Acheson Sounds Alarm On Greece Turkey Korea Aid Ties
Debates U S aid to Greece Turkey and Korea as strategic bulwarks against Communism. Acheson warns loss of Greece or Turkey could trigger wider Soviet expansion from Dardanelles to China Sea, affecting Iran Iraq Palestine and beyond. He cites Chinese nationalist aid needs and warns of a pipeline linking Beijing and Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
Turkey
Greece
Dardanelles
China Sea
Iran
Iraq
Palestine
Saudi
Arabia
India
Burma
Indonesia
Europe
Hungary
Austria
Italy
France
English Channel
Korea
Southeast Asia
Moscow
China
William C. Bullitt
Congressional Committee On Un-American Activities
Communist Party
America
United States
Hewitt and McMillen Seek 2 Percent Teacher Tax Impost
Indiana County lawmakers Hewitt and McMillen push a bill to let municipalities levy a 2 percent sales tax with revenue earmarked for teachers salaries. A companion bill aims to bar real estate taxes for teacher wages, cutting imposts by 60 percent. Other revenue ideas include phonograph tax, tobacco levies, cigarette tax increases, fuel oil tax, and gasoline pump import fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Earl B. Hewitt
William R. McMillen
Revere
Hewitt-McMilten
Bilt
Associated Press Dispatch
Harrisburg
County Assemblymen
Hewitt
Ivan C. Watkins
R-Schuylkills
Watkins
Russell EB
Reese
D-Washington
Peter F. Bender
Donald F. Davison
H-Allegheny
Eisenhower Reveals Order for Unified Armed Forces
President Eisenhower told the Senate Armed Services Committee that a presidential order for unifying the army, navy, and air forces exists and awaits Congress approval of basic legislation. He said the order was agreed in the army navy compromises and would preserve naval power and the marine corps while detailing service functions. He opposed drafting a detailed legislative pattern now, stressing the need for flexible, unified command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Senate Armed Services Committee
Department of National Defense
Byrd Deal
Gurney
R-Sd
Eisenhower
C. W. Nimitz
Royall
Nimitz
Byrd
Marine Corps
Army
Europe
German Atom Expert Escapes from Russia and Seeks Return
A German atom expert described his escape from Russia after months in the country. He said he refused to work on atomic problems and faced pressure to stay, describing life in Russia as a golden cage with high pay and luxury but no freedom. He noted Russian officers pressed him to remain and that German scientists are organized into collectives pursuing various nuclear projects. The article also mentions a note that seven thousand English widows remarried in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geman
Russia
Moscow
Mussolini's Execution Recounted By Audisio Night Mission
Audisio recalls the 1945 Mussolini execution detailing a meeting to decide the act, the kidnapping from the Petacci home, a tense drive to the site, and the moment the dictator died after Audisio failed with a pistol and used a subordinate's gun. The account notes Mussolini did not plead or resist.
Dodgers to look at Negro infielder Jackie Robinson
In Havana on March 25 the Brooklyn Dodgers will examine Jackie Robinson, a Negro infielder, as they face their Montreal farm hands. Robinson, moved to first base by the Royals, earlier starred in a strong showing against the Brooks in a Panama series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Montreal
Robinson
Royals
the Brooks
Panama
Reds Bow On Words In Treaty
Moscow reports that Russia agreed to use the word Nazi instead of fascist in the Austrian treaty draft. Feodor Gousev and Western delegations reached four power concessions, including limits on Austria's army to 53,000 and denial of weapons adaptable to mass destruction. The change follows months of dispute over wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Moscow
Russia
Feodor T. Gousev
Ernest Bevin
Great Britain
Stalin
Marshall
Jeader
Council of Foreign Ministers
Germany
Kremlin
Gousev
Mark W. Clark
U. S
Clark
United States
Gousey
Austria
United Nations
Organize New Beagle Club In Meet Here
A meeting will be held at the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company Supply Department office at 1260 Maple Street to organize a Beagle Club on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. All sportsmen are invited to attend. Indiana Beaglers have surveyed a 400 acre site southwest of Indiana for a club ground and year round training area. All interested persons urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company Supply Department
Maple Street
Indiana
Road Author Sues For Divorce
Doylestown Pa March 25 John M Jack Kirkland author of Tobacco Road sues his fourth wife actress Haila Stoddard for divorce on grounds of indignities to the person The 48 year old playwright married Miss Stoddard at Springfield Pa in 1988 Kirkland lists no specific offense beyond indignities Pennsylvania courts recognize as making life burdensome unbearable or rendering life with the other person untenable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
John M
Jack) Kirkland
Tobacco Road
Haila Stoddard
Miss Stoddard
Springfield
Kirkland
Pennsylvania
Lent Speaker John H. Gerstner Jr. to Close Lent Lectures
John H. Gerstner Jr. Ph. D. of Wilkinsburg Pa will give the final Lenten Lecture in Homer City. The Presbyterian Church will host Tuesday night at 800 pm with the theme Theology in Action. He is pastor at Second United Presbyterian Wilkinsburg and active in youth work and conferences. He serves as a Corresponding Editor for the United Presbyterian and has contributed to religious journals. Public attendance is invited to conclude the series and prepare for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Gerstner, Jr
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania
Homer City Ministerial Association
Gerstner
Presbyterian Church
Second United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian
Ministerium
Fight to End Sugar Rationing Goes to Senate Floor
Senator McCarthy says he will press the sugar rationing fight on the Senate floor amid GOP backing. He cites collapsed efforts for a general GOP compromise as the expiration of current controls looms. He proposes extending controls to October 31 with home canning boosts and industry waivers, or wiping out rationing if sufficient sugar remains. Senate leaders and Bricker discuss inventory and expert controls while Wherry and Ellender push higher housewife canning quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
McCarthy
Wls
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Flanders
R-Vt
Senate Republican Conference
House
Senator Bricker
Ohio
Banking Committee
Wherry
Rneb
Bullitt Sees Russ Blow At US Bullitt Sees Russ Blow At US
A sports brief notes Bullitt team facing Russ as they blow a key game at the US venue. The item references page one continuation and highlights an unproductive performance by Bullitt against a rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullitt
Russ
Ice Breaks Dam and Forcing German Exodus Near Berlin
Reported by press dispatches from Berlin the Oder River dam above Kuestrin in the Soviet zone was shattered flooding about 150000 acres of farmland and forcing roughly 180100 Germans to flee. Engineers reportedly used bombs and flamethrowers to dig a new channel for repairs. a fragment of the wider coverage touches on American political commentary and postwar policy debates about communism, labor unions, and world organization, including AFL cautions, World Federation of Trade Unions, and a Bullitt testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Oder
Kuestrin
Todlan
Green
AFL In
State Department
World Federations of
United Nations
WETU
Communist International
United States
William C. Bullitt
Thomas
R-Nj
Soviet Union
Rep
Bonner
DNC
Russia
America
Rankin
Dmiss
Wind Storm Tops Trees Crashes Bare Streets in Erie
A severe wind and snow storm tore trees onto Seventh Street, bending Winels Run and blowing street globes, signs, and awnings. A downed electric wire on Wayne Avenue sparked in treetops, Penelect crews responded, and Route 119 was warned to curb travel as poles lay fallen and visibility dropped to zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Wayne Avenue
Sixth Street
O'Mara
Erie County
J. V. Sherman
Defends Stop Beds Policy As Aid Only
Undersecretary of State Clayton told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that world peace hinges on preserving the independence of sovereign nations. He addressed Senator George's concern that Truman's 400 million aid package to Greece and Turkey could exceed aid aims, warning that disintegration of Greece and Turkey would threaten global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OY Dewitt MacKenzie
Acheson
United States
Korea
Greece
Turkey
Russia
Uncle Sam
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Asia
West Far East
Jack Bell
Washington
Mar
Clayton
George
D.-Ga
Truman
Europe
Georgia
Wild Life Movie Shown By State Commission Here
At the Indiana Kiwanis Club meeting Bob Ford of the Pennsylvania Game Commission presented reels on wild life from across the state. The show included deer grouse and fox in natural habitats and a black snake swallowing a rat. Ford offered explanations of unfamiliar animal facts, welcomed by President Ralph E Heiges and secretary C L Smith. Guests included Wilbur Frost Captain Fred Smith and Drew Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Kiwanis Club
Bob Ford
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Ford
C. L. Smith
Indiana Fish and Game Association
August M. Dewart
Ralph E. Heiges
Wilbur Frost
Fred Smith
Drew Stephens
Eight Get Sentences In Court
A. D. No. 2 pleaded guilty to morality charges involving the birth of an illegitimate child and adultery. He was fined $100 and ordered to pay $10 a month for 90 months plus hospital and doctor expenses related to the case. Raymond Gunter, found guilty of smuggling liquor into the county jail, received 18 months in the Allegheny County Workhouse, a $300 fine, and costs. James Jackson of Blairsville, jailed since February 19 on larceny and burglary, was sentenced to two and a half to five years in the Western Penitentiary, with terms computed from jail entry. court noted a prior similar sentence. Edward Bivens of Chevy Chase, married 33 years and age 63, was placed on probation after pleading nolo contendere to assault and battery and aggravated assault and battery. charges were preferred by his wife who did not want him jailed. He must pay costs and behave peacefully, with no disturbance to his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadultery
Raymond Gunter
Allegheny County
James Jackson
Blairsville
Western Penitentiary
Jackson
Edward Bivens
Chevy Chase
Nolo
Seek Vote On School Directors Eluding Harmony
Seek Vote On School Directors led by Matt Bruce chairman Albert Breakiron and Mr Kirby to appoint candidates for three open board seats. Directors ending terms include Dr W F Weitzel president B Dwight Ray vice president and A J Stahura. Spokesman noted late arrival and continued functions despite the requirement issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Bruce
Albert Breakiron
Kirby
W. F. Weitzel
B. Dwight Ray
A. J. Stahura
Rotary Hears Vernon Vail On Institute
Vernon Vail of the Vail Institute spoke at a Blairsville Rotary meeting about the institute’s work training ex police and civic staff. He said the institute serves 2000 plus people and outlined plans to back the Citizen's Committee’s school campaign, with guests Bob Stewart Arthur A Taylor and Bill Hagney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Vail
Vail Institute
Blairsville
Rotary
Vail
Hig Institute
Boberg
Stewart
Arthur
Taylor
Altoong
Bill Hagney
Indiana
Still Gold in Fish Exports May Shrink in 1929 Peak
Tokyo reports the governments Apticullare and Forestry Department predict fish production will drop about 90 percent from the 1929 peak of 38,000,006 spawned. Domestic demand rises while exports dwindle. Prices have surged up to 1000 percent despite remaining stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Apticullare and Forestry Department
Secrets of Big3 Are Revealed
Washington announces long suppressed Tehran Yalta and Potsdam clauses from wartime Allied meetings. Tehran military conclusions discuss Turkey entering the war by 1943 and potential Soviet war on Bulgaria if Turkey is attacked. Also released are Yalta reparations of 20 billion dollars and Potsdam fleet division among the three powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mer
Tehran
Yalta
Potsdam
Roosevelt
Marshal Stalin
Churchill
Turkey
Dean Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Middle East
Germany
Japan
Stalin
Bulgaria
Russia
State Department
Acheson
House Foreign Relations Committee
Greece
Cairo
Casablanca
Quebec
Britain
United States
Duff Budget In Critical Slash Stage
Harrisburg report on March 25 describes Governor Duff’s 133,000,000 tax plan entering the amendment stage as Democrats oppose the 860,000,000 budget and financing methods while Republicans push levies on corporations and luxuries. Senate leaders warn the plan may need revision to avoid new taxes, with debates over General State Authority and pay-as-you-go funding. Other actions include a unanimous House vote to grant a 500 veteran bonus and a forthcoming 300,000,000 bond to finance it, plus concerns over teacher salary hikes and increased state subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Mar
Duff
House
Tomor
Senate
John H. Dent
Dent
Rep
H. G. Andrews
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Budget Office
State School Commission
Assembly
Pennsylvania State Education Asso
Federal Cuts Threaten Philadelphia Customs Staffing
Philadelphia officials warn new federal budget cuts will sharply reduce customs personnel here after July 1, leaving about a handful of officers to patrol 100 piers and two municipal airports. Collector A Raymond Raff says long ship holdovers and limited inspections could boost illegal narcotics importation and wholesale goods landings, jeopardizing public health and foreign commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U. S
Raymond Raff
Raff
State Dept seeks world expansion of cultural exchange program
Washington reports the State Department renewed a congressional request to broaden its inter American cultural exchange effort into a worldwide program. Undersecretary Dean Acheson outlined four main areas: educational exchanges, advising foreign governments, joint scientific services, and international information activities including broadcasting and libraries overseas. Shortwave broadcasts already operate globally, with languages including Russian. Congress may decide if new legislation is needed. last year’s similar bill passed the House but died in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
State Department
Congress
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
Martin
R-Mass
House
Noon Stocks Show Mixed Gains Across Major Firms
The noon stock list includes Air Reduction Am Can, Am Rad & St, Anaconda, Atch T& SF, Bethlehem Steel, Briggs Mfg, Budd Co, Ches & Ohio, Colgate, Continental Can, Du Pont De N, Eastman Kodak, General Motors, Greyhound, Int Harvester, Johns-Manville, Kennecott, Libby McN & L, Loew's, Montgomery Ward, Nabiscuit, Nat Distillers, Penn-Ar, Radio Corp, Sears Roebuck, Studebaker, United Aircraft, Woolworth, and other listed names with varied percentages, reflecting a broad market mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smelt & R
T& SF
Adl
Balt & Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Briggs ' Mfg
Budd Co
Ay Ches & Ohio
Chrystee Corp
Columbae MM
Coml Solventa
Cons Edison
Ally du Pont de N
Eastman Kodaki
el Auto-Lite
Erie RR
Gan
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen
Motors
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Dunde Central
Int Harvester Baty Tnt
Nick Can
Tel & Tel
Johns-Manville
Kennecott Cop
Kresge (Ss
Lehigh Port C
Libby McN & L
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Sid Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Prod
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow A Lt
NY Central AR
North Ameria
Northern Pac
Packery Motor
Param Pictures
Penney (Jc
Penn-Ar
Pub
Sve-Nj
Pullman
Pure Oil
Radio Corp A Repub Steel
Sears Roebuck
Secrete Cranes
Erry Corp
Ltd
G & E Ptd
Stand Oil Cal
Ind
Stand Oil NJ
Studebaker Corp
Swift & Ca
Hs Texas Co
United Aircraft
United Gen Imp
U 5 Steel
Warner Bros
Pict
Tel Aida Woolworth
Ry Youngs Gn & T
Obituaries for Turner and Geeley Announced
Thomas M. Turner died yesterday at 7 00 A.M. at Spring Church. The body rests at Hester Rupert home in Spring Church with services set for Wednesday March 26 at 1 30 P.M. at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at Homewood Cemetery Pittsburgh. Lt Thelma Geeley of Penn Run died March 19 with body at Dodson and Charles Mortuary where funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Turner
Spring Church
Hester Rupert
Boilding Springs Presbyterian Church
Homewood Cemetery
Pittsburgh
Thelma Geeley
Penn Run
Coal Firm Plans 100000 Acre Fuel Tract Atop Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co announced a $120 million long range plan to convert a 100000 acre undeveloped tract in Washington County to produce coal distilled gas high octane gasoline and fuel via a synthetic process under development. A $300000 pilot plant at Library near Pittsburgh will be completed this year with Standard Oil of New Jersey and Hydrocarbon Research Inc. Tests aim to show the plant can produce gas from 20000 tons of coal daily and sustain about 2400000 cubic feet of gas for synthesis, requiring around 6000 workers for operation and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Washington County
Library
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Hydrocarbon Research, Inc
Pittsburgh Consolidation
Little Inch
Cits
Blue Ridge Pioneers entertain Lions Club session
Blair Bence and his Blue Ridge Pioneers provided mountain music at the Monday Lions Club meeting at Rustic Lodge. The club schedules its annual East Egg Hunt for Saturday April 5 at 2 PM at the Indiana Fair Grounds for kids up to 12. Guests included Wayne Jones Paul Harris George Waddell and Frank Richards of Tadiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Bence
Blue Ridge
Lions ‘Club
Rustic Lodge
Lions
Indiana Fair Grounds
Kiddles
Tunder
Wayne Jones
Paul Harris
George Waddell
Frank Richards
Tadiana
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Cavama
Hewitt and McMillen
Ike
Duce
Volunteers of Liberty
Audisio
Mussolini
Mussolin
Auclisio
Miss Petace
Amu
M. Ma
Ova
Signore Calonello
Anactisia
Petacci
Beagle Club
Sugar
Tom
State ‘Commission
Rotary Hears
Institute
Ask
Indian Printing & Publishing Co
Isso
Philadelphia Street
Farnoger
Indiana Evening Gazette
M. Hoy
N. DewWite Ray
A. Dwight Ras
Tressover ' Ty
Mason
Hugh M. Belt
Mall Out
Indiana County
Dally
Cseecs Ees
Blue Ridgers
Lion Meet
Homart
Manny
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