Blockade Lifting Proposals Reported to Soviet Russia
Western allies pressed Moscow on a Berlin blockade settlement. Jacob Malik received formal plans from Philip Jessup in New York. Jessup returned to Washington to brief Secretary Acheson as foreign ministers’ meeting looms.
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John A. Reichmann
I. N.S
Washington
Russia
Berlin
Moscow
Jacob A. Malik
United Nations
U. S
Philip C. Jessup
New York
Acheson
Jessup
American Newspapers Publishers Association
Snow Flakes Seen Over City During Morning Hours
A sunny morning saw snow flakes drifting between 10 30 and 11 o clock. A rock pile at Pearson and Taylor resembles a mini quarry from material moved for a commercial project. A helicopter flew over the city after 3 pm drawing crowds. Grant and Sampson streets gained new traffic lines and painted lanes. Mushroom hunters reported activity as rains and warmth revived fungi. Lawrence County bridge painting bids awarded to Sharpsville contractor. Grant Street Bridge among spans to be painted. City notes historic first bus service in four directions with lines to Croton West Highland Cascade Park and city routes.
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Lawrence County
Sharpsville
State Highways Department
Grant Street
Pa Newe
Cascade Park
Croton
Clear and cooler with light frost tonight
Daily weather report notes a clear cooler pattern with scattered light frost tonight and Friday's forecast for fair conditions. It records a 24 hour maximum of 73 degrees and a minimum of 33 with no precipitation, river stage at 7.7 feet. Historical compare shows a year ago with 72 high, 51 low and .73 inches of rain.
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United States
Pact Ratification Ties US Arms to Western Europe
Senate Republicans said Secretary Acheson showed that approving the North Atlantic pact obligates a vote to arm Western Europe. Taft called the pact and arms policy inseparable while Wherry criticized administration hedging on what the pact requires.
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Washington
Senate
Acheson
Western
Europe
GOP
Taft
Ohio
Foreign Relations Committee
Wherry (R) Neb
Kiwanis Tour Of AT&T Repeater Station Near New Castle
New Castle Kiwanis Club members toured the Ameri can Telephone and Telegraph repeater station on Route 422 two miles west of the city. Frank Moorhead arranged the visit. he was away in Pittsburgh, with Raymond Webb leading the group and explaining how messages are boosted and amplified for clear transmission.
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New Castle
Roosevelt Confirmed as Pennsylvania State Secretary of Commerce
Harrisburg April 28. Theodore Roosevelt III grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and Philadelphia investment broker was confirmed without dissent as State Secretary of Commerce. Gov. James H. Duff submitted the former Oyster Bay resident to fill a four months old vacancy. Roosevelt has lived in Pennsylvania over three years.
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Harrisburg
INS
Theodore Roosevelt III
T. R
Philadelphia
James H. Duff
Oyster Bay, L. I
Senate
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Madame Quezon Ambush Death Shocks Manila
An ambush 75 miles north of Manila killed Madame Manuel Quezon widow of the first Philippine Commonwealth president and nine others. The attack wounded eleven as a Red Cross motorcade escort fought rebels, killing Quezon, her daughter Aurora, Quezon City mayor, two constables, and Sixto de La Costa among those reported killed.
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Manila
INS
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
Red Cross
Mme. Quezon
Aurora
Quezon City
Philippines
Sixto de la Costa
Daniels May Be Navy Secretary
President Truman offered Jonathan Daniels, North Carolina publisher and presidential advisor, the post of Secretary of the Navy. Daniels conferred with Truman and remained under consideration as a vacancy left by John Sullivan awaited a decision.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Jonathan Daniels
North Carolina
Navy
Daniels
Roosevelt
John Sullivan
Nationalists In China Report Reinforcements
Nationalists claim 100000 reinforcements arrived to defend Shanghai as Communists push from Soochow and Changsu. Chiang Kai Shek and leaders met to finalize city defense plans as U S allies prepare to depart. Guerrilla activity reported near Quinshan and a Communist spearhead close to Shanghai.
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China
Red Cross Office Robbed of 31.90 on North Beaver Street
American Red Cross chapter house on North Beaver Street was robbed of 31.90 last night. Burglars entered through a cellar window and ransacked desks and files throughout the building. They escaped through a back window in the executive secretary's office, taking 30 in small bills from Westminster College campaign contributions, plus 1.90 petty cash and a 4.00 bank depository bag. Police investigate as losses are covered by insurance. this marks the office's second burglary in a year.
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American Red Cross
North Beaver Street
Westminster Collge
Varied Future Faces Man Who Spent Ten Years In Small Room
Paul Makushak, a beardless 1939 recluse living in a three by six foot closet with rope food and a ceiling hole for meals and radio, faces psychiatric exams at Kings County Hospital and a possible military registration issue after years of isolation. Investigators note his extreme shyness despite being a better than average student who graduated last in his class in 1937.
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New York
Paul Makushak
Brooklyn
Kings County Hospital
Makushak
Acting Mayor Promises Shanghai Defense Against Communists
Shanghai acting mayor Chen Liang vowed the city would be defended to the last man against Communist troops. Police say 100000 troops have reinforced Shanghai on 12 government warships as a two pronged attack narrows to within 40 miles. Tang En-Po tightens martial law and orders curbs on price rises amid crackdowns on pro Communist students.
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George Vine
U. N.S
Shanghai
Mao Sen
Chiang Kai Shek
INS
Chen Liang
Chen
International News Service
Tang En-Po
Tang
Derailed Broadway Limited injures seven passengers near Fort Wayne
News records that eight rear cars of the Pennsylvania Railroad Broadway Limited derailed three miles east of Fort Wayne. Seven passengers and 15 dining car employees were injured, none seriously, and all were taken to a Fort Wayne hospital. Train was en route from New York to Chicago.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
INS
Crack
Broadway Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Reports Split In Nationalist China Forces
NBC correspondent Amos Landman reports Chiang Kai Shek has split with Acting National President Li Tsung Jen over peace. Chiang favors continued fighting against the Communists while Li advocates seeking peace.
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New York
National Broadcasting Company
Amos Landman
Shanghai
Chiang Kai Shek
Li Tsung-Jen
China
NBC
Chiang
Small Girl Severely Burned in Home Fire Incident
Four year old Sharon Leichtenberger, daughter of Mrs Catherine Richards of 30242 South Walnut street, is in critical condition at New Castle hospital with burns across her body after her clothing caught fire from a gas flame. The mother had been warming a bottle on the stove when she left briefly, and Sharon crawled to the stove top where her clothes ignited. She was taken to the hospital for immediate treatment and remained in critical condition despite care.
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Sharon Leichtenberger
Catherine Richards
South Walnut Street
New Castle Hospital
Richards
Sharon
Truman Says Russia Acting In Good Faith On Berlin Talks
President Truman expressed optimism that Moscow is acting in good faith regarding proposals to end the Berlin blockade. He said continued talks would not occur if he doubted sincerity and noted encouragement from recent U N discussions and U S Soviet exchanges. The president cited State Department statements for details of negotiations.
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Russia
Washington
Truman
Berlin
Wets
U.N
State Department
Death notices list four local residents in 1949
Death notices for Charles Joseph aged 57 of 607 East Long Avenue Mrs W Barnes aged 89 of 1017 Beckford Street Mrs Zenas C Amon aged 78 of 1211 Albert Street and Lydia Hughes aged 70 of Mount Vernon list their last known addresses in a 1949 local column.
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Charles Joseph
East Long Avenue
Joseph W. Barnes
Beckford Street
Zenas C. Amon
Albert Street
Lydia Hughes
Mt. Vernon
Westminster Welcomes New President Dr Will Orr in Colorful Parade
Westminster College in New Wilmington held a vibrant welcome for ninth president Dr Will W Orr on April 27. A parade of student floats led to a review stand at the United Presbyterian church as the town and college celebrated the new leader with cheers, music, and a day off for the community.
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New Castle News
Will W. Orr
Westminster College
New Wilmington
David
Wilson
Arlis
Orr
Westminster
United Presbyterian Church
Waugh Avenue
Market Street
Old Main
New Bedford
Chi Omega
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Kappa Deltas
Sigma Kaps
Alpha Sigma Pi
John Orr
Robert F. Galbreath
Candidates Voice and Public Debate Leave Voters Unsure
The piece notes candidates criticizing long serving officials and urging voters to choose and be persuaded when election time comes. It captures cautious voter sentiment and a mention of weather at 63 degrees as polls approach.
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