Early Returns Show Steelworkers Reject Offer
Washington AP early returns from a union poll among steelworkers indicate strong rejection of the industry settlement. The United Steelworkers Union president said the ballot will occur January 11 to 13 among about 600,000 workers, ahead of the cooling-off period expiration and a possible January 26 strike. Fruitless bargaining continued as federal mediators reported no progress. President Eisenhower was briefed on the developments after overseas travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers Union
McDonald
National Labor Relations Board
Joseph F. Finnegan
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Eisenhower
Six Egyptian Commandos Open Museum in Port Said
Six Egyptian commandos who kidnapped Lt. Anthony Moorhouse in the 1956 Suez fighting opened a museum in the house where he died. The event occurred as President Nasser spoke at Port Said’s Municipal Stadium during Victory Day commemorations.
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Port Said
Egypt
Suez
United Arab Republic
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Abdel Karim Kassem
Iraq
U.A.R
Anthony Moorhouse
Anthony Eden
Inquest Planned in Meyersdale for Mrs Atkinson
A coroner inquest will be held Tuesday January 5 at 7 30 p m in the Meyersdale borough building over the death of Mrs Missouri May Atkinson of Meyersdale. She was struck by a car at Beachley Street and First Avenue on November 22 and died the next day at Meyersdale hospital. The driver was identified as Mrs Robert Roberts 67 of Meyersdale.
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Meyersdale Borough
Missouri May Atkinson
Meyersdale
Atkinson
Beachley Street
First Avenue
Meyersdale Hospital
Robert Roberts
Rogers Probes Need for New Oil Pipeline Laws
Attorney General William P. Rogers urged a congressional committee inquiry into whether extra laws are needed to regulate common carrier petroleum pipelines. He warned that cooperative pipeline use by refiners could give significant control over crude oil markets, beyond simple transport. The annual report notes interstate compact conservation aims and cautions against price manipulation.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
Congressional Committee
Rogers
Congress
Iranian Forces Alert as Kassem Concentrates Troops Near Border
Iranians alert the armed forces after Premier Abdul Karim Kassem concentrates five armored brigades near Iran’s southwestern border. Reinforcements deploy to defend Abadan and the Shatt al Arab waterway amid a long running border dispute. Iraqi activity follows a 1938 boundary agreement and recent Iraqi claims over control of the waterway.
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Joseph E. Dynan
Tehran
Iran
Abdel Karim Kassem
Iraq
Abadan
Kassem
United States
Central Treaty Organization
Shatt al Arab
Persian Gulf
Tigris and
Euphrates
Basra
Federal court allows Wilson to reopen Albert Lea plant
A three judge panel ruled Governor Freeman misused martial power and ordered an end to martial law. Wilson & Co may restart operations at the Albert Lea meatpacking plant starting Monday with oversight by union and state officials. The decision delays further National Guard interference and sets a path for an orderly resumption of slaughtering and processing.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Wilson & Co
Albert Lea
Freeman
Wilson
United Packinghouse Workers of America
UPWA
Chicago
U.S. Court of Appeals
Alberta Lea
Freeborn County
Christmas Eve Midnight Services In Four Churches
Midnight services will be held at four churches with carols and candlelight. St. Peter's Catholic Church leads with mass at midnight directed by Charles Frey and organist Anne Lohr, followed by 8 and 10 am Christmas services. Trinity Lutheran features candlelight at 11 pm with music by Mrs. Martha Coleman and director Lois Critchfield, then communion. United Church of Christ offers an organ recital by Mrs. Mary Meyer, pastor Rev. Richard Shellenberger. St. Paul’s Presbyterian holds an 11 pm to midnight service under pastor Dr. Wm. T. Doncaster with Philip Holsinger directing music.
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St. Peter’s
Albert Gartland
Charles Frey
Anne Lohr
Trinity Lutheran
I. Hess Wagner
Trinity Lutheran Church
Martha Coleman
Lois Critchfield
Church of Christ
U.C
St. Paul’s United
Mary Meyer
United Church of Christ
Richard Shellenberger
St. Paul's Presbyterian
St. Paul’s
Democrats Power Surge in Philadelphia wins 1959 races
In 1959 Philadelphia delivered a Democratic landslide with Mayor Richardson Dilworth securing a second term by over 200000 votes. Democrats swept city offices and aided statewide judicial wins for Michael J. Eagen and Harry Montgomery while Republicans reclaimed about a dozen county courthouses and city halls.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Lackawanna County
State Supreme Court
Harry Montgomery
Allegheny County
GOP
George S. Bloom
Young Lady Meets Older Gentleman Collision in Street
Mary Jane Uphouse, 18, and Henry E. Hoffman, 70, collided at the corner of S Edgewood avenue and West Race street on a Wednesday afternoon. Police estimate damage to both vehicles at $500.
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Mary Jane Uphouse
S. Edgewood Avenue
West Race Street
Henry E. Hoffman
Gray
First Baby of 1960 Contest Sponsored by Local Merchants
The Somerset American with local merchants offers prizes for the first baby born in Somerset Community Hospital after 12 midnight Dec 31 1959 to residents of the greater Somerset trading area. Prizes include furniture items, baby foods, a photo, a saving bond, and more. Reports of birth must be submitted by Jan 11 1960 with ties decided by the committee.
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Somerset American
Somerset Community Hospital
Greater
Somerset
Penn Furniture Company
Sun Drugs
Johnson & Johnson
Somerset Meat Market
the Schenck Co
Barkman’s Hardware
Sentinel Printing Co
Lohr Furniture Co
Schrock
Bowen
Kamp’s
Daily American
Only Men of Good Will Can Lead to Peace
Pope John XXIII says only men of good will can bring true peace that respects human dignity. He laments no real peace exists amid two blocs and urges adherence to the Bethlehem road as the right path. President Eisenhower echoed by praising peace and freedom in his world tour.
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Vatican City
John XXIII
Bethlehem
Eisenhower
America
West
Eisenhower Urges Generous Aid in Christmas Message
In a world embracing his goodwill tour, President Eisenhower urged Americans to aid the less fortunate not as charity but as a bulwark for freedom. He recalled meeting leaders and common people on three continents and urged a peaceful, fruitful cooperation between free nations and the Communist bloc.
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Washington
Eisenhower
America
Buchanan Returns Home After 12 Days in Cuban Cell
Miami Herald reporter Jim Buchanan arrived back in Miami after 12 days in revolutionary Cuba where he says authorities were tough on future correspondents. He warned colleagues gains may not be the same for the next journalist and described being kept in suspense rather than mistreated. Buchanan, 43, greeted his wife Pat and coworkers in a Christmas reunion.
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Miami
Fla
Jim Buchanan
Cuba
Buchanan
Pat
Miami Herald
Tenterhooks
No Room in the Inn in Bethlehem Brimming With Tourists
Bethlehem and Jerusalem hostels and inns are crowded as thousands of tourists and pilgrims arrive for Christmas. Air travel brings large numbers of visitors with the holiday season marking the busiest in years amid an uneasy Arab Israeli truce.
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Bethlehem
Jordan
Jerusalem
Judean Hills
Holy Land
Nime
No Paper Friday: Somerset Daily American Off Christmas
The Somerset Daily American will not publish on Friday Christmas day to allow employees to spend the holiday with their families.
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Somerset Daily American
Judges Named in Outdoor Lighting For Christmas
Judges for the Christmas outdoor lighting contest announced by Mrs. Ross T. Mickle of the Somerset Garden Club are Paul Woodrow, Ross Deaner and Mrs. Ray Brooks. They will inspect at 6 30 Saturday evening the day after Christmas and awards totaling 100 dollars go to nativity scene general effect child appeal and best doorway arrangement.
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Ross T. Mickle
Somerset Garden Club
Joseph N. Cascio
Something Missing for You A Gift to Penn Alps Inc
Charity plea urging readers in Allegheny Highlands to help Penn Alps Inc through donations to a Money Tree in Somerset American. Contributions by coin dollar or check payable to Penn Alps Inc support a happier day for those in need.
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Allegheny Highlands
Somerset American
Penn Alps, Inc
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