Frightful blackout recalls 1950 northern blackout chaos
A readerly snapshot recalls the September 4, 1950 Sunday blackout across Dbery and the northeastern United States. The sky darkened from 2:45 to 3:45 PM amid smoky skies blamed on vast forest fires, while residents speculated wildly about an apocalyptic eclipse and the end of the world. Local farmers in Crawford county weigh soil and crop plans as harvest continues and beans move to North Girard for freezing. Police report reckless driving incidents, court notices, and traffic crackdowns alongside military and public welfare updates.
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Indiana senator fights tax hike in Senate clash
Washington dispatch reports Senator Jenner Republican Indiana declares unalterably opposed to any tax increase or revenue bill. He opposes the pending 5.506 billion dollar measure, while Senate finance committee trims back the House 7.2 billion plan. President Truman calls for a 10 billion dollar hike to fund preparedness and curb inflation as the Senate moves to early sessions with debate proceeding slowly. Police report a Paris couple admits robbing church collection boxes for three years, netting about 30 dollars daily, using glued knitting needles as tools.
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Defense rests in trial of ex police chief Hoyt
In Somersht Pa on September 24 the defense rested in the murder trial of former Police Chief Ned J Hoyt age 50 of nearby Confluence charged with killing Wallace Conway 51 and his son Donald 30 on May 1 Hoyt testified he acted in self defense after they attacked him Twenty defense witnesses including four character witnesses testified to Hoyts good standing in the community
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Strike Ends as 150 Students Return to Class
About 80 Mount Carmel Township High School students ended a week long strike over a merger proposal with Mount Carmel borough. They returned to classes after a promise by the Mount Carmel Taxpayers Association to file a court suit. The suit would seek an injunction stopping township board actions until a pending ouster matter is decided.
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Professor Dies In Plane Crash In Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss September 24 Associate professor Kenneth J Snedden of Anita Pennsylvania, teaching air science at Mississippi State College, was killed when a P 38 fighter crashed into the business district. The craft exploded after hitting earth, burning fiercely for two hours before rescuers could reach the wreckage near Starkville city hall. The cause is not known though the plane is believed owned by Dr Harold Flinish dean of MSU engineering. Snedden had picked up the plane at Meridian to fly it back to Starkville.
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Action Delayed On McCarthy Ouster Resolution
Washington Sept 24 Senate rules subcommittee again delayed action on a resolution to investigate grounds to oust Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin. Chairman Gillette said a fuller meeting would occur later, with no decisions reached in the morning session. McCarthy said administration forces lack the guts for a showdown on expulsion. The Benton sponsored measure would go to the Senate if approved, needing two thirds of those voting to oust.
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Pro jected to JR view 0 wins all-time
A brief note reports ise B se 08 projection to junior view 0 achieving an all-time win record. The item highlights a standout performance and places the subject at the top of the historical tally. No further context or entities are specified in the readable text.
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