Backers Claim General Will Win First Ballot At RNC
At the Chicago convention Eisenhower backers claim a first ballot victory as Taft concedes nothing. Stassen releases six Minnesota delegates to Eisenhower, Taft braces for a potential deadlock. Warren of California and Stassen of Minnesota loom as rivals to swing the nominating fight.
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Taft
UALE
Chicago
Eisenhower
Sherman Aeams
New Hampshire
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Karl Warren
Harold Stassen
Stassen
Minnesota
Warren
Michigan
Arthur E. Summerfield
Marl Warren
California
Harold E. Stagsen
Massive U N Warplanes Hit North Korea in Raid
About 650 warplanes from five Allied nations pounded the North Korean capital and five other industrial centers in a major raid described by the U S Air Force as possibly the biggest air strike of the war.
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Seoul
Korea
U. S
Saltsburg Trio Held On Asset Concealment Charge
A Saltsburg man Paul Sekora aged 37 and his two brothers William 39 of Jeannette R D and John 42 of Greensburg and their uncle 62 were held for Federal Court on $3000 bail after allegedly concealing 4000 in assets of Dunwell Construction from the bankruptcy receiver. FBI said the hidden assets were found in a corncrib barn and loft on the uncles and brothers farms. The men testified there was no concealment intent, saying assets were moved because a widow feared the machinery would upset her. Assets were moved around April and Dunwell Co was adjudicated bankrupt April 8. They face federal charges.
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Saltsburg
Dunwell Construction Company
Paul Sekora
William
Jeannette R.D
John
Greensburg
Jeannette R. D
United States
Harold Lavine
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Dunwell Co
FBI
Reginald Belden
Charles E. Aimes
W. Wendell Stanton
Band Concert Tonight At Fisher Auditorium Indiana
The Indiana Municipal Band under David McNaughton will perform an outdoor hour long concert at 7 p m tonight in front of Fisher Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State Teachers College. The free event opens a biweekly series through July and August and ends before Night Must Fall curtain time. Public invited.
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Indiana Municipal Band
Fisher Auditorium
Indiana State Teachers College
Courtain
David McNaughton
Directa
Thieves Hit Indiana Borough Service Station Three Forty A.M.
Indiana Borough police report a wall pay telephone and seven or eight cigarette cartons were stolen from Harry Mikesell Service Station at 1501 Philadelphia Street. The break in occurred between 1:30 and 3:40 a.m. after forced entry through the grease rack door. A window entry attempt at the rear failed. Losses include the telephone roughly $100 and cigarettes valued about $25. The Chamber of Commerce offers to help coordinate community events to avoid conflicts in dates.
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Indiana County
Indiana Borough
Harry Mikesell
Philadelphia Street
Harry H. Owens
Charles Keller
David Johnson
Philadelphia
Mikesell
Telephone Company
Republican Civil Rights Plank Survives Chicago Convention
At the 1952 Republican convention in Chicago a 6,000 word platform won approval after President hopefuls Harriman and Kefauver led a push for a stronger civil rights plank that ultimately failed to trigger a floor fight. Senator Millikin led resolutions ensuring broad support from Northern and Southern Republicans. The platform’s civil rights section was welcomed as a unifying moment amid intra party tensions and partisan campaigns.
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Chicago
Averell Harriman
Estes Kefanger
Eugene Millikin
Colorado
Resolutions Committee
Millikin
Harold C. Burton
New York
Irving Ives
Alfred Driscoll
New Jersey
Two-Car Crash Reported Here In Indiana
A two car crash at the intersection of 11th and Philadelphia streets in Indiana yesterday at noon caused $115 in damages with no injuries. Drivers identified as Morris Stern of 755 Philadelphia Street Indiana and Richard T. Newman of Cleveland Ohio. Sunday Dance July 13 Homer City Legion with The Blue Jackets music 270x.
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Homer
City Legion
The
Blue Jackets
11Th
Philadelphia Streets
Indiana
Morris Stern
Philadelphia Street
Richard T. Newman
Cleveland
Ohio
Homer City Legion
Indiana Airport Fails To Meet Requirements
Indiana Airport fails to meet FAA-like standards as All-American Airways faces certification issues. The Civil Aeronautics Board examiner notes Indiana’s facilities are inadequate and could affect service to listed towns in multiple states, while recommending the board consider airport development plans tied to All-American’s proposed routes. The piece cites Butler Warren Indiana and proximity to Pittsburgh Connellsville Martinsburg and more as factors in the decision.
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Indiana
All-American Airways
Inc
Civi
Aeronaut
James Si
All-American
Meith
All-Ameri
Butler
Warren
Pittsburgh
Connelsville
Penna
Martins and
Johnstown
Doessburg
W. Va
Frederick
Bridge
Ocean City
Bridgeton
West Submits Offer To Reds On Germany
The Western powers submitted to Russia a Big Four meeting proposal meant to test Moscow sincerity on unified Germany. Delivered yesterday the plan calls for a meeting to create an impartial commission to determine if free elections can be held across a divided Germany.
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Washington
Russia
Moscow
Germany
Peace talks stalled as Moscow calls urgent six power meeting
The article notes a new feature in the Western allied positions and references a six power discussion on peace with all Six, including unification aims. It also describes a car collision near Hillside causing injuries to John Jenkins and Clarence Lockard, with details on condition and patient statuses. A relative of Lockard is also injured, and a child is reported in fair condition with possible skull fracture. The West's latest proposal requires Russia to accept free elections in the Soviet zone before any general peace settlement.
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United States
Britain
France
Moscow
Germany
Hillside
John Jenkins
Clarence Lockard
Coral
Jenkins
Latrobe
Lockard
Noble Lockard
Black Lick
Mervin
Harold
Frank Devakoyie
Blairsville
Latrobe Hospital
Russia
Indiana County Soldier’s Remains Return From Korea
The body of Paul O’Brien of Rossiter Indiana County is among 136 American war dead being returned from Korea for reburial aboard the Bucknell Victory. He was reported missing July 27, 1950 and listed as dead. He entered the Army in 1949 and graduated Canoe Township High School in 1948. He has brothers Francis a Korean War veteran and William and Robert World War I veterans.
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Indiana County
Korea
United States
Pre. Paul
O'Brien
William
Robert
Six year old William Biggs Injured Running Into Truck
Six year old William Biggs son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Biggs of Indiana was admitted to Indiana Hospital after running into the side of a moving truck on Fourth Street. He is in satisfactory condition with shock being treated. The boy apparently ran from the curb into a northbound truck on Fourth Street as police and hospital staff monitor his recovery.
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William Biggs
Stephen Biggs
Indiana
Indiana Hospital
Fourth Street
Pennsylvania Demonstration Sparks Eisenhower Rally
The Harrisburg report notes a raucous Eisenhower demonstration at the state party gathering with banners and cheers from delegates. It highlights road project awards by the State Highway Department including bituminous resurfacing on Routes 56 and 711 and a concrete arch over a Conemaugh tributary. Local business ads and shop listings accompany the scene.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Indiana County
Crete Arch
Conemaugh
Keystone State
Ewan Rie S. Ie
Pennsylvania
Canonsburg
Gates
Snyder
D. E. Smith, Inc
Mifflintown
Secret Talks Underway In Steel Strike
Pittsburgh reports secret negotiations dominate the 40 day steel strike. After a first meeting yesterday spokesmen for both industry and the CIO steelworkers remained tight lipped. Union sources said a second meeting would be held today while Philip Murray and Arthur Goldberg lead the CIO team. Industry leaders present included VP John A Stephens of U S Steel and VP Joseph Larklee.
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Pittsburgh
CIO
Philip Murray
Steelworkers
Arthur Goldberg
John A. Stephens
U.S, Steel
Joseph Lark- Lee
United Joint Building OKayed for Armagh district
Armagh a secondary school building for United Joint School District approved by the State Department of Public Instruction. Construction cost estimated at 1.784 million dollars, covering built in equipment and classroom furniture. Excludes municipal authority setup expenses mentioned in a letter to joint board secretary Wilbert Empfield from Dr Francis B Haas.
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Armagh
United Joint School District
State Department of Public Instruction
Wilbert Empfield
Joint Board
Francis B. Haas
United Joint District
Harrisburg
Jefington
Brush Valley
West Wheatfield
Coon Creek State Park
Beaver
Halesso
Box Electric Co., Inc
Pittsburgh
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Tommy
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North Korea
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Summer Theater Guild
ISTC
United Nations
Pyongyang
Stan Carter
Hwangju
Sariwon
U. S. Fifth Air Force
U. N
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Lucerne
Homer City
Call Blair
Bence
Holiday Inn
Les Faulk
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Waterman
Renate
Sereneee Nanan
Ee Cee UE
W. L. Ingersoll
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South Ok
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