London Crowns Queen Elizabeth II Amid Everest News
London rejoices as crowds flood the coronation route for Queen Elizabeth II on her historic eve. A British Everest summit success by Hillary and Tensing Bhuta adds triumph to the Elizabethan mood, while Londoners endure cold, traffic, and eager anticipation for the coronation at Westminster Abbey.
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Timetable for Coronation Day in London highlights
The schedule lists London time and EST for coronation events. Key moments include arrivals at Westminster Abbey from 6 a.m., Churchill with Commonwealth premiers at 9:40, the queen leaving Buckingham Palace at 10:26, the anointing at 12:15, the crown at 12:30, and the balcony appearance after a golden coach return culminating in a 9 p.m. broadcast.
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Pickett Wins Slogan Contest For a Sesqui
Dick Pickett, Somerset high school freshman, won the official slogan for Somerset is Sesqui Centennial and the 1953 celebration. The winning line Somerset, the Roof Garden of the State, Visit Us on Our Sesqui-Centennial Date will be used by the committees and local businesses.
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Dorothy Courtney
Norma Hottle
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Thomas F. Lansberry
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Donald C. Rininger
Driver Privileges Taken From Three Motorists
State bureau of highway safety suspends licenses for three drivers after speeding and turnpike violations. Ralph D. Cable of Hellsple Ple R D 2 is cited for speeding. Floyd R. Stroke and Frank J. Clingenpeal of Hollsopple R D 1 face suspension for turnpike violations.
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Notice of Debt Nonresponsibility Claim
Person, Evelyn Jane Fox, is identified in a notice stating nonresponsibility for debts incurred by the wife. The notice asserts the speaker will not be responsible for debts contracted by Evelyn Jane Fox, indicating a potential separation of liabilities.
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Briton Mount Everest Climb Honors Queen at Summit
A British expedition, led by Col John Hunt, reached Mount Everest's summit May 29, planting the Union Jack as a coronation gift for Queen Elizabeth II. Climbers E P Hillary and Tensing Bhutia reported the successful ascent amid severe conditions, completing a third attempt within a month.
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Chronology of mans attempts on Mt Everest
London reports a timeline of climbs on Everest from 1921 to 1953. Key events include the 1921 North Col ascent by the Royal Geographical Society and Alpine Club, 1922 with Bruce’s expedition using breathing apparatus and a fatal avalanche, 1924 loss of Mallory and Irvine near the summit, and 1953 Col John Hunt's expedition achieving the summit.
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Mine Operators Ordered to End Pollution Violations
The state sanitary water board ordered 20 coal mine operators to stop violations of the clean streams law or lose permits. The action covered 60 operations with 898 mines surveyed in four months, citing discharges of acid and iron and a strip mine failure to provide surface water diversion. Named operators include Paul Kerlin Construction Co and The Windber Construction Co, both with strip mines in Jenner and Shade townships, Somerset County.
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Two Soldiers Killed In Furlough Return Collision
Allen H. Rosenthal, 20, of Pittsburgh, and Robert Piper, 20, Irwin, Pa., were killed in a head on crash as three others from Pennsylvania were injured while returning to Camp Breckinridge Kentucky from furloughs. The injured are all reported at Dunn Memorial Hospital.
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Rhee Presses Mutual Defense Pact With United States
South Korea demands a four point package tied to stopping opposition to UN truce terms. The plan seeks a mutual defense pact, non opposition to Korean unification, continued military and economic aid, and removal of foreign forces after a cease fire and prisoner exchange. An anonymous Washington source relayed Rhee’s terms to U S Ambassador Briggs for Eisenhower.
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ROK Premier Threatens to Break With Allies Over Truce
South Korea's prime minister warned of a go it alone war policy if allies push a May truce plan, deferring action until a Thursday response from the Communists. President Rhee reportedly proposed a four point package to Eisenhower, including a mutual defense pact and continued U.S. aid, while opposing the allied terms.
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New Pants Entrance Bonnie Prince Charlie
London reports the four year old Bonnie Prince Charlie showing off brand new pants with a flap front as he buttons and unbuttons throughout the day. A royal household member notes Charles has learned how they work and uses them to impress relatives and friends despite thoughts of his mother's coronation.
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Baby Falls To Death In Pittsburgh Window Incident
A 3 year old, Edgar T. McKnight, died after tumbling 20 feet from a second floor window in his hill district home. He climbed onto the window sill and lost his balance during the accident.
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Four Thousand Reds Attack Korean Fronts
On June 2 about 4,000 Communist forces attacked American and South Korean positions along the eastern and east central fronts. Korean Reds in regimental strength drove multi pronged assaults on Anchor Hill and near the Sea of Japan coast, while Chinese Reds struck west and near Luke's Castle and Christmas Hill. Air battles featured Sabre jets claiming a 55 to 1 victory margin over MiGs in May as Fifth Air Force hit two red supply sites and bombers targeted Pyongyang area. The rain slowed ground fighting to a multi week low, and the U S Eighth Army tallied 3,347 Chinese killed or wounded last week, including 300 on the western front.
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North Union Township High School Lease Approved
North Union Township Fayette county school board approved leasing a proposed 762,413 high school building for 40 years. Martin A. Marcus and Meil Martin signed with the state public school building authority in Harrisburg, as plans proceed, with bids to follow.
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Revenue Loss Unsafe View Of Humphrey
Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey urged Congress to extend the excess profits tax for six months and warned that cutting revenue now would threaten national security. He backed delaying individual tax cuts until January while opposing amendments for business relief.
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Three Plead Guilty To Larceny In Somerset County
Three men Albert Pizer Dean Pizer and Elwood Pizer pleaded guilty to larceny before Squire H S Whipperman and were recommitted to Somerset county jail in default of 1000 bond each. They face sentence in Somerset county court for stealing copper wire from coal mines in the south county area after being arrested near Bristol Bucks county. Clinton Bittner committed by Justice H S Whiperman for assault and battery. he is married with six children.
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Fine Fires Brown And Denison In Funds Dispute
Harrisburg reports Gov. John S. Fine will not back any specific tax. He said the legislature must draft tax policy and vetoes eight proposed levies while denying any personal tax advocacy. Welfare Secretary William C. Brown and deputy M. William Denison were dismissed amid a week of clashes over state hospital funding and admissions. Edwin S. Ervin named acting welfare head as a 60 million stopgap funds state government.
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President to Make TV Report Wednesday Night
The White House announced President Eisenhower will deliver his first post inauguration television address Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. EST, flanked by four cabinet members. The program will be carried by all four networks and several radio outlets. James Hagerty said he will discuss major accomplishments of the administration during the first four months, with Humphrey, Benson, Brownell, and Oveta Hobby in attendance. Modern TV techniques will be used to explain actions and motives, with Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborne contributing pro bono production work.
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Finland Signs Trade Pact With Russia
Berlin June 1 news states Finland and the Russian government signed a supplementary trade agreement in East Berlin May 22. The pact provides an additional exchange of industrial goods typical for both nations, with Finland exporting wood, wood products, and paper goods and Russia supplying chemicals, transportation machinery, and mechanical and optical goods.
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Weather forecast for Pennsylvania regions
Eastern Pennsylvania sees mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s on Tuesday. A steady Wednesday brings little temperature change. Western Pennsylvania remains fair with highs 68 to 73 Tuesday and a warm afternoon Wednesday.
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Somerset Weather Report From Sunday to Monday
Daily weather from David Grove shows a 24 hour temperature of 60 in the evening and 49 at 5:30 p.m. Monday with 0.30 inches of precipitation. Year ago temperatures listed as 56 and a minimum not clearly stated.
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