Crime Survey Dropped McGranery Eliminates Racket Unit
Justice Department abandons plan for special federal grand juries to survey local crime. Attorney General James M. McGranery rejects the showy idea and says regular grand juries meeting regularly can handle the task. He disbands the 13 member jacket unit created by his predecessor J. Howard McGrath to evaluate reports and keep the program going.
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Washington
Justice Department
James DV. McGrancry
J. Howard McGrath
McGranery
McGrath
Kefauver
Miss America Contest Sees Georgia Teen Lead Final Night
Neva Jane Langley of Macon, 19, led preliminaries and won Georgia’s entry in the Miss America pageant. She captured a bathing suit win and a talent show honor as the gala event nears the final judging with a five thousand dollar scholarship and a new car at stake.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Georgia Peach
Neva Jane Langley
Macon
Georgia
Registration At ISTC Opens Monday For 1952 Fall
ISTC will open fall semester registration on Monday September 8 1952 for freshmen and new students with orientation led by college officials. Upperclass veterans register Tuesday, non veterans register Wednesday, classes begin Thursday September 11 at early period.
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State Teachers College
Indiana
Willis E. Pratt
College
Upper Plass
Ralph E. Heiges
Pa Census Study Reveals Population by Age and Race
Census Bureau data show Pennsylvania in 1950 with 6,997,219 adults 21 and over. Of these 203,977 are male and 3,588,242 female. 6,584,516 white and 412,703 nonwhite. 5,084,337 urban residents. 1,492,382 rural nonfarmers. 420,000 on farms. Also notes a polka and round dance event at Holiday Inn on Sept 6 with Sammy Cataline and Hig Orchestra. No cover. 20% 40? Realign. Homer ity Legion Blue Jackets Band.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Pennsylvania
Holiday Inn
Sammy Cataline
Hig Orchestra
Russia Gets Peace Offer On Austria
Moscow reports say the United States Britain and France sent Austria peace proposals to Russia that meet Soviet objections and propose four power talks in London on Sept 29. The Western notes call for limited Austrian armed forces and for an independent Austria to guarantee free elections basic freedoms and anti Nazi measures. A final settlement to end occupation remains unlikely soon as Russia may reject these terms.
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Moscow
United States
Britain
France
Russia
London
Austria
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Father seeks release of son from Army service
Henry Betz, shaken by two sons killed in Korea, asks the Red Cross to help release Airman Edward Betz, 19, from military service. Betz, an unemployed freight dock worker, says he and his wife are good Americans and would understand another family’s loss.
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St, Louise
Henry Betz
Korea
Betz
The
Red Cross
Edward Betz
Two Car Crash on Philadelphia and Carpenter Avenues
A two car collision on Philadelphia street near Carpenter avenue in Indiana Borough caused minor damage to both vehicles. Leona Finman of Torrance State Hospital was turning east when a pedestrian stepped into the road, causing her to stop and be rear ended by a car driven by Harry Lytle of Oil City Pennsylvania. Finman's vehicle suffered about $50 damage and Lytle's about $100.
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Philadelphia
Carpenter Avenue
Leona Finman
Torrance State Hospital
Philadelphia Street
Finman
Indiana
Harry Lytle
Glenview Avenue
Oil City
Lytle
Tragedy as Man Killed by Nickel Plate Train Near Erie
A man tentatively identified as Michael Sarvickel was struck and killed by a Nickel Plate Railroad freight train on the western outskirts of Erie last night, authorities said.
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Erie
Michael Sarvickel
Bus Collision In New Jersey Injures 41 Onboard
A night express bus traveling from New York to Washington collided with a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. Forty one aboard and two on the truck were injured, with the bus rolling down an embankment into a field. Twenty two were hospitalized and one listed as very critical. Bus driver Joseph W. Fox among the injured. truck driver William P. James Jr. and his wife reported minor injuries. Passengers described shattered glass and a chaotic escape through an emergency door.
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Bordentown
N. J.P
New York
Washington
New Jersey Turnpike
Pennsylvania Greyhound
Here
Gilbert Tabler
Mannington
W. Va
Gladys
Joseph W. Fox
Philadelphia
William P. James Jr
Conyers
May
Justice Douglas Backs Chiang in Free China Support
U S Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas, who previously urged cutting Nationalist China, predicted Free China will succeed against Communism. He praised the Nationalist government as doing a fine and valiant job in both the anti Communist struggle and social reconstruction. He departed for Tokyo after a two day stay in Taipeh Formosa.
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Taipeh
Formosa
U. S.supreme Court
William O. Douglas
China
Douglas
Tokyo
Homer City Area Forms Anti Dust Group To Tackle Dust
A Homer City anti dust committee plans a Monday 9 30 am meeting with Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company officials to discuss the dust problem. Chairman Ralph L Smith says Dr Charles J Potter of the coal company will attend at the firm’s Indiana offices. Residents say dust from Lucerne Mines coats lawns gardens and vehicle surfaces and enters homes as a greasy film. Members include James Orr Robert Epley and Paul Harmon.
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Homer City
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Ralph L. Smith
E. Elm Street
Charles J. Potter
Indiana
R. and P
Lucerne Mines
James Orr
Robert Epley
Paul Harmon
Registration Lag Hits Indiana County as Pace Slows
As the final registration week nears, Indiana County reports only 285 of 800 eligible residents registered in Blairsville, about one third. At the courthouse 47 new registrations break down to 23 Republicans 13 Democrats and one no party. Blairsville totals show 160 Republicans 121 Democrats and 4 no party. Last day to register in Pennsylvania is next Saturday September 13. eligible residents may register at the Indiana County Courthouse all of next week.
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Indiana
Blairsville
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Deferred hearing in beer theft case postponed
A Pittsburgh man and a local resident face deferment of hearings on beer theft from a Pittsburgh brewery. The organization will reconvene on September 11 at Homer City High School to review the case, determine loss, and consider further action. Felix Pitterell is charged with receiving stolen goods and contributing to delinquency of a minor. Ward Pollick of Pittsburgh is charged with larceny. Both are free on $1,000 bond.
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Pittsburgh
Inves
Homer City High School
Felix Pitterell
South Seventh Essary
Street
Ward Pollick
Charg
Eisenhower bids for farm vote with expanded program
Eisenhower urged a broader farm aid plan in Kasson Dodge Center Minnesota. He proposed raising parity to 100 percent for basic crops while avoiding a fixed price support pledge. He argued the Democratic administration makes farmers political captives and insisted on a fair share of national income.
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Kasson-Dodge Center
Minn
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Adlai Takes First Crack At General
Governor Adlai Stevenson campaigned across the West assailing Republicans over corruption and a claimed “It's time for a change” slogan. He planned stops in Kasson Minnesota, Cheyenne Wyoming, and Billings Montana to contrast Democratic farm policy with GOP plans, aiming to rally support against the Republicans.
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Adlai
Denver
Adlai Stevenson
West
Tim
Kasson
Minn
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bitiligs, Trent
Sesqui Session Set Next Monday in Indiana County
Attorney Earl Handler named temporary chairman of the 1953 Sesquicentennial Committee invites district volunteers to a 8 p.m. meeting at the Indiana County Courthouse. County representatives urged to attend to launch plans commemorating 150 years since Indiana County’s 1803 establishment with help from an out of state celebrations expert.
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Earl Handler
Indiana County
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Handler
Ses CO
Sesqui
Graham Revival Opens in Greater Pittsburgh
The 93 year old evangelist Billy Graham brings a revival to Pittsburgh beginning tomorrow at the Greater Pittsburgh Evangelistic Cascade with meetings running through October 4.
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Pittsburgh
Billy Graham
Greater Pittsburgh
Europe Told Ike Adlai Agree Generally On Foreign Policy
The Voice of America reported that Western Europe and the candidates share common ground on foreign policy. It notes Eisenhower’s liberation remark and the Kremlin’s response, with coverage peaking after the New York Legion convention and Russian papers citing U.S. rhetoric.
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Europe
Ike
Adlai
John M. Hightower
America
Washington
the Voice
Republican
Dem
Gramg
State Department Radio Partment
American Legion
New York
Annual Green Township Fair at Cookport dates set
The 35th annual Green Township Fair will be held at Cookport Fairgrounds September 18 to 20. Thursday is entry day for exhibits, Friday is children's day with free admission for school-age children and prize drawings. A bicycle giveaway and a concert by Green Township High School Band are planned, plus a Square Dance Orchestra Contest Friday night. A pet parade is slated Saturday and the Ken Penn Amusement Company carnival operates Thursday through Saturday. Two premium lists are offered, one for Green Township students and another open to residents of several townships and boroughs. the latter carriage a 10 percent first premium entry fee. Exhibits must be entered Thursday between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Cookport
Green Township
Ken Penn Amusement Company
Green
Cherry Hill
Pine
Rayne
Grant
Montgomery
Mahoning Township
Barnesboro
Cherry Tree
Clymer
Marion Center
Barr
Susquehanna
Cambria
Burnside
Clearfield County
Eisenhower and Stevenson fill Minnesota farm arena
In southern Minnesota a vast 18 acre pasture became a major arena for the 1952 campaign. Eisenhower speaks at noon followed by Adlai Stevenson four hours later. Up to 100000 march to the field as traffic is directed by state patrol and guards.
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Kasson-Dodge Center
Minn
Minnesota
Uruman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Sinois
Parkity
Comedy Star Gertrude Lawrence Dies at 51 in New York Hospital
Musical comedy actress Gertrude Lawrence, 51, died in New York Hospital after a brief illness. English born star of stage and screen in England and America, she was with husband Richard Aldrich and friends at her death. She had been on leave from The King and I and had previously starred in Oh Kay and Ice Bound.
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New York
Gertrude Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
England
America
Richard Aldrich
Fanny
David Boltaman
Constance Carpenter
Ohe Kay
London
Owen Davis
U S Confesses To Pilot Prank At Farnborough Show
A U S Air Force officer confessed that Sabre jets crash landing at the Farnborough air show were American. The unauthorised stunt by American and Canadian pilots thrilled spectators yet alarmed British authorities. Action was said to be taken.
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Farnborough
Eng
U.S
Britain
South Ruislip
Pushes Sleepless Youth Out Window
Police held 27 year old mother Mary Lineks after she said she pushed her five year old son from a second story window because he would not sleep. Det. Capt. Kerr said the boy was in fair condition with a compound skull fracture in hospital.
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Cleveland
David E. Kerr
Mary Lineks
Kerr
Vingky
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NEA
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Chamba
Himachal Pradesh
ISTC
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Chiang
Stevenson
Gop
Luce
Clare Boothe Luce
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U. S. Senate
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Dwight Eisenhower
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