Burglar Suspect Nabbed After Cafe Break-In
Police arrest 29 year old Sam Donofrio of 1311 Croton avenue for burglarizing the Pierce cafe on East Washington street. Witnesses report shattered glass and a pursuit to a sandwich shop where he was seized. recovered items include Roosevelt dimes, old dimes, a $10 bill and a $2 bill. Police say Donofrio is linked to a prior break-in attempt at the Vengoid store on Croton avenue.
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Hillers and
Reese
Sam Donofrio
Croton Avenue
Pierce
East Washington Street
Michael Klejnocki
Klejnocki
Donofrio
Robert D. Hanna
J. Norman Smith
Vengoid
Five Injured When Car Leaves Road in Pittsburgh
Five Pittsburgh youths were injured when a car left a steep embankment after Hewitt, 20, said he lost control while driving to fetch an umbrella lent by Esther Debald. He was seriously hurt along with four others Irene Jazwick 16 Joanna Robicke 17 and Thomas Yakel ? hospitalized. The incident occurred on a steep street near a tree.
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Pittsburgh
Hearings Open on Military Training Bill
Compton urges prompt congressional action on the controversial bill. He says delay is unjustified and warns that intrigue backed by force remains a risk. Proponents argue the program offers peace through one year of training for ages 18 to 21.
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Compton
Congressional
Congress
UMIT
Mississippi Flood Deluges Illinois Farmland Near Quincy
The Mississippi floods threaten 60 mile dike protected farmland south of Quincy as water rises to 24.1 feet at Hannibal. A nine block area of the community is flooded and 20 000 residents face transport disruption while hotels use rowboats. Upstream from Hannibal the river falls slowly and Des Moines decline ends Otumwa devastation.
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Quincy
Illinois
Hannibal
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
St. Louis
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Reunion Opens With Big Class
The event marks a large class from the Valley of New Castle Consistory beginning degrees with conferrals resuming this afternoon and continuing through Thursday and Friday. A dinner and entertainment for members and their ladies is planned at the New Castle Field Club with reservations required. Commander in Chief Rugh notes expected record attendance.
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New Castle
Rugh
Jury Deliberates Robbery Case Against Sams and D Antonio
The commonwealth's case against Samuel Sams and Leonard D Antonio for the December 12 1946 armed robbery of the Rose Wasilewski store proceeded with jury deliberations in Lawrence County Court. Sams admitted a confession but claimed police mistreatment while D Antonio presented an alibi and denial.
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The
Commonwealth
Samuel Sams
Leonard D’antonio
Lawrence County Court House
Rose Wasilewski
Hamilton Street
Sams
D’antonio
Wasilewski
W. Walter Braham
William Cole
Elizabeth Russo
D'Antonio
Vermont Name Derivation From Verd Mont Meaning Green Mountains
The name Vermont stems from the French verd mont meaning green mountains. This etymology links the state's identity to its landscape and linguistic roots.
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Vermont
U S Protest to Soviet Russia Over Hungary Coup
President Truman outlines aims for a freer world economy and shared resources stating free men seek to health the world and empower the common man to work out salvation. He backs the St Lawrence seaway as economically sound and vital for North American defense and urges Canada and the United Nations cooperation.
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United States
Canada
Truman
Joint Board of Defense
North America
United Nations
Russia Presents Atomic Control Proposal to United Nations
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko outlined a plan for periodic international inspection of atomic plants and urged immediate action on UN prohibitions of weapons of mass destruction. He said the Soviet government will translate adopted decisions into practical steps and submit new measures to form an international agreement on atomic control.
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Gromyko
United Nations
Bipartisan foreign policy unity challenged in budget cuts
House cuts reduce 60 million State Department funds of which 31 million targets the cultural information program. Senators, reluctant to speak, complain of poor briefing on Balkan developments. Sen. Van Denburg leads Foreign Relations in scrutinizing President Truman's policy.
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State Department
House
Balkans
Sen. Vandenburg
Rolling post office, mobile market and food fleet expand
In Michigan a rolling post office operates from Detroit. A west coast rolling super market begins service. An east coast mobile restaurant fleet plans visits to Connecticut and New York industrial plants and sporting events with a supplier offering 1,000 ready items.
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Detroit
INS
Michigan
Connecticut
New York
SSS Tonic Promises Relief From Stomach Gas
Advertises SSS Tonic as a cure for bloating sour stomach and nervous distress caused by poor gastric juice flow. Claims lab tests prove the tonic increases digestion juice and aids nutritional anemia, urging readers to buy from drug stores and join millions of users.
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Happy People
Deaths Of The Day In Mercer County and surrounding area
Funeral services for Mrs. William Black will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the home of her daughter in New Wilmington with Rev. Harry Silvis officiating. Interment in Fair Oaks cemetery. Born January 27, 1854, she was the daughter of John and Louisa Ligo and survived by seven children, 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Louis Gentile, 77, of 742 Butler Avenue, died Tuesday in New Castle hospital after a lingering illness. He was born in Italy and was a stonemason for 33 years at the Carnegie Illinois company. Survived by five children and a host of relatives. Requiem mass planned at St. Vitus church for a Gentile family member. Additional notices include services for Mrs. J B Nielsen at St. Josephs church, and funeral services for Frank Makar, R D 8, at J R Noga funeral home with burial in Lawrence County Cemetery. Adolphus Polk, 82, of 613 West North Street, died this morning. arrangements pending.
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William Black
E.S.T
Wesley Johnston
New Wilmington
R. D
Harry Silvis
White Chapel
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Mary Ligo
Wilmington Township
Mercer County
R.D
Louis Gentile
Butler Avenue
New Castle Hospital
Mr. Gentile
Italy
Pasquale and
Rosemarie Gentile
America
Carnegie Illinois Company
St. Vitus Church
George
St. Vitus Cemetery
Adolphus Polk
Adolph Polk
West North Street
Belief strikes by miners near end after Sunday vote
The world’s largest soft coal producer voted Sunday to strike in protest of labor legislation. The Taft Hartley bill would require an 80 day cooling off period for strikes affecting national welfare and bans union controlled health funds. Union official William J. Hynes said striking unions were asked to return to work and hoped the thing would taper off today. Other union officials denied responsibility for the strike.
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John L. Lewis
Uniontown
William J. Hynes
UMW
Hynes
Walter Bagshaw Dies in Aliquippa at 39
Death reported of former New Castle resident Walter Bagshaw at Aliquippa hospital after meningitis. Survived by wife Mrs da Marshall Bagshaw, two children Ronald and Janet, three sisters Ethel Erickson Mildred Virginia, two brothers James and Alfred, funeral Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from Prosser funeral home Aliquippa.
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New Castle
Walter Bagshaw
Aliquippa
Bagshaw
Aliquippa Hospital
Alfred Glen
Amelia Druscher Bagshaw
da Marshall Bagshaw
Ronald
Janet Bagshaw
Ethel Erickson
Mildred
Virginia Bagshaw
James
Alfred Bagshaw
Aliqui
E.S.T
Prosser
Franklin Avenue
President's Ottawa visit surprises Prime Minister at Hall of Fame unveiling
The President attended a secret unveiling in Parliament to honor Canada's WWI and WWII leaders, Mackenzie King and Sir Robert Borden, in the Hall of Fame. Governor General Viscount Alexander officiated as the surprise appearance stunned Prime Minister Mackenzie King.
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Ering
Canada
Mackenzie King
Robert S. Borden
Viscount Alexander
Mac
Truman and First Lady Attend Private Dinner in London
President Truman and the First Lady received a tremendous ovation among a large gathering. Later they will be guests at a private dinner hosted by the prime minister.
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Kenzie King
Mr. Truman
Youth Scalp Torn Loose In Lakewood Diving Accident
Donald McMillen aged 17 of R D 5 Lakewood suffered a scalp avulsion and head abrasions with mild shock after his head struck an obstruction while diving in Lakewood Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Jameson Memorial hospital at 4 30 p m and admitted for treatment.
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Donald McMillen
R.D. 5
Lakewood
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Dr Joseph R Sizzo To Preach At New Wilmington Tonight
Dr. Joseph R. Sizzo of New York City will preach in the sanctuary of the New Wilmington U P church this evening at 7 30 C S T as part of the Ministers Institute on the Westminster College campus. An ordination and installation of deacons follow the sermon.
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Joseph R. Sizzo
New Wilmington
New York City
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J. R. Noga
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H. M. Rosen
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