21 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1948
Page
1
The White House announced President Truman will deliver the address in person. He aims to finish work on key legislation and proposes two new measures: an anti inflation bill and admission of 200,000 displaced persons replacing a prior rejected plan.
A Pa Newe tribe member reports a large raccoon ran across Croten avenue in front of a car during a morning commute. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Report notes Ne River at 5.1 feet for the same dale, indicating river stage conditions and potential impact on nearby areas as water remains steady across readings. Local observers track stage changes and forecast potential shifts affecting flood risk and drainage.
Marshal Tio and Interior Minister Rankovitch lead 2000 delegates expected to endorse Tito and government leaders policies amidst Cominform denunciations of anti-Soviet stance. Delegates have few warnings about foreign Communist parties boycotting the congress.
State Highway workers manage traffic on Route 68 between New Castle and Ellwood to divert vehicles. Detour directs drivers from Ellwood City toward Route 422 and Weigletown to reach New Castle while repairs proceed.
A foreign minister stated today that the United States has protested strongly against charges that Pin backed a plot to murder Czech Communist leaders. The note demanded an apology and retraction of the charges against Czech citizens.
Paris July 21 President Vincent Auriol continued his search for a new premier. Andre Marie, radical Socialist minister of justice in the Schuman cabinet, remained the leading speculation as the likely candidate to form a new government despite meeting difficulties.
In Pittsburgh many 16 year olds visited recruiting offices after 9 p.m. last night to learn about enlisting. The Navy, limiting to 26 men daily, had over 80 candidates in line by 8 a.m. today, with recruiters stressing benefits of a three year enlistment over one year.
Ralph Bunche, director of the Palestine secretariat, sent information to Lake Success after interviewing three eyewitnesses to the shooting. Firemen answered a still alarm at 10:45 at Dom's Furniture, 666 Rant Sppunetes street, finding rubbish afire but no loss.
Fragmentary report mentions celts and water curing malaria, with references to corn growth and a veteran named Joseph Correira. The text is garbled, unusable for a solid news item, but suggests a local claim about health and agriculture.
Berlin dispatch says Russians are building barricades on roads and in fields close to the American zonal boundary west of Berlin to block blockade-running. DENA notes anti tank style barriers resemble war era installations and claim Soviet planes will stage high altitude training from 15 000 to 18 000 feet over the airfield in the British corridor from Hamburg.
A se July 21 incident recounts an aircraft that pitched and somersaulted while attempting a water landing. The pilot escaped as observers noted the craft dragged and wheels touched water before sinking.
A massive structure, claimed to be among the largest of its kind in the United States, burned for more than five hours. Firefighters battled the inferno as the blaze released thick smoke and sent crews to secure nearby properties. No injuries were reported as of early evening.
New York dispatch reports the Communist party leadership under arrest in New York. William Z Foster, party chief, held on federal charges and bond set at 98 000. A seventh man jailed in Detroit, FBI seeks five more arrests as 12 party leaders are targeted.
Air Force officials said B28 planes in England will start training drills near the former German U boat base of Heligoland, signaling intensified air force activity in the region. The move follows ongoing strategic operations aimed at countering maritime threats and securing air superiority over the area.
Floodwaters surged through Emporia Kansas on July 21 with the Cottonwood and Neosho rivers rising rapidly. Highways were cut off and the city faced record water levels as streets flooded and residents faced evacuation.
The draft law and registration setup move the machinery toward activation. Local draft boards will be composed of civilians drawn from areas with populations under 100000, and will include no reserve or National Guard personnel.
Reported incidents near the Palestine border rise as Syrian and Israeli forces exchange mortar fire and border tensions persist. A Reuters dispatch notes continued clashes and dispatches from Damascus amid escalating violence in the region.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Marshall Washington and Secretary of State with unclear accusations and acts. No coherent event or entities to confirm a factual card item.
The handworkers at the United Engineering Foundry resume renewed talks to avert a strike, aiming to resolve wage and condition disputes. Union negotiators press for improved pay, hours, and safety measures as discussions continue.
An incomplete account notes British ministers in Europe meeting to discuss Bevin's policies and a large shipment arrival. The report mentions Ernest and Sir William Strang as figures, with remarks on satisfactory discussions and expectations of bilateral talks.
Death notices list George Davide aged 62 of 1180, Mrs Anne Quinn Zimmerly at 527 Avenue, Semeei B. Martian born 1917 RD 3 Rook, with no further details or dates provided.
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