Duff Listed On Ceremony At Dam Site
Gov James H Duff and Major General Joseph C Mehaffey will lead the Conemaugh Dam ground breaking on May 9 near Saltsburg Indiana County residents will attend as part of a statewide turnout for the flood control project. The $44 2 million dam aims to shield communities along the Conemaugh Kiskiminetas Allegheny and Ohio rivers with work tied to railroad relocation efforts and property openings on April 8. Local civic groups and hundreds of county residents will participate with officials from more than 40 communities invited.
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James H. Duff
Joseph C. Mehaffey
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Corps of Engineers
Conemaugh Dam
Saltsburg
Pennsylvania
United States
Indiana County
Conemaugh River
Kiskiminetas River
Allegheny River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana
Gazatt
Minor Easter Weekend Crash In Indiana Borough
One minor collision occurred during the Easter weekend in Indiana Borough. A car driven by Chas W Evans and a truck driven by William K Mc Cauley collided at Sixth street and Carter avenue Saturday afternoon. No injuries and about 50 dollars in damages. Motorists cited include Alfred Mitchell for fast driving, Pete Sedar for illegal passing and license issues, and Henry J Shaffer for reckless driving.
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Indiana
Chas
W. Evans
William, K. McCauley
Marion Center R. DB
Sixth Street
Carter Avenue
Alfred Mitchell
Pete Sedar
Homer City
Henry J. Shaffer
Ambridge
Keel of Giant Carrier Laid At Newport News
The keel of the world’s largest aircraft carrier was laid at Newport News on April 18. The 65,000-ton ship, to be named United States, sparked a Navy Air Force dispute over long-range bombing roles and cutting-edge seagoing airstrips. President Truman and Defense Secretary Johnson declined to comment on the project.
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Newport News
Navy
Air Force
United States
President Truman
Louis Johnson
Mothers Hope Dash Fails for Missing Son Return
Gary Indiana April 18 A Pittsburgh mother Mrs Lloyd Collier 24 travelled to Gary after a child found wandering was identified as not her son Donald disappeared last July in a Pennsylvania woodland near Rooster State Park. The boy seeks treatment for malnutrition and impetigo while 2000 volunteers searched.
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Gary
Ind
Pittsburgh
Lloyd Collier
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Don
Donald
Newomen
Westinghouse Stockholders Meet on Factory Floor
Pittsburgh April 18. For the first time Westinghouse Electric Corp. takes its stockholders to the East Pittsburgh plant floor for the annual meeting. More than 450 stockholders from many states will attend the session held in a large production aisle as workers continue building electrical equipment nearby.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Bonus Goes To Voters For Action
Harrisburg April 18 The General Assembly has acted on a 500000 bonus for Pennsylvania World War Two veterans but funding remains unsettled Voters must approve the measure this fall and lawmakers debate financing options including a sales tax or pari mutuel betting The 1947 session set up payment machinery for a maximum 500 bonus to 1 300 000 veterans based on 15 monthly overseas service and 10 monthly domestic service
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Pennsylvania
House
B and O Changes Train Schedule Between Indiana and Punxsutawney
The B and O railway outlines a revised timetable effective April 24 for trains between Indiana and Punxsutawney. Train 211 departs Punxsutawney at 7:20 a.m. arriving in Indiana at 8:55 a.m. Train 212 leaves Indiana at 9:00 a.m. and reaches Punxsutawney at 10:25 a.m. Train 215 departs Punxsutawney at 12:40 p.m. arriving in Indiana at 2:00 p.m. Train 216 leaves Indiana at 2:20 p.m. arriving in Punxsutawney at 4:00 p.m.
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B. & O. Railway Company
Indiana
Punxsutawney
Robert Flick
Punxsutawney J
Indiana 1
New Farm Programs Envisioned in 1960
Chairman Cooley of the House Agriculture Committee predicted the current Congress will craft a new farm program to take effect in 1960. He said it will likely include some Truman proposals for farmers income and cheap food while scrapping the 1950 Aiken Bill which would shift from 90 percent parity to a 60 to 90 percent flexible system.
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Washington
Cooley
D-Nc
House Agriculture Committee
Congress
Norte “Ofay
These Jail Birds To Gain Freedom
Jackson Michigan April 18 Hundreds of jailbirds will be released June 1 from southern Michigan prison. They are canaries kept in inmates cells. Prisoners can keep five birds each. 1 568 canaries on hand are a nuisance. Quota to drop to one bird per prisoner June 1. Many inmates reportedly try to sprout tail feathers.
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Jackson, Mich
Southern Michigan
Julian N. Frisbie
Canaries
Frisbie
Taprooms Must Go By Local Time
Harrisburg April 18 The State Liquor Control Board reminded taproom operators to observe local time when Daylight Saving Time starts. Licensees may sell liquor and beer only after 7 a.m. DS in municipalities where fast time is effective, except Saturday. Clubs may sell 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. DS.
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Harrisburg
State Liquor Control Board
Health Bill Given Little Chance in 49 Health Bill
Senator Elbert Thomas says there is slight chance Congress can pass a national health program this session. He expects Truman to send a comprehensive bill with compulsory government health insurance for hearings this year. White House aides note a possible radio address and a stalled path pending Taft's voluntary plan.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor and Public Warfare Committee
Thomas
White House
Charles G. Ross
Mx Truman
William Green
AFL
Legislaton
Mother of Three Beaten To Death in Cambridge
Cambridge April 16 Mrs Gloria Rich 30 year old mother of three was found dead today apparently beaten in her bedroom. Neighbors hearing the children crying found the body and police reported torn nightgown and bruises around the throat breast and back. The three children ages six twins Judy and Joyce and Allan four were in the apartment when discovered.
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Cambridge
Mass
Gloria Rich
Brest
Judy
Joyce
Allan
Three Civic Groups Hold Farmers Night Dinner
The Indiana Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs plan a combined dinner tonight at First Methodist Church. An area farmer will be guest of each member group, with Tarentum YMCA providing the evening’s entertainment.
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Indiana Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions Club
First Methodist Church
Organications
Tarentum
Health Meet At College In Indiana County
A public health meeting to acquaint residents with Government Medicine will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the State Teachers College auditorium Indiana County Medical Society and its Women's Auxiliary sponsor the event. Dr Elmer Hess of Erie Pa national authority will speak and answer questions after the address with Dr Warren Whitten presiding. He will also speak at the Indiana High School auditorium for students.
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Elmer Hess
Erle
Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana County
State Teachers College
Erie
National Authority
Women's Auxiliary
Hess
Warren Whitten
Indiana County Medical Society
Daniel H. Bee
Paraguay Elects New President In Unopposed Vote
In Asuncion on April 18 Paraguay elected President Fulipe Molas Lopez, a 48 year old dentist, who had been provisional leader since February 26 after a coup ousted Gen Raimundo Rolon. Molas Lopez will serve the remainder of Gonzales term ending 1953, as the Democratic Colorado Party consolidates power. The election saw no opposition and the 910,000 registered voters reportedly with 0 turnout, with compulsory voting for all males over 18.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Congress
Fulipe Molas Lopez
Raimundo Rolon
Rolon
Juan Natalacio Gonzalez
Molas Lopes
Gonzales
Colorado Party
Federal Election Board
Soviet Looks for diplomatic way to lift Berlin blockade
BERLIN April 18 AP Russians seek a diplomatic path to lift the Berlin blockade while saving face. German eastern zone pressure grows for inter zone trade, with Vladimir Dekanosov in Berlin advising on proposals to resume traffic. Lawrence Wilkinson notes informal talks to restart inter zonal commerce, but the American answer remains no trade until the blockade ends.
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Berlin
Germany
Kaine
Die Welt
Hamburg
Vladimir Dekanosov
Hiller Germany
Lawrence Wilkinson
Lucius D. Clay
German Economic Commission
Eastern Zone
Frankfurt
Wilkinson
Violent Easter Day Ends Harlan Co Police Chief Career
Easter Sunday gunplay in Shields, Harlan County, ends Capt Ambrose Metcalfe's career as County Police Chief. He dies after being shot five times beside his car. his wife Kathleen witnessed the shooting. State Police arrest two men, Arthur Jackson and Ford Sizemore, on murder charges. Warrant names the case operator. both suspects jailed in Harlan. Metcalfe's tenure since 1948 included clashes with outlaws and other officers. bootlegging blamed for law enforcement troubles in dry Evarts.
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Shields
Harlan County
Ambrose Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Harlan
Shields Cafe
Kathleen
W. J. R. Howard
Arthur Jackson
Ford Sizemore
Evarts
Cincinnati
Howard
Citizens League
Ireland Declares Free Stateand Easter Rebellion Anniversary
Ireland becomes sovereign on Easter Monday marking 33 years since the Easter Rising. Parade in Dublin featured President Sean T. O’Kelly and officials as King George VI sent congratulations. Ulster counties vote to stay UK. six counties join the Free State. The event traces to Pearse reading the Proclamation in 1916.
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Dublin
Ireland
Erin
Ira
Irish Republican Army
Gearhart
Sean T. O'Kelly
W John A. Costello
Liam Archer
Lothers
Eamon de Valera
Republic
Ulster
United Kingdom
Republic of Ireland
George VI
Irelands
Patrick Pearse
Erle
Pears
Three Injured In Week End Area Wrecks
Three persons were hospitalized after two Armagh two car crashes and a one car accident near Blairsville over the weekend, according to Indiana state police. Injured are Steve Soboto 24 of Coral with possible skull and chest injuries at In-Ginna Hospital. S. E. Anderson Warren Pa with possible skull and jaw fractures at Johns Town hospital. Mrs St Clarence Snyder Monongahals Pa with severe head and shoulder injuries at Aphastian hospital. A second crash at Routes 22 and 46 Armagh involved J Clarence Snyder and Anderson. a third two car crash at the same intersection had Harold C Barnes Lansing Mich and Albert Winter Huston Texas with no injuries. Soboto was also in a one car crash on Route 119 near Blairsville. Police are investigating.
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Armagh
Blairsville
Indiana
Steve Soboto
In- Ginna Hospital
St. Clarence Snyder
Monongakels
Aphastian Hospital
Alate Polith
Siegfound
Ey Anderson
Warren
D. 2
J. Clarence Snyder
Monongahela
Missing Youth Found At Latrobe
Calvin Willard son of Mr and Mrs E C Willard of Rochester Mills has been found working on a farm near Latrobe after a search lasting more than a year since he disappeared on April 4 1948. His mother said he seemed well and happy and showed no wish to return home. The discovery came through a private detective agency.
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Calvin Willard
Grygarvold
E. C. Willard
Rochester Mills
Latrobe
Calvin
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