28th Division Rolls Up Gains In Maneuver
Fort Bragg North Carolina August 25 The 28th Division seizes gains in a night maneuver using searchlights to illuminate the advancing infantry and tanks along Gaither Swamp as the VII Corps objective looms within 20 miles. The 110th Infantry holds the north flank with the 112th at the south and the 3rd Battalion of the 109th in the center supported by tank units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bragg
N.C
Mth
U. S
804Th
82 Hd Airbornejn
New Arcs
Gaither Swamp
Robert
Gaither
H. Campbell
Washington
Lion
28Th
110Th
112Th Infantry
109Th Infantry
VII Corps
88Th
Camp Atterbury
Son Mountain
Plan Probe of RFC Loan Hurricane
Senate Investigating Subcommittee ordered a full investigation of Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to the American Litheford Corporation of St. Louis and any link to William M. Boyle Jr. The hearings will begin as soon as facts are assembled, likely in September, with Boyle and government officials to be called as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Reconstruction Finance
American Litheford Corporation of
St. Louis
William M. Boyle
Democratic
Hoey
Boyle
Congress
Capehart
Ind
Bricker
Ohio
Prueman
Civil Defense Leaders Review Post Raid Lessons
Civil defense leaders returned from a mock raid as wrecked homes and cars were removed and ambulances treated casualties. Maj Beeman cited Hamburg surveys showing 61 percent housing destruction and utilities strains, comparing to eastern seaports, while noting rail lines heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Beeman
Hamburg
Germany
Being Cops Aid Was Too Costly
James Trokey, 34, served 11 weeks in jail after helping a friend hunt a wanted man and borrowing a market truck to rush to the police station with information. He was found guilty of a minor charge and released after a judge heard his story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
James Trokey
Trokey
Theoliceman
Leon
Six More Korean War Casualties Certified
Washington August 25 Defense Department listed six additional U S casualties from the Korean War in List No 483. Included were one killed one died of wounds and four wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
UW. S
Cornerstone Laying Monday for Indiana I C Student Council
Cornerstone Laying Monday for the I C student council will be held with Dr. Harry Burton Boyd giving invocation and benediction. Dr. Claude Rosenberry will present for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction. Afterward a Community Sing will be led by Hummel Fishburn and Frank Guile at 7 30 p m at the same site unless rain moves it to Fisher Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. ST. C
Harry Burton Boyd
First Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction
Claude Rosenberry
Harrisburg
Hummel Fishburn
Pennsylvania State College
Frank Guile
Penn State Men's Glee Club
Indiana
Lawrence Stitt
J.russell Guard
James Pattison
William Ingersoll
Warren P. Kline
L. D
Dutch" Campbell
Fishburn and Gullo
United States
Fisher Auditorium
Elkin
Elkin House
School Street
North Gate
Charities Receive Half Million From Benedum Will
The widow of Michela Benedum leaves about 1.5 million dollars to charities and education from a 5 million estate, to be distributed by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. The will also earmarks 1.6 million for inheritance taxes and equal shares for nieces and nephews. The Benedum son, killed in World War One, is named to guide donations for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational causes.
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Pittsburgh
Michela Benedum
Sarsh N. Benedum
Claude Worthington Benedum
Naned
Benedum
Stiffer Sentence For Dope Peddler
President Truman urged the Senate to speed passage of a House bill for tougher prison terms for narcotics peddlers. Senator George promised action once the tax bill work is finished. Truman said he is deeply disturbed by rising drug traffic, youth addiction, and crime linked to narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Senate
House
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Walfram Miners Arrested in Hong Kong Sweep
Hong Kong police report arresting 700 people for illegal walfram mining on the mainland border. Authorities say tungsten ore extraction surged this summer without licenses, creating a dangerous border situation with Red China and prompting a large enforcement drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Walfram
Dynamite Explosion Fatal Near Boulder Canyon
A dynamite blast on the north edge of a canyon near Boulder killed a worker and injured others. Gerald Worthing of Boulder reported rock and debris surged after lightning struck wiring, sending rock across the canyon. Rock driller John Zeren, 20, described waking to find himself hanging by a leather belt saved by a pin. Vernon Busch, 21, witnessed a car-sized rock strike a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Bud) Worthing
Boulder
Public Service Company of Colorado
Vernon Busch
John Zeren
Airliner Crash Kills 50 Probed Continues on Page One
Bodies moved to a grammar school for identification as relatives arrived. Fingerprint experts from Washington aided the effort while a bulldozer cut a path through brush to reach the wreck site. The big Douglas transport, launched August 1 with six sister ships, carried 58 passengers, 5 crew and 6000 pounds of mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
FAI
Washington
Thei
United
Legislature May Adjourn Next Month
Harrisburg August 26. Senate president pro tempore M Harvey Taylor and House Speaker Herbert P Sorg predict adjournment of Pennsylvania's marathon session by late September if a satisfactory tax program is returned by September 17. They note recess began after a tax compromise by Senate Republicans failed and emphasize hotel room shortages during September conventions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
M. Harvey Taylor
Dauphin
Senate
General Assembly
Herbert P. Sorg
House
Taylor
Sorg
Painful Lesson Not Enough for Thief Boy
In Liverpool on August 25 a 12 year old boy who stole 14 dollars worth of candy was brought to court. His defense counsel claimed a painful lesson had already been administered by a priest and asked for release. The judge ordered detention for 28 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
Pi— A
E. Rex. Makin
Nelson
Week Long Festivity At Mack Community Center
A week of events is planned at the Mack Community Center fairgrounds including organ recitals, Joie Chitwood automotive thrills, and multiple band concerts. Family day features tractor preliminaries, harness racing, and a grandstand show. children’s day includes a pet show and a grand cavalcade. Jose Chitwood returns for a Saturday finale with more stage attractions as two midways operate nightly. The fair adds sidewalks, a center entrance, picnic shelter, and landscaping advances as part of a long-range recreation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behney
Joie Chitwood
Jose Chitwood
Mack Community Center
Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania
Horse Causes Car Damage in Lancaster Road Incident
In Lancaster Pennsylvania August 25 grocer Park Thompson recalls a horse chasing a yapping dog and leaping onto his car denting the steel roof and caving it in. Thompson estimates the damage at 600 dollars before the horse returns to its pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Grocer Park
Thompson
Nine Points
VA Cuts 44,000 Jobs and 588 Offices Since War Peak
The Veterans Administration reports a sharp consolidation from wartime operations. Offices declined from 1,198 to 610, employees from 226,121 to 181,980, and administrative staff from 114,905 to 59,566. Hospitals rose from 126 to 150, with Medicine and Surgery personnel increasing to 122,414.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Administration
Department of Medicine and Surgery
Father Of Radio Doctor De Forest Celebrates Birthday
Dr. Lee De Forest known as the father of radio marks his 78th birthday by giving 2000 to the Osteopathic Rehabilitation Center for polio victims. He helped start the electronic age with his inventions in 1907 and is working on converting heat to electricity. His gift was accepted by Dr. James M. Watson to buy new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lee de Forest
Dr. de Forest
de Forest
Mt. Whitney
Pollo Rehabilitation Center
James M. Watson
Father Learns How Son Died in World War II
Independence Missouri on August 23 1945 Joseph J Fain 57 learns how son Pfc Truman Joseph Fain died in defense of Corregidor in the Philippines. Marine Sgt Rosindo A Tiritilli flew from Norfolk Virginia to deliver the account and aged father dies of throat cancer the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Joseph J. Fain
Philippines
Pfc
Truman Joseph Fain
Rosindo’ A. Tiritilli
Norfolk
Fain
Corregidor
Tax Bill Fails to Meet House Revenue Target
Senators reject House tax hike proposals. The 28.125 percent rate for individuals and corporations was dismissed, likely keeping revenue well below the House projection of 87 million dollars. President Truman sought a 10 billion dollar tax increase to fund mobilization and curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Truman
Gale Closes Channel To Swimmers
Dover reports a gale in the English Channel nearly ends the 1981 swimming season. Florence Chadwick, 38, waits for weather, plans if three days pass without favorable tides. Phillip McKman, 20, and Dr George Brewster, 52, also seek Channel swims with differing aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Eng
English Channel
Florence Chadwick
San Diego
Calif
England
France
Wip
Florence
United States
Phillip Mckman
George Brewster
London
MacArthur cites Rashin bombing wish despite Soviet border risk
General Douglas MacArthur testified before Senate that he repeatedly asked Washington in February and March for permission to bomb Rashin, a major distribution center near Manchuria and Korea. Defense Secretary Marshall said approval was denied due to its proximity to the Soviet frontier and potential mishaps with ships in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
MacArthur
Senate
Supreme Allied Commander
Washington
Rashin
Defense
Marshall
Ing Wit
Widstak
Manchuria
Korea
United Nations
Raghin
Siberian
Iran oil talks threaten Mossadegh foe split in parliament
In the Iranian capital tension rises as Mossadegh faces opposition from moderates landowners and rivals in Parliament over the nationalization push. Western diplomats fear unrest could widen a looming oil crisis, with Tudeh and Russia seen as potential beneficiaries amid budget pressures from lost oil revenue.
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Mossadegh
National Front
Iran
Tudeh Party
Russia
Aloc
Ald
Eager Yet Near Causes A Tragedy
A returning Korea veteran, Sgt. Daniel Hart, 34, of Provo Utah, nearly caused a tragedy as the Gen. John Pope ship docked at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Hart fell from the transport but was pulled from the water by a dock worker after a line was wrapped around him. The ship, carrying 43572 veterans and 189 enlisted reservists, returned the second largest fighting force from Korea with many scheduled for discharge.
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San Francisco
Aug
U. S
Korea
Daniel Hart
Provo
Utah
John Pope
Fort Mason
Pope
Hart
Center Township UKs Teaching Staff Named for Term
Center Township School Board announced the teaching roster for the new term. Named are Graceton Bahoot William Coup, Mrs Catherine Redding, Arlene Blanco, Mrs Frances Newman, Mrs Florence McCardle, Mrs Martha Selkirk, Helen Wetzel, Mrs Mary Evansic, Mrs Marjorie Love, Mrs Larue Edwards, Lucerne Scheel at Bracken, Mrs Ethel Schell, Mrs Josephine Monace, Mrs Nellie Clark, Ruth Lewis, Mary Ann Lobeda, Mrs Minnie Brown, Mrs John McNutt, Bisinger Bakeot Stephen Duffelo, Mrs Eleanor Thomas, Mrs Edith Morris, Mrs Ruth EB Wert, Mrs Charlotte Haag, Leone Bracken, Aultman Bebel Wayne George, Mrs Adda B Simpoon, Mrs Genevieve Porter, Edith Gelbreath, Mrs Alma Mikkell, Mrs Esther Spicher. Waterman Scheel Dean Campbell, Mrs Evelyn Dadys Dorn, Mrs Bessie Hood, Crossreads Schevl Mre, Rhoda Gorman, Supervisor of Music John G Zaffuts, Bokes Nurse Mrs Sadie M Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Graceton Bahoot
Ruth Lewis
Mary Ann Lobeda
Minnie Brown
John McNutt
Bisinger
Stephen’ Duffelo
Eleanor Thomas
Edith Morris
Ruth EB. Wert
Charlotte Haag
Leone Bracken
Aultman Bebe
Wayne George
Adda B. Simpoon
Genevieve Porter
Edith Gelbreath
Alma Mikepell
Esther
Army Air Force Offer 24 Month Enlistment Program
The Regular Army offers a 24 month enlistment for men meeting age and service rules, announced by Sgt. John Campbell, commander of the local recruiting station. Along with 3, 4, and 6 year hitches, a 24 month tour is open to Selective Service age men 18 to 28, including non veterans and many short prior service cases. Indiana County youths may obtain details from Lt. Campbell at the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Recruiting Station in the Post Office Building, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
John Campbell
Army
Air Force
U.S. Army
Indiana County
Campbell
U. S. Air Force
Fice Building
Indiana
Voice Funds For State Dept OK Voice Funds For State Dept
The Senate approved a 1 045 450 000 money bill with 85 million for the Voice of America and related activities. The vote was 132 to 16 after a GOP-led effort to restore funds for overseas information, amid protests over censorship rumors linked to public arts magazines. The measure allocates 182 137 000 for the State Department and 980 500 000 for Commerce, with total Senate funding near the House total but below the administration request. it proceeds to a Senate-House conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
State Department
Voice of America
Overseas Information Agency
Hundt
R-Sd
House
McCarran
D-Ney
2 Magazine
Reporter
Ite
Bill Department
State Justice Department
Commrce Department
Federal
Senate House
Pittsburgh Fares Hiked Again by City Officials
Pittsburgh officials acting to block the Pittsburgh Railways Company from increasing fares for the fifth time since 1907. The city moved to curb the fare hike amid ongoing transportation policy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
City of
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Ridgway Warns Reds of Terminating Armistice Talks
General Ridgway rejects alleged incidents as propaganda and says he will direct negotiators to meet with the Reds for a possible armistice agreement when they terminate the suspension of talks. Observers note the Reds may push to continue negotiations while portraying themselves as seeking peace. In Pittsburgh, the American Federation of Labor leader Anne X. Alpern asks the Utilities Commission to suspend a fare hike and seeks a garden hearing, urging a resolution to the transit problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Rigway
Reds
Ridgway
Bede
Communists Leaders Out On Bond in Philadelphia
Three of six U S Communist leaders arrested last week are free, Steve Nelson posting 20000 in cash via the Civil Rights Congress. James Dolson and Andrew Onda were released for four hours to seek 30000 bonds. The six face State Sedition Law charges and Nelson has a hearing Aug 31 amid protests from the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U. S
Pennsylvania Civil Rights Congress
Henry P. Carr
Congress
Steve Nelson
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
William A. Stewart
James Dolson
Daily Worker
Andrew Onda
Stewart
Benjamin L. Careathers
Irving Welesma
West Virginia
William Albertson
Albertson
Detroit
Weissman
New York
Nelson
Walter E. Alleesandroni
American Legion
Natonal Committee
J. Howard McGrath
Civil Rights Congress
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Morea
Baltimore
Pederal Civil Defense Administration
Millard. Caldwell, Jr
Florida
Newsmen
Egypt
Martinique
Africa
Father of
Radio
Beverly Baker
Gussie Moran
Forest Hills
N.Y
Russell B. Kingman
United States Lawn Tennis Association
U.S
State Dept
Red
American Federation of Labor
Anne X. Alpern
Soush
Utilites Commission
Mils Alpern
PAC
Bond
Bell Funeral
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