Balkan Chestnuts and Uncle Sam's Balkan Fire
The piece argues the United States and Britain must act to extract Balkan “chestnuts” Greece and Turkey from danger, as they are strategic bulwarks for Western democracy and world peace. It warns American interests include oil rights and preventing Soviet expansion, framing a showdown on whether the U.S. should intervene to keep the region free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Mackener
Anatol
Dreece
Keene Wall
United States
England
Sam
Washington
John Bull
Greece
Balkan Peninsula
America
Britain
Turkey
Mediterranean
Persia
Middle East
Europe
Basin
Germany
Hitler
Balkan
Aukops
Russia
Uncle Sam
Army Scrip Recall to Curb Counterfeiters
Brankfurt March 10. The U S Army recalled military payment certificates to curb counterfeiting thriving in France and Germany. Gen Joseph T McNarney said excess scrip will be investigated, with units in Germany collecting old currency since 5 AM local time. Nine arrests, including three American officers, follow the spread of bogus $5 and $10 notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brankfurt
U. S
France
Germany
Joseph T. McNarney
U. S.- Occupied
Iean
Agre
McNarney
United States
Never Too Late: Couple Reunites for Honeymoon After 50 Years
Hollywood report recalls George Beck and Elizabeth Ruess who after fifty years apart wed now on their honeymoon in New York. Beck is 68 and Ruess 67, previously separated since youth and reconnected last October after Beck’s wife died in 1944, leaving Ruess a widow for 26 years.
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Hollywood
Mar
George Beck
Elizabeth Ruess
New York
Beck
County Dairy Meet Set in Indiana Community Center
A county wide dairy meeting is planned at the Community Center Building in Indiana on Wednesday March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. County Agent W DiCuehvine reports it may be the largest winter and spring gathering by the agricultural extension association. Two Penn State specialists will present topics including managed milking procedures and dairy cattle disease prevention by I. E. Parkin, and hay and pasture crops with grain varieties including hybrid corn by Clarence Bryner. Demonstrations will illustrate talks. All interested, regardless of dairy involvement, are welcome.
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Indiana
Pennsylvania
Clarence Bryner
Barkley Wife Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Alben W. Barkley, 64, wife of the Kentucky senator, died at 6 am after a long illness in Washington. The senator and family mourn her passing as tributes note her role and support during his public service.
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Washington
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Smock to Speak At March Commerce Event
Death attributed to heart ailment. Mrs. Brakley formerly Dorothy Brower born Mayfield Virginia 1862 daughter of Charles R. Brower and Laura Matilda Thomas Brower. Educated in Mayfield and Paducah Kentucky. Ray F. Smock will speak on highways and commerce on March 21.
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Brakley
Dorothy Brower
Navy
Mayfield
Charles R. Brower
Laura Matilda Thomas Brower
Paducah
Ray F. Smock
Tojo Rushes to U S Army Hospital in Fever Flare
Former premier Hideki Tojo, ill with bronchitis and high fever, was admitted to a U S Army hospital today after a Thursday diagnosis. He was returned to Sugamo Prison but his temperature rose again.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
U. S. Army
Bronthitis
Sugano
Fire Chief Probes Blaze In Indianapolis Tragedy
Assistant fire chief Michael J. Hyland probes a rooming-house fire in Indianapolis that killed three war veterans. Victims John Moore Ralph De Hoff and Bernard Callon died of suffocation. Owners Rugsoly Payne and others escaped. Payne saved Francis Morley. Damage estimated at $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Michael J. Hyland
John Moore
Farmy
Ralph de Hoff
Bernard Callon
Henry L. Stevens
Rugsoly Payne
Payne
Francis Morley
14 Month Strike Ends at J. J. Case Plant
RACINE Wisconsin March 10 The 14 month strike at the J. J. Case Company plant ended as UAW CIO Local 180 members voted 927 to 448 to accept what officials called not a good contract. About 3,500 workers had been out since December 20 1945 while other Case plants in Rockford Rock Island Mt Iowa Burlington had already returned. Leonard Woodcock Detroit special representative of UAW President Walter Reuther urged acceptance, saying this is the best obtainable now to keep local 180 strong and help reorganize other plants. The strike had cost the union about $12 000 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
J. J. Case Company
Uaw-Cio
Case
Rockford
Rock Island
Burlington
Iowa
Leonard Whaddcock
Detroit
UAW
Walter Reuther
Harvey Kitzman
UAW International
Woodcock
Smicksburg School Reopens After Snow Closure
Smicksburg Consolidated School near Smicksburg resumes classes after a snow delay. Students reached school Friday morning via snow-clogged secondary roads as holdover closures from last week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mahoning
Smicksburg
Boy Lost in Desert Found by Deputies and Marines
Five year old Dobby Spencer wandered from a San Diego camp in search of a dog named Goober. He spent about twenty two hours in cold desert conditions before being located by a sheriff’s posse and U S Marines after walking roughly three miles.
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San Diego
Calif
Ddby
Spencer
Goober
U. S
Fire Threat To US Shrine At Independence Hall
Smouldering sparks fell on the roof of Independence Hall as flames rose 200 feet high extinguished by 1B Philadelphia fire companies. A four story brick building burned and two adjoining structures were damaged, with Joy Hosiery shop wrecked and damage over 100000 dollars. Water debris harmed Girard Life Insurance and a restaurant. Over 24 firefighters were overcome by smoke. In a separate blaze, guests fled the 15 story Sheraton Hotel as smoke damaged a ninth floor suite.
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Philadelphia
Mar
America
Independence Hall
Joy Hosiery Company
Girard Life Insurance Company
Sheraton
The
Boy Injured In Freak Snow Tunnel Accident
Six year old Andrew Zorosek of Yukon suffered critical internal injuries after a snow tunnel made of a sled and a shotgun that did not discharge caused a collision as he emerged from the tunnel. Parents reported the boy was hurt during the coast through the tunnel and into the gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Andrew Zorosek
Yukon
Westmoreland Hospital
Andrew
Speed Hop Fails Burkbank to New York Record Flight
Stunt pilot Paul Mantz flew his P-51 Mustang from New York to Burbank in 7 hours 47 minutes 19 seconds in a return run after setting a west to east transcontinental speed record. He earlier crossed from Burbank to LaGuardia in 6 hours 7 minutes 5 seconds, and noted the unannounced arrival with a casual remark. The piece references the era’s aviation pace and a note about Earth's day length gradually lengthening.
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Burbank
Calif
Paul Mantz
New York
Mantz
LaGuardiie Field
Vida
Jack Carter
Isingle
Blast Kills 1, Shuts Off Gas at Oklahoma Station
An explosion and fire at Cities Service Gas Company compressor station near Blackwell Oklahoma killed one man and injured four others. The blast damaged buildings, shut off gas service to industrial users in two states, and caused estimated damage over 1 million dollars. A five man crew faced burns and a dramatic escape by one engineer who drove his car through the building to safety. Local officials said industrial gas users in Kansas and Missouri would remain off line until service is restored, likely tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Davis
Scott W. Hunsakee, Jr
B. Ivelan
Gas Company
Oklahoma City
Kangas Pind
Missouri
US to Build Two Luxury Passenger Ships to Surpass Queens
Rep. Willis W. Bradley proposes two American flag liner ships to outpace the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth in speed safety and comfort. He cites the John Ericsson fire and says new vessels would take two years to build and restore U.S. Atlantic passenger service while waivers from safety rules may be curtailed. The plan faces House debate after committee approval and follows the ship’s 1928 Hamburg origin and wartime transfer.
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Washington
Mar
Willis W. Bradley
Bradley
United States
Atlantic
John Ericcson
New York
Europe
Hamburg
Coast Guard
House
Escape Fire At Lake Hotel In Gary
Quick action by two restaurant managers and the hotel manager saved 300 guests at the Lake Hotel in Gary amid a blaze in the west wing. Mrs Rosalie Gross stayed at the switchboard to warn guests. fire caused about 200000 dollars in damages across four story building. No injuries. Fred Perrone, an 86 year old resident, was carried out in a wheelchair.
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Gary
Ind
Lake Hotel
West Wing
Rosalie Gross
Rose Klein
Irwin Simon
Fred Perrone
Flames Rout Hotel In Pre-dawn Fire In York
About 175 guests fled the seven story Hotel Colonial in York after a pre-dawn blaze damaged the upper four floors. Damage was estimated at 350000 with owner and store losses adding to the total. Fire officials credited a 1906 firewall for containing the fire to upper levels. Police and staff aided in evacuations as fire crews fought the blaze.
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York
Continental Square
Pennsylvania
C. D. Saylor
Roy Reid
Elis Wagner
Dead 13 In Army Stockade After Antifreeze Binge
In Yokohama March 1 the Eighth Army announced one American soldier and 12 others are critically ill after drinking antifreeze containing glycol, a very poisonous toxin. Several remain unconscious as details, including names, are withheld.
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Yokohama
Mar
Eighth Army
Obituaries of Calhoun Lucas and Kachur in Blairsville area
Obituary notices report Archie Allison Calhoun dying at Indiana Hospital at 6 45 P M with funeral services at Streams Funeral Home and interment Oakland Cemetery. Nancy Kachur age 70 dies at her Arcadia home after Ukrainian birth with Revs J Kertis services and St Michaels church rites. William Gilmore Lucas dies at his Blairsville home after a yearlong illness.
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Archie Allison Calhoun
Indiana Hospital
David
Chris van Stewart Calhoun
Indiana County
Altha Graden
Blairsville
Franklin E
Livermore
Hulda M. Byers
Josephine
Harry C
Olive M. Graham
Jeanetta Gopper
Sunbury
William
Calhoun
Streams Funeral
Oakland Cemetery
Nancy Kachur
Arcadia
Laysa Marker
Ukraine
Europe
Mike
Mecky
George
Detroit
Mich
Mary Kachur
Stubenville
Ohio
Kachur
Andrew J. Kertis
St. Michaels Greek Catholic Church
Clymer
St. Michael Greek Catholic Church
Church
Raleigh Funeral Home
Hillsdale
William Gilmore Lucas
West Brown Street
William and
Martha Gilmore Lucas
Jacksonville
United Presbyterian Church of
Martha M. Lucas
Ernest G
el Paso
Texas
Lucas
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana
Terguson
Third United Presbyterian Church of
Pittsburgh
Robinson Funeral Home
United Presbyterian Church
Shelocta
13 Die as RAF Plane Hits Mountain
Thirteen persons were killed when a four engined RAF plane crashed into Bisco Di Terra Mountain near Ischia during fog. The dead include seven British passengers an Iranian passenger and a five man crew. Local reports say the plane was en route from Calro to Rome.
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Klingensmith
Riverside Drive
Titusville
Florida
Indiana
J. Naples
Flora
Ensida
Calro
Governor Duff Receives Prize-Winning Horse in Harrisburg
Governor James H. Duff attended an Interstate Walking Horse Association of Butler banquet in Harrisburg after receiving a prize-winning Tennessee walking horse. The gift was presented at Butler Saturday night and Duff planned long rides on woodland trails at Indiantown Gap, noting he had not ridden in 20 years.
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Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Indiantown Gap
Butler
Interstate Walking Horse Association of
Titusville Leader Klingensmith Dies at 90 in Florida
The obituary reports J. Klingensmith born October 8 1893 in West Lebanon Pa a World War I air pilot instructor and long time civic leader. He served on Titusville city council for twelve years and a Brevard County commissioner ten years. A prominent citrus grower and cattle raiser he was active in local business and civic affairs. Survived by Blanche wife two daughters and his father. Funeral held March 5 at Memorial Park Cemetery Titusville Fla. Also mentions Mrs Alice Morrow Stucros death in Plumville with funeral arrangements to follow.
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West
Lebanon
American Legion
Titusville
Rotary Club
Masonic Order
Shrine
Board of
Brevard County
Klingensmith
Miami
Blanche Klingensmith
R. B. Parrish
Charles J. Robinchaud
J. A. Klingensmith
Joseph R
Andrews
N. C
Dwight K
Akron
Ohio
A. J. Loew
A. J. Limbacher
Pittsburgh
Maren 5Th
Memorial Parz
Fla
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Pitcure
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Metropolitan Opera
Giovanni Martinelli
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New Jersey Shore
Patte
NEA Newschart
Denver University
National Opinion Research Center
Weather Report Today
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Butler Street
Catherine Anderson
Parkwood
H. E. Anderson
Governor Duff
Ae Mal Smee For
Ambi Bell Funeral Home
Ulanee
Alice Morrow Stucrus
Plumville
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