31 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1948
Page
1
Allied officials report Molotov’s sudden absence as Berlin talks stall for two weeks awaiting a Russian note reply. Western leaks from London and Paris are believed to have informed him, prompting delay and possible tolerance of western Germany’s economic consolidation during negotiations.
Pa Newe records Ramelli seen walking along a street in the city. The note documents the sighting with basic location and subject identified.
Ellwood City men J Nelson Runyan and John R Runyan purchased the six story Greer block on North Mercer Street Ellwood City from Mrs Amanda Greer Love The price was not disclosed part of the price included a Line Avenue service station Renovation plans were announced for 1949 with the building containing three first floor business spaces and upper floor offices and apartments at the northeast corner of Mercer Street and Sycamore Bay.
Budapest July 31. Communist police report written evidence that Czernoky an official to Egypt conspired to arrange Zoltan Tildys escape with a US Air Force General in Zurich Switzerland He acted as agent for US and British missions in Cairo Observers tie Tildys resignation and Czernokys arrest to Soviet moves to tighten Hungary control The peasant party member said he was withdrawing from public lifeزام
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky told Western delegates at the Danubian waterway conference that they are welcome to leave if they continue pressing conditions. He spoke as the heavily Soviet tinged meeting opened with a rejection of English as an official language.
The USS Nevada lies at the bottom of the Pacific today after a long career ending as a naval guinea pig. The battle wagon withstood explosions and heavy strain but remained afloat until yesterday, earning enduring pride in the navy.
Obituaries list William G. Winter aged 8. D 1 New Castle and Mrs Frank Dujmovic aged 64 of Mahoningtown along with Mrs Otto Kelb aged 88 of Volant and William E. Brown aged 79 of Fountain Inlet. Records dated Saturday July 31 1948.
Soviet authorities blocked all bank sectors in the Soviet zone preventing western zone firms from obtaining Soviet eastern marks for payroll. Berlin firms typically pay 75 percent in Russian and 25 percent in western marks. The move follows a sharp Allied critique of Western money measures and claims Soviet aim is to force Western Berlin industry to its knees.
Death threats today triggered renewed grand jury hearings into rackets in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Mayor David L. Lawrence is named, along with Al Florig and others who reported numerous life threats. Florig alleged rackets run with police and political blessing.
Lawrence County farmers join the Lawrence County Agricultural Extension Association for an annual farm tour. The group travels into Crawford County to view notable farms and sets lunch at Meadville before inspecting a herd of young heifers bred by the Western Pennsylvania Artificial Breeding Association of Clarion.
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad plans to power its Pittsburgh to Cleveland route with diesel locomotives in September or October. Superintendent Frank L. Foster said the trial aims to improve service and, if successful, diesel traction may expand to other lines.
An excursion train carried passengers from Cascade Park ending east of the Big Run after leaving the coaches at about 11 p m tonight. The nine engines pulled the passenger cars on the trip marking a milestone since 1914.
Tokyo July 31 Two Japanese labor leaders warned that workers are ready to strike next week Kazuyoshi Dobashi chairman of the communications workers union said five million government employees will walk out August 7 defying General MacArthurs ban. CIO official Makotokan claimed 1 200 000 union members and 2 million unaffiliated workers will strike to defend their right to strike.
President Truman and Governor Dewey participate in a vast national air show in New York. The crowd awaits the dedication of a major airport as more than 1,200 modern airplanes prepare to take flight, with about 650 fighter craft staged across 15 states.
H G Lewis 62 of Amarillo Texas a state department adviser died after a skull fracture from a highway collision two miles north of Lewisburg. He and sister in law Mrs Harrison Cook Atlantic City were struck by a Milton R D Gutelius 34 who drove the car. Mrs Cook was injured with a fractured jaw while Mrs Lewis escaped. The party was returning to tourist cabins en route to Canada for a vacation. The government later notified of the incident.
City police investigated damage at the city incinerator after a motor vehicle struck the southwest wall from roof to ground. Officials said the driver likely attempted a turn in the yard and caused the crack in the wall, with damage estimated near 5000 dollars.
Six leaders of the Krupp munitions works were found guilty of plunder by a U S War Crimes court. Twelve Krupp officials faced trial, with four executives acquitted. Noted figures included Krupp owner and director Heinrich von Bohlen und Halbach among those on trial for looting occupied territories.
Federal officials demand a jury probe after testimony cited red espionage activity. Key witnesses described classified leaks and the alleged network involved. Authorities emphasize the gravity of the alleged breach and its impact on national security.
In Baltimore area a man, Duncan Livingstone, is jailed on charges after allegedly killing his fiancée Shirley Will, 18, then driving around with her body in his car for five hours. He shot himself twice in the chest before authorities arrested him near Aberdeen, Md. State police and Harford County deputies hunted for the vehicle after a phone call from Livingstone to his father signaling intent to die.
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