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blaih ronrrrs oldest daily KxwiFAra. 2 ALTOOSA TBIBrXE. TeaT, Jaanary 1151 Inaugural Sidelight 5p Blair County Official Inaugurated (Continued from Page 1) shoulders of their father. Members of hit family gave him a gavel. ADDRESSES JUDGE Vithinsky Calls For l.Y To End Deadlock (Continued from Fft 1) Allied delegates at this forward ramp had no comment on the connection between "shinsky's move and the Communist tactic at the truce but it appeared that the Red delegatet wre making ure there would be no progress while Vithinsky made his pit Mi.

The gyrations of the Rods Mon-day nevertheless amazed allied officials. They hoped that the pattern of (the Communist tactics would come clearer at further meeting! scheduled at 11 A. Tuesday (9 P. M. Monday.

ESTL Vie Adm. Turner Joy, senior I'X delegate, went to Tokyo and issued a statement declaring: -With each patting day there la less and less reason to think the Communists really want a stable armistice. Korea lV Allied Infantrymen fought within grenade-throwing distance of an important outpost position on the western front Monday but the Red forced them back. A U. S.

Eighth army briefing effieer said the United Nations troops battled into the 12th I straight day Tuesday for a small hill west of Korangpo. They lost it rvc. 2s. The struggle has been named the battle of Sasi Bulge The briefing officer said Red casualties have been heavy during the long engagement. But he added that the allied position had worsened because of a withdrawal Sunday from an important hill position.

"Grandpa Ain't Crabby No Mart!" Coarse Xot, My RUPTURE TROUBLE IS GONE! "The hour I spent at SYKES' put me back on my feet for good: I feel 10 years What Would You Give to be in Grandpa's Shoes? Gtrynn Dodson Elected To School Board (Continued from Page 1) much thereo' at may be needed In anticipation of current revenues, said money to.be used for the payment of current expenses and debt service of said school district only. "2, That uid loan or loans shall be evidenced by demand notes in the amount at may be needed frcm time to time, bearing inter-ett at a rate not exceeding Sniper annum, all of said notes to be told to the Altoona Trust Company, Central Trust Company and the First National Bank, all of Altoona, Pennsylvania, at par. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED and it is hereby resolved, that the President and Secretary of the Board of Director of said school district are hereby authorized to sign said notes in the name of said school district and to attach the seal of said school district thereto." RESIGNATIONS The following resignations were accepted: Betty J. Borger, teach-er of Special Education. Theodore Roosevelt Junior High school; Rose iFlynnl Schwer, teacher of Grade 2, Washington school; and Jacqueline (Lehman) Ross, assistant in Public The request of Irene V.

Weest who ha had 23 years of service in the Altoona schools and underwent a serious operation on her heart valve in November, for Sabbatical leave has been granted. A new act of the legislative provides for half salary to employes on sabbatical leave up to a maximum of $2,500 for a full year and $1,250 for a half year, the auperiniendent revealed in his report. John R. Stewart has been secured as a substitute teacher to complete the new year, in the vacancy caused by the death of Miss Ruth Grove, SALARY ADJUSTMENTS Salary adjustments requited by new acts of the legislature were reported as follows by Dr. Denniston.

For teachers with standard certification a minimum salary of $2,400 with 8 increments of $200 taking them to a maximum of $4,000. For teachers with a college certificate a minimum salary of $2,400 with 10 increments of $200 taking them to a maximum of $4,400, and with the Master's Degree they will get two additional increments of $200 or a maximum of $4,800. For supervisors a minimum of $3,400 with 8 increments of $200 taking them to $3,000 and with a Master't Degree two additional increments of $200 to a Standing Of The Crews Middle Division Maim line Pool Time after 12:01 A. M. Train crews to so: 2S0 216 240 22S 214 238 236 223 231 227 241 223 Engine crew to go: 243 232 243 249 224 24S 227 214 233 236 215 229 250 228 237 14S 142 Extra Enginemen, McGahan, Emeigh.

Reeder, Haymer, Haupt Enginemen Vacancies: 3. Firemen Vacancies: 2. Extra Conductors: Myers, Eok-ert, Gott, Julius. Gainsvors, Alec. Conductor vacancies: 5.

Extra Brakemen: Humphrey-, Estep, M. Smith, McCall, Gun-sallus. Green, Kronister. Brakemen Vacancies: 2. Altoena Northumberland Pool Time after 12:01 A.

M. Crew to go: 302 501 Alt. Souttiport Pool Time after 12:01 A. M. Crews to go: 352 422 421 Pittsburgh Division Time after 12:01 A.

M. Alt. Side-Pitc. Pool Engine Crews: 503 508 511 502 512 51S 504 E. Slope Helper Crews: 567 555 573 574 568 565 564 576 Extra Enginemen: Bollinger.

MeCombs. Lovvman. Farabaugh. Stessney, Jor.es. Ritchey, Sarf, Huffman.

Ar.srr.an. Blor.tr Enginemen Vacancies: 8. Extra Firemen: Fluke, Martin. Jewel. Bauer.

Wiley, Springman, Myers, VanScoyoc. Firemen Vacancies: 7. Perm Alto Hotel Altoona FRIDAY, JAN. 11th HOURS: 10 AM. to F.M.

1 Merely sidelight of the inaugural ceremonie wre over Monday at the city hall. Said Mr. Walter H. Grovt to Roy F. Thompson as ht waa leaving the mayor' office: "Roy, which way are you going?" Replied Roy: "'Back to my office, why?" Answered Mr.

Grove, reaching into her pur: "Here, take these pennies and drop them in the parking meter. I'm afraid I'll get a Roy came back: "I wouldn't worry too much about the pennies and the parking meter if I were you." Came a hearty laugh from tho persons In the office of the major. Altoona May Be Diesel Repair Center (Continued from Page 1) Snyder, and Sam Hoover put a show of their own. Joe Figard. basso singer and retired rail, roader.

also tang "Ev ening Sentence. Club report were made by' Louts Cunningham, Softball; BUI Wilson, bowling; J. Preston Mauk, presentation of bowling award to Chalmer Shade; Mr. Clugh, programs; and President IX Robert Menchey. Gift of cigars, pent, 'pencils, miniature ten pint and matches were given out.

The movie "Shining Rail" and the weekly bowling schedule closed the evening of full activity. Fire Stceeps Section Of Atlantic City, $4 Million Loss ATLANTIC flame Monday swept through a two-block section of this seashore resort gutting a theater, shops and a large part of the St. Charles hotel on the boardwalk. The blare, which shot fire more than 100 feet into the air, also leveled three frame hotels and thirteen spacious rooming houses. City Fire Chief Rex Farley said damage "might go as high as $4,000,000." The St Charles and most other buildings were closed for the aea-1 son.

There ere 18 firemen, pol- i icemen ana other slightly injured in the fire, one of the worst in the resort' history. Flame nibbled at a section of the boardwalk itself, weakening the planks so that a fire apparatus stationed there fell through the board. Attorney Jubelirer waa the flrat to addreu the judge declaring that the jurist and his sons will long remember "this momentous occasion, first in the annals of state court history. You." he said, -art the 10th county judge to been chosen by the people to aerve them and we of the bar are proud to serve under your leadership. We pledge our full cooperation and hope that God will giye you the strength, the courage and the wisdom to judge your fellowmen with knowledge and understanding." In response, Judge Klepser thanked the citizens of the county for the high honor bestowed upon him.

Likewise, he thanked the bar for assurance of cooperation, stating that "together we can help keep Blair county a better place in which to live and rear our Attorney Kurtz, in presenting the first petition, recalled mem-ones of six county judges, terming them all able lawyer. Speaking of the new Judge, he (aid: "I have watched you for a quarter of a century, and saw' you rise both as a man and as an attorney. You will make a splendid judge nd may the Giver of gift be kind to you." In response. Judge Klepser praised Mr. Kurtz as a former district attorney and congressman.

Judge Klepser 's two brothers. ueorge Klepser and Ralph Klepser. were unable to attend the ceremonies. Mrs. Klepser's mother.

Mrs. John Henry Snyder of Carlisle, was amonr those present but her husband was absent because of illness. Two sisters of the judges wife. Mrs. Charles V.

Patterson of Williamsburg and Mrs. Juniata Stewart of were in the audience as was Mr. Patterson. Mrs. Klepser's brother.

Lionel B. Snyder of Williamsport, was another member of the family present for the occasion. Sgt. Robert Mock Home fFor 30Day Furlough Sgt. Robert F.

Mock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garence B. Mock. 2724 Oak Wehnwood.

has arrived at the home of his parents for a 30-day furlough, after serving four years with the 600th Air Force Band, at Clark Field, in the Philippines. After spending Ms leave with his parerti. Sgt Mock will report to Sampson" Ah Base for i further assignment Just think, your RUPTURE troubles gone when we take over. NO SIT.GERY no straps, buckles or belts to bind and chafe. NO INJECTIONS Remember, Lifetime Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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AUCNcars Semester's End The Altoona Undergraduate center is preparing for the term ination of the college's fall semester with classes scheduled to end Saturday, Jan. 19. Final examin ations will begin the following Monday, Steven A. Adler. AUG regis trar said Monday afternoon that a slight enrollment rite It expected for the tpiing semester, which begins February 4.

He said that 12 students will be transferring to the main Penn State campus at State College, but that they will be replaced with at least 15 new students. The spring semester dance will held Thursday, Jan. 17. at the Penn Alto hotel at 9 P. with music by the Vlnce Temofonte orchestra.

The schedule of final examina tions as announced by the center consists of a full weak of tests Jan. 21 through 25. Also nearlng an end is the centers foreign movies serie "Don Quixote." a Spanish film with 'English subtitles, will be shown in the caninus student union building Saturday at 7:45 P. M. The public as well as Stti-dent body may attend.

Nicholas Brentin, professor of Komance languages at the Penn sylvania State college, will be turn commentator. Preceding the main film will be a short on Don Quixote" through me courtesy or the Spanish Embassy in Washington, D. C. Hayward Is Housing Head Paul M. Hayward was reelected chairman of the Altoona housing authority at its annual reorganization meeting Saturday.

The authority announced that applications for tenancy in the Pleasant Village project will be probably accepted Monday, Feb. 4 at city hall. i Mrs. Harold C. Ruth.

Ill Rus-kin has been employed by the authority on a part-time basis to answer questions id to receive applications, it was announced. The authority is anticipating completion of two buildings with 14 individual dwelling units by March 1. After that all units will be rented as rapidly as they are finished. Other officers reelected for an other year were: vice chairman. Joseph H.

Orr; secretary, Frank Marsh; treasurer. Lawrence Schrenk, and solicitor, Louis S. Walton, Jr. The fifth member! of the board is Col. W.

A. Morgan. Bolger Reelected Head Of County Commissioners After being deadlocked until noon, Monday, an afternoon votv mg session ot the three Blair county commissioners resulted in the election of Herbert S. Bolger, as the president of the board; Milton Emeigh, vice 'president, and Raymond A. Wilker, secretary.

During the morning session of voting, the commissioners at tained harmony long enough to reelect Attorney Haberstroh as solicitor and Arthur M. Hess as chief clerk of the board. The election for the post of president of the board reached a stalemate when each of the members either refrained from voting, or else voted for himself. Finally, after fruitless marking of ballots during the morning session, a decision was reached at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, with Mr. Bolger, last year's president, retaining his post.

Deliveries Total 8,458 WASHINGTON UP) New railroad freight car deliveries during December totalled 8,458, the American Railway Car insti tute and Association of American Railroads reported jointly Monday. Deliveries for the full year 1951 came to 95,943 cars, The December output compared with 9,824 cars in November and 5,700 cars in December, 1950. The announcement said because of "insufficient steel allo cation by the national production authority," new car building reached 10,000 cars only in Oc tober, although this rate of pro duction per month has been a goal of the carriers since the out break of the Korean war. There was backlog of orders for 123,947 cars as of Jan. 1.

First Lutheran Church Slates Week's Services Tuesday through Friday serv ices will be held in the Firet Lutheran church, Twelfth avenue and Fourteenth street, at 7:30 P. M. -Tuesday, night Rev. Til- berg will preach, using for his theme, "Make Up Your Mind." Rev. David J.

Evans will pre side. The Chancel choir of the First Methodist church under the direction of Mrs. Marion Douglass will stag the popular anthem by Nobel Cain, "Ye Servant of God." Women's Aid, Middle To Hold Meeting Tuesday The regular open meeting of the Women's Aid, Midile division, will be held at South Altoona club house. Sixth avenue and Fifty- first street, Tuesday, Jan. 8, -at 1:30 P.

M. The will be L. charge of the division engineer's department, Mrs. J. F.

Piper, chairma. and will be a white elephant sale, so wrap your "white elephants' and ring them to the meeting to be auctioned off. It is hoped there Boro Council Seats Members The Hollidaytburg borough council reorganized at its regular meeting Monday night, President Logan E. Stiltler turned meeting over to Burgess James W. Hnyei who inducted Into office the new members and also the re-elected members at follows: Harry Robinson from the Mh ward.

Glenn Harris from the 6th ward and Paul Murray from the 7th ward, new members. William Bovvers of the First ward, Frank Geesey of the 2nd ward, Charles Ross of the 3rd ward and James F. Gromiller of the 4th ward, the reelected members. Mr. Stiffler was unanimously reelected at president by the council following the induction and Robert Gildea waa chosen vice president.

Joseph M. Frank was reelected treasurer and John E. Shrum as named secretary again. All the borough employes were retained by the council, Mr. Stiffler warmly thanked the council for its assistance and cooperation in the past and ex-pressed confidence that it would continue in the new term.

John J. Stark Promoted To Colonel In U. S. Army John J. Stark, a native of Altoona, and a recent weekend visitor at the home of his brother, E.

B. Stark, 530 Bell has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the United States air force, effective Dec. 19. Col. Stark has been serving for the past year and a half as a member of the joint staff of the joint chiefs of staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D.

C. He is assigned to the intelligence section of the joint chiefs. Prior to his present assignment, Col. Stark served for two years at headquarters of the United States air force in Washington, following his return from a tour of dutyVith the air force on Okinawa and Japan. Col.

Stark, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stark, is a graduate of the Altoona High school, class of 1930, and the United States Military academy at West Point, class of 1934.

He has been in the air force since 1942. He is married to the former Jane Loveless of Washington. With their two children, John Jay 8. and Richard, 5 they reside at 4837 S. 28th Arlington, Va.

i Two Middle Division PRR Vets To Get Emblems Two Middle division employes this week will receive the Pennsylvania Railroad's service emblems In recognition of their long service records. They are: O. W. Lewis, passenger brakeman, who will be awarded the 40-year service button, and P. E.

Brown, block operator, who will be given the 25-year emblem. Mr. Lewis resides at 415 W. 20th Tyrone, and he has been unable to work for several years because of illness. Mr.

Brown's home is at 4 E. 10th St. Tyrone. S. A.

Nichols, passenger trainmaster, will make the presentations. Union Must Pay Damages Caused Firm During Strike WASHINGTON UP) The Supreme court decided Monday that Harry Bridges' International Longshoremen's union will have to pay $750,000 in damages to an Alaska lumber company. The Juneau Spruce company of Juneau, Alaska, sued under the Taft-Harley labor act, charging that picketing and ceorcive statements by the union damaged its business. The damages were awarded by the Alaskan U. S.

district court, and upheld by the U. S. Circuit court in San Francisco. The Alaska corporation said that by picketing and other means the longshoremen's organization tried to force the company to give barge-loading work to its members. Juneau Spruce at that time had a contract with the CIO Woodworkers of America.

Eight Returning Home From Korean Front Eight district men, seven of them from Altoona, are due to arrive at Seattle, from the far east on a navy transport bringing troops home on rotation. They are: Cpl. Raymond Keagy, 212 Allegheny Pfc. John S. Beyers, 1500 Lloyd Cpl.

Milton M. Davis, 1013 Chestnut Sgt Frank J. Frank Dunio, 827 8th 1st Lt Arch S. Heis-ling, 1924 3rd Cpl. Melvin S.

Pfahler, Altoona R. D. 1, Box 756; Pfc. Edward M. Schroth, 1517 18th St, and MSgt.

Duke V. Fisher, 508 Cleveland Gallitzin. French Govt. Quits PARIS UP) France's flve-months-old coalition government resigned Monday night after losing a vote of confidence in the national assembly. France threatened with a long government crisis at one of the most crucial moments in international relations.

Premier Rene Pleven and his middle-of-the-road cabinet turned in their resignations after the assembly defeated them by 341 to 243 in the first of eight scheduled confidence votes on economy measures for the 1952 budget. The first vote was on government proposals to cut the huge deficit in the state-owned railways. V5 HAD LIVES AGAIN IN LETTER "Pray for your daddy, Mike, and remember I love you 'fifteen'." This in a hand-printed letter which John P. Kelly, 26, San Antonio, wrote to his son, John Michael, 4, on Christmas Eve from Korea, will serve as a keepsake for the youngster as he grows up. Kelly was 'fatally injured in a C-47 crash at Itazuka Air Base In Japan Dec.

27. His last letter was received by the boy Jan. 2. The "fifteen" referred to the sergeant's letter was the first number the child teamed to say. (AP Wirephoto).

But Gen. Eisenhower Won't Run For Post (Continued from Page 1) not yet committed himself in so many words, but has said he is "not running away from opportunity of running" for president. Kefauver said he has made an appointment to see Mr. Truman a week from Tuesday. "I expect to talk to the President about political matters and also about the crime program in congress," he said.

Hays, after a recent White House call, said he suggested to Mr. Truman that he talk to Kefauver about politics. Asked about the suggestion at a news conference, the President indicated some coolness toward the idea but said Kefauver, was welcome any time he asked for an appointment. Still another name bobbed up at least tentatively on the growing list of GOP. possibilities during the day Senator Homer Ferguson (R-Mich), Rep.

Potter (R-Mich) proposed Ferguson as a "straight-dovvn-the-middle" GOP dark horse candidate. said he appreciated Potter's suggestion, but commented: "I haven't been thinking much about running for TAFT'S VIEW While "most Republicans interpreted Eisenhower's statement as a clear expression of his willingness to be a candidate, Senator Taft (R-Ohio), an avowed candidate, said it indicated only that Eisenhower "would accept a draft" for the nomination. Taft said it would not affect his own campaign, commenting: "My own campaign to run was made on the assumption that there would be other candidates and that Gen. Eisenhower might be one-of them." Besides Taft, the other avowed candidates so far are Gov. Earl Warren of California and former Gov.

Harold E. Stassen of Min-1 nesota. Stassen is now oh leave from the presidency of the University of Pennsylvania. Republican supporters gleefully hailed Eisenhower's statement as a death blow to any Democratic hopes of nominating him on the Democratic ticket. Senator Lodge (R-Mass), national manager of a GOP campaign for- the general, who touched off the new flurry by declaring Monday that Eisenhower's name would be entered in the 11 New Hampshire primary, commented: "This statement marks an historic moment in the history of our country- It means America will have the kind of inspired leadership it so richly deserves." On the other hand, Senator Green (D-RI) called the general's statement "A very neat job of beating around the bush a little too neat" Senator Magnuson (D-Wash) said he thought "it indicates Eisenhower might not be adverse to being drafted, but Republican conventions seldom draft They want a man who wants, to be a candidate." In Paris, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky made this chuckling comme'nt on Eisenhower: "Let him run.

I have no objection." Knights Of Columbus Council Receives Class -The Knights of Columbus Council 551, received a first degree class, Sunday; evening, at their regular meeting. Twin Francis and Edward Fochler, of 1906 12th who are employed by the Bell tTeleDhone comDanv. were accepted into membership to gether. heating plants. Board action authorized Dr.

Denniston to arrange an extension class for employed store clerks in distributive education. Salary of the instructor will be reimbursed by the state for 80. A request for this course was initiated by a local business firm, the superintendent stated. JACKSOX, CHICAGO. ILL, Like te any other Why it is Necessary to Raise Telephone Rates business, this Company ha time.

That waa the only increase in our telephone rates in the last twenty-eight years in striking contrast to the increase in cost of almost everything else. been hard hit by the continued upward surre in the cost of running a business. The cost of everything that goes into furnishing telephone service has continued to go up. Expenses are increasing at a substantially faster rate than revenues in spite of the savings resulting from new and improved equipment and methods of operations. Under these circumstances, we must raise our prices like any other business).

But before this Company's rates can be raised, they are subject by law to investigation and review by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. maximum of $5,400. For principals with 40 to 60 teachers (Keith) a minimum of $4,200 with increments of $200 taking them to $5,800 and two additional increments of $200 for a Master's Degree to a maximum of $6,200. For principals with 60 to 80 teachers (Roosevelt) a minimum of $4,600 with 8 increments of $200 taking them to $6,200 and two additional increments of $203 for a Master's Degree to a maximum of $6,600. For principals vith 80 or more teachert (Senior High) a minimum of $5,000 with 8 increments of $200 taking them to and two additional increments of $200 for a Master Degree to a maximum of $7,000.

For a tupervisor of special education a minimum of For a district superintendent with 300 or more teachers a minimum of $10,000. The Act further provides that each professional employe and each temporary employe shall receive for the school year 1951-52 an increase in salary in excess of that paid in 1950-51 of. not less than two increments. In reply to a letter from G. Stanley Ruth, secretary-manager of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, requesting the board to consider taking out three memberships in the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, the board authorized the secretary to contact the chamber.

It was stated that the board is not permitted to use tax money for such membership. This is the opinion of, the solicitor and President Paul Reynolds read it from the school code. board is always ready to cooperate with the Altoona Chamber of Commerce with reference to he city's industrial activities and the growing needs which they represent A letter was distributed from the AEA, stating the teachers desired the lump-sum partial payment 'of one-half the extra increment less taxes and retirement to be paid Feb. 5 "in order render financial assistance for Christmas and other current obligations." Marguerite Elouise Mauk, 518 E. Wopsononock was elected for an elementary teaching position.

She is a graduate, of Shippensburg State Teachers 'college and taught a year in Charo-bersburg. Dr. Denniston, as chairman for Pennsylvania of the cooperative program of educational administration, told of the three days of meetings contemplated by the Altoona Johnstown Windber group, a day each place, to talk over how to improve tchools. Mrs. Marjorle March was elected to represent the Altoona district Dr.

Chetter Eastep, tchool psychologist is. awaiting assignment with the armed forces, having sent a telegram relative to the matter, but not having been Informed of any assignment as yet He had reported to a camp last summer but was given an extension of, time as a civilian. The board is retaining the same committee on school lighting and voted to continue to look after the lighting in the remainder of the schools. Tierney; engineers, were named to inspect the Jefferson and Lowell schools in anticipation of installing new, Like any other business, we must buy materials, services and supplies at prices that have continued to rise. Like any other business, we have had to meet sharply mounting taxes which affect the cost of any, product or service.

In the last three I years, our Federal and State tax bill bis more than doubled. Like any other business, we are paying substantially higher wages to keep pace with the general trend. Wages are by far the biggest single hem of telephone expense. Thousands of people in Pennsylvania are waiting for telephone service. Thousands more apply each month.

We must take care of them. In addition, we must continue to furnish good telephone service for our customers. And, finally, the vital communications requirements of National Defense must be met 'To do the job, we must continue to expand. But, unlike many other businesses, we as a public utility do not get the dollars needed for large scale expansion from the money our customers pay us for service. Money to expand telephone facilities must come largely from investors.

And we must, of course, pay a fair return for the use of their dollars. The result of higher coeta, higher taxes and higher wages has been a sharp downward trend in earning on our plant investment which has been greatly enlarged in the past three years. The increase in telephone rates which became effective in 1S49 falls far short of offsetting these factors which have developed since that It is in the public interest that the Telephone Company be in a sound financial position so that it can continue to discharge its responsibilities. We have mailed to each of our customers information oa the rate changes for his community. Complete schedules of these rates are now on file in our Business Offices.

THE SElt TELEPHONE COMPANY OP PENNSYLVANIA will be a good attendance. A door prize ill be awarded 4.