Neoprene Tire First Made Here
Neoprene tires debut in a premium McCreary passenger car tire built with DuPont lab work prewar. DuPont and McCreary collaborated two years on a tread design claimed to outwear natural rubber and resist heat, with safer, squeegee-like braking features. Production runs four popular sizes, distribution limited to dealers east of the Mississippi.
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DuPont
McCreary Tire and Rubber Company
Indiana
Pennsylvania
McCreary
Harry C. McCreary
Mississippi
Farley predicts Russia will abandon policy amid unrest
James A. Farley told the Canadian exporters association in Toronto that Russia's present policy will fail and chaos may grow. He warned of a leadership test in two to three years and noted widespread social unrest, suggesting many Russians endure prison camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
James A. Farley
Russia
Canadian Exporters’ Association
U. S
Canada
United States
The Yearling Held Over at Indiana Theater
The technicolor production of M. G. M. titled The Yearling is held over through Saturday at the Indiana Theater. Manager John Coussoulis said the picture has been playing to capacity crowds.
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Indiana Theater
John Coussoulis
Farmer moves home to reach power lines in Arkansas
Washington reports the Rural Electrification Administration told of Arkansas farmer D. D. Murphree who could not get power lines extended to his home 14 miles south of Newport. With materials scarce, he moved his house half a mile to reach the source of power by hitching the tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rural Electrification Administration
Arkansas
D. Murphree
Newport
Ark
REA Electric Service
REA
Indian leaders meet to iron out partition wrinkles
Seven Indian leaders who backed the British plan to partition India conferred with Viceroy Mountbatten in New Delhi to plan the next steps. They aim to establish a boundary commission for Hindustan and Pakistan and set up self determination in Punjab, Bengal, and Assam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Mason
New Delhi
India
Partition
Hindusttan
Pakistan
Punjab
Bengal
Assam
Congress Party
Lord Mountbatten
Chamber of Princes
Maharajah of
Patdala
Bhopal
Hindustan
Patiala
Travancore
Mussolini's iConfessor Told To Leave Country
The Rev. Eusebio Zampaterra, an Italian Roman Catholic Priest claimed as Mussolini's confessor, was ordered to leave Argentina after a Rosario speech praised Mussolini and Hitler. Officials said priests who arrived months ago must depart within 24 hours, with a provisional visa allowing transit to Uruguay and onward to Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Eusebio Zampaterra
Benito Mussolini
Rosario
Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Italy
Zampaterra
Argentina
Uruguay
Portugal
Man deserting army lived in cave became cave man
Jesse W. Starr 30 from Mount Clare near Clarksburg said he deserted to join his buddies overseas. From a Harrison County Jail cell he explained he stayed in a cave since 1942, grew hair long and wore women’s clothes, then was caught three days after leaving. He served in an air force medical detachment and was later restricted before transfer.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Harrison County
Jesse W. Starr
Starr
Mount Clare
Air Force
Fort Dix
N. J
Seave
Reynolds
Greenville
Andy Casto
Casto
Criticize Big Five Police Plan Criticize Big Five Police Plan
Larry Hauk reports from Lake Success where small nations on the United Nations Security Council challenge a Big Five report on an international police force. Belgium leads the critique detailing fears the major powers will curb peace with no provisions to block aggression by a big nation. Australia plans to take up the debate as Col. Hodgson attacks the report as vague and incomplete, noting U N small states feel ignored. Russia stands against the U S Britain France and China on over a third of the core principles as the military staff committee drafts the plan for land sea and air contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hauck Lake
United Nations Security Council
Belgium
Australia
W. R. Hodgson
U. N
Big Five
Russia
United States
Britain
France
China
Military Staff Committee
Fernand von Langenhove
Her- See
Grand Jury Recommends County Improvements and Repairs
Indiana County June grand jury reports on county property after study. Recommendations include sandblasting and painting the courthouse exterior, repairing barn wiring or replacing the barn, building a new slaughterhouse, improving floors and closets in the County Home wards, adding linoleum, laundry upgrades at the Willard Home, reinforcing stairs with heavy netting, adding toilets, purchasing a new sewing machine, and constructing a wading pool. Fire safety inspections and proper fire escapes urged. report signed by foreman James G. Kring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Courte House
Willard
McMillen
Rowley
Moore
McMullen
Grand Jury
James G. Kring
Miner Dies In Blast At W Lebanon Blairsville Fills Health Board Post
Miss Olive Burnett of Blairsville has been named to fill the Blairsville Borough Board unexpired term of Irvin Shick who resigned at Tuesday night’s Blairsville Municipal building council meeting. She was recommended for the position by the Blairsville Business and Professional Women's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Burnett
Blairsville
Irvin Sf Shick
Shick
Marriage License Issued in Indiana County
William P. Lowry, 74 Water St, and Ella Ann Smith of Indiana were granted a marriage license in Indiana Court. Lowry, a former tax collector (1911-1929) and real estate operator, will reside at 724 Water Street. Coroner El l Menning reported James Filler, a West Lebanon coal miner, killed in an explosion at Leitzenring Coal Co mine near West Lebanon. He and Heber George were near blasting when the coalite exploded or fuse malfunctioned, crushing Filler’s head. George survived with facial injuries. Filler died at Indiana Hospital. the blast caused George to be injured and hospitalized. The coroner noted possible premature detonation or too-short fuse as causes.
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William P. Lowry
Water St
Ella Ann Smith
Indiena
Indiana Court House
Lowry
Indiana County
Water Street
Ell
Menning
James Filler
West Lebanon
Conlile
Leixen- Ring Coal Company
Filler
Heber George
Fleming
Indiana Hospital
George
Lin
Van Zandt to Speak at Flag Day Parade Here
The Hon. James BE. Van Zandt, former National Commander of the VFW, will deliver the Flag Day address June 14 in front of the courthouse, following a parade formed at 6 10 p m on Philadelphia Street. Indiana Lodge 931 and Elks sponsor the event with Col. Richard W. Watson as parade chairman. Van Zandt, a Pennsylvania congressman noted for wartime and postwar service, will tour Utica N Y earlier that day.
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van Zandt
Elks
James BE. van Zandt
WY. FE. W
Indiana Lodge 931
Indiana
B. P
Richard W. Watson
Bill Hagney
Hagney
Philadelphia Street
Philadelphia
Jimmie
United States
Altoona Post
War Shipping Administration
United States Maritime Service
Merchant Marine
Veterans Committee
Navy
Naval Reserve
Sheath Congress
House Committee On Armed Services
Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
Reddy Named To Two Ideal Stores
E. Reddy, manager of Ideal Furniture and Jewelry, named manager and buyer for Blairsville and the new Irwin locations. John C. Woodward, son of Clyde Woodward, named assistant at Blairsville. Reddy has seven years with the firm, will split time between stores as Irwin remodels.
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E. Reddy
Ideal Furniture and Jewelry
Blairsville
Irwin Ideal
John C. Woodward
Clyde Woodward
School Street
Indiana
Reddy
Irwin
Cub Leaders Hold June Roundtable
The Cub Leaders of the Central District Wiang Penn Council meet tonight at 8 in the Conference Room of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company. The session focuses on summer programs for Cub Packs Dad and Son Outings Pack Picnics and a policy discussion on civic activities.
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Wiang Penn Council
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Violence in Pittsburgh freight strike escalates with beatings
Millsburgh four day freight strike reports two non union drivers beaten on North Side while attempting deliveries. Fred Birch, 37, and Herman Wolf, similar age, treated for bruises at Allegheny Hospital. Local 249 Teamsters push for 15 cent hourly raise as negotiations stall with Western Pennsylvania Motor Carriers Association.
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Patsburgh
Millsburgh
Lawrence J. Millwiney
Tal Tim
Fred Birch
Herman Wolf
Allegheny Hospital
APL
Teamsters
Western Pennsylvania Motor Carriers Association
Two Wrecks Here on Wed
Borough Police reported two small accidents on lawn yesterday and a recovery today of a stolen car. Ira Quay Henry of Rochester Mills said his car was missing around 9 or 10 p m and was recovered on Water Street near North Seventh at 2 30 a m with the keys with the driver. Charlotte Adamson of 279 Olive Street Indiana struck an auto driven by Rocco Vanity of Indiana at Fourth and Philadelphia Streets around 5 p m. Adamson claimed she did not see Vanity approaching. Approximate damages were 185 to Vanity’s car and 84 to the Adamson vehicle. Another accident at Sixth and Philadelphia damaged one auto without injuring the other when Clara W. Watson left a parking space and H J Buchheit struck its right rear fender, tearing the fender off.
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Lawn
Ira Quay Henry
Rochester Mills
North Sixth Street
Water Street
North Seventh
Charlotte Adamson
Olive Street
Indiana
Rocco Vanity
Fourth
Philadelphia
Sixth and
Philadelphia Street
Clara W. Watson
Miami Dade
Fla
First National Bank
H. J. Buchheit
South Sixth Street
Watson
Russia Abolishes Death Penalty For Violence
Moscow reports a government decree redefining punishments for violence to protect property. It follows a week after abolishing the death penalty and substituting 25 years in a labor camp as the maximum sentence for any offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
lPy
Resignation of Premier Darkens Hungary Crisis Ties
The State Department probes a red trend in Premier’s resignation amid Hungary unrest. Britain and the United States consult in London as Truman denounces the Communist coup and pledges action. Diplomats weigh Balkan federation and Soviet expansion risks in Eastern Europe.
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State Dept
Washington
Truman
Unary
United States
State Department
Ttungary
Balkan
Europe
Lrond
Hungarian Legation Denies Gurdon Resignation
The press department in Geneva reports Ferenc Cordon, Hungary's minister to Switzerland, refused to quit and would not return to Budapest. The legation denies reports that Gurdon had resigned and says he remains in office.
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Geneva
Legation
Switzerland
Ferenc Cordan
Budapest
Gurdon
Western Powers Press for Three Power Hungary Probe
Budapest June 5 A Western note reports British and American officials plan renewed demands for a three power investigation into the Hungarian crisis. The aim is to document Nagy’s resignation and the Communist takeover, with possible UN inquiry. Kovacs detained by Russian forces amid broader moves to consolidate control.
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Budapest
UW. 5S
Hungary
United Nations
Ferenc Nagy
Bela
Kovacs
Holders
Kovacs Rom Hivs
Sail
Reward Offered for Report on Dr Wheeler’s Body Find
A $1,000 reward was announced in Jamestown Pa for the couple whose tip led to the discovery of Dr. Robert I Wheeler 31 of Chicago missing since May 26. The clue from Lee Zeigler of Queens Settlement Pa prompted searchers to locate the body in the wreckage of the maroon and gray Voyager. John B Hill of Dundee Ill, a cousin to the deceased, directed the search party after spotting the wreckage from the air.
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Jamestown
Pennsylvania
Robert ‘I. Wheeler
Chicago
Henry L. McIntyre
Palo Alto
Calif
Wheeler
Lee ©. Zeigler
Queens Settlement
Dr. Wheeler
Northampton
Mass
John B. Hill
Dundee
Ejector Will Shute Pilots Out of Speeding Planes
A Wright Field device uses a five foot ejector cannon to launch pilots from planes traveling up to 600 miles per hour. The system includes a chair, belt guns, and a parachute release synchronized to altitude, reducing spine strain during ejection. Experts describe tests and potential implications for aircrew survival and safety.
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Electric Lines
Santa Monica
Miner
W. Lebanon
Congressman van Zande
Ideal
Cub
Pgh
England
U.S
London
Foreign Office
Howard W. Blakeslee
Atlantic
Dune
Wright Field
Ohio
Avro Medal Association
Lio W. Hi. Ames
H. M. Sweeney
H. EB. Savely
Auto Medical Laboratory
Ltones
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