Consular Officials Repel Indonesian Attack at Batavia Resort
Three British consular officers and a Dutch civilian fought off a 90 minute assault by 30 Indonesians at a weekend retreat sixty miles southwest of Batavia. One Indonesian was killed. a British vice consul and two Dutch women and two children were saved as a Dutch military convoy secured their evacuation.
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Batavia
Dava
Colin McLaren
William Brower
Robert Braber
Bloodshed in Holy Land deepens Gaza Tel Aviv clashes
In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv last night Arab Jewish hostilities left several dead and wounded. A group of Arabs attacked a Jewish couple near Jaffa, a man died from injuries after a later assault on an Arab, and a band of robbers stopped Jews on the Jerusalem road. Investigations continue into a cafe shooting near Tel Aviv that killed four Jews and an Arab.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Tel Aviv
Jaffa
London
House of Commons
Britain
Attlee
Labor Party
Commons
House of Lords
Cannot Continue British Movies Sans US Films
London reports owners of Great Britain's 45000 movie theaters say they cannot continue without Hollywood films. They urge the Labour government to rethink a 75 percent tax on foreign film earnings after American studios embargo all shipments. The Cinematograph Exhibitors Association asks Prime Minister Attlee if their industry is to be obliterated.
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London
Great Britain
Hollywood Pictures
Briain
The
Cinematograph Exhibitors Association
Attlee
Investigation of Food Clothing Housing Comes Up
Clark recalls President Truman warnings about rising prices and rising concentration of market power. He cites the State of the Union and mid year report on anti trust and monopoly, urging a stronger program to curb price collusion and market dominance. The division will extend efforts to break monopoly power across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Truman
Jaluary
Congress
Bankers Gather To Help Farmers At Farm School
ITHACA N Y Aug 1241 Bankers from New York and five other states joined the second annual farm school at the State College of Agriculture The five day program aims to teach bankers the fundamentals of farm management so they can better serve their farmer customers Officials from New York New Jersey Massachusetts Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia attended the session sponsored by the New York State Bankers Association and the college of agriculture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N.Y
New York
State College of Agriculture
Sata
Albert L. Muench
New York State Bankers Association
The
College of Agriculture
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Convict All 281 At Buchenwald War Crimes Trial
In DACHAU Germany a U S Military Court found all 281 defendants in the Buchenwald concentration camp war crimes trial guilty. Sentences are to be pronounced Thursday. Among defendants was Use Koch widow of the former camp commandant who denied sourcing lampshades from executed inmates.
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Dachau
Germany
Buchenwald
U.S
Use Koch
Do Your Dentures Refuse to Stay Put
An ad for a new denture aid named Densal Phose Power promises to prevent slipping clicking and wobbling by holding dentures firmly even while eating. It urges readers to buy at their local drug store and to contact Brodhead for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
James
GOP Faces Political Black Eye as Inquiry Breaks Off
Robertson and Murray were not on the war investigation panel. Ferguson told reporters he would not address Democratic charges and said the committee would pursue the matter in its room starting November 17. The adjournment appeared to reflect that the show did not turn out as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergu
Robertson
First Army at New Cumberland WW2 Crew Plans Reunion
Harrisburg Aug 12 4 The first annual convention of all Army personnel who served at the New Cumberland Reception Center in World War Two was set for Sept 27 28. Frank Ertel of New Cumberland heads the convention committee and announced final plans for a banquet and entertainment on opening night with a business session the next day.
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Harrisburg
New Cumberland
Frank Ertel
Uneasy Quiet Rules Over Struck Plant
Clinton Michigan August report describes tensions at the Clinton Machine Co plant where CIO United Auto Workers pickets clash with company president Donald Thomas. State Trooper Captain Caesar J. Scavarda warned Thomas to avoid trouble as 125 workers returned to work amid skirmishes. five people injured lightly. Thomas says most employees back his eight cent raise plus bonus plan while about 595 of 900 workers returned to jobs.
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Clinton
Mich
Clinton Machine Co
Donald Thomas
Caesar J. Scavarda
Thomas
CIO
United Auto Workers
Scavarda
Fires Blaze In Lahore Rioting Strikes Punjab Capital
Lahore reports six fires as troops patrol in tanks and armed trucks after 24 hours of communal rioting that killed 35 and wounded 60. Authorities fear further violence as the Punjab boundary commission decision looms, with hospital reports of severe knife wounds.
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Lahore
India
Punjab
Punjab Boundary Commission
Pakistan
Sticker Deadline Applies To All Vehicles In State
Harris said the auto inspection sticker deadline extended from July 31 to August 15 covers all motor vehicles. The extension, originally to aid Pittsburgh area truckers during a strike, now aims to eliminate confusion. Motorists arrested for missing the July 31 deadline may have cases reopened and receive refunds of fines.
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Harrisburg
David W. Harris
Secretary of Revenue
Harris
Pittsburgh
Clartis
Weigh Moving Firms Peace Plan Stalls 61 Day Strike
Pittsburgh August 12 Representatives of 20 major household moving firms weighed a peace plan to end a 61 day strike by their employes Striking AFL Teamsters Local 249 members accepted the plan with a 20 cent hourly wage increase Unionists voted 88 to 53 to return to work at the new rate pending negotiations on other disputed issues The union had sought 25 cent increases for about 350 workers The developments followed settlement of a strike at four big freight warehouses where AFL General Warehousemen Local 636 accepted a 17s cent hourly increase to end a Tuesday walkout
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Pittsburgh
AFL Teamsters Local 249
AFL General
Noisy Music School Face Court Restraint Plea
Officials from the Urologic Clinic petitioned Common Pleas Court for an order restraining the Ornstein School of Music amid three months of alleged loud noises. Attorney James F. Masterson said instruction shifted from piano to saxophone clarinet trumpet and voice lessons, endangering patients and hindering recovery.
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Philadelphia
Urologic Clinic
Common Pleas Court
Ornstein School of Music
James F. Masterson
Masterson
Found Hung Today in Pittsburgh Woman
Coroner William McClelland reported the body of Mrs. Margaret Perry, 126, found hanging from a clothes hook in her bathroom today. Her husband William said she had been in ill health for several years.
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Pittsburgh
William McClelland
Margaret Perry
William
Dutch say Nip Orders For Attack In Sumatra Violation
Batavia dispatch reports Dutch authorities in Sumatra captured Indonesian Republican Army orders authorizing an attack on a Dutch camp, allegedly issued by Indonesian authorities. The incident at Baungin near Padang followed a Republican bulletin accusing Dutch truce violations.
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Batavia
Java
Netherlands
Sumatra
Baungin
Padang
Jogjakarta
Mangli
Ambarawa
Lahat
Ford Back From Layoffs Yet Murray Strike Continues
About 32,000 Ford employees called back after a materials shortage while Murray Corp of America strike talks stalled. Clarence Avery accused CIO UAW leader Mazey of blocking a settlement over Taft Hartley immunity. Avery said six proposals would shield the union from suits and use grievance procedures with an impartial umpire.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Murray Corp
Talka
Murray
Clarence W. Avery
CIO
United Auto Workers
Uaw-Cio
Walter F. Reuther
Aver
Emil Mazey
UAW
Mazey
Avery
Reuther
Three Kiwanians Celebrate Birthdays at Meeting
At the regular Monday Kiwanis gathering three members had birthdays Georges Martin Dale Marlin and Wilbur Widdowson. Guest soloist Gene Strassler performed several numbers watched by the group. Public Affairs Committee organized the program introducing Miss Betty Pierce formerly a WAC captain who spoke on Tokyo Civilian Censor Detachment and postwar military government in Japan.
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Georges Martin
Dale Marlin
Wilbur Widdowson
Gene Strassler
Betty Pierce
WAC
Miss Pierce
Tokyo
Japan
Ruling Expected to End Louise Overell Case
In Santa Ana California a court ruling on the admissibility of love letter photographs by heiress Louise Overell and George Gollum was set to end an 11 week prosecution of the college sweethearts on charges of murdering the Overell parents Walter and Mrs Overell. Prosecutor D Williams planned to rest the case after the ruling by Superior Judge Kenneth Morrison. The text also notes an Indiana Rotary Club outing at Don Black's cabin near the borough on South Sixth Street.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Louise Overell
George
Bud) Gollum
Walter &. Overell
Agene D. Williams
Kenneth E. Morrison
Rotary
The
Indiana Rotary Club
Don Black
South Sixth Street
Air Secretary Is Sworn Into Office
John R. Alison, a four year old army officer, was sworn in as assistant secretary of Commerce for securities by Secretary Hariman. The brief ceremony occurred in Hariman's office. Alison, decorated for military service, has been an aviation consultant in New York since returning to civilian life after his presidential appointment last week.
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Washington
John R. Alison
Army
Flcer
Harimen
Hariman
Alison
New York
Truman
Commerce Department
Navy board weighs evidence in Little Caesar trial
In New York the navy court martial board conducted a closed session weighing three weeks of testimony in the Harold E. Hirshberg case. The 29 year old chief signalman faced charges of maltreating American sailors in Japanese prison camps in the Philippines.
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New York
Navy
Harold E. Hirshberg
Philippines
Fred H. Frey
Ferrara Offices Closed Saturday
The offices of Peter Ferrara regional union director will be closed until Saturday due to the death of his sister-in-law Millie Ferrara in Pittsburgh last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ferrara
Millie Ferrara
Pittsburgh
Stocks Endure Wide Range as Markets Report Mixed Data
A long list of tickers shows mixed gains and losses across sectors led by major players such as General Electric Ford and United Aircraft. The day’s activity reflects varied investor sentiment amid fluctuating demand with no single trend dominating the session.
Paraguayan President Morinigo Leaves Asuncion For Pilar
Argentine sources report Paraguayan President Morinigo departed Asuncion with his cabinet for Pilar near the Argentine border amid reports of rebel activity and airport seizures. Other informants say flights were moved and the civil war may reach a climax, with unclear military details and refugee movements to Argentina.
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Buenos Aires
Paraguaya
Higinto Mars Inigo
Asuncion
Pilar
Morinigo Governemin
Morinigo
Paraguay
Associated Press
Argentina
Prosecutor For Mrs McMath Attacked In Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas an attorney aiding Garland County grand jury investigating the fatal shooting of Hal P McMath, 67, by his wife Anne, reported threats of political harm. State Senator Ernest Maner said he was struck by a man at a downtown parking lot. Henry P Coston, 24, surrendered for threatening and assault as the grand jury prepared to meet to probe McMath’s death.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Garland County Grand Jury
Sidney MecMath
Ernest Maner
Clyde H. Brown
Maner
Henry P. Coston
Benton
Anne
Hal P. McMath
McMath
Murder Charge Likely In Pretty Please Slaying
In Coudersport Pennsylvania district attorney Walter P Wells said a murder charge would probably be filed today against George Henry Chapman 37 a woodchopper in the Pretty Please slaying of his wife Minnie 87 Chapman was questioned in Potter County jail after his arrest Sunday night in a one room cabin near West Bingham about 16 miles from Coudersport Deputy Sheriff Carl Butler said Chapman admitted he shot his wife because she insisted he say Pretty Please when he asked for a clock that had run down The couple had moved into the county about six weeks ago.
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Coudersport
Walter P. Wells
George Henry Chapman
Minnie
Wells
Chapman
Potter County
Cain
West Bingham
Carl Butler
Draft Vandenberg May Be Drafted For President
Detroit report says Michigan Republicans may draft Senator Arthur Vandenberg for the GOP nomination. A Detroit committee formed at a luncheon plans to confer with the Michigan favorite son upon his return, likely within 30 days.
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Detroit
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Obituary notices from Indiana area dated August 1947
Obituaries and funeral notices for John W. Helman 69 of Rayne Township died in Indiana Hospital. Infant Richard Stupid of Heilwood died in Indiana Hospital. Nettie Sutton Ferguson of Dayton Ohio died at home. services held in Indiana area. Margaret Turner Sweeney died in Lucerne Mines. services in Indiana. Harry Stiles longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor died in Pittsburgh. Lottie B. Hine wife of Samuel R. Hine died near Elders Ridge. Surviving relatives and funeral arrangements listed for each notice with services and interment details.
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John W. Helman
Indiana Hospital
Jess
Margaret Helman
Rayne Township
Marion Center
Maryelss
Rossmayne
Thomas Funeral
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
L. C. Douds
Ruffner Cemetery
Richard Stupid
Steve Stupie
Heilwood
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Camerons Bottom
A. C. Marzhauser
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Nettie Sutton Fergu
Manhattan Ave
Dayton
Ohio
Robert H. Ferguson
Second Trinity Church
Robert F
Harry F
Walter W
Luther Sutton
Creekside
Morris Sons Funeral Home
F. F. Secrist
Woodlawn
Margaret Turner Sweeney
Lucerne Mines
Francis Sweeney
Robinson’s
North’7th Street
Indiana
Clair R. Wick
Greenwood Cemetery
Harry
Stiles
Ampere Street
Pittsburgh
Strongstown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Jennie Stephens Stiles
Melvin
Russell
Fap Holton
Glayds
John
George
Ela Duncan
Mary Conway
Robinson's
N. Seventh Street
Father A. ©. Marzhauser
Pineland Cemetery
Lottie B. Hine
Samuel R. Hine
Elders Ridge
James and
Clara Lowman McComb
Jacksonville
Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church
Clara Coleman
Saltsburg
R. D
V. C. Townsend
Avonmore
Herbert Lambert
Johnstown
Martha Hine
George Meyer
Baltimore
al McCall
Conneaut
W. J. Shearer
Indiana Man Hurt in Scaffold Fall
Judson Buterbaugh of 237 North Eighth Street Indiana received two broken ribs yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock when he fell from the scaffolding while working for Brushvalley Methodist. He was employed by Kunkle Lumber Company of Homer City at the time of the accident.
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Judson
Buterbaugh
North Eighth Street
Indiana
Brushvalley Methodist Church
Kunkle Lumber Company
Homer City
Hannegan to Decide Next Month on Job
Postmaster Hannegan on vacation says he will decide next month whether to resign as Democratic national chairman. He would slow down if his physician advises, with the 1948 convention city chosen by the Democratic committee likely in California. He predicts Truman will be nominated and elected. Gale Sullivan might move aside if a new chairman is named.
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Honlulu
Hannegan
Truman
Graham
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Baby Strangled in Park Hammock Auto Death in Keefers
Nine month old Catherine Keefer died in a parked car at Renziehausen Park after being left unattended for three minutes. The infant reportedly became entangled in the hammock cord as she tossed in her sleep. A preliminary police report cites accidental strangulation.
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Mckeesport
Catherine Keefer
Renziehausen Park
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