Flying war hero kills fiance and is injured in crash
Betty Ann Lyng, 20, of New London, was killed when the undercarriage of Howard Hampshire's low flying plane dragged her as he saluted from above. Hampshire, 22, of Hull, was injured but expected to recover, after the aircraft crashed into a fence.
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Hannibal. Mo
INS
Betty Ann Lyng
New London
Howard “Red” Hampshire
Hull
Hampsmire
Germany
Quincey, Ill
Miss Lynn
Robert E. Lyng
Lyng
Hear Reports Agreement on C P A Nearing
Conferees report progress on a price control bill as the House and Senate move toward final approval. The proposed Taft amendment would set a new pricing formula likely increasing consumer prices on many manufactured goods. Economic Stabilization Director Bowies called it a delayed action bomb while Bowies and lawmakers push for a bill before June 30. Only Wagner and Downey reportedly opposed the amendment in the Senate conference group.
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House
Barkley
Rep
Spence
Senate
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Bowies
Sens. Wagner
N.Y
Downey
Calif
Paris Parley Clamps Lid On News Of Trieste
The Paris talks on a 25 year German disarmament treaty face Soviet objections. Stalin’s preapproval was cited, but Potsdam terms, troop withdrawal before entry into force, and colonial issues in Italy hinder progress. Italian delegates were told they would not sign if colonies were renounced, with a one year adjournment possible for a final solution.
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Paris
Trieste
Germany
Stalin
Byrnes
Russia
Italy
Echc
Make It a Million Enlist Early for Education Benefits
After a three year enlistment in the Regular Army soldiers may receive up to 48 months of education in business trade school or college of choice with tuition and living allowance paid if they enlist before October 6 1946 Over a million have already joined and more are urged to learn the facts at a nearby Army Camp Post or Recruiting Station
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U.S. Army
First Jet Plane Air Mail Delivery Inaugurated
In Schenectady on June 22 the first jet air mail flight departed with P-80 Shooting Stars. Gale Sullivan will dispatch 750 letters to Washington and 750 to Chicago at speeds over 500 miles per hour. President Truman and Orville Wright will be among initial recipients, with Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly also slated to receive a jet letter.
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Schenectady
N. Y
INS
Gale Sullivan
Washington
Dayton
Chicago
Truman Orville Wright
Edward J. Kelly
Slippery Rock Bible Conference Opens Sunday Afternoon
The eighteenth annual Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference begins Sunday at 2 30 PM in Slippery Rock First Presbyterian Church with Rev Frederick C Fowler Litt D of Knoxville PA as the first speaker. At 4 PM Reverend Lt Soerheide leads the missionary hour.
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Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference
First Presbyterian Church of
Slippery Rock
Frederick C. Fowler
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
Soerheide
Bob
Marianne McConnell
Arthur A. Wright
Binghampton
Archer E Anderson
Duluth, Minn
Harold G. Martin
China Native Evangelistic Crusade
Laurel Playground On Wheels Show Draws Local Kids
Laurel avenue playground hosted an on wheels show with children parading vehicles before judges Jim Harlan Joan Carkitto and David Wochner. Prizes went to George Kauffman for prettiest bicycle and to Bob Mc Cartney Don Print Gene Morse and Bob Klaher for most battered vehicle. Bobby Deans scooter won for tiniest conveyance.
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Laurel Avenue
Jim Harlan
Joan Carkitto
David Wochner
George Kauffman
Bob McCartney
Don Print
Gene Morse
Bob Klaher
Bobby Dean
Weiner
Joan
Health Talks By Dr W A Womfe City Health Official
Dr W A Womfe discusses changing health styles and the decline of old diseases. He notes Diptheria and cholera infantum were common at century’s start but are rare now, while tuberculosis is detected early and state health efforts plus public and private support aid prevention.
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Stife
Peacork Demonstrates Dramatic Tail Feathers
In full dress the peacork is described as the most gorgeous bird with a four foot long tail that can be raised into a vertical position, showcasing its striking coloration.
State Farm lays out car financing plan for policyholders
Arrangements with local banks offer State Farm policyholders car financing at reasonable rates. The program also extends to careful drivers not insured with State Farm, promising savings. See or call now for details of this money saving plan.
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State Farm
Pa Newc Observes Weather and Street Work Updates
Pa Newc notes passing motorists views downtown scenes with license plates from California New Jersey Florida and Texas. Workers dig post holes on North Jefferson to install parking meters replacing old units. Rain delays and dirt streets persist as the city battles weather impacts.
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Pa Newe
California
New Jersey
Florida
Texas
Jefferson Street
Taylor Street
Deaths of the Day in Lowellville and nearby areas
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. John Rozzi aged 31 in Lowellville wife of John Rozzi with a heart attack in her home and funeral plans. Salvatore DeFilippo 47 died of a heart attack in New Wilmington area, owner of Oak Hurst chef, with services pending. John J. O'Neil 60 from North Mill Street dies after 18 months illness with multiple lodge memberships and funeral arrangements pending. Anthony Florie funeral held at St Teresa's Kap pel with interment at St Marys Beaver Falls. pallbearers named.
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Eleanor Rozzi
John Rozzi
Lowellville
R.fp
Rozzi
Lowell Ville
St. Joseph's Church
Villa Maria
Gloria Jean
Mike Butch
Mike
Tony
Frank
Louis
Youngstown
Ernest
Ellwood City
Cunningham Funeral Home
Salvatore DeFilippo
New Wilmington Road
San Salvadore
Italy
DeFilippo
Oak Hurst
New Wilmington
Iona DeFilippo
DeCarbo Funeral
John J. O'Neil
North Mill Street
Mr. O'Neil
James and
Mary O'Neil
McKeesport
L.O.C.M
F. O. E. Lodges
Grace Nelson O'Neil
Joseph B. Leyde Mortuary
Highland
Anthony Florie
St. Teresa's Church
Kappel
St. Mary's Cemetery
Beaver Falls
Alex Bennett
Lawrence Ferrigno
Roger Mangerie
Ralph Pisani
Carmen Martini
Michael Berres
John Gaffney
Westmoreland City
John
Alice Cook Gaffney
Nazarene Sunday School
U.S. Navy
Pacific
William
Joseph B Lerde
West Newton
Marines Launch Aviation Recruitment Drive in City
Sergeant Philip R. Sasse announced a new Marine aviation enlistment program for men aged 17 to 30. Recruits may serve two, three, or four years receive extensive technical training, GI Bill benefits, and access to government funded education after service. Local office sits in Room 211 of the Post Office building.
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Philip R. Sasse
U. S Marine
Marine Corps Aviation
Marine Corps
Marine Recruiting Station
Post Office
Russians Take Full Credit For Defeating Nazis
New York dispatch reports Moscow radio quotes Pravda praising the Soviet Union for defeating the Nazis. Pravda marks the fifth anniversary of the invasion praising Generalissimo Stalin and claiming the Red Army single handedly crushed the invaders and saved civilization.
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New York
INS
Moscow Radio Today
Pravada
Communist Party
Russia
NBC
Pravda
Stalin
Soviet Union
Red Star
Rotary dinner on highway safety program June 24 1946
Monday June 24 1946 at 12 10 to 1 30 the Castleton Rotary Club hears from George Lowe of the Department of Highways on highway safety. The club notes it helped form a traffic committee including the mayor and police chief, motor club and civic group representatives, and mentions organizers Henry Weinschenk and Ole Olson.
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Castleton
Benny Hanlon
George Lowe
Dept. of Highways
Rotoary Club
U S Plans Atomic Control Talks With or Without Russia
The United States may press for an atomic control framework either under UN supervision or via a new body. France and Poland reportedly plan their own proposals seeking enforceable controls while preserving or negotiating veto rights. The Baruch plan’s punishment authority remains unsettled as debates consider various power structures. The piece notes the highest waterfall in the world is the Kukennaam in British Guiana.
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Control
Security Council
Atomic Development Authority
United States
United Nations
France
Poland
Russia
Kukennaam
British Guiana
Young Veteran Fatally Hurt In Auto Crash
A young veteran in service with the Army Air Forces died after a two car collision. Gaffney's recently purchased 1930 Model A Ford was wrecked, while Klingensmith and McFall were passengers. Police and the coroner investigate cause as a dog perished in the crash and tires and motor were later stolen from the wreckage. Funeral arrangements announced with services set for Monday.
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Shall
Army Air Forces
Young Gaffney
Klingensmith and McFall
Gaffney
Young
President May Sign Hobbs Bill Clarified
The Hobbs bill as amended would not make peaceful strike and picket a felony. The measure aims to align with congressional objectives and avoid changing existing provisions beyond its anti racketeering testing scope.
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Congress
Card Of Thanks From Mrs. Mary Bertolino And Children
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy during our recent bereavement and for beautiful flowers and donations to the family from Mrs Mary Bertolino and children
Family Remembering Clarence Samuels
The Samuels family thanks relatives ministers neighbors and friends for kindness after the loss of brother father and uncle Clarence Samuels. Gratitude is expressed for flowers and donations of cars. Signed by Rachael Samuels Joseph Samuels Mrs Virginia Cochran and Mrs Beulah Wilson Adv 11.
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Clarence Samuels
Rachael Samuels
Joseph Samuels
Virginia Cochran
Beulah Wilson
Man killed in truck motorcycle crash near Seward
Johnstown residents figure in a fatal collision two miles east of Seward when a truck hit two motorcycles. Paul Fertick of Johnstown died instantly while John Zebeak of Windber and A M Varner and Bert Dill of Johnstown suffered serious injuries.
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Insi
Seward
Paul Fertick
John Zebeak
Windber
A. M. Varner
Bert Dill Th
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