Truman seeks eight billion foreign aid to curb Communism
President Truman asked Congress to approve an $8.5 billion foreign aid program aimed at stopping Soviet expansion. Of the total, $6.25 billion would be used to strengthen defenses of allied nations. He argued the plan could unleash internal pressures within Russia to shift policy, though timing remains uncertain. The message stresses mutual security and freedom against slavery and error, urging timely, coordinated action.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Russia
Capitol Hill
Free World
Escape Route of Reds Cut By Daring Drive
Allied tank task force drives 13 miles across Korea’s 38th Parallel severing retreat routes. Chunchon hub seized. 500 Reds mowed down as Almond commands vast armored push. Eighth Army on the move. Van Fleet hails Red-killing counteroffensive.
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Tokyo
Korea
38Th Parallel
Chowang
Red Korea
Suill
Hdward M. Almond
Chunchon
Eighth Army
James A. van Fleet
Almond
William C. Harndard
al- Ned
Navy Launch Capsizes in Newport Harbor Fatalities Reported
A 50-foot Navy motor launch capsized in Newport harbor during a storm. One man is dead and 15 stretcher cases among 24 hospital patients are noted. Coast Guard and Navy vessels, plus a helicopter, joined rescue efforts near Copster's Harbor Island close to the Naval War College and base.
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Newport
Newport Harbor
Th Navy
First Naval District
Boston
Long Wharf
Third Naval
Desto New York
Coast Guard
Navy
Copster’s Harbor
Naval War College
Naval Base
Red Arrow Engineer Testifies in Philadelphia wreck
Francis Yentzer, 62, of Harrisburg, testifies about the Red Arrow Express speed signal at the Bryn Mawr crash that killed eight and injured 63. He says he was two car lengths from the stopped Philadelphia Night Express and saw the signal and the guard waving. Investigators from Interstate Commerce Commission and State Utility Commission continue the probe at Bryn Mawr and West Chester hospitals.
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Philadelphia
Red Arrow Express
Philadelphia Night Express
Bryn Mawr
Francis 8. Yentzer
Harrisburg
Yentzer
Red Arrow
Fugman
Interstate Commerce Commymission
State Public Utility Commission
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Chester County Hospital
West Chester
Lions' 4th of July Celebration Endorsed in Indiana County
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce at its monthly meeting endorsed the Lions' Fourth of July celebration at the Fairgrounds, urging cooperation from all agencies to ensure a major gala event. Weather remains the main risk, but planners expect the biggest and best celebration yet with elaborate entertainment for large crowds. Local business listings note price cuts at Spinner and Audrey's Yarn Shop as the event approaches.
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Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ifice
Rend
Lions
Indiana
Pennsylvania House approves teacher pay bill
Harrisburg May unknown date House Education committee okays a 400 dollar flat raise for Pennsylvania’s 66 000 public school teachers effective Sept 1 with increases to both minimum and maximum salaries. The plan adds 26 million over the 20 million set in Gov Fine’s education budget. FEPC bill advances but fate uncertain in Senate led by Sen John M Walker.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House Fiducation Committee
John
Senate
House
John M. Walker
FEPC
Borough Building Offices Rented By Highway Dept
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways has leased part of the Indiana Borough Municipal Building, formerly the State Employment and Unemployment Service. Draftsmen will locate there around June 1 after remodeling. Large front windows were removed for a glass brick front to improve the building’s appearance.
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Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Indiana Borough
State Employment and Unemployment Service
Blair Ansley
Truman Reserves Decision
President Truman, at a news conference in Washington, said the season for a possible run for the Presidency remains open and not disclosed his intentions. He stated his decision has not been swayed by the MacArthur firing controversy and would view another campaign as a second term bid if he ran.
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Washington
Truman
Far East
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Remains of Kiski Valley Korean Hero Arriving
The body of Cpl. William A. Smallstey of Vandergrift is arriving from Korea today aboard the mortuary ship Bartlesville Victory, docking in San Francisco. He is the first Kiski Valley soldier to be returned from the Korean war zones, among 420 aboard the vessel. A soldier will escort the body to burial, designated by Helen L. Smallstey as next of kin.
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Vandergrift
Cpl
William A. Smallstey
Korea
Barlesville Victory
San Francisco
Kiski Valley
Helen L. Smallstey
Cpl. Smallstey
Defense Department
Local Man Hurt In Area Crash Near Jacksonville Pa
Louijs A Miller 37 of Indiana is in Indiana Hospital with a possible fractured right knee and chest injury after an auto truck collision yesterday afternoon. He was passing a truck near Jacksonville when the truck swerved to make a left turn and hit the car. The truck driver John Phipps 22 of Auliman was uninjured. Damage estimated at 1300 dollars.
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Louijs A. Miller
Indiana
Miller
Jacksonville
John Phipps
Auliman
Note of Thanks From Indiana Optimist Club Circus Aid
The Indiana Optimist Club and many underprivileged children who saw their first circus expressed appreciation for support that enabled the Hagen Clyde Circus to perform here last Friday.
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Indiana Optimist Club
Acs
Character In Civic Life Urged By Moderator Evans
Dr. Hugh Ivan Evans, retiring moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, urged 430 commissioners to restore character in civil and political life during the 163rd General Assembly in Cincinnati. He warned against corruption, intemperance, divorce, and social evils, calling for ethical values and steady effort to ease social and national tensions.
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Evans
Cincinnati
Hugh Ivan Evans
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
General Assembly
Naiona
Dayton, Q
Kefauver Committee
Hel
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Presbyterian
Iran Airs Preview of Oil Nationalization Clash
Iran signals how it will enforce its nationalization of oil with a vow to operate or shut down oil facilities if Western experts balk. Mossadegh allies and diverse factions press Britain and the United States, rejecting arbitration while warning of rising tension and possible shift toward Russia.
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Tehran
Iran
United States
Britain
Hussein
Hassibi
Govert Andjone
Miohianméd Moseadegh
Mossadegh
Russia
U.S. State Department
Horn Noise Arrest In Homer City Incident
William Horn faced arrest at 12 10 a m in Homer City Indiana Borough after police determined illegal use of his automobile horn. The morning report notes the complaint was about unnecessary horn blowing.
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William
Homer City
Indiana
State Police Seek Walter Rowe’s Indiana County Parents
Detroit officials request locating Walter Rowe’s parents formerly of Indiana County. They are believed to be in the Ithta area. Report any information on their whereabouts to the Indiana State Police post.
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Indiana
Detroit
Mich
Walter Rowe
Indiana County
Ithta Area
Ask Wet-Dry Vote Petition Filed in Cherry Tree Borough
A petition calling for a wet or dry opinion vote on the sale of alcoholic beverages in Cherry Tree Borough was filed this morning with the offices of the Indiana County Commissioners.
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Cherry Tree Borough
Indiana County Commissioners
Colorful Float To Be In Parade Memorial Day
Indiana County Historical Society will enter a parade float next Wednesday afternoon with four riders: Loretta Kinler a great granddaughter of Capt John Kinther and Jean Stuchell Creekside descendant of John Stuchell. David Little Creekside descendant of Rev War era lineage. They belong to the Senior class of Indiana High School Historical Society. The outdoor committee sponsors the float and invites other groups to enter. Contact Zenny Hoover Indiana 58d for march assignment. Saturday night frolic round and square dancing at Guard Armory Indiana. Admission five cents for men and ladies. Waxler’s advertises perfect fitting formal wear for rent.
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Indiana County Historical, Genealogical Soceety
Loretta Kinler
Ernest
Capt
John, Kinter
Jean Stuchell
Creekside
John Stuchell
David Little
Historical Society of
Indiana High School
Zenny Hoover
Indiana
Young GOP Club Meets Tonight in Indiana Community Center
The Indiana County Young Republican Club plans a suggestion meeting tonight at the Indiana Community Center Building. Starting at 8, members will map activities and discuss current problems. Nearby notices include the Registration Commission of Indiana County hiring registrars at Flamer City Pirmeman's Hall on Monday May 28 for personal applications across boroughs towns and townships from 10 am to 3 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm. Steele Clare L Rosenstein W F Hildebrand. Denim play clothes and fur storage advertised by Gearnart's with Indiana phone listing 910 may 0 H H Wilson Chief Clerk 238%
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Indiana County Young Republican Club
Indiiana
Uediana County
Flamer City
Pireman
Steele Clare
Gearnart’s
Indiana
H. H. Wilson
Lad, 4, Passes Test to Drive
W Va May 24. Eddie Hoskins age 4 nearly will apply for a license after his mother left him in the car yesterday. The auto started to roll, Eddie slipped behind the steering wheel and steered the car a short distance, turning it into a driveway and stopping safely atop. Mrs Grover Hoskins rushed to the car’s side.
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Mcmechen
W. Va
Eddie Hoskins
Eddie
Ateering
Grover” Hoskins
Church Path To Heights Is By Cross Church
DES MOINES May 24 United Presbyterians held their 92nd annual assembly here urging pastors and laymen to a new look at Calvary to dispel the world’s sin. Rev John E Simpson Oak Park AL urged stewardship as the churchs program of giving time advice and talent to others. K Kyle George 69 of Youngstown Ohio was elected moderator, Dr T C Strangeway Los Angeles elected vice moderator, Dr Q H Milligan Pittsburgh re-elected stated clerk.
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Des Moines
United Presbyterians
John E. Simpson
Oak Park
Calvary
Simpson
Department of Stewardship
National Council of Churches
K. Kyle George
Youngstown
Ohio
T. C. Strangeway
Los Angeles
Q. H.milligan
Pittabureh
Church Path
House Sends FEPC Bill To Senate
The Pennsylvania House passed a Fair Employment Practices Bill 160 to 38, sending it to an unfriendly Senate. Gov. Fine backed separate measures including a non-resident wage tax exemption bill and a two-year extension of the five cent gas tax. Rep. William McMillen warned the FEPC would affect Pennsylvanians for years, calling it the age old problem of man's inhumanity to man.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
John M. Walker
AMT
General Assembly
FEPC
Municipal Corporations Committee
Fine
William KR. McMillen
Indiana
Indiana County Ballot Spots Drawn by Lot for June 4
Candidates in Indiana County will cast lots for ballot positions on Monday June 4 at 1 30 a m in the offices of the Indiana County Commissioners. The last day to withdraw petitions already filed is Monday May 28.
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Indiana County
France Ends Parliament in Postwar Closure
Paris May 24 National President Edouard Herriot closed France's first postwar Parliament ahead of June 17 elections. The Assembly approved a 2.648 trillion franc budget as the fourth republic's body, with 13 cabinet changes in four and a half years under a weakened Council of the Republic and a majority vote rule for any premier.
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Paris
Edouard Herriot
France
Assembly
Frvst
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Council of the Republic
Casualties In Korea Seen Higher Than Official Bids
Senator Bridges says total U S casualties in Korea including non battle losses are far higher than official tallies. He notes non battle deaths and injuries like frozen limbs and amputations have been hidden from public releases, with some patients later returning to duty. Bridges spoke after Gen Bradley testimony on MacArthur’s dismissal, predicting fuller totals in censored transcripts.
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Washington
Bridges
United States
Korea
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Bridgen
Bradley
Mac Mackenzie Retires After 41 Years With AP
AP veteran DeWitt MacKenzie ends a 41 year AP career and 23 year run as foreign affairs analyst. The London bureau chief retires to pursue new projects and still plans future writings. He recalls a 30 year friendship sparked by a tie exchange with Charler Honge in New York.
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Mac" Mackenzie
Charler Honge
New York
London
Associated Press
Mac
DeWitt MacKenzie
Savoy
MacKenzie
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