Former U S Ambassador Bullitt Rebukes Truman Plan
William C Bullitt, former U S ambassador to Russia, told the Georgetown University Forum that Truman has failed to face Stalin's imperialism and has reduced the defense program to fund a vote seeking handout. He called Acheson’s total diplomacy a barren slogan and urged resignations after China’s communist victory.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
Stalin
William C. Bullitt
Georgetown University Forum of Political Science
Democratic Party
Thomas E. Dewey
Acheson
Bullitt
China
Fire damages Utica power plant plunges city into blackout
A transformer explosion sparked a two and a half hour fire that destroyed the main Utica power plant, cutting power to about 100 000 residents. Eight fire companies fought the three alarm blaze injuring one firefighter slightly. Power was partially restored as substations took over. Damages are expected to be heavy per Niagara Mohawk Power Corp official.
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Utica
N. Y
Angelo Marraffa
Niagara-Mohawk Power Corp
B. C. Carpenter
Daily Weather Report Forecast for today and tonight
Rain mixed with snow in higher elevations this afternoon and early tonight with shifting winds. Snow flurries and colder late tonight. Tomorrow, windy and partly cloudy with a few snow flurries. Max 48, min 30, precip traces. River stage 9.7 feet. Year ago: max 59, min 31, precip 11 inches.
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United States
Red Cross Campaign Near Goal in Lawrence County
Lawrence county 1950 Red Cross drive nears completion as of Friday report at Castletown hotel. County outside Ellwood City aims 26 400 with 6 461 added bringing total to 25 058. Several divisions already over goal. residential division reached 4 704.50 with 2 187 collected.
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Lawrence County
Red Cross
Castleton Hotel
Ellwood City
Jury Deliberates Harry Bridges Case
The eight men and four women jurors resumed deliberations in San Francisco as they weigh whether Harry Bridges lied when he swore he had never been a Communist. Jurors were locked up for the night after five hours and 25 minutes of discussion, sending notes to Federal Judge George B. Harris amid ongoing tension.
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San Francisco
INS
Harry Bridges
George B. Harris
Bandits Shot Officers Trigger Lansing Manhunt
A heavily armed posse of 150 police and sheriff's deputies hunted two bandits after a supermarket gun battle that wounded three officers, one critically. The robbers fled after dropping a bag with cash. officers aided by off duty peers searched roadways and blockaded arteries.
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Lansing
Mich
INSI
Robert Belen
Anthony Pops
Police and Fire Commission
Elwin Potter
Bednasek Case Nears Jury Deliberation In Iowa City
In Iowa City on April 1, Robert Bednasek faces a murder trial over the death of University of Iowa student Margaret Ann Gee Gee Jackson. After three weeks and 68 witnesses, the four woman eight man jury will hear final arguments and likely begin deliberations Monday night or Tuesday. The case centers on the death following a party and dancing at a rooming house.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Robert Bednasek
University of Iowa
Bednasek
Margaret Ann “Gee Gee” Jackson
Towa
Margaret Jackson
Clair Hamilton
Biggest Nose Count In U S History Under Way
Census takers begin the largest population survey in U S history visiting every home and farm this month. About 145 000 specially recruited enumerators will carry cards and questionnaires to collect data on how many people live in each place and what they do for a living.
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Washington
John Q
Census Bureau
Local Census Takers Start Counting Task
Local census takers in Lawrence County begin the 1950 decennial census. They ask about residence, work, home ownership, birthplace, and other details to compile nationwide citizen data. Each worker carries credentials and is led by crew leaders reporting to James M. Moore in Beaver Falls. Two weeks are planned with extra time for follow ups and corrections.
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Lawrence County
United States
James M. Moorehead
Beaver Falls
Fire Rips Hanover Apartment Building in Business District
A general alarm fire destroyed a four story Hanover apartment building in the business district. About 20 families fled in night clothes after tenant Mrs Justus Arthur raised the alarm. William Bethas, 32, suffered a fractured leg escaping via the fire escape. Fire crews from West York York Gettysburg and Pleasant Hill fought the blaze for over two hours.
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Hanover
Hanover Business District
Justus Arthur
Gitt
William Bethas
Hanover General Hospital
West York
York
Gettysburg
Pleasant Hill
Nine Auto Deaths During Quarter
Coroner Charles E. Allen notes nine motor vehicle deaths in the first quarter of 1950, up from four in 1949. He warns the rising rate could set a Lawrence County record, matching 1948’s yearly total of 36 deaths.
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Charles E. Allen
Lawrence County
Deaths of Five Local Residents Noted in April Notice
Obituary brief lists Ella M. Seley 88 of New Wilmington, Mrs. William E. Thomas 52 of Ellwood City, James T. Williams of Warren PA, Harry M. Allen 80 of Wampum R D 2, Ralph E. Redmond 50 of Lowellville OH R D 2, and George F. Kelson 69 of 429 Neshannock Avenue.
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Ella M. Seley
New Wilmington
William E. Thomas
Ellwood City
James T. Williams
Warren
Harry M. Allen
Wampum
R. D
Ralph E. Redmond
Lowellville
George F. Kelson
Neshannock Avenue
Foreign Aid Measure Advances to Senate for Authorization
The House sent a $3.105 billion omnibus foreign aid bill to the Senate to bolster democratic nations against communism. The measure, an authorization bill, would fund the third year of the Marshal Plan and include the point four technical aid program, with actual funds to be set in the forthcoming appropriations bill. Rep. Mansfield noted point four's importance, while Senate action hinges on foreign relations committee hearings.
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Washington
House
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Mansfield
Mont
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rose Croix To Have Easter Service in New Castle Cathedral
The New Castle Rose Croix chapter will hold the Feast of the Paschal Lamb Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Cathedral. It features a candle extinguishing rite, names read from the Mystic Roll, and a rose laid on the cross. Lloyd of Youngstown Consistory delivers the commemorative address.
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New Castle
Rose Croix
Valley of New Castle
Supreme Council
Lloyd
Ermel E. Branstetter
Greer Memorial
David W. Rees
Joseph H. Lloyd
Youngstown
New Castle Croix
New Castle Rose Croix
Start Flight In Effort To Break Record
INS reports Dianna Cyrus Bixby and Robert Bixby launched from San Francisco at 6 20 a m PST in a De Havilland Mosquito to break the world round the world speed record of 73 hours. They aim for Newark for refueling about 3 30 p m EST and then continue east across the Atlantic.
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Acme Telephoto
Los Angeles
Bob
Diana Bixby
San Francisco
Bixby
Paris
Cairo
Karachi
Calcutta
Tokyo
Midway
INS
Dianna Cyrus Bixby
Robert Bixby
Newark
N. J
Atlantic
Lattimore Returns to U S Denies Communist Ties
Owen Lattimore arrived in New York from Ireland amid Sen McCarthy attacks calling him a Soviet agent. He denied any Communist connections and told reporters he was a target of baseless charges after a U N mission to Afghanistan.
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New York
Iins
Owen Lattimore
Sen. McCarthy
Ireland
Lattimore
State Department
U. N
Afghanistan
New Castle and Ellwood Schools To Receive Subsidy
State public school subsidies for New Castle and Ellwood City for the last half of 1949 were approved. New Castle school district will receive 235000.70 dollars and Ellwood City 114014.32 dollars as announced by Auditor General Weldon B. Heyburn in Harrisburg.
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New Castle
Ellwood City
Weldon B. Heyburn
Harrisburg
Tenth Victim Of Sanatorium Fire Is Dead
Philadelphia reports the tenth victim of the Belle Vista sanatorium fire has died Louis Segal 66 of Philadelphia died at Montgomery hospital Narristown after being overcome by smoke The case involves arson and murder charges against convicted firebug Joseph A Verna 28 who allegedly started the blaze and caused ten deaths
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Philadelphia
INS
Joseph A. Verna
Belle Vista
Verna
Springfield Township
Charles W. Convers
INSJ
Louis Segal
Montgomery Hospital
Norristown
Segal
North Atlantic Powers Open Hague Parley On Defense Plan
Defense ministers from North Atlantic powers met in The Hague to endorse a plan to deter defend and defeat aggression with a focus on sharing costs for rearming western Europe. U S officials urged greater American financial aid while ministers signaled reluctance to commit to large increases. The talks followed security measures amid Communist threats and a high stakes push to expand U S support.
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the Hague
North Atlantic
United States
Western Europe
Juliana Barracks
The
Hague
Johnson
International News Service
A. C
U. S
No Extension On New License Tags
Harrisburg reports no extension for the 1950 license tag requirement. Revenue officials say owners had until April 1 to display the new tag with no grace period, covering all vehicle classes including commercial vehicles.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Revenue Department
Arthur G. Burgoyne
Revenue
Otto F. Messner
Inside Today's News Page Highlights and Sections
A brief overview of page sections including Classifieds Radio Cross Word Sports Comics Society Obituary Stocks Editorial Theatrical and related miniature notes from the day's newspaper page.
April Fools Day Pranks Warn of Caution and Weather
A playful warning describes a practical joker causing mischief on April first. It notes avoid answering calls and staying home amid prankish tactics and mentions a forecast of forty six degrees. The item blends light caution with social humor typical of a community column.
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Belen
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