President Orders Seventh Fleet to Halt Red Drive in Far East
President orders the Seventh Fleet to prevent any attack on Formosa and urges the Chinese government on Formosa to cease air and sea operations against the mainland. He directs strengthening US forces in the Philippines and accelerating military aid to Indo China allied states and a NATO-like mission to coordinate with them. The action follows aggressive events in Korea and awaits UN peace moves.
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Formosa
Seventh Fleet
Pacific
Japan
United Nations
United States
Philippines
United States to bolster Formosa stance amid UN backing
The United States says it will uphold the rule of law and report steps to the UN Security Council through Ambassador Austin. Defense Secretary Johnson says no American ground forces will be used in Korea or mobilized domestically for now, as Formosa becomes a U S bastion reversing prior policy.
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United States
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White House
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Korea
Formosa
U. S
Death toll in West Virginia floods rises across six counties
Floodwaters covered six counties late Saturday into Sunday washing away homes and buildings. Residents had limited warning as torrents surged over creek banks, causing extensive property damage and prompting widespread concern.
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West Virginia
Johnson Says No War Near Yet Progress Continues
Johnson asserts there is no imminent war while noting steady progress in military arts and some scientific advances behind the iron curtain. He adds caution about possessing full information. The United States and Russia hold the largest areas of cultivated land.
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Johnson
The
United States
Russia
Transit Strike In Philadelphia To Start Saturday
Philadelphia plans for one man operation on trolley cars face strike action as 10 500 transit workers authorize Saturday walkout after months of stalled talks. Michael J. Quill states the union will strike, marking the fourth stoppage in six years.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Transportation Company
Michael J. Quill
Cl‘a Transport Workers
Mrs Barkley to Launch New Ship in Camden Ceremony
Mrs Alben W Barkley wife of the vice president will christen the 19600 ton S S President Jackson at the New York Shipbuilding Corp Camden New Jersey The launch follows a ceremony with about 300 guests from Congress military and Merchant Marine and the vice president to give the principal address.
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N. J
Alben W. Barkley
America
Barkley
S. S
Jackson
New York Shipbuilding Corp
Congress
Third Annual Catholic Day on Wednesday
Catholic Day plans detail a full program with activities for all ages. Registration runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the park, lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kiddie treats noon to 6 p.m., free rides 1 to 5 p.m., races 2 to 4 p.m., and a 6 to 7 p.m. basket supper. Events close with a 7 p.m. address by Rep. Mansfield, a 8:30 p.m. band concert, dancing, fireworks, and a 10:30 p.m. grand drawing.
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Bent Roosevelt
Trumans
Park Grove
John Stoftick
Michael Mansfield
Red Coat
Priests Forum
Catholic Day
John Stoffick
James Ferrante
Francis Augustine
Arson Armond
Ray McAuley
Tullio Morelli
Frank Safara
Frank Marchionda
William Howley
Angelo Frediani
Nick Casalandra
Frank Haas
John Corio
Orlando Caiazza
William Russo
Tullo Morelli
William de Carbo
Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary
Julio Venditto
Ellwood
Evelyn Woods
Republicans Push Separate Vote On Tax Cut Plan
GOP leaders announce a bid for a separate vote on the tax cut plan after a closed door meeting with the House Republican majority. They argue for preserving proposed excise cuts without offsetting tax or levy increases. The plan centers on Ways and Means committee positions.
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Ways and Means
Martin
Mass
House
Deaths Of The Day Involving Polish American Community
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Victor Bilch aged 71 of Yoho Way and Mrs Rose Luksa Smith both of local origin. Other death notices include Johnson Shaffer Mayo Porter and related services at Noga and Patton funeral homes with masses, burials, and mourning details.
Obituary Notices for Maria Latore and Local Figures
Requiem mass for Maria Santa Latore of 908 South Mercer Street is set for Wednesday at 8 30 AM at St Vitus Church with interment in St Vitus Cemetery. The body lies at DeCarbo Funeral Home East Sutton at Cunningham with calling hours. Also noted are funeral services for Mrs Louis Frengel at Sutton at Cunningham Wednesday at 11 AM and burial at St Vitus Cemetery, plus memorials for Mrs Helen Moses of 1201 South Mill Street with service at St Elias Orthodox Church and Greenwood Cemetery burial. Survivors include sister Mrs John Buczek and several Pagley sisters and others in Italy.
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Victor Bilch
Yoho Way
New Castle Hospital
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Poland
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Stella Flajnik
Ambridge
Victoria Mollie
Leona Gusc
Noga
South Mill
Reynolds Street
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Johnson Shaffer
Wurtemburg
Princeton
Laura Clinefelter Shaffer
Samuel Shaffer
Oak Grove Inn
Ellwood City
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Saxon Club
Jessie I. Shaffer
Daisy Miller
Canton
Oakie Lowther
Cumberland
L. A. Lightfritz
Patton
Wurtemburg Cemetery
New Albany
Ind
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Hannah J. Straw Porter
Lawrence County
Porter
First Presbyterian Church
McKinney
Daniel Leasure Camp No
Nee Rose Riblet
Floyd Porter Lynn
Hubbard
Grace Shaffer
Loveland
Colo
Ruth Leonhardt
This City
Frank Porter
New Bedford
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Rose Luksa Smith
Edgewood Avenue
SS. Philip and James
W. V. Stancelewski
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Maria Santa Latore
South
Mercer Street
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Nicholas de Mita
St. Vitus Cemetery
DeCarbo Funeral Home
East Sutton
Cunningham
Adeline Pagley
Marie Pagley Musetti
Mary Bertoline
Italy
Mrs. Frengel
Louis the DeCarbo
East Frengel
Sutton
St. Vitus
Two Boys Die In Tar Truck Crash Near Myerstown
State police report a tar truck crash on the Reading Harrisburg Pike near Myerstown killing two youths aged 18 and 11. Brothers Richard and Martin suffered severe injuries. Gene Brightman 15 was treated for cuts and burns. Driver Stephen Yanicheck 33 of Phoenixville was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after bail set at 5000 dollars.
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Richland
Stephen Yanicheck
Phoenixville
Reading Hospital
Reading-Harrisburg
Myerstown
Ruth
Fierce battle in progress at Uijongbu and Seoul area
An intense clash rages around Uijongbu with North Korean forces massing reinforcements and Seoul under heavy fire. American pilots including Korean‑manned Mustangs claimed three Communist planes near Kimpo while Seoul authorities report 30,000 South Korean troops defending approaches to the capital. A new North Korean landing near Pusan prompts a rapid South Korean countermove.
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Seuul
Kimpo
Uijongbu
Seoul
Y. H. Lee
International News Service
Tokyo
Cap
Ital
Lee
Shihung
Washington
INS
Pusan
South Korea
Germans Target Dutch Bulb Industry During War
The report notes German shipments of thousands of Dutch bulbs and bulb soil to Gere many, suggesting an intent to seize control of the bulb industry amid wartime disruptions.
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Geremany
National Baseball Hall of Fame Opens in Coopertown
The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Coopertown New York opened in 1939 marking a milestone in American sports history and honoring baseball’s most acclaimed figures.
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National Baseball Hall of Fame
Coopertown
N. Y
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