Two Indiamians Honored As Safe Drivers By Bell Co
Two Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania local employees, Robert D. Orr and Charles R. Wheeler, were honored at a Greensburg safety dinner. Orr joined the Hundred Thousands Mile Club for 300 000 miles with no accidents and received a certificate and engraved wallet. Wheeler, a veteran member achieving 200 000 miles, received a wallet and pen set. Company official David R. Ingalls noted more than 1200 safety club members statewide, founded in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellephone Company of
Pennsylvania
Benn Albert Hotel
Greensburg
Robert D. Orr
South Sixth Street
David R. Ingalls
Charles R. Wheeler
Standard Street
Ingalls
Safety Club
Home Rule Rent Control Bill Likely To Pass
Washington March 24 House members move toward a trimmed home rule provision on rent control. They discuss a national review board or revived emergency court of appeals to handle local board decisions. A final deal must win House and Senate approval before President Truman signs. The current law expires March 31 with a one year extension likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Canders
Washington
Mar
House
Senate
National Review Board
Prsident
Pidhe
Wodds
OPA
Decisiois
Teuman
Jewish State Proclaimed Continued on Page One
The document outlines forming a provisional Jewish government in Palestine by May 18 in cooperation with the U N. The Jewish people offer peace to Arabs and seek permanent treaties with neighboring states to foster Near East stability. The Jewish Agency administers through a 32 member committee, with a Jewish army of about 25,000. Britain’s mandate is to end May 15, while Zionist groups press for immediate proclamation and leadership resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N
Palestine
Near East
Jewish Agency
World Jewish Congress
National Council
National Assembly
Authewish
al Council
London
House of Commons
Britain
Holy Land
House of Lords
Paris
Zionist- Revisionists
Fight To Cut ERP Bill Fades
Washington March 24 The fight to trim the 6.205 billion foreign aid bill faded as debate intensified. Rep Jonkman backed the full amount while Rep Smith weighed cuts. both serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Senate panels reviewed new stopgap aid for Italy France and Austria as Truman urged continuing supply lines ahead of elections. The package includes 5.3 billion for Western Europe 275 million for Greece and Turkey and 570 million for China with 150 million military. Opposition arose from Rep Marcantonio and Midwest members, while some labeled it a war program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Europe
Jonkman
R-Mich
Jonkman Han
Bal Wes
State Department
Lawrence H. Smith
R-Wis
Foreign Affairs Committee
Smith
Marshall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Appropriations
House
Italy
France
Austria
Truman
Senate
Western
Greece
Turkey
Passante
Quick Veto By Truman Expected In Tax Battle
House debate on a broad tax cut touched on community property for couples, exemptions for the elderly and blind, and defense spending. Rep Gore warned of rising debt if tax cuts proceed with military expansion, while Rep Allen accused the New Deal of profligate spending and urged restraint until defense needs are clear. Republican Leader Halleck defended the tax bill as timely and unfazed by haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
America
Treasury
White House
Gore
D-Tenn
Truman
Leo Allen
R-Ill
Congress
Reyburn
Texas
Halleck
Indiana
Joint Chiefs
Wallace Supporter Mum On Red Connections
A Wallace supporter deflects questions on Red connections amid Senate testimony about UMT and the draft. Linfield refuses to reveal political or religious affiliations, citing record in defense of his stance against UMT and U.S. troop deployments abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Warning on Dogs Ruining Gardens by Local Catcher
Dog catcher William Hopkins warns owners under the Penn sylventa Hog Law to keep dogs in enclosures or under control between sunset and sunrise. He notes many dogs are roaming gaps and owners face fines for allowing dogs to run at large, as police may enforce penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hopkins
Indigna Borough
Annual Missionary Church Convention In Clymer
The closing service of the Missionary Convention of the Clymer Christian and Missionary Alliance church will be held in Clymer tonight at 7:30 p m Mrs Carolyn Irish will give her final lecture on Palestine and raise a picture to illustrate her talk The Rev D C Kopp of Purktat Tawney District Superintendent will close the convention by receiving the annual missionary offering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Floods In State Subsiding After Heavy Rain
Flood swelled rivers across Pennsylvania began to fall as new rainfall was forecast for the upper Susquehanna and adjacent basins. Crests were noted on the Susquehanna at 28.76 feet and Allegheny near 28 feet. Delaware crest earlier left some lands under water. Schools reopened, highways fought debris, and rescue teams aided flood victims while bridges and roads remained closed in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Susquehanaa
Allegheny
Delaware
Wilkes-Barre
State Highway Department
Wyoming
Susquehanna River
Wyomibg
Port Bowkley
Indiantown Gap
Red Cross
Plainsville
Hunlock Creek
Wyoming Valley
Mead‘ville
Oj] City
Titusville
Mill Village
Meadville
Cambridge Springs
North Towonkca
Tioga
Lawrenceville
Harrisburg
Corry
Union City
Warren
Cambridge i Springs
Wapwallopen
Mocanaqua
U. S
Northumberland
Shamokin Dam
Kingston
Plymouth
Communist Coup Sparks UN Security Council Debate
The United Nations Security Council staged a heated session over Chilean charges, with Austin labeling the allegations as propaganda and warning of indirect aggression. Gromyko attacked US policy while Parodi questioned Czechoslovakia’s leader’s status as a prisoner to communists. The council adjourned after three hours as Palestine Kashmir and Good Friday were scheduled. The Gazette Cladfind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Council
Austin
Council
United Nations
U. S
Jan Papenek
Gromyko
Russia
Britain
Washington
Alexandre Parodi
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Bittter
Palestine
Kashmir
Rube Haggerty Recounts Diamond Days On Visit Here
Former professional baseball player and Jefferson County commissioner candidate Rube Haggerty visited Indiana County offices recounting a career spanning the United States League, Federal League, and minor leagues from 1912 to 1923. He recalled time with Richmond, Philadelphia Nationals, Cleveland NAPS, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, noting long police service before entering county politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube” Haggerty
Hugh “Rube Haggerty
Jefferson Coutts
Waa
Indiana
Rube
Tate
Haggetty
Wis
Federal League
Richmond
Haggerty
Philadelpha Nationals
Ater
Scranton
Atlantic City
Clevelland Naps
Lee, Fol
Cleveland “Amerieah Association
Hile
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Unti
Kalamazoo
Mich
Wall
ReynoMsville
Jefferson County
Obituaries in Indiana County area outline
A string of obituaries from Clymer and nearby towns lists Jonathan Harvey Burkey born 1663 in Grant Township died at Indiana Hospital. siblings and surviving relatives named. William Richard Jones 60 of Clymer. Joseph Wilson Suman of Bairdstown. Miss Hanna Clarissa Adams 90 of Plumville. Stephen P. Lewis 56 of Indiana, with list of children, siblings, and church affiliations. Services and interments scheduled at local churches and funeral homes with specific dates and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Harvey Burkey
Clymer
Indiana
Grant Township
Joh
Margaret
Ruffnet) Burkey
Etta
Lukehart
Bertha Fyock
Templeton
Jessie Burkey
Morgantown
W. Va
Daniel Burkey
Dixonville
Margaret Wicker
East McKeesport
Ralrigh
Hillsdale
Montgomery
Hrethern
Churc | S
Striking Miners Beat Mine Employe In West Virginia
In KINGWOOD West Virginia a mob of about 200 pickets disrupted a strip mine employing roughly 30 men beating mine owner Raymond Hartmut and Dick Titchenall and firing on his son. Preston County prosecutor R Doyne Halbritter said charges would be filed. A shotgun attack on maintenance workers at Columbus Mining Company in Allais Kentucky was reported the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
W. Va
Mar
R. Doyne Halbritter
Preston
Raymond Hartmut
Dick Titchenall
Halbrittse
Columbus Mining Company
Allais
Commander Windsor to visit Indiana County Legion
State Legion commander Windsor, a World War I veteran and former Dauphin County official, will visit Indiana County with its eleven posts and over 3 200 members. A banquet follows speeches, then dancing and a stage show with Five Clubmen. attendees may join after the banquet. Windsor will stay overnight to meet attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Best
United States
Pennsylvania
France
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Windsor
Indiana
US Delays Palestine UN Session
At a United Nations meeting opening Dr T F Tsiang Council President called for speakers but none came. Faris El Khoury read a Palestine letter denouncing the partition plan. The packed council chamber anticipated a dramatic clash that did not occur. The scene shifted to a prepared statement by G L McNaughton from Canada as the session stalled without further speakers. Joseph Kessler Moss 79 died in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Tsiang
China
Faris el Khoury
Syria
Palestine
U. S
el Khoury
Biang
John Mattuiza
Tsiang
Clarksburg
Mack Coal
West Lebanon
Austin
Weather Report and Obituary Details From Indiana PA
Western Pennsylvania weather notes fair and colder tonight and Thursday. In obituary news, Andrew Ross Ross born October 8, 1868, longtime Huntingdon County native, died in Indiana. Survived by widow Etta Johns Learn Ross, two children from prior marriage, four stepchildren, one nephew, and two Kansas City nieces. Services at Robinson’s Indiana followed by interment in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoslital
M. Wednarday
Huntingdon County
Andrew Ross
Katherine Alers Ross
Colorado
Indiana
R. D
Ross
Etta (Johns) Learn Ross
Chester M
Bass
Biggar Susk
Canada
Mia
Mabel Utilke
Mission Beach
Calif
Clark L. Learn
Ndiana
Abbie Bushy
M's. Brantes Howe
Apollo R. D
Lenora
Corporations Brought Under Local Tax Law by Supreme Court
Harrisburg March 24 A state supreme court opinion extends the local tax base to corporations under the new law, upholding Pittsburgh’s power to levy a local tax on corporations. A Justice Department spokesman said the ruling includes coal firms previously argued exempt, noting districts may reimpose taxes without bar from coal interests. The opinion clarifies that taxes are state or local based on collection and use of proceeds.
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Harrisburg
Mar
Supreme Court
State Justice Department
Pittsburgh
Department
Commonwealth
R. T. Laing
Kittanning
Mineral Provaucers Association
Horton Township
Elk County
Justice Department
Allen M. Stearne
Holy Week Services at First UP Church
Holy Week services at First United Presbyterian Church in Indiana continue tonight and tomorrow. Last night’s attendance was splendid as Dr. Leitch spoke on The Real Enemies of Jesus and will speak this evening on The Real Friends of Jesus. Services start promptly at 7 45 p m. Tomorrow's service features the annual Upper Room Communion and new members will be received. A union three hour service with other churches is planned for Friday. Easter morning services at 9 45 and 11 00 o'clock follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen P.lewis
Philadelphia Street
Cresson
Indiana
William A
Nannie Shields Lewis
Lorena Edna Lewis
First Methodist Church of Indiana
Indiana Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Indiana Fire Association
Stephen B. Lewis
Stanley
Mary Jane) Good
Lloyd
Gracie) Craig
Melissa Ruth Lewis
St. Louis
Thomas Edward Lewis
Saginaw
Mich
George
Eric
Braddock
Laurel ‘J. Lewis
Robinson's
N. Seventh Street
David R. Graham
Oakland Cemetery
First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Leitch
Jesus
United Presbyterian Church
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Bell Co
Maidenhead
England
Hy Douglas
Cornell
Rep
Marcantonio
Al-Ny
Midwest
Bpis
Vind Tor
Rayburn
Gurney
Linfield
Washington Post
Joseph
Stewart Alsop
Young Communist League
Land Associates
Baldwin
Senate Committee
Young _ Communist + eee
Weague
Darwin Asken
UMT
Tabitha Petran
Soviet
Manchuria
Korea
Pontow
Moorhead
Thomas More
Beaufort House
Chelsea
Sir Thomas
the Gazette
William Richard Jones
Hast Brady
Ellias
Emma (Burd) Brady
Anta Anderson
Jones
C. B.C. Corp
Rossiter Presbyterian Church
John Ckrmary
Marion Center
William A. Jones
Dimes K. Jones
Detroit
Dac Kuntz
Matt Harris
Eph Curry
Coraopolis
Morrison Finneral
Punxsutawney
Mooney
Union Cemetery
Rossiter
Joseph Wilson Suman
Bairdstown
New Alexandria
Phillip and
Hanna
Bowman) Suman
Mary Nee
Salisbury
Margaret’ Stahl
DuBois
William Lytle
Terra Drummond
Livermore
Archie Carnahan
Slickville
Hunter ‘Funeral Home
Hanna Clarissa Adams
Brady Myers
Plumville
Distant
Indiana County
John
Catherine Booker Adams
Followig
Jam Adams
Ella Kammerdeiner
Kittaming
Clark Adams
Jemimin Reedy
Catherine George
Mahoning
Bowser
Flumville
R. G. Wade
Plumville Cemetery
State Legion
Indiana Co
Joseph Kessler Moss
Tadiqng RT
The
Penn
Sylvania
YYW
Gheral
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