Kidnap of Three British Officers in Jerusalem Incident
In Jerusalem on June 18 three British officers were kidnapped by armed Jewish extremists in Tel Aviv where hostages were seized at gunpoint. The captors threaten to kill the officers if death sentences against two attackers are carried out. British forces responded with the Sixth Airborne Division and police units to locate the hostages and extremists in the surrounding area.
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Jerusalem
INS
Kidna
Holy Land
Tel Aviv
Sarafand
Sixth Airborne Division
Jewish Ceremonial Objects On Display At Public Library
Public library lobby hosts a display of Jewish ceremonial objects and books loaned by the New Castle section of the National Council of Jewish Women. Items include a Talmud volume, a 1726 Neumnberg book on Jewish rituals, a Torah, a purim megillah, a tallis, phylacteries, Sabbath plate and knife, Kiddush cup, spice box, seder plate, Passover lace cover, Cup of Elijah, ram’s horn, and a Hanukkah menorah marking the Feast of Lights.
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Free Public Library
New Castle
National Council of Jewish Women
Neumnberg
Elijah
Labor policy under fire over Britain's food crisis
In London the Conservative party opened debate in the House of Commons accusing the Labour government of poor planning and a lack of a steady policy on food. MP R S Hudson warned Britons may receive only about 1.25 pints of milk weekly next winter and questioned egg rations with bacon possibly dropping to four ounces per person per month.
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London
INS
Conservative
Labor
Britain
House of Commons
R. S. Hudson
Hudson
Snowfall Tales: Cold Climates Challenge Flake Formation
The remark notes that extremely cold conditions can hinder snowflake formation even as temperatures drop below freezing. It highlights how frigid air reduces moisture availability and atmospheric processes required for snow to fall as flakes.
Deadlock in Conferees Over Draft Plan and Induction Ages
Conferees clash 4 to 3 on a plan to keep 18 and 19 year olds in the draft with a proxy offset vote involving Andrews and Brooks. Proposal would order inductions by age from 20, then 19, then 18 if needed, not before Oct. 1. Senate and House agree to extension of the selective service act to March 31 and tentatively back the pay raise for officers and enlisted men.
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New York
Andrews
Brooks
War and Navy
Senate
House
Obituaries feature Lightner Bertolino Kowalcuk Porter
Samuel M Lightner 84 North Liberty dies after brief illness in Grove City hospital. John Bertolino 65 of 423 Uber street dies after months of illness. survived by wife Maria and several children. Anton Kowalcuk 50 of 1327 Moravia street dies suddenly at work. interment Greenwood. Mrs Geraldine White Porter wife of Frank Porter dies. funeral from Joseph B Leyde mortuary with pallbearers and burial at Grassland.
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Porter
Geraldine White Porter
Frank L. Porter
Wampum
R. D
Joseph B. Leyde
Henry Sumner
Fred Kenney
Ralph Mayer
Elmer Spincer
Andy Changeway
John and
Plummer Fobes
Graceland Cemetery
Traffic Safety Council Proposed by City Leaders
City officials and local groups discussed forming a Traffic Safety Council with mayoral appointment to address hazards. GNCA executive J C Wachtman and Roads Committee chair Harry Bowen pledged cooperation, while Mayor Haven supported steps already taken and pledged to appoint after consultation. Chief Hanna noted ongoing improvements as discussion opened to members.
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J. C. Wachtman
Greater New Castle Association
GNCA
Harry Bowen
Roads and Transportation Committee
B. N. Hanlon
New Castle Motor Club
John F. Haven
Robert Hanna
PMTA
Former coroner Samuel Jamison dies in Pittsburgh
Samuel C. Jamison, 716, former Allegheny County coroner, died at West Penn Hospital from a heart ailment. A renowned figure in Pennsylvania political circles, Jamison served as coroner for 14 years. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Pittsburgh
Samuel C. Jamison
Allegheny County
West Penn Hospital
Pennsylvania
Jamison
Florie Anthony Joseph Dies After Illness at 32
Anthony Joseph Florie age 32 of 352 Third Avenue Kopple died at his home at 12:02 after a four year illness. He was born April 19 1914 in Wheeling WV son of Roman and Florence Florie a steelworker at B and W Tube Mill Beaver Falls and a member of St Teresa’s church Italian Mutual Benefit Society Koppel and Turner Club. Survived by wife Nellie Borneo Florie two children Anita Louise and Anthony Joseph Jr and two brothers Carl and Roman. Body to De Carbo funeral home Sutton at Cunningham and later to residence for funeral plans.
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Anthony Joseph Florie
Anthony Joseph Filorie
Third Avenue
Koppe
Mr. Florie
Wheeling
W. Va
Roman
Florence Florie
Beaver Falls
St. Teresa's Church
Foppel
Italian Mutual Benefit Society
Koppel
Funeral services for Mrs Sara Sarver at Ellwood City
Funeral services for Mrs Sara FE Sarver of Burnstown were held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from First Christian church of Ellwood City with Rev Homer Jordan and Rev Edward Mink officiating. The church quartet sang three selections. Pallbearers named Homer Pifer George Robert Roy Burns George Hawkey and Sammy Rice. Interment followed in Greenwood Methodist cemetery on the New Castle Ellwood road.
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Sara Sarver
Sara FE Sarver
Burnstown
First Christian Church
Ellwood City
Homer Jordan
Edward Mink
Homer Pifer
George
Robert
Roy Burns
George Hawkey
Sammy Rice
Greenwood Methodist Cemetery
New Castle-Ellwood Road
Death Claims Mrs DeCaria of Ellwood City
Mrs Rosa DeCaria aged 62 wife of Frank DeCaria of 86 Summit avenue Ellwood City died at her home at 2 oclock this morning after an extended illness. Born in Italy she came to America 18 years ago and has resided in Ellwood City since. She was a member of the B V M church. Survivors include her husband a son Paul DeCaria at home two daughters Miss Anna DeCaria Italy and Mrs Joseph Garuccio Ellwood City two brothers.
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Samuel M. Lightner
North Liberty
Grove City Hospital
Mr. Lightner
Samuel
Cynthia Lightner
New Castle
Anna Baker
Grove City
Grove Cunningham Funeral City
Liberty Cemetery
North
Frank DeCaria
Rosa DeCaria
Summit Avenue
Ellwood City
Italy
America
B. V. M. Church
Paul DeCaria
Anna DeCaria
Joseph Garuccio
Darrell Frum Drowns After River Accident
Darrell Frum, husband of Betty Lou Miller Frum and son-in-law of Mr and Mrs John E Miller, drowned Monday evening in the Monongahela River at Dravosburg. Firemen recovered the body about 9 pm after he slipped from a log while swimming about 500 yards above the Dravosburg McKeesport bridge. Frum, a Navy veteran, is survived by a two month old son Ronald and his wife. Mrs Eleanor Patterson is listed as his mother-in-law.
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Darrell Frum
Betty Lou Miller Frum
John E. Miller
Dravosburg
Frum
Monogahela
Dravesburg-McKeesport
Navy
Betty Lou Miller
Ronald
John Miller
Eleanor Patterson
Delay in OPA Decision Keeps Price Controls for Another Year
A joint Senate House conference on price controls stalls as both sides differ on continuance length. The 14 member panel planned to meet EST but postponed, with Sen Wagner hopeful but wary as Rep Wolcott travels from Michigan for his primary vote.
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House
Senate
Sen. Wagner
Rep
Wolcott
Mich
Washington
Port Huron
Michigan
U N council to seek vote on Spain menace
The U N council plans another vote on Spain as a world security menace and calls for quicker action. A U N committee for consultation with non government organizations ends nine months of debate by proposing closest consultative connections with the world federation of trade unions. US and UK delegates dissent.
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Spain
Council
U.N
World Federation of Trade Unions
United States
United Kingdom
Thanks for kindness after bereavement
The Myers and Boulden families express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy, flowers, and cars donated during our recent bereavement. The message is signed by Mrs George Myers, Mr and Mrs Clyde Myers and family, and Mr and Mrs M P Boulden and family.
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George Myers
Clyde Myers
M. P. Boulden
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
Neighbors and relatives express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of Mrs. Caroline Mrozek. Thanks for the beautiful flowers and cars donated by Mr. Paul Mrozek and family.
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Caroline Mrozek
Paul Mrozek
Fam l Ily
Notice for Lawrence Lodge and Valley Temple Meeting
All members of Lawrence Lodge No. 18 and Valley Temple No. 167 meet at the Elks club 15 W. Home street on Thursday June 20 at 8 o clock.
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Lawrence Lodge No
Valley Temple No
Elks Club
W. Home Street
Rowland Again Named Chairman By Party Leaders
The meeting featured endorsements for the state ticket led by Judge John G. Lamoree. Party leaders urged renewed activity before November as nominees from districts one and two spoke. Candidates James J. Dennis William C. Seltzer pledged support and praised the campaign spirit for the November effort. Plans for the campaign were set in motion amid a harmonious gathering.
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John G. Lamoree
James C. Brice
General Assembly
William H. McCullough
James J. Dennis
William C. Seltzer
Mount Jackson
Congress
Lawrence County
Anderson forecasts year's food outlook
Anderson presents a plan for 1946 47 meat and dairy supply outlining lower meat output due to lighter weights and a smaller pig crop while civilian butter supply remains large enough for civilian use with a small military allocation. Corn crop prospects will influence meat production and are not expected until July.
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Anderson
Conference of Production and Marketing Administration
Chicago
Tornado Toll Rises in Detroit Windsor Area
A severe storm period hit the Great Lakes with strong winds across Minnesota Illinois and Wisconsin as a massive tornado spun 15 miles north of Windsor. It widened from 150 feet to 200 yards and lifted freight cars and debris as homes were flattened. Over 150 people were treated for injuries in Detroit and Windsor hospitals with relief aid from Red Cross volunteers assisting hundreds in shelters.
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the Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Windsor
Canadian Pacific
Detroit
Red Cross
Reparation Talks Narrowed In Postwar Italy Pact
The Big Four parley on Italian reparations stalls as damages remain unestimated. Byrnes cites prewar American property value at 110 million dollars while many losses lack determination. Molotov shows limited concession on economic terms, Bidault seeks ten billion lire for French damages, and talks suspend compensation decisions for later discussion.
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U.S
State Byrnes
Italy
V. M. Molotov
Georges Bidault
Bidault
France
Byrnes
Arrest Youth in Second Try to Fire School
Pittsburgh, June 18. Joseph Donahue, 21, arrested on arson charge for allegedly trying to burn a Pittsburgh high school for the second time in a month. Firemen found a staged paper chair curtain pile ignited. damage about $100. Donahue had a cut hand and blood on his shirt.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Joseph Donahue
Donahue
Bereavement Thank You From Ramona Allen and Zelma Smith
We wish to thank all who extended sympathy and kindness in our bereavement. Mrs. Ramona Allen Mrs. Zelma Smith express gratitude to friends and community for support during loss.
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Ramona Allen
Zelma Smith
In Memoriam Si George H Adams Killed in Action 1945
In memory of Si George H Adams killed in action June 18 1945 over Mindoro Island. Flowers bloom in other countries God knows where our soldiers lay. We should never be discouraged just be faithful trust and pray. Sadly missed by mother Myrtle Adams brothers and sisters.
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George H Adams
Mindoro Island
Myrtle Adams
Wool Growers Pooling Crop in Butler Area
R P Peebles president and officers of the county association welcomed W B Connell a Penn State wool expert to grade wool aided by Robert Osborne of the Kenneth Marriner Co Boston. County Agent I Dayton and A L Curran assisted. Yesterday's ingathering at Butler was larger than usual but likely not exceed last year's pool of just over 60,000 pounds. Wool will be graded weighed and payment made to local growers through the association at a later date.
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R. P. Peebles
W. B. Connell
Penn State College
Robert Osborne
Kenneth Marriner Company
Boston
Commodity Credit Corporation
I. Dayton
A L. Curran
Butler
Jackson May Be Asked to Disclose Story on Court
An action seeks a court purge and resignations of two rival justices. Eastland aims for a senate floor address promised as plain spoken. Rep Walter of Pa criticizes Jackson and notes an IN S report about plans for a Washington inquiry.
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Jackson
Ate
Eastland
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Rep
Walter
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Nuremberg
Washington
Congress
250pound OPA supporter complains over cleaning charge
A 250 pound citizen who backs the OPA challenged a cleaner who added 19 cents to a suit bill. The complaint prompted the retailer to refund the extra charge after OPA involvement.
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Mckeesport
OPA
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