Grotewohl Latest East European Red To Visit Peiping
The report notes Otto Grotewohl may visit Peiping as part of a wave of East European Communist leaders touring China after the 1956 Hungarian uprising. Observers see potential Moscow Peiping power signaling, with Kremlin approval likely required. The visits follow Chou En Lai's 1957 trip and P'eng Chen's Peiping outreach to Europe.
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Tokio
Red China
Ast
Germany
Otto Grotewohl
Peiping
Moscow
Asia
Grotewohl
Kremlin
Budapest
Red
Europe
Chou En-lai
Russia
Poland
Hungary
Southeast Asia
Chou
Politburo
P’eng Chen
Death Toll Moves Toward NSC Estimate
The National Safety Council tracks a grim Christmas travel toll nearing the 620 figure for the four day period. Early counts show 551 deaths by 11 p.m. EST with fears of a new record if pace persists amid a spate of fatal crashes and deadly house fires.
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National Safety Council
NSC
Pr Rg
Auburn
Wash
41 Pa. Deaths By Accidents O'er Weekend
The accidental death toll in Pennsylvania over the long Christmas weekend rose to 41, per an Associated Press tally since 6 p.m. Wednesday. Traffic crashes caused 27 deaths in 102 hours, with fires killing 12, including seven children, and other incidents including a farm accident and a car repair crash. Three Hazleton teens in a stolen car died near Berwick in the heaviest crash.
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Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Braddock
Pittsburgh
St. Petersburg
Clarion County
Berwick
Hazleton
Westmoreland County
Business Outlook for 1959 from Leading Economists
New York reports a National Industrial Conference Board panel of 15 top economists foresees U S business activity rising to 470 to 480 billion dollars in 1959, up from about 450 billion, with inflation creating pressure. Unemployment is expected to be higher than pre-recession levels, ending about 3 million by year end after a mid-year around 4 million.
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New York —i
National Industrial Conference Board
Pettina's Tailor Shop Moves to 363 W Main St
Pettina's Tailor Shop relocates across from S A Garage to 363 West Main Street. The move takes effect Monday December 29 and can be reached by phone at 4340.
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W. Main ST
S&a Garage
Taxes on Gasoline Go Up Again in 1959
Harrisburg reports motorists face higher gasoline costs from potential three cent federal tax rise and an anticipated five cent state tax increase. State officials withhold exact figures as highway plans for 1959 to 1961 unfold. Over 400 million dollars already spent on roads in the current biennium, with more projects planned.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Highways
George M. Leader
Pittsburgh
David L. Lawrence
Lewis M. Stevens
De Gaulle warns France on sweeping reforms and devaluation
Premier Charles de Gaulle told a nationwide audience that France faces a dangerous strait requiring belt tightening and sweeping reforms. He announced a 15 percent devaluation of the franc and partial currency convertibility while promising minimum wage and unemployment benefit protections. Finance Minister Antoine Pinay backed the plan and vowed to maintain the living standard for the lowest-paid while holding the franc at the new level.
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George McArthur
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Antoine Pinay
Pinay
Algeria
Fifth Republic
Western Europe loosens currency rules amid debate
Western European nations move to relax currency convertibility to dollars and other cash as France devalues the franc to boost international markets. Business leaders largely welcome the shift though critics warn of possible lower living standards and unemployment.
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France
Britain
Hugh Gaitskell
West Germany
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Italy
Vienna
Nine Turnpike Accidents Over Weekend Injuries Reported
The Pennsylvania Turnpike saw nine accidents over the weekend with no fatalities. Affected drivers included Raymond Zechary of San Francisco and Harry Powell of Columbus, among others, with injuries and significant property damage from ice caused spins and guard rail impacts.
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Raymond Zechary
San Francisco
Calif
Irwin
Somerset
Harry F. Powell
Columbus
Ohio
New Stanton
David J. Seel
New York
N. Y
Lois W. Booth
Arlington
Royce O. Tackett
Norfolk
Harold Campanaro
Cleveland
Campanaro
Laurel Hill
Henry W. Doll
Omaha
Neb
Mary Lee Shaw
Hamond
Indiana
Doll
Somerset Turnpike
Carol L. Johnson
W. Boylston
Mass
Donegal
Strikes report marks second lowest since World War II
Washington Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell estimated that 1958 saw 3,440 work stoppages, the second lowest yearly total since World War II. He noted strike idleness matched 1951 and 1954 levels but was lower than every other postwar year except 1957.
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Washington
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Youth Killed and Injured in Sunday Car Crash Near Mount Pleasant
Ronald Eicher 17 of Scottdale died when his car hit a utility pole after sideswiping a car driven by Thomas E. Brosh 29 of Mount Pleasant RD 2 on the Mount Pleasant Connellsville road. Richard Frey 18 of Scottdale was in very serious condition at Frick Memorial hospital. A second crash at the scene involved Thomas E. O'Brien 17 of Connellsville, but no one was transported.
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Greensburg
Mount Pleasant-Connellsville
Mount Pleasant
Ronald Eicher
Scottdale
Richard Frey
Frick Memorial Hospital
Eicher
Thomas E. Brosh
RD 2
Thomas E. O’brien
Connellsville
Brosh
New York newspaper deliverymen end longest strike
New York City deliverymen voted 2091 to 537 to end the 19 day strike that halted all nine major papers. Presses rolled soon after. Union president Sam Feldman hailed restored wages and conditions, while publishers officials noted the costs and industry impact.
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New York
New York City
Manhattan Center
Sam Feldman
Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union
Feldman
Merchants Enable Santa Visit in Somerset Christmas Program
The Somerset Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants committee thanks local businesses for sponsoring a Christmas program with Santa at the Diamond. Contributors span furniture and appliances, clothing, food, and misc retail including Lohr's Furniture, J C Penney, Samilson's, A and P, Findley's Pharmacy, The Sport Shop, and more.
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Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Lohr’s Furniture
Joseph Picadio
Western Auto Associates
Penn Furniture
Critchfield Hardware
Singer Sewing Machine
Queer Electric Company
Barkman’s Hardware
Pennsylvania Propane Gas Company
Lois Ann Shop
Budd's Shoe
Samilson’s
George W. Schenck Company
Kamp's Shoe
J. C. Penney Company
J. J. Newberry Company
Polly Jane
Friedlines
Tally Woods
A. and P
Menzie Dairy
L. and
Findley’s Pharmacy
Somerset Drug Store
Picking
the Druggist
Spangler’s Gift Shop
Somerset
One Hour Dry Cleaners
Somerset Dry Cleaners
Harvey Stahl Jewelry
Sport Shop
Earthquake Shakes New Delhi. No Damage Reported
New Delhi was shaken by a moderate intensity earthquake on Sunday. No damage or injuries were reported, and authorities said there were no immediate alerts.
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New Delhi
Cuban Rebels Press Advances Against Batista Forces
Cuban government troops and rebels clash across central and eastern Cuba as the two year civil war nears a turning point. Rebels claim marches toward Santiago de Cuba and a bid to establish an eastern government while Batista’s forces mount a major offensive against rebel positions near Santa Clara and Las Villas with air and artillery support.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Santiago de Cuba
Oriente
Fulgencio Batista
Santa Clara
Las Villas
Batista
Ranchuelo
Jatibonico
Camaguey
Skater Norma Dinsmore Injured in Somerset Ice Incident
Norma J. Dinsmore aged 21 of 620 Kantner Ave Somerset fractured her right ankle while ice skating on Sunday. She was admitted to Somerset Community Hospital for treatment of the accident.
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Norma J. Dinsmore
Kantner Ave
Somerset
Somerset Community Hospital
British Pound Gets Boost At 9 Today
The pound gains convertibility for nonresidents at a fixed official rate, replacing the transferable rate. Americans and other foreigners can swap sterling for dollars or other currencies at about $2.80 per pound, while Britons retain import licensing. Traders gain the most, with broader world trade implications.
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London —i
Britain
U.S
Sunday Fire Damages Park Falls Block
A business block housing two stores a restaurant and a residence burned early Sunday in Park Falls Wisconsin. Nine persons fled in nightclothes as flames raged. Owners estimate damage between 85000 and 100000 dollars.
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Park Falls
Wis
Wisconsin
Boy Killed in Sledding Accident Near Patton
An 11 year old boy named John Hartman died Saturday when his sled collided with a moving car at Patton near his home. Police described the incident as a fatal sledding accident and are investigating.
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Johntown
John Hartman
Patton
Masons to Conduct Funeral Service for Earl G. Walker
Members of Meyersdale Lodge 554 F and AM will gather Tuesday evening December 30 1958 at 7 45 PM at Johnson and Son Funeral Home Berlin to perform a Masonic funeral for Earl G Walker with Worshipful Master Richard E Willkow presiding.
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Meyersdale Lodge
Johnson and Son
Berlin
Earl G. Walker
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