09 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
1
The Fraternal Day parade starts at two o clock from Division and Home streets. It proceeds down Moravia then up Long Avenue to Mill then Croton to Ington, ending near Croton. Dozens of floats are expected to appear along the route.
Secretary of State Marshall denounced renewed fighting in Palestine as deplorable and urged both sides toward a ceasefire. He said responsibility is for the Security Council to decide, and the United States has taken steps to safeguard American interests during the conflict.
Saturday marks the Sesqui week ending with a Fraternal Day parade in the afternoon and the Castleade final at Taggart stadium in the evening. Mrs. William Lestas reports a humorous incident with a baby picture on display near the museum exit as a passerby asked about the baby.
Daily weather report lists high of 70 and low of 58. The data mirrors statistics from the same date last year. The entry is brief and reads as a routine archival note.
Philadelphia reports Democratic leaders plan for President Truman and his running mate to appear together in Philadelphia next Thursday to accept nominations. The vice presidential nominee remains unsettled though Truman’s first ballot nomination appears likely amid moves to block an Eisenhower bid and assurances from Justice William O. Douglas. The convention opens Monday with strategists confident the anti Truman revolt will be quelled.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized an average 17 percent increase in eastern passenger fares for 61 railroads. Basic coach rates rise from 2.5 to 3 cents per mile and Pullman and parlor cars from 3.5 to 4 cents per mile. The new rates take effect after five days' notice. attention to commuter rates remains unchanged.
Soviet propaganda clashes with Allied airlift to Berlin as the massive supply mission continues. A U S C 47 crash near Koenigstein after takeoff from Wiesbaden Kills three crew and a civilian passenger.
The Pittsburgh Coal company announces an 85 per ton increase in retail coal prices, the first rise since the new United Mine Workers contract. The move follows a 46 cent mine increase and aims to cover higher production costs, wage raises, and elevated freight rates.
About five to ten thousand Chinese university students and others marched in Peiping against martial law. They presented a petition to Gen Li Tsung Jen demanding lifting of martial law the release of students arrested recently and inquiry into the fatal shooting and injuries in last Monday’s riot.
The United States Britain and France are expected to publish notes today demanding Moscow lift the Berlin blockade. The notes filed through Soviet ambassadors in Washington London and Berlin may open talks on all outstanding issues and revive prospects for a Big Four foreign ministers council. Secretary Marshall signaled willingness to resume meetings if substantive agreement is assured.
Democratic leader J Howard McGrath said no Eisenhower entry will be presented to the Democratic convention and that no candidate would oppose President Truman. He cited detoured anti Truman efforts and reports that Mayor William O Dwyer may withdraw from the Philadelphia anti Truman caucus set for tomorrow night.
Three railroad brotherhoods press for a 3 per day raise after accepting a 1.24 daily bump in a White House settlement ending an 18 month dispute. Truman seized the railroads on May 10 to avert a strike and orders oversee operation.
Washington July 9 Industry sources say steel production may fall to 75 percent capacity by end of next week unless government injunction halts the captive coal strike. Federal Judge T Golda borough ordered L L Lewis to show cause next Wednesday why a temporary injunction should not be issued against the four day old walkout by steel company miners in six states. National Labor Relations Board official Bert N. Denham charged Lewis with pressing an illegal union shop clause in the 1948 soft coal wage contract.
Minneapolis authorities probe a double murder and death by self harm tied to a lengthy family court dispute over a 13 acre estate. Dr James Reynolds 66 and Mercedes Reynolds 63 were found shot in their mansion while John Leborius 55 died of poison near a caretaker’s house after a custody battle. Sheriff Ed Ryan noted Leborius was ordered to leave by 8 am. Court records show Leborius had sought control of the family home after last year’s filing by his sister, the executor of their mother’s estate. Judge William Anderson dismissed the suit.
Washington reports that officials see a cooling tide of Communist aggression. They cite Finnish parliamentary losses for the Reds, the Tito incident in Yugoslavia and Cominform tensions as recent setbacks.
Butler police report David A. Bruner 42 of Braddock was killed in an argument early today when Walter Aaron Zink 56 struck his stepson with a shoe. J. Charles Dengler said the incident occurred in Butler.
Berlin dispatch reports Soviet controlled press attacking western Allies to turn Germans against the west amid Berlin power cuts caused by the Allied blockade. Observers say the barrage may reflect Soviet fear that their blockade could boomerang and turn Berliners against them.
During the Sesquicentennial celebration emergency stations staffed by the Red Cross were set up at the Pennsylvania Power building on the public square and at Taggart Stadium. Citizens are urged to seek first aid at these points if needed and to remember the flag bearing the Red Cross symbol.
The United States moves to curb renewed hostilities in Palestine as the four week truce expires. Representative Jessup warns that renewed fighting will trigger calls for enforcing peace, with the Security Council meeting at 3 p.m. to assess the situation and potential actions.
Paul B. MacCready 22 of San Marino California completed a 222 mile motor glide from Elmira to a farm near Burton Ohio. He landed in a cut wheat field owned by Herman Pirchner Cleveland night club owner seven hours after departure. The flight was the final of five in the Soaring races with his best prior glide 166 miles from Elmira to Trenton.
Thomas Justin White, president of the Chicago Herald American and general manager of the New York Journal American, died suddenly at the Chicago club. He was 64.
Reports describe bombing and air raid sirens in Tel Aviv with shelters filled as Egyptian forces launch attacks. The chaos disrupts daily life while cross‑regional tensions rise and regional leaders discuss ongoing violence and possible ceasefire efforts.
Dengeee, president of Precision Foundry, spoke after midnight about ongoing difficulties at the East ee Smears plant. He said the company could be able to resume operations as soon as the issues are fixed. The foundry was valued at $700.
Wet weather keeps the Sesqui meeting in doubt with postponements and canceled activities. Organizers warn of slow progress as audiences wait and vendors adapt plans. Local officials urge patience while forecasts call for more showers through the week.
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