Indiana Guards Entrain For Indiantown Gap Two Week Camp
Hundreds line Philadelphia street to bid farewell as Indiana Guards depart for two week encampment at Indiantown Gap near Harrisburg. Company F led by the Indiana Municipal Band and V F W Drill Team, with fire truck floodlights spotting units. Co C from Ford City and Co L from Blairsville join, Red Cross canteen serves coffee and sandwiches, escorts provided by Indiana Borough Police and auxiliary motorcycle police. Train leaves at 12:30 a m and due at Gap about 7 a m.
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Indiantown Gap
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Station
Indiana Municipal Band
John F. O'Mara
Indiana Evening Gazette
Co. F
Pdi
Mansion Rich In Old Wines Found At Calumet Castle
Workmen uncover several hundred cases of imported wine in a rock cave beneath Calumet Castle on the St. Lawrence near Clayton New York. The estate built by Charles Goodwin Emery in the 1890s holds an estimated 500 bottles opened and about 1,500 more awaiting use with value undetermined. A spokesman noted the wine dates from 1895 to 1900 and the discovery drew intrigue from local observers.
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Clayton, N
Calmet Castle
St. Lawrence
Thousand Islands
Calumet Castle
Charles Goodwin Emery
Small Islands
Calumet Castle Corp
Murray Wins In Oklahoma Governor Runoff
Murray won the Democratic nomination for Governor by 1,009 votes in the Oklahoma runoff. Coe vows a recount, claiming foul play as officials face a $19,950 state recount cost and filing deadlines loom at 12 noon CST.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston
Murray
William
Coe
State Election Board
Truck Over Embankment Crash Near Clarksburg
A Roy Yount Vandergrift owned truck reportedly plunged over a 100 foot embankment on Route 80 east of Clarksburg while unloading soil. The driver’s identity and injury details were not learned, and no further information on those involved was available.
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Roy Yount
Vandergrift
Route 80
Clarksburg
Eight of Each Score To Date Eight of Each Score To Date
DEDHAM Mass July 29 The score stands eight boys and eight girls in the Deshiro family. Mrs John Deshiro 3% gave birth to her 16th child yesterday s girl The children range from 21 to the newborn The oldest John is a corporal in the Army Air Force Mrs Deshiro was married at 15 Deshiro is atte worker.
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Dedham
Mass
Deshiro
John Deshiro
John
Army Air Force
Tte
Amvet Chief Proposes Fifth Column Policy
National Commander Harold Russell of the AmVets urged a vigorous counter propaganda program at the Pennsylvania convention in Johnstown to expose Russian subversion and defend life style. He warned of push button warfare and satellite moves threatening security as about 350 delegates attended.
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Johnstown
Harold Russell
AmVets
Pennsylvania
Russell
Greece
Berlin
Korea
Russia
Dems Launch Kick Off Idea for Campaign Start
In Harrisburg on July 29 the Democratic party unveiled a novel campaign kickoff plan. All state and congressional candidates will attend a series of closed strategy meetings culminating in a Joint Open Session with keynote speaker Richardson Dilworth. Maurice Splain Jr. called the approach unprecedented. Rep Francis E. Walter leads congressional sessions, Sen John H. Dent heads state senate sessions, and Rep H. G. Andrew runs House sessions.
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Harrisburg
Richardson Dilworth
Maurice Splain, Jr
Francis E. Walter
Senate
Sen
John H. Dent
Landlords May Seek Rent Hikes in Indiana County
Indiana County Rent Control Advisory Board met to discuss potential rent increases for landlords not previously granted increases. Leo Akers of Johnstown outlined current allowed rent adjustments while a field representative will visit Indiana every other Monday starting August 7. The county committee said Indiana Borough Council could extend rent control to June 1951 if approved.
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Indiana County
Indiana County Rent Control Advisory Board
Clinton
Myers
Indiana
Francis Palone
J. M. Turner
Blairsville
C. C. Martin
Clymer
Murray McCoy
Leo Akers
Johnstown
Indiana Post Office
Fugitive killer hunt after sheriff’s gambling crusade ends
Kentuckys Pike County Sheriff Roy Conway was shot and killed last night ending his crackdown on gambling and bootlegging. Police surrounded the Big Sandy River Valley with squads seeking the killer. Nearby items include a Japanese rifle and a shattered spine as authorities pursue leads amid unrest in Liege and Brussels with rioting and police clashes.
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Pikeville
Big Sandy River
Roy Conway
Pike County
Cenver
Conway
Liege
Belgium
France
Brussels
Place de Breuchere
Thousands Riot Over Leopold in Brussels and Liege
Mass rioting by anti Leopoldists erupts in Brussels as a state of siege is declared in Liege. Government says a battalion from the Chasseurs Ardennais is prepared to move into the area amid unrest in the industrial city.
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Brussels
Belgium
Liege
Chasseurs Ardennais
Bloodhounds trace slayer to river bank footprints
Bloodhounds followed the slayer’s trail to the river bank where muddy footprints show the fugitive entered the stream at that point.
Chinese Reds shell Taitan Island in Formosa action
Nationalist press reports say Communist artillery shelled Taitan Island near Amoy. They claim 500 Reds were killed attempting to invade Taitan Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The item ends with a local entertainment listing for Johnny's Orchestra at Dancing Central Hotel in Black Lick, Pennsylvania.
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Taipei
Formosa
Taitan
Amoy
Rain Day In Waynesburg Confounds Local Weather Prophet
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on July 29 residents await the town rain tradition. Chief prophet John Daily, once certain rain would fall, now faces a dry forecast and a string of misses in 1947 1948 and 1949. Daily vows to persevere with the older habit despite the change.
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Waynesburg
John
Daly
Polio Patient Improves in Indiana County
A five year old boy from alomer Ward Bishop Indiana RD 1 admitted to Municipal Isolation Hospital at Johnstown for Infantile paralysis shows improvement. He is the second polio case in Indiana County.
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Alomer
Indiana RD
Johnstown
Indiana County
Walker orders stand or die in Korea frontline push
Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker told Eighth Army division chiefs to hold and fight without retreat or surrender as North Korean forces drive near Hwanggan. He called the operation crucial and said American troops would endure hard blows but not yield an inch. He conferred with Maj. Gen. Hobart R. Gay and Maj. Gen. William B. Kean on the 25th Division.
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Korea
Walton H. Walker
U. S
Walker
Bis
Reda
Hwanggan
Eighth Army
George Patton
Europe
Hobart R. Gay
First Cavalry
William B. Kean
Principal Bennett Named At Burrell Township School
James K. Bennett, named principal of Burrell Township's Consolidated Elementary School at Black Lick, oversees a school under construction. Bennett previously served as principal of Cherryhill Township School.
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James K. Bennett
Burrell Township
Black Lick
Bennett
Cherryhill Township
Mrs Geo Patton Praises Korean War Leaders
Mrs George Patton Jr. tells Boston she believes Gen Walker and Maj Gen Gay are bold capable commanders in Korea though troops and equipment are lacking. She blames American casualties on poor support and calls for action.
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Boston
George Patton, Jr
Korea
W. H. Walker
Lattack
H. R. Gay
Patton
Aure Wade
Boston Herald
New Eggles Home
Harry Finley
Accident disrupts AT&T news lines in Midwest
Detroit July 19 An automobile crash near Flat Rock Michigan damaged a telephone pole and main overhead cable cutting world news flow for hours. Leased AT&T wires, AP, United Press and INS services were interrupted across a wide Midwest area. Restoration expected by 3 p m EST. Rance at New Eagles Home Gat, July 29. Harry Finley’s Quintet.
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Detroit
World News
United States
Michigan
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Mid-West
Associated Press
United Press and International News Service
Flat Rock
Mich
Ohio
New Eagles
Harry Finley
Determined Stand Taken By 8th Army Under Gen Walker
American infantry divisions under grim orders to stand fast or die beat back repeated Communist assaults on mountain defense positions in Southeast Korea. General MacArthur's HQ said Reds were thrown back with no change in Yongdong sector as Lt Gen Walton H Walker demanded the troops "fight to the death" if needed and reject retreat. The defense remains largely in South Korean hands amid rugged terrain and poor roads.
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Tokyo
Korea
MacArthur
First Cavalry
25Th
Yongdong
U. S. Eighth Army
Walton H. Walker
Brey Meena
Aisaco
Walker
South Korea
Yongju-Andong
Tanyang-Yechon
Yonddong
Seo
Iwo
Wife Catches Husband In Fall In Concrete Courtyard
In New York a 42 year old Alfredo Lazzeri dangled from a third floor window by his nails while cooling off on a concrete courtyard. His wife Rose Lazzeri, 38, heard their 12 year old daughter scream and caught him as he fell. Both survived without injury.
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New York
Wmils
Rose Lazzeri
Alfredo
Lazzeri
National Mine Service names new General Purchasing Agent
R. D. Allison, formerly Purchasing Agent for the Whiteman Division, is appointed General Purchasing Agent for all Divisions of the National Mine Service Company. Headquarters remain in Indiana, Lick, Pa. The notice notes effective July 20, 1950 and references a July 28 event by Music Johnny's Orchestra from 9 to 12.
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R. D. Allison
Whiteman
National Mine Service Company
Indiana
Jehovah's Witnesses Hold Global Convention at Yankee Stadium
About 65,000 Witnesses gathered in New York for a week long International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. They preach on street corners and avoid bars and theaters while expecting a future on earth for the many. Armageddon looms as final divine act. The U.S. government exempts ministers from military service.
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New York
Yankee Stadium
New Market
N. J
Bible Students
International Bible Students
Allegheny, Pa
Charres Tate Russell
the Watch
the Bible and Tract Society, Inc
Heaven
Earth
Europe
U. S
Senators Press Veto On Chinese Entry To United Nations
Senators George and Smith urged blocking the admission of Chinese Communists to the United Nations. They argue the United States should veto if needed, citing ongoing Korean War hostilities and Malik's Security Council chairmanship. The State Department had suggested considering Maoist representation but would not veto.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
United Nations
George
D-Ga
Korea
H. Alexander Smith
RNJ
State Acheson
U. N
State Department
Mao Tse-Tung
Jacob A. Malik
Security Council
Smith
Malik
Far East
State Youths Acceptance High in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg July 29 The StateSelective Service Director Lt Col Henry M Gross says Pennsylvania youths show very high acceptance for Army pre induction tests. On day one 155 of 274 examined meet physical requirements, suggesting fewer future examinations may be needed. About 11,083 men aged 19 to 25 are listed for September draft quota. Original induction target was 140, now 8,508. Defense Dept aims for 100,000 recruits by Oct 30, requiring Pennsylvania to add 3,503 in October.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Selective Service
Henry M. Gross
Gross
Defense Department
Eight T-33 Jets Delivered to U.S. Air Bases
In Frankfurt on July 30 authorities announced eight P-82 T-33 jet trainers arrived at U.S. air bases in Western Germany. The two seater versions of the 7-80 jetfighter will be used for training purposes.
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Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
Alaska Post ETA for Foy Daughter in Public Schools Move
Ruth Foy daughter of Ray and Mrs Paul J Foy of Elsiysville will depart mid next Monday to Alaska to accept a position as 95 superintendent of public schools at Valdes Alaska.
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ETA
Migs
Ruth Foy
Ray
Paul J. Foy
Elsiysville
Alaska
Valdes Alaska
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