National Commander John Stelle to speak at Legion banquet
New Castle welcomes John Stelle National Commander of the American Legion for the 26th District banquet at The Cathedral tonight at 6 30 oclock. Stelle is famed as a bold advocate for veterans rights and GI Bill efforts.
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Legion
John Stelle
New Castle
American Legion
Lawrence
Beaver
Butler Counties
Stelle
Lave
Bes Alrmat
Diet tests reveal effects on undernourished volunteers
Seven conscientious objectors served as human guinea pigs at Northwestern University for 31 months in protein and vitamin deficient diet experiments. Led by Dr. Andrew C. Ivy Dr. Theodore E. Priedemann and Mai George Berryman the study shows a slow decline in physical and mental well being despite adequate calories.
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Chicago
INS
Northwestern University
The
University Medical School
Andrew C. Ivy
Theodore E. Priedemann
Mai George Berryman
Fourth frost noted as temperature drops to 25
This week’s heavy frost was recorded with the official low at 25 degrees. Paper collection proceeds with bun- dles on curbs while dust from unpaved roads rises under traffic. Many homes and businesses prepare. county sees ongoing home building activity despite handicaps. Walter and Mrs Dean report a bed of parisis in bloom on East Brook Road.
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Walter Dean
East Brook Road
Pa Nene
Daily Weather Report Summary
Daily report shows in the United States a maximum 54 and minimum 25 with frost as precipitation. River stage at 46 feet. For Gate 4 year aze, maximum 80 and minimum 50 with no precipitation.
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United States
Deshon Hospital To Close April 30
Washington reports the army will shrink from 65 wartime general hospitals to 20 by July 1 with 12 general and two convalescent hospitals set to close by June 30. The Thomas M England General Hospital Atlantic City NJ remains slated for closure despite appeals from patients veterans groups Mayor Altman and lawmakers. Patterson faced amputees petitions during a visit to Atlantic City.
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Washington
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Army
War Department
Department
Thomas M. England
Atlantic City
N. J
Veterans Organizations
Josep Altman
A. H. Smith
T. M. Hand
New Jersey
Patterson
Polls Show Senators Favor British Loan Vote
International News Service poll indicates at least 48 senators tentatively back the three and three quarter billion dollar British loan. Thirty-two plan to oppose unless persuaded during next week's Senate debate. 21 Republicans and 11 Democrats against. Support strongest among Democrats and Republicans. Midwest and Western farm state senators lead opposition.
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Washington
INS
International
Senate
May Paris Peace Parley Delayed Over Big Four Deadlock
Washington reports the May 1 Paris peace conference may be postponed indefinitely due to deadlock in the London “big four” foreign ministers talks on April 25. Differences over Italian colonies and Adriatic borders stall draft treaties, with Byrnes anxious about the Paris deadline.
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Paris
Washington
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Europe
United States
James F. Byrnes
London Council
Land of Deputies
Soviet Union
Dodecanese
Byrnes
Aged man admits killing wife in Cass County
Harrisonville Mo April 13 First degree murder charges were filed in Cass County Court against Charles H Rigdon 75 who confessed to killing his 12 year old wife of 13 months The charge was filed by Prosecutor George R Chamblin preliminary hearing date not set Sheriff Temple Forrest said Rigdon signed a statement last night admitting he shot his wife Mrs Minnie Rigdon at their farm home near Garden City last Friday He had initially claimed his wife killed herself
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Cass
Charles H. Rigdon
George R. Chamberlin
Temple Forrest
Ridgedon
Minnie Rigdon
Garden City
Rigdon
Four Children Die In Warren Township Fire
A Warren township home fire killed four children aged 12, 11, 6, and 20 months in a three room frame dwelling. Parents Angelo Rabalcaba and Andre suffered critical burns while Carmen Rabalcaba awaited hospital delivery of a new baby at Holy Cross hospital.
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Warren ‘Township
Mick
Warren Township
Joseph
Jesse
Petra
Trinidad
Angelo Rabalcaba
Andre
Carmen
Holy Cross Hospital
More Conferences On Coal Strike
In Washington on April 13, Special Conciliator Paul W Puile held further informal talks with bituminous operators as the government pushes to resume wage negotiations in the soft coal dispute. Assistant Secretary of Labor John W Gibson was arranging a conference with United Mine Workers president John L Lewis who halted negotiations last Wednesday.
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Washington
INS
Paul W. Puile
John W. Gibson
UNW
John L. Lewis
First Presbyterian Church Observes Anniversary and Organ Chimes
First Presbyterian Church marks its fiftieth anniversary service with the dedication of new organ chimes. Presented by the A. B. C. society and accepted by William F. Moody, the occasion features the hymn America the Beautiful played by Garth Edmundson. Reverends Irvine McClure Medlvaine and Jamison offer greetings at the event.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. Norman Martin
A. B. C. Society
Anna H. Wagner
William F. Moody
Board of Trustees
America
the Beautiful
Garth Edmundson
S. E. Irvine
First U. P
New Castle
VE Day Welcome Home Plan for Local GIs
A VE Day welcome home for World War II veterans is planned in New Castle on May 8. A Friday night meeting at The Castleton hotel formed a steering group led by Dale Lawson of the Marine detachment to organize the event. Mayor Haven will be honorary chairman with committees named for arrangements, reception, floor, dance, program, finance, and refreshments.
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New Castle
Castleton
Harry T Binns
Marine Corps League
Walwus
Marine Detachment
Dale Lawson
John F. Haven
Howard M. Schlosberg
Ralph Audino
Qarence M. England
Emily Rice
Cochairman
Leon Drumm
Frank Sargent
Dout
Murphy
Peter McGinty
Angelo Fediani
Bob Hanlon
Chester Sweesy
James Bell
Cecil Suber
Moscow Radio Says Red Troops Can Leave Iran
Moscow radio citing Tass News Agency says Soviet troops may withdraw from Iran. It claims the 1921 treaty rights allow troop advancement until danger to the Soviet Union is eliminated and credits measures with Iran’s Premier Ahmad Ghavam for reaching withdrawal stage.
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Moscow Radio
Iran
London
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Russia
Tass
Tran
Soviet Union
Ahmad Ghavam
Deaths of Robert Morrow and Virginia Reed Kneram
Two death notices from Ellwood City list Robert A. Morrow aged 74 of 624 First Avenue and Virginia Reed Kneram aged 65 of 13 North Bay Street. The items appear in a Saturday April 13 1946 record.
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Robert A. Morrow
First Avenue
Ellwood City
Virginia Reed Kneram
North Bay Street
Cancer society to launch April fund drive in Lawrence County
The American Cancer Society and Lawrence Counts Association start their annual drive on Monday April 5 to raise funds to fight cancer. The national goal for April is 12 million dollars with Pennsylvania expected to contribute nearly one million and Lawrence County aiming for 12 thousand. Counts Officers are headed by Dr. Paul H. Wilson.
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American Cancer Society
Lawrence Counts Association
Pennsylvania
Paul H. Wilson
Greek Prime Minister Plans Nationwide Food Rationing
Athens reports newly elected premier Panayotis Poulitsas announced a nation wide food rationing plan to curb black market activity. Business leaders welcomed the measure and urged proper distribution and increased work effort for stability, with praise for potential American credit support. The PM expressed optimism that Greece could weather the next three months with these steps.
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Athens
INS
Panayotis Poulitsas
Greece
Proclamation Declares Cancer Control Month in New Castle
Mayor John F. Haven proclaims April 15 to 30, 1946 as Cancer Control Month urging citizens to support the American Cancer Society Fields Army. The resolution notes cancer as a leading cause of death and appeals for funds to advance early detection and research.
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American Cancer Society
John F. Haven
New Castle
American Canecer Society
Security Council Faces High Stakes Sessions Amid Iran and Poland Disputes
The United Nations Security Council prepares for a Monday session in New York with Russia demanding Iran be dropped from the agenda and Poland pressing actions against Francoist Spain. Delegates debate how to craft satisfactory decisions while Iran’s ambassador vows to press charges to keep the issue on the agenda.
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New York
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United Nations Security Council
Hunter College
Russia
Poland
Spain
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Hussein Ala
Avs
Iran
Marshall Returns to China to Stem Manchurian Crisis
General George C. Marshall flies back to China as President Truman’s envoy to avert a rapidly deteriorating civil conflict in Manchuria. Once stabilized, the wartime chief of staff warned the crisis risked derailing Pacific peace as Communist and Nationalist factions clash and questioned the efficacy of Marshall’s postwar setup.
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Truman
China
Washington
George C. Marshall
Marshall
United States
Mancuria
Pacific
Manchuria
Mashall
Consistory Hear Frank Buck At Valley New Castle Guest Night
Valley to New Castle Consistory and blue lodge guests heard Frank Buck the famed hunter recounting his circus exploits since 1912. Buck said wild animals are less dangerous in native habitats than feared though king cobra and man eater tiger remain exceptions. He showed jungle footage of beasts in combat as a prepared repast of dish was served after the program.
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New Castle
Blue Lodges
Prank Buck
Cathedral
Buck
de Mals
First postwar Italian consulate opens in US
Open Tealian consula tn New York reveals plans to lease a 4 390 000 midtown residence to the Italian government and marks the opening of the first postwar Italian consulate in the United States.
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OPEN
Tealian Consula
New York
INS
Sharpsburg Bottling Plant Destroyed by Fire
Pittsburgh April 13 Firemen estimated damage at 135000 to the Fort Pitt brewery bottling plant in Sharpsburg gutted by yesterday's fire. Thousands of cases of beer and 50000 worth of labels and cartons were destroyed or ruined. Origin of blaze not determined.
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Pittsburgh
Fort Pitt Brewery
Sharpsburg
Senators Clash Over Navy Atom Bomb Tests
A group of senators urged cancellation of the Navy atom bomb test while the Senate Naval Committee weighs trimming the fleet of target ships. Senator Lucas argued the tests would not weaken defense but would reveal bomb details to potential adversaries. Despite opposition, President Truman confirmed the Bikini Atoll tests would proceed starting July 1, with congressional action postponed.
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Washington
INS
Senate Naval Committee
Sen. Lucas ‘D’ Hi
Americas
Truman
Bikini Atoll
Senate
Policemen Shoot Two After Holdup in Manhattan Hotel Lobby
In New York on April 13 a former Army tank corps lieutenant and a corporal turned robber were shot and killed by police after a hotel hold up. Albert J Ray, 30, a former second lieutenant, died in the lobby. John J Parragher, 32, a former corporal, was killed as he fled onto an adjoining street.
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New York
Army Tank Corps
Manhattan
Albert J Ray
John J. Parragher
Starvation Faces Millions In Far East Is Report
Cleveland April 13 UNRRA deputy director general Hendricksen warned millions in the Far East face starvation unless the Western Hemisphere sends food. He cited China Indo China the Philippines and the Netherlands East Indies as regions where famine is imminent.
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Cleveland
INS Rov
F Hendricksen
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administraion
Far East
UNRRA
Council On World Affairs
Heidrickson
China
Indo China
Philippines
Netherlands East Indies
Model Community Now Ghost Town in Arthurdale
In Arthurdale West Virginia the federal model community project once praised as a resettlement effort led by Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt appears to be collapsing. The Public Housing Authority advertises sale of three government built industrial plants and a large field store inn. About 50 of the original settlers have left as the community farm ran deficits and was repurposed by West Virginia University for an agriculture station. One hundred sixty five homes were constructed at the site.
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Arthurdale
W Va
Federal Public Housings Authority
Eleanor Roosevelt
West Virginia University
House Votes 195 to Exempt 18 and 19 Year Olds from Draft
The House moved toward an extension of the selective act with a nine month window and an induction holiday for men aged 18 through 19. The vote set the stage for decisions on extending the draft to February 15 1947 and adjusting pay to boost voluntary enlistments.
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Washington
House
May D. Ky
Military Affairs Committee
Two Children Die in Maryland House Fire
Disaster struck Chesaco Park near Baltimore as a stove explosion started a blaze that killed five year old Lovie Matheny and seven year old Alice Matheny. The parents Ora L Matheny and six other children aged six to twenty three were injured and rushed to a city hospital.
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Baltimore
Msrviaod
Chesaco Park
Lovie Matheny
Alice
Ora L. Matheny
Louise
Matheny
Fisherman Arthur Mometer Prepares For Monday Trout Trip
The article notes Arthur Mometer ready at dawn with clean tackle and licensed gear. He plans a Monday morning fishing trip to pursue trout and share tales of past catches with companions in the evening.
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Lawrence County Association
Gen. Marshall
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Tedar
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