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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

Page

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Indiana High School presents I Remember Mama drama

Last evening's Indiana High School production of I Remember Mama drew a packed audience and earned praise for its smooth professional feel. James M. Nix directed a talented cast with Katrin Marion Stephens and James Stewart delivering standout work. The show is set in San Francisco with intricate staging, though the locals used simpler backgrounds. The run continues tonight at 8 15 with stage crews and publicity teams acknowledged. the program includes an orchestra under Dr. Harry Canfield and upcoming Bacalaureate service and commencement events on May 30 and June 2 respectively.

Mama James M. Nix Fig Ramedy San Frantisco New York Katrin Marion Stephens Majorie Schrader Papa James Stewart Dagmar Peggy Baylor Christine Nancy Chesney Fred Schurr Mary McGregor Barbara Rowley Virginia Jacoby Joane Fee Anna Mary Thomas Sally Vogel Ruth Gilbert Patricia Moreau Glayds Moorhead David Schell Harry Canfield Indiana Howard C. Scharfe Shaceside Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh Robert Kazmayer

Martin Sets 12 Point Program For US Ideals

Senator Edward Martin outlines a 12 point program to restore American ideals and strength. He urges a strong military, tax rights for states, reduced government waste, and renewed faith in liberty, with aims against inflation and the spread of Communism. He condemns appeasement and calls for renewed diplomacy based on American prestige.

Philadelphia Edward Martin United States Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women Martin Russia America

Truman Cancels Friday Cabinet Meeting Due to Absence

President Truman canceled the usual Friday cabinet meeting in Washington because a cabinet member was unavailable in the city. The reason cited was the member's absence and the decision affected the regular weekly briefing.

Washington Truman

Arabs Claim Most Of July City Destruction In Combat

Syrian army says three other settlements Kfar Kenna Ak-Him and Asbo Yaacov were destroyed by plane and artillery in the Samakh area near the Galilee south shore. Anmina Trans-Jordan dispatch notes Syrian president Shukri Al Kuwatly and King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan settled long standing differences in a conference at Daraba with Lebanese and Iraqi leaders. Syrians fear Abdullah's Greater Syria ambitions to unite Arab nations under his rule.

Kfar Kenna Ak- Him Asbo! Yaacov Samakh Galilee Anmnan Trans- Jordan Shukri al Kuwaily Abdullah Trans-Jordan Daraaba Tebanon Iraq Syria Middle East

Dotter Named R&P Head in War Era Reshuffle

Dr Potter received the Medal of the Order of Merit for civilian wartime service. ONOTAME personnel shifts followed his elevation to company president with Craig as General Manager Operations and Saare as Production Manager. William Shield moved to Assistant Production Manager. Thomas D.B. Thomas set to retire after 60 years in coal. Edmiston will take Helveta Mine supervision. Copitardi becomes Kent 1-2 Mines Superintendent. Larsen, Patterson, and Pride fill and rotate mine superintendents at Ernest Waterman Yatesboro Nod.

Potter Batter Tompany R. J Craiz J. J. Saare William Shield Brest Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company Associated Companies Helveta H. B. Edmiston P. A. Copitardi Kent CC. Larsen Ernest CH. Patterson Mr. Larsen Waterman S. F. Pride Mr. F Patterson Yatesboro

African Congo Pictures Tonight Show at Indiana Tabernacle

Mr H W Moore of Dayton Ohio presents Congo photographs tonight at the Indiana Gospel Tabernacle in Kana Station Africa. Images captured where Rev R Vinton formerly of Indiana served twenty years with Indiana Evening Gazette newsboys according to F R Vinton of Indiana. Show starts at 7 30 PM with Gazette subscription urged.

H.W. Moore Dayton Ohio Indiana Gospel Tabernacle Belgian Congo Kana Station Africa 5. R. Vinton Indiana Indiana Evening Gazette F. R. Vinton

NLRB bans union shop elections in 19 states

The National Labor Relations Board ruled it cannot hold union shop elections in 19 states with bans or laws covering the subject. The decision, based on a majority view, cites Taft-Hartley as removing federal constraints on state legislation prohibiting compulsory unionism. State list includes Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. The Giant Food Shopping Center case involved Local 1501 of the Retail Clerks International Association. The District of Columbia and Virginia stores were involved. Baltimore regional director Ross Madden earlier refused to hold an election citing Virginia law, a position upheld by three NLRB members.

Washington National Iuabor Relations Board Maangement NLRB Arizona Arkansas Colorado Delaware Florida Iowa Georgia Kansas Maine Massachusetts Nebraska New Hampshire Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin Virginial Jstate Giant Food ‘Shopping Center, Inc Retail Clerks International Association RFL Giant Food Clerks Union District J of Columbia Ross Madden Baltimore James J. Reynolds Abe Murdock J. Copeland Gray

Woman Held In Shooting Of Policeman In Newark

Newark police captain Thomas Rowe was shot and killed at headquarters by a woman, Ann Powers, who was held for questioning. Powers, 39, from Uniontown, Pa, and Rowe entered the first precinct office together. a single shot was fired ten minutes later. Rowe died about an hour after the shooting. no charges yet filed.

Newark Toidlay Potts Thomas Rowe First Precinct Essex County Duane E. Minard Ann Powers Uniontown John Haller jRowe William iVillie sEhatler Ray Paquette Rowe Willie Haller Paquette

Local Man In Fatal Accident

A Middletown man G. C. Fowler was killed when the car he rode in rear ended an Indiana Macaroni Company truck driven by Joseph Zamboni of Indiana. Two other Middletown men were seriously injured. Zamboni received head cuts in Harrisburg.

Middletown G. ¢. Fowler Harrisburg Joseph Zamboni Indiana Fowler Indiana Macaroni Company

End to Austria peace talks as four powers fail to bridge gaps

London May 21 Four- Power efforts to write a peace treaty for occupied Austria hit dead end after nearly two years of futile negotiations. American sources said talks broke down completely after a two week suspension and a private meeting between Samuel Reber and M. P. Kotimiav, signaling Moscow’s stand on Yugoslavia’s territorial and reparations claims. Only agreement reached was limiting Austrian armed forces to 53,000.

London Austria United States Russia Britain France Samuel Reber M. P. Kotimiav Kotimiav U. S Reber Moscow Yugoslavia Carinthia Styria Reber Hag Paris Vienna New York

Lewis Cold Shoulders Invitation

A brief notice continues from Page One about Lewis declining an invitation. The item notes the omission and hints at social or personal expectations surrounding the event. Further details remain on the next page.

Lewis

Stassen Dewey In Test Today In Oregon Campaign

Stassen and Dewey raced to persuade Oregon voters as the Southern Association issue split operators. A three hour session yielded a new invitation to Lewis while Moody joined the unified letter. Campaigns, radio appeals, and mass turnout estimates of up to 100000 marked a tense race with Oregon’s population and voter registration surging since the war. The final result was expected late Saturday.

Oregon Lewis Ttr Portand Stassen Gresham Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin Dewey

Coal operators and union plan new wage agreement talks

A letter from operators says no single group can veto wage talks and both sides want to get down to business. Lewis says his demands are not yet presented and he plans a fight over royalties for union funds. Also notes on historical watch design and taxidermy origins.

Lewis Welfare and Pension Fund

Red Pilot Lands Plane In Korea

In Seoul on May 21 a Soviet Yak-9 landed near Taejon in U S occupied Korea and was destroyed by fire. The pilot, Ivan Feodrovich Osmakov, said to be a Soviet Air Force captain, was seized by unidentified South Koreans and held by Americans who provided billet to an officer. He refused to eat, wash or shave and will be returned to Soviet authorities.

Seoul Taejong U. S South Korea U. S. Army Ivan Feodrovich Osmakov

UN Force in Holy Land Only Hope

Lake Success May 21. The American French Belgian Consular Truce Commission in Jerusalem says only United Nations force can stop fighting in the Holy City. The council heard reports urging international pressure and a neutral force to impose order on Jews and Arabs. The commission also called for military observers. Egypt objected that the commission lacked authority. Count Folke Bernadotte planned to mediate, while Andrei Gromyka pressed for a UN cease fire and criticized Britain and China for action.

Larry Hauck Lake Jerusalem United Nations Holy City Security Council Alexandre Parjoci France Council Tee Palestine Egypt Truce Commission Folke Bernadotte Swedish Red Cross Count T Stockholm Russia Andrei A. Gromyka U. N Britain Abdullah Trans- Jordan Middle East Gromyko China Jfor T. F. Tsiang

Former County Man Dies After Struck By Train

Melvin D Parsell a 25 year old former Indiana County resident and B and O telegrapher at Dayton died in Adrian Hospital Punxsutawney after injuries from being struck near Dayton station by a Pittsburgh to Buffalo passenger train He died at 4 40 yesterday coroner Fred W Byer ruled accidental death He would have turned 26 this Saturday Parsell lived in Dayton for five years son of Clyde B and Mrs Parsell of Dayton He was born May 22 1922 in Cowan Armstrong County He belonged to the Dayton Methodist Church and is survived by parents and several brothers and sisters Funeral services will be held in Dayton

Melvin D. Parsell Indiana County Dayton Adrian Punxsutawney Buffalo Fred W. Byer Jefferson County Adrian Hospital Echo Melvin Clyde B. Parsell Cowan Armstrong County Mary Methodist Church Paul B Richard A Niagara Falls M. D Robert F Alabama Charles C Shirley Mae Myrna Louise

ISTC Commencement Week Opens With Meeting Tonite

ISTC Commencement Week begins with an 8 30 pm meeting of the Alumni Association Executive Council in Sutton Auditorium led by Mrs. Sara B. Johnson. The weekend schedule includes senior class reunions, an Alumni Luncheon, musical offerings, and speeches by Dr. Ralph Heiges and Dr. Walter B. Hager with the public invited to Baccalaureate and Commencement services.

Indiana State Teachers College John Sutton Auliorium Sara B. Johnson Johnson M. Vashti Burr Whittington LaVerne Zummerman Alice Aice Jane Buchanan Paul Biggins Ralph &. Heiges Arm& Mater Stephen Ferko Ethel Jane Naylor Recreation Hall Solomon B. Frechof D. D Pittsburgh College Walter B. Hager Washington,d. C

End of Meat Strike Seen With Vote End of Meat Strike Seen With Vote

The 67 day nationwide meat strike may end as CIO union locals vote on proposals to return to work at Swift Cudahy Armour and others while Wilson remains on strike. A nine cent hourly raise retroactive to March 16 and continued seniority are offered with arbitration for disputed suspensions. Herbert March predicts a close vote and says rank and file may approve.

Chicago CIO United Packinghouse Workers Union Wilson and Company Herbert March CIO Wilson Swift Cudahy Armour AFL Ine

Vets Protest Decontrol of Rents in Indiana County

Vets protest rent decontrol and defend the need for the county Veterans Office amid borough council doubt. Council may relocate the office within Indiana Borough, with no move planned before October. The Legion backs Jackson Dodson for Western Vice Commander and Robert Malcolm for National Executive Committeeman at the Pennsylvania State Legion convention. Memorial Day plans include placing flags on veterans’ graves and programs across Indiana County posts.

Indiana County County Legion Indiana Borough Gazette Legion Council Jackson Dodson Greensburg American Legion Indiana County Forty and Eight Society Pennsylvania State Legion State Legion Philadelphia Robert Malcolm Pennsylvania

Two Boys Study Flying In Comic Book Swipe Plane

Two youths at the downtown air park studied flying in a comic book scene when the claimed plane numbers to Ted Geller, a former Ercoupe operator, were noted as missing. The incident drew little concern as authorities had not yet registered a formal loss.

Ted Geller

Cheyenne airpark caper ends with arrests after wild teen flight

Sgt Otis Haltom and Trooper Arch Hamilton linked two Cheyenne incidents where youths at the airpark stole a Cessna, took off, and later crashed while attempting to taxi. The brothers allegedly planned a cross country run, riding a farm horse near town before sheriff captured them. Bodard praised procedures while Hamilton spoke of youths studying gang books.

Goller Bob Fitzgerald Otis Haltom Arch Hamilton Hamilton Fitzgerald Bodard Peterson Boy Jimmy Hoy Larew

Synthetic Fuel Plant Dedication At Bruceton

Pittsburgh May 21 am government and mining officials gathered for the dedication of the Bureau of Mines 3.5 million synthetic liquid fuels laboratories and pilot plant at Bruceton. A day of programs featured Senate sponsor Osph C Mahoney of Wyoming James Boyd Bureau of Mines director J A Krug Interior Secretary Major General Thomas B Larkin and General Brehon Somervell of Koppers Co will address the evening banquet.

Pittsburgh U. S. Bureau of Mines Snythetic Liquid Fuels Laboratories Bruceton U. S Osyph C. O. Mahoney Wyoming James Boyd Bureau of Mines J. A. Krug Department of

Weather Report 25S Today and Saturday

A concise weather brief notes conditions for today and Saturday. Expect sunny to partly cloudy skies, light winds, and daytime temperatures around the mid 70s with cooler evenings. Rain chances stay minimal across the period.

Obituaries for Briscoe and Viadick prominent locals

JOSEPH STANLEY BRISCOE 44 of Aultman died from a mine accident injuries suffered at McIntyre He was born Oct 26 1906 in Elnora son of Frank and Josephine Briscoe He resided at Fulton Run and Sagamore He was a member of St Anthony's Church Aultman He worked as coal miner and machine operator for 14 years with R P Coal Co He belonged to McIntyre Local 3548 UMWA and Jednota Slovak Union of Sagamore Survived by his mother Luciusboro wife Mary Berish Briscoe son Joseph William daughters Frances Irene and Dorothy sisters Mrs Stanley Voles Ernest Mrs Phil Wilks Manistee Mich Services Monday May 24 at 9 30 A M at the family home then at St Anthony's RC Church Aultman Interment St Bernard Cemetery Friends may call after noon Saturday at his home 413 house Aultman MRS RUTH VYLADICK died Thursday May 20 at 3 p m in her Josephine home Surviving husband Eli Viadick sons and daughters Peter of the U S Army Louise Millevoi Mary Slipke Carrie Lee Patricia Pierce Kay Kolora Martha Medvid Nick Viadick and five grandchildren Born Yugoslavia Jan 27 1886 member of Greek Orthodox Church in Black Lick Call after 7 p m at her Josephine home Services in Greek Orthodox Church Black Lick at 10 a m Monday Rev Sambel Palueh Interment Oakland Cemetery Indiana

Joseph Stanley Briscoe Aultman McIntyre Elnora Frank Josephine Gulakowski Briscoe Fulton Run Sagamore St. Anthony's Church Aullman R & P Coal Company Briscoe UMW Jednota Slovak Union of Luciusboro Mary Berish Bristoe Joseph William Frances Irene Dorothy Stanley Voles Ernest Phil Wilks Manistee Mich St. Anthonys RC Church T. Wisnieski St. Bernard Cemetery Ruth Vyladick Josephine Eli Viadick Peter U. S. Army Louise Millevoi New York Mary Slipke Carrie Lee Patricia Pierce Kay Kolora Martha Medvid Nick Viadick Yugoslavia Black Lick Sambel Palueh Oakland Cemetery Indiana

Six Men Killed In Mine Blast In Southwest Virginia

Six miners died in a non combustible blast at a southwest Virginia coal mine opened in 1903. Production Manager Rush Adams said it was the first major accident of this calibre. Rescue crews recovered bodies after midnight as the explosion hurled coal, shifted equipment, and created dangerous conditions in the mine passages.

Boelins Rush Adams Adams Virginia Matthews

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