Speculation On Blockade Ended By Allied Press In London
London papers speculate that the Soviet blockade of Berlin may end soon prompted by the airlift's record tonnage and German trade pressures. American sources in Berlin dispute the optimism, saying the counter blockades effects are over stated and the issue remains unsettled.
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Charles A. Smith
London
Berlin
London Daily Mail
Paris
L’humanite
Daily Mail
German Economic Commission
Moscow
James W. Riddelberger
U. S
Chinese Reds Poised To Renew Heavy Fighting
Anking dispatch says huge communist armies line the Yangtze north bank for a possible resumption of large scale combat. Nanking leaders study a 24 hour ultimatum demanding a yes or no answer with April 20 as the expiry. Expected rejection of troops crossings at Yangtze ports and red forces moving to offensive positions with two islets seized 50 miles east of Nanking.
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Anking
Yangtze River
China
Nanking
Yangtze
Western Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Brief
Partly cloudy with freezing tonight and frost expected. Wednesday should be fair with milder afternoon. For the 24 hours ending today at a.m. the max 52 and min 37 with 24 inches precipitation and a 5.9 foot river stage. A year ago the high was 69 and the low 52 with no precipitation.
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Pennsylvania
United States
Ingenuity Pays Off For Shenango Pottery Workers
Shenango Pottery awarded prizes Monday to two employees for top production improvement ideas. Jack McCombs of Slip House and Jack Burke of Bisque Kiln each received Castleton bridge sets as recognition. The awards reflect a management labor relations program and a profit sharing effort to cut costs and boost profits.
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Shenango Pottery
Jack McCombs
Jack Burke
Bisque
Castleton Bridge
McCombs
Burke
James M. Smith
Smith
Watchful Waiting On Reported Soviet Move
United States adopts a policy of watchful waiting for official overtures from Russia on settling the German stalemate. Government officials await a genuine offer and note hints that Moscow wishes to lift the Berlin blockade in exchange for resumed normal economic relations, with potential negotiations if a real proposal is made.
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John A. Reichmann
Washington
United States
Russia
Moscow
Georgi Malinin
United Nations
Berlin
Germany
Wreck Causes $300000 Damage on Santa Fe Rail Line
In Cajon Pass near San Bernardino California a westbound freight train derailed 52 cars and a caboose after descending a grade. The pileup described as the railroad’s worst loss caused $300000 in damage with conductor E M Blair injured.
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Summit
Cajon Pass
San Bernardino
Calif
Uins
Santa Fe
E. M. Blair
Reds Offer West Berlin Barter Report
Paris based France Soir reported from Berlin that the Russians offered the west sector city government 100 000 tons of potatoes in exchange for steel and other west sector products. Mayor Ernst Reuter disclosed the offer in an exclusive interview and said the Russians aim to end the allied counter blockade while keeping their own blockade of Berlin. The newspaper noted the offer was the third in eight days signaling a wish to resume trade between zones.
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Paris
INS
France Soir
Berlin
West Berlin
Ernst Reuter
Reuter
France
Soir
Confession Ties Widow to Two Lonely Hearts Suitor Deaths
Delaware state police disclosed that Mrs. Inez Gertrude Brennan confessed to killing two men lured through Lonely Hearts Club notices. Her 15 year old son Robert implicated himself after being directed by his mother to shoot Wade N. Woolridge, 67, and Otto Schultz, 55, near Concord New Hampshire. The 23 year old half-brother Raymond corroborated the confessions while the family awaited the third son George returning from Texas with the Army.
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Dover
Del
INS
Delaware
Inez Gertrude Brennan
Herbert Barnes
Robert
Wade N. Woolridge
Bedford
Otto Schultz
Concord
N. H
Schultz
Four Hurt In Auto Crash At Rose Point
Four members of the Weidner family were injured Monday evening when their 1939 Chevrolet collided with a Shirk Company tractor trailer on the Rose Point hill near the Rose Point bridge on Highway 422. Ralph Weidner suffered rib fractures and possible internal injuries. Alice Weidner was in critical condition with concussion and possible skull fracture. Ralph Joseph Weidner had facial lacerations and is in good condition. Alice Marie Weidner sustained jaw abrasions and was returned home. The crash occurred as the trailer swung out on the steep grade after the vehicles cleared the bridge.
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Ralph Weidner
Hubbard
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Rose Point Hill
Weidner
Alice Weidner
Ralph Joseph
Alice Marie
Rose Point Bridge
Highway 422
William R. Warfel
Conestoga
Shirk Company
Norwalk
Cleveland
Lancaster
Warfel
Industries in New Castle Set to Begin Daylight Time
All Industries of New Castle will move to Daylight Saving Time at two oclock Sunday morning April 24. GNCA official J C Wachtman announced. churches keep standard time for Sunday services April 24 but switch to DST May 1. City hall will follow summer hours starting Sunday night. schools have not yet announced action.
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New Castle
J. C. Wachtman
GNCA
Route 422 Delayed East Of New Castle For Year
Route 422 construction east of New Castle is delayed for a year. The state highway secretary denied earlier rumors and said the project from New Castle to the Butler county line will not be built in 1949 but may be considered for 1950. Republican leaders claim political reprisals amid funding questions.
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Route 422
New Castle
Butler County
Ray Smock
Roger W. Rowland
Lawrence County
Republican Committee
Duff
Margaret Henry Home
Rowland
Smock
Redhead Sandra Kelly Falls From New York Hotel
A petite redhead jumped or fell to her death from the tenth floor of the George Washington hotel in New York City. Hotel staff identified her as Sandra Kelly of New York, though police questioned the address. Detectives examined a room note for clues to her identity.
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New York
INS
George Washington Hotel
Sandra Kelly
Endurance Fliers Pass 830 Hour Mark
Endurance fliers Dick Reidel and Bill Barris surpassed 830 hours at 4 44 a m EST and continue toward 1 008 hours. They left Fullerton airport March 15 and aim to stay aloft about six weeks total, despite fatigue and a desire to return home.
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Fullerton
Cal
Dick Reidel
Bill Barris
India
Truman Signs Marshall Plan Extension Act
President Truman signed the Marshall Plan extension act at the White House to underwrite European recovery for 15 months with 5.552 billion dollars. The measure aims to maintain Western strength in the Cold War and ensure a steady flow of goods to democratic nations overseas. Attendees included ECA Administrator Hoffman, ambassador Harriman, and congressional leaders Connally and Kee.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
White House
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Hoffman
Marshal Plan
Harriman
Sen
Connally
Tex
Rep
Kee
W. Va
Senate Foreign Relations
House Foreign Affairs
Atomic Age Carrier Under Construction
Newport News shipyard advances work on the navy’s super carrier United States designed to carry atomic bomb planes. keel laid yesterday, ship to displace 65 thousand tons and reach 1,090 feet, lengthier than the Queen Elizabeth liner. Officials warn extra design work could raise costs by about 65 million dollars amid prior congressional disputes over the original 189 million appropriation.
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Newport News
INS
Navy
Newport News Shippbuilding and Drydock Company
United States
Truman
Elect Scarazzo to Hospital Board in New Castle
Alfonso Scarazzo, prominent New Castle businessman, was elected a director of the New Castle Hospital. The announcement came from Ivor Davis, hospital board president. Scarazzo chairs Scarazzo Coal Co. and leads Scarazzo Brothers, Inc.
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Alfonso Scarazzo
New Castle Hospital
Alfonso Secarazzo
New Castle
Ivor Davis
Scarazzo
Scarazzo Coal Co
Scarazzo Brothers, Inc
Community Leader Scarazzo Named to New Castle Hospital Board
Beverage distributor and longtime New Castle resident 216 Hazlecroft Avenue is active in local affairs and clubs including St. Vitus church Elks Moose Eagles Sons of Italy and Columbus society. He welcomed his selection to the hospital board calling it an honor.
Dewey Plans For Trip To Europe
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey announced a six week European tour beginning May 5 with Mrs. Dewey and secretary Paul E. Lockwood aboard the Queen Mary. Their itinerary includes Great Britain The Netherlands Belgium France Germany Switzerland and Italy with a return set for June 16.
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Albany
N. Y
INS
Thomas E. Dewey
Europe
Dewey
Paul E. Lockwood
Great Britain
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
United States
Death Notices for Six Residents Listed in Local Chronicle
Mrs. Mary Catherine Rutter age 76 of Wurtemburg. Abe A. Baldwin age 85 of 120 East Edison Avenue. Mrs. Mattie Farrow age 68 of 801 West State Street. Samuel J. Persch age 78 of R. D. 2 Sharon. Mrs. Sarah Adeline Nicklin Fair age 85 of West Middlesex. George Laninovic age 58 of RK. D.
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Mary Catherine Rutter
Wurtemburg
Abe A. Baldwin
East Edison Avenue
Mattie Farrow
West State Street
Samuel J. Persch
R. D
Sharon
Sarah Adeline Nicklin Fair
West Middlesex
George Laninovic
RK. D
New Bus Routes Planned for Wednesday in New Castle
Shenango Valley Transportation officials announce Diamond Hamilton Street line and Jefferson Moravia Street hill extension will start Wednesday with 30 minute service on the Diamond Hamilton route and 20 minute service on the Jefferson Moravia route. Sampson street extension delayed awaiting turning point installation.
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Shenango Valley Transportation Company
Carl Street
Frews
North Jefferson Street
First Methodist Church
North Street
Jefferson-Moravia
Mill and
Washington Streets
Euclid Avenue
Mercer Street
Terrace Avenue
Moravia Street
Start Move For State Income Tax
A constitutional amendment to allow a graduated income tax in Pennsylvania was introduced by Sen. T Newell Wood. The measure would require passage by two legislatures and voter approval, and would let the assembly exempt certain public and nonprofit properties including churches cemeteries veterans organizations and public charities.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
T. Newell Wood
Luzerne
Constitutional Changes
General Assembly
Inside Today's News Page Classified
Classified page index listing sections such as Radio TV Cross Word Sports Comics Society Obituary Stocks Theatrical and Editorial. Indicates a structured newspaper layout with varying content blocks and feature areas.
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T.V
The Great Outdoors Tent Life Beckons This Season
Arthur Mometer frames a nostalgic preview of rough outdoor living and canvas tents as the annual outdoor season nears. The piece contrasts damp weather with the promise of camping, self reliance, and a simple, off grid experience without taps lights or hotel staff.
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