Men Join 229th Before Draft Bill Signed Exempt
Lt. Col. George F. Mitchell announces men enlisting with the 220th Field Artillery before President Truman signs the draft measure are exempt from Selective Service. About 75 recruits are needed this week at the local 229th units. Enlistees aged 18 to 28 may join the National Guard for training at home if not liable under the draft act.
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220Th Field Artillery
Truman
Congress
George F. Mitchell
228Th Field Artillery
229Th
Mitchell
Canning
Cascade Park
Guard
National Guard
Fire hydrants and lights installed between Beaver Street and Croton Avenue
Work progresses on improvements with painting of 428 fire hydrants in aluminum silver. Hydrants are coated and sealed to prevent misplacement of funds during a fire alarm, part of ongoing modernization.
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Beaver Street
Croton Avenue
Sesquicen
Brownell Makes First Appearance at National Convention
Herbert Brownell Jr appeared on the Republican convention platform in Philadelphia at Convention Hall. He met briefly with National Chairman Carroll Reese before greeting the New York delegation. Dewey campaign manager Brownell signaled party dynamics amid Taft supporters.
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Philade
INS
Herbert l
Thomas E. Dewey
Brownell
Carroll Reece
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dewey
New York
CIO vows fresh legal challenge to Taft Hartley Act
Pittsburgh June 22. The CIO renewed its pledge to challenge in court the unconstitutional provisions of the Taft Hartley Act. President Philip Murray hailed the Supreme Court ruling that union papers may take sides on politics as a victory for democracy and free press. He said the court did not rule on the full political expenditures clause and that other provisions still violate constitutional rights.
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Pittsburgh
INS
CIO
Philip Murray
Supreme Court of the United States
Murray
Military Rites Held For Former Resident
Funeral services for Lt. Edward Elliott Armstrong of Alhambra California were held June 12 at Serene Presbyterian Church. He was killed on Saipan August 5 1944 while aiding a wounded man with a mechanized Marines unit. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Glendale California. Survived by mother Mrs James M Hastings stepfather sister Mrs R H Johnson two half brothers and numerous cousins.
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Edward Elliott Armstrong
Norwich Avenue
Alhambra
Calif
Saipan
U. S. Marines
Serene Presbyterian Church
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Glendale
Armstrong
Oakland
Los Angeles
Miliescort
Ices
Paul Davey
el Sereno
O. W. Landis
Lincoln High School
Heart Organization
James M. Hastings
R. H. Johnson
San Diego
Charles Hastings
John Philip Hastings
Portland, Ore
New Castle
Union Fire Truck Wins First Prize at Carnival
Union Township volunteer fire department showcases a fire truck model winning first prize at the carnival exhibition after competing against 40 entries. Local turnout marked a successful community event.
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UNION
Union Township
Injuries in Grove City Car Crash Involving Local Truck
Mr and Mrs Wiley Welton of Grove City were injured when their car collided with a truck owned by R D Walters and Sons over the weekend. Mrs Welton was treated for cuts and bruises at Osteopathic hospital and discharged. Mr Welton was treated and released. Also, Robert Llewellyn, seaman apprentice USN, son of Mr and Mrs William Llewellyn of Moravia street, was selected to attend the engineman school at Great Lakes Naval Training Center after enlisting March 9, 1948.
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Grove City
Wiley Welton
Volant
Welton
R. D. Walters & Sons
Osteopathic Hospital
NAVY
Robert Llewellyn
USN
William Llewellyn
Moravia Street
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Llewellyn
Naval Service
Naval Recruiting Station
New Castle
NTC
Reunion committee to plan Ma honingtown reunion
Robert Sheehy president of Ma honingtown school reunion calls first meeting of the committee of arrangements for Wednesday evening June 23 at his home 912 Dewey avenue to plan the reunion set for Wednesday Aug 4. Firemen to meet in Mt Jackson high school vocational building June 24 at 8 pm Wright Hoffmaster president. Drive slow children move fast.
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Robert Sheehy
Mahoningtown
Dewey Avenue
North Beaver Township
Mt. Jackson High School
Wright Hoffmaster
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