Hungary to try four U S airmen forced down
Hungary announced it will try the four U S airmen whose C 47 transport was forced to land after allegedly violating the Hungarian border. The note to the American legation says the crew, including Capt. Dave Henderson, Capt. John Swift, Sgt. James Elam, and Tech Sgt. Jess Elam, will be handed to a Hungarian court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endre Marton
Budapest
Hungary
U. S
Legation
Dave Henderson
Shawnee
Okla
John J. Swift
Glen Falls
N. Y
James A. Elam
Kingsland
Ask
Jess A
Spokane
Wash
U. S. Air Force
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Hungarian Peoples Republic
United States
Hungaian People’s Republic
Mechanic Duff
Henderson
Swift
James Albert Elam
United States denies mission beyond mail run to Belgrade
American authorities say the plane carried only mail and supplies to Belgrade and that the radio transmitter, parachutes, and maps found aboard are standard equipment. The U S reply rejects charges from Hungary and demands the immediate release of the plane and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
U. S
Moscow charges rejected by UN political committee vote
The United States charge that Russia finances traitors in the Communist bloc failed at the UN Political Committee with 39 votes against and five for Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister Vishinsky denied links to the Communist party and challenged American policy amid a heated exchange with Rep. Mike Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W. Carpenter
Paris
U. N
Moscow
United States
Mike Mansfield
Dmont
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Mansfield
Vishinsky
Ameri
Mrs Symes To Succeed Miss Eliza Corbin
Mrs. Janet Symes is named home economics extension representative for Somerset county to replace Miss Eliza Corbin who resigned to join Penn State college. The appointment, approved by J M Fry, takes effect January 1. Symes has served as assistant home extension representative since September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Symes
Somerset County
Eliza Corbin
Penn State College
Symes
J. M. Fry
C. C. McDowell
Somerset
Dr. Charles J. Hemminger Dies After Brief Illness
Dr. Charles J. Hemminger of East Patriot Street died Friday after a brief illness. Survived by wife Annie C. Hemminger, son Charles E. Hemminger of Westfield New Jersey, foster daughter Irene Berkey Barnett of Friedens, and four grandchildren. Siblings Dr. J. Ross Hemminger and Dr. Edward Hemminger, and Christina Saylor. Native of Somerset County and descendant of Adam Schneider co founder of Somerset. Married Annie C Berk ey December 29 1898 and celebrated 50th anniversary in December 1948. Was a deacon at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Hemminger
East Patriot Street
Annie C. Hemminger
Charles E. Hemminger
Westfield
N. J
Irene Berkey Barnett
Friedens
Oscar
Charles Hay Hemminger
Julia Anne Hemminger
William
Mary Ann Barnett
J. Ross Hemminger
Somerset
Edward Hemminger
Upper Darby
Cc. T. Saylor
Rockwood
Hemminger
Somerset County
Cyrus
Missouri Barron Hemminger
Lavansville
Adam Schneider
Annie C. Berkey
St. Pauls Evangelical and
Pennsylvania General Assembly Ends Long Session Reapportions Seats
The 1951 legislative session ends with a midnight adjournment after passing a congressional reapportionment plan that costs three Republican seats held by Edward L. Sittler Jr. Joseph L. Carrigg, and Harmar D. Denny Jr. The Senate concurs and sends the bill to Gov. John S. Fine. Lawmakers also approve raising future lawmakers salaries from 8000 to 15000?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
General Assembly
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
Edward L. Sittler Jr
Uniontown
Joseph L. Carrigg
Susquehanna
Harmar D. Denny Jr
Pittsburgh
John 8
21 000 Pieces of First Class Mail Friday
Friday’s mail at the U S post office included 21 000 letters and greetings said postmaster Oscar F Sutliffe. The large parcel post volume was lower. Deliveries occurred several times Friday with boxes filled, and postmen will return Saturday and if needed Sunday to avoid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Oscar F. Sutliffe
Christmas Eve and Advent Services Across Local Churches
Special Sunday evening services fill Christmas observances in area churches. St Pauls Reformed offers annual Evensong at 4 pm with Bach arias guided by Mrs Stella Roth and organist Mrs Mary Meyer. Calvary Methodist presents Once Upon a Christmas Time at 7 30 pm led by Rev G E Shultzabarger with director Mrs C D Floyd. Trinity Lutheran features A Child Is Born at 7 30 pm directed by Mrs Richard Crist with organist Mrs Vance Coleman. St Pauls Presbyterian hosts a candlelight service at 7 30 pm under Pastor William T Doncaster Jr with organist Philip Holsinger. First Evangelical United Brethren displays choir program at 7 30 pm led by Rev K T Barnette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Bach
Stella Roth
Mary Meyer
George L. Roth
Calvary Methodist Church
G. E. Shultzabarger
C. D. Floyd
Trinity Lutheran Church
I. Hess Wagner
Richard Crist
Vance Coleman
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
William T. Doncaster, Jr
Philip Holsinger
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
West Patriot Street
K. T. Barnette
Saylor named coroner for Somerset county
Harrisburg December 22 The Senate confirmed Governor Fine's appointment of Dr C T Saylor of Rockwood as coroner of Somerset county, succeeding Dr A M Uphouse, resigned. Dr Saylor has been deputy coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Fine
C. T. Saylor
Rockwood
Somerset County
A. M. Uphouse
Saylor
Children swarm to Governor for Somerset Christmas party
About a thousand children filled the Governor theater for a Somerset Community Committee Christmas party. Santa arrived in a buggy pulled by two one-eyed horses, while volunteers and local groups guided youngsters to seats and handed out oranges popcorn balls candy and peanuts amid a nearby movie showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Theater
Somerset Community Committee
Santa Claus
Somerset
Ray Menser
S. Somerset R.D
Dent and Taylor Cleared of Bribery Charges in Senate
Harrisburg reports the special Senate investigating committee cleared Sen. John H. Dent and Sen. M. Harvey Taylor of bribery allegations tied to haluska claims. The panel found Haluska's testimony uncorroborated and adopted the report unanimously, ruling no improper action on labor legislation and no offer of insurance or jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
John H. Dent
John J. Haluska
D-Cambria
M. Harvey Taylor
Haluska
Dent
Taylor
James S. Berger
R-Potter
Samuel G. Neff
D-Beaver
Four Injured In Pennsylvanian Turnpike Crash
Four people injured Friday when a car skidded on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and struck a parked vehicle along the berm nine miles east of the Somerset interchange at 9 15 a m. Edward Hruslinski of Monroe Michigan admitted to Somerset Community Hospital with a hemorrhage bruise on the right leg. He was the parked car operator. Stanley Fried of Pittsburgh driver of the out of control car received treatment for a cut on the right leg. His wife Gertrude treated for a cut lip and Sarah Raff of Brooklyn for body bruises. Hruslinski was the only one admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Interchange
Edward Hruslinski
Monroe
Mich
Somerset Community Hospital
Stanley Fried
Pittsburgh
Gertrude
Sarah Raff
Brooklyn
Hruslinski
Reds Offer POW Swap Within Week
A Communist reporter in Munsan said red-held Allied prisoners could be delivered within a week after an armistice is signed. In talks, Reds proposed a prisoner exchange two to four weeks after the armistice becomes effective. U N prisoners could travel to a swap point by train and truck within a week. Allied delegates demanded a fuller count of over 1,000 prisoners missing from the official Communist list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Summerlin Munsan
Kores
Reds
Cho Chi-ping
U. N
Allied Raiders Fight 50 Minute Battle Near Chorwon
Allied raiders penetrated Communist lines northwest of Chorwon and engaged in a 50 minute battle. F-84 Thunderjets blasted a freezing mist to ignite a valley full of supplies. U N warships added heavy strikes on both coasts as infantry claimed multiple Communist losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Barnard
Seoul
Korea
Chorwon
U. N
Steel strike threat edges toward White House
President Truman faced a potential nationwide steel strike as mediators failed to bridge labor and management. U S Steel chief Fairless stated the union must drop demands for a wage increase and fringe benefits to avoid price hikes, but no settlement was seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davis
Washington
Truman
Benjamin F. Fairless
U. S. Steel
CIO
U.S. Steel
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Florida
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Mars
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Turnpike
Practical Nurses Assoc. of
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Ferner Hotel
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Amoco Service
N. Center Ave. Turnpike
Hilltop Hotel
Storstown
Fla
Standish Season
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Somerset Country Club
Ida Spangler
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Shanksville
Berlin
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W. Main
Meyran Ave
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Links & Studs
Talley-Woods
United States Steel
Murray
Ed Yancy
Joey Baker & His Orchestra
Rhythmairs
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Sand Patch
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