alton Coleman home Thursday afternoon. About $500 damage occurred to the two story frame house while $7000 in property was saved by the two fire companies.
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Coleman
Berlin
Somerset
Alton Coleman
Ernest Walker
Two Injured In Separate Somerset Incidents
James Hemminger aged 15 of RD 6 Somerset was treated for a lacerated finger after an incident on Thursday. George Trimpey aged 59 of RD 1 Jefferson Township, Somerset area, was admitted with a fractured vertebra. both recover in local hospital.
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Soans ‘Hursday
James Hemminger
George Trimpey
fFterstown
Motormen Demand Full Amnesty to End New York Strike
Striking subway motormen press for full amnesty and voice in contract talks to end their four day walkout. They rejected partial amnesty offered by the Transit Authority and urged Mayor Wagner to meet soon. Service improves to 61 percent as talks continue.
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Arthur W. Everett
New York
Subway
Robert E. Wagner
Transit Authority
Louis Waldman
Racketeer Dio Convicted in Extortion Case
Johnny Dio found guilty on extortion and conspiracy charges in New York. John McNamara, president of Teamsters Local 295, also found guilty. Dio faces up to 31 years. McNamara’s sentence pending.
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New York
Johnny Dio
John McNamara
Teamsters Local 295
Firemen Seek Government Aid After Hunt Searches
Somerset County Firemen urge legislative relief funds to offset disruptions from recent lost-hunter searches. The plan passed by a committee at Hooverville High School and notes on carbon tetrachloride use and a vetoed bill are discussed. Details from fire stats, Muscular Dystrophy drive results, and future fundraising plans are reported.
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Somerset County Firemens Association
Hooversville High School
Hooversvile
Goo W Weader
Assocaaton
Edward Lauer
General Assembly
Gov. Leader
Fremen
Giant B52 Bomber Crashes Near Spokane
A B52 jet bomber from Fairchild Air Force Base crashed shortly after takeoff west of Spokane. Eight crewmen died. tail gunner Sergeant Jean Grey, 25, from Augusta Kansas, survived after a low level ejection. Another crew member from Dallas Texas survived the crash crew report. five jumped from the aircraft with only one survivor.
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Spokane. Wash
Fairchild Air Force Base
Spokane
Set
Jean Grey
Augusta
Kan
Elmer E. Clark
Dallas
Tex
Conemaugh Benson District Forms Local Development Council
The Conemaugh Benson district in Somerset County formed its development council with 20 attendees at Davis High School. Robert Staughton spoke on aims while Harry Naugle outlined district plans. nine solicitors were named and future appointments planned. Next meeting is Jan 2 at Conemaugh Township Union High School.
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Somerset County Development Council
Conemaugh Township
Davis High School
van Berney
Davidsville
Robert Staughton
Jennerstown
Harry Naugle
Pike, Jerome
Holsapple
Dowdsville
the Hill
James Telenko
Howard Prince
Steve Gironda
Merle Thomas
Harry Bender
Robert McElwain
Merle Sleek
Lloyd Baroni
David Mishler
Roy Miller
Robert Minsahan
Paul Korns
Robert Stover
A. N. Blourh
Martin Klinnar
David Mock
Michael Krapinak
Boswell News
Conemaugh Township Union High School
Szency remanded to Somerset jail on cout order
Alexander Szency, 45, Windber, was remanded Thursday to the Somerset county jail on a court order.
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Somerset County
Alexander Szency
Windber
NATO Summit Prompts Historic Debates over Bases and Algerian Policy
Paris reports a tense NATO gathering as France pushes for U S and Britain to curb arms to Tunisia and back French Algeria. Dulles arrival signals expected clashes with Britain and Eisenhower over European basing for IRBMs and nuclear deterrence amid German and Scandinavian hesitation.
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NATO
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U. S
Selwyn Lloyd
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Western Alliance
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United States
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Florida Citrus, Crops Hit Hard by Deep Freeze
A severe cold front swept the South and Midwest bringing record lows and heavy damage. Florida citrus and beans suffered major losses. Florida Citrus Commission to survey damage. totals run in the millions with 33 deaths nationwide from fires, traffic accidents, and falls on ice.
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Citrus Belt
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Broward County
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Georgia
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Tennessee
North Carolina
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Ohio
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Washington, D. C
Shreveport
Weather Bureau
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Upper
New England
California
Somerset High Football Team to Be Feted by Rotary Club
The Somerset high school unbeaten football squad and coach Carl Waugeban will be honored guests at the Somerset Rotary Club noon meeting at Somerset Country Club today. Guest speaker Dr. Michael Duda, former football player and president of California State Teachers College, will be introduced by Peter Dumbauld.
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Carl Waugeban
Somerset High School
Somerset Rotary Club
Somerset Country Club
Michael Duda
California State Teachers College
Peter Dumbauld
Windber Man Sued Over Auto Accident Damages
A trespass suit was filed by Matthew H. Bruener of Pittsburgh against Alvan F. Williams, alleging $1325 in damages from an automobile collision three miles north of Punxsutawney in November 1956. Bruener claims Williams drove recklessly prior to the impact at the dangerous S curve.
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Windber
Matthew H. Bruener
Pittsburgh
Alvan F. Williams
Punxsutawney
Bruener
Williams
Two Car Crash on Route 219 North of Somerset
An estimated 550 damage occurred in a two car collision about a mile north of Somerset on Route 219. Vernon Mellor 38 Sipesville and Richard Lorich 27 Somerset drove the vehicles. Mellor was turning left and struck Lorich, no injuries reported.
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Somerset
Vernon C. Mellor
Sipesville
Richard Paul Lorich
Mellor
Lorich
William Darr Admitted To Somerset Community Hospital
William Darr of West Main Street was admitted Wednesday to Somerset Community Hospital in fair condition. Hospital authorities report the patient’s status as improving and stable as of Thursday night.
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William Darr
West Main Street
Somerset Community Hospital
Air Force Identifies Crewmen Believed Dead in B52 Crash
The Air Force released the names of six of eight crewmen killed in a Fairchild AFB B52 crash. Dead are Col. Clarence A. Neely, Capt. Herbert H. Spiller, Capt. Douglas E. Gray, 1st Lt. James D. Mann, Maj. Ralph R. Alworth, with one name withheld for next of kin and one still unaccounted for. Tail gunner T Sgt Jean I Graye survived with minor injuries.
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The
Air Force Tonight
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Jean I. Graye
Air Force
Clarence A. Neely
Sioux City
Iowa
92Nd
Herbert H. Spiller
Douglas E. Gray
Guthrie
James D. Mann
Butte
Mont
Ralph R. Alworth
Oilton
Okla
Personal Christmas Greetings to Somerset County Residents
Somerset American invites residents to place personal greetings in the annual Christmas edition. Each local message costs 1.50 with a county wide theme and pictures from today and yesteryear. Out of county and servicemen options exist with varying rates and mailing details.
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Somerset County
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