Eisenhower Greeks In Record Ovation At Sea Visit
President Eisenhower received the loudest parliamentary ovation of his seven nation tour in Athens after declaring peace and freedom as the goal. Communist deputies led cheers while vast crowds lined the streets and the Des Moines sailed from Phaleron Bay as warships and boats signaled farewell.
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Marvin Arrowsmith
Eisenhower
Athens
Olympic Stadium
Des Moines
Phaleron Bay
United Democratic Left
EDA
Gibbs Farm Emergency Landing Strips Away Plane Trouble
Marine Capt. Robert J. Eitel of Union New Jersey made an emergency landing at Gibbs farm airstrip adjacent to Maple Ridge Elementary School in Somerset county when his Swift single engine aircraft suffered a cracked engine case. He landed without damage and credits Gibbs field for saving him, with Aero Club President noting a dismantling may be needed to determine cause. Eitel is a USMC pilot with 1000 flight hours, stationed at Quantico.
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Somerset County
Friedens
Gibbs Farm
Maple Ridge
Robert J. Eitel
Wheeling
W. Va
Union
New Jersey
Somerset
Eitel
Gibbs Field
Aero Club
Joseph Martin
USMC
Martin
Quantico, Va
Wellsburg
Capt. Eitel
Remember to greet servicemen in Somerset edition
The Somerset American announces an annual greeting edition next week for servicemen. A payment of 75 cents sends an AIR MAIL copy of the issue to the recipient.
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Somerset American
Welsh Receives Second Lieutenant Rank In Somerset Armory Ceremony
Ted A. Welsh 27 of 311 Cannell Drive was promoted to 2nd Lt. in a Tuesday night ceremony at the Somerset armory. Gold bars were presented by 1st Lt. Dale R. Cramer as Welsh, who joined the local Guard in 1948, advances after completing leadership courses at Fort Knox in 1951.
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Somerset
Ted A. Welsh
Cannell Drive
Dale R. Cramer
Welsh
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Airborne
Ft. Carson
Camp Carson
Colorado
Arizona
Camp Rutgers
Alabama
Somerset Armory
Lois Dodds
McKeesport
Cramer
Inspector General
Joseph M. Senko
Ft. Meade
Maryland
Roberta Berkey
S. Rosina Avenue
Oscar Bennett
S. Center
Butler Merchants Protest Proposed Mercantile Tax
A delegation of 35 Butler merchants urged the Butler city council to reject or modify a mercantile tax plan as the council weighs a one mill levy on wholesale and a 14 mill levy on retail sales to balance a 1960 budget of 1,024,172 dollars. The council may vote on final readings next week amid talks of parking meter fee hikes and a real estate transfer tax.
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Butler, Pa
Butler
Frank Pepper
Council
Herter Challenges De Gaulle On NATO Go It Alone Policy
Secretary of State Christian Herter criticized Charles de Gaulle for pursuing a go it alone NATO policy. He warned of possible U S troop cuts in Europe unless all allies share the defense burden and urged continued NATO integration and one unified command. Gen Twining warned allies to meet their NATO commitments or risk alliance collapse.
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Paris
Christian A. Herter
Charles de Gaulle
NATO
U.S
Europe
Herter
Western Alliance
United States
de Gaulle
Russia
Nathan F. Twining
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
America
France
Simpson in satisfactory condition after brain operation
Rep. Richard M. Simpson of Pennsylvania, who underwent exploratory brain surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital, was reported in satisfactory condition. He was awake at lunch and rested in the afternoon, with results expected later in the week. Simpson chairs the Republican congressional campaign committee and is dean of Pennsylvania's 30-member delegation.
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Washington
Richard M. Simpson
R-Pa
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Simpson
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Pennsylvania
House
Huntingdon
Air Force Jet Collides With Private Plane Near Cheyenne
A four miles south of Cheyenne collision between an Air Force jet and a private plane killed Gene A. Lewis, 37, of St. Cloud Minnesota. Jet pilot Capt. William Meckum, 31, survived by parachuting with six children as survivors. The crash occurred Tuesday and was confirmed by Coroner Marvin Schrader.
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Air Force
Cheyenne
Wyo
Here
St. Cloud
Earthquake Shakes Southern California City Center
An earthquake struck Southern California on Tuesday with no damage reported. The quake was recorded at 7:24 a.m. in San Diego where seismologist Fred Robinson called it very sharp and estimated the epicenter about 100 miles away with unspecified direction.
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Los Angeles
California
San Diego
Fred Robinson
Senate Approves Pari Mutuel Betting in Pennsylvania
The Senate voted 28 to 22 to authorize pari mutuel betting on harness racing, creating a three member State Harness Racing Commission to oversee wagering. Betting on horse racing remains banned. The bill returns to the House to reconcile referendum timing for local tracks.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence
Stewart Named Director of Pa Economy League Western Division
Allegheny County Commissioner Howard B. Stewart was appointed director of the Pennsylvania Economy League's Western Division, effective January 1. He succeeds Leslie J. Reese, who has led since 1936 and will remain as a consultant. Stewart is a Democrat who did not seek reelection this year.
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Stewart
Pa. Economy League
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Howard B. Stewart
Pennsylvania Economy League
Leslie J. Reese
Reese
League
Snow and Ice Halt Texas Roads and Schools
A 10- to 12-inch snowfall blocked highways in eastern New Mexico and western Texas while heavy icing hit parts of the Texas Panhandle. The storm closed eight Texas schools and stranded travelers on Highway 66 west of Vega amid up to 12-foot drifts and widespread power outages.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Texas
Texas Panhandle
U.S
Vega
Southern Plains
Mississippi Valley
Washington
North Bend
Northern Pacific Railway
Snoqualmie Pass
Weather Bureau
Olympia
Seattle
Mississippi River
Fleegle Heads Central City Fire Department
Paul E. Fleegle was elected president of the Central City Volunteer Fire Department at the monthly meeting. Andrew Barnatt becomes vice president with Richard Fleegle as recording secretary. Ralph Chiappelli is financial secretary and Morris Manges remains treasurer. Election also named a new drill team and two-year directors, with officers to take office January 5. The report notes three alarms, a $50 mine shed fire, a hunter self-inflicted injury response, and a lost hunter search. A December muscular dystrophy drive raised $91.40, and a resuscitator program gains equipment from the defense auxiliary. A turkey bazaar is planned for Thursday and Friday.
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Paul E. Fleegle
Central City
Central City Volunteer Fire Department
Andrew Barnatt
Richard Fleegle
Ralph Chiappelli
Morris Manges
Paul Wahl
Frank DeMarco
John Kushner
Paul Fleegle
William Nosel
Andrew Sciaranko
DeMarco
Robert Bulger
Fire Department
Central City Defense Auxiliary Police
Guild for Blind reaches one third of goal in drive
The Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind reports $82,500 raised toward a $250,000 campaign for a Tri-State Rehabilitation Center for the sightless. Campaign Chairman John F. Beggy announced the figure after the drive began December 1.
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Pittsburgh
Greater Pittsburgh
Fire breaks out atop Venetian Gardens restaurant
About a dozen patrons were dining at the Venetian Gardens Restaurant in Altoona when a roof fire began. Water seeped through the ceiling and into the restaurant before everyone evacuated. Damage was estimated at 10000 dollars. Cause of the blaze was not determined.
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Altoona, Pa
Venetian Gardens
Altoona
John L. Lewis Quits Minding the Mine Fight and Media
Washington reports mark the end of an era as John L. Lewis steps down at age 79 from the United Mine Workers after a long reign noted for fiery rhetoric. The columnist recalls Lewis’s dramatic oratory and the impact on mining safety campaigns and political theater.
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John L. Lewis
John L
United Mine Workers Union
Lewis Man of Battle All Through Life
John L. Lewis, veteran labor leader, announced his retirement as UMW president after four decades at the helm. In a farewell letter to coal miners, he cited progress under labor's banner and praised members for high wages, long hours, safety gains, health coverage, and guaranteed old age benefits, while reflecting on a lifetime of turbulent organizing and political clashes.
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Lewis
John L. Lewis
Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
FDR
Roosevelt
Shakespeare
Israel
Walter Reuther
American Federation of Labor
Holts
AFL
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Norman Walker Washington
United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Red Cross Drive Urged by Somerset Medical Leader
Dr Clyde Holmberg president of the Somerset County Medical Society urges area residents to support the local Red Cross drive with monetary donations. He notes funds are earmarked for local use and that blood program support hinges on timely contributions. Bloodmobile visit at First Christian Church on December 21 from 12 30 to 6 15 pm.
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Clyde Holmberg
Somerset County Medical Society
Red Cross
Somerset
First Christian Church
Money Tree Funds Aid in Somerset County Rehab
Readers of the Somerset American raise more than $20 in coins and bills for Penn Alps Inc. to support a rehabilitation program and craft centers in the Allegheny Highlands. The drive, inspired by Dr. Alta Schrock, seeks Christmas charity at home with donations in various envelopes and denominations.
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Somerset American
Penn Alps, Inc
Allegheny Highlands
Alta Schrock
Somerset County
Somerset
Charitable Donations Promised to Penn Alps Inc
In a community appeal, all contributions will be given to Penn Alps Inc to support its work with the needy in the Allegheny Highlands. The initiative aims to bolster services and outreach across the region.
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Penn Alps Inc
Allegheny Highlands
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