MacArthur presses GOP clash and calls for united crusade
At the Chicago convention General Douglas MacArthur delivered a soaring address denouncing Democratic policies as tragic blunders and urging a bipartisan march to curb socialist trends. He praised a GOP wave toward victory and asserted the Republicans hold a golden chance to restore national prosperity with God’s help.
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ED Creagh
Chicago
Douglas MacArthur
America
MacArthur
Loud Cheers As British Greet Queen Of Seas
Le Havre France July 7 America s new queen of the seas the luxury liner S S United States docked after a record Atlantic crossing amid British cheers. It crossed in three days 10 hours 40 minutes slicing 16 hours 2 minutes from the prior record and averaged about 41 land miles per hour. Admiral Manning on the bridge predicted faster ships soon as atomic developments loom.
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le Havre
France
America
United States
Atlantic
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Indomitable
Harry Manning
Manning
Churchill Withholds Full Text Of Acheson Speech
London July 7 Prime Minister Churchill refused to publish the full text of Dean Achesons speech to a British parliamentary group. Leftists Bevan and Silverman had pressed for release. Achesons remarks were partially released by the State Department, prompting questions about consultation on the Yalu bombing. Churchill cited protecting confidential nature of such addresses.
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Churchill
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Aneurin Bevan
Sydney Silverman
Acheson
U.S
Yalu River
Churchil
Kerr Says the And Taft Both Have Faults
Pittsburgh July 7 Sen Robert S Kerr said Eisenhower has as many faults as Taft and if he is nominated the public will soon find out what they are Kerr spoke to Democratic leaders and delegates at the Democratic convention Kerr said he wouldn't trade his chances for the Democratic presidential nomination with anybody I'm a wife-made man Grayce Kerr's father is Harry Breen of Oil City
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Eisenhower
James H. Duff
Henry Lodge
Massachusetts
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Philip Sharpless
Philadelphia
GOP
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Robert A. Taft
Joseph N. Pew
Martin
Edward Martin
G. Mason Owlett
MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Pittsburgh
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D-Okla
Taft
Kerr
Grayce
Harry Breen
Oil City
Somerset joint schools elected leadership in county meeting
Mosgrave was unanimously chosen president of the Somerset joint schools formed by Somerset borough Somerset township and Jefferson township Lynn Diehl, George Doolittle and Wilbur Murray were named officers Joining the three boards and super vising principals were retained and appointed Design plans to merge programs include transporting township juniors and seniors to Somerset High and a joint athletic plan with 110 teachers and projected enrollment of about 1100 for the new term The board set meetings for the first Monday each month with a special session July 14 to approve the 1952 53 budget.
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Somerset R. D. 5
Somerset Township
Somerset Joint Schools
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Friedens
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Somerset R. D
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U. S. Army
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Donald C. Rininger
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Somerset High
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Berlin
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Pittsburgh
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Canadians Keep Hands Off on Convention
Ottawa reports Canada adopts a strict policy barring cabinet members from attending United States political conventions even as observers. Prime Minister St Laurent ordered cancellation for at least one minister who had tickets to the Republican convention in Chicago. A number of private MPs, mostly Progressive Conservatives, were observers at the event.
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United States
Chicago
Congress Adjourns Can Be Recalled
Congress adjourned tonight subject to recall by President Truman after approving bills to fund a large atomic weapons expansion and related foreign aid and flood control projects. Both chambers adjourned sine die with no date set to reconvene, relying on presidential call for any return.
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Washington
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Truman
House
Senate
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Compensation Law Revision is Approved in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg July 7 state insurance commissioner Ar temas C Leslie approved a revision in workers compensation. It will save Pennsylvania employers about 2 600 000 dollars annually and average 6 4 percent lower rates than current. The new rates take effect July 1 and apply to all workers compensation policies except coal mine employees. In manufacturing and utilities groups the average cut is 8 7 percent. contracting and quarrying 0 9 percent. other industries 7 2 percent.
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Artemas C. Leslie
Pennsylvania
Leslie
Pennsylvania Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau
Lebanon boy drowns in Lancaster County pond
An 11 year old Lebanon youth Elwood Johnson Jr drowned in a farm pond at the property of David H Burkholder near Clay in northern Lancaster county. He was bathing with 12 year old John Madley who also of Lebanon after a day of farm chores. The body was recovered from 13 feet of water.
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David H. Burkholder
Clay
Lancaster County
Elwood Johnson, Jr
John Madley
UN Consults With India On Korean Truce
In London an informed source says the United Nations are in close consultation on India’s offer to help negotiate a settlement in the Korean truce deadlock. The Indian proposal joins the Communists’ repatriation plan as a key option in breaking the impasse.
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United Nations
India
Nehru
House of Commons
Selwyn Lloyd
U.S
Red Barrage Breaks Raids On Korea Front
On the western Korean front near Panmunjom fighting flared in central and east central sectors. Allied infantry repelled Communist attacks while heavy artillery burned through the night. Tank-supported units hit three Communist outposts. 12 Reds killed, at least 60 wounded. Fifth Air Force bombed supply lines.
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Panmunjom
Sam Summerlin
Eighth Army
Fifth Air Force
Borough to survey roof drain connections in Somerset
At the Monday borough council meeting a survey of roof drain connections to the sanitary sewer system was approved and notices will be sent to owners to disconnect drains or face fines under the local ordinance. The move follows complaints of water backing into cellars during heavy rain.
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Old Company C Reunion at Somerset Borough Cabin
World War I unit Old Company C will hold its annual reorganization and social Sunday at the Somerset borough cabin near Bakersville. The company was among units that helped halt German forces at the Marne on July 14, 1918.
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Denmark Delivers Russian Tanker Defying U S Pressure
Denmark turned over the 13,000 ton tanker Apsheron to Russia in defiance of U S threats to cut military aid. Washington weighed options as Denmark said the ship was contracted under a 1948 deal with Russia. The cabinet backed the decision and halted two Polish converted trawlers to avoid ban.
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U. S S
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Foreign Office
Washington
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Secret Truce Session Aims to Break POW Deadlock
In Munsan the truce negotiators met behind closed doors for 48 minutes to end the prisoner exchange stalemate hindering a Korean War armistice. A second secret session was planned for tomorrow as allied officers delivered 10 maps showing U N POW camps locations near Koje islands and mainland sites. Maj Gen William K Harrison Jr outlined the maps, while UN commander spokesman Brig Gen William P Nuckols said the session was businesslike. It marked a year since U S and Communist delegates met at Kaesong to set up the first armistice talks.
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Koje
South Korea
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William P. Nuckols
United Nations Command
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Court House Bell Takes Summer Vacation
The court house bell has paused ringing after two damaged striking parts left it silent for two weeks. Merle Schrock, clock maintainer for Stahl's jewelers, ordered parts from Howard Clock company of Massachusetts. Parts arrival is uncertain, usually around two weeks, sometimes longer if a part must be made. Citizens question what happened to the clock tower bell ringer as the clock itself keeps time.
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License Suspended for Smith's Restaurant in Tyrone
The State Liquor Control Board suspended Alex Smith's license at Smith's Restaurant in Tyrone for 35 days effective July 29. The action cites patrons using profane language, serving visibly intoxicated customers, and selling to minors.
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State Liquor Control Board
Alex Smith
Smith's
Tyrone
Eisenhower Forces Claim Most Votes At GOP Convention
Eisenhower forces won the pivotal rule vote 658 to 548 at the Republican national convention opening in Chicago, staking a claim to the nomination. Taft backers argued the result only moods the nomination on later ballots. Eisenhower’s camp hailed the victory as a boost toward victory on the first or subsequent ballots, with Michigan Pennsylvania Maryland and California showing strength for Eisenhower in the test. Governor Theodore R. McKeldin of Maryland aided the boost.
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Pennsylvania
Douglas B. Cornell
Chicag
Eisenhower
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sen
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Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
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Thomas E. Coleman
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Weather Forecast for Western and Eastern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania expects showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Tuesday night with warm highs around 86 to 89. The eastern half will be showery Wednesday morning with continued warmth in Tuesday and cooler conditions by Wednesday afternoon. Eastern Pennsylvania stays rather cloudy warm and humid Tuesday with afternoon and night showers and scattered storms. Tuesday highs 84 to 88, and Wednesday brings scattered thundershowers and cooler late in the day.
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Pennsylvania
Somerset Weather Report by David Grove Observer
Daily weather summary from Somerset notes the 24 hour period ending 5 30 pm Monday with a high of 85 and a low of 57. The entry includes a previous year comparison showing last year’s maximum 82 and minimum 48.
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David Grove
U. S. Weather Observer
Linnagh Vener Peate
Sotelo
Weather Elsewhere Temperatures Reported For Monday
The U S Weather Bureau listed temperatures for Monday July 7 across locations. Readings show varying highs and lows as reported by the bureau, detailing regional temperature extremes and notable climate patterns for the day.
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