Truman Signs New Social Security Increase and Coverage
President Truman signed a law boosting maximum social security payments from 85 to 150 dollars a month and extending coverage to about 10 million more workers. The measure raises payroll taxes over 20 years, expanding eligibility to roughly 45 million people and broadening self employed, domestic workers, farm helpers, government employees, and nonprofit workers’ coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Truman
Congress lifts Social Security benefits by about seventeen percent
Congress enacted major changes in the Social Security Act including a roughly 17 percent increase for current beneficiaries. Myron notes indicate further details continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Myron
Wallet Found Reunites Owner After Coun ty Line Discovery
Mrs Alfred Cartwright reports finding a wallet on on street that contained a considerable sum of money and returned it after identifying the owner. New Castle areas endured heavy rain late Sunday evening with lighter rain in North and Little Beaver sections, soaking gardens and corn fields. Street logged several inches of water around 10 45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Cartwright
County Line Street
New Castle
Little Beaver
Daily Weather Report With Scattered Showers and Warmth
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, continued warmth through tonight and tomorrow. Low tonight 64 to 68, high tomorrow 85. US weather stats show 24 hours ending 4 am: max 88, min 68, precip 0.30 inches, river stage 5.4 feet. Earlier period ending Sunday 9 am: max 88, reefer temp 6 hours traces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Renewed Kremlin diplomatic offensive signals new charges
The United States reads two new Communist notes as the start of a renewed Kremlin diplomatic offensive during the Korean War era. China accuses raid injuries and damage near Manchuria Yalu River while Russia protests Gen MacArthur freeing war criminals on parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Kremlin
Manchuria
Yalu River
State Department
Gen. MacArthur
Japan
Physician Charles Flannery Dies After Forty Years Practice
Death claimed New Castle physician Dr. Charles Francis Flannery at 12 50 p m Sunday August 27 in Cleveland Clinic Hospital after a week as patient He was born February 9 1876 in New Castle and earned his MD in 1911 He led state and national eclectic medical groups serving as president in 1949 and held multiple leadership roles within Pennsylvania and national societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Charles Francis Flannery
North
Mercer Street
Cleveland, O
Flannery
New Castle
Peter and
Seranda Flannery
Martin Gantz
Eclectic Medical
Lawrence Caginty Medical Society
Medical Society
State of Pennsylvania
State Eclectic Medical Society
Wed
Big Three To Meet In New York September 12
The State Department said the foreign ministers of the United States Britain and France will meet in New York on September 12 to discuss developments affecting the three nations. Secretary Acheson British Foreign Secretary Bevan and French Foreign Minister Schuman will lead a three day session following preliminary Washington talks to set a comprehensive agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
United States
Britain
France
New York
State Acheson
Bevan
Schuman
Washington
Four Injured When Car Hits Pole On Highland Avenue
At 10 25 p m Saturday Nick Toschi Jr 18 drove a car owned by Glenn Frazier to the 2300 block Highland Avenue losing control while reaching for an ash tray Four occupants were injured and transported to Jameson Memorial hospital with abrasions lacerations and fractures Mary Ann Cassella Kathleen DeSimone and Mike Toscani were named among the injured Toschi not in the vehicle at the time of crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Toschi, Jr
Uber Street
Highland Avenue
Toschi
Mary Ann Cassella
Taylor Street
Kathleen DeSimone
Sutton Street
Mike Toscani
Pollock Avenue
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Glenn Frazier
R. D
Death notices listed in August 28 1950 record
A August 28 1950 death record listing several individuals with ages and addresses. Names include Dr. C. F. Flannery 74 233 North Mercer street and Miss Mary Elizabeth Kays 76 New Bedford, Mrs. Ray C. Zeigler 62 504 West Park Way, Earnest W. Cunningham 57 R. D. 4, Mrs. George W. Johnson 66 309 Bell avenue, Mrs. Luther M. Buchanan 78 1812 Delaware avenue, Infant Mansfield 1 North Front street, Herbert F. Krueger 51 98 South Lee avenue, ae L. George 85 40 North Cosel, 92 215 North Jef Pn street, ae Cripps 74 Beaver Falls, Infant Richard Dele Alen 840 Morton street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Flannery
Mercer Street
Mary Elizabeth Kays
New Bedford
Ray C. Zeigler
West Park Way
Earnest W. Cunningham
R. D
George W. Johnson
Bell Avenue
Luther M. Buchanan
Delaware Avenue
Infant Mansfield
North Front Street
Herbert F. Krueger
Lee Avenue
Ae L. George
Cosel
Jef Pn Street
Ae Cripps
Beaver Falls
Richard Dele Alen
Morton Street
Maliks Move Overshadows UN Korea Report Session
Lake Success N Y delegates hold a private session at 3 p m to discuss a Soviet claim that the UN acted illegally in Korea. Malik opposes the report but the council plans to endorse it despite demands to acknowledge invalid procedures during June without Russia and China.
Gulf Of Mexico Storm Near Hurricane Strength
A tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico about 250 miles west of Havana is approaching hurricane proportions with winds near 70 mph. Gales extend 125 miles from the center as it moves west-northwest at ~8 mph. Storm warnings flash along the lower Florida Keys and small craft from northwest Florida to east Louisiana coast are advised to stay in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
INS
Gulf of Mexico
Havana
Cuba
Florida Keys
Florida
Louisiana
MacArthur Statement Suppressed By White House Action
President Truman ordered Gen Douglas MacArthur not to publish a 1500 word statement on Formosa policy but the entire text was released by error. The White House said the withdrawal came directly from Truman and stressed he must be the voice of U S foreign policy. The message had been sent to the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment for 11 30 a m today and was read by newsmen before withdrawal orders prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
U. S
Formosa
MacArthur
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Press Association
VFW
White House
United States
MacArthur Withdraws Message To Veterans Of Foreign Wars
Gen Douglas MacArthur abruptly withdraws a 1500 word message to the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment amid Tokyo to Chicago dispatches. News from Chicago notes speculation he acted under House direction as his message read by Jade Le commander on site before cancellation.
Railroads Operate Under Army Supervision Amid Labor Tension
Railroads ran smoothly under Army supervision on day two, but both sides blamed the other for delays. Managers charged unions with an uncompromising stance while union officials cited the wage hour dispute that led President Truman to intervene and seek a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
John R. Steelman
Truman
Barn Struck By Lightning Inflicts Heavy Loss
Lightning struck the Amish farmer A S Mast’s barn on the New Wilmington Volant road near New Wilmington on Saturday at 3 pm. The fire destroyed the barn and over 1,000 bushels of grain 40 tons of hay and farm machinery. No insurance was carried and adjoining buildings were saved with help from Fire Chief and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A S. Mast
New Wilmington-Volant Road
New Wilmington
Ae Eae Inent
Order Eleven Red Leaders To Be Jailed
New York August 28. Eleven communist leaders convicted of subversive conspiracy were ordered jailed by the U S circuit court of appeals. They will be sent to jail in 30 days with a 2 1 decision in which the court upheld the motion to remand them as they remain active in the conduct for which they were convicted last October. All have been free on bail. The 30 day grace runs while they may appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New , York
INS
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Learned Hand
U. S
Irving S. Saypol
Communist Party Politburo
Supreme Court
Jackson
Washington
Heavy B 29 raids hit North Korea iron works
Tokyo reports a large B 29 Superforts force attacking North Korea targets including Kyomipo Iron Works amid claims of crippling damage. Far East Air Force spokesman notes new strikes after an earlier day of significant blows and fighter sorties by F 80s and F 51s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
INS
North Korea
Kyomipo
Far East
Plan To Form Auxiliary Of Henry Home
Local women announce the initial meeting to organize an auxiliary for the Margaret Henry home. The first gathering is set for September 18 at 9 p m at the Eagles hall South Street entrance. Led by Mrs Richard Marquis and Mrs James W Moorehead, the group will send letters to civic and fraternal women's groups and invite all interested ladies to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Henry
Eagles
South Street
YWCA
Richard Marquis
James W. Moorehead
Coopera
Chinese Red Armies Now In North Korea Claim
Chinese nationalist intelligence says three Russian equipped Chinese communist armies crossed into Korea last month. They report 270000 troops massed on the Yalu river frontier as eight more armies, two cavalry divisions and one artillery division are positioned nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
ENS
Korea
Yalu River
North Korea
U. S
Probing Attacks Toward Pusan Also Repulsed
South Korean forces aided by American troops repelled multiple Red offensives along the eastern front from Ushung and Kigye to Pohang, preserving the port and airfield. U.S. units and naval power repelled probing attacks on the southern coast while air forces hit North Korea's steel industry and a tally of vessels sunk or disabled rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Ushung
Kigye
Pohang
United Nations
Korea
U.S
Pusan
Tiver
Taegu
North Korea
Ome
Ian al
Douglas MacArthur
Withdrawals In Korea Are Now At End
Lt Gen Walton H Walker at U S Eighth Army HQ Korea declares the withdrawal era over and calls the enemy’s current offensive his last gasp. He urges Allied troops to press the attack to speed victory as UN forces grow stronger daily and prepare a coming counter offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
INS
Walton H. Walker
United Nations
Kore
Walker
Georg S. Patton Jr
Spring rookie stars fade as team falters
In the early season notes the rookies excel and the manager smiles, but as spring progresses the team slides into trouble with poor discipline and dwindling confidence, leaving the youngsters blamed for the decline.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ng PA Rae
Daily Weather Report
South Korea
Acme Telephoto
John Shipster
Jeff Bucknal
Andrew Brown
John Slim
Slim
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
William Slim
Imperial General Staff
George Moise
I. N
Moscow
F. Flannery
Highland Ave
Malik
Security Council
Pierre J. Huss
Robert G. Nixon
SN. 8
Charles Ross
Ross
Chicago
Jyde A. le
Inc
Lewis
Army
Phillips J. Peck
N. S
Kansas City
Kathryn Pieper
Frances Dee Day
Henry Home
Inside Today's
Cross Word
Society
Arthur Mometer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!