Chambers Hiss Link Probe Key Farm Share Tale
The House Un American Activities Committee named an investigator to pursue a report that Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers were connected to the same Westminster Maryland farm years ago. A handwriting expert was also brought in to clarify diverging stories about their relationship and the property purchase.
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Washington
House UN- American Activities Committee
Alger Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Westminster
Hiss
Maryland
Chambers
Rep
Nixon
Calif
Two Trucks Crash injuring Two Drivers Near Blairsville
Two truck drivers were injured in a Route 680 collision five miles north of Blairsville. Raymond Cramer 32 Homer City R D 1 admitted to Indiana Hospital for back and pelvis injuries with satisfactory morning condition. Eugene Hosack Blairsville R D 2 had abrasions and was treated but not admitted. Trucks overturned after side swipe. owners Lynn E Boucher Indiana and Arthur C Ross Blairsville.
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Blairsville
Indiana
Raymond Cramer
Homer City
Eugene Hosack
Cramer
Lynn E. Boucher
Arthur C. Ross
Blairsvile
Altoona Man Found Near Road
Donald Smith, 25, of Altoona, was found lying along a road near Blairsville early this morning and admitted to Indiana Hospital at 4:15 a.m. County Detective James Washington investigates. officials believe a medical condition rather than an accident caused the incident. Nearby, summer dresses sell from 3.50 to 10, with coats and suits on clearance at Gearhart's and Ricupero's advertising miscellaneous items.
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Donald Smith
Aloona
Blairsville
Indiana Hospital
James Washington
Altoona
Gearhart's
10 000 Special Tickets For Children's Day At the Fair
Indiana County Fair announces 10 000 reduced price tickets distributed to schools for Children's Day. Children get free admission all day Friday with a pet show and a bicycle and wagon drawing. Free bus transport provided for Willard Home children. carnival attractions open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday with a New York revue stage show.
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Willard
H. A. Orr
Bertha Jones
The
Fair Association
D. D. Patterson
Indiana County
New York
Highway Dept Offices Here Major Employer In Area
Indiana County hosts the Pennsylvania Highway Department District Engineer offices supervising five counties. About 1,300 employees work in Indiana, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion and Jefferson counties with annual payrolls near 5 million dollars for maintenance. The department handles 3500 miles of state highways and 1500 state bridges under five superintendents and 175 caretakers.
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Pennsylvania, Highway Department
Indiana
L. J. Curran
Indiana County
Armstrong
Butler
Clarion and
Jefferson
Highway Department
Curran
Clarion
Air Guard Captured in Arizona Mock Attack Plan
Brig. Gen. Leonard E. Thomas and California Air National Guard officials simulated an attack on Seligman Field Arizona during a two week encampment. A New Mexico unit parachuted in 30 commandos and overran headquarters with machine guns and 46 caliber arms. The piece then notes Gen. Thomas leads an attack on New Mexico with B 26 bombers F 80 jets and Mustangs.
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Burbank
Calif
Leonard E. Thomas
California Air National Guard
62Nd
Seligman Air Field
Ariz
New Mexico
Thomas
Sweltering weekend promise grips Pennsylvania heat
The state faced a brutal heat wave with readings near or above 100 degrees in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Philadelphia neared a 100-degree high, with a 101.2 degree record on Aug 26 and just 30 days in 76 years exceeding 100. Harrisburg hit 98, Lancaster 99.5, Pittsburgh 96, and Reading 98 as relief remained unlikely before Sunday.
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Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Scranton
Lancaster
Pittsburgh
Reading
Jones & Vaughlin Lee
Macaroni Workers Back on Job After Arbitration Plea
Indiana Macaroni Company employees resume work this morning after a month long strike over wage demands. Local 58 head Leonard Rezzola Jr says negotiations were deadlocked. 29 workers returned and will accept the arbitration board’s ruling. Union sought 25 cents, company offered 5, later 15, all rejected before arbitration was agreed.
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Indiana Macaroni Company
Leonard Rezzola, Jr
Bakers and Confectionary Workers Union
AFL
Gazelle
Rezzola
Heat Wave Affects Parking Meter Receipts in Indiana Borough
Indiana Borough Secretary Walt Ansley says the current heat wave reduced parking meter receipts. Three days this week yielded the lowest totals of the year, totaling 170.16 dollars versus typical semi weekly collections of 240 to 250 dollars.
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Indiana
Walt Ansley
Municipal Band Concert At Memorial Park
Indiana's Municipal Band gave its first concert in Memorial Park last evening wearing new uniforms for a professional look. Weather kept players in shirt sleeves as audiences applauded each number. about two hundred people attended despite a lack of park lighting. A parade is planned Saturday at 7 15 from the Community Center to Fifth Street and back.
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Indiana
Memorial Park
Community Center Building
Fifth St
Laboratory School Set to Open Term on September 7
The Laboratory School of the State Teachers College Indiana Pennsylvania will begin the 1948 49 term on Tuesday September 7. Director Jonny L Davis noted parents will be informed of exact first day arrival. Calendar cites 180 school days with several holidays and recesses including Thanksgiving Christmas Easter and Memorial Day. Prices and unrelated ads follow in the listing segments.
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Laboratory School
State Teachers College
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Jonny £. Davis
Davis
Sears, Roebuck
Sal
Manner’s
Draft Board Set For Monday In Indiana County
Indiana County draft board No 76 prepares to open with Dr H B Buterbaugh as president and Miss Grace Williams as stenographer. Board office on Philadelphia street will be equipped and schoolteachers will assist with registrations as troops prepare for Sept 7 start. More than 6000 youths expected to register at the Trimabro Brothers Building location.
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Indiana
Indiana college student cited for motorized bicycle use
An Indiana State Teachers College student was cited after authorities said a Whizzer bicycle was operated without proper license. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as police from Indiana Borough handled the matter.
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Janes A. Shirley
Indiana
State, Teachers College
ISTC
Communists Try To Eject Berlin City Hall in Crises
In Berlin belligerent Communists forced entry into City Hall during a council meeting and demanded a Soviet zone dominated labor union committee replace the council. A spokesman denied any action committee purpose, while crowds outside swelled from 200 to over 2,000. Acting mayor Ferdinand Friedensbure accused Soviet backed police of aiding demonstrators.
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Berlin
Comunist
Communistlec
Czechoslovakia
Ferdinand Friedensbure
Red Cell Found in Army Hotel in Seoul
The U S Army disclosed a Communist cell was uncovered at the 24th Corps headquarters in the Hanto Hotel locale. Twenty four Koreans were arrested and thirteen sentenced to jail. Most were dining room staff and leaflets backed the Russian backed North Korean government. No spying evidence reported. All 50 drapery fabrics reduced at local Curtain-Linen Shop.
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Seoul
U. S. Army
Hanto Hotel
North Korea
Bond releases two men in armed robbery case
Ronald Fusilli and Carl Williamson of Pittsburgh were freed from Indiana County Jail on bond after being jailed for armed robbery of Paul Fleming in Indiana on August 18. Fusilli posted $3,000 cash bond, Williamson $5,000 property bond. two other alleged participants remain at large. Deed's Restaurant will close August 28 and reopen September 8. auditor's reports available at the Commissioners or Treasurer offices.
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Ronald Fusilli
Carl Williamson
Pittsburgh
Indiana Co
Boned
Williamson
Fuuselli
Fusilli
Paul Fleming
Indiana
Seven Organizations Back Employ Handicapped Week in Indiana
Representatives from seven Indiana County groups met in Indiana Borough last night to promote National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week proclaimed by President Truman. The session reviewed 674 workers registered with the U S Employment Office of whom 37 are physically handicapped. breakdown shows 395 aged 18 40, 86 aged 31 40, 40 aged 41 50, 50 aged 51 60, and 97 over 61.
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Indiana
United States
Harry S. Truman
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp
Indiana County Council of the Americaly Legion
Department of Public Works Assistance
Meintyre Legal
United Mine Workers of America
Homer City Legion Post
U. S. Employment Office
Indiana Evening Gazette
U. S
CBC
Eivis
Acive
Indiana County
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REDS
BIG Four
William F. Arbogast
Wall Paper
S. R. Manners
South Street
Andy Lassu
Andy
Sipos
Julia Nudge
Julia
Highway Dept
Air Guard
Dean
Dick’s Hotel
Fink
Municipal Band
Nalice
John LaMantia
Waterer Street
Harrisburg
Selective Service
Henry M. Gross
Ceree
Moscow
Kremlin
V. M. Molotov
A. S
Walter Bedell Smith
Yves Chataigneau
Frank Roberts
Stalin
U.S
Red
Army
6Th Street
Fish 'N Chips Se
Ricupero’s
Deed’s
Commissioners’ Office
Treasurer’s Office
Luther Williams
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