Eisenhower seeks new campaign manager in Chicago
General Eisenhower the Republican nominee moves to replace campaign director Senator Lodge who is returning to the Senate. Hagerty named executive assistant to Dewey will join as Eisenhower’s new advisor. Democrats converge on Chicago to nominate a candidate as Stevenson remains unsure and many contenders gather for the convention.
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Georgia
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Oklahoma
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Connecticut
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Mutual Securee
Mine Strike Leaders in Talks at Vintondale
An effort to settle a strike by more than 250 workers at Vinton Coal & Coke, Vintondale, was set for 10 a.m. today with George Mottey of District 2 UMWA joining company and Local 621 grievance committee members. The strike began Thursday after miners returned from a 10 day paid vacation and refused to report to work over contract duties dispute.
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U S Military Aid to Yugoslavia Expanded
A U S military mission led by Frank C Nash reported Yugoslavia's armed forces in excellent condition and urged stepped up aid including jet planes tanks and heavy artillery. Tito hosted a formal dinner at his summer palace in Bled to announce the decision to enlarge the anti Soviet allied program amid praise from four visiting U S generals.
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Fire Sweeps Kittanning Lumber Mill
Police investigated a fire at a Kittanning lumber mill with tolling damage and forced a shutdown. In Oil City, vandals overturned 69 gravestones and tore flags at the Catholic Cemetery, damaging about half the stones with an estimated cost of ten thousand dollars.
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Split Democratic delegation mulls Chicago bid in patent chaos
State's 80 Democrats are split undecided as fire devastates People's Lumber mill in Kittanning. Eight fire companies fought the blaze for hours, destroying the mill and damaging nearby structures. Pennsylvania's 80 Democratic delegates to Chicago are divided among Truman Kefauver Stevenson and Taft factions, with no clear nominee.
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Annual ABC Meet Is Here Tonight
The Indiana County American Red Cross holds its annual business meeting at the Chapter House on Church Street starting at eight. The highlight is the election of officers and the public is invited to attend.
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Bloodmobile to Visit Ernest on Wednesday July 16
The bloodmobile will be in Ernest on Wednesday from noon until shortly after. Blood donors are asked to report to the basement of the Catholic Church for the drive.
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Two Cars Collide Near Marion Center
An accident four miles south of Marion Center at noon yesterday caused 550 in damage. George W. Karprnge’s car sustained 400, Robert W. Bur poets’s car 150. The collision occurred at the intersection of Legislative Routes 2081 and 32085 at 12 30 p m.
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Gold Tooth Burglar Nabbed in Indiana County
Indiana County police hold 42 year old Claude Mason of Pittsburgh as a suspect in burglaries of two dentist offices and a failed break in at a third. A partially seized bag with revolver and burglar tools tied him to the crimes. He was captured after a transit transfer and witness identifications.
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Fire devastates three-story building in Pittsburgh
A $100,000 blaze swept through a three-story Oyster House building in Pittsburgh's Diamond Street Market district, threatening nearby structures. Eighteen firefighters were injured or overcome by smoke while battling the flames. eight required hospital care, none in serious condition. Owner Louis Americus suggested an overheated motor in the third-floor kitchen as a possible cause.
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False Fire Alarm At Troutman Company Reported
Indiana Fire Department responded to a call yesterday afternoon about 1:25 at Troutman Company. Smoke plume from papers burned in a furnace with a closed damper caused the alarm. No damage occurred as the blaze remained confined to the furnace.
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Five in Quarrel Leave Man Shot in Kane
Francis Cherry 23 of Wilcox is in serious condition from a gunshot wound after a quarrel among five men in Kane. State police held Paul Silk, 23, of Wilcox for questioning.
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Plans Move Ahead For Area School
Marion Center Joint High School District, nine boards strong, advances a 1 million addition to the Marion Center high school. Applications for the new building will be submitted to the State Department of Public Instruction. Budgets for four years accompany the proposals. architects’ drawings have been approved. Board secretary Hugh Fitzsimmons noted the joint system completed its first year of operation July 7 with a balance of about 100.
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One-Car Crash Causes $1500 in Damages
A Friday morning crash on Route 5 near Franklin County left Martha Wetzel injured when her car veered off the road and struck a farmer's yard. Calvin Benning owned the car, and Albert Rogers of Saltsburg was knocked off the road by debris. Latrobe Hospital treated injuries including possible pelvic fracture, broken fingers, and a dislocated item. a dog was unharmed.
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Waynesboro
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Pittsburgh housewife slain in Butler area motel
A Pittsburgh wife was identified as Virginia Hill, 40, found battered at Claypoole's Motel eight miles south of Butler. Victor Browski, 30, a shipping clerk, was charged with her murder and held in Butler County Jail.
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Butler State
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Milk prices up a penny in Altoona Johnstown area
The State Milk Control Commission ordered a one cent per quart increase to 23 cents in the minimum retail price of milk for the Altoona Johnstown marketing area effective August 1. Producer price rises 28 cents per hundredweight to 6.20, with Pittsburgh area prices to be posted later. Schools keep price at six and a quarter cents per half pint. The rise reflects higher labor and supply costs since last summer.
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Steel Union Gets Offer Of Industry Peace Talks
CIO United Steelworkers regard the industrys peace offer as unsatisfactory after a 43 day walkout. Company executives said they had proposed ending the strike and awaited the unions reply with no formal decision yet. A union source said the reaction was unsatisfied and discussions center on wage policy and compulsory union membership proposals.
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Blairsville Gas Station Hold Up Sets Off Alarm
A group of armed men robbed the Gulf Station at East Market and Brady in Blairsville, taking attendant Walter Miller, 23, at gunpoint. They drove off toward Highway 22 east, leaving Miller tied by the road before freeing himself and getting a ride into town. About $119 was taken from the Blairsville station. Blairsville Borough Police are investigating.
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John Watson
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Round the Clock Sky Watch Again Resumed
Washington reports a round the clock sky watch with 150000 volunteers at 6000 stations across 27 states. The Air Force seeks 350000 more civilians. radar limits cited. President Truman urges citizen cooperation to deter long range bombers and atomic threats.
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