Reparations For Italy Big Four Parley Opens In Paris
Foreign ministers of the Big Four opened talks in Paris on Italian reparations with cordiality but predicted friction ahead. The Soviet Union demands a cap on payments, while the United States Britain and France oppose rigid ceilings. The impasse over compensation for Allied property damage in Italy highlighted continuing disagreements.
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Deadlock Among Conferees On Teenage Draft Issue
Washington June 18 congressional conferees remained deadlocked over the teenage draft after a compromise allowing last resort induction of 18-year-olds was blocked by a proxy vote. Rep May of New York, chairing the House military committee, cast Andrews proxy against the settlement, prompting a recessed session until tomorrow.
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Anderson Forecasts Year's Food Outlook Sees Slight Shortage
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson reviewed the nations larder for 1946 47 predicting only slight shortages in meat poultry eggs wheat dried fruit and peas He forecast a nine percent drop in meat production to 21 billion pounds but relief via procurement plans expected to total 16 billion pounds
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Tornado toll rises in Detroit Windsor area
Authorities seek more victims after a violent tornado path killed 15 in the Detroit River area. Windsor reports 13 dead with 140,000 without power as rescue teams search by lanterns in River Rouge and surrounding communities. Two more deaths occur on the American side, with fears the toll may climb.
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Kids Day at Cascade Park Draws Large Local Crowd
Despite threatening weather, children headed by bus toward Cascade Park for Kids Day. Washington street shows meat displays while a beef truck traverses the area. Traffic snarls slow downtown movements and a new street bypass is being prepared at Taylor street extension. A war gardener notes a tough spring for planting with ongoing rain into mid June. Parcel post worker Ed Rhodes reports a buck and doe seen at the Underwood home driveway.
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Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 a m report the maximum temperature 80, minimum 70, and precipitation 0 2 inches. River stage 6 3 feet. For the same date last year the maximum was 78, minimum 67, and precipitation 10 inches.
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Further Delay In OPA Decision Threatens Delay
In Washington on June 18 the potential for further delay in enacting a bill to extend the OPA price control act is reported as only 13 days remain. Former President Hoover hurried back from a South American food inspection tour to urge action. He warns that Senate curtailment could cut relief shipments to famine areas and plans to meet leaders upon arrival from Rio de Janeiro.
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Red Army Move Reports Seen as Peace Jitters in Trieste
Washington observers termed reports of Red Army mobilization near Trieste as peace jitters amid Big Four talks on Europe. Observers noted potential Italian plebiscite turmoil could destabilize Italy but did not expect renewed hostilities. Moscow urged keeping the Italian situation on the Paris agenda for peace safeguards.
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Jackson May Be Asked To Disclose Story On Court
In Washington the House Judiciary Committee weighed inviting Supreme Court Justice Robert M Jackson to explain charges against Justice Hugo L Black. The panel, led by Rep. Sumners, may defer action until Jackson returns from Germany. The issue was not on the formal agenda.
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Only One Man Inducted This Month By Draft Boards
Local boards report a single induction this month amid nationwide similar results. Joseph D Amico Jr of New Middletown Ohio was sent away by County Board Two. Ages 18 to 20 may enlist with parental consent. many in this group have enlisted after school.
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Governor Hildreth Wins Nomination In Maine Primary
Portland Maine June 18 Gov Horace A Hildreth easily won the Republican nomination for re election and largely complete returns show 31545 for Hildreth 8064 for Roy L Fernaold Democrat opponent The September U S Senate race will be between incumbent Owen Brewster and Peter M MacDonald both undefeated in their nominations
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Winterport
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Rumford
Back Your Future by William Green
Washington June 18 The payroll savings plan offers workers a wide opportunity to invest earnings in sound government securities The speaker urges continuation of the payroll savings plan during peacetime where workers choose to participate to promote thrift and security in government investments.
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Haifa Struck by Explosions in Jewish Militancy Attacks
Report from Jerusalem says Haifa, Palestine’s Mediterranean port, was crippled by a series of explosions set by Jewish militants. At least 11 people were killed and bridges and rail workshop damage reported as British troops join a large manhunt targeting the Haganah.
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Neshannock Pool to Open Before July 1
Mayor John F Haven announced that the Neshannock Creek bathing pool south of the South Mill Street bridge will open to swimmers before July 1. A bath house has been built and a small clothes-check charge will help cover operating costs. The pool is run by the Mayor’s Recreation committee.
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John W Beckley Dies in Barn Collapse Near Johnstown
John W Beckley, 70, a contractor, was found crushed beneath heavy barn timbers near Johnstown. Police say he was removing lower timbers when the accident happened and had been dead about six hours before discovery. Funeral arrangements were being made.
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Rowland reelected chair of Lawrence County Republican committee
Roger W. Rowland was re elected chairman at the biennial Lawrence County Republican committee meeting held in the county court house. He was nominated by Thomas V. Mansell and was the only candidate for the post.
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Mary Kas
Ellwood City
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U.N. Council Seeks Unanimous Vote on Spain Issue
In New York the United Nations Security Council resumes debate on Franco Spain with most delegates urging a unanimous vote. Dr. H. V. Evatt proposes referring the matter to the General Assembly and diplomatic isolation of Spain if Franco remains in power by September. Britain favors a flat referral, while the Soviet Union blocks changes.
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Further Arrests In German Spy Ring In China
U S Army officials report two more German intelligence bureau officers arrested in Peiping and Canton as part of a large spy ring operating in China after VE-day. Suspects flown to Shanghai for trial. ring intended to collect information on American activities and plans in China.
Bad Weather Delays Bikini Rehearsal Reported in NBC Broadcast
NBC broadcast from Kwajalein reported by Ralph Howard Peterson says bad weather postponed the second air rehearsal of Operation Cross Roads by five days to Sunday. Reports also circulated that the atomic bomb was being assembled there.
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City to form Traffic Safety Council after meeting
Mayor John F Haven will name a Traffic Safety Council for New Castle soon after a Monday night meeting of the Lawrence County chapter of the Pennsylvania Motor Trucking Association at the Castleton hotel. Attending were representatives of the Greater New Castle Association, the New Castle Motor Club, Mayor Haven and Police Chief Robert Hanna. The council aims to aid traffic problem solutions and educate motorists and nondrivers over 45 to prevent accidents.
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Extra Police And Detectives On Fight Duty
Police Commissioner Arthur W. Wallander ordered 2,250 extra patrolmen and detectives on duty six hours before the Louis-Conn fight. Most will work around Yankee Stadium with traffic patrols. emergency squads, ambulances, radio cars, booths and a rescue unit added. Rail and air arrivals swelled crowds. hotels were overwhelmed with applicants for temporary rooms.
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Deaths in local area June 18 1916
Obituaries list Anton Kowalcuk 50 of 1827 Moravia Street Samuel M Lightner 84 of North Liberty Mrs Frank DeCarla 62 of 86 Summit Avenue Ellwood City John Bertolino 65 of 428 Uber Street Anthony Joseph Florie 32 of 352 Third Avenue Koppel Pa all death notices with ages and addresses.
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Uber Street
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Third Avenue
Koppel
Wool Pool Opens at Butler Station With 20000 Pounds Wool Brought In
About 20 000 pounds of wool arrived at the B and O freight station in Butler on Monday as the Lawrence County Wool Growers Association begins pooling the crop. Members from Butler and Beaver counties will bring in the remainder at the same station today and tomorrow, with long lines of vehicles indicating strong participation. Grading and weighing proceeds as wet ground halts farm work, under supervision noted in the article.
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Page Bee
Airline Pilot Describes Detroit Tornado Sighting
Cleveland June 18 An eyewitness Ray Milner a Pennsylvania Central Airlines pilot described Detroit tornado from his 6 p.m. commuter flight to Cleveland. He said blue flashes ripped through power lines and the ground brimmed with blasts as the funnel appeared from ground to cloud base about two to three thousand feet high. Co pilot Jack Norris 26 from Youngstown Ohio was also aboard the flight with 26 passengers.
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Von Papen Acknowledges 1944 Peace Efforts
Former Nazi diplomat Franz Von Papen told the allied war crimes tribunal he transmitted peace feelers to Roosevelt in April 1944 via a straw man. He described Baron Leisner as withholding confirmation while Roosevelt reportedly considered a personal conference with the allies.
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Weather Dampens Garden Prospects in Local Patch
The narrator notes persistent rain soaking the garden and hindering crops like tomatoes, corn, and potatoes. Temperatures reach around seventy three degrees as showers continue, delaying harvest but still leaving hope for a fall crop if sunshine returns.
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