Beaver County Candidates Win Delegate Posts
Beaver county voters propelled Andrew L. Bingham Thompson Bradshaw and James H. March to the Republican delegates while Beaver residents Samuel Gannett Neff and Manuel Wood won the Democratic slots. County totals show Bingham leading Rowland and March and Bradshaw close behind, with Neff and Wood ahead on the Democratic side.
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Lawrence
Butler
Mr. Rowland
Beaver County
Andrew L. Bingham
New Brighton
Thompson Bradshaw
Beaver
Samuel Gannett Neff
Manuel Wood
Lawrence County
Roger W. Rowland
James H. March
Butler County
Samuel G. Neff
Edward W. Haydon
Haydon
Neff
Wood
City undertakes repairs and painting on churches and streets
City crews paint outdoor and indoor surfaces on church properties and public buildings. New Castle senior high School graduates parade in blue and white decorations. West Washington street is resurfaced to cover old street car rails amid traffic detours. Union Township signs guide visitors, easing navigation for newcomers.
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New Castle Senior High School
Butler Avenue
East Washington Street
State Highway Department
West Washington Street
Daily Weather Report Forecast and statistics
Cloudy and cool with rain tonight and tomorrow. Low tonight 40 to 45. U.S. weather for 24 hours ending today: high 84, low 44, precipitation 0.05 inches, river stage 6.5 feet. On same date last year: precipitation 0.48 inches.
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United States
Experts Study Effects Of Latest A Bomb Blast
Nuclear experts at Yucca flat study latest tactical atomic test planned for next week with Marines replacing Army troops. The explosion labeled mightiest A-bomb ever detonated in the United States, witnessed by newsmen and civil defense officials, marked a new era in tactical weapons.
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Yucca
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United States
Flood Crest Moves Toward Kansas City
The Missouri river flood crest nears St. Joseph threatening dikes as rain swells waters. Kansas City expected crest near 31 feet, still below dike limits. officials caution danger remains and widespread disaster seems unlikely for now.
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Missouri River
St. Joseph
E. C. Corkill
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Convicts End Prison Mutiny In New Jersey
Rahway New Jersey officials began cleanup after 231 inmates surrendered late yesterday following a five day siege during which prisoners lacked food and water. Eight hostage guards were released unharmed and the mutineers were housed in the prison recreation hall while damages to the dormitory are pegged above 100000 dollars.
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N.J
INS
New Jersey
Six Delegates For Eisenhower In Allegheny Co
Republican voters in Allegheny county appeared to award Gen Dwight D Eisenhower at least six of the county eight delegates to the Republican national convention in July With returns nearly complete the county delegation was split with six pledged to Eisenhower and two to Taft Early margins in the 30th district favored Harry M Jones until late returns gave Ernest Hillman Taft support in the 29th district The county Taft committee chairman noted the shift as results came in Pittsburgh April 23.
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INS
Allegheny County
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Harry M. Jones
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Taft
Deaths and notices in Wednesday record
Obituary notice lists Julia Ann V. Quinn aged 106 South 2nd Street William James Medard 50 Frisco Leroy Hazen 7c Wurtemburg and Thomas H. Hitchcock 75 322 East Elizabeth Avenue with death notices and ages from April 23 1952 marker.
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William James Medard
Frisco
Leroy Hazen
Wurtemburg
Thomas H. Hitchcock
Elizabeth Avenue
Miller Clinches GOP Nomination For State Senate in Beaver-Lawrence
John C. Miller of Aliquippa won the Republican nomination in the Beaver Lawrence district by nearly three to one, garnering 21 964 votes to James C. Brice’s 7 908. Miller led Beaver County with 14 556 votes to 1 489 while Lawrence County results were 7 408 to 6 419, indicating an early lead. Miller currently serves as a General Assembly representative from Beaver County.
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Aliquippa
State Senate
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James C. Brice
New Castle
Beaver
Brice
Lawrence County
General Assembly
Beaver County
Allied Council For Japan Nears End Of Career
In Tokyo on April 23 the Soviet charge that the United States used Japan as a bridgehead for a new Far East war echoed at what is likely the Allied Council for Japan’s last meeting. The four member body met 164 times in six years and will dissolve when the peace treaty takes effect and the Office of Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers ends.
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United States
Japan
Far East
Allied Council For Japan
Niles Bond
American State Department
INS
France
Tuesday Vote Indicates About Thirty Five Percent Turnout
Unofficial returns suggest a fraction over 35 percent of Lawrence county's 44 117 registered voters cast ballots Tuesday. Total votes for United States candidates on both tickets amount to 15 843, with possible write ins marginally increasing the total.
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Lawrence County
United States
Coin Shortage Explained by Mint Director Nellie Ross
Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross the mint director told the Senate Appropriations Committee that a coin shortage exists because the government lacks funds to pay for minting more. She said manpower and machinery are available to boost production but Treasury funds are insufficient.
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INS
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Mint
Senate Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
Administration Delays Action On Steel Wage Issue
The administration postponed further steel wage action as Congress rises against Truman seizure of steel mills. Rep Hale introduces impeachment in the House as Sawyer remains silent on wage increases for 650,000 workers, with action not expected before next week while CIO leader Philip Murray testifies to the Senate labor committee.
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Washington
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Maine
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Taft Surprises Voters In Pennsylvania Primary
In Lawrence county Tuesdays presidential primary Dwight D Eisenhower led with 8029 votes while Harold E Stassen trailed at 1845 Taft despite not filing appeared on ballots with 2814 votes For the Democrats Kefauver polled 1984 write ins and Truman 67 The primary voters noted that Pennsylvania delegates were largely uninstructed.
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Pennsylvania
Eisenhower Grabs NY Delegates Ahead of Convention
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower appears to lead New York with about 80 to 90 delegates to the Republican National Convention while Sen Taft wins the rest of the 96 seats. At least three district delegates go to Ike, six at large expected for him, New York GOP leaders back his bid. Democratic delegates lean toward W Averell Harriman as the presidential race shapes up.
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Eisenhower Dominates Pennsylvania Primary With 75 Percent
Eisenhower won about three quarters of more than a million votes in Pennsylvania GOP ballots. Taft trailed at roughly 5 to 1 against Ike, with write-ins for Kefauver and Truman outpacing in the Democratic contest. National delegates to Chicago will be uninstructed per prior plan.
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Tennessee
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Chicago
Truman Family Wins 129 Write-In Votes in Lancaster Primary
In Lancaster county's presidential primary on April 23 128 write-in votes went to President Truman and one to Margaret Truman. The tally was reported by INS.
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Truman
Lancaster County
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Notice Invalidates Council Special Meeting Over Signed Notice
Miss Marie Hanlon was unofficially elected city treasurer at a special council meeting ruled illegal by Solicitor Robert White. The illegality stemmed from a signed 24 hour advance notice dispute as Councilman James Gibson did not sign. Council planned a legal special meeting Thursday.
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Marie Hanlon
Counc
Robert White
James Gibson
Jack Fritz
Gibson
Ralph R. White
Seventh Ward Board Delivers Early Returns on Bond Vote
The Seventh Ward Board reported early returns Tuesday night with 8:14 indicating a vote on the school bond issue. The second precinct of the second ward arrived at 8:20, narrowly overtaking the first precinct in the seventh ward, marking an unusual timing for results.
FBI probes saboteur act at Cramp shipyard in Philadelphia
FBI agents investigate alleged sabotage after a ship generator was smashed with a sledgehammer at Cramp shipyard. Yard officials call the act a clear sabotage effort amid discolmure concerns. House tax probes decide on Joseph Nunan testimoney as he cites illness. Tokyo and Paris strike a 66 million dollar trade pact limiting exports and offsetting last year’s deficit. Senate opens RFC debate with Fulbright plan to reorganize or Byrd proposal to abolish RFC.
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New Castle approves 3 million school bond by wide margin
Voters in New Castle pass a 3 million dollar school bond issue by 6177 to 2249. The measure wins district wide in all 42 city precincts with a decisive margin. The School Board can begin immediate construction plans for new schools and facilities.
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Jackson Prison Warden Agrees To Meet Demand
Jackson Michigan April 23 Deputy Warden Vernon Fox announced the 6300 inmates at the state prison would lift the three day riot and meet the rebels demands in block 15 including better lighting air grievance handling inmate council and parole practices The warden said no reprisals and no talks with the block 15 rebels at present and a cleanup of the facility would begin today in 12 other blocks.
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Springfield mayor caught in own jaywalking crackdown
Springfield city manager R. M. Hoisington, who ordered a crackdown on jaywalkers to reduce traffic accidents, was himself cited as one of the first seven offenders. The incident underscores the effort's reach and the town's traffic concerns.
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R. M. Hoisington
Hoisington
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