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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
1
New York memorial mass planned after the death of baseball slugger George Herman Ruth at Memorial Hospital. The city and nation responded with mourning as hospital staff handled a flood of calls following Ruths passing.
The article claims Babe Ruth suffered neck cancer for two years before dying, noting fans believed he faced health issues only after his hospital operation early last year. It suggests his illness was a closely guarded secret while he continued public appearances.
In response to a stunned public, authorities moved the body to Universal Funeral Chapel for viewing as mourners seek closure. Continued on page nine.
Observers report residents inscribing names on posts at Butler avenue and East Washington street. Reports from other areas note pests and high foot traffic. Rural areas see fruit crops and sugar abundance, while residents stock home canned goods.
A 24 hour state weather summary shows maximum temperature 81 degrees and minimum 57 with no precipitation reported. River stage at 5.5 feet. The record notes higher readings later at 82 and 69 degrees with pressure and precipitation details unclear.
Chicago report says about 24,000 International Harvester workers struck seeking contract talks. CIO-UAW spokesman says the firm rejected a postponement while talks continue, with a final settlement tied to resumed negotiations. Harvester denies proposing any settlement.
Martin Gantz school reunion to be held in the Cathedral dining room at 6 30 PM Thursday. The annual event draws a large crowd with reservations accepted until noon Wednesday. Detroit business man Jake Smith plans to attend with souvenirs for each guest. former pupil Congressman Carroll is also noted.
William S. Casper, 34, from Shenandoah, who escaped Schuylkill county jail 13 weeks ago, is back in custody after his vanity led him to call prison guard Robert Caton. The escapee, serving a sentence for parole violation on a prior assault and battery with attempt to rob charge, revealed his location from Atlantic City. A man seen dragging sacks of stolen corn was later identified in a police lineup.
Firefighters probe a Parker blaze that destroyed the Bridge Inn and caused about 35 dollars in damage. The fire occurred Monday and all seven occupants were rescued.
The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars urged President Truman to appoint a veteran to the vacancy on the U S civil service commission after Arthur Fleming resigned. VFW note no veteran has served on the commission for years and say veterans have been replaced by non veterans. State Commander H V Hartman says war veterans deserve better treatment.
The Executive Committee selected Green Acres Plot off North Main in Meadville as the site for the $500 000 Cribbs Home for aged and retired Methodist ministers and laymen. Announcement by Rev George Palmer will follow at the annual field day in Conneautville where an ox dinner for 500 ministers will be served. A Meadville meeting is set for September 9 during Allegheny conference sessions to discuss building plans and there is already 185 000 dollars pledged in cash toward the project.
Berlin dispatch reports Russians broke into the central Berlin Allied liaison food office, confiscating files slated for transfer to a western sector food office. Telegraft notes Russian troop reinforcements and anti tank guns near Salswedel, about 100 miles west of Berlin, with civilians barred from the area.
President Truman telegraphed his campaign message denouncing Congress for feeble action against high prices. Senator Millikin called the anti inflation program egregious and said it could not be entrusted to the current administration. Truman plans a Labor Day speech in Detroit three weeks before the campaign kickoff.
In Jerusalem a major Arab Jewish artillery fight erupted despite a month old United Nations truce. Egyptian shells hit Jewish positions outside the old city as Israeli batteries answered. Trans Jordan officials alleged Israeli occupation of the Red Cross center and U S consul general John J. MacDonald escaped injury when gunfire hit his car.
Frankfurt August 16 Gen Lucius D Clay U S military governor said he would remain in Germany as long as the government wants him He ruled out resigning even if the western ambassadors in Moscow scrap the West Germany plan in exchange for Russian lifting of the Berlin blockade and a four power conference on Germany He cited no change in his position by the time he spoke
A Royster trial examiner finds two CIO unions, the National Maritime Union and the American Radio Association, guilty of unfair labor practices under the Taft Hartley Act. He cites refusals to bargain in good faith and attempts to force employer discrimination against non union workers.
Babe Ruth dies from throat cancer prompting national mourning in New York. In other dispatches Berlin and Berlin crisis tensions rise as Western diplomats seek an alliance with the United States and Canada. Jerusalem erupts in Arab Jewish shelling while Chicago Harvester workers strike by the thousands.
A reading of the city budget notes a $893,000 general operation figure for 1948 and outlines a proposed one per cent wage tax affecting wages and salaries while exempting pensioners and unearned income in 1949. The ordinance allows taxing net profits and may extend to unearned income within a year or two.
Washington reports say a broad Western pact including Great Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg would bind North America into a military entity against any aggressor. London press previews joint capabilities and needs to Brussels while Washington pushes for U S adherence amid the Berlin blockade crisis and Germany's future. Secretary Forrestal is in Ceneda as diplomats seek coordination.
Sen. Ferguson urges Attorney General Clark to reconsider denying records to a Senate Investigating Committee. He alleges that several espionage suspects kept their posts via influence or neglect and calls for action or a review of the loyalty program. Ferguson asks for a personal meeting to reach a working arrangement.
Two death notices list Wesley Ward of 248 Wheel Falls Street and George J Vogt aged 72 of Elmweed City RB with death dates in August 1948. Local obituary details are sparse in this clipped record.
Washington reporters recount a stalled inquiry into alleged perjury in the Hiss Chambers case. The committee remains split on which witness is telling the truth with key figures like Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers cited. The panel may defer to the U.S. Attorney to determine perjury questions.
Indiantown Gap signals about to rumble with 28th Division artillery units preparing for next week. Soldiers train with range finders and survey instruments while officers, including General F. A. Weber, lead efforts amid river valley shadows along the Susquehanna.
A fragmented note describes a man traveling from the sunny south as a month passes. The text references distant plans, family, and uncertain timing, with a casual tone about return and travel.
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