Red Prisoners Threatened To Kill Gen. Dodd
In a Koje Island prison compound four days of hostage drama ended with Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd spared as Reds faced possible forcible retaliation. Gen Clark warned of duress and blackmail while noting concessions granted under pressure. Dodd stated the prisoners demands were inconsequential and well treated during captivity.
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Clark
Dodd
Seoul
Korea
Francis T. Dodd
Koje Island
Tokio
Mark W. Clark
Matthew B. Ridgway
Charles F. Colson
Kose
Colgan
U. N
North Korea
China
Compound 76
William Jorden
Kore
Jorden
Raven
Three U S Seamen Killed in Korean Engagement
The Navy reports three U S seamen died and five wounded in a May 7 gun duel off the Korean coast between the destroyer James C. Owens and Communist shore batteries. The dead are Stanley H. Emond of Pensacola Florida William J Murphy of Park Ridge New Jersey and Thomas E Ramsey of Warren Ohio.
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Washington
INS
Navy
U. S
James C. Owens
Stanley H. Emond
Pensacola
Fla
William J. Murphy
Park Ridge
N. J
Thomas E. Ramsey
Warren
Ohio
Propaganda alleged as motive in Panmunjom talks
May 13 reports from Munsan say the Communists continue Panmunjom talks for propaganda. The United Nations command held its final offer on basic truce issues with no forcible repatriation of prisoners. Vice Admiral Joy angrily condemned the Communist tirade as invective and lies during a bitter 52 minute session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Command
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Nam Il
Deputy AG A Devitt Vanech failed bar exams before Tennessee license
House investigators released the testimony of Deputy Attorney General A Devitt Vanech who disclosed failing at least three bar exams before earning a Tennessee license in 1940. Rep Keating questioned if he committed fraud by certifying residency. Vanech said he failed tests in DC and Virginia before Tennessee success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Greene
Washington
House
A. Devitt Vanech
Tennessee
Vanech
Justice Department
Rep. Keating
R-Ny
Philip B. Perlman
James P. McGranery
Keating
New York
District of Columbia
Virginia
Release Oakman After Payment of Arrearage
Earl Oakman of Johnstown was released by Judge Lansberry after paying 400 in arrearages. Oakman had faced nine months in Allegheny county workhouse for desertion and non support as arrears exceeded 800. The judge allowed release until the September term and ordered further arrears to be paid before the case returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Oakman
Johnstown
Thomas F. Lansberry
Oakman
Allegheny County
Ada Oakman
Pittsburgh
Juamnsberry
Danish Found Guilty Given Usual Sentence
A jury convicted Peter Danish, 27, of R D 2 Stoystown, of fathering an illegitimate child and he was fined the maximum $100 plus child support until the child turns fourteen. Mary Alice Hayman, 18 of Rockwood, brought the charge. witnesses testified to Danish and Hayman together the night of the firemen parade. A second case, Luther Anderson, 20 of Shade township, involves a 13 year old girl and a February 1951 offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Danish
R. D
Stoystown
Danish
Mary Alice Hayman
Rockwood
Hooversville
Miss Hayman
Luther Anderson
Shade Township
Griffith Sentenced and Shaffer Released in Burglary Case
Howard Griffith of Somerset R D 5 was sentenced to nine months in Allegheny county workhouse by Judge Thomas F. Lansberry on Saturday. Shaffer of Somerset was released after paying his share of the costs. Both men pleaded guilty to burglary. Griffith carried two chickens when caught leaving a barn. Shaffer was found hiding there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Griffith
Somerset
R. D
Allegheny County
Thomas F. Lansberry
Lewis Shaffer
Shaffer
Griffith
Ohler Jailed for Violation of Vehicle Code
Kenneth Ohler, 18, of Boswell, R. D. 2, was committed to the Somerset county jail Monday for a violation of the motor vehicle code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohler
Kenneth Ohler
Boswell
R. D
Somerset County
Look Colored and Plain Rock Face Concrete Blocks
A brief item notes concrete blocks offered in two textures colored and plain rock face. It lists product varieties suitable for masonry projects and hints at availability through a supplier or catalog. No further details on size quantity or price are provided in the fragment.
United Nations Reports East West Split Deepens Global Struggles
A United Nations briefing notes an expanding east west divide affecting hunger disease and population trends. It cites limited eastern bloc data and and growing trade gaps while highlighting gains in life expectancy and disease control amid new food and shelter challenges. The Germany split is described as having wide regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N. Y
U. N
Russia
U. S
France
Latin America
Europe
Germany
East Germany
North America
Bloodmobile to Visit Somerset May 26 at Calvary Methodist
The American Red Cross Blood mobile will be in Somerset on Monday May 26 at Calvary Methodist Church from noon to 6 pm. Volunteers aged 18 to 59 in good health may register for an appointment to donate blood and help meet the 150 pint quota for each visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Somerset
Calvary Methodist Church
Jane Friedline
Storm Toll One Life Thousands In Property Ruin
A Lancaster windstorm caused one death when Harold Schlott rammed into a tree felled onto U S 22 near Ephrata. Farms reported extensive losses including 23 000 chicks killed at Hellers Church area and 16 000 chicks destroyed on a Conestoga farm. Elizabethtown high school flooded boilers prompting closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Weather Bureau
Lancaster County
U. S. 22
Ephrata
Harold Schlott
Schlott
Elizabethtown
Hellers Church
Conestoga
Two Die In Route 22 Crash Near Export
Police report two motorists killed in a Route 22 crash near Export. Victims are George Elias 25 of Jeannette and G L Carroll 69 of Youngwood, each alone in their autos.
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Route
Export
George Elias
Jeannette
G. L. Carroll
Youngwood
East German threats raise new cold war tension in Berlin
East German Deputy Prime Minister Walter Ulbricht warned reporters that West Germany signing the proposed peace contract would trigger Russian reprisals and a harsh new cold war, with Berlin possibly blocked and rearmament resisted. Bonn countered by accusing Communists of preparing civil war and training FDJ youths for riot tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West Berlin
West
West Germany
East Germany
Walter Ulbricht
Moscow
Hachet-Man
Russian Control Commission
Ulbricht
Bonn
Free German Youth
FDJ
Four Die as Rider Opens Fire on Cleveland Bus
On Euclid Avenue a 20 year old man Lawrence Goldsby shot and killed Patrolman Eugene Stinchcomb and three passengers aboard a crowded bus before being overpowered. Another passenger William James Powers died later of wounds. Victims include Annabelle Frankie 24 and Helen Garrison 50. Goldsby said he came from New York City two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Eugene Stinchcomb
Lawrence Goldsby
New York City
Stinchcomb
Annabelle Frankie
Helen Garrison
William James Powers
Powers
Mary Barney
Grand Rapids
Mich
Euclid Ave
East
105Th St
Bandit robs Roosevelt Hospital in New York for 2000 dollars
An armed bandit robbed Roosevelt Hospital of 2000 dollars after forcing six employees into the cashier's office. He claimed three months to live and threatened killings if resisted. Police found a revolver and coat nearby as they searched the busy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
New York City
Roosevelt Hospital
Gas Blast Injures Family in New McCandless Home
A Pittsburgh report details a gas explosion at a new McCandless township residence injuring a 30 year old salesman William Senneway his wife Betty age 30 and their 14 month old son Dennis. The blast damaged the front wall and interior of the $14 000 home without affecting nearby houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
McCandless
William Senneway
Allegheny General Hospital
Betty
Dennis
Senneway
Land Purchase Notice Seeks 100 to 200 Acres Near Water
A notice seeks to buy 100 to 200 acres with a stream or spring lake, large wooded area and some tillable land. Preference for a good residence, outbuildings, and access near a solid road. Located near Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbur
Eisenhower Warns Major Aid Cuts Hit U S Security
General Eisenhower warned that cutting more than a billion dollars from the foreign aid program would hinder allies and invite hostility. He cited impact on Western Europe and NATO forces, while Congress weighs further trims to the 7.9 billion dollar bill. A Knowland jet transfer amendment faced committee delay as clerks prepare a vote.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Congress
Truman
Russell Eisenhower
Sen. Russell
Dga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Free World
Sen
Connally
D-Tex
Western Europe
Russell
United States
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U. S
Knowland
R-Calif
Davies Recommitted in Default of Bond
Evan H. Davies 19 of Republic Fayette county was recommitted to Somerset county jail after a hearing before Squire H S Whipperman. He faced charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a crash on Route 40 near Somerfield bridge. Davies sustained minor injuries and will be bound over for the next term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan H. Davies
Republic
Fayette County
Somerset County
Squire H. S. Whipperman
Davies
Pennsylvania
Somerset
Somerfield Bridge
Rouute 40
Thugs Beat Grocer in Hill District Robbery
Three unidentified assailants beat and robbed 60 year old Hill District grocer Isadore Sigal in Pittsburgh. His condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Hill District
Isadore Sigal
Beagle Lost at Gladen Walker Farm Crossroads
A dog named Beagle was picked up at crossroads near Gladen Walker Farm. If not returned by 10 a m on May 17, the finder faces prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladen Walker Farm
Truman May Use T. H. Law In Oil Strike
President Truman reportedly may invoke the Taft Hartley act to seek an injunction to end the 13 day oil strike involving 90 000 workers. White House awaits a WSB meeting with oil industry reps and unions before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker
Washington
Truman
White House
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Justice Department
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Takes Over Service Stations
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority agreed to operate nine Cities Service service stations along the 118 mile route to prevent gasoline shortages during a labor dispute. The takeover is described as temporary and aims to keep public fuel supplies moving despite CIO oil workers’ picketing. Cities Service said the authority will staff the stations and source gas from non striking suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Turnpike
Cities Service Oil Co
John L. Rieley
Newark
Cities Service
CIO Oil Workers
Turnpike Authority
Flynn Quits As Lias Assistant At Wheeling Downs
Thomas O'Brien Flynn resigns as administrative assistant to the manager at Wheeling Downs effective today due to tax difficulties facing Lias. The track and other Lias holdings were placed in receivership in a government effort to collect about 2.7 million dollars in taxes penalties and interest, leading to cancellation of the spring meet. Lias hopes to settle the matter to permit a July 19 to September 27 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Thomas O’brien
Flynn
Wheeling Downs
Flynn Esk
Lias
State Police Arrest 32 in Republic for Gambling
State police raided a second story Republic apartment and arrested 32 people on gambling charges. Enrietto Soris, 59, Republic, and Boulos Allexander, 31, Uniontown, were jailed on gambling and conspiracy charges in $1,000 bonds. Thirty others posted $15 bonds for a Thursday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Republic
Justice of the Peace
R. F. Hopwood
Enrietto Soris
Boulos Allexander
Snow Briefly Falls in McKean County
Snow fell in McKean County for about 45 minutes today as Bradford reported a temperature drop to 32 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean County
Bradford
To All Boys Cream Less Sale Offer
A brief notice announces a sale of 15 jars of Cream Less at one dollar per jar with a stated promise of delivery to Peart.
Supreme Court Hears Case on Steel Seizure Powers
The Supreme Court listened to three hours of arguments on whether President Truman could seize private steel mills to avert a nationwide strike. Proponents say the president has inherent power in emergencies, while opponents call him a trespasser. The court did not indicate when a ruling would be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Edson
Washington
Supreme Court
Truman
Justice Douglas
Congress
Davis
John W. Davis
Calvin Coolidge
Sawyer
CIO
Perlman
Philip B. Perlman
Wage Stabilization Board
CIO To Map Strategy On Steel Fight
Philadelphia May 12 The CIO steelworkers union opens a week long convention to review its labor battle with the steel industry and map new strategy as 2 500 delegates gather with eyes on the Supreme Court in Washington. Philip Murray president of the CIO and steelworkers outlines a general attack on the steel industry while Congress debates government seizure legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
CIO Steelworkers Union
Supreme Court
Washington
Truman
High Court
Philip Murray
CIO
Steelworkers Union
Top CIO Brass Moves To End Brewery Strike
The CIO International Unioned Brewery Workers push to resolve a 22 day strike at six western Pennsylvania breweries. Charles H. Lindberg led talks with three locals as about 2000 workers walked out April 20 seeking higher wages and benefits. Breweries affected include Duquesne Fort Pitt Pittsburgh Latrobe Jones Smithton and Tube City in McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
CIO International United Brewery Workers
Western Pennsylvania
Charles H. Lindberg
Cincinnati
Duquesne
Fort Pitt
Latrobe Brewing Co
Jones Brewing Co
Smithton, Pa
Tube City Brewing Co
McKeesport
Far East Veteran Is Killed In Car Crash at Pole
A Pittston Pennsylvania resident Carm en Long, 23, was killed when the car he rode in struck a utility pole in Binghamton New York. Three others were hospitalized Carl Brown 19 Hallstead Pa John Brainard 18 and Janice Brainard 17 Harford Pa all in fair condition at City hospital Brown said to have served in the U S navy and to have received treatment at the Veterans hospital Wilkes Barre Pa for injuries in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Pittston
Carmen Long
Carl Brown
Hallstead
John Brainard
Janice Brainard
Harford
City Hospital
Brown
Long
U.S. Navy
Veterans Hospital
Wilkas- Barre
Japan
Pittsburgh Considers License Plan for Tear Gas Pens
City Solicitor Anne X. Alpern proposes licensed sale of tear gas pens after a schoolboy injured his eye. Mayor Lawrence and city councilmen back restricting sales to adults and keeping pens from children. Currently all sales are prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Anne X. Alpern
Miss Alpern
Lawrence
Four held on Brookville National Bank robbery bonds set
Commissioner Edward A. Snodgrass set bonds at 5,000 dollars each for Dorothy McCandless 19 Ralph Richardson 23 Joseph Staples 34 and John Staples 29 all of Pennsylvania accused in the 425 dollar Brookville National bank robbery. The quartet was captured at a road block in Kittanning near Brookville an hour after the May 6 holdup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Edward A. Snodgrass
Brookville National
Dorothy McCandless
Butler
Ralph Richardson
Butler Joseph Staples
John
Kittanning
Brookville
Weather Outlook for Pennsylvania Tuesday to Wednesday
Western Pennsylvania shows partly cloudy skies with a cool and windy feel and scattered showers on Tuesday. By Wednesday conditions brighten to fair and slightly warmer. Eastern Pennsylvania also has partly cloudy skies with cooler, breezier Tuesday and improving warmth on Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania
Somerset Weather Report Summary
Daily weather notes report data for 24 hours ending 5 30 pm Monday with a high of 55 and a low of 35 in MASI area. Precipitation measures show 65 units while nearby BAGUUI area records a 60 high and 41 low with PED levee influence indicating variable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Weather
David Grove
U. S. Weather Observer
Masi Oieceesseseesseecsesevesseyenseesseranennvenns
Baguui
Oisveicsecpasensan
Cascio's Fruit Market Spring Onions Extra Age Bunch
Local market Cascio's Fruit Market lists spring onions labeled extra age bunch priced at 156 per unit or bundle. Customers advised to verify weight and origin for freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascio’s
Iree
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