Ohio River ice traps loaded barges near Evansville
The lee clogged Ohio River halted navigation for the first time since 1940. A tow of eleven mostly loaded barges carrying 405 new cars from Cincinnati to Mayersville, Mississippi, froze fast under ice after the Fleetwing towboat could not continue downstream. Authorities warn of possible dam 47 break risk if warm rain or ice gorge worsens. Meantime cold weather cuts gas to industrial users, idling around 11,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Ian
Ohio
D. A. Murray
Ohio Petroleum Company
Cincinnati
Mayersville
Miss
Ohio River Division
U. S. Engineers
Echel Cook
Lock
Owensboro
Lock 46
Cook
Cy. Kimmel
St. Louis
Murray
Newburgh
Weather Bureau
Midwest
South Bend Ins Co Holds Meet and Officers Reelect
The seventy first annual meeting of Mutual Fire Insurance Company of South Bend Township was held at the Reformed Church in South Bend Pa on January 13 with J S Smith presiding. Nine managers for 1948 were named including H M Kimmel R D 3 Shelacta and M R Ankeny R D 1 as president and vice president respectively. John P Deemer of South Bend was reelected secretary and treasurer. The company active since 1875 insures farms and small towns on an assessment basis with 2 977 955 in force and a 1947 assessment rate of 3 per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of South
Bend Township
The
Reformed Church
South Bend
J. 5
Smith
H. M. Kimmel
Shelacta
R. D
M. R. Ankeny
Sheladta
Will Wilson
Avonmore
J. R. Patterson
Roy Coleman
H. H. Hanna
Harry F. Orr
Creekside
Jay B. Dilts
Marion Center
E. F. Myers
Kelly
Atation
John P. Deemer
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
South Bend Township
Harold M. Bush Receives Parker Pen from Students
Indiana High School student body honored Harold M. Bush, a Commercial Department student teacher, with a Parker fountain pen for his year of directing the twirlers club. Bush volunteered to boost twirlers in the high school band, increasing proficiency and numbers, with a January 23 presentation in assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Bush
Indiana High School
High Schoo
Bush
Clune Youth Enlists in Air Force
Pfe Kanasky son of Joseph Kanasky of Clune enlisted in the Air Force on September 17 1947. He graduated from Elders Ridge High School Erdi Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe. Kanasky
Joseph Kanasky
Clune
Air Force
Elders Ridge High School
Erdi
Kiwanis Review Honors Members and Burns Night Tribute
The Kiwanis Club recognized members with perfect attendance awards including Blair Ansley and James Willis among others. A Burns Night tribute followed with Highlander Walter Jackson leading a bagpipe themed performance and a closing reminder from President George Kinkenberger to pursue the club’s short and long term objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
AL Drumheller
Blair Ansley
Robert Burgeral
Merle Craig
Ale
Drumheller
Russe
Ralph Heiges
T. C Hoyt
Harry Rankin
George Rinkenberger
James Turney
W. A. Wiggins
James
Willis
Secon
Robert Burns
Aberceen
Robert Bruce
Walter Jackson
Loch Lewis
George Kinkenberger
Death Toll 150 In US Cold Snap
The Midwest faced a third cold wave in a week with 150 deaths attributed to cold and snow. Temperatures fell well below normal across the central states and the eastern half of the country. The ice clogged Ohio River halted navigation as barges carrying 405 new cars were trapped near Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Canada
Dakotas
Minnesota
Central States
Rocky Mountain
Federal Weather Bureau
Chicago
Florida
Ohio River
Evansville
Ind
Cincinnati
Mayersville
Miss
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New England
Texas
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Canadian
North Dakota
Montana
Mercury
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Illnois
Russia proposes two million Austrians and asset transfer terms
The report outlines a peace treaty plan where Russia would receive two million of Austria and a 25 percent share in Austrian assets, with Germany assets ceded to Russia. Austria would pay Russia 200 million USD and negotiate further payments to the US, France, and Britain. The arrangement excludes certain oil and shipping clauses and requires Austrian law, with no alienation of assets without Russian consent. Briefer notes cite Whitehall skepticism and a goal to withdraw occupation troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Bix
Ger
Russia
U. S
United States
France
Great Britain
Gere Mit
Vienna
Nishly
Whitehall
Free Trade In Gold Is Voted Out
Cabinet decree devalues gold trading and bypasses the assembly as socialist deputies decide before the Finance Commission meeting how to vote against the bill. Party members seek to avoid provoking a cabinet crisis while pursuing approval of the free money market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Commission
Jones Tries Again with Phillies Pitcher Dale Jones in Return
Philadelphia veteran pitcher Dale Jones returns to the Phillies after five years in the minors. Last season he helped Utica win the Eastern League title and now attempts a comeback with Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dale Jones
Philadelphia Phillies
Utiga
Names of federal employees in markets released by Aeroculture Dept
Federal list covers brokers and individuals from Jan 1 1946 to Dec 15 1947. Anderson, Pace, Bruce, Waller Salant, Winthrop G. Brown, and Edith Thomas appear among those named. Brown notes four years advising a New York counselor and Harriman ties. no inside information claimed. Edith Thomas listed as senator's wife. Corey of Portland once CCC regional director, unclear trading dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Pace
Robert &. Hannegan
Truman
Rudge
State Department
Bruce
Baltimore
Waller
Salant
Winthrop G. Brown
New York
Brown
Averell Harriman
London
Senator Thomas
Edith Thomas
Washington
Hsted
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
Earl C. Corey
Portland
Ore
CCC
Stassen Targets Eisenhower Backers In New Hampshire Tour
Harold Stassen arrived in Manchester seeking Eisenhower votes as he campaigns for the Republican nomination. He cited a Taft pressure talk and outlined plans to rally New Hampshire supporters while urging U N police in Palestine and Marshall Plan-backed economic cooperation. Approx 4,000 attended a Burlington rally advocating UN led police and disarmament in Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Dan
Harold Stassen
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Minnesota
Granite State
Robert A. Taft
Robio
Washington
Ohio
Taft
Stassen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Maine
Eisenhower League
Nick Papojas
New England
Stassjen
Leonard Finder
State Department
Burlington
Stassert
United States
Palestine
United Nations
Eight Car Crash Near Deming Kills Three
Sheriff reports eight car collision seven miles east of Deming New Mexico sparked a fire that destroyed five vehicles and a house trailer. Three people died and four were seriously burned including Lt H B McCauley and Mrs Fanny Bert. Identification names include Mrs J B Bert and Mr and Mrs V S Christensen with Christensen tag found in car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bert
Upland
Calif
V. S. Christensen
Christensens
H. B. McCauley
Montmorenci
5. C
Thomas C. Lurber
San Diego
Fanny Bert
Buskirk
Safe Driver League Formed in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Jan 27 Gov James H Duff announced formation of a Pennsylvania Safe Driver League by the Governor's Highway Safety Conference urging every motorist in the state to join and pledge to conserve life. He cited 1947 motor vehicle deaths at 1 552, 148 fewer than 1946, praising a coordinated effort by state and local police motor clubs service clubs schools radio moving pictures and newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Duff
Watch swap ends with $100 payment ruling
In Detroit, January 27, a Common Pleas Court ordered former Capt. Harry Murphy to pay former Lt. Richard Manning $100. Manning, an Army pilot from San Francisco, had sued Murphy over a Swiss watch traded for rations in a German prison camp. The judge based the amount on current market value of similar pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Jane Army
Common Pleas
David C. Vokes
Richard Manning
San Francisco
Harry Murphy
Manning
Murphy
Mooseberg
Germany
France Devalues Currency Amid Market Turbulence
The Financial Times warns Bretton Woods may collapse as France lowers values and shifts to freer markets for hard currencies across Europe. Premier Schuman defends devaluation as a measure against ruin and unemployment while exporting sectors gain. Jacques Duclos accuses American capitalists of using Paris to dominate Europe. Parliament debates gold trade freedom as a broader monetary program awaits vote after joint committee reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Financial Times
Europe
Switzerland
Robert Schuman
France
United States
Jacques Duclos
National Assembly
Schuman
Foreign Affairs and Finance Commissions
Lions Club Initiates 3 Members in Indiana Chapter
At Rustic Lodge the Lions Club of Indiana initiated three new members James H. Ake Stanley M. Brodsky A. Gerald Capezzuti John F. Delaney Joseph H. Hamilton J Monroe Mabon Rudy Mihalick and Joseph Quinn with sponsor naps and a pork chop dinner. International director Thomas Lynch from Homer City spoke about their playground project including a fence two pools and sports facilities planned by May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club of
Indiana
Rustic Lodge
Charles Davis
Lion Herman
James H. Ake
State Highway Dept
Stanley M. Brodsky
A. Gerald Capezzuti
Indiana High School
John F. Delaney
Whiteman and Co
Joseph H. Hamilton
J. Monroe Mabon
Rudy F. Mihalick
WDAD
Joseph Quinn
Lions Club
Don Hurwitz
Baltimore
Thomas Lynch
Homer City
Lynch
Two Die of Gas Fumes On Farm
Franklin Pa January 27 Coroner Dr W Wilson said Clyde Nelson and his daughter Dorothy 30 were found dead in their Sugar Creek home five miles from town. Neighbors entered after they had not been seen since Saturday. Nelson was in bed and Dorothy near a door as if trying to escape. Fumes from a gas furnace caused the deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Pr. W. Wilson
Venango County
Clyde Nelson
Dorothy
Sugar Creek
Nelson
CGOP Moves To Push Tax Slash Complicates Override Effort
GOP leaders push a tax cut plan to attract enough Democratic votes for a two thirds override, while Senate Republicans meet to set a tax reduction scope and await budget surplus details. Democratic House leaders call a mass meeting to unite against the Knutson bill as drawn. Senate finance chair Millikin notes further budget information will shape the final tax amount. Budget is seen as potentially trimmed by 3.6 to 5.0 billion to fit tax relief aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Knutson
Millikin R-Cole
Truman
Area Endures Heavy Snow Toll Across Counties
In western Pennsylvania several residents died due to snow and exposure while shoveling and walking near homes and hotels. An Allegheny County highway worker was fatally struck by a train while plowing. State highways report remaining closures on secondary routes with icy patches. Plow crews operate after a major weekend snowfall. deep snow mainly in Allegheny Westmoreland Fayette Greene Somerset and Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Daniel Brili
Pennsylvania
Florence Nicholson
Connellsville
Louis Antoniatti
Johnstown
Allegheny County
George Mattijak
Natrona
Harrisburg
State Highways Department
Bradford
Susquehanna
Wayne Counties
Allegheny
Westmoreland
Fayette
Greene
Somerset
Washington
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Irwin
Alegheny Tunnel
Weather Report Today in Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
Temperature will average eight to ten degrees below normal with colder conditions Wednesday. Thursday afternoon and Friday look cooler, then again Saturday. Snow is expected Friday with total precipitation around one half inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannssylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Obituaries of Longtime Punxsutawney residents and kin
Obituaries report the passing of Mrs. Sarah Melissa Westover Longwell at 95 in 1948 near Salem Church with service details at East Ridge Church and burial in its cemetery. Also listed are Clinton Wilson Longwill of Baton Rouge with hospital death after an operation, George McLachlan of Indiana, John H. Boring of Strongstown, Catherine Gene Bonach of Punxsutawney and extended families with burial and funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Melissa
Salem Church
Carl Shelgren
Stafford
Oliver J
Cordelia
Oaks) Westover
Frances Beck
Ellen Byers
Myrtle Shelgren
Esther Johns
J. E. Westover
Johnstown
Radf
George McLachlan
Janet Cowie McLachlan
Elm Street
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Robinson's
North Seventh Street
Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
McLachlan
R & P Canal Company
John, H. Boring
Strongstown Methodist Church
Cra
Martha
Milton
Emma’ Hagens
Homer City
Vernie Goldberg
Nanty Glo
Jessie Melvine
Boring
Pine Township
Catherine Gene Bonach
Lewis Bonach
Beyer Avenue
Gray's Drug Store
Funxsiltawney
Dayton
Lewis and
Mary
Agnelo) Bonach
Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Dad
Rose Judice
John Gigliotti
Phyllis
Frank Raymond
Leo Nichols
Boston
Mass
Eugene McNeil
Wil Hamsport
Frank, Abbott
Pittsburgh
Rose Defazia
Lester Filler
Caneyon C
Virginia Theresa
Germantown
N. Y
Nicholis Bonach
Carapolis
Bonach
Captain Willard Overdorff Named Postal Officer in Guam
Capt Willard B Overdorff son of 5 Q Overdorff Route Four Indiana was appointed postal officer for Headquarters Twentieth Air Force in Guam. He will arrive in April 1947 and has served as training officer. He previously served overseas in World War I with the Thirteenth Air Force on Morotai and Clark Field. He earned bombardier wings at Roswell in 1942 and is a regular Air Force officer. He graduated Brush Valley High School in 1932 and Allegheny College in 1936 and later worked as an inspector for Bethlehem Steel at Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Air Force
Guam
Willard B. Overdorff
Q. Overdorff
Route Four
Indiana
Twentieth Air Force
Overdorff
Thirteenth Air Force
Morotai
Clark Field
Philippine Islands
Regular Air Force
Roswell
New Mexico
Brush Valley High School
Allegheny College
Meadville
Bethlehem Steel
Johnstown
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Lee
South Bend Ins. Co
Harold M., Bush
Gazette
Walter Kanasky
48Rd Airborne Group
Davis-Monthan Air Field
Jucson
Arizona
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Kiwanis
Essley
Moorhead
Associated Plans
New York City
Metropolis
Lough
California
Pacific
Aleutians
Russ
Jones
Julius Shulick
Lockland Air Base
Aeroculture Dept
CGOP
Weather Report Today
Clinton Wilson Longwill
Foundation Hospital
New Orleans
Frank
Laura
Bence) Longwill
Indiana” High School
Longwill
University of Michigan
Chamber of Commerce
Baton Rouge
Elva (Moorhead) Longwill
Clinton Wilson Longwill, Jr
Batron Rouge
Horace
Hershey
Leonard
Clymer
Lawrence
Shreveport
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