Amnesia victim Warren Houston identified by father in Somerset
A 25 year old man known as Warren Houston or Mr X regained memory after brain surgery. His father Benjamin Houston of Berlin identified him in Somerset as his son. The case follows memory lapses since a lumber yard accident three years earlier.
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Somerset
Mr. X
Warren Houston
Somerset Street
Benjamin Houston
South Street
Berlin
J. O. Landis
Warren
Houston
Landis
W. Campbell
Campbell
Charles Campbell
Church Avenue
McKees Rocks
Forrest Brant
Somerset Community Hospital
Laurel Hill
William Campbell
Kittaning
R. D
Barna Jailed on Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct
Barna, 22, of Stoystown RD 2, was committed to the county jail Monday on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct in a case filed before Justice H. S. Whipperman of North Center Avenue.
Petition of 180 Farmers In Senate
A petition urging settlement of unpaid claims for land taken by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for the Harrisburg Pittsburgh express highway was presented to the State Senate by John H. Dent. The 180 signers from Westmoreland and Somerset counties call on Governor James to demand prompt payment while legislation to extend the turnpike to Philadelphia advances with federal funds.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
State Senate
John H. Dent
Westmoreland
Somerset
James
Senate
House
Philadelphia
General Assembly
G. Mason Owlett
Dent
Turnpike Commission
Seventeen Bills Move Forward in State Senate
In Harrisburg on May 13 the administration’s entire 1940 legislative program was received by the state senate finance committee and given first readings. Republicans and Democrats urged caution with public hearings while predicting passage by midweek. Senator Anthony J. Disilvestro urged against a blitzkrieg approach.
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Harrisburg
State Senate
Finance Committee
Anthony J. Disilvestro
Philadelphia
Five Fire Companies Battle Davidsville Blaze
A Saturday night fire damaged the rear of a three story frame apartment building in Davidsville causing several hundred dollars in damage. Volunteer firemen from five communities fought the blaze and controlled it, while residents of about six families fled to the street. The former Donges hotel, later bought by a Johnstown real estate firm, had been converted into apartments.
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Davidsville
Johnstown
Jail Pair For Car Theft Reported In Cairnbrook
Two Somerset county men, Anthony Gromack and Kurtzer, both of Cairnbrook, were lodged in Somerset county jail on larceny charges after their car theft investigation tied them to a vehicle parked beside the Lutheran church in Cairnbrook. State police recovered the automobile in Central City and charged them.
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Somerset County
Cairnbrook
Jennertown
Pennsylvania State Motor Police
Central City
Anthony Gromack
Andee Kurtzer
Cairnrook
Accident Fatal To Baby Boy Walter Frye Killed Crossing Route 30
Four year old Walter Dean Frye of Ligonier was struck by a Pittsburgh driver Harvey Burns on Route 30 east of Ligonier around 3:30 PM. He died instantly from multiple injuries including a broken neck and skull. Burns was released after investigation by Pennsylvania state motor police.
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Walter Dean Frye
Ligonier
R. D
Harvey E. Burns
Dormont Avenue
Pittsburgh
Greensburg Barracks
Pennsylvania State Motor Police
Burns
Young Frye
Eleven Counts Against Sine
David Sine, former Meyersdale clothing merchant, faced eleven more banking law charges as he appeared in Somerset for court. He was committed to the county jail after the arrest and habeas corpus petitions were filed seeking his release. Eight additional counts were brought by two prosecutors as defense lawyers sought a timely hearing.
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David Sine
Meyersdale
Somerset
Sine
Justice of the Peace
H. S. Whipperman
North Center Avenue
George L. Horner
Arthur Rush
Norman T. Boose
Sie
Philadelphia Democrats Postpone City Chairman Vote
Philadelphia Democrats delayed the election of a city chairman by one week to settle contests in nine wards over selection of city committeemen.
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Philadelphia
Democrats
Emma Goldman Dies in Toronto After Illness
Emma Goldman, internationally known anarchist, died at her Toronto home after several months of illness. Her death marks the end of a controversial career noted for advocacy of free speech and social reform.
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Emma Goldman
Toronto
Albert Flick Killed In Rare Farm Accident
Albert Flick a Bakersville resident died when an emergency brake released on a parked car rolled down a hill striking him and slamming his head against a boulder in Somerset County. The 84 year old farmer was visiting the Hans farm when six year old James Nicholson activated the car radio and sparked the fatal crash. Coroner Dr. Sass ruled a fractured skull from a farm accident and no inquest. Survived by widow Mary and four children. Funeral planned at Samuels Lutheran Church in Jefferson Township.
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Albert Flick
Jefferson Township
Somerset County
Bakersville
Somerset
R. D
James Nicholson
Hans Farm
Roy J
Countryman
Nicholson
Flick
J. A. Blair
Mary C
Shanlis) Flick
Oliver
Harry
Homer
James
Jacob H. Flick
Alanvale
Olive Barron
Samuels Lutheran Church
C. A. Shilke
Sipesville
Mother and Kiddies Narrowly Escape Train Collision
Mrs. Rob ert M. Jones of Tioga and her two children escaped death when a westbound passenger train demolished their car at a grade crossing near Tyrone. The stalled car blocked the tracks as detour signs confused the driver. station employee Harry D. Smith and Robert Crawford pulled the mother and children away seconds before the locomotive struck. Mrs. Jones was bound for Hollidaysburg to visit her parents.
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Altoona
Robert M. Jones
Tioga
Tyrone
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harry D. Smith
Robert Crawford
Britain War Efforts Rally as Royal Refugees Flee
London reports Prime Minister Churchill’s leadership amid bold action in the Low Countries. Crown Princess Juliana and Queen Wilhelmina arrived in Br itain as British forces bombarded German positions and RAF pilots claimed numerous enemy planes. The Home Front braces for hard times while the royal family seeks safety and UK troops wage a multi front fight.
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Great Brin
Winston Churchill
House of Lords
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Prince Bernhard
Wilhelmina
George VI
Liverpool
Foreign Office
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Air Ministry
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Britain
Churchill
Batte
Parole Promised If He Quits State
Judge Norman T. Boose promised parole to Henry Southern of Somerset a burglary convict serving a work house sentence if his wife could secure him work in another state and move the family from Pennsylvania authorities agreed noting the condition. Mrs Southern sought parole last Saturday and a hearing followed Monday with city police sheriff and district attorney approving the move.
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Norman T. Boose
Henry Southern
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Allied Motorized Forces Press German Drive in Low Countries
May 13 dispatch reports allied motorized columns firing on massive German attacks across the Netherlands and Belgium, with retreat aligned to strategic plans. French tanks countered west of Liege as Belgian and Luxembourg fronts show heavy fighting near Longwy and in the Ardennes.
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French War Ministry
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Swastika on Citadel of Liege as German forces advance
German legions hoisted their swastika flag over Liege Citadel and pushed into the Belgian city amid a broader drive through the Low Countries. Berlin said air battles were fierce with hundreds of German planes destroyed, while Dutch forces faced large German units and Dutch towns fell under occupation.
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Belgian Ciy
Low Countries
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Rotterdam
Dnb
Holland
Dutch Quit Italy After Fake Crisis
Large numbers of Dutch citizens left Italy amid demonstrations against Britain and France with some heading to France after consulting The Netherlands legation. Fascist students marched in Rome while police dispersed the crowds. Mussolini ordered fortifications strengthened along the French frontier as observers call the crisis artificial to divert Allied attention. Detectives reinforced Vatican gates amid tensions with the Vatican.
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Richard G. Maslock
Rome
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Britain
France
Netherlands
England
Germany
Belgium
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Greece
Switzerland
Valley of the
Il Duce
Mussolini
Vatican
Dutch Government Flees as Germans Break Grebbe Line
Amsterdam reports Germans pierced the Grebbe water defense. Dutch leaders relocate government. Queen Wilhelmina escapes to Britain amid fears of a Fifth Column. Dutch authorities arrest 300 suspected traitors in Amsterdam, bring total detentions to 900.
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Amsterdam
Allies Lead In Naval Power But Lag In Air Across Five Belligerents
A wartime tabulation shows Allied naval tonnage and manpower surpass Germany while air strength favors the Allies only in total aircraft numbers. Germany may field more first line planes. Official data list totals for army manpower and navy but air force figures rely on expert estimates.
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Germany
War and Navy Departments
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Army
Washington
Navy
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Somerset Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather note by David Grove reports the 24 hour period from 5:30 p m Sunday to 5:30 p m Monday. Includes temperature, minimum, maximum, and precipitation amounts with a comparison to the previous year’s figures.
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Somerset Weather
David Grove
U. S. Weather Observer
Weather Forecast for the Mid Atlantic and Northeast
Weather bulletin notes scattered showers across West Virginia Tuesday and Tuesday night likely ending by Wednesday with cooler temperatures. Western Pennsylvania also sees showers Tuesday into Tuesday night, followed by cooler conditions. Eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland expect cloudy skies then scattered showers at night and a cooler Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
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