26 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
Somerset Daily American
Location
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1952
Page
1
Berlin reports say French commander Gen. Pierre Carolet demanded Russia punish three soldiers who intruded into the French sector, molested three civilians, and killed West Berlin Patrolman Herbert Bauer on Christmas morning. He urged full apology and compensation to the widow, warning of German anger and world scrutiny.
President Truman signed a full pardon for former Democratic congressman Andrew J. May of Kentucky. May, jailed for conspiracy and bribery, served nine months and thirteen days and was released in September 1950. The pardon restores full citizenship rights and follows a previous Christmas clemency shown to J. Parnell Thomas. May had chaired the House military affairs committee.
A 19 year old Canton Ohio soldier Cpl Ronald H Smith died when his motorcycle failed to make a curve struck a guard rail along Route 448 six miles north of Lickdale at Indiantown Gap. State Policeman James Briseman identified the victim and said he died instantly. no witnesses reported.
All makes and models repaired and installed including auto radios. Home service available for repair work and in-home radio installations. Experienced technicians provide on-site service and parts as needed.
Chiang Kai-shek assailed Russian bandits and Western powers at the National Assembly meeting in Formosa. He faulted the West for not aiding Nationalists during 1949 and denounced Communist China’s religious repression while urging continued struggle for democracy.
Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Berlin at the Reformed church from noon to 6 p.m. and at Garrett fire hall from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday December 29. Donors ages 18 to 59 in good health are urged to give as Berlin and Garrett combine for a 120 pint quota. Local collections lag since July 1 1952, threatening armed forces needs. Existing donors are urged to keep appointments or register.
About 1400 people gathered at the Governor Theater for a Christmas party sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce American Legion Fraternal Order of Eagles Kiwanis and Rotarians. Santa Claus appeared and distributed gifts after two comedies and Three Godfathers played on screen. Firemen and Boy Scouts helped maintain order as the crowd filled aisles and stood for seating.
Postmaster Oscar F Sutliffe notes no rural deliveries Friday due to a federal holiday for postal workers. The Christmas rush remains active with 6,300 pieces canceled the day before Christmas and 319,839 total cancellations, surpassing last year by 11,846. Twelve extra staff joined the post office for the peak period.
The Associated Press notes quieter guns in Korea and stronger church bells as Christmas is marked worldwide. Leaders in the US and Britain, and people at home, share prayers for peace amid war in Korea and Indo China. Welfare and cheer accompany holiday observances despite frontline fighting.
U S Sabres battled a large MIG wave south of Seoul on Christmas Day, destroying one fighter and probably another in northwest Korea. UN fighters also struck targets from Sinanju to Hungnam while ground action near Panmunjom remained light.
The Daily Record reports a Boston lawyer held custody of 1 219 000 stolen in the 1950 Brink's robbery. The FBI may question him soon as part of a plan to hide cash in 40 safe deposit boxes across banks. The piece details traced loot and mentions linked figures Carlton M. O'Brien George R. Killeen Louis Uva and Joseph O Keefe with court actions and grand jury involvement.
A Smithboro Kentucky couple Mil lard Morton 43 and his wife Eva were killed when their pickup was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train near Hamilton Ohio. The accident occurred late December 25 and authorities identified the victims.
Western officials react with caution to Stalin's Christmas Day reply suggesting a meeting with Eisenhower to ease world tensions. Diplomats doubt sincerity, fearing a strategic probe of U.S. resolve ahead of the new administration as Britain eyes a Big Three meeting and Congress weighs potential risks.
President Truman used his final Christmas Eve address to call Americans to pray for all, including enemies in Korea, stressing a common fight for universal peace. The speech closed the White House tree lighting ceremony as he spoke of hope, peace, and brotherhood amid war.
Alexander Houseal 28 of Pottstown died from injuries after his car left Germantown Pike near Route 422, struck a high tension pole and rolled over several times. Police say he apparently fell asleep at the wheel, causing a power outage in the Collegeville area for about hours.
Eastern Pennsylvania sees partly cloudy conditions Friday and Saturday with occasional snow flurries in the mountains. Highs reach 36 to 40 Friday, little temperature change. Western Pennsylvania remains cloudy with snow flurries Friday and Saturday. Highs 30 to 35 Friday. Saturday remains rather cold.
Daily weather report by David Grove notes the 24 hour period from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to 5:30 p.m. Thursday shows a maximum temperature of 4 degrees and a minimum of 25 degrees. Year ago figures are listed as maximum 2 and minimum 0.0 with other garbled data following.
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