Street Worker Killed Struck By Auto in City
Ignatius Pszenny aged 66 a city street department employee was fatally injured when an auto driven by Rudolph Campola aged 38 struck him at 7 45 a m at the intersection of Sampson Street and McCleary Avenue. He died on arrival at Jamestown Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull and compound leg fractures with chest injuries. The driver remains under investigation with police and the coroner.
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New Castle News
Ignatius Pszenny
New Castle Street Department
Sampson Street
McCleary Avenue
Rudy Campoli
Hubbard, C
Pszenny
West Miller Street
City Street Department
Rudolph Campola
Park Avenue
Hubbard
Mr. Pszenny
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Nold
Bright light from Dean Park carnival lights up Westminster area
Residents wonder about the sky glow Monday evening and learn it originated from the Dean Park carnival near Taylor street. Westminster College reports rapid progress on the new science hall basement as construction follows the Centennial Commencement. Friday the Thirteenth looms and superstition is noted.
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Dean Park
Taylor Street
Westminster College
Weather Outlook and Recent Conditions
Fair tonight with a low around 54 to 58 in the north and 60 to 64 in the south. Tomorrow partly cloudy and warm. 24 hour period ending 9 am today shows a max 87, min 54, traces of precipitation, river stage 5.7 feet. Year ago had 79 max and 63 min with .03 inches of precipitation.
MacArthur Likely Keynote Speaker for GOP Convention
General Douglas MacArthur was nominated by the GOP arrangements committee as keynote speaker for the Republican National Convention. The nomination passed by voice vote amid a few scattered no votes and no significant opposition.
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Chicago
INS
Douglas MacArthur
GOP
MacArthur Favored For Republican Keynote Speaker
In Chicago Gen. Douglas MacArthur leads the race for the Republican convention keynote as the 46 member committee nears a final vote. Taft supporters back MacArthur while Eisenhower backers concede a 3 to 1 disadvantage on the committee. The decision will come after the two day session.
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Chicago
MacArthur
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Gen
Eisenhower
Red Skelton Ordered to Rest After Overwork
Hollywood June 10 Comedian Red Skelton was ordered to take a rest from radio and TV duties. His physician Dr Stanley Imerman said he is overworked and must rest after finishing his TV show in two weeks.
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Hollywood
INS
Red Skelton
Stanley Imerman
Skelton
Taft predicts no last-ditch GOP fight for MacArthur nod
Washington reports Sen. Taft believes Ike camp will not press a final challenge to Gen. MacArthur as GOP convention keynote. The House advances a 2.7 billion dollar authorization for new armed forces installations including overseas bases while federal prosecutors meet in Washington with Attorney General McGranery to outline anti corruption plans. The State and Justice Departments push Truman to sign the immigration bill opposed by liberal lawmakers. In Chester Brig. Gen. David Sarnoff warns Pennsylvania Military College graduates to stay ready in science and technology for potential war.
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Washington
INS
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower
Gen. MacArthur
The
House
Chester
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Pennsylvania Military College
U S Superliner Sets World Speed Record at Sea
The 53,000 ton SS United States achieved a world speed record of more than 34 knots during an eight hour endurance run off the Virginia coast. U S Maritime officials said the test surpassed the Queen Mary’s earlier records.
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United States
U. S
Maritime Administration
Atlantic Ocean
Virginia
Croton Pastor Ends Ministry After Two Years
Rev. F. Alexander Duncan, pastor of the Croton Methodist Church, resigns to reenter the armed forces as a major for five weeks. In two years he added 55 members, boosted attendance and improved finances. He will be succeeded after Erie Conference by a bishop named replacement.
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F. Alexander Duncan
Croton
Duncan
Virginia
Methodist Church
Erie
Haus Avenue
Owen Shields
Brockway
Gerald Anderson
Boston
Ralph D. Dunn
Daily Vacation Bible School Group
Meadville
Lloyd C. Wicke
FFA Week Opens at Penn State With 1500 Attendees
Nearly 1,500 Future Farmers of America members began their annual activities week at Pennsylvania State College as part of the state college event.
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State College
Future Farmers of America Today
Pennsylvania State College
President seeks seizure authority on steel plants
President Truman appealed to a joint session of Congress for legislation to seize and temporarily operate the struck steel plants until a settlement is reached. He urged prompt enactment of seizure legislation to restore full production and secure fair treatment for all parties while preserving incentives for bargaining.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Capitol Hill
Board of
McGranery Orders Probes Into Federal Prosecutors
Attorney General McGranery directs federal prosecutors to report private practice hours and demands a complete accounting of unprosecuted federal cases. He asks for names of lawyers involved with government since 1947 who now hold public office at federal, state, or local levels.
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Washington
INS
McGranery
U. S
Federal
U S Troops Destroy Koje Island Compound After Bloody Battle
Tank led paratroops razed Koje Island compound 76 in a fierce morning clash. Thirty one prisoners and one GI killed. 153 wounded, including 14 Americans and 139 North Koreans. Inmates of No 78 surrendered. No 77 issues word of imminent surrender as troops advance. Brig Gen Haydon L Boatner commanded the operation.
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United Press
Koje Island
Korea
U. S
Kore
No. 78
Haydon L. Boatner
Koje
Gen Clark Doubts Armistice Chances in Korea
In Tokyo on June 10 General Mark W. Clark warned that Communist forces have the capacity for a major offensive and could employ germ warfare if desired. He said their plans are not yet clear and there is no evidence of immediate biological warfare.
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Tokyo
Mark W. Clark
Korea
United Nations Supreme Commander
Red Forces
International
Acheson Urges Fast Senate Action on NATO Pacts
Secretary of State Acheson travels to Capitol Hill to seek Senate ratification of agreements aligning West Germany with the NATO alliance. Chairman Connally says Acheson will testify at a Foreign Relations Committee hearing with John J. McCloy as an additional witness. He aims to secure action before adjournment to prompt quick ratifications by other western powers.
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Washington
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Acheson
Capitol Hill
Senate
West Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Connally
Blockade Of Red Radio Station Lifted By British
British forces lifted a seven day blockade of the Soviet controlled West Berlin radio station. The communists then imposed a self blockade locking doors and gates to the 750 room island. Royal Engineers cut away barbed wire while Soviet guards and staff stayed inside. Relatives spoke to staff through iron gates and musicians returned for their instruments. Eduard Von Schnitzler said relief shift would arrive soon as the station waited for news.
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Berlin
INS
West Berlin
Royal Engineers
Eduard von Schnitzler
Two Boys Drown Near McKeesport
In McKeesport near the Boston bridge the Youghiogheny River claimed 13 year old Joseph Smith and his 11 year old brother David after they fell from a river sand bar. Their friend Carl Steinkopf, 11, tried to help but could not reach them before they drowned. The Smith boys were among 13 in the George and Frances Smith family. Funeral services are set for Thursday in McKeesport.
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Mckeesport
Youghiogheny
Lincoln Township
Joseph Smith
David
Boston Bridge
Carl Steinkopf
Smith
Steinkopf
George
Frances Smith
Deaths in Portersville Ellwood City and East Brook
Miss Nellie Tindall 72 died in Portersville as listed in the death records. Ezra Augustus Pontius 75 is recorded from East Brook. John Sofelkanich 33 of Ellwood City appears in the June 10 1952 notices. Ignatius Pszenny 66 of 104 West Miller Avenue is also listed in the same column.
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Ezra Augustus Pontius
East Brook
Plan To Produce Defense Steel Despite Strike
Washington reports a White House push to resume defense steel production amid a nationwide 650000 steelworkers strike. Senate fights anti strike and seizure measures while the government prepares machinery to restart top priority steel output for jet engines and tank plates.
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Washington
White House
Senate
CIO
John R. Steelman
Former Cuban President Grau Charged With Embezzlement
Havanna June 10. Former Cuban President Ramon Grau indicted on a second count for embezzling 174 million dollars in public funds. Bail set at 40000 by special investigating judge Ar turo Hevia. He was named along with cabinet ministers in an extended embezzlement case linked to sugar producer revenues.
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Havanna
INS
Ramon Grau
Arturo Hevia
Grau
Supreme Court
Summer Weather Rhymes for Farmers and Gardeners
A lyrical piece on hot sunny days signaling good times for crops. It describes rising temperatures, drought conditions, and the busy season for corn tomatoes and beans as they grow vigorously under midsummer heat.
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Felix Cotten
P.O.W
G.I
Don Dixon
LN. S
Clark
Speed
NATO
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Portersville
John Sofelkanich
Ellwood City
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