Statehood, tax deal loom as lawmakers seek preweek break
In Washington, Senator O'Mahoney urged action on Alaska and Hawaii statehood to counter Russian propaganda while lawmakers seek a preselection recess. Congress weighs a compromise Anti-Subversive bill, a major tax hike of 4.508 billion, and a promise to return in November to vote on an excess profits tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gorgresr
O'Mahoney
Alaska
Hawaii
Truman
Senate
United States
Pacific
Senate House
Capitol Will
Connally
Texas
Congress
Pennsylvania Week Song Contest Winners Chosen
Mrs. Paul H. Aumiller of Selinsgrove wins $600 for Moonlight on the Susquehanna in the Pennsylvania Week song contest. Second prize goes to William R. Gordon, and third to Mrs. Gertrude Martin Rohrer for Pennsylvania songs. Fifteen prizes to be announced October 16 22 at local Pennsylvania Week events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisel
Choir of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Swte College
State State College
Gertrude Martin Rohrer
Wilkinsburg
Fhiladelphia
Sacks
Meadic Values
Tony Gughiovello
North Bend
Susquehanna
Bill Roelke
York
Florence McWhertor
Pittsburgh
Joseph W. Yoder
Huntingdon
Pete. Wambach
Harrisburg
Mae C.saack
Ineana
Milton Adolphus
Harrisong
A M. Kerson
McKeesport
Teddy
Gus Troy
Philadelphia
Lew Fleming
Simon McCuldough
Wellsboro
Sue Porter
Wille
McCord
Roosevelt
Marriage Licenses Day Read in Local Clerk Office
Marriage licenses issued to Jacsson ang wmogene Brick of Clymer and Carolyn Ann Syatkevich of Josephine. Stephen Bonda and Loyise Trvinchek listed with residences in New Alexans and Biairvile. Names Wood Sr. and Bertha Marie Fon mur appear with To and Alanaaw locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day Jacsson
Naplerkowskn
Clymer
Stephen Bonda
Carolyn Ann Syatkevich
Josephine
Wupysn
New Alexans
Uslen Loyise Trvinchek
Biairvile
Aedesta Wood, Sr
Bertha Marie Fonmur
F Alanaaw
Credit Controls Amid War News Continue on Page One
Restrictions on consumer credit tighten with limits on ranges and appliances. Exemptions exist for items under $100 and for cash buyers. World War II style controls echoed in wartime rhetoric as troops push toward Seoul with Marine and Inchon operations shaping the frontline.
Allied push along Southeast Korea Front Around Inchon Beachhead
Allied forces reported steady progress along a 128 mile southeast perimeter while Reds resisted at several points. U S Second Division troops crossed west of Changnyong and two Allied battalions moved to the north bank of the Kyangsan River as air and naval power supported operations near Inchon and Taegu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
10Th Corps
Edward M. Almond
Almond
Inchon Seoul
Inchon
Pacific Fleet Marine
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Kimpo
Bill Ross
Edwin Deplula
Seoul Front
U.S
Changnyong
U. S S
Kyangsan
Pohang
Relman Morin
Inchon-Seoul
Aled Fiers
Taejon
Navy
Washington
Inchon-Scoud
Inchun
Vos Filta
Socialists Edge Despite Loss in Local Elections
In the buildup to the election the Socialists faced a potential loss of three Upper House seats threatening their margin. Local gains appeared to sustain socialist influence, while Reds suffered a sharp defeat, with communist strength reduced to about half.
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Ment
Parlaament
Dhe
Hale
Pareda
Twe Hinds
Theacus
County Sud
Ne Lors
UN Assembly Seethes In New York Over Chinese Seats
The UN General Assembly opens in New York with the Russian delegation arriving aboard the Queen Elizabeth. A silent prayer follows Romulu’s gavel as debate looms over the seating of Chinese representatives with Chou En Lai pressing for admission and Vishinsky threatening a Communist challenge. Russia stalls in committees and in the Security Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL Am
Romulu
Vishinsky
Red Chinas
Chou En-Lai
U. N
Trygve Lie
Russia
Senators Wiley and Tydings clash in primary
National and state races dominate the scene as Sen Wiley assails Tydings over alleged whitewashing of McCarthy charges while Tydings vows no unfounded character assassination. In Maryland and Wisconsin, contests intensify among Republicans and Democrats with gubernatorial and senatorial bids, names and factions shaping the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tydings
McCarthy
D. Joan Markey
Senator O'Connor
D-Men
John Marshall Butler
Baltimore City Service Commission
28th Division In Training and Army Functions Initiated
The 28th Division enters its final three weeks of training with new fillers joining to bring strength. Officers and non commissioned officers split duties between recruit training and specialist schools. Today marks the resumption of by passed Army functions such as Retreat formation and bugle calls for Reveille, Mess, First Sergeants Assembly, Tattoo and Taps. Protestant and Catholic services were held at numerous Post Chapels with chaplains noting surprisingly heavy attendance.
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Chaplaing
Atv,sendance
Men excused from duty for Yom Kippur observance briefed
Jewish men will be excused from duty Wednesday and Thursday for Yom Kippur. On Saturday 10,000 troops of the division will hold a joint orientation and memorial ceremony. General Strickler says the 28th is the largest Army division in the United States and will reach full war strength plus ten percent. During memorial rites the names of 33 28th soldiers killed in a troop train crash last Monday in Ohio were read, each followed by a drum roll and taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickler Salt
United States
Ohio
Birth Announcements Highlight Local Daughters and Sons
September entries note births for Carl Stadtmiller in 315 South Fiftix Street a daughter Michael Mackanos in Clymer a son Harvey Smyers in Clarksburg RD 2 a daughter D D Conner in Homer City a son Albert Nanni in Creekside a daughter Wayne Lewis in Indiana RD 1 a daughter Lynady at 535 College Avenue a daughter Harry McCurdy in Blairsville RD 2 a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stadtmiller
South
Fiftix Street
Michael Mackanos
Clymer
Harvey Smyers
Clarksburg
D. D. Conner
Homer City
Albert Nanni
Creekside
Wayne Lewis
Indiana
Lynady
College Avenue
Harry McCurdy
Blairsville
IOOF Convention Opens in Philadelphia With Theme of Defense of America
The 124th Annual Independent Order of Odd Fellows convention opened in Philadelphia with the defense of America against communism as its theme. About 14,000 delegates and visitors are expected to attend gatherings through Thursday in joint sessions with the Sovereign Grand Lodge and allied bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows
America
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Asswiation of Rebekah
General Military Council
Pirich Militant
International Association of Ladies
Patriarch Militant
Truman OKs Waiver for Marshall Defense Secretary Nomination
President Truman endorsed a bill waiving the ten year rule to permit George C. Marshall to become Defense Secretary. Marshall asked to be sworn in at the Pentagon without ceremony once Senate confirmation is sought. The White House noted Marshall cannot take oath until Senate approves or Louis Johnson leaves as defense chief.
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Washington
Truman
George C. Marshall
Defense
White House
Marshall
Charles G. Ross
Pentagon
Senate
Louis Johnson
Ross
Get
Bradley
Congress
Nurses Learn Soon About Pay Raise at Frick Hospital
In Mt Pleasant Pennsylvania on September 18, thirty four general duty nurses threaten mass resignation on September 25 if a $40 monthly pay rise is granted. They seek a minimum salary rise from $140 to $180, arguing regional hospitals pay more. The Board of Trustees meets midweek to decide, with President Gilbert Clark weighing budget constraints. Nurses spokesperson Mrs Marlon Dominick cites the Pennsylvania Nurses Association guide of $180 as rock bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Pleasant
Frick Memorial Hospital
Gilbert Clark
Marlon Dominick
Korean Assembly Aide Seeks Unification Beyond 38th Parallel
P H Shinicky chairman of the Korean National Assembly declares UN forces may advance past the 38th parallel to the Manchurian border to unify Korea. He argues Korea should be administered by its own government, with 100 vacant National Assembly seats filled after unification, and thanks General MacArthur for the heroic landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
P. H. Shinicky
Korean National Assembly
United Nations
North
South Korea
Shinicky
U. N
Japan
National Assembly
General MacArthur
Obituary notices from Indiana PA reflect local deaths
MAE CARNEY CALLAN dies in automobile crash near Canneaut Lake on Sept 17 1804 born in Livermore Aug 16. 1804. Survived by husband Edward P Callan two daughters Dorothy Dort Helen three sons Edward Jr Wayne Keneth two sisters and a grandson. Funeral Friday in Blairsville with interment Blairsville Cemetery. Also BABY CORMAN infant daughter of Clifford and Bernice Cornman dies Sept 16 in Indiana Hospital. MRS MOLLY SMITH ARE dies Sept 16 in Indiana. services Monday at 2 pm Greenwood Cemetery. WENDELL ALVIN BOWMAN aged 3 dies Sept 16 in Brookville Hospital. services Tuesday 3 pm at Robinsons Indiana. Interment Oakland Cemetery.
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Mae Carney Callan
Canneaut Lake
Livermore
Lata Adam
Margaret Dalley Carney
Edward P. Callan
Mia
Dorothy Dort
Conneaut
Helen
Edward, Jr. Wayne
Keneth
Rose, McCom
Baby Corman
Cliford
Bernice Cornman
Indiana Hospital
Molly Smith
James D. Ake
North Ath Street
Indiana
Blairaville
Marshall and
Rebecca Sloan Smith
Mra
Ake
First
U. P. Church of Indiana
Misa Alice T. Amith
Robinsons
7Th Street
A. L. Yarnelle
Greenwood Cemetery
Wendell Alvin Bowman
Dorothea Bowman
Brookville Hospital
Robinson's
N. 7Th Street
Oakland Cemetery
Brookville
DB. A. Bowman
Indiana RD
Blairsville news brief roundup from local church and residents
Duff's Iran City Business College student Dotty Trixa of Pittsburg visits her parents Mr and Mrs M Trixal of North Stewart Street. Ralph Rage of Fort Jackson spends weekend with Mrs Raper and children at Ranson Avenue. James Torrance of Campbellton plans return after cataract surgery at Rye and Byr Hospital in Pittsburgh. First Presbyterian Church Bible Class meets Tuesday Sept 19. Mary J Lintner Class meets Sept 23 at Mrs William Upsi Sr on Owl Street. O M Young, former Torraine Station agent, is a patient at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs George Dunlap of Campbell are owners of a new green and black Chevrolet Bel Air coupe. Mrs Raymond Graff of South Liberty Street visited parents Mr and Mrs D S Elder of Punxsutawney. Wallace Sari Donald Gilmore, Jean Lysle Kunkle, and Robert Coenie travel to Canada for fishing near North Bay. Mizpah Bible Class to hold Sept meeting at Mrs Albert Jeffries on Morrow Street Sept 21.
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Dotty Trixa
Duff
Iran City Business College
Pittsburgh
Sar Trixal
North Stewart Street
Ralph Rage
Fort Jackson
South Corona
Raper
Ranson Avenue
James Torrance
Campbellet
Rye and Byr Hospital
Howe Aud Scully
First Presbyterian Church
E. H. Curtis
North Walnut Street
Mary J Lintner
Presbyterian Circle
William U.psie
Owlit Spring Street
M Young
Torraine Station
Owl
Presbyteriam Hspital
George Dunla
North Bay
Albert Jeffries
Morrow Street
Birthday notice for Jack Gruss Elhe and Norma Street
A small birthday item notes on September 20 honoring Jack Gruss Elhe and Mary Lowise White with September 20 celebrations at Norma Street, Mary Lowise White, and local acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gruss
Mi Usenelder
Norma Steet
Mary Lowise White
Two Day Doe Season Under Challenge in Pa
Harrisburg sept 18 attempts are under way in 20 counties to knock out pennsylvania s two day doe season set for november 27 and 28 petitions have circulated among sportsmen organ izations and individuals the commission says a petition signed by 51 percent of hunters and farmers is needed to abrogate the season in any county petitions are circulating in adams bed ford blair centre clearfield clinton dauphin elk forest franklin huntingdon indiana jefferson juniata monroe pike somerset tioga and westmoreland counties.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Game Commission
Adams
Bedford
Blair
Centre
Clearfield
Clinton
Dauphin
Elk
Forest
Franklin
Westmoreland
Chest Elects Officers Amid Campaign Headquarters Move
New directors elected for one year are T. K. Cassel William Kissinger and Mrs. Wilbur Widdowson. Vice President A. E. Long announced October campaign headquarters will be in Room 203 Indiana Theater Building, provided by Monessen Amusement Company. Mrs. Logan Houck, 2nd Vice President, to run HQ.
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T. K. Cassel
William Kissinger
Wilbur Widdowson
Theatre
Bidg
A. E. Long
Indiana Theater Building
Monessen Amusement Company
Logan Houck
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North Atlantic Treaty Council
New York
Dean Acheson
Ight Suit
Charles M Spofferd
U. S
Paul van Zeeland
Fernan van Langenhove
Belgium
Lester B. Pearson
L. D. Wilgress
Canada
Henrik de Kauffmann
M. A. Westkirk
Denmark
Robert Cehuman
Herve Alphand
France
Bjarni
Benedikksson
M. Gunnlaugut Petursson
Iceland
Carlo Sforza
Italy
Joseph Bech
M. Andre Clasen
Luxembourg
D. V. Stikker
Jonkheer
A. W. L. Tjarda van Starkenborgh-Stachouwer
Netherlands
Halvard Lange
Dag Bryn
Norway
Paulo Cunha
Henrique Queiroz
Portugal
Ernest Bevin
Francis Morrissey
T. Charlton
North Atlantic Council
Reserve Board
Conmmerce Department
National Production Authority
NPA
Red
China
Romula
Sir Mohammed Zafrullah Khan
Pakistan
Nasrollah Entezam
Iran
Socialists
UN Assembly
N. Y
Sen. Wiley
William
Preston Lane, Jr
George P. Mahoney
Baltimore
Lane
Theodore R. McKeldin
Wisconsin
Wiley
Edward J. Finan
Bristol Business Mab
Thomas &. Fairchild
Daniel W Hoan
Milwaukee
William E. Sanderson
Merlin Hull
Carl R. Thompson
Stoughies
Charles P Greene
Massachusetts
Paul A. Dever
Adm
Laws
Edward M. Rowe
Daniel Needham
Frankland W. L. Miles
Boston
Bifth Announcements
IOOF
Robinson’s
Edward Goldner
Diana
Chest
Kin
Floyd
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Daroff
Kingsridge Worsteds
Varsitytown
Moorhead
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