Confession in slaying case linked to McKeesport man
Allegheny detectives say Frank Ringler confessed to abducting and killing 22 year old Miss Julia Ann Fesky last Labor Day on a road near Versailles. He claimed he shot her and dumped clothing and gun in a river, then threw her dress aside, with authorities seeking the evidence. Ringler faces car theft charges and admitted the assault on a mother as part of the statement.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Ringler
Han
Jullx
Ann
Fesky
McKeesport
Versailles Town
Michael McDermott Homestead
Ringler
Priv Dey
McDermott
Hingler
Gan
Misa Fesko
Political Amnesty Declared for Czech Fugitives
Prague reports President Klement Gottwald announced a political amnesty offering pardons to Czech fugitives who return within three months. Prison sentences for common criminals will be drastically reduced and political prisoners may apply for sentence reduction. Justice Minister Jan Cepicka said the measure ends foreign interventions by the police state.
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Prague
Ine
INSI
Klement Gottwald
Czechoslovakia
Jan. Cepicka
Plane Cras Kills Treasury Employee
A 40 year old US treasury department employee Joseph J. King was killed when his private airplane crashed on a hillside near Brodbeck 15 miles southwest of York Pennsylvania. King identified by papers in his pockets was a customs bureau employee and former Los Angeles resident. Watch stopped at 10 25 after takeoff from York airport en route to Washington.
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York
Treasury Department
Broddeck
Joseph J. King
Customing Section Bureau
Los Angeles
King
Washington
Pilsee
Dewey Leads First Ballot At National Convention
Reports show Dewey ahead on the first ballot with 348 votes to Taft 358 and Staessen 163, as Dewey gains on subsequent ballots in Connecticut Indiana and New Jersey. The convention storyline centers on a possible Dewey Taft Stassen clash with Georgia delegation seating and shifting alliances shaping the race.
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Taft
Dewey
Staessen
Vallsters
Connecticut
Indiana
New Juwey
Slasien Aiso
New Jersey
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Arthuse Viiburg
Michigan
New J
Taft-Stassen
Slansen
President Acts to Halt Coal Strike Threat
Lewis charges soft coal operators seek to delay a new 14 cent wage contract by weaponizing the federal judiciary. He testifies that welfare fund disputes aim to stall negotiations, threatening a summer strike by 490,000 bituminous miners as Judge Goldsborough weighs the fund’s legality.
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Cuniere
Lewis
Barler Lewis
United Ming Workers
Man Goldsborough
van Slony
Binck
Galdsborough
Welfare Fund
Deaths Of The Day Report From Latrobe And Area
Funeral and death notices list Lydia McBride of Latrobe widow of Frank S. McBride aged 79 who died Thursday. services set for Latrobe with interment Monday at Bethel Cemetery North Beaver Twp. Also listed are Clyde Smith age 65 of AD and others from West Middlesex Ellwood City and Mary with multiple survivors and multiple funeral arrangements.
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Frank S. McBride
Lydia McBride
Latrobe
Bethe U, FB
North
Beaver Township
McBride
Lateobe Hospital
Waurpuri
James Jenkins
Waurpurma Presbyterian Church
Stephen McBride
Mighland
Wills Clyde Seite
Willis Clyde Smith
Eau Claire
Butler County
Leonard
Sarah Morrow Smith
Savannah Methodist Church
Ermina R. Blewart
Ermina Smith
Mia
Chester Badger
Afriiia Ferguson
Herrisville
Emma Smith
Cleveland
Bertha Campbell
A Claire
Joan Hamilton
Crave City
Charles Georts
Parkers Jianding
Albert Smith
Eau Clare
George Campman
West Middlesex
R. D
Lute Henry
Susan Frye Campman
Campman
Garnegle-Illinois Company- Barrell
West Middlesex Methodist Church
Sarah Dane Stewart Camp
Heny H. Campman
Mra Anta
Sharon
Albert Haleman
Elmer Campanian
Cunningham Funeral Home
J. N. Croxall
Hays Wood
Funera Home
Pelock
Tiberal Home
McAnaney
Larry McAnaney
Mercer Street
KR. T. Bay
Hey
Owen Weshields
Croton
Governor Dewey Leaves Albany For Convention
Governor Thomas E. Dewey departs Albany by train for the Republican convention in Philadelphia. He eyes the nomination after a major career move, staying overnight in New York City before joining Mrs. Dewey in Philadelphia. He reiterates hope for nomination with a cautious view on the required ballot count.
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Dewey
Albany
INS
Thomas E. Dewey
Irip
Philadelphia
New York City
Paladelphia
Steel Mill Men See Converter In New Castle Visit
About 125 steel mill executives and engineers toured the new 30 ton converter built by Pennsylvania Engineering in New Castle on June 18. The group, from many states, visited the New Castle Country Club for lunch and golf in the afternoon. The 30 ton converter, part of a National Tube Company order at Lorain Ohio, is welded rather than riveted, a new practice. The visitors will inspect the converter again Tuesday afternoon June.
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New Castle
Hanosylvania Engineering Corporation
New Castle Country Club
National Tube Company
Lorain
Bessemer
Pennsylvania Engineering
Lawrence County
Savoia Auxiliary Plans Tenth Anniversary Event
Cam Savol and auxiliary members finalize plans for the tenth annual Savoia Auxiliary anniversary on Thanaday July 1 at King Firmbert hall. A full course dinner is set for 8:90, with a blessing of the dinner and a program featuring several artists led by president Mrs. da Semione.
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Cam Savol
Lanquel
Thanaday
King Firmbert Hall
Indicalkins
da Semione
Thy O
Western Allied Traffic Banned by Soviet Officials
Western allied traffic to Berlin is halted by Soviet officials in the occupation zone. The autobahn from the west to Berlin is closed to allied vehicles, with only limited corridors remaining. Rail freight continues with checks, and an emergency air service is planned as officials assess the situation.
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Berlin
Helmstedt
U.S
Shenango School bids opened for new addition
Bids on the Shenango School project were opened with Andrews Phinning Co and Clark Co among bidders for plumbing. Marvin Electric and Bruce Mernilees led the electrical bids, while Andrews and The Chi Co were top for heating. Officials will announce acceptance soon as architects review the proposals.
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Andrews Phinning Company
Clark Company
Marvin Electric Company
Bruce Mernilees
Andrews Company
Chie Company
John C Griffin Taken by Death at Indiana Warrior
John C Griffin died at Indiana Warrior Ind after helping install a sheet mill at the Shenango plant. Survived by wife Jean Mills Griffin, sons Jimmie and Jack, daughter Mrs A P Harbarth, two sisters, and several veteran tin workers. Funeral Tuesday at Leyde Mortuary Highland Park. Interment private.
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Youngalown Sieet
Lupe Eau Gany
Indiana Warrior
Ind
Griffin
New Castle
Canmellaville
Shenango
Jean Mills Griffin
Jimmie
Jack
Cleveland
A. P. Harbarth
Willaughty
Paul Dick
la Gran TM
SB. Melfelte
Caireaga
Leyde Morteary
Highland Rae Winter
Roberto
First Presbyteran Church
National Apple Growers Elect New Leader at Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports John Chandler of Sterling Sunestown Mass headed the National Apple Institute succeeding Wm Miller of Paw Paw. Sessions of the Unreloy meeting at Marybury yesterday named C Taylor vice president Milleam M Brown secretary E R Dillon treasurer. Michigan was chosen host state for the 1948 conference as over 250 growers and processors from 38 states were urged to improve grades and enforce standards. The institute ends with an all day tour of prize orchards and processing plants in Pa Va and Virginias.
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Harrisburg
Edohn Chandler
Sterling Suneston
Mass
Ont Wo Miller
Paw Pays
Mareivybury
C. Taylor
Allinn. Mich
Milleam
Milleam M. Brown, Martingburg, We Via. Aid Treasurer, E.R. Dillon, Mil Tani Teer
Michigan
Oasiure
Pennsylvania
Virgins
Virginia
Pretty Full Week For Young Competitor Moss
New York reports Gene Moss achieved a remarkable week as he qualified today as the man who accomplished the most in the past week. He starred on WABC's break the bank program after a Monday of notable events and a Tuesday marriage, with his wife aiding in a decisive success.
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New York
Letter Carriers Branch Picnic At Neshannock Camp
Members of the Boo Mum-Dittum tribe No. 28 and the National Association of Letter Carriers branch enjoy a picnic today at a camp on the Neshannock. A correction notes Carrall For In our ad in Friday's issue. News item advertised 2 14 quart free should read at pint free. Majestic Wallpaper and Fant Co. 25 East Washington Fleet. The text also defines ions as atoms with one electron removed or added.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Neshannock
Chaitigan
Carrall
Pritay
Duco
Majestic Wallpaper and Fant Co
East Washington Fleet
Card Of Thanks By Mrs Edith Sonntag
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to those who extended sympathy and kindness in bereavement for Mrs Edith M Sonntag and her family.
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Edith M. Sonntag
Sonntag
Grandson Pfc John P Kreppe Remembered by Grandparents
The Kreppe grandparents thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy at the funeral of their grandson Pfc John P Kreppe who gave his life for others. They acknowledge support from the Marine Corps and others who sent flowers and cards.
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Hess
Pfc
John P. Kreppe
Marine Corps
Krepps
Thanking neighbors and relatives after bereavement
We express gratitude to neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy and flowers during our recent bereavement. Special thanks for thoughtful cards and donations. The Water Farsons
Senator Taylor Ends Filibuster After 17 Hours
Senator Taylor concluded a 17 hour filibuster after challenging a ruling on a telegram reading that questioned Democratic heritage. He ended the stand at 10 a.m. Monday, noting the country is safe and praising rights protection, as Langer continued brief remarks until 6:41 a.m. The conference report aligned with House figures on military manpower and rejected a foreign legion provision while allowing conscientious objectors to units or exemption.
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Morse
Ore
Donnell
Taylor
Taft
Ohio
Ives
Fane
Langer
House
Army
Havy
Marine Corps
Senate
Iriloiu
American “Foreign Legion
Langer-Taylor
Senate House
Sen. Caymex
Thalyman
Armed Senders
Howse
Anise Bill Faces Quick Presentation Amid Log Jam
Anise bill readied for instant presentation as lawmakers break through a log jam of oratory and debate in the chamber.
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Anise Bill
Daughter of Franco to Wed Spanish Surgeon in Secret Plans
Carmencita Franco, daughter of Generalissimo Franco, is said to be engaged to Dr. Cristobal Martinez Bardiu, 21, son of the Count of Argilla. Friends report a planned October announcement with a marriage targeted for early spring, delaying until after Christmas at Franco’s request. Dr. Martinez Bardiu, assistant to Dr. Eduardo Martinez Alonso, studied at Madrid University and is connected to the American embassy.
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Franca
Argilla
Jaen
Madrid University
Martinez Bardiu
Eduardo Martinez Alonso
Spain
Tarania Hax
Carmencita
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