Disorders flare as Communist strike ends in Italy
In Rome and across Italy a general strike led by Communists collapsed after De Gasperi’s govt vowed to use force. At least 18 killed, over 100 injured. Bologna gunbattle wounded 16. Rome shops reopened as riot police restored order amid jams and clashes in Milan Palermo Genoa Bologna. Opponents fought in the Chamber of Deputies as police used tear gas and grenades to disperse crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Bremier Alcide de Gaspers
Chamber of Deputes
General Confederation of Labor
CGIL
de Gasperi
Bologna
Chamber of Labor
Milan
Palermo
Genoa
Lne
Mario Sceiba
de Gasper
Com
New York
Department of Markets
Palmiro Togliatti
Toglatti
Chamber of Deputies
Soviet Warns of Air Maneuvers Over Berlin Corridor
Soviet pilots will train in air corridors used by Western Allies delivering supplies to Berlin. Aircraft based in Koethen Dalgo Brandenburg will operate from seven a m to seven p m. US and British officials call the move harassment yet say it does not halt the airlift. Soviet press belittles the airlift while urging a four power talk as the only solution to Berlin stalemate.
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Slans
Berlin
Russia
Koetthen
Dalgo
Brandenburg Weat
U. 8
Taegliche Si
Vdschau
U. S
Germany
Panama
United States
Southern Democrats Plan To Fight Truman’s Reelection
Southern states push states rights strategy to deny Truman a majority. Plan to unpledge electors could form a bloc of 127 votes, aiming to send the race to the House. Gov Laney and Wright lead talks as Russell steps back from contention and Dewey gains no assured backing.
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Truman
Philadelphia
Jackson, Miss
States’ Rights Committee
Big
Wright
States Rights Movement
Tate
Ban Laney
Arkansas
House of Representatives
Thomas E. Dewey
Hayes-Tilden
Hayes
Frank Dixon
Alabama States’ Rights Committee
Dewey
Dixon
Horace Wilkinson
Sidney Smyer
Dixie
Richard Russell
Georgia
Alabama
Wilkinson
Laney
Gov
Russell
UN demands Palestine ceasefire amid Middle East talks
The UN orders a ceasefire as Britain urges a truce to allow Count Folke Bernadotte to press Arab Jewish talks. Israel is said to be expected to comply while Arab delegates doubt any Arab country will agree. The council pledges diplomatic and economic sanctions if either side fails to obey within three days.
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Britain
Folke Bernadotte
Israel
Council
U. N
Bernadotte
Middle East
Rhodes
Palestine
Russia abandons diplomacy for direct action in Germany
Analysis argues Moscow shifted from talks to pressure to control Germany. It contends 2,000,000 Germans aid 25,000 western allies in Berlin, with Soviet aims to dominate Germany through a Communist styled government and a Soviet role in Ruhr economics. Notes currency reform as pretext, warns only force will pressure Russia, and predicts new demands if currency moves proceed.
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Germany
Russia
Berlin
Vajca
Ruhr
V. M. Molotov
Soviet Union
Potsdam
Yalta
United Nations
Allied Control Council
Navy Reserve approves permanent officer appointments
The Navy in Washington on July 16 authorized permanent appointments for officers in the Navy Reserve for the first time since June 30, 1942. About 307 officers will be affected by the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Republicans Hint Probe of Demos in Turnip Day Appeal
The piece notes Republicans hinting at probe of Democrats with a Turnip Day sowing theme to rally support, Dewey calling a special session in Washington, and mixed reactions from Dixie states and leaders like Senator Russell, Senator McGrath, and Henry Wallace as the session duration remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Thomas BE
Dewey
Republican Standard
Planao
Washington
Capitol Hil
Senate
House
Birmingham
Alabama
Mississippi
Philadelphia
Dixie States
Russell
D-Cia
J. Howard McGrath
National Party
Mr. Truman
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Mr.Truman
Henry A. Wallace
New York
Congress
Matthew Stipcak Killed In Mine Tribute Team Manager
Matthew Stipcak, longtime manager of the Black Lick ball club in the Southern Section, died in a mine incident. Born April 5, 1918, in Josephine, he was survived by his wife Helen, a son Larry, his parents Martin and Ann, four sisters, and six brothers. Funeral arrangements through Hunter Funeral Home, Blairsville, pending further details.
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Black Lick
Josephine
Martin
Ann (Kupie) Stipcak
Waterman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Indiana
Helen (Smith) Stipcak
Larry
Rose Lunchuck
Catherine
Helen
Palmertown
Anna Martines
Burbank
Calif
Marlin G
Anthony
Detroit
Mich
Andrew
John A
Michael
Hunter Funeral Home
Blairsville
Access To Atom Sparks Hope For Condon Visit
Washington July 16 Dr Edward A Condon formerly branded among the weakest links in atomic security gains full access today to the atomic frontier he seeks to inspect and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward A. Condon
Vast Military Procession For General Pershing
Vast funeral processions outline for General John J. Pershing with thousands of infantry armor troops navy marines and air force personnel. Air Force planes will salute over his grave at Arlington as President Truman and cabinet attend with military command. Pershing chose Arlington burial site near comrades from France and the Unknown Soldier grave. Flags will fly at half mast after the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Pershing
Air Force
Walter Reed Hospital
Truman
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer
8Rd Mechanized Cavalry
Ford “Teade
Fort Wort
Carswell Air Force Base
Pershing
Charley Wycoff
Arlington
France
13 Cent Pay Rise Offered by U S Steel Workers
Pittsburgh reports that U S Steel offered a 13 cent hourly wage rise for its 800,000 employees, a figure the union’s wage policy committee will consider after a meeting called by CIO President Philip Murray. Officials gave no comment on acceptability. the dispute follows months of inflation fears and an ongoing no strike pledge under a two-year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Ciso-United Steel Workers
U. S. Steel Corp
Philip Murray
CIO
United Steelworkers
U. S. Steel
60 B-20 Bombers Training Flight to Bermuda England
The 307th Group from MacDill Field Florida plans a training flight route to Goose Bay Labrador and thence to Scampton England with additional legs to Bermuda Kind Jey Base and England. Lt General Curtis B Lemay will oversee the B 29s in Europe and decide if any flights into Germany are allowed. Roughly 30 B 29s are already in Germany for rotational training.
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Goose Bay Labrador
Scampton
England
MacDill Base
Tampa
Fla
Bermuda
Kind Jey Base
Curtis B. Lemay
United States Air Forces
Europe
Germany
Air Force
State Employer To Get Cost-of-Living Salary Increase
Duff outlined a plan for a state-wide pay rise tied to cost of living. He cited reclassification and higher standards as likely to lift the minimum again, following a five cent hourly raise for 12,000 Highway Department workers costing about $1 million annually. William S. Livengood, Secretary of Internal Affairs, said he supported a general salary increase and noted a payroll review justified merited advances.
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Duff
Highway Department
William S. Livengood
Livengood
Beattie named Allegheny County public schools superintendent
Harrisburg July 16 Dr Alfred W Beattie of Pittsburgh was appointed superintendent of public schools in Allegheny County today. State Superintendent Francis B Haas made the appointment by unanimous recommendation of the Allegheny County Board of School Directors.
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Harrisburg
Alfred W. Beattie
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Francis B. Haas
Obituary notices for Emerson James and others
The deceased include Sergeant Emerson James of Homer City born June 6 1917 who died July 8 1944 in France and is to be buried at Saint Mere Eglise. Also listed are Mrs Tracey Crum of Homer City who died July 15 1947 and PFC Charles B Muir of Blairsville killed in France July 17 1944 along with Kazimir Bertich of Homer City. multiple survivors and services details at local funeral homes and churches are provided.
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Emmierson
James
Emerson BR. James
David James
Homer City
United States Military Cemetery
St. Mere Egtise
France
Gipsy
Lucerne
UMW of A
Army of the United States
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
2Nd. Division
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
83Rd
Camp Brackenridge
Co. G
481St. Infantry
Saintony
David
Blanche
Smith) James
Joseph
Cornaopolis
Francis
John
Valegene
Pittsburgh
Richard
William
Cleora) Moore
Indiana Ave
Robinson’s
N. 7Th St
Indiana
L. T. Wells
Tracey C. Crum
Juniper Street
Samuel S
Anna Mary Agnes Robertson
Cockport
Cookport
Heilwood
White
Armstrong and Young Townships
Alpha C. Crum
Harry Robertson
Stephen
Nannie) Ray
R. D
Ebby
Mildred) Ray
Robinson's
N. 7Th Street
Martin L. Yonts
South Bend Cemetery
South Bend
Charles B. Muir
Ransom Ave
Blairsville
Torrence
Pfe. Muir
Hunter Funeral Home
Blairs ‘Ville
James Frank
Blairsville Cemetery
American Legion
Noble W
Ella (Miller) Muir
Ethel Dixon
Alice Taubler
Virginia Muir
Dorothy Woods
Barberton
N. W. Muir
Mansfield
Earl
Muir
U. S. Army
St. la France
National Guard of
Kazimir Bertich
Joseph Kerin
Hubert Machak
Aultman
Machak
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
T. Wisniewski
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Meat Cutters Union Approves Limited Price Controls
The AFL Meat Cutters Union, once opposed to continuing price controls from the OPA days, approved some forms of meat price controls if they allay concerns. The agreement signals a shift toward targeted control measures rather than broad enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
AFL Meat Cutters Union
OPA
Israeli Bombers Hit Cairo in Second Palestine War Raid
Cairo reports say Israeli High Command announced a second air raid hitting Egypt and dropping seven tons of bombs on Tell el Arish airfield near the Palestine border. Egyptian air attacks on Tel Aviv followed. Meantime, Cairo saw protests as mobs burned shops and clashed with police outside Al Azhar Mosque. Lebanese and Haifa dispatches describe advancing Jewish forces surrounding Nazareth and capturing Tut near Nazareth, with Syria and Lebanon reported as fleeing routes. Iraqi planes reportedly set a ship aflame near Haifa as fighting continues in western Galilee.
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Max BoYn
Cairo
Israeli High Command
Tel Aviv
Egypt
Tell
Arish
Palestine
Modlem Brotherhood
Al-Azhar
Al-Azhar Street
Haifa
Nazareth
Fawzi Pasha al Kaukji
Tut
Lebanon
Syria
Tireh
Fhw'c Sinc
Mount Carmel
Galilee
Beirut
Shajra
Baghdad
Durocher leaves Dodgers for Giants amid managerial swap
Rumors swirled as Durocher planned to exit Brooklyn. Giants president Stoneham revealed he approached Ott about needs to stay in the race. The swap was arranged after a late decision, with Durocher resigning at 11 45 P M after discussions with Rickey and confirmation of a new leadership move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durocher
Mili
Brooklyn
Stoneham
Ott
Giants
St. Louis
Rickey
Soviet Protests Over Attempt On Toilio Leader
Moscow reports show Soviet newspapers filled with protests by Russian citizens against the alleged attempt on life of Italian Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti.
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Moscow
Palmiro Toflia
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