Pope Pius XII Warns on Communism in Easter Blessing
At St. Peter's Square Pope Pius XII addressed about 400000 Romans, framing Easter as a crossroads in the global struggle with Communism. He urged Christian vigilance and condemned those who deny Christ, hinting at Italy's April 18 political vote without naming Communism.
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Pope Pius
Vatican City
Pius XII
Italy
Rome
Italien
Geo Pontiff
St. Peter's
Jesus Christ
Fius XII
St. Peter's Square
End of Red Scheme On A Bomb Debate
Britain China France and Canada urged UN Atomic Energy Commission to reject Soviet proposals on banning bombs as inadequate and urged a new approach. They pressed for a moral debate in the 1948 Paris assembly, while the United States signaled possible support and kept talks from Russia open. Richard Miles presented the resolution.
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Lake Success
Mar
Britain
China
France
Canada
Russia
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
United States
U U. S
United Nations Assembly
Paris
Richard Miles
Heroe
Building collapse in Jersey City kills two, injures three
A three story brick building at 237 York Street collapsed, burying parents Daniel Lasaipa, 64, and Josephine Lasaipa, 54. Their children Joseph, 24, Anna, 18, and Joan, 14, were rescued as rescuers worked with rudimentary tools. The family dog survived. The report follows with Washington coverage on military policy and Baruch urging universal training and a work or fight draft amid Cold War tensions.
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Jersey City
N. J
Mar
York Street
Daniel Lasaipa
Josephine
Joseph
Anna
Joan
Washington
Jer- Senate
Seq City Medical Center
Tranman
Russia
Gurney
R-S Dp
Armed Services Committee
Clurney
Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch
Armed Forces
Inddusttvnal College
Gueney
Henry A. Wallace
100 Die In Palestine Fighting
Jerusalem reports say about 100 killed and 200 injured across Palestine over the weekend as clashes persist. The unofficial toll reaches 2,208 since the United Nations partition vote, with both sides claiming heavy losses. A Jewish agency spokesman noted moves toward a truce in Jerusalem and welcomed calls to seek peace, while reports describe attacks near Mughae village and an armored car explosion.
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Jerusalem
Jaffa
Palestine
United Nations
Partition
Jewish Agency
Cyvill Garbett
York
Mughae
Haganah
Franco Promotes Unity At Falange Youth Rally
General Franco told 4500 Falange youths at El Pardo Palace to stand as a fortress of unity and adopt the we dont care slogan if foreign attempts to divide Spain arise. The youths aged 14 to 16 gathered to honor the civil war victory anniversary as his address from the palace balcony was broadcast.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Spain
Falange
el Pardo
Amendment To Aid Bill Backing Europe and China Funding
The article discusses backing for an amendment to a relief bill with 150 million dollars for China and 5.3 billion for a 16-nation Western Europe economic recovery program. It notes supporters say Europe must gain economic strength before military power, cites Engel’s prepared House speech on restoring prewar power, and mentions US arms considerations and possible postwar lend-lease revival.
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China
Europe
House
Engel
Geome
Russia
America
United States
Congress
Boy Killed By Land Mine At Clark Field
An old U S land mine exploded at Clark Field Air Base killing the eight year old son of an American Air Force sergeant. Three girls were injured, one critically. The blast, planted by retreating American forces in 1941, was meant to slow the Japanese. Also, twenty two Filipinos died on Corregidor after triggering a Japanese booby trap in a sealed tunnel.
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Manila
Mar
U. S
Clark Field
Corregidor
Philippines Army
Duff To Receive YMCA Award At Civic Leaders Ceremony
Gov. James H. Duff will be honored by the YMCA Christian Street Branch in Philadelphia for reopening a vista of hope to all youth in the Commonwealth and renewing faith that they may reach their goals regardless of race or creed. White and negro civic leaders will attend the April 26 presentation.
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Philadelphia
Mar
YMCA
Christian Street
James H. Duff
Commonwealth
Truman Talks With Marshall Before Trip to Colorado
President Truman met for 90 minutes at the White House with Secretary of State Marshall prior to his departure for Beouta, Colorado. Presidential press secretary Charles G. Ross said Lovett the undersecretary of state also participated in the conference.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Marshall
Bexota
Charles G. Ross
Lovett
Union Strikes Ground NY Stock and Curb Exchanges
The New York Stock and Curb Exchanges faced a strike by Union employees led by the Financial Employes Union with supports from the Seafarers and Sailors unions. Pickets lined the sidewalks while trading continued from the floor as brokers and runners kept quotations flowing. A 3:30 pm mediation set to follow with U S Mediation and Conciliation Service officials was planned. pay demands include wage increases and a union security clause.
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New York
Mar
New York Stock and Curb Exchange
Financial Employes Union
AFL
Sailors and Seamen’s
Stock’ Exchange
Stock Exchange
Curb Exchange
Trinity Church
John Cole
Union
United Financial Employes
Seafarers International Union
Sailors Union of the Pacific
Gaminiasoner
Walter Amaggiolo
U. S
The
Subpoenaed UMW Leader Faces 2 P.M. Hearing
The Taft Hartley Inquiry Board prepared for a 2 PM hearing on the Washington dispute over miners pensions as UMW president Lewis faced a subpoena and possible court action. Trustees Van Horn and Lewis clash over pension eligibility and fund payments while the nation endures a weeks-long coal shutdown costing hundreds of millions.
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Lewis
Sherman Minton
Truman
United States
United Mine Workers
Ethridge
Taylor
Washington
Mr. Truman
Ezra Way Horn
van Horn
White House
John Busarello
Pittsburgh
FBI
Justice Department
Thomas E. Murray
New York
William Burke
Pension Fund
Army Fighter Group Heads to Alaska for Routine Exercise
The 82nd Fighter Group based at Grenier Field will depart for Alaska this week for a routine field training exercise. About 72 planes and 1,350 officers and men, including the 95th 96th and 97th Fighter Squadrons, will participate. Col. W. B. Offutt said the move is standard practice to train in a new area and he did not disclose the base site.
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Manchester
N. H
Army
Alaska
W. B. Offutt
Grenier Field
No Big Three Meeting In Prospect
Washington reports the White House denies any Big Three meeting in prospect and says President Truman has no plans to leave the United States. Press secretary Ross dismisses the London rumor of a Berlin meeting with Stalin and Attlee and says Truman would welcome them in the U S but will not travel abroad. He also rejects Turkey visit speculation as fantastic and notes Senator Pepper's peace plan proposal to meet Stalin.
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Washington
Mar
White House
Truman
United States
Charles G. Ross
London
Stalin
Attlee
Berlin
Ross
Turkey
Mr. Truman
Pepper
D-Fla
Tax Bill Veto Possibility Looms Over Major Cut
Washington reports the $4.8 billion tax cut bill faces an almost certain veto by President Truman. Rep. Knutson predicts a delay to influence votes, while administration officials privately expect a swift decision. The president has until April 9 to act on the measure amid debate over immediate military spending.
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Washington
Mar
Truman
Rep. Knutson
R-Minn
Baruch Urges Action To Clarify U S Policy
Baruch urged immediate action and warned that the public still does not know U S foreign policy. He said economic preparedness laws are also needed. Senate questions over draft and military training prompt Armed Services Committee to push hearings for a complete story this weekend. Tyrone Power incident noted as fans mob South Africa.
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Baruch
Byrd
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Congress
Russia
Gurney
R-Sd
Armed Services Committee
Truman
Pan American conference opens amid colonial disputes
In Bogota diplomats from 21 nations gather for the ninth Pan American conference opening. Tensions loom over territorial disputes in the Americas as Chile Paraguay and Cuba push for a stance against Communist encroachment. Secretary Marshall arrives from Washington to participate in talks on colonialism plebiscites and Antarctic sovereignty.
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Bogota
Columbia
George Marshall
Washington
Chile
Paraguay
Cuba
Americas
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
Juan A. Bramuglia
Argentina
Bramuglia
Falkland Islands
Britain
Falklands
Antarctic
Guatemala
British Honduras
Belze
Marshall
Toadava
U. S
Brazil
Juvenal Hernandez
Lima
U. N
Reds Lead In Romania National Election Gain
In Bucharest and 40 districts the Communist bloc led by Premier Petru Groza captured about 90 percent of votes. Of 5.72 million registered, 5.22 million voted with 4.71 million for the bloc, including 537,898 of 658,211 in Bucharest. Voting for 414 deputies aimed to establish a Socialist Communist state. Balloting was orderly with few gendarmes compared to 1946.
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Bucharest
Romania
Petru Groza
National Assembly
Freight Train Derails On Pennsylvania Railroad
PRR freight train derailment near Douglasville Pennsylvania halted eastbound traffic. Eleven cars of a 65-car consist left the track after brake rigging on the 12th car caught at a grade crossing, tearing up 130 feet of track. Five cars toppled a small embankment, cargo scattered, no injuries reported. Caboose stayed on rails.
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Douglasville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Paul Anderson
Pottsville
Philadelphia
Obituary notices from Homer City and Indiana area
Early notices report Pete Zias born 1926 died in Nevada City California with services at family home and St Mary's Greek Catholic Church followed by burial in St Bernard's Indiana. Other deaths include Robert Henry of West Pike Indiana with service at Robinson's Funeral Home and Greenwood Cemetery, and Maria Locanto Chiodo 73 of Indiana with requiem mass at St Bernard's Church and interment in St Bernard's Cemetery.
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Petezias
Nevada City
Calif
St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church
John A. Baycura
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Indiana
Pete Zias
Homer City
Frank
Martha (Gresko) Zias
Robert John Henry
West Pike
Francis Wagner
Laura Bell (Myers) Henry
Robinson
Greenwood
Maria (Locanto) Chido
Philadelphia St
Chiodo
Italy
Philip and
Rose Locanto
Heilwood
Aulman
St. Bernards ‘Church
Biaggio Chiodo
Philip
Joseph
John
Farrell
Teresa
St. Bernards Church
St. Bernards Cemetery
Easter Weekend Toll in Pa Douses 14 Dead
Across Pennsylvania Easter weekend accidents killed 14 people. Highway crashes claimed eight lives, including a truck auto collision near West Springfield that killed Capt. and Mrs. Douglas Jackson and Capt. George Russell. A Reading station fall killed Robert Fitelson, while a Baltimore and Ohio freight crash fatally struck Stanley Neratka. Others died in Lancaster and Lebanon crashes or electrocution.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
James K. McClure
Dawingtown
Betty Ann Snyder
Red Lion
West Springfield
Douglas Jackson
Medina
N. Y
George Russell
Buffalo
Lebanon
C. J. Jeffriets
Wayne Kreiser
Edward Knapp
Jonestown
R. D
Robert Fitelson
Pottstown
Reading Railroad
North Broad Street
Reading
John Parker
Fitelson
Stanley J. Neratka
Baltimore and Ohio
Uniontown
Robert Smith
Templa R. D
Reading Hospital
Albert Weidman
Lancaster
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