Christmas Holiday Traffic Toll Nears Five Hundred
The National Safety Council reported about 324 traffic deaths over the 78 hour Christmas weekend from 6 p m Thursday to midnight Sunday with 22 fire deaths and 68 other accident fatalities, total over 414 and a broader toll above 600 including fires. Safety officials noted the period had more cars on the road than in earlier years and that preholiday forecasts estimated around 530 deaths.
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National Safety Council
Associated Press
Two Local Youths Apprehended in Jamestown NY
FBI officials arrested two local youths, aged 14 and 15, in Jamestown on a charge of transporting a stolen 1958 Ford coupe across the state line. The car, owned by Donald Buckman, was stolen from in front of his home after midnight, muddy floorboards and 43 miles driven. Police note prior trouble and possible additional thefts of a 1955 Chevrolet from Paul Bittner, with reports of gas theft and involvement of others.
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Jamestown
New York
FBI
Donald Buckman
Kimberly Avenue
Paul Bittner
W. Fairview Street
Bittner
S. Franklin Street
Beacon
Route 219
Somerset
Simpson Gravely Ill After Brain Surgery at Bethesda
Rep Richard M Simpson congressman from Pennsylvania is described as still seriously ill two weeks after brain surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The latest condition report from the National Republican Congressional Committee cites family statements with few details and notes possible deterioration.
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Washington
Richard M. Simpson
R-Pa
Bethesda
Naval Hospital
Simpson
National Republican Congressional Committee
Congressional Committee
Judges Asked to Shield Law Breakers in Sun Day Case
Philadelphia AP report says two Pennsylvania stores seek continuance of injunctions blocking arrests of employees on Sun day closing law violations. The action follows a 1959 Blue Law amendment increasing fines to 200 dollars and up to 30 days in jail per sale, with potential totals of over 170000 dollars for Bargaintown USA and similar.
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Philadelphia
York County
Lebanon County
Pennsylvania
Bargaintown USA
Lebanon
Collinsville
James R
County
Frank B. Boyle
Herbert Goodrich
William Hastie
Middle District
Frederick V. Follmer
Keystone
Nixon Plays Politics Near To His West
Vice President Richard M. Nixon plans to back Eisenhower's domestic program in the final six months of his presidency. He views the 1960 race as his for the taking and anticipates a mid May Khrushchev summit influencing the election. Rockefeller’s withdrawal leaves Nixon exposed to Democratic attacks on Senate leadership and potential tie breaking votes.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
Nixon
Nikita Khrushchev
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Senate
Russia Accepts Western Plan for Disarmament Talks
Russia announced acceptance of Western proposals to resume East West disarmament talks in Geneva on March 15. The 10 nation commission will include Bulgaria Poland Czechoslovakia and Romania. The talks mark the first in 2 1/2 years with parity for Communist nations at the table.
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Moscow
Russia
Geneva
Tass
Maurice Dejean
United Nations
Bulgaria
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Romania
Valerian Zorin
Dejean
Paris
London
United States
Canada
France
Britain
Italy
Berlin taxpayers set January hearing on county home plan
Judge Thomas F. Lansberry announced a January 15 hearing on the Berlin taxpayers petition. Three issues will be considered including halting condemnation, approving contract price, and a bill to stop the county home project on the J Calvin Saylor farm Route 31. Petitioners led by A M Matthews argue the project will cost $8200 more than approved, lacks view for inmates, faces fog and dampness, sits in a commercial district near a junkyard, supermarket and cement plant, and raises concerns over a $120,000 contingency fund.
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Berlin
Thomas F. Lansberry
J. Calvin Saylor
Somerset
A.M. Matthews
Harry G. Smith
Robert L. Groff
Fred W. Brant
Henry Willkow
George Horning
Institution
Saylor
Institution District
East German Charwomen Reject 'Swab-Squadron' Moniker
In Berlin, charwomen at the East German Central Bank reject being labeled a swab squadron. A letter to an East Berlin newspaper prompted the women to reply, saying the term insulted all decent charwomen of democratic Berlin.
Intourist Plans 50 Itineraries in Russia for 1960
Officials of the Russian tourist agency Intourist announce about 50 itineraries for visitors in 1960, up from 15 choices offered in 1955, disclosed at a news conference in Paris.
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Russia
Paris
Intourist
Pakistan Moves Toward Representative Government
In Karachi, Pakistan, elections for village councils are held this week as the country steps from mild dictatorship toward democracy. About 102,000 elected members across 10,000 councils will be announced in early January, forming the base for a gradual democratic system in a nation of 85 million people.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Payola for Charity Involves January Dime Drive at WLEU
Erie based station WLEU will play records for pay during January to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Five disc jockeys will host the play for pay campaign with listeners sending contributions to support the national drive.
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Erie
UPI
WLEU
Five
Western Allies split on May mid month summit date
Western Allies eye May 16 to 21 for the East West summit with Paris and Washington leaning toward May 16 as the start. British diplomats report MacMillan wavers between May 4 and mid May while Khrushchev and De Gaulle push for dates near mid May. talks on agenda to follow.
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London
Moscow
Paris
France- Soir
Augusta
Eisenhower
United States
Britain
Harold MacMillan
MacMillan
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Charles de Gaulle
Washington
de Gaulle
U.S
May 16 to 21 Schedule Noted on Page Two
The page notes events from May 16 through May 21 with listings across departments and venues. Readers should check Page Two for detailed times locations and participating groups.
Somerset County Commissioners Name 1960 Appointments
The new Somerset county board announced January 4, 1960 appointments. Baumgardner named chairman, Hay vice-chairman, Isabel Coleman Kline secretary. Coffroth appointed solicitor, Mabel Combecker chief clerk. John Mack chief assessor, William Orban assistant chief assessor. Robert Boose secretary for the institution district. They seek court postponement of county home procedures to January 20, 1960 and retain existing county staff unless notified.
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Somerset County Board of Commissioners
Lewis A. Baumgardner
Warren K. Hay
Isabel Coleman Kline
Charles H. Coffroth
Mabel Combecker
Commissioners’ Office
John Mack
William Orban
Robert Boose
Institution
County Commissioners’ Office
Malta Labor Party Launches International Fund to End Rule
Malta's Labour Party announces an international fund to aid its campaign to end British rule on the island, saying the funds are needed to step up overseas efforts.
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Valletta
Malta
Labor Party
Teachers Seek $6000 Start Pay At State Meet
Delegates at the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention urged a $6,000 starting salary and $13,000 after 15 years for teachers while postponing a master’s degree requirement for permanent certification. The group elected Mrs. Rachel C. Shupe as president and announced Fred P. Hare Jr. as assistant executive secretary and lobbyist.
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Fred B. Walters
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Education Assn
PSEA
Shupe
Rachael C. Shupe
Monaca Area
Henry Stoudt
Petersburg
Huntingdon County
Fred P. Hare Jr
Somerset County
Steelworkers threaten partial strike amid federal talks
United Steelworkers leader David J. McDonald urged White House fact-finders to reject the industry's last contract offer amid a looming Jan. 26 partial strike. He cited a 95 percent opposition among 60,000 of 200,000 replies as evidence against high pressure campaigns. The stalemate worsened as talks proceeded under Taft-Hartley, with a poll of 500,000 workers planned for mid January.
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Washington
David J. McDonald
White House
United Steelworkers of America
McDonald
Union
Factfinders
McDonald's
Eisenhower
Congress
Taylor
George W. Taylor
National Labor Relations Board
Snowstorms Strain Roads Across Midwest and New England
Far reaching blizzards blanketed the Midwest and New England on Monday causing road closures and widespread travel disruption. At least eight people died in traffic incidents as sleet and freezing rain moved from the Southern Plains toward the Northeast.
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Midwest
New England
Kansas
Maine
Wisconsin
Iowa
Midwest Storm Center
Plains
Minnesota
South Dakota
Beloit
Kan
PRR Runs Extra Trains To Ease Fog Congestion
Philadelphia AP report says the Pennsylvania railroad added trains Monday to move airline and bus passengers stranded by a heavy fog. Earl R. Comer, the general manager, stated the PRR is using every available coach and sleeping car and has borrowed over 100 cars from other railroads and the Pullman Company. Many trains will run standing room only due to the surge.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Earl R. Comer
PRR
Pullman Cornet
Rosenbaum Store in Pittsburgh to Close After Sale
Rosenbaum Co. will shut its Pittsburgh department store after selling about three million dollars in stock. President Richard Jack gave no reason for the closure while stating 500 employees will be placed in other Rosenbaum stores. The store, founded 93 years ago, is the region's second oldest and the third area department store to close in under two years.
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Pittsburgh
Rosenbaum Co
Richard Jack
Jack
Rosenbaum
Russia Plans 18 Fairs in 18 Countries for 1960
Moscow reports that Russia plans to sponsor industrial and farming displays at exhibitions and international fairs in 18 countries in 1960. Tass says the program aims to boost trade and cultural exchange.
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Russia
Tass
Short Session Planned for 1960 General Assembly
Harrisburg AP Rep Stephen McCann Democratic floor leader says resolutions for final adjournment on March 2 will be presented to caucuses next Monday. Democratic leaders favor finishing work soon and a sine die adjournment. Senate GOP will consider a similar measure. Gov. Lawrence to outline fiscal program January 5.
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Harrisburg
Stephen McCann
House
McCann
G.O.P
James S. Berger
Senate
Sen
Robert D. Fleming
GOP
Gov. Lawrence
Scranton Tribune backs Hugh Scott as Republican VP nominee
The Scranton Tribune endorses Sen. Hugh Scott for the Republican vice presidential nomination. It argues he would pair well with Nixon and cites Pennsylvania's pivotal role in the coming election, noting Scott helped tip the state toward Republicans in 1958.
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Scranton, Pa
Scranton Tribune
Pennsylvania
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Scott
Nixon
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
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Lansberry
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