Hungarian court fines four American fliers for border violation
A Hungarian military court convicted four American airmen for violating the border near Gyula on November 19 and fined each 360 000 florints about 20 000 dollars. The fliers admitted the verdict but could face three months in jail if unable to pay. The case includes confiscation of their C 47 aircraft and questions over military maps and parachutes.
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Endre Marton
Budapest
Hungary
U. S
Christian Ravndal
Germany
Yugoslavia
John J. Swift
Glen Falls
N. Y
David H. Henderson
Shawnee
Okla
Jesse A. Duff
Spokane
Wash
James A. Elam
Kingsland
Ark
Gyula
Russia
Heavy Fighting Signals Seasonal Uprising On Korean Front
Heavy fighting resumed on Korea's western hill front near Chorwon in two hours of combat as a U S Eighth Army communique notes allied tank infantry withdrawal under fire. Air activity rose with 668 sorties by the Fifth Air Force and jet clashes in MIG alley. Ground action intensifies as cease fire limns expire December 27 with renewed fighting expected.
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Sam Summerlin
Seoul
Korea
U. S
Eighth Army
Chorwon
North Korea
Fifth Air Force
Tragic Tijuana Xmas Party Fire Vicious Toll Tops Forty
A Christmas party for poor children in Tijuana ended in a deadly blaze last night with at least 41 dead the highest such loss in Mexico. Staff at the hospital reported 88 injured many in serious condition and 26 identified so far. Authorities said the fire likely started near a Christmas tree possibly from a cigarette.
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Ted McKenna
Tijuana
Mex
Mexico
Francisco Castanon Jr
Castanon
Republic
A. D. Alberto Rojo
Christmas Day Closures Across Town
All places of business will be closed including the court house banks post office library and stores. Roof Garden shoppers finish last minute Yuletide purchases as buses crowd with travelers. Weather hints at cold conditions with possible snow flurries and lower temperatures. Most church services concluded leaving families to celebrate at home amid few entertainments.
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Roof Garden
Governor Theatre
Eight Americans Die in Iran Plane Crash
In a severe snowstorm near Tehran a four engine Misr Airlines aircraft carrying Dr. Henry G. Bennett and seven other Americans along with 13 others crashed during a mission linked to the U. S. Point Four program. Mrs. Bennett was among the victims as the embassy prepared holiday plans for the visitors. The report continues on the next page.
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Phil Clarke
Tehran
Iran
Henry G. Bennett
Truman
Point
Gram
Bennett
Egypt
Misr Airlines
Pierce
Christmas Treatments At Local Hospitals And Homes
Christmas for patients and wards outlines holiday plans at Seay Memorial Home Children's Aid Home Somerset Community Hospital Somerset State Hospital Finley Park Home and county facilities. Turkey dinners, gift trays, trees, programs, and special efforts are arranged for about 50 patients 565 in the state hospital and county home and nine boys at Finley Park with the sheriff sharing the jail dinner.
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Seay Memorial
Carrie Hedrick Seay
Pittsburgh
Irene E. Nuss
J. C. Heiple
Children’s Aid Home
East Main Street
C. C. Barchfield
Clara Custer Barchfield
A. D. Graham
Children’s Aid Society
Welfare League
Community Hospital
Somerset Community Hospital
Betty Lewis
Somerset State Hospital
George A. Dayoob
Charles I. Shaffer
Midnight Christmas Services Across Five Churches
Churches plan midnight observances for Christmas with organ recitals gospel carols and special messages. Kyimity Lutheran Old Trinity church Rev I Hess Wagner leads 11 to 12 service followed by communion. St Pauls Evangelical Reformed features organ recital and Christmas story by Rev George L Roth. St Pauls Presbyterian lists Philip Holsinger as organist with 1145 to 1215 p m program. Grace EUB led by Rev Gerald O Bishop hosts 11 p m to midnight service featuring music and message. St Peters Catholic Masses set for 8 a m and 10 a m Christmas day with carol singing at 11 45 p m.
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Old Trinity
I. Hess Wagner
St. Paul's
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mary
Meyer
George L. Roth
William T. Doncaster, Jr
Grace Eub
Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church
Gerald O. Bishop
Rovers Cavnoile Staing
St. Peter's Ane
Albert A. Gartland
Chester J. Singer
Jo Annette Serluca
Father Gartland
Governor rules out special session on reapportionment
Harrisburg reports Gov John S Fine rejected calling a special session to enact a new congressional reapportionment law. The 33 to 30 district reduction became law after the 1951 legislature adjourned. He also signed a loyalty oath requirement for 277000 state county and municipal employees starting March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John S. Fine
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Senate
M. F. Draemel
Draemiel
Tom Ream Returns to Somerset Hospital After Crash
Tom Ream was brought by ambulance from Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh to Somerset Community Hospital Sunday. He arrived at noon and reportedly withstood the trip well, though he remained unconscious and in critical condition. Lois Lape, who had occupied the room, was discharged Saturday, and Miss Lape improved at home and moved downstairs for the day. The couple were injured in a Route 219 crash on Thanksgiving night.
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Tom Ream
Somerset Community Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
Lois Lape
Miss Lape
Pol
90 Known Dead In W. Frankfort Mine Explosion
90 workers are reported dead after a mine explosion in West Frankfort as rescue and investigation efforts continue. Authorities say the disaster raises safety concerns and will prompt official inquiries into mine conditions and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frankfort
Grocers Advertise Fresh Produce Deals
Ads list Chestnuts and walnuts priced at 29 cents per pound, avocados pears at 2 for 25 cents, large red grapes 2 pounds for 25 cents, and strictly fresh broccoli at 29 cents per pound. The notes present a period ad style with item names and unit prices.
West Frankfort mine explosion toll climbs toward 118
The West Frankfort Illinois mine disaster death toll rose to ninety with officials fearing it could reach 118, potentially the worst in 23 years after 77 bodies were recovered and 13 more found but not yet recovered. Rescue teams continued searches as government inquiries opened.
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West Frankfort
Ill
United Mine Workers
Mather
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