Angry Soviet Soldiers Leave Missions House Blockade Ends
Eight Soviet soldiers departed the Russian repatriation mission in Frankfurt ending a days long blockade by U S military police. Authorities ordered the convoy to Berlin to comply. The mission building showed disorder after the exit with ruined rooms and scattered chess sets and a vodka bottle. Continued on page Three.
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Associated Press
Frankfurt
Germay
Germany
Stander
Austin
Berlin
Byck
Xoldien
Russtoy
Tramiefurt
Leigh
Hele
Daelus D. Clay
Clay
Russia
Yalta Eid Teheran
Amy
Theomyricus
East and
Wes
Beltaln
Change Times for Air Mall Pick-Up Route Schedules
A new air mall schedule for the Pittsburgh Jamestown route will take effect next Monday the 10th. All American Airways informed the Mast Office the pick-up times will be dispatched from the station at 8 07 a.m. and 12 07 p.m. on the northbound trip and 24 a.m. and 1 54 p.m. on the coastbound trip. The service is expected to continue until June 18. the changes are due to daylight lengthening.
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Pittsburgh-Jamestown
All American Airways, Inc
The
Inc
Eset
Sea Forts
Howe
Five Firemen Die in Charleston Blaze Tragedy
Five firemen were killed and nine hospitalized when a fire swept two blocks of Charleston's business district. The Woolworth store and surrounding buildings burned as flames trapped workers in the basement. Firemen Frank Shaw, Richard McCormick, Fred Stiggeis, Park Miser, and George Cusatis perished. bank and Woolworth officials estimated losses near 1 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Sharleston
Murth
Janie
Woolworth
Hongy
Paul
Charlestey National Bank
Art Krespe
Willem Ope
Uf Kresee’s
Jom
CL. Swayee
Woolworth's
Te Company
Vialleeel
Paul Joseph Dies Sudden, War Veteran Remembered
Paul Joseph, a longtime Army veteran with twenty years of service and a member of the Tranahle Thompsatt Post, died suddenly after a long illness. He enlisted in 1941, rose to master sergeant and later became a first lieutenant, serving at various Army posts and retiring in 1946. He is survived by his wife, two children, his mother, and a sister. Funeral arrangements are pending word from Mrs. Joseph.
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Paul D. Fuseph
WSS. Army
Jousply
Baries
Bub
Jere
Ariel Veel
Sorgine
Lake Placid
N.Y
Walter Fed
Army Hospital
Joseph
Tranahle ‘Thompsatt
En FR. Joseph
Friblay Marie
Faull J. Jr
Port Angeles
Washington
Cora Joseph
Sylet
Lawrence Snow
Bracken-Keating
Ten Fighter Units of PNG Activated at Pittsburgh
Major General Frank A Weber ordered activation of ten Pennsylvania National Guard fighter units at Pittsburgh airport Coragnolls. The units include a fighter group headquarters two fighter squadrons a service group headquarters two utility flights two weather stations and two service detachments. A lease with Allegheny county for 70 acres to build facilities at an estimated $2,000,000 in federal funds has been signed with construction to begin soon.
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Harrisburg
Frank A. Weber
S~e
Pennsylvania National Guard
Greater Pittsburgh
Alport Coragnolls
Weber
Allegheny County
C of C Reviews Year’s Work At Annual Dinner
Members of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce heard a retrospective of the year’s efforts at the annual dinner held at the Columbus Community Church. President Rael Cherry presided as Roger Brown reviewed community projects including Community Chess, Clean Up Week, Rotating travel through Lis selon, and the Christmas Tiphtte project. The leasing report by Charles Bracken showed a balance of 861 by January 1, funded largely by dues and gifts. salaries and general expenses were the main costs. New directors Arthur Martin Arnold Seastead Francis Hooper Richard Rossbacher and Harry Wheeler were introduced. existing directors included Philip Zalmeck Robert Ott and Raleigh VanTasse. Rob Tunnell of the Retail Merchants spoke on goals for the coming year and the Corry Days events, with plans for March 17. A chicken dinner and table flowers completed the evening.
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Gary Charper
Commmerce
Chamber
Armel Dian
Columbus Cuilmunity Church
Roger Brown
Rael Cherry
Clean Uy
Lisselon
Organizur
Charlas Bracken
Win
Mr. Cherry
Arthur Martin
Arnul Seastead
Francis Hooper
Richard Rossbacher
Herry Wheeler
Philip Zalmeck
Robert Ott
Richard Bochotwet
Roper Brown
Raleigh VanTasse
Joseph Mytman
Corry
Bare
Robteh Tunnell
Bse
Cory Days
David Livingston
Helen Tones
Lou Abspuit
Harry Baruch
Foradora Blower Shay
Three Killed in County in February Traffic Toll
State Police in Esta county report February saw 30 traffic accidents in Lawrence Park area. Three fatalities and 12 injuries occurred, with vehicle and property damage near $15,100. Arrests for traffic violations rose sharply to 327, while month to month and year comparisons show mixed trends. Educator James Roland Angell, Yale University president emeritus, dies in New Haven at age 70 after long illness.
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Este County
Hives
James Maroney
Lawrence Park Barracks
New Haven
Conn
James Roland Angell
Yale University
Angell
Yale
Hamden
National Broadcasting "Companys Tenn
Death Demanded For 4 Churchmen
A bipartisan State Senate committee in Harrisburg reviewed possible tax hikes to raise about 22 million dollars in revenue. A proposed increase in inheritance taxes and a soft drink levy were discussed as substitutes, with support and opposition noted among Republican leaders. The plan aims to fund the budget needs, including state highway and local government aid, while balancing potential revenue gains across direct and estate taxes.
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Senate
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Avy
James A. Geltz
R-Allatheny
Servie Finance Committee
Grauy
Thane
Dumme H
Hate
Geli
Piesels
Duit
Buts
Fevengo
Doh
G. Snowden
Unemployment Climbs to 9.4 Million in February
Washington reports 650000 more jobless in February bringing total joblessness to 9.4 million, the highest since the war. Weather and seasonal layoffs contribute, with 1.25 million rise over the first two months of 1949.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Uwn
Pearl Harbor
U.S
Birmingham ball club wife and infant rescue reported
Mrs Beatty Van Eman, 22, wife of minor league player Bob Eman of the Birmingham club, and her four month old baby were rescued by neighbors after an attack at their apartment. They were taken to hospital for treatment.
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Meckees
Antighter
Fifth Aventis
Beatty van Eman
Bob Eman
Birmingham
Ala
Robertay
Valely
Board Re Crafts Zoning Measure
A city board revises a zoning measure over the next five weeks to fit the final form. Officials note dates for public hearings and expected actions, aiming for a coordinated plan aligned with the draft ordinance.
New Yuan Session Opens Amid Political Strife in Nanking
In Nanking on March 4 the new Yuan session opened with lawmakers pressing Premier Sin for protection of constitutional rights. Twelve members demanded compliance with decrees, criticizing Sin for failing to enforce measures including banning illegal arrests, abolishing the secret service, and releasing political prisoners. The debate sparked scathing rebukes of the cabinet and a transfer of functions to Canton discussed by Li Tsung Jen. Separately Nationalists and Communists in Peking plan strategies amid calls for peaceful action and a high-level conference with Mao Zedong era figures.
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Presa Nanking
Yian
Li Tsung-Jen
Sin
South China
Canton
Mov
Liz
Perpine
Li-San
Wuha
Mao Tee
Norway joins West bloc amid shift against Russia
March 4 report flags Norway officially aligned with the United States led Atlantic powers, joining the Western security pact despite pacifist opposition. Morgenstierne confirmed the decision after parliamentary approval, while Sweden remained neutral. In Pittsburgh, unemployment rose to 50,000 in the local labor market area, surpassing 1931 levels.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sixtepis
Norway
Hefei
Russia
Wilheliz
Afurthe
de Morgenstierne
State Department
Tis Colby
Netlons
Uraeing
North Allande
Denmark
Lesves
Sweden
Norweswe
Morgenstietnie
Pittsburgh
Patrick T. Pagan
Pennsylvania
Pasar
Mead Park Receives County Grant For Ward Improvements
Local authorities announce a $1,000 grant to Mead Park from county funds aimed at ward improvements. The measure, debated by the community and overseen by the commission, seeks to enhance facilities and expand safety measures.
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Mead Park
Furloughed Ajax Plant Plans Temporary Shift
Fifty workers at the Ajax plant are furloughed as management shifts operations for a two week period. Production moves to a foundry facility and subcontracting is arranged to support oil and gas drilling equipment needs amid a weak market and seasonal demand. The change aims to keep the plant operating with minimal disruption once furloughs end.
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Ajax
Ajax al Tiags
Wbuilt
Willenti Ligue
Thane Tn
Senate Committee Approves Labor Bill Amid Bitter Protests
The Senate Labor Committee backed the Tristan Linox Bill to repeal the Taft Hartley Act and restore the Wagner Act framework in a party line vote. Democrats supported the measure while Republicans opposed, with Taft criticizing the forced vote as high handed.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Taft Fartley
Taft
Toe Rani
Hesses Einre
Tali
Albany
Republiowys
Treasury Buport Washington Budget Receipts and Debts
Treasury Buport Washington reports March 2 budget figures with receipts of 354 255 280 29 dollars expenditures 127 909 65 51 dollars cash balance 4 494 175 085 28 dollars and total debt 252 130 457 948 05 dollars.
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Treasury
Buport
Washington
US Sailor Missing 19 Months Claims Shanghaied Into Legion
Canton March 4 James Pattioyi and Jangie ulcers on orders. A U S sailor from the American consul reports he vanished from his ship The American in 19 months and was allegedly seized and forced into the French Foreign Legion. He says he was kept under guard in Paris and Nice, escaped partly, then traveled by foot and river to reach safety. The man wrote letters to the U S ambassador seeking help, but reports indicate only partial replies as authorities pursue his case.
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Canton
James Pattioyi
Jangie
Rgk Rysa
Ryan
Telr
le I
Ryanead
Monge Street
Huntington
Ihs
Dickson
San Remo
Italy
U. S
Paris
Tadochina
Tim
France
Tovatbaeh- Cantons Fe
Jbelalirion
Amlitars
Met Opera Star Named Parent of Young Girl
York March 4 Met opera tenor Ferrucio Taglavini acknowledged fathering a child with Mary Phillips, a 28 year old singer. The child, a girl born May 5 1947, prompted a paternity trial where Taglavini denied a plot to ruin his career or marriage. Three special sessions of the court heard the case and sided with Phillips in a two part decision.
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Mish Phillip
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