Heavy Vote Expected Across Nation On Tuesday
Voters go to polls for off year elections with Democrats likely to hold reduced majorities in both houses. The battles in New York Ohio Illinois Colorado and California draw national attention as Dewey Lehman Taft Lucas Dirksen Carroll Warren compete for key seats. An International News Service survey suggests substantial GOP stakes and potential upsets ahead of the January 3 congressional opening.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Herbert H. Lehman
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Joseph F. Ferguson
International News Service
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Scott W. Lucas
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Everett M. Dirksen
Light Snow Flurry Report From Local Area
A light snow flurry was reported early Sunday morning in the district a few miles north of the city with no lasting ground cover. Snow was seen along Route 19 toward Meadville and drivers took precautions for a time. Alfred A. Martin County Highway superintendent notes resumption of road resurfacing later in the week and servicemen prepared for emergencies during the Armistice Day holiday observances. Local motorists lined up for radiator fills amid the cold spell.
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Alfred A. Martin
Daily Weather Report Summary
Partly cloudy and mild tonight with increasing cloudiness and scattered light showers tomorrow in the north. US weather stats show 24 hours to 9 am: high 44 and low 32 with no precipitation and river stage 6.8 feet. Sunday to 9 am high 46 and low 34 with 0.49 inches of rain.
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Car mystery after Mercury plunges over Break Neck bridge
State police probe a Mercury car found 150 feet down a precipice at Break Neck bridge near McConnell's Mills between Princeton and the Ellwood City Portersville road. The vehicle was demolished and found in second gear. Police say Russell J. Barkley of Prospect reported the car stolen on November 4.
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Woman 69 Hurt in Route 51 Crash Near Darlington
Mrs. Jane Hairhogger of New Galilee, 69, is in Jameson Memorial hospital in critical condition with fractures to both thighs and right arm after a collision on Route 51 four miles north of Darlington Saturday afternoon. Her husband, David Hairhogger, was treated for a possible right ankle fracture. another driver, Wilmer Simon of New Waterford, reportedly drifted off the road and struck their car.
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Wilmer Simon
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Blood bank balance drive urges donations
A bold call urges citizens to donate blood and type their blood now to keep the Red Cross bank above its minimum safe balance. It asks readers to call 5084 for help and details on contributing.
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Michael Strange Dies at 60 Longtime Poet and Actor
Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Easton Connecticut for Michael Strange 60 poet author actress and second wife of the late John Barrymore. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery New York City.
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New York City
Rhee accuses Moscow of directing Chinese entry in Korea
President Syngman Rhee charged Moscow directed Chinese Communist intervention in the Korean war. He said the Soviets act to avoid a Communist defeat and warned the Yalu river stalemate may be unsolvable, urging an allout drive for quick victory before reinforcements can cross when the river freezes.
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Cooperation Sought From Election Boards For Early Returns
The News asks election precinct boards in New Castle and Lawrence County to provide early returns on Tuesday night as soon as counts are completed. Gratitude is express ed for past cooperation and phones listed as 4000 for contact.
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President Truman Heads Home for Election Day Campaign
President Truman awaits election day as Korean war tensions loom and he plans a second midterm stump speech in Independence Missouri. He will address hometown Missourians at Memorial hall at three p.m. EST and press for a Democratic Senate majority amid close White House briefings.
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U N Calls Security Council Over Chinese Intervention
General Douglas MacArthur told the United Nations Security Council that Chinese Communist troops are in hostile contact with U N forces in Korea. Washington scheduled a special Security Council meeting for Wednesday to address the intervention, detailing 12 incidents since October 16. The move follows MacArthur’s notification and preliminary UN inaction.
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War in Korea Forces Face Critical US Decision
Washington reports the United States and United Nations must decide whether to commit enough troops to defeat Red Chinese forces rebuilding in North Korea. MacArthur’s report prompts possible emergency Security Council action and acceleration of allied military plans, with broader aims and possible shifts in Formosa policy.
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U S Steel Wage Parley Continues
Two ten man negotiating teams from U S Steel and the United Steelworkers Union meet in Pittsburgh to continue wage discussions that may affect nearly one million steel workers nationwide.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
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Fire Destroys Home In Borough
Fire crews from New Castle and Shenango township fought to save the Lidak residence at 3 South View Avenue but the cottage structure burned out early Sunday. The blaze started at about 1 am, origin undetermined, causing an estimated loss around 9000 dollars. First responders stretched 1000 feet of hose from Fifth Ward, with 600 more feet laid by B-Truck from Central station.
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Lidak
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Red Feather Drive Promotes Community Chest Appeal
Red Feather quotes DR. IVAN J. GRUEN Rabbi of Temple Israel praising the Community Chest as the simplest way to support 12 agencies in a single appeal. He says it is the American way and that democracy means helping neighbors and improving the hometown for all citizens.
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Red Feather
Voters Head to Polls Tuesday in General Election
Polling places open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday November 7 as voters decide amid a general election. Eight party tickets appear on the ballot with Republicans and Democrats viewed as the main contenders. Election boards will return ballot boxes to the courthouse after counting.
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State Leaders Forecasts On Tuesday's Election
Republican chairman M Harvey Taylor predicts the GOP statewide ticket led by Gov James H Duff for the U S Senate and Judge John S Fine for governor will be swept into office by a decisive verdict. Democratic chairman Maurice Splain Jr contends the size of the Democratic majority will be limited only by the size of the continued on page two.
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Pennsylvania
M. Harvey Taylor
GOP
James H. Duff
U. S. Senate
John S. Fine
Maurice Splain, Jr
Local Woman Dies En Route To Clarion Football Game
Mrs. Agnes Zurasky aged 42 and her two children travelled to Clarion State Normal School to watch her son Harry F. Zurasky play. On Route 68 near Butler the truck skidded, Agnes was ejected and died later at Butler County Memorial Hospital from a cerebral concussion. Elsie age 19 and Paul age 17 were injured. The incident occurred Saturday at 1 10 p.m. with the family en route to a football game and continuing details on page two.
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Chinese Reds sixty miles from Lhasa
Invading Chinese Communist troops reached Reting sixty miles northeast of Lhasa and were expected to enter the Tibetan capital within 72 hours. Kalimpong sources in northern India reported the rapid advance. Peiping radio said China requested India withdraw troops at Gyantse and Yatung, claiming Tibet is now China’s sole responsibility. Troops protected traders traveling between India and Lhasa.
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Swanson Named Actress Of The Year By Film Critics
Gloria Swanson, returning to sound films after a long retirement, was named actress of the year by national film critics for Sunset Boulevard. Co star William Holden won top actor honors for 1950. The Film Daily poll in New York cited Swanson’s comeback and Sunset Boulevard as the year’s best drama.
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State Election Tuesday Polling and Offices In PA
Pennsylvania voters head to polls tomorrow with polling places open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. State-wide offices include U S senator governor lieutenant governor secretary of internal affairs Supreme Court justice and Superior Court judge. Districts elect 33 congressmen 25 state senators and 208 state representatives. Registered voters total 2,913,101 Republicans 1,951,223 Democrats and 60,916 others.
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Death Record for Mrs Zurasky and Rev Statler
Obituary notice lists the deaths of Mrs Julius Zurasky 42 from R D 1 and Rev William F Statler 75 of Ellwood City dated Monday November 6 1950.
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R.D
William F. Statler
Ellwood City
New Defense Line In Korea Is Established
UN forces form a new 50 mile defense line in northwest Korea from the Chongchon mouth to Tokchon, amid a staged retreat by Chinese and Korean troops and counterattacks by U S and Allied troops. Ground fighting near Anju and Pakchon leads to continued volatile frontline conditions.
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Two Couples Not Located After Flight To Notre Dame Game
Sharon Pennsylvania reports two young couples en route to the Notre Dame Navy game in Cleveland disappeared after boarding a Beechcraft single engine plane. The Dunbar and Johnston couples were last heard from while traveling from local roads near Sharon Mercer and Shields Titusville toward the Cleveland area.
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Stanley W. Dunbar
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Youngstown
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Voters Prepare After Final Day of Campaign Speeches
Arthur Mometer notes candidates step back after long campaigns as voters weigh statements and claims. Tomorrow they vote, amid cool 55 degree weather and lingering questions about truth and tactics.
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