Indo-China Issue Dominates Geneva Talks In April Parley
At Geneva the Indo China dispute looms as Viet Namese observers await word on attending peace talks with Viet Minh. Dulles and Molotov plan a private meeting after a Korea conference session, as Eden and Bidault press for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Heinzerling
Geneva
St. Julien
U. S
Dulles
Molotov
Villa Teday
Eden
Red China
West
Viet Nam
Bao Dai
India
United States
Marc Jacquet
Indo-China
Cev + Acikalin
Prince Wan Waithay
Thailand
Chou
North Korea
Nam Il
France
Georges Bidault
Bidault
Dien Bien Phu
Dulles Back and Indo China Policy Big Question
Secretary of State Dulles returns from Geneva to Washington where Indo China policy divides the government. Walter Bedell Smith will take over Geneva duties as Dulles heads home, with fears Moscow may erode Western unity and hinder Southeast Asian security efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Indo-China
Joan M. Hightower
Washington
Evisis
United States
Milan
Mario Secciba
Scelba
Geneva
Walter Bedell Smith
Smith
Atlantic
Southeast Asia
Russia
Western Alliance
Organization of Western Europe
European Defense Community
EDC
France
Nixon
Senate
Knowland
U.S
Churchill
Britain
Dickenson Case Goes to Jury in Court Martial
The court martial of Corporal Edward E. Dickenson from Cracker's Neck Virginia ends closing arguments as defense and prosecution clash over his alleged collaboration with the enemy. An eight officer jury will decide Monday if Dickenson is guilty or acquitted. maximum penalty is life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward
Dickenson
Korea
Guy Emery
Merry
Irom
Col
C. Robert Bard
Bard
Dickensons
Nnd
U. S. Army
Emery
West Point
Coroner Orders Inquest Into Curanzy Death
Coroner Robert H. Halverson ordered an inquest into the death of Mrs. Catherine Curanzy of Jerome. The inquest will be held at 7 p.m. Monday May 3 in the Jerome grade school. Mrs. Curanzy, 58, widow, was found by her son Ray after he returned from school.
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Catherine Curanzy
Jerome
Robert H. Halverson
Duranty
Ray
Sesqui Committee Seeks Official Banner Responses
The Sesqui centennial pageant committee reports no official replies from local groups regarding banners for the finale of "Once the Wilderness." Mrs. G Floyd Dye administers banner handling and asks organizations to contact her at Somerset 2301. Pageant nights are June 1 2 and July 1 2 5.
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G. Floyd Dye
French Toss All Into Air Fight Over Indo-China
French Union planes hammered Viet Minh positions around Dien Bien Phu as ground forces attacked from four directions. Paratroopers and supplies were dropped while rebels fought from trenches and cannon fire pressed the fortress. In Hanoi a short demonstration urged independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo-China
Larry Allen
Hanoi
French Union Comman
Dien Bien Phu
French Union
Isabelle
Red China
Union chiefs form loose pact to push federal jobs spending
Three union leaders from coal, steel, and trucking announce a mutual agenda at a Washington luncheon. John L. Lewis, Dave Beck, and David J. McDonald say they will press for federal programs to create jobs and coordinate future meetings while denying plans for a new federation.
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Norman Walker
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Dave Beck
AFL Teamsters
David J. McDonald
CIO Steelworkers
Lewis
AFL
CIO
Boe
McDonald
Coal-Steel Teamster Combine
Ben Gold Sentenced 1 to 3 Years for False Oath
Ben Gold a 55 year old Russian born union leader and president of the Fur and Leather Workers Union was sentenced to one to three years in prison for filing a false non Communist oath. He was convicted April 2 of two false statements regarding Communist party membership and support for anti government groups. He remains free on $10,000 bail pending appeal.
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Washington
Communist Party
U. S
Charles F. McLaughlin
Vito Marcantono
ALP
Gold
Syracuse
N. Y
Brotherhood of Railroad
New York Central
Buffalo
James Anderson
BRT
U. S. Mediation Board
Ross Moran
Cleveland
The
Central
New York-Buffalo
Independent Union
McCarthy Hearings Photo Edits Exposed In Testimony
Investigator James N. Juliana admitted to supplying a 1953 photo showing Stevens beside Pvt. G. David Schine after ordering removal of an air force colonel. He said the deletion was to show Schine with Stevens only, under instruction from McCarthy aides.
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ED Creagh
Washington
McCarthy
James N. Juliana
Stevens
G. David Schine
Air Force
Ray H. Jenkins
Roy M Cohn
Schine
Juliana
FBI
Senate
Army
Postpone Bus Strike at Pittsburgh Union Calls Off Walkout
An AFL union representing 2700 Pittsburgh Railways Co. employees ordered a strike last night at 11 p m EST but canceled it within an hour for at least one week amid negotiations led by Mayor David L Lawrence and AFL CIO leaders. Traffic jams threaten downtown, and merchants fear sharp business declines as deliveries halt. The five largest department stores have faced a strike by 12 AFL unions since November 27.
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Pittsburgh
May
Pittsburgh Railways Co
Harry Butler
Division 85
AFL
Aasnof Street, Electric Railway
Butler
David L. Lawrence
CIO
Somerset Regional Guild Spring Meeting in Grantsville
The Somerset Regional Guild of Reformed churches holds its spring meeting today at St. John's Reformed Church in Grantsville Maryland. Mrs. Ira S. Harkins of Berlin is president.
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Somerset
Ten Applicants Seek Building Permits in Somerset Borough
Ten persons applied for building permits during April in Somerset borough office. Names include Luther D. Lips on Davis avenue, E H Barkley on E Catherine street, Telford Miller on W Union street, Albert L Cage Jr on E Sanner street, John F Christner on S Edgewood avenue, Lawrence Luteri on W Catherine street, Vera Luteri also on W Catherine street, Richard Morgart on W Catherine street, Eisler Express on E Catherine street, Mrs Rose Baker on W Fairview street, and P C Dosch on Edgewood avenue. Other details show plans for porches, one family residences, additions, storage, and a stockroom.
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Somerset
Luther D. Lips Davis
E. H. Barkley
E. Catherine St
Telford Miller
W. Union St
Albert L Cage, Jr
E. Sanner
John F. Christner
S. Edgewood Ave
Lawrence
Vera Luteri
W. Catherine St
Richard Morgart
Eisler Express
Rose Baker
Fairview St
P. C. Dosch
Edgewood Ave
Suspend 2 FHA Officials Widen Scandal Probe
In Washington two FHA officials were suspended amid a widening probe of housing program scandals. John P. McGrath and Wilmer Russell were relieved of duties after failing to answer questions about acceptance of gratuities. Five days to show cause.
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Wilmot Hercher
Washington
Federal Housing Administration
William F. McKenna
Housing and Home Finance Agency
John P. McGrath
FHA
Wilmer Russell
Philadelphia
McKenna
Truman
Albert M. Cole
Housing and Home Finance
Congress
Eisenhower
Cole
McGrath
Russell
Norman Mason
White House
Guy T. Hollyday
Mason
Philadelphia Man Arrested After Gruesome Attic Murder
Francis XX Ballem 28 was captured at his five bedroom Bywood home after confessing to killing a drinking companion last Tuesday. He led police through the slaying and dismemberment, with parts stored in a trunk at a trolley station. Police seek identification of the victim, described as a husky man 30 to 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Balding
Francis XX Ballem
Ballem
Joe
Johnny
Chester
Bywood
Mary Elizabeth
Stewart Freed on Bond in Desertion and Nonsupport Case
Robert F. Stewart, 27, of The Hill, was released on bond from the county jail Friday. He faces charges of non-support and desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Robert F. Stewart
the Hill
Weather outlook for Pennsylvania weekend showers and warmth
Eastern Pennsylvania sees partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures to the mid 70s with scattered showers or thunderstorms Saturday. Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies and further warmth with showers and possible storms. Western Pennsylvania reports considerable cloudiness and warm conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday, followed by cooler, cloudy Sunday with showers.
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Pennsylvania
Somerset Weather Report with 24 Hour Temp Range
Daily weather summary by David Grove reports the 24 hour period from 5 30 p m Thursday to 5 39 p m Friday. Includes maximum and minimum temperatures and a comparison to the previous year.
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Somerset Weather
David Grove
Weather Observer
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Jennerstown Speedway
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Stonycreek Township
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