Winter's bite trims Ohio flood but 7000 homeless nine dead
Bitter cold eased a three state Ohio River flood but thousands remained homeless and nine people died as sub freezings tightened rivers. The Weather Bureau lowered crest projections while soldiers patrolled Marietta streets to guard against looting and heat was shut off in blocks as floods persisted across roads and towns.
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Marietta, O
U. S. Weather Bureau
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mississippi River
Marietta
Wheeling
W. Va
266Th Infantry
Ohio National
Guyard
Scioto
Chillicothe
Hocking
Athens
River Ave
Pittsburgh
Vania
West Virginia
Ohio River
Truman Approves Britains 300 Million Dollar Security Grant
Washington January 29 1952 Mutual Security Director Harriman announced a 300 million dollar emergency grant to Britain to prevent defense cuts and boost Western arms buildup. Funds cover raw materials and components bought chiefly in the United States through July 1, 1952. The move shifts money from arms aid to Britain amid no specific authorization in the latest emergency legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
Mutual Security
W. Averell Harriman
United States
Truman
Congress
Church
Harriman
Churchill
Tuman
Income Tax Aid Offered In County
Deputy collectors of Internal Revenue Charles L. Dye Jr and Peter J Marinas announce dates to assist taxpayers in filing Income Tax returns In Indiana Blairsville Clymer Saltsburg Rossiter and Indiana again Feb 18 to March 15. Offices not open Saturdays nor Washingtons birthday Feb 22. Due to high volume some returns cannot be prepared especially business and depreciation cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Charles L. Dye, Jr
Peter J. Marinas
Indiana
P. O
Blairsville
Clymer
Saltsburg
Rossiter
Washington
Tobey Raps Remarks of MacArthur See TOBEY RAPS
U S Senator Tobey labels Gen MacArthur remarks as a left handed slap at Eisenhower but says they won't stop Ike from winning the presidency. Brewster interprets MacArthur as backing Taft while Tobey supports Eisenhower and both claim MacArthur’s statement urges a capable leader in civil government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Tobey
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Ike
Brewster
R-Me
Taft
Ohio
New Hampshire
J. Wesley Colburn
Ted Johnson
Harold E. Stagsen
J. Byrd
Virginia
Truman
Byrd
Russell
Georda
Tobey Raps
County Men Enjoy Stay In Germany
Members of Company F, 1st Infantry, 28th Division, now stationed in Germany, are highlighted in a feature on the front page. The report notes their experiences and notes the broad interest among County men in the ongoing overseas assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Co F
1Th Infantry
28Th Division
Indiana Evening Gazette
Polio March Of Mothers On Thursday in Indiana County
Twenty eight Indiana County communities plan a Polio March of Mothers on Thursday January 31 from 7 to 8 pm to call on homes with inviting porch lights or candles. Over 250 women organize a county wide effort asking residents to contribute dimes and dollars while promoting a polio vaccine.
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Indiana County
Army of
Armagh
Robert Thompson
Aultman
Mary Lee
Geo. Lydick
Clune
A. Lesneskie
Clymer
Joe Kochman Jr
Homer City
Joseph Campbell
Coral
Graceton
Creekside
Dan Chapman
Elders Ridge
Ben Rosensteel
Ernest
Henry Morrison
Glen Campbell
Barney Wilmuth
Hellwood
Alverda
John
Blockade and slide disruption on Constitution Boulevard
A landslide between Ambridge and Aliquippa blocks Constitution Boulevard causing bus detours of about one hour. County veterans are affected as three motor coach lines operate altered routes. Names and details of veterans and soldiers are mentioned in fragmented fashion amid the disrupted service report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa
Constitution Boulevard
Ambridge
aVeliong
Ohio River
Johnstown
Seteeit Co
Shafer Coach Lines
Wood-ar
Joseph Jancsura
Ste John
Southern Motor
Vintondale
Sfc
Jonn
Vinton No. 6
Florence
Robert H
Vinton Coal and Coke Pierce
Glen Campbell
Pfc. Co
Umbria County
Fred D. Spiardi
Blairsville
Miner Is Killed Tonight at 8 on WDAD
A fragmentary notice advertises WDAD programming at 8 PM and mentions Pennington's store at 46 North 5th Street. The readable text is garbled but suggests a station program intro and a local business reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WDAD
Pennington's
Red China Hints at No Direct Armistice Role
North Korean officers revealed a cryptic hint that Red China may refuse direct administration of the armistice area. The Reds rejected a joint plan placing civil administration under U N and Chinese volunteers, urging removal of the Chinese commander phrase to keep control with North Koreans. The session saw tentative agreement to most of the Allied draft but obstacles remained over troop rotation and final paragraphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Xores
Red China
U. N
U N
Korean Peoples Army
Chinese People's Volunteers
Chang Chun San
Red
Nuckols
Philadelphia Warned Of Measles Epidemic Year 1952
Health officials warn Philadelphia may face a measles epidemic in 1952 as the City Health Department reports 2061 cases to date, up from 132 in the same period of 1951. The note cites drapery and shop fabric disclosures near 37 N. 6th St. as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
City Health Department
N. 6Th St
Russians Condemned For Failure To Keep Pact With Kai-Shek
At the United Nations Political Committee in Paris on January 29 the Soviet Union was condemned for failing to honor the 1945 treaty of friendship with Chiang Kai-shek. The vote was 24 to 9 with 25 abstentions as nations debated Soviet actions in Burma and alleged U S support for Chinese Nationalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United Nations
Soviet Union
Chiang Kai-shek
Jacob A. Malik
Burma
U. S
Malik
T. F. Tsiang
China
Latin America
Iraq
Liberia
Thailand
Turkey
France
Mexico
Belgium
Holland
India
Indonesia
Israel
Yunnan
Iselin Starts Fire Equipment Fund Drive
Iselin civic leaders launch a fund drive asking each of about 200 families for one dollar to buy fire equipment. A volunteer fire company was formed with J. P. Patrick Jr as president and officers elected. Directors include Melio Cocovich James Shields Paul Deneskie Archibald Pride Steve Henkle Joe Fello Arthur Wentley Thomas Yates. The effort follows the Jan. 16 blaze that claimed Everett Cameron and his infant son. Patrick notes about 50 fires have occurred locally in two years.
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Iselin
J. P. Patrick, Jr
John Condor
John Persoskie
Carl Vitch
Melio Cocovich
Cement Road
James Shields
Barkley
Paul Deneskie
Tilban
Archibald Pride
English Street
Steve Henkle
Center Street
Joe Fello
Lower Street
Arthur Wentley
Lambert Street
Thomas Yates
Everett Cameron
Thomas
Patrick
Indiana Band Concert Set For Feb. 3rd
The Indiana Municipal Band will give a free concert Sunday February 3 at 2 30 p m in the Manosi Theater announced by Burgess Warren P Kline It is the third year for these Sunday concerts but Kline warned a good turnout is needed to avoid cancellation The 1188 seat theater would like full houses and the concert supports Community Chest funding directed by C David McNaughton The program includes marches overtures and melodies from Mozart Padilla Meacham Lang Guentzel Lang Grafulla Scott Rosell Gershwin and others with an intermission and a final Star Spangled Banner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Burgess
C. David McNaughton
Chas
B. Brown
W. A. Mozart
Valencia
Jose Padilla
W. Meacham
Johann the
Grafulla
Raymond Scott
David Rosel
George Gershwin
Ward—DeMolay Commandery
R. B. Hall
Star Spangled Banner
Cairo Riot Toll Rises Amid Citywide Destruction
Cairo casualties climb to 67 after rioters burn the British Turf Club and Shepheard's Hotel. Fire brigades battle smouldering ruins as authorities, with martial law in effect, assess American casualties and gauge losses estimated over 100 million pounds.
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Cairo
Egypt
Shepheards
Shepheard
U. S
Lamar Mulliner
Optimists Plan Hospitality Trip To See Gene Autry
The Indiana Optimist Club will wake 35 children from Williard Home to Johnstown tomorrow afternoon to see Gene Autry at the Johns town War Memorial. A special bus has been engaged to transport the children.
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Indiana Optimist Club
Williard
Johnstown
Gene Autry
Johnstown War Memorial
Robber, Killer Stories Highlight Ohio Case
Ohio authorities say a suspect in a Holidayburg robbery, Sylvester Harr, 20, faces murder charges as a warrant detains him. Harr and accomplice John Humphreys, 33, were arrested after a gas station robbery. Harr allegedly confessed to killing a 70-year-old Lisbon man and a 20-year-old career hunter found nearby. Pennsylvania notes mention Gov. Fine urging heart fund support and a brief business update on Wayne’s Fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Ohio Authorilles
Sylvester Harr
Ohio
Dist
Atty
Park H. Loose
Hare
Johns Humphreys
Jburg
Ulisdale
Slater
Lisbon
Hunter
Harrisburg
Aes
Michael B. Kosia
Yester
Pittsburgh
William K. Fine
Allen
Aftet
Pittsburgh Asphalt Co
Adlen
Wayne
Two Autos Crash At Fifth And Philadelphia
Two cars collided at Fifth and Philadelphia streets causing about 290 dollars in damage without injuries. Police identify drivers as Frank John Finn of Indiana Road 2 with roughly 250 dollars damage and Mrs Catherine Lockhart of Indiana Road 3 with 40 dollars damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
Philadelphia
Frank John Finn
Indiana RD 2
Catherine Lockhart
Indiana RD 3
Group Meant In Secret On McGrath Probe
Washington January drive for a seven member House Judiciary subcommittee to investigate Attorney General McGrath amid ethics disclosures. Keating charges attempts to shift responsibility to the President, with Democrats cautious of a fishing expedition while aiming to limit scope. Also note publicity on Caudle firing and a local fruit market ad at Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Justice Department
J. Howard McGrath
Cellar
DNY
McGrath
Rep
Keating
R-Ny
Truman
T. Tamar Caudle
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S.rauss
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Fine Backs Fund
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Farouk
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