Tax Reduction Bill Heads To President For Decision
Speedy Senate action on the four billion dollar tax relief bill has GOP leaders hopeful for a mid next week decision by President Truman. Sen. Millikin predicts Senate passage by tomorrow night, with conference committee likely to finish by Tuesday. A GOP spokesman says Truman will act promptly, within the 10 day window before the law takes effect, as tax rates are prepared for July 1.
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Rainy May Recap and Road Work Update
Residents observed heavy rainfall with gardens and cemeteries tended amid wet conditions. Traffic crews apply white lines on County Highways in two sections. One arrest reported for ignoring warning flags as crews forecast completion by noon Thursday.
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Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at nine a m report a maximum of 70 and minimum of 55 with 0.15 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 10.1 feet. One year ago the range was 69 to 53 with 2.52 inches of rain.
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Hard Work Solution of Local Problems GNCA Dinners Told
Dr. C. S. Wyand urged local self reliance at the Greater New Castle Association Members Dinner in the Cathedral. He warned government cannot solve local issues and praised hard work by competent locals as the best remedy. Cont. on Page Two.
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William D. Coban
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Labor Measure Conferees Near End Of Parley
Washington May 28 Conferees from the House and Senate moved toward finishing a compromise labor bill to send to President Truman Senator Taft voiced optimism that meetings would conclude tonight House conferees reportedly followed informal agreements and accepted the Senate version on major points They scrapped tough provisions including an industry wide bargaining ban and private use of injunctions by employers against strikes and boycotts Unresolved remained extending collective bargaining to agricultural processing workers and how much of the House workers bill of rights the Senate would accept Some House members reportedly split one or two may refuse to sign the report in protest of concessions to the Senate
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Netherlands Names U S Ambassador
The Netherlands foreign affairs ministry announced the appointment of Dr Eeleo N Van Kleffens as ambassador to the United States. Van Kleffens previously served as Netherlands foreign minister.
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Former president of Duquesne U dies in Connecticut
Very Rev. Raymond V. Kirk former president of Duquesne University died last night at St Marys seminary Norwalk Connecticut He led Duquesne from 1940 to June 1946 and had been retired at the seminary since.
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Norwalk
Conn
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Duquesne
Twenty Six More Nazis Are Hanged
In Landsberg Germany May 28 American military justice executed 26 former Nazi torturers at Landsberg jail. They followed 22 guards hanged yesterday at Mauthausen, as Gen. Lucius D. Clay granted a last minute reprieve to one of the original 27 slated to die.
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Pittsburgh Records First 1947 Auto Death of Pupil
Pittsburgh reports its first school traffic fatality of 1947 as nine year old Marian Rourke died returning to St. Basil's school after buying a toy yo yo. Police said she darted across a street and was struck by a passing auto.
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No Early Action Seen on Japanese Peace Treaty
Washington experts on May 28 forecast no conference to draft a Japanese peace treaty before late fall or early winter. The statement aimed to quell rumors that Secretary of State George C. Marshall planned to take up the treaty in Washington this summer.
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Memorial Day Parade Lineup Announces Route
Chairman James N Speed announces Memorial Day parade details. The procession forms at 9 30 am near the Honor Roll Court House, heads west on Washington to Greenwood cemetery, returns to Diamond then up Jefferson to the Legion Home, where it ends. Walter A Kieler and E Gene Schweinsberg serve as parade marshals with Lt Col George F Mitchell in charge of the 229th Field Artillery.
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Bus Driver Saves Passengers As He Dies At Wheel
Bradford Pa May 28 An Edwards Lake To Sea bus driver Harold Clark 40 DuBois Pa died of a heart attack after halting the bus in downtown Bradford and slumping over the wheel saving ten passengers. The bus was en route from Buffalo to DuBois.
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Youth Waiver Hearing For 16 Year Old In Lapeer Case
Sixteen year old Oliver Terpening, who said he killed four friends to satisfy an urge to watch somebody die, will appear in probate court in Lapeer on a waiver of juvenile jurisdiction. He remained stolid under police questioning.
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Donald S. Leonard
Blame Carelessness For Texas City Blast
The Coast Guard board of investigation blames ignorance and carelessness in handling ammonium nitrate for the Texas City disasters. Smoking on the loading ship Grandcamp and torn bags not repaired violated regulations. The report calls for stricter rules and a new interagency committee to study dangerous cargo handling.
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Joseph F. Farley
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Dionne Quintuplets Turn Thirteen In Sandstone Ontario
NORTH BAY Ontario May 28 INS The Dionne quintuplets celebrate their thirteenth birthday five sisters now with distinct traits Cecile leads Annette is industrious Yvonne acts intensely Marie remains the baby Emile has become the most feminine They will begin high school entrance exams next spring they speak some English play piano sing and dance Papa Dionne and wife plan to let them explore life beyond their farm with minimal parental direction.
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President Truman Plans Return to White House Soon
Grandview Missouri May 28. President Truman likely will return to Washington within a day or two as his mother Martha Truman shows remarkable recovery from a critical illness. The White House party in Grandview and Kansas City reports cheer from her steady gains and the president appears to regain his old spirits.
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Marshall Testifies Seaway Plan Boosts North American Security
Secretary of State Marshall told Congress that completing the St. Lawrence seaway will strengthen U S and Canadian defense. He outlined four benefits: enabling ocean-going ships from the Great Lakes, a vital new industrial communications line, vast electric power potential, and overall industrial and economic advantage from one of the worlds great waterways.
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Reds Have Borman Alive in Soviet Custody
London May 28 The London Evening Standard revived a persistent report that Martin Borman long missing deputy leader of the Nazi Party is alive and in Soviet custody since Berlin's fall. Sources claim he acted as radical left and communicated with the Kremlin since 1943.
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Panel Of Jurors In Yacht Murder Case Questioned
SANTA ANA Cal May 28 In the Overell yacht blast murder trial attorney S B Kaufman questioned a tentative panel of four men and eight women jurors. He followed tactics used by Beulah Overell's counsel hammering the political implications of state involvement. Prospective jurors were asked about holding or campaigning for county office. The defense plans to press the political angle on appointing Eugene D Williams as special prosecutor. The session was cut short by Memorial Day and other calendar cases.
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Beulah Louise Overell
Otto A. Jacobs
Eugene D. Williams
Ballot Boxes Stolen in Kansas City Primary Evidence
Ballot boxes from the Jackson County courthouse vault in Kansas City were stolen last night. They contained records of the August 1946 Democratic primary and were expected to reveal vote fraud evidence. The Jackson County grand jury reported seventy eight true bills and urged state and federal agencies to begin immediate investigation into irregularities.
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Jackson County Court House
Henry Johnson
Jackson County
Unaware Mother Dies Trying to Save Children in Fire
Police report a New Kensington mother died yesterday while searching for her children in a fire swept home. Mrs. Altemas was found on the third floor after Joseph Krywicki from the first floor led the children to safety as the blaze began.
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Deaths and notices from Edmond Gumienny to Mrs Alpheus Allison
Obituary notices list Edmond Gumienny 24 of 229 Crawford Avenue and Mrs. Robert Leon McCreary along with Frank Koszela 54 of 1810 Moravia Street and Mrs. Alpheus Allison 86 of Lowellville D. 2. May 28, 1947.
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Robert Leon McCreary
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Alpheus Allison
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Report Sees Red Propaganda Films in Hollywood Probe
House committee findings accuse Hollywood of White House pressure shaping pro Communist films. It says Communist writers dominate studios via the Screen Writers Guild and asserts Labor Board aid to infiltrate influence, with industry rebellion among top actors and directors.
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Body Of Woman Found On Road Near Masontown
The nude body of 28 year old Virginia Baker a mother of four was found on a highway near Masontown Pa. She had skull fractures and a broken neck and was found in undergarments. Police suspect a hit and run but an investigation into suspicious circumstances is under way. She was last seen leaving a tavern at 2 am and lived with her brother George Baker in Mt Sterling.
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Raymond King
Ravenna
Dinner program praise saps voices and savor
A reader describes preferring lively speakers who deliver sharp, punchy lines over lengthy chatter at a dinner. The note likens strong orators to hearty, well-cooked meals with thick gravy and satisfying finish, contrasting with meandering phrases and flag waving.
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