Dr Francis Named Pennsylvania Ambassador by State Nomination
Dr Thomas Francis former New Castle man receives Pennsylvania Ambassador honor from the State Chamber of Commerce during Pennsy Week. Nomination came from Greater New Castle Association which proposed him among other distinguished former New Castle residents. Francis, son of the late Rev Thomas Francis, was born in Gas City Indiana and raised in New Castle before attending Yale Medical School. He later served as physician to John D Rockefeller and worked with the Rockefeller Foundation on influenza research.
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Thomas Francis
New Castile
Pennsylvania
Francis
Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce
Eee
New Castle
GNCA
Greater
Lincoln-Garfield School
Allerheny College
Meadville
Yale University Medical School
Rockefeller Foundation
John D. Rockefeller
Firemen Seek Parts for 1917 See Feed Relic in Neshannock
Pa Newe reports local firemen purchased a 1917 see feed relic and seek parts for restoration. Call the fire station if you can help with rehabilitation. Downtown sidewalk upgrades proceed in several sections with new trian or walkways welcomed. Neely family yard incident involves Denna Neely of Velant and a wasp nest. The news lobby displays the relic. Meadville hosts Methodist sessions with an assignment announcement on September 1. An honest bus rider returns a lost billfold.
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Neshannock Township
Weather statistics for United States date and river stage
The report notes that the 24 hour period recorded a high of 86 degrees and a low of 71 with unspecified precipitation. River stage measured at 5.3 feet. A year earlier the maximum reached 86 and minimum 71 with precipitation totals not provided.
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United States
Avert Maritime Strike Ends With New Wage Pact
In New York an agreement between the National Maritime Union and 42 shipping companies was reached after 11 hours of talks. The contract includes a monthly wage raise to 12.50 plus other ratings. Ratification by 60,000 union members is expected at meetings across ports next week. Two other engineers and radio operators still seek settlements.
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New York
INS
Ats
Aeress Weins
Wees
Joseph Curran
Mom
Hundreds Honor Rev Fr Streiff Farewell at Ecclesian Hall
Fellows, parishioners, and friends filled Ecclesian Hall to bid farewell to Rev Fr Francis Streiff, pastor of St Joseph’s, as he leaves for new duties in Northside Pittsburgh. The event featured a program directed by Lee Houk, a Barber Shop quartet directed by David Jones, and remarks from Rev Fr John Unger, with gifts from parishioners.
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Francis Streiff
St. Joseph's Church
Northside
Pittsburgh
Lee Houk
Fr. Streiff
David Jones
John M. Unger
Streiff
Gap Awaits Visit By Gen. Bradley
Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania readies for Gen Omar N. Bradley inspection visit scheduled for Thursday. Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler says Bradley will arrive by plane at 9 30 a m and complete a seven hour tour. Bradley formerly commanded the 28th infantry division at Camp Livingston and Camp Gordon Johnston.
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Indiantown Gap
INS
Omar N. Bradley
Pennsylvania National Guard
28Th Infantry Division
Army
Daniel B. Strickler
Bradley
Strickler
Bradley Os
Camp Livingston
Camp Gordon Johnston
Fla
Indiantown
Dewey Responds To Truman Inflation Bill Critique
Governor Thomas E. Dewey plans direct challenge to President Truman over charges the GOP anti inflation bill serves special interests. He also aims to raise the alleged communist influence issue and discuss the 80th Congress with House Speaker Joseph Martin.
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Leo W. O'Brien
Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Joseph Martin
Martin
Massachusetts
Western defense talks hint at Western Union alliance
Secretary Forrestal returning from mutual defense talks in Canada denied shortening his Ottawa visit for an emergency. He did not explain canceling a talk in Ogdensburg New York. Officials noted Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg press for strong U S Canadian support of a defensive bloc. Claxton confirmed defense cooperation talks with Forrestal and both governments planned to continue discussions.
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Washington
INS
Forrestal
Canada
Secretary of
National Defense
Otta
Ogdensburg
N. Y
State Department
Europe
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Ottawa
Claxton
U. S. Defense
Supplies Arrive for Colonist Band Exhibition in Philadelphia
A cargo from England bearing plates buttons shoes locks keys nails and tea kettles arrived in Philadelphia for exhibit in the Army district engineer offices. After display the relics will be donated to museums.
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Philadelphia
INS
England
Army District Engineer
Thousands Pay Tribute To Babe Ruth At Yankee Stadium
Thousands of mourners gathered at the Yankee Stadium shrine for Babe Ruth, with 50,000 paying quiet homage through the night as police turned back at least 20,000 others. The vigil reflected the immense national regard for the baseball legend after his death from throat cancer.
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Davis J. Walsh
International News Service
New York
Yankee Stadium
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Soviet Teacher In New York Still Fights For Life
Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina the Soviet school teacher remained critically ill in Roosevelt hospital New York after a severe injury from a so called freedom jump. Doctors reported high fever and extensive injuries while noting temporary rest but no real improvement. She received blood transfusions penicillin and sedation as officials monitored her condition.
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New York
Oksana Kosenkina
Roosevelt Hospital
Pittsburgh barbers raise hair cut price to $1.25
Pittsburgh economists were asked for input as barbers raised the standard haircut price to 1.25 dollars, a 20 percent increase. The move halved the previous price of one dollar and a half, signaling a pricing compromise between existing costs and higher targets.
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Pittsburgh
Fire damages Fassinger and Sons plant in Cascade street
Firemen answered a 12:50 am alarm at Fassinger and Sons Co on Cascade street. The roof and chimney of the machine shop burned due to heated material drying and a spark, discovered by a workman who exited the plant. Damage was about $100 per Fire Chief Herman F. Steinbrink.
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Fassinger and Sons Co
Cascade Street
Herman F. Steinbrink
Fireman Injured En Route to Neshannock Shed Fire
while answering an alarm at the home of Howard Reno on OW Plank Road in Neshannock township Richard Joyce of R D 5 fell and dislocated his shoulder. He was taken to Jamison Memorial hospital for treatment. The blaze destroyed a shed but was not serious, Fire Chief James Messner said.
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Howard Reno
OW Plank Road
Neshannock Township
Richard Joyce
Joyce
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Reno
James Messner
Hazlecroft Avenue Ready for Blacktop Surfacing
City Engineer John Z. Street announced Hazlecroft avenue east of Highland has received a base paving and is prepared for blacktop surfacing. Work on the Hazlecroft to Northview avenues sanitary sewer is set to begin within a few days.
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Hazlecroft Avenue
Highland
John Z. Street
Hazlecroft
Northview Avenues
State forecasts 52 million roasting ears for Pennsylvania
The State Department of Agriculture forecasts a peak roasting ears yield of 52,020,000 for the season, about 4.5 million more than 1947. Fresh-cut corn will reach markets quickly as farmers harvest before daylight with headlights. Beet and cabbage production rise while celery and snap beans drop from last year.
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Harrisburg
State Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania American Legion Opens 20th Annual Convention
Philadelphia hosts seven thousand delegates for four day sessions at Convention Hall with a memorial service for war dead. Maj Gen Daniel Strickler and Major Bernard Samuel speak. Lawrence Trainor expected to become commander. Resolutions seek veterans benefits universal military training and low cost housing. Service officers meet and coordinate with Veterans Administration. Homer D. Sarge to speak at Bellevue Stratford conference.
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Philadelphia
INS
The
American Legion
Daniel B. Strickler
Bernard Samuel
Lawrence Trainor
Duquesne
Jets Windsor
Harrisburg
Edward A. Linsky
Legion
Veterans Administration
Homer D. Sarge
State American Legion
Bellevue- Stratford
Defense Secre tary Forrestal Returns Boosting Alliance Hopes
The rush to Washington by Forrestal signals renewed Western Europe North American defense ties amid talks on a European alliance. Moscow observers expect Russia Western diplomatic talks to wrap up this week as Moscow pursues Berlin crisis diplomacy with Britain and France.
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Washington
Truman
Moscow
Berlin
London
Gas line explosion kills welder and burns foreman in Butler County
A ten inch gas main explosion near Pleasant Valley, near Prospect in Butler County, killed 60 year old Charles Elis and burned 61 year old Charles C Grine, the foreman. Grine is in Jameson Memorial Hospital with serious upper body burns. Investigators probe cause as highway damage and several trucks burn. total damage around 50000 dollars.
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Manufacturers Light and Heat Company
Pleasant Valley
Prospect
Butler County
Charles Elis
Slippery Rock
Charles C. Grine
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Dewey backs full Italian participation in colonial resources
Governor Thomas E. Dewey supported full Italian participation in developing resources of the former Italian colonies. He spoke with leaders from Italian organizations about economic issues and US Italian relations. The United States is negotiating Italy's colonies with Britain France and the Soviet Union and may refer peace terms to the United Nations if no early agreement is reached.
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Albany
N. Y
INS
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
United States
Great Britain
France
Soviet Union
Italy
United Nations
Hiss Admits Shocking Chambers Meeting Details Revealed
Rep McDowell of the House committee says Alger Hiss acknowledged knowing Whittaker Chambers as George Crosley during the 1930s. Hiss testified at a New York secret hearing that he sublet an apartment to Crosley and lent him an old car to aid Chambers, while denying prior knowledge. The leak of a lie detector test sparked calls for a probe, rejected as the panel stays focused on espionage.
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Raymond Wilcoveln
Matt Corres
Washington
Alger Hiss
House Committee On un-American Activities
McDowell
Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Chambers
Secert
New York
Thomas
Rep
Klein
N. Y
Crosley
Carnegie Foundation For International Peace
Champs
Obituary Snippet Names Francis Fike and Samuel J Steuart
The fragment mentions Francis Fike aged 88 of Mercer and Mrs Samuel J Steuart aged 0 of Enon Valley R D 1, indicating a brief obituary notice.
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Francis Fike
Mercer
Samuel J. Steuart
Enon Valley
R. D
City Interconnection Plan Aims to By Pass Main Thoroughfares
The proposed route would link north south and west sections to divert traffic from the central area. It would connect with the end of Sampson street where the new Route 422 meets the city and by pass Washington street while widening South Jefferson.
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Hassmanly
Aeno Cn Grove
Haa
Sampson Street
Washington Street
South
Jefferson
Opposition Forms to Block Constitutional Assembly
Argentina's President faced growing opposition within his own government as a proposal for a special constitutional assembly encountered resistance in the Peronist dominated congress. The move aimed to perpetuate the regime but met early headwinds.
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Buenos Aires
INS
Congress
Feasting on bantam corn stirs odd portrait
A fragmented OCR passage describes a man with a shaved ear and mustache, resembling a well-fed youth. The narrator notes his appearance and odd phrasing as he is said to be feasting on corn, with garbled lines about his looks and state.
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Pa Newe
Come Trians
Eees
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Velant
Neely
Theews
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C Connors
Lesian Club
Sodality
Gap
Gen. Bradley
U. S. Army Chief of Staff
TV Cross Word
Commie
America
George Durno
N.S
Butler Eagle
Doug DeCoux
Chartes Ehkis
Chartes Grine
Mr. Baseball
Kosenkina
Hurt
Russia
Roosevelt
Stockholm
Sweden
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Seta
Gine
Jameson Memorial
George Crosley
Sampson
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