Mitchell to Head Commission to Solve Rail Dispute
President Eisenhower named outgoing Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell to head a 15 member commission on industrial relations. The panel will study long standing make work practices cited by railroads and unions. The commission may advise but will rely on arbitration if no agreement is reached. The study is expected to last one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
James P. Mitchell
Eisenhower
Mitchell
John F. Kennedy
Court dissolves condemnation suit for county home site
Somerset county court dissolves condemnation proceedings against the Sayler farm second tract used for a county home site. Damages of 2737.50 awarded to the Saylers for crops and test holes. First tract damages listed 1987.51. commissioners to set amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset County
J. C. Sayler
Saylers
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Lansberry
Sayler
Brothersvalley Township
Berlin
Patrick E. Broaderick
Welfare Department
Harrisburg
Kennedy resignation from U S Senate cited during transition
President-elect John F Kennedy resigned his U S Senate seat amid plans to staff the new administration. Douglas Dillon praised a sound fiscal policy while Walter Heller may join as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. The Kennedys await Christmas at their Palm Beach home with tree trimming and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Fla
John F. Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Kennedy
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Walter Heller
University of Minnesota
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Kennedys
Atlantic
Massachusetts
U.N. Launches Emergency Airlift for Baluba Refugees
United Nations begins airlifting flour sugar palm oil and beans to 300 000 Baluba refugees in Kasai Province amid severe famine and starvation. Dr Sture Linner warns daily deaths rise as refugees endure waterless area near Bakwanga with Luluas in control. U N aid includes US gifts and future seeds to enable self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Goldsmith
Leopoldville
the Congo
United Nations
Kasai
Sture Linner
U.N
Congo
Luluabourg
Linner
Bakwanga
United States
Kennedy Christmas Plans For White House Family
Palm Beach reports a traditional Kennedy Christmas with John F. Kennedy trimming the tree and hanging six stockings on Christmas Eve. Caroline, three, will enjoy her first proper Christmas while baby brother nears one month old. The tree was a gift from the West Palm Beach Optimist Club and a Massachusets turkey will grace the dinner table at 1 30 p.m. on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Kennedy
New York
Kennedy
Caroline
John F. Kennedy Jr
Palm Beach
Fla
John F. Kennedy
West Palm Beach
Bridgewater
Mass
Massachusetts
FAA Keeps Guidance Around New York Airspace
FAA will maintain current air traffic guidance around New York unless CAB findings from last Friday’s United DC8 and TWA collision call for changes. Sen. Monroney says Senate panel will open an air safety inquiry Feb 1 and seek more federal funds for new crowded-terminal airfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton C. Fay Washington
Federal Aviation Agency
New York
Civil Aeronautics Board
A. S
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Senate Air Safety Committee
FAA
TWA
CAB
Communists Target US Youth In New Year Plans
FBI director J Edgar Hoover warned that the Communist party in the United States is focusing on American youth. He said a special publication for young people has begun and a national youth group may be formed at a Chicago meeting starting New Year’s Eve. Hoover noted espionage charges against Russian diplomats and a Moscow trained leadership linking the party to Russia and Cuba.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Communist Party
America
Red
Hoover
Chicago
William P. Rogers
United States
Kennedy
United Nations Secretariat
Gus Hall
Red Party
Russia
Cuba
Pope urges truth and honesty from world leaders and media
Pope John XXIII delivered his Christmas message urging leaders to act honorably amid global danger and calling on the mass media to dedicate themselves to truth. He warned of a counter-decalogue to the Ten Commandments and emphasized peace on earth as in previous Christmas messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brutto
Vatican City
John XXIII
St. Peter's Throne
Vatican Radio
Pius XII
Bethlehem
Coroners Jury Finds Eash Death Accidental
A coroner's jury in Holsopple ruled that Harry Henry Eash died in an unavoidable accident after being struck by Gene Dipre's automobile along the road toward Holsopple. Testimony from state police, a township officer, Dr. G G Grazier, Dipre, and Harry Weaver supported the finding. The inquest was held at the Holsopple fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Dipre
Holsopple
Harry Henry Eash
Eash
Dipre
Albert M. Brosius
G. G. Grazier
Conemaugh Township
Lloyd McDaniel
Harry D. Weaver
Holsopple Fire Hall
Jaycees Host Kiddies Matinee at Governor Theatre
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will host a Monday afternoon theatre party for local children at Governor theatre. Seventeen high class cartoons will entertain the youngsters for two hours starting at 2 30 p.m. on Monday December 26. There is no admission charge.
Pine Ridge Crews Lost in Gale Near Cape Hatteras
A United States tanker Pine Ridge with 37 crew members aboard split in two during a gale off Cape Hatteras. Rescue efforts focused on locating survivors and securing the wreck area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Hatteras
Pine Ridge
Louisiana legislature denounces federal courts over school integration
The Louisiana Legislature denounces federal courts as tyrannical for orders in the New Orleans school integration dispute. U S district courts cite state leaders for contempt and set show-cause dates. Integrated schools show little change as white and black students attend classes amid the stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
New Orleans
U.S
C. C. Aycock
Aycock
Tom Jewell
Shelby Jackson
William Frantz
McDonogh No. 19
Yoder Xmas Fund total reached after home fire loss
The Yoders-Dave Doris and Jodie Lee will receive a Saturday check for 1,048.29 dollars, the total collected in the Yoder Christmas Fund. Thursday contributors include George A. Carr 5, Showman's Green Meadow Tea Room 10, Diana Holfenshead 5, Margaret Keyser 5, A J Walker 5, and Anonymous 8.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Doris
Jodie Lee
George A. Carr
Showman’s Green Meadow Tea Room
Diana Holfenshead
Margaret Keyser
A. J. Walker
MacArthur Denies Urging Atomic Bomb in Korea
Gen. Douglas MacArthur rejected claims he urged using the atomic bomb in Korea. He said atom bombing was never discussed by his headquarters or in any Washington communication and defended not disobeying orders. Truman and MacArthur both in New York, with clarification expected.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
America
Japan
South Pacific
Waldorf Towers
MacArthur
Korea
Harry S. Truman
Free World
Truman
Washington
Liberia
Truck and Car Collide In Boro Intersection
Borough police report an accident at W Patriot Street and S Rosina Avenue Thursday. Lewis K Johnson of Stoystown RD 2 pulled onto Patriot and failed to clear the intersection, crashing into James Weaver of Rockwood RD 2 who was driving a truck. Damages total $700.
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W. Patriot Street
S. Rosina Avenue
Lewis K. Johnson
Stoystown
Rosina
Patriot Street
James Weaver
Rockwood
Chief Engineer Stays With Floating Afterpart
Twenty eight survivors of the pine Ridge tanker were saved off its stern by Valley Forge helicopters. Chief Engineer John Richart of Wilmington, Del., chose to remain aboard the floating afterpart to protect salvage rights. Eight men are missing, including the ship’s master and the three mates from the bow section.
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Norfolk
Pine Ridge
Valley Forge
John Richart
Wilmington
Del
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Clark Snyder
Philadelphia
New York
Corpus Christi
Tex
Coast Guard
Florida
J.g
John D. Hausman
Monroe, Mich
Temperature Drops Across Pennsylvania Amid Arctic Chill
The Associated Press reports subzero temperatures blanketing western and eastern Pennsylvania as arctic air lingers. Readings range from 15 below in western valleys to single digits in towns like York and Williamsport, with Pittsburgh hitting a record low for December 22 at one below. Wind and drifting snow affected travel. most roads remained open but slippery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Cherry Tree
Central City
Windber
Bedford
Cresson
York
Williamsport
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Meadville
Bradford
Oil City
Crawford County
Record Cold Grips Somerset County with 12 Below Zero
A cold air mass from Arctic regions shivered Somerset County with lows near 12 below zero Thursday night. Readings reached zero on some roads with minor drifting. highway crews reported fair road conditions and continued snow cleanup. Forecasters warned of spot flurries and subzero temps across Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man Winter
Somerset
Main Street
Central City
Highway Department
Pennsylvania
Monroney Probes Air Safety After New York Disaster
Sen. A. S. Monroney announces a Senate inquiry into aviation safety starting Feb. 1. The probe will examine the New York area collision that killed 136 and consider expansion of federal funds for new airfields near crowded terminals. Testimony will include Civil Aeronautics Board members FAA officials and airline industry witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. S
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Senate
New York
Monroney
Congress
Senate Air Safety Subcommittee
Civil Aeronautics Board
Federal Aviation Administration
Santa Claus to Greet Area Tots Saturday
Santa Claus plans a Saturday visit at 2 p.m. in front of the Eagles Hall in Somerset to meet area children under 12. He urges warm clothing if cold weather arrives and promises gifts after waiting in line.
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Santa Claus
Eagles of Somerset
Eagles Hall
Somerset
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