Lions View Little League Film At Indiana Lions Club
The Indiana Lions Club screened a sound film about the National Little League World Series featuring young players ages nine to twelve. The show, supported by United States Rubber Company, highlighted recent Little League finals with teams from Lock Haven Pennsylvania and St Petersburg Florida, and noted plans to organize local teams in Greensburg Clarion Punxsutawney and Kittanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Pittsburgh
Frank” Rogene
Jimmy” Levine
Hol" Clark
Lions Club
Indiana Lions
Forbes Field
Thorugh
United States
Lock Haven
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mammonton
N. J
Ted
P. A
Walter Johnson
Babe” Ruth
Honus Wagner
Rosene
Indiana
Greensburg
Clarion
Punxsutawney
Kittanning
Plane May Be Lost East of Pittsburgh
Search for two Air Force fliers missing since Friday concentrates east of Pittsburgh. Capt William R Parker 31 of Sheriden PA and 1st Lt Joseph R Walker 27 of Homeville PA left Wright Field Dayton OH for Pittsburgh in an AT 6 training plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Air Force
USAF
Civil Air Patrol
William R. Parker
Sheriden
Joseph R. Walker
Homeville
Wright Field
Dayton
Aznesville
Gunman Invasion of City Hall Vault in Chicago
Two gunmen invaded the eighth floor City Hall Municipal Court clerk’s office in Chicago last night. They died after spending over three hours inside, taped two watchmen, and smashed a vault. Police found less than $390 in the vault and unconfirmed court records, with no attempt to breach other cashiers’ cages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Black-Square-City-County
Study Plans Made For Pa Highway Program
Harrisburg August 30 The 1949 Legislature orders a major study of Pennsylvania s $100 000 000 yearly highway program. An 11 member commission will be appointed by Governor Duff to complete a 1949 50 report by November 1 1950 outlining financing and long range plans including new legislation. The plan covers traffic needs highway locations urban main roads and farm to market routes plus maintenance and safety. A gas tax increase and a highway authority are cited as financing steps. Other new laws enacted effective September 1 ban TV sets in cars and loosen overhead signals rules while affecting ambulance regulation truck height and accident reporting thresholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James H. Duff
Yale
Public Utility Commission
State Revenue
Clymer Kiwanis Hears Reports at Dinner Meeting
The Clymer Kiwanis held a dinner meeting at the First Presbyterian Church basement with 39 members present. President Gordon Gibson presided as committee chairmen reported on underprivileged children, agriculture, public relations, church support, finance, inter-club affairs, law and regulations, projects, Kiwanis education, and other items. The next meeting is an inter-club with Blissville Kiwanis at Black Lick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Kiwanis
Clymer
Gordon Gibson
Indiana
Freeman Bragg
John Wotchko
Bert Levison
Clyde Mouck
Isadore Cohen
Piblic
Blair
Goodlin
Robert St. Clair
Nance
Dunegat
W. F. Swift
John Harvey
Project
John Steele
Kayvanis
Blissille Kiwanis Club
First Presbyterian Church
Black Lick
Clymer Elicts
First Presbyterian
Six Japanese Are Sentenced For Spreading Rumors
In Osaka a U S 25th Division court sentenced six Japanese to five years hard labor for disseminating rumors that denigrated the occupation forces. Prosecutors said the case stemmed from a poster campaign allegedly conducted by Communists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Osaka
School for Blind To Start In Armstrong and Indiana Counties
The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind will begin home Braille, typing and handicraft instruction soon for more than 50 blind residents in Armstrong and Indiana Counties. Ann Waresack notes a Home Teaching Service is needed after two months of initial work. Braille will be taught first, with goals of reducing inactivity and fostering rehabilitation and employment.
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Armstrong
Indiana
Pensylvania Association For the Blind
Ann Waresack
Sie
Louis Braille
Zane Grey
Readers
Burgh
Pennsylvania Association For the Blind
Associatio
Marchers Celebrate Legion Parade in Philadelphia Rally
The 1940s parade drew thousands through downtown Philadelphia as Marchers from Minnesota to Texas showcased state symbols. President Truman, keynote speaker, urged four point plan to spark global prosperity and Britain’s currency solution amid postwar economic turmoil. He warned against internal political interference while stressing world economy and reciprocal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Legion
Nevada
Iowa
Indsa
Mississippi
Texas
Truman
Missouri
White House
United States
Stork Visits Pagulli Family Through August Dates
In Springfield Tennessee a labor technician and Mrs Thomas Fagni welcomed another child to the Pagulli household, marking multiple births this August. Thomas Pagulli was born at Robertson County Hospital yesterday, joining Morle Diane and Babe as earlier siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Teno
Aly
Thomas Fagni
Pagal
Fagai
Wits
Lsborar
Thomas Pagulli
Robertson County Hospital
Morle Diane
Baibe
Vaughan Denies White House Aid For Maragon Trip
Vaughan testified he helped Maragon at times but never authorized him to speak for him or the White House. He denied telling the State Department that President Truman was personally interested in Maragon’s 1945 trip to Europe for a perfume company. Vaughan admitted a letter seeking permission for the trip, dated Aug. 3, 1945, but said Truman was not aware of it. He claimed gifts of seven home freezers from the Albert J. Ver ley Perfume Co. were private gifts, with no White House connection. He asserted no action taken for gifts or favors involving business interests with or without White House approval. The hearing room was crowded with reporters as Vaughan presented a prepared denial and identified his official role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Maragon
White House
McCarthy
State Department
Truman
Europe
Ruth Shipley
O'Conor
D-Md
Col. Vaughan
Shipley
Italy
Albert J. Verley Perfume Co
Chicago
Mrs. Truman
Littl
Independence
Mr Truman
Ladey
al White House
C. J. Mara
Carl Ristine
Ristine
Czechs Claim Crush of Anti Communist Underground
Prague reports the government said it halted an anti Communist conspiracy before an armed uprising. Six condemned to death, 10 given life terms, others jailed. ten acquitted. Leader named Dr Jaroslav Barkavec and political head Josef Charvat described as spies linked to a Western power. Officials claim a cat and mouse chase prevented the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Josef Charvat
Jaroslav Barkavec
Hose
Army
Felice Personne
Camp Penn Costs Reach 185000 For Underprivileged Boys
Harrisburg reports the Commonwealth spent nearly 188000 to run a two week camp at Indiantown Gap for about 2600 boys aged 14 to 16. Major expenses covered food 354600 clothing 47100 and staff wages 36000 as transport and shelter were paid by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Camp Penn
Indiantown Gap
Poison Testimony In Evansville Murder Case
Toxicologist Dr. Robert E. Farney said an enormous dose of arsenic was found in the father of Mrs. Clarice Spurlock, the Evansville housewife charged with murdering her mother in Huntingburg. He testified at a Vanderburgh Circuit Court preliminary hearing where Spurlock seeks bond on a habeas corpus petition, while defense objections argued lack of jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Robert E.farney
Indiana University
Vanderburgh Circuit Court
Clarice Spurs Lock
Eunice Irene Dearing
Huntingburg
Spurlocks
Winter Dearing
Spurlock
Farney
Dearing
Vanderburgh
Ollie C. Reeves
Lockyear
Butler Schools Delayed Opening Amid Polio Surge
Butler County postpones openings at Petrolia joint schools and Marion Township due to polio cases. Salsgiver states Petrolia will remain closed until September. A 27 year old mother of twins, Mrs. Robert Widner, becomes the county’s 38th polio victim admitted to Municipal Hospital in Pittsburgh as Easton leads statewide counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Butler County
Fairview Township
Karns City
Petrolia
James Salsgiver
Marion Township
Pittsburgh
Robert Widner
Easton
Van Horn Accused Of Obstruction In Mine Workers Row
Athens Greece scene shifts to a Danube island Csallokas described as 53 miles long and 16 miles wide in a scantline. The rest of the fragment mentions pension funds, political abuse, and a quote about preventing welfare work amid mining in Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horn
Lewis
Athens
Greece
Danube River
Csallokas
Europe
Flood Control Funding Moves Toward Senate Action
Pennsylvania projects receive House and Senate votes with compromise figures by Cannon. Rivers and Harbors funds cover Monongahela Locks No2 and Schuylkill Culm removal, while flood control allocations support Conemaugh, East Branch Clarion, Punxsutawney, Sunbury, Wilkes-Barre Hanover, Williamsport and related planning and maintenance. Funds await final reconciliation and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Cannon
Monongahela River
Schuylkill River
Conemaugh Reservoir
East Branch Clarion River
Punxsutawney
Sunbury
Wilkesbarre
Hanover Township
Indiana Fair Operates as Non-Profit With Volunteer Officers
Indiana County Fair Associa tion runs without pay for its officers who even cover their own grandstand costs. Earl Handler outlines funding needs and weather optimism at a Kiwanis meeting in Indiana County, noting a $36,000 annual target to break even and retain a $10,000 emergency backlog. The group plans a Tuesday gathering next week and seeks local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Fair Association
Willard
Handler
Indiana
John McNutt
Business Standards Committee
C. Merle Craig
Generals Bow To Police Capt
Police Captain William OBrien led Omar Bradley and Lucius Clay to the American Legion Commanders dinner in Philadelphia. Bradley, surprised, recalled serving under a lieutenant named Bradley in World War II, who joked about marching in single file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William O’brien
Omar N. Bradley
Lucius Clay
American Legion
General Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Clay
Germany
O’brien
Bellevue-Stratford
Bradley
Europe
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Lions View
Meerhead
Allegheny County
University of Pittsburgh Law School
Carnegie Library
Pitt
Tula
O’connnor
Portland. Gre
Butler Schools
John L. Lewis
United ‘Mine Workers
Wwe
Indiana Fair
Weather Report
Ascat
Minnie B. Meyer
John Meyer
Sheloda
Advance
Indiana County
Jacob
Margaret Weaver Frye
Mount Union Lutheran Church
Virginia Wingard
Rural Valley
R. D
Thelma Cessna
Rochester Mills
Leona Smeltzer
Ford City
R .D
Murray
Glenn
Oscar
Shelocta
BR. D
George Frye
Homer
Hattie) Parks
Creekside
Williams
Blanche) Johnston
Catherine Fisher
Howard Amick
Clark Funeral Home
Elderton
Richard Parker
Mitchell A
Ada
Willis) Parker
Iselin
Indiana Memorial Hospital
Thes
Coral Lutheran ‘Cemetery
Robinson
Charles T. Bell
Margaret Streams
Home
Thelma Bell
Robinson’s
7Th St
J. K. Boston
Washington Cemetery
Irvin L. Ferguson
Elizabeth Williams Fe
Robinson's
N. Tih St
DST
Reinhold K. Weber
Harmony Grove
W Kensington
Jas
Sara Jane Davis
Bert
DuBois
Shaner
Homer City
Paul
Willet
Edw
Boyer
Crekside
Washington
Zenith Magnavox Pumgat
Art Lewis
Phila
Indiana, Pa
PC Bell Funeral Home
Church Street
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