Dulles urges Russia to unite Germany to ease tension
Secretary of State Dulles challenged Russia to join Eastern and Western Germany if it truly seeks peace. He warned Moscow has lost interest now that German unification can no longer block rearmament and pressed for arms control with on site inspections. Molotov’s stance on a two zone system drew parallel criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dulles
Russia
Germany
V. M. Molotov
San Francisco
Molotov
Konrad Adenauer
United States
Bank Honors Meyersdale FFA and FHA Chapters Banquet
Nearly a hundred attendees at a Meyersdale Zion Lutheran church banquet honored the Meyersdale FFA and FHA chapters for their state FFA week and University Park accomplishments. Molly Rae Walker was elected state FHA president and a Meyersdale FFA team won the top place in a state parliamentary procedure contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyersdale
Future Farmers of America
Future Homemakers of America
Citizens National Bank
University Park
F.H.A
F.F
Philson
Harry Philson
Molly Rae Walker
Meyersdale F.F.A
Ruth Reich
Meyersdale Joint ‘High School
Jay Neff
Meyerstate
C. C. Mec-Dowell
Ernest H. Stuemptie
Pitt Building Fire Devastates University Expansion
Flames gutted the University of Pittsburgh schools of health and professions building, menacing three adjacent hospitals. Evacuation saved 225 patients with no injuries. Officials estimate damage at least 250000, possibly higher, with razing likely. The blaze is labeled the city’s worst construction fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Schools of Health and Professions
Presbyterian Hospital
Eye
Robert Shinkle
American Bridge Co
J. Clyde Taylor
Pittsburgh Bureau of Building Inspection
Thomas Martin
Elderly man refuses to move, sits on road with flares
An elderly Cairnbrook man about 70 refused to leave a highway seat on Route 160 near Roxbury. Flares were set up to warn traffic as police arranged his return to his home. He was jailed for disorderly conduct pending a Tuesday hearing before Justice O Wayne Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairnbrook
John Peleski
Roxbury
Peleski
Justice of the Peace
O. Wayne Hay
Somerset
Civil Defense Head Named for Upper Turkeyfoot Township
Civil Defense Director L. C. Hostetler of Markleton R D 1 was named to lead Upper Turkeyfoot township. Gov. George M. Leader announced the appointment on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
L. C. Hostetler
Markleton, RD. 1
Upper Turkeyfoot Township
George M. Leader
McDowell Day Proclaimed in Somerset for 1955 Service
County Farm Agent Cecil Clare McDowell is honored with a community proclamation calling Wednesday June 29 1955 McDowell Day. The celebration at Berlin Community Grove set for 3:00 PM invites farm friends to join as he retires July 1 from official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer W. Hay
Somerset Borough
Two Men Jailed on Immorality and Assault Charges
A 62 year old Windber man Joseph Barr was jailed after pleading guilty to immorally involving three sisters aged 11 9 and 7. Somerset man Carl Shaulis 28 was jailed on assault with intent to ravish involving a 13 year old girl. George M Beal 30 was held on assault battery desertion and non support after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windberman
Joseph Barr
Barr
Justice of the Peace
Nicholas DePolo
Windber
Somerset
Carl Ashley Shankis
E. D. Peck
Shaulis
A.D
Whipperman
McDonaldton
George M. Beal
Meyersdale
Justice of the Peace Car
Phalia
Beal
304 Youth Camp Attendees Share Busy Day at Edgewood Grove
The Church of God Youth camp reports a 304 attendance with morning devotions and inspiring classes. The Lions beat Indians 4 3 in softball as choral groups rehearse for July 1 services led by Rev. David Lykens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
David Lykens
Pennsylvania Senate OKs Delaware River Dam Bill
A Senate vote of 27 to 22 approved a House passed bill authorizing a 60 million dollar dam at Wallpack Bend in Pike County and a smaller diversion dam near Yardley. The measure, aligned with New Jersey legislation, stems from long studies over Delaware River water resources and interstate rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Senate
Gov. Leader
New Jersey
Wallpack Bend
Pike County
Yardley
Bucks County
Delaware
Adenauer Faces Parliments Rebuff Over Volunteer Army
In Bonn the Bundestag rejected Adenauer's plan to mobilize volunteers for a 500000 strong army, sending the bill back to committee amid warnings on civilian control. Debate centered on ensuring the military cannot become a state within a state, with security committee members citing U.S. parliamentary model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Adenauer
Security Committee
United States
America
West Germany
GOP Offers Leader Aid On Tax Bills In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on June 28 the Republican Assembly leadership proposed meeting with Gov Leader to craft a tax compromise if invited. Democratic leaders urged bipartisanship while cautioning the GOP against rejecting new revenue as the stalemate persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
All About Love at Mountain Playhouse This Week
Mountain Playhouse presents All About Love this week and next week fans can see Rell Book and Candle. Reservations can be made by calling Boswell at 3512.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book and Candle
FEPC gets Senate committee approval in landmark vote
Harrisburg June 28 the Senate education committee approved by 12 to 3 a House passed bill to ban job discrimination based on race color or creed. The move sets up a floor vote next week with amendments likely returning to the House for action. A separate tax compromise discussion was noted as Gov. Leader faced Republican calls to enter talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Senate Education Committee
House
FEPC
Roland B. Mahany
Paul L. Wagner
Hoover Commission Recommends Broad CIA Reforms
The Hoover commission blasts intelligence agencies for thin data from behind the Iron Curtain and urges bold policy action. It calls for two watchdog groups, expanded language training, more retired military personnel in intel, shifting foreign publications work to the CIA, central HQ funding, and higher executive salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover Commission
Congress
Mark W. Clark
Citadel
South Carolina
Eisenhower
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
CIA
Dulles
John Foster Dulles
Allen Dulles
McCarthy
Clark
State Department
Amon Intelligence
Completion Of Airport Hangar Is Promised
Somerset county commissioners assured a Somerset Aero club committee on a Monday visit that work on the airport hangar near Friedens will soon finish. Delays stem from awaiting more bids for the aluminum roof and material shortages. The 175 foot hangar will shelter four two motor planes or eight single engine crafts, alleviating exposure of planes to weather. The Aero club delegation included J. E. Herring, O. Wayne Hay, Ed Specht and Ernest Trent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedens
Somerset County Commissioners
Somerset Aero Club
The
Aero Club
Commissioners’ Office
J. E. Herring
O. Wayne Hay
Ed Specht
Ernest Trent
Steel Strike Threat Looms Over Prosperity and Courts
The U S government ends perjury prosecution of Owen Lattimore as key counts are dismissed. Brownell says no reasonable likelihood of conviction on five remaining charges. Lattimore, a Hopkins lecturer, has been on leave since 1952 after Senate testimony amid pro Communist accusations. In Pittsburgh, U S Steel President Hood warns a strike could damage the economy as wage talks stall with the CIO United Steelworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Owen Lattimore
Brownell
Lattimore
Senate
England
Europe
United States
State Department
Hopkins
Office of War Information
John Hopkins University
Internal Security Subcommittee
Sen
Pat McCarran
D—Nev
McCarthy
Sen. McCarthy
R—Wis
Youngdahl
Pittsburgh
Clifford S. Hood
U. S. Steel Corp
Hood
CIO
United Steelworkers
U. S. Steel
United Steelworkers of America
McDowell Day Berlin Grove Begins At Three
Today in Somerset County the community honors Cc C McDowell retiring Somerset county farm agent with a 3 p.m. testimonial in the Berlin Brothersvalley Community Grove followed by an old fashioned basket picnic sponsored by the Somerset County Agricultural Extension association. McDowell arrived in 1916 after Penn State and will be replaced Thursday by James A Bochy with Paul Anderson as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Somerset County
Cc.c. McDowell
Berlin-Brothersvalley
Somerset County Agricultural Extension Association
Penn State
James A. Bochy
Paul Anderson
Butler County
Bochy
Festival Samuel's Church Basement Hosts Chicken Sandwiches
Samuel's Church hosts a community festival serving hot chicken sandwiches in the basement on Wednesday June 29 at 5:80 p.m. Proceeds support church programs and local missions.
Berlin Berlin Lucky Sales Days Promote Three Day Bargains
Berlin merchant offer for June 30 to July 2 with prizes of merchandise certificates worth 25 dollars. Stores promote food picnic seasonal items, summer wear, toys, and car services with discounts and checkups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Berlin Business and Industrial Association
Ralph A. Groff
Johnson Furniture
Berlin Hardware
Wermiller
Also Mentioned on This Page
By John A. Scali
FFA
Bank
Society
Pitt
Charles J. McDermott
Cecil Clare McDowell
Thunder
Camp Edgewood Grove
Scott’s Radio & TV
W. Main St
Somerset Sport Shop
Miller
Neilan
Grant B. Miller
Somerset Junior Chamber of Commerce
John B. Neilan
Neilan Engineers
Jaycee
Oakhurst
Cambria Savings and Loan Company
Jaycees
Somerset Lake and Recreation Fund
Parliament
Brack Curry
Bonn
Bundestag
Christian Democrats
Assembly
Rowland B. Mahany
Charles C. Smith
Mahany
Joseph M. Barr
John H. Dent
Dent
Albert S. Readinger
Mountain Playhouse
Boswell
Somerset High School
Senate Com
Ted Oaks
Hooversville
Berlin Brothers Valley
Hoover
Spencer
Leora Beeghly
W. Patriot St. Somerset
Llewellyn
Garrett Meyersdale
Ferner Concrete Products Co
S. Center Ave. R. D
U.S
U.S. Steel Corporation
United
John Moody
Samuel's Church
Gleaners
Bakersville
Jennerstown, Penna
Jimmy
Chisholm Quartette
RED Hot Jazz
RTE
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!