Tornadic Winds Sweep Eight States Causing Fatalities and Damage
Tornadic winds lashed eight states causing at least 15 deaths and extensive property damage. Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia were hit with dozens injured and many buildings destroyed. Localities include Clarksburg Alpha Bernice Granite City and Lake of the Ozarks with multiple fatalities and transportation disruptions.
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International News Service
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Clarksburg
W. Va
Alpha
Tennessee
Erie
Bernice
Okla
Granite City
Ill
Ota
Lake of the Ozarks
Bright star visible west after eight o clock question
Dear Pa Newe asks for the name of a bright star seen due west nightly after 8 PM and sinking from view. A local squirrel escaped a sewer trap near Lincoln Avenue and Cathedral, then fled up a tree. Heavy rains left dirt on streets and lawns grew rapidly, boosting mowing.
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Pa Newe
J. A
Naples
Agnew Street
Lincoln Avenue
Cathedral
Daily Weather Report Summary for US Period
The 24 hour period ending at 9 am shows a maximum 68 and minimum 53 with 1.01 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 8.3 feet. The Sunday morning period records a high of 66, low of 36, and no precipitation.
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United States
Administration Urges Swift Passage Of Draft Bill
The House armed services committee approved by 28 to five a two year peacetime draft for men 19 to 25. Defense Secretary Forrestal said an excellent bill was drawn up and urged swift passage, noting long range military training remains needed but urging action on the draft bill without universal military training. The committee plans to report out the bill for quick action next week.
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Washington
INS
House Armed Services Committee
House
Defense
Forrestal
Tornado Strikes Near Clarksburg Kills Several
A tornado ripped through six mining communities near Clarksburg WV last night killing at least three people and injuring around 40. Rescue efforts spread across West Milford Mount Clare Quiet Dell Los Creek Jane Lew and Wolf Summit as homes were demolished and power lines downed.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
INS
Washington
American Red Cross
Joseph Warner
Eastern Area
Harrison County
Tony Lovie
West Milford
Mount Clare
Quiet Dell
Los Creek
Jane Lew
Wolf Summit
Lovio
Replace Recorder At Central Church
The Central Presbyterian churchमा recording machine in the Singing Tower, destroyed by fire, is replaced with a larger unit designed to prevent rekindle. Pastor Dr Robert M Patterson announced the new machine has a partition protecting wax records and was used Sunday to dispense recorded organ and chime music downtown.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Robert M. Patterson
Two Teens Die In Car Crash Near Huesper Clarion County
An auto accident near Huesper in Clarion County on Sunday killed Leonard Resinger 17 driver and Norma Mul holland 15 and injured three others when a blowout sent the car into a tree.
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Clarion County
Clarion
Huesper
Leonard Resinger
Norma Mulholland
Some Veterans May Be Drafted
A Congressional military study urges drafting veterans with 18 months or less service to fill regular and reserve forces. House plans draft youths 19 to 25 and register 18 to 30, aiming for a 70 group air force. Rep. Towe hints at universal military training after a temporary draft. Senate debate focuses on manpower as funding for the 70 group air force stalls.
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Washington
Congress
Armed Services Committees
House
Senate
Defense
Forrestal
Rep. Towe
N. J
Four U S Airmen Die in Bomber Crash in Japan
Four American airmen were killed when three A-26 bombers collided over Yokota air base in Japan. The dead are Capt. Stanley R. Thomas of San Francisco, Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Courthen of White Bluff Tennessee, Cpl. Allyn L. Pundy of Baldwin Wisconsin, and James E. Fannon of Big Stone Gap Virginia.
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Tokyo
INS
Yokota
Japan
U. S. Far East Air Forces
Stanley R. Thomas
San Francisco
Ralph H. Courthen
White Bluff
Tenn
Allyn L. Pundy
Baldwin
Wis
James E. Fannon
Big Stone Gap
24th Will Have First Federal Inspection Here
Officers and enlisted men from the 229th Field Artillery prepare for the first federal inspection of local units. Lt. Col. George E. Mitchell states the event will occur Tuesday and Wednesday, May 4 and 5 at Cunningham Armory with records and personnel quizzes in each unit. Members are urged to assemble at 7:00 PM.
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229Th Field Artillery
George E. Mitchell
229Th
Col. Mitchell
Cunningham Armory
Catholic Daughters Initiate 100 New Members at Castleton
A 100 member class was initiated into Catholic Daughters of America Court Teresa Irene No. 231 Sunday at The Castleton. Fr. Francis C. Streiff spoke on practical Catholic humility as officers led the ceremony assisted by district deputy Mrs. Sara Beatrice. A 6 p m banquet followed with toastmistress Mrs. Evelyn Woods and welcome by Grand Regent Mrs. Jessie Stenger.
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Teresa Irene
Castleton
Sara Beatrice
Ellwood City
Francis C. Streiff
St. Joseph's Church
C. D of A
Father Streiff
Jessie Stenger
Sharon
Butler Courts
Fr. Streiff
Evelyn Woods
Taft And Stassen In Ohio Primary Battle
Sen. Robert A. Taft and Harold E. Stassen campaign for a pivotal Ohio delegate contest. Stassen aims to win 6 to 20 of 53 delegates, a 20-vote haul potentially toppling Taft’s lead. Dewey looms in Oregon later, with 12 delegates up May 21.
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Taft
Stassen
Ohio
Washington
INS
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Oregon
Dewey
King of Greece Attends Funeral for Justice Minister Ladas
King Paul of Greece and the cabinet attended the state funeral for Justice Minister Christos Ladas murdered on May Day by a suspected Communist. Police and army cordoned Cathedral Square while security squads questioned suspects. A curfew from 1 am to 5 am was imposed on Athens and Piraeus as martial law continued and authorities hunted alleged conspirators.
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Athens
INS
Paul
Greece
Christos Ladas
Cathedral Square
Piraeus
Ladas
Council Takes First Steps For 1949 Wage Tax
The city council met in city hall and moved toward a 1949 wage tax. Finance Director Hoyland submitted a bill to create a wage tax collection bureau. The measure was sent to committee and an open hearing was set for 9 am EST on May 25.
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Albert A. Hoyland
Council
Joseph D. Alexander
Robert White
Mediators Seek Joint Conference on Rail Issues
Government mediators press for a joint management union conference on wage rules with Class I carriers and operating brotherhoods. Rail Mediation Board Chair Frank Douglass aims to avert a nationwide strike set for May 11, after sessions with carriers and union leaders. He hopes to unite factions by Wednesday.
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Chicago
INS
Railroad Mediation Board
Frank Douglass
Douglass
Francis A. O'Neill
Sonsfest Welsh Hymn Singing Draws Crowds Here
The annual Gymanfa Ganu at First Congregational church filled the auditorium and Sunday school room for afternoon and evening sessions. Welsh Americans from multiple cities attended, with Mrs. Elizabeth Rees of Taibach Port Talbot noted as a visitor.
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Youngstown
Steubenville
Warren
Canton
Akron
Niles
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Sharon
Elizabeth Rees
Taibach
Port Talbot
South Wales
D. O. Davies
Robert M. White
Luther Bassett
John M. Evans
David Lewis
Earl Hammond
David Harris
Harold Watkins
Aliquippa
Henry T. Jones
National Gymanfa Gana
George Bundy
Warren,c
Detroit
Mich
Thomas J. Jones
England Named Bond Chairman for Lawrence County
Appointment of C. M. England of Pennsylvania Power Company as Savings Bond Chairman of Lawrence County was announced by James W. Marvin state director U S Savings Bonds division. England succeeds A R Heizman in this capacity.
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C. M. England
Pennsylvania Power Company
Lawrence County
James W. Marvin
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
England
A. R. Heizman
Death Record Notice of Five Local Obituaries
William Henry Derr age 73 of Dravesburg Pennsylvania. Nancy Zook age 96 of Sharpsville Pennsylvania. Luigi Dell age 73 of 8 Bank street. J. G. English age 76 of Dallas Texas. Mrs John D. McCullough of 141 Park avenue. Sara Emiline Wilson age 58 of 219 North Mulberry street.
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William Henry Derr
Dravesburg
Nancy Zook
Sharpsville
Luigi Dell
Bank Street
J. G. English
Dallas
Texas
John D. McCullough
Park Avenue
Sara Emiline Wilson
North Mulberry Street
Lawrence County First In State To Pass Quota
Harrisburg May 3 The Pennsylvania division American Cancer Society says Lawrence county is the first local unit to meet its quota in the statewide drive to raise 830000 for cancer research and services. Lawrence county chapter reported 12050 toward an 11800 goal with effort ongoing to collect outstanding pledges and meet 1948 obligations.
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Harrisburg
INS
Pennsylvania
American Cancer Society
Lawrence County
Gwi A. Price
Pittsburgh
Glenn Berry
Blake Waldo
Victor Theater Sold to Gamble Enterprises Inc
Victor Theater owner David Victor announces sale of the Victor Theater at 221 East Washington to Gamble Enterprises Inc operators of the Penn Theater on North Mercer Street. The Victor will keep its name and undergo renovations to improve patron comfort under new management. The theater has stood at the site for 28 to 30 years, previously known as the Ritz and Nixon. Victor will stay involved in business and retains ownership of the Penn Theater building.
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David Victor
Victor Theater
East Washington Street
Gamble Enterprises, Inc
Penn Theater
North Mercer Street
Show Place
Victor
Gamble Concern
The
Ritz
Nixon
New Half Dollars Arrive With Ben Franklin Image
The first of the new U S half dollars reached the city on Saturday. Local banks received limited supplies designated for "Poor Richard" with Ben Franklin pictured on the obverse replacing the goddess of liberty. The reverse bears the Liberty Bell without the eagle, with other inscriptions unchanged.
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United States
Richard
Ben Franklin
Liberty
Britain Will Not Extend Palestine Mandate May 15
Britain's foreign office stated no extension of the Palestine mandate beyond May 15. Reinforcements were sent to maintain order in the final days, with withdrawal planned after May 15. No US or UN consultation was deemed necessary. Jerusalem dispatch notes ongoing tensions as the Jewish army renews charges at Lovanene.
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London
Britain
Palestine
Holy Land
Thomas Co. Watson
United States
United Nations
British Navy Demonstrates Off Jaffa Amid Holy Land Tensions
The cruiser Newcastle is patrolling off Jaffa with two destroyers overnight as British policy shifts spark questions in diplomatic circles. The Royal Navy reportedly landed troops at Jaffa while offshore vessels monitor ongoing fighting between Jewish fighters and Arab forces.
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London
INS
Newcastle
Jaffa
Holy Land
United Nations
Chicago meat packers face slow return amid 49 day walkout
In Chicago on May 3 only a few striking packing house workers returned to plants as reinforced picket lines remained. The back-to-work push by major packers is seen as a showdown test in the 49 day old walkout.
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Chicago
Garden bed scene with herbs and blossoms described
The passage notes a garden with pansy violet and other blooms, a green shallot patch, parsley with lacy stalks, cabbages and Brussels sprouts. The speaker insists not all plants are flowers yet mentions edible greens and herbs in the scene.
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