Rumor Sokolovsky Being Removed Amid Berlin Tense Talks
Thousands gathered at Templehof to watch American planes deliver over 1500 tons of supplies as British and American officials held a secret briefing on Berlin developments. Reports circulated that Marshal Sokolovsky was likely to be removed from command amid tensions with the Soviets.
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Iman
Red Reply
Britain
Leuis Douglas
Josephb. Chifley
Eral Lucius D. Clay
Clay
Berlin
Vassili Sokolovsky
Germany
Sokolovsky
Gaton Airfield
Sir Brian Robertson
London
Weather Notes and Local Farming Updates
A reader reports on spraying rains needed for lawns and sun exposed areas turning brown. Dusty dirt streets persist where oiling is lacking. New Castle police managed heavy traffic during a three tier event and handled it well. Farms in Lawrence County show wheat harvesting by straight cut methods not yet widespread.
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Lawrence County
Weather summary for port district 24 hour period
United States weather statistics report a 24 hour period ending 9 am with a maximum of 87.1 and 63 river stage 5 feet. Sunday morning period shows a maximum of 88 and minimum 57 with no precipitation.
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United States
Final Sesqui parade caps week of Fraternal Day celebration
A huge crowd watched the Fraternal Day parade mark the close of the Sesquicentennial week with a colorful float display. The procession featured decorative paper, tinsel, flowers, and many participants as it wound through the streets ending the festive sequence begun Monday.
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Finis
Om Page Nine
Sesqui Noted As Notable City Milestone Finish
Sesqui marked a celebratory week in New Castle with the finale of Taggart stadium shows. The crowd packed the concrete stadium for Castle Cade’s final performance as part of the fifteenth anniversary festivities.
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Sesqui
John Carlysle Stewart
New Castle
Mr. Stewart
Pa Nene
Taggart Stadium
Castle- Cade
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Douglas Is Out Of Picture for Vice President
Philadelphia July 12 A Democratic HQ spokesman said Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas is completely out of the race for the vice presidential nomination. Publicity director Redding said friends of Douglas told him he would not accept if offered and that Douglas is entirely out of the picture.
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Philadelphia
INS
Democratic
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Oe Redding
Democratic National Com
Hi Pagatha
Douglas
Ane Cde
Na Pressen
Srousinn
Redding
Bart Richards
Steff Corre
Allen Barkley
Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Poe
Favors Bover
Smart Guarnsers
David Lawrence
Barkley
Lawrence
Will of Carol Landis Read by Family in Hollywood
The late Carol Landis will be read today before her immediate family. The estate is valued at under $100,000. The earlier thought of a later will is discarded. The present will reportedly names her mother, Mrs. Clara Landis, as chief beneficiary.
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Hollywood
INS
Carol Landis
Miss Landis
Clara Landis
Pepper Volunte ers To Lead Democratic Effort In Philadelphia
Florida Senator Claude Pepper offered to lead the party at the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. He said only a liberal candidate can win and would accept the nomination, stepping into Eisenhower's vacancy as Truman’s campaign neared. The news conference was held at the Democrats’ convention city HQ, with Eisenhower banners still present.
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Philadelphia
INS
Philly
Claude Pepper
Florida
Barkus
Willin
Truman
Sen
Pepper
Gen
Eisenhower
United States seeks urgent U N Security Council session
The U S delegation requests an immediate U N Security Council session to hear mediator Count Bernadotte's Palestine report. Bernadotte arrives in New York planning consultations with U N leaders after failing to obtain a four week truce in Holy Land. The request targets an afternoon or evening meeting.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United States
United Nations
Security Council
Folke Bernadotte
Holy Land
New York
Count Bernadotte
U. N
Palestine
Jet Propelled Planes Start Trans Atlantic Flight
Sixteen F 80 Shooting Stars began the first jet propelled trans Atlantic flight from Selfridge Field Michigan. The route includes stops at Bangor Maine Goose Bay Labrador Greenland Iceland Stornoway Scotland and Odiham England with Wiesbaden as the final destination. The air force said the longest leg will be under 800 miles though the F 80 range is about 1000 miles.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
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Selfridge Field
Airforce
Wiesbaden
Germany
Bangor
Met
Goose Bay
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Stornoway
Scotland
Odiham
England
Death Record entries for Erie area listed
Death notices from Erie dated July 12 1948 list Joseph Baldwin McClaren 75 at 416 Whippe Street Frank J Nugent 62 at 5 Atlantic Avenue Miss Jessie Bewden 80 at 919 Lerain Ave Paul Harttunen 11 at Bease ee cawin Ss etc. Nicola Armanda Ed enburx Mrs Walter McDowell 213 Green Street John Baugh 43 B D 2 Dan Schuller 61 West 4
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Whippe Street
Frank J. Nugent
Atlantic Avenue
Jessie Ae Bewden
Lerain
Paul Harttunen
Beaseee Cawin
Sero
Erie
Nicola Armanda
Enburx
Walter McDowell
Green Street
John Baugh
Dan Schuller
West
Stassen Silent On Offer At College
Harold Stassen former Minnesota governor declines to comment on reports he was offered the presidency of the University of Pennsylvania. He says he has no comment to make on rumors about his future plans after his failed bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
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ST. Paul
Minn
INS
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
University of Pennsylvania
Stassen
Britain Decides On Berlin Action Amid Starvation Siege
London reports informed sources say Britain has a final plan if the Soviet Union refuses to end Berlin’s starvation siege. No public decision on whether to force a blockade or concede. cabinet secrecy persists until Moscow replies. General Robertson was briefed by defense chief Hollis as Bevin and officials converge on Berlin.
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London
Berlin
Truman's Plas Are Still Secret
President Truman kept in touch by telephone with Democratic leaders in Philadelphia while the White House withheld any public display of convention plans. Officials would not reveal a personal choice for vice president or confirm his presence at the Philadelphia nominating event.
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Washington
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Truman
Philadelphia
White House
Tim His
Barkley and Douglas Lead In Running Mate Talk
The piece notes Allen Barkley of Kentucky and William O Douglas as frontrunners for the running mate slot. It mentions Allen Barkley pressing for the nomination with hopes of pairing him with Douglas, while Joseph C O Mahoney’s support fades.
Local 1671 Meeting Votes on New Contract at Cathedral
Wednesday meeting of Locel 1671 the International Appaniation of Sinclaares will discuss a new contract offered by United se r and a Co. The meeting is set for Friday at o'clock to decide on pew content and dining room improvements for better accommodation.
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Sinclaares
United: Ser and A Co
Arfai Te
Opening Day Actions At Democratic National Convention
July 12 program outlines opening day events with calls to order in EDT by Mayor David Lawrence, remarks by Sen. Karl Mundt and Sen. Alben Barkley, national anthem performances, and introductions of temporary officers and committee leaders.
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David Lawrence
Cardinal Dougherty
Phila
Lucy Mearee
Mayer Lawrence
Dorothy Vredenburgh
Democratic National Committee
Sen
Oarl Memesst
Fence Freer
Shel
Pepenete Onene Eee
Arthur C. Kaufmann
Pech Cement
Merce
Francis J. Meyers
Albert Canoeemield
All-Philadelphia Committee
National Committee
Joe L. Tl Pethe
McGrath
Fred Pierce Carson
Phil Regan
Richard Tucker
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
India
Military Transport Arrives. Next of Kin Notified
The Army reports the arrival of a transport vessel at Oglethorpe Victory and lists next of kin for several fallen orMissing soldiers. Named next of kin include Salvatore Bellissimo of Ellwood City, Andy Diata of New Castle, Herbert Donley of Ellwood City, and others across Ellwood City and New Castle areas.
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Bate
S. Army
Oglethorpe
Department of the Armyg
Wach
Theseli County
Cpl
Ne Bellissimo
U. Ss
Salvatore Bellissimo
Franklin Avenue
Ellwood City
John L. Diana
U.S.’ Army
Next of
Andy Diata
South Lafayette Street
New Castle
Louis L. Donley
Herbert H. Donley
Mt. Rt. 7
Ellwood
Ine Est
King summons British general on Berlin blockade crisis
London July 12 The King summoned Lieut. Gen. Sir Brian Robertson British commander in Germany to Buckingham Palace to report on the Soviet Berlin blockade Sources said the summons indicates a grave crisis and Britain has reached a final decision if the Russians refuse to end the starvation siege of Berlin
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London
INS
George
Brian Robertson
Germany
Buckingham Palace
Berlin
Robertson
Britain
Inside Today's News Page Classified Fragments
Fragmentary OCR reads show scattered items including entries labeled Obituary and Editorial with unclear details. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, making specific facts impossible to confirm from the legible portions.
Sn convention confronts split over vice presidential nomination
The convention opens at 11 30 a m EDT amid a southern revolt against the President and a bid by southern leaders to install a candidate to preside. The dispute centers on the vice presidential nomination and party unity in Saco.
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Stiol
Saco
Fragmentary report notes a late start time
The piece mentions a session that began at an unclear time and refers to a late start around 11:98 a m. The text is incomplete leaving precise details uncertain.
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Fieally
Court hears Dixon Nelson bid for second place in race
Fragmentary text indicates discussion of a candidate named Dixie Nelson and a court view on placing second in an election or contest. The snippet mentions Philadelphia and a justice willing to second a position, with ongoing page continuation.
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Ana Nelson
William D
Truman
Ee Dow
Philadelphia
Philly politics and wage talk stir the town
Rumors swirl about a prominent Philadelphia figure named Harry and his possible first move in politics. The text notes area residents debating fate and gatekeeping, while local workers in Philadelphia observe wages at 68 today.
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Oly
Harry
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