Indiana Airspace Fight Spurs Borough Vote
Indiana Borough Council split seven to four over All-American Airways abandonment plans. A committee was formed to study runway improvements while no budget funds exist for major airport expenditures. A civic delegation heads to CAB hearings to seek intervention in the airline’s charter revision, aiming to protect Indiana Municipal Airport plans and promote regional aviation growth.
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Indiana
All-American Airways of
Robert Fisher
Lewis McGill
Mike Wida
Chamber of Commerce
Simpson
Ray
Harris
Duncan
Streams
Steel
Shea
Steetle
Hoffman
Breakiron
Robeson
Mikesell
Turner Streams
Ray Simpson
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
CAB
All American Airways
Borough Council
Kimball
Gill
Tarrytown
Pennsylvania
State Aeronautical Commission
McGranery Seeks Senate Support for Diplomat Posts
President Truman backs James P. McGranery for attorney general and seeks Senate confirmation. McGranery pledges to rely on FBI director Hoover to assess potential government wrongdoing, as the Justice Department undergoes a clean-up led from within. The nomination follows McGrath’s abrupt exit amid a corruption probe and Morris’s dismissal during the semi independent search.
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Washington
Truman
James P. McGranery
White House
McGranery
J. Howard McGrath
McGrath
Newbold Morris
Department of Justice
Senate
Philadelphia
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Justice Department
Morris
Last Minute Bid to Stop Steel Strike
The federal wage chief sought to avert a steel strike by 700,000 workers by bringing industry and union officials to the bargaining table. Nathan Feinginer, chairman of the Wage Stabilization Board, would not confirm power to alter his board’s recommendation for a 17 cent hourly raise. The CIO United Steelworkers backed the WSB proposals while industry demanded government approval of a $12-a-ton steel price rise, threatening a midnight Tuesday strike if unresolved.
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New York
Nathan Feinginger
Wage Stabilization Board
CIO
United Steelworkers
WSB
Feinsinger
Wagel Stabilization Board
Washington
Steel
S. Mus Aa
New York Crash Kills Seven In Queens Area
A twin engine cargo plane crashed into Queens killing at least seven people and possibly many more. The flaming wreckage hit several buildings as police and rescue teams battled the blaze across a block-long area. Police inspector Thomas Boylan died when a wing struck a street.
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New York
Queens
New York International Airport
Aly Ahnad
AU Ae
Thomas Boylan
Elizabeth
N. J
East River
Manhattan
Two Air Transports Crashed Near Mobile In Fire
Salvage crews probed the smouldering wreckage of a C124 and a C47 after they collided over Mobile, killing 15 aboard. Fire and crash boats searched swamps for survivors, with reports of a possible parachute escape from the C47 and scattered debris near rail cars and storage tanks.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama State Docks
Coast Guard
Air Force
Tensaw
Brookle Air Force Base
Shere
Eisenhower Resignation Letter Drafted in Paris
Gen Eisenhower plans to resign as Supreme Commander NATO with a letter drafted in Paris April 5 6. It will be mailed April 7 to Lovett who will forward to Truman. If the plan holds the resignation could reach Truman by April 16 and become effective after talks with Lodge, possibly by May 15.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
NATO
Paris
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
U.S
Robert A. Lovett
Lovett
Truman
Lodge
Seven Dead In Southern Tornadoes
New Orleans reports seven dead and 65 injured after two weeks of tornadoes across the Deep South. Four tornadoes struck Louisiana Alabama and Northwest Florida yesterday causing multi state damage. Affected areas include Arnaudville near Lafayette where a farm family perished and Red Cross put losses at $75,000. Winds up to hurricane strength crippled a radio tower as meteorologists warned of 150 to 200 mph gusts.
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New Orleans
Deep South
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
Arkansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arnaudville
LaFayette
Red Cross
Duff urges Eisenhower bid to win Republican Congress
Senator James H. Duff told about 300 supporters at Eisenhower headquarters in Philadelphia that Dwight D. Eisenhower is the only Republican candidate with broad appeal to carry a GOP Congress to power. He urged turnout to secure the presidential nomination and congressional gains next year.
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Philadelphia
James H. Duff
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republcan Congress
Duff
Eisenhower
Rimary
Telephone Strike Set For Monday
DETROIT teleph one strike looms as 43 states and the District of Columbia may lose telephone service. CIO CWA chief Joseph Beirne warned no CWA members will cross Western Electric picket lines. He said the walkouts could spread to Ohio Michigan and Northern California if the strike proceeds at 6 am Monday. Beirne departed for Washington to organize machinery for a nationwide strike.
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Russell Beines
Papal City
Washington
House
Senate
Feinsinger
Clark
Vatican
Senate Ap
Preston
Truman
China
State Department
Ate
D-Ga
Tru l
McCormack Sador
Massachusetts
Preston Clause
Mark W. Clark
Detroit
Communications Workers
Joseph Beirne
CIO Communications Workers of America
District of Columbia
Western Electric Co
Beirne
Ohio
Michigan
California
CWA
Western Electric
Michigan Bell
Beirnemory
Indiana
Tolleft
Queen Juliana's Busy U S Tour Across States
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard tour multiple sites in the United States visiting Philadelphia West Point Kingston Hyde Park and Hyde Park. They meet Eleanor Roosevelt and address crowds during a three day visit celebrating Dutch American ties.
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Washington
Netherland
Hyde
Park
N.Y
Prince Bernhard
White House
Eleanor Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Liberty Bell
Juliana
U.S
West Point
Kingston
Prince Consort
Hyde Park
Serence
Wayne Ave Weight Limit Tightened to 12 Tons
Indiana Borough Council once set a 12 ton gross limit for Wayne Avenue from the Chapter House to the Point. Police signs now mark the maximum load at the street entrance as work continues on resurfacing. The move follows concerns the street base cannot support heavier trucks without damage.
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Indiana
Wayne Avenue
Burns Kill Mrs Frees in Pottstown Fire Tragedy
Mrs Laura Frees, 65, died in Pottstown Hospital seven hours after being pulled from a blazing Stowe dwelling. She sustained severe second degree burns over most of her body. Her husband Edward, 78, was in the yard when the blaze began and dragged her to safety.
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Pottstown, Pa
Laura Frees
Pottstown Hospital
Stowe
Edward
Latrobe Man Slain Saving Big Payroll
Latrobe couriers death from a payroll robbery shocks community. Morton Crain, 40, a respected father of two, died after a staged car chase as two hooded gunmen pursued him near McFeely Bricks Co. Crain fled into his office seeking safety but was shot twice. Investigators report the robbers fled in a stolen car, leaving the payroll undiscovered. Local suspects are being questioned, with no firm motive established.
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Latrobe
Morton Crain
Crain
McFeely Bricks’ Co
Latrobe Hospital
Robert L. Keeler
North Bradcock
Keystone Reservoir
Indiana County
William Penn Highway
Tada
Young Negro Wife Bears 13th 14th and 15th Babies
Mrs. Viola Brown, 28, a Black woman in Williamston North Carolina, rests after delivering triplets weighing about five pounds each at Martin General Hospital. Father Lonnie Brown serves in Korea. Her history includes prior births with several multiples and survivals, noted by Dr. Lewellyn. A local dance and music event is mentioned.
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Williamston
N.C
Viola Brown
Martin General Hospital
Pfe
Lonnie Brown
Korea
L. §. Lewellyn
Zefoss Named Justice of the Peace in Conemaugh Township
Gov. John and Pine appoint Ralph M Zefoss of Clarksburg R D 2 as justice of the peace for Conemaugh Township Indiana County to serve until January 1954. Dance Saturday night April 5 at 1 new Moose music by Aldred Orchestra. Learns' Return for square dancing at Armory Indiana Saturday 9 Walley- 1ers 197x.
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Diamond Bros. Orchestra
Clymer
Harrisburg
John
Ralph M Zefoss
Clarksburg
Conemaugh Township
Indiana County
Aijrid Orchestra
Gu Armory
Indiana
Gambler Costello Faces Long Jail Term
New York expects serious sentence for Frank Costello after a jury convicted him of contempt and related charges. The 61 year old underworld figure showed hostility at the verdict as prosecutors seek a maximum 10 year term with fines. Bail was set pending Tuesday sentencing, amid juror reshuffles and tense courtroom drama.
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New York
Frank Costello
Senate
Costello
United States Senate
Asoma
Sylvester
Myles J. Ryan
Lane
Helen Louise May
Youth Won't Go a Army Refuser Held for Induction Charge
Eugene B. Gallagher a 23 year old Pennsylvanian enrolled in a George Washington University post graduate program is held on $1000 bail after arraignment before U S Commissioner Cyril S Lawrence on charges of refusal to submit to Army induction. The commissioner will seek referral to U S District Court at Scranton where Gallagher was originally indicted. Delicious Easter eggs advertised nearby at 59c.
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Washington
George Washington University
Eugene B. Gallagher
Lancaster
U. S
Cyril S. Lawrence
U.S. District Court
Scranton
Gallagher
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Arahinadad
York
James C. Caldwell
Munsan
Brookley
Subcommittee On
Soviet Russia
U.N
Reds
Russia
Ses
Bance Club
Savoy
Roadmasters
Queen Juliana
Wayne Ave
Gompers Ave
Tiny
Big Payroll
Indiana American Legion
Tip Tap Tee x
Zefoss
Gambler Costello
Gomeprs
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