24 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
1
President Truman pressed Benjamin Fairless and Philip Murray to settle the 58 day steel shutdown. He held a dramatic White House meeting signaling a strong ultimatim while urging both sides to resolve core issues powering the 650000 steel workers strike.
The Democratic Convention at Chicago gathers delegates for the 81st nominating event as Adlai Stevenson looms as the likely nominee while others including Richard Russell Kefauver Averell Harriman and Harry S. Truman remain in play. Kansas backs Stevenson. California leans Kefauver. Balloting slated for a night session amid speeches and hoopla. Stevenson undecided about accepting, but expected to run.
Homer City Directors rejected Burrell Township's request to place the joint junior senior high school in Burrell Township as a condition of joining the Laura Lamar Schools district. Burrell may still join, while other actions added Kathryn Sasala as a third and fourth grade teacher and posted vacancies in history music and agriculture. The board set a head cook and raised two cafeteria assistants.
Cairo awoke to calm after a rapid army takeover that ousted Premier Ahmed Naguib Hilaly Pasha and installed Aly Maher Pasha as head of government. Naguib Bay Maher announced the move, vowing to end corruption and bribery, while the new cabinet presented to King Farouk in Alexandria, noted as Egypt’s summer capital.
CHICAGO AP Democrats pledged prosperity peace and progress to voters in a platform avoiding Civil Rights feuds. Chairman Sam Rayburn pushed the convention’s approval after a mix of yea and no votes. McCormack and McKinney steered harmony as delegates debated the nearly 100000 words.
Don A Martin of 548 Locust Street Indiana was taken to Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh this morning with an acute kidney condition. He is manager of Parnell Cowher & Co. Guests attend Summer Theater Guild presenting The Male Animal at ISTC Fisher Auditorium 8:30 tonight through Saturday. tickets available at the box office.
Fire destroyed Dr C W Rink’s garage at 450 Church Street Indiana with $750 damage. Reported in Tokyo that occupation and privations burdened Americans, from food and housing to utilities and rents as Japan’s occupation neared its April 28 end. The Indiana fire occurred amid a broader account of postwar changes for civilians in Japan, including shifts in housing, clubs, and costs. The family car escaped damage. loss partially insured.
Beginning Friday August 1 1952 all dogs running at large between sunset and sunrise in Indiana Borough will be shot by Borough Police per burgess Warren P Kiljne who cites state law. Also notices for barber shop haircutting by appointment and a clearance sale at Pennington’s with phone contact.
Paul Kaufman, 71, longtime leader of Du Pont de Nemours & Co., dies in New London Connecticut. He was youngest of three brothers who built the firm into a world power, serving as president 1926 to 1940 and as chairman 1940 to 1948. The Pennsylvanian Week theme defends freedom.
Indiana County Superintendent William Norman to attend the annual conference of superintendents and principals at Pennsylvania State College next Monday through Thursday. Four of his office, Max C. Harwick Ronald Coulter Woodrow W Schrock and Mrs Jean Munnell, will participate in part of the conference. Theme is Meeting the Challenges to School Administration with panel discussions noted speakers and an exhibit of modern teaching aids.
Former vice president Al Barkley, 74, faced criticism for age while addressing about 42,000 supporters at the Democratic convention. He was praised as a fine, distinguished figure yet dismissed as too old to be the party’s presidential candidate, with the crowd energized by his speech.
The government reported a mid June all time high cost of living index at 189.68 percent of the 1935-39 base, up 11.4 percent from two years earlier. The rise was driven by higher costs for food rent and miscellaneous goods and services, with about 40,000 wage earners potentially receiving pay hikes tied to the index.
Indiana Fire Department answered a call yesterday afternoon about a grass fire on a vacant lot at Walnut and Washington. The brush bonfire escaped control at 3:21 pm, but no appreciable damage occurred to the lot owned by John Merlo.
Denver report says Republican nominee Dwight D. Eisenhower directed aides to build a drive targeting independents and disaffected Democrats. Sen. James Duff and others met at Fraser Colorado retreat to discuss campaign strategy and expansion of Citizens for Eisenhower.
CHICAGO Pennsylvania delegates to the Democratic convention arranged another meeting today possibly to decide how their 70 votes will be cast on the first nominating ballot. Several delegates privately urged a definite lineup while a Pennsylvania delegate pressed to nominate Truman unless ordered otherwise. Governor Adlai Stevenson remained theListening for a signal as reporters gathered outside Convention Hall.
The 90th Indiana County Fair opens August 25 and runs six days at Mack Community Center. Exhibits must be in by 7:00 p.m. Monday. Beef cattle, swine judging Tuesday. Hamid & Son revue and Chitwood show. children's day events. organ recitals. horse and harness racing. tractor finals. and square dance contests highlight the week with family day Thursday featuring a band concert and more.
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