Taft Fails to Excite North West for Dark Horse Nomination
AP dispatch from Spokane Washington Sept 28 reports Senator Taft Robbins struggle to gain vocal support for a likely 448 Republican presidential bid. Pacific Northwest Republicans show open to a dark horse at Philadelphia next June with Dwight D Eisenhower and Robert Taft discussed as possible leaders, Dewey favored by many regulars, though Eisenhower variant talk is most common among rank and file in Washington and Oregon.
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Fire damages home of Dr Carpenter in Meadville
Meadville Sept 29 Liss estimated loss at $5,000 in a blaze that damaged the home of Dr W O J Carpenter dentist shortly after 9 am Sunday. Sparks from burning paper in a fireplace ignited the wooden shingles and spread to the attic. Firemen used three hose lines and confined damage to roof and attic. Dr Carpenter and Mrs Snodgrass were at home when the fire started. Snodgrass said he had emptied waste from a paper basket into the fire.
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Commission to Probe State Library Access Shortfall
Harrisburg September 29 The joint state government commission initiates an inquiry into why nearly 2 million citizens lack personal access to a free library within reasonable distance. Senator Weldon Heyburn chairs a panel to study needs for more free libraries and improved access, while another committee is formed to standardize agency procedures statewide.
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Victory Ointment and Neb-Tex antiseptic ad text
An old promotional notice advertises Victory Ointment for skin troubles including itching rashes and psoriasis. It markets the product as army developed and safe for babies, with tubes or jars sold in Corry by Lindsley’s, and also promotes Neb-Tex antiseptic pink tablets for kidney issues.
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Truman cites need for special session
Members debate how to fund relief for Europe as Secretary Marshall presses for quick action. Senators McClellan and Fussell floated using Export-Import Bank funds, estimated at 800 million, to bridge to Marshall plan aid. Taft suggested bank powers could cover European relief while Congress debates long term plan. The note marks a shift toward emergency action ahead of a full reconvening of Congress. The final line mentions the 1707 1708 Fujiyama eruption, detaching from the main policy discussion.
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Mother Kills Daughter Then Takes Own Life in New Jersey
In Williamstown, New Jersey, 49-year-old Mrs. Elle John killed her 17-year-old daughter Janice and then shot herself with a shotgun. Coroner Clarence Bowersox said the bodies were found in the basement of the family farmhouse seven miles east of the Gloucester county community. State Police Sgt. George Probert noted the mother had been in poor health for three months and died by self-inflicted gunshot after using a 12-inch ruler to trigger the trigger. The husband, Joseph H. Kuhn, a turkey breeder, found the bodies.
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Federal payroll cuts reported by civil service panel
Washington September 29 civil service officials told the Civil Service Committee that August payrolls fell by 44 342 workers. Chairman Rees R Kan released the figures and said the reductions were substantial though claimed heavy cuts continue. He noted total civilian employment for August.
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Harrisburg Man Beatty Executed for Wife Murder
Joshua Beatty, 7 year old Harrisburg steelworker, was executed by electric chair at Rockview Penitentiary after his conviction for first degree murder in the death of his estranged wife. Governor Duff's reprieve did not arrive as the executive branch funds show a two million plus balance. Beatty spoke of reprieve until the end, declaring no fear and belief the governor would act.
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Harrisburg restaurant murder to die in electric chair
William Paul Byron aged 40 and Frederick Moyer aged 25 face execution by electric chair for the July 12 1946 gasoline station holdup in Folsom Pennsylvania and the fatal shooting of a bystander as well as the earlier December restaurant attack that killed a 35 year old waitress named Carte in Harrisburg.
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Frederick Moyer
Folsom
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