Texas Demo backs the Lock Stock and Showman
New York AP report on Billy Rose and Eleanor Holm in court as they fight a divorce suit after 13 years of marriage. The Texas Democratic tilt and Eisenhower campaign hopes are noted, with quotes on ballot access and party dynamics. The courtroom scene features McNally, Nizer, and political figure lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Rose
Eleanor Holm
Amarillo
Tex
Supreme Court
New
Ad- York State
Dilas Stevenson
Rose
Justice McNally
Louis Nizer
Stevenson
Truman
Walter Beck
Miss Holm
Couven
Chicago
Ta- Gov
Allan Shivers
Ble
Ta- Stevenson
Lile
Effie Milford
Miss Holmanding
Texas
Nizer
Improvement Near for Indiana Municipal Airport
The Indiana Municipal Airport may receive major upgrades with a new manager leaser. Gilbert K. Myers of Leechburg is interested in leasing the field and operating it alongside his Leechburg airfield. Details include building a 4-plane hangar and terms to be negotiated to satisfy both Myers and Borough Council for improved service to Indiana residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Municipal
Turner Strearns
Gilbert K. Myers
Leechburg
Indiana Field
Myers
Indiana
Mr. Myers
Russians Reinstate Berlin Blockade After Protest In Brief
Armed Russians reimposed a blockade on a highway between Berlin's American sector and a U S checkpoint into West Germany after a strong protest by the U S high commissioner. Three American soldiers halted, then rerouted to reach the checkpoint, while a midnight patrol was allowed to pass following a verbal protest to General Vasily Chuikov.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U. S
West Germany
Amercan
J. Donnelly
Vasily Chuikov
Germany
Borough council approves Social Security plan for town workers
Indiana Borough Council completed its action on social security and Old Age Pensions for borough employees at the September meeting. The plan and agreement with Pennsylvania sets definitions, benefits, contributions, and termination terms for a five year period starting when the state agreement is signed. The ordinance and resolution authorize the coverage and identify the employee classes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Borough of
Tts
Arab League Leader Steps Down Before Key Session
Cairo Egypt Abdel Rahman Azzam secretary general of the Arab League resigned unexpectedly last night. He quit hours before the seven nation body opened an important session. His term had not expired until July 1953. Other members include Jordan Iraq Saudi Arabia Lebanon Syria and Yemen. Cairo news speculates the move reflects wishes of new premier Mohammed Naguib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Abdel Rahman Azzam
Arab League
Azzam
Tts
Jordan
Iraq
Sadi Arabia
Lebanon
Syria
Yemen
Mohammed Naguib
Maryland Brewery Sues Local Firm Over Due Payment
A Maryland brewery files suit in Indiana County Prothonotary against a local Indiana distributor for 456.50 owed. The Queen City Brewery of Cumberland, Maryland seeks payment from Joe Troll, with Mrs Lucretia Dodson listed in the filing. The complaint mentions a sermon from 1921 and a First United Presbyterian Church connection in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Prothonotary’s
Indiana
Maryland
Chalmers G. Morrowery
First United Press
Queen City
Lucretia Dodson
Philit
Adelphia Street
Three More Days To Register For Presidential Election
The notice urges citizens to register by the final deadline to vote in the November 4 election. The courthouse registration office opens 8:36 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for new registrations and renewals. Be sure you are registered to vote.
Eisenhower Winding Up Midwest Campaign Tour
General Dwight D. Eisenhower ends a Midwestern campaign swing with pledges of strong support in Taft territory. Police estimate 350000 greeted him in Indianapolis and 125000 along the motor route as 15000 inside Butler University field house and 10000 more in the stadium. Taft, in Washington, will meet Ike to discuss role in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Devlin
Indianapolis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Midwest
Taft
Jon
Lewis
Washington
Aj J
GOP National Committee
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Chicago
Eisenhower
Butler University Field House
Jury Considers Embezzlements in Pittsburgh Credit Union
A federal grand jury weighed indictments against Nana V. Nicoll John J. Cain and Joseph B. Campbell former officers of Kaufmanns Store Employees Federal Credit Union for embezzling 338961. FBI arrested them Oct 24 in the largest shortage in federal credit union history affecting about 1300 store workers savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. S. Atty
Edward C. Boyle
Nana V. Nicoll
John J. Cain
Joseph B. Campbell
Kaufmann
Federal Credit Union
FBI
Federal Credit Union Movement
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Share Work Plan For Miners Sparks Industry Debate
John J. Lewis proposes a share the work plan to divide coal production with heavy penalty wages after the third day in a week. United Mine Workers leaders discuss preliminary contract talks with operators as owners react to the idea. Many miners in the South work only two to three days, while Northern members average around three to four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Lewis
United Mine Worklers
Lewis
North
South
Lewis proposes workweek sharing plan after 1948 convention
After the 1948 convention Lewis pushes a three day week and a new share-the-work scheme with penalties of time and a half for a fourth day and double pay for a fifth. Operators fear Northern steel owners will drop mining coal on later days and instead buy on the open market, boosting demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Anti Dust Group Meet Scheduled In Homer City
A Homer City Anti Dust and Anti Smoke Group meeting is set for Thursday at 8 30 p m in the Homer City High School Auditorium to accommodate a large crowd, officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Homer City High School
Truman Sets Whistle Stop Tour Dates On Asia Aid
President Truman fixed September 27 as departure for a whistle stop tour amid a 10 to 12 day trip to attack the GOP and boost Adlai Stevenson. He will speak on Asia aid from Montana October 1 at Hungry Horse Dam and return east with a broad program and safeguards under Secret Service planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Montana
Nas
Indiana Native Named Eisenhower Special Assistant
An Indiana native, Edward T. Tait, is named special assistant to Dwight D. Eisenhower. The 32 year old attorney and former Army major will serve as legal counsel and coordinate campaign tours from Washington. He graduated from Indiana High School in 1998 and Pittsburgh University Law School in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Dwight
Eisenhower
Mitchell
Washington
Edward T. Tait
Edith McLain
Philadelphia
White Houses
Nevada
Lee Truman
Minnesota
Ohio
DB. C
Tait
Pennsylvania Federation of Young Republican Clubs
Young Republican Group
Allegheny County
Indiana High School
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh University
Ross Towneship
Konitz
M-ver
Wisconsin GOP Leader Vindicated Victory Sparks McCarthy Landslide
Wisconsin Senator Joseph R. McCarthy claimed a landslide win in the Republican primary for the U S Senate, pledging to continue his anti-subversion charges. Opponent Len Schmitt accused the result of an amazing fraud and warned voters would rue their support. With 2,635 precincts reporting, McCarthy led with 404,758 votes to Schmitt's 156,638 as four rivals trailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
GOP
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Len
McCarthy
Len Schmitt
Schmitt
Bank Call Demands Bank Condition Reports
Washington report says the Comptroller calls for a statement of the condition of all national banks at Friday close of business September five The Harrisburg note says the State Banking Department also requires a report from all state banks by September close of business with no publication required
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Harrisburg
State Banking Department
Three Injured In Waterman Two-Car Crash at Route 56
A two car crash in Waterman on Route 56 at 12 35 am injured three men. John C Pegg 22 Home City suffered hand lacerations while William Kelly 22 Hollywood CA had scalp and leg lacerations and facial abrasions. David Knopton 6 Philadelphia sustained skin lacerations and brush burns. All are in fair condition at Indiana Hospital and hospital officials estimated damages over 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Indiana
Route
John C. Pegg
William Kelly
Hollywood
California
Kelly
David Knopton
Philadelphia
Indiana Hospital
Trio Indicted in 3 Shootings in Beaver County
A Beaver County grand jury indicted John Martynko 58 Ambridge Sante Sanili 72 Monaca Fred Bailey Aliquippa on murder charges in three separate shootings. Martynko allegedly killed his ex wife outside a Monaca grocery store. Sanili is charged with killing John Bonanno 69 in his Monaca home during a July 2 drinking bout. Bailey is accused of shooting Sheppard Polk with a deer rifle after a tavern argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Beaver County
John Martynko
Ambridge
Monaca
Martynko
Sante Sanili
John Bonanno
Monacca
Fred Bailey
Aliquippa
Sheppard Polk
VFW Leader Hilton Named GOP Veterans Chief
Frank C. Hilton of Reading, Pennsylvania, former 1951-52 VFW commander in chief, was named head of the Republican National Committee Veterans Division by agreement with veteran groups. Campus Cove announces opening for business tomorrow at 7:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank C. Hilton
Reading
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Republican National Committee
Veterans Division
GOP
Arthur E. Summerfield
Hilton
Campus Cove
Baking Company Hearing Is Set
Pittsburgh a hearing will be held Friday to decide if a temporary injunction against picketing at the Liberty Baking Co should be made permanent. Judge John T Dids Jr of Common Pleas Court scheduled the session after two strikers were held for court on charges of beating a company foreman. The injunction was issued Aug 14 after 157 members of the APL Bakery and Connfectionery Workers struck in a minority dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Liberty Baking Co
John T. Dids Jr
Comemon Pleas Court
Bealing
APL
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sisivers
Whaiginice
Ellanhower
See Lock
Eleanor Holne
Alice Clements
St. Wed
Henry Hall
Inc
Maryland Brewery
Joseph McCarthy Victor
Adlai
Asia
America
San Francisco
United States
Secret Service
Stephen A. Mitchell
Gov
Man Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Adlas
Betty Weaver
White House
Clair Weaver
Mill Street
Wanukee
Gazette
Sipus
Baking Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!