Committee Hearings End Today
CHICAGO AP Republican policy makers work serenely drafting a platform free of Taft and Eisenhower faction fights for the convention opening Monday. The Platform Committee will wind up hearings today with invited spokesmen from business labor farm and other groups to suggest planks. Sen Eugene L Millikin chairman said he expects a platform pleasing the convention and securing November votes. Former Gov Harold E Stassen warned against a conservative platform but harmony appears in committee proceedings.
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Taft
Eisenhower
Eugene L. Millikin
Colorado
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Harold E. ‘Stassen
Minnesota
Indiana County Observance Plan for 1803 Sesquicentennial
A meeting in the Chamber of Commerce offices discussed starting plans for a sesquicentennial celebration of the 1803 establishment of Indiana County. No action was taken. previous chamber directors had acted. The Chamber will sponsor the event with county cooperation, aiming for next summer.
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Indiana
Texas Towns Scene Of Mass Polio Tests
Polio tests in Texas towns are described as critical as 1 123 city cases rise from 298 the prior period. University researchers test gamma globulin in children to prevent paralysis, with half receiving injections and others given a substitute. State and national health bodies track cases across 163 city cases and six deaths to date this year, amid hopes the experimental treatment will slow polio spread.
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Whistle Stop Fight Moves South on Fair Deal Tour
President Truman toured through Central Arkansas on his whistle stop campaign to back public power and Fair Deal programs. He dedicated two large hydroelectric dams, Bull Shoals and Norfolk, as demonstrations of administration progress for the Dixie region while moving toward Missouri.
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Fourth Celebration Opens With Parade Auto Races In Indiana County
The sixth annual Indiana Lions Fourth of July celebration in Indiana County features a 30 unit parade at 10:30 a.m. a Little League game at Mack Center, auto races and wrestling. Proceeds support Lions Health Camp for underprivileged children. Gooding Amusements offer carnival rides, shows and music.
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Steel Union Effort Aims at Small Firms in Steel Industry
The CIO United Steelworkers press for coverage of smaller firms as contract talks continue. A top industry executive says major companies won’t concede to a union shop, while union supporters cite more than 50,000 steelworkers already covered by new pacts amid a month of strikes involving 650,000 workers. The dispute follows the broader political clash over televised hearings and labor strategies.
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Local government and banks announce July 4 closures
Federal, state, and county offices along with banks and most stores will be closed all day Friday July 4. The courthouse will be closed both Friday and Saturday.
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Co. Man Pleads Guilty To Theft At Newport Arkansas
In Newport Arkansas a company man pleaded guilty to theft. The report notes Truman’s remarks during a campaign tour and mentions budget and spending figures, including defense and foreign aid. A State Police officer charged Fulcomer and an accomplice with breaking into the St. Clair home and stealing a shotgun, radio, and personal property worth $100.
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Fulcomer
St. Clair Hame
Jennie Brentlinger
Sptole
Three's A Family at Fisher Auditorium Tonight
ISTC presents Summer Cheater Guild show at Fisher Auditorium at 8 30 p m tonight through Saturday. Phone reservations 5521 or buy at Summery Cheater Guild box office 271x0.
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Keystone Plan meeting ties Indiana County counties
Indiana County representatives met Monday evening in Punxsutawney with about 70 men from Jefferson Armstrong Clearfield Cameron and Elk counties to promote the Keystone Plan aimed at increasing voting registration and strength among White collar workers in Pennsylvania. John H. Levion of Drexel Hill started the Keystone Plan, with Masons asking members of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 753 F and AM and others to attend services tonight at 3 0 at Robinson Funeral Home for the late Brother Dan J. Hill Haven W. Partner WM C Dinsmore. A July 4 dance at Homer City Legion Home, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Tide Legal 3676, features Rhythm Masters with admission $1.00. Summer Theater Guild’s all-star cast performs Three’s A Family directed by Paul Randall in Indiana and Blairsville area venues with various dates and ticket info.
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State Opens Bids On Leonard Hall
The General State Authority asked for bids to be opened July 12 for test borings connected with reconstructing Leonard Hall at Indiana State Teachers College. The building was destroyed by fire several months ago.
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Gazette Employees To Enjoy the Fourth Holiday
The Indiana Evening Gazette will not be published Friday, July 4, so employees may enjoy the holiday with their families. For complete local and national holiday news, see Saturday’s Gazette.
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Steel strike risks ore shortage amid price controls debate
A Minnesota iron ore strike is described as disastrous with potential ore shortfall unfilled by rail shipments. White warns of continued disruption while Murray refrains from comment. Capitol Hill heated exchanges follow a New York meeting on easing price controls as Senators Ellender Dirksen Bricker chide the Truman policy. See President Truman.
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Ohio
Surveying Town In Zoning Effort
Blairsville officials and the Blairsville Board of Trade met to survey the town and environs for a proposed town planning program. The council has considered a zoning plan but not enacted the necessary ordinance. The Board of Trade seeks to reactivate the plan amid a community event reference for July 4.
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Board of Trade
One Faction Backs Ide and Other Taft
In Chicago the Taft forces won a key step by securing Georgia’s entire 17 GOP convention votes, signaling a possible sweep for Sen. Robert A. Taft. The move challenges the Eisenhower supporters and may influence the National Committee’s handling of Georgia’s delegation contests and five other states with 50 delegates at stake. The showdown unfolded at the Conrad Hilton, with rival delegations presenting claims as television and news crews filmed the scene.
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Massacres Blamed on Russians in Katyn Probe
A congressional committee formally charged Russia with killing 50,000 Polish officers in Katyn Forest in spring 1940. The six months inquiry urged UN action, World Court consideration, and an international probe into mass murders. Chairman Madden said Congress should push similar Korea atrocity probes.
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Air Force clubs get money making advice
The Air Force issued a letter to officers and enlisted clubs worldwide detailing profitable options to stay self supporting without slot machines. Suggestions include bingo with seven dollar cards, quick intermissions, and food sales such as sandwiches with potato salad or coleslaw for small add on charges.
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Ree
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