Government To Issue Orders To Conserve Coal
The government plans emergency orders to reduce coal use during the soft coal stoppage entering a second day. Civilian Production Administration will cut coal burning in gas and electric sectors, urge governors to impose dim-outs, and impose a strict railroad freight embargo for non essentials. The Office of Defense Transportation will issue the freight rule, likely next week, while earlier steps start at once.
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Washington
Mississippi
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Civilian Production Administration
Office of Defense Transportation
Christmas Spirit Brightens Downtown Shops
The city shows festive spirit as workers install exterior decorations and clerks trim store interiors. Honor Rolls for World War II service members need touch ups before winter, signs may lose lettering, and some signs need paint. A note on removing the Diamond feather recalls the Community Chest Drives. A local boy named Jackie Fife picked violets for his mother, showing a special November bloom. Weather forecasters are blamed for late predictions about a mild winter.
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Pa Nene
Daily Weather Report for United States
24 hour period ending 9 am reports max 65 min 36 precipitation traces river stage 46. See year ago figures: max 44 min 28 precip 0.17 inches.
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United States
First Wintry Blasts Arrive in Pittsburgh Area
The first wintery blasts sweep Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia bringing snow likely today tonight and tomorrow. Overnight low around 15 degrees with icy winds, and temperatures not rising above freezing tomorrow as the Weather Bureau warns cold weather may linger through the weekend.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Great Lakes
Weather Bureau
President Truman to Return From Florida Saturday
President Truman left Florida by air as he pursues a showdown with John L. Lewis and the soft coal miners union. A court order requires Lewis and the miners to appear Monday to show cause why they should not be held in contempt. The president plans a fishing trip and Dry Tortugas excursion before flying back to Washington.
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U. S. Naval Base
Key West
Fia
Navy
INS
Truman
John L. Lewis
District of Columbia
Lewis
Florida Southland
Washington
Murray Re Named As Head Of CIO
Atlantic City November 22 Philip Murray gray haired CIO president since founder Joan L Lewis stepped aside was re elected today by the CIOs eighth constitutional convention. The 600 delegates voted unanimously as thunderous applause greeted the decision. Murray had earlier signaled a desire to retire due to health and overwork.
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Atlantic City
N. J
INS
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Joan L. Lewis
CIO
Two Killed In Explosion Near Connellsville Pa
At least two men were killed and three injured in an explosion at the Liberty Ponader company plant in Mt Brad dock near Connellsville. The blast destroyed a building and felled debris within a 10 mile radius. The victims were Chalmers B. Weimer 35 of Uniontown and Joseph Ernesty 38 of Connellsville. No cause was given.
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Connellsville
Liberty Ponader Company
Mt. Braddock
Chalmers B. Weimer
Uniontown
Joseph Ernesty
Searchers Fail To Reach Plane Wreck In Alps
A U S Army transport plane missing since Tuesday was sighted near Interlaken by a B 29. Alpine searchers wary as icing limits planes and rescuers press on with 100 allied aircraft relays over the Alps.
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Alps
Frankfurt
INS
U. S
Interlaken
Switzerland
Paris
Grenobie
American Transport Command
Orlo
Interlochen
Grenoble
Liner America Damaged Docking at Le Havre
The luxury liner America smashed against the wharf today when a tugboat hawser snapped. Several plates above the water line were dented. Dignitaries including U S Ambassador Jefferson Caffrey were on hand to greet the vessel.
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LE Havre
France
INS
America
U.S
Jefferson Caffrey
Y W C A Dinner Draws 456 Members for World Fellowship Night
Nearly 456 club and church members attended the Y W C A annual World Fellowship dinner in the Cathedral dining room. A pageant depicted gifts reaching overseas Y W C A branches, guiding an offering of clothing and money for reconstruction funds. Local leaders announced New Castle’s $1,800 goal for overseas Y W C A rebuilding efforts.
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Association
World Fellowship
Y. W
Italian Mothers’ Club
Washington Y-Teens
The
International Institute
Mahoningtown Girl Reserves
Washington Junior High School
Union High School
New Castle Y. W. C
New Castle
Yw.c
Robinson Bags Large Black Bear on Opening Day
Jack Robinson of Butler avenue and James Boyd of South Millstree returned from a bear hunting trip near Emporium Pennsylvania with a 250 pound black bear, taken at nine in the morning on opening day. Robinson shot the animal after a brief time in the woods, proving his skill early in the season.
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Jack Robinson
Butler Avenue
James Boyd
South Millstree
Emporium
Rabin
Japanese General Harada Sentenced to Hang in Singapore
Lieut Gen Kumachi Harada former commander of the Japanese 16th army in Java was sentenced to hang by a Singapore military tribunal for the murder of three Australian airmen executed on his orders. He admitted issuing the orders but said he acted under purported orders from former Japanese Prime Minister Tojo. He testified that all army orders were considered divine.
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Singapore
INS
Kumachi Harada
16Th
Java
Harada
Tojo
Effects Of Coal Strike Felt Locally In New Castle
A survey shows New Castle faces serious coal shortages as miners strike. If the strike lasts beyond a week, expected disruptions will worsen. most industries have two weeks of supplies, while private consumers report scant coal. Dealers anticipate voluntary rationing to prioritize actual needs. Howard Suter, Solid Fuels Administrator in Pittsburgh, comments.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania Power Company
Howard Suter
Pittapurega
Traffic Study Group Discusses City Improvements
The Mayor's Traffic Study committee met at noon on Thursday November 21 at The Castleton Hotel to review recommendations for New Castle traffic. Proposals included traffic lights at busy intersections, banning parking on both sides of some bus streets, and an outdoor safety poster campaign. The panel urged citizens to submit written improvement suggestions to Chairman Samuel A. Mooney.
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Castleton
New Castle
City Council
Samuel A. Mooney
Britain May Not Sign Romanian Peace Treaty
London reports British foreign office says Britain may not sign Romania peace treaty due to election irregularities. It cites plural voting ballots withheld from opposition and observers barred. If the Communist-led government is not recognized, the treaty cannot be signed. Partial returns show a strong majority for the new administration.
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London
INS
Foremgn Office
Britain
Ronhinian
Wis Noo
Romania
Romanian Election May Not Be Given U S Recognition
The United States reportedly will not recognize the Romanian elections held Tuesday. On-the-spot observers informed the State Department there was no evidence that free elections demanded by the United States and Britain had been met, and a formal statement condemning the ballot as invalid under Yalta and Potsdam pledges was anticipated.
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Washington
United States
Romania
State Department
Yalta
Potsdam
Europe
Deaths from Friday November Two One Nine Forty Six
Deaths by age and residence listed for Mrs Fanny Hempel 70 of 705 Badhid Ene William H Miller 67 of Zelenopte Samuel Funkhouser 92 from Lawrence County Home. Authorities release brief obituary notices with ages and places.
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Fanny Hempel
Badhid
William H. Miller
Zelenopte
Samuel Funkhouser
Lawrence County
Rubber Balloon Parade Aims to Kick Off New Castle Christmas
Rubber animals fill the Pennsylvan ia Power yard for a 4 P M parade through New Castle led by nine school bands and a police escort. Merchants Division sponsors the event, tracing a route from Jefferson to Moravia and back to the Power lot as schools dismiss early.
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Buck Rodgers
Merchants’ Division
Greater
New Castile
Washington
Mill
Long
Moravia
Jefferson
Pennsylvania Power
New Castle
Lawrence county 4-H and FFA youths sweep Pittsburgh show results
Lawrence county farm youths from four states excel at the Pittsburgh Oves teach show with top placings. John Neely of Plaingrove won the grand championship in Angus after a third in middleweight and a 12th in heavyweight Angus, while sister Donna Neely earned reserve champion pen and reserve champion individual lamb. Dewitt Maxwell led Shropshire lambs with first in class, Eddie Maxwell placed third, Frank Alessio fourth, and other Plaingrove exhibitors included Harry MecCommon.
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Lawrence County Farm
Annnual
Pittsburgh
Donna Neely
Lambs
Dewitt Maxwell
Shropshire
Eddie Maxwell
Frank Alessio
Plaingrove
Harry MecCommon
Jack Hays
James Gilmore
North
Continerd
North Beaver Plan Fund Drive To Support Fire Dept
The North Beaver Township Volunteer Fire Department plans a township fund drive to finance equipment and the recent truck purchase. M Dale Andrews chairs the drive which starts November 26 with house to house canvassing led by precinct captains and lieutenants. The kickoff is Monday November 25 at 7 45 pm at the Robert M Miller home Mt Jackson.
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North Beaver Township
Robert M. Miller
Mt. Jackson
Trieste Dispute Dominates Big Four Meeting
The Big Four council of foreign ministers reconvenes in New York to bridge the Trieste danger period ahead of a permanent government. Byrnes and Molotov clash over a date for removal of occupying troops as preparations for a provisional Centinurdan government proceed.
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New York
Big Four
Council of Foreign Ministers
Trieste
Paris
Viacheslav Molotov
James F Byrnes
Senate Probers Seek To Settle Row On Housing
A Senate War Investigating Subcommittee opened talks to resolve a clash between the National Housing Administration and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation over loan policy for home builders. Joseph Rauh urged treating housing loans as vital as war production and urged quick funding, while RFC director Harvey Gunderson explained reluctance to back Lustron City Chicago due to profit risk and government exposure.
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Senate
Washington
INS
National Housing Administration
Reconstruction Corporation
Joseph Raun
NHA
RFC
Rauh
Sen
Ferguson
Mien
Houe
Rath
Lustron
Chiewago
Harvey J. Gunderson
Gunderson
Santa Claus Indiana Sees Record Yuletide Season
Santa Claus Indiana reports its biggest Yuletide season on record with mail volume surpassing one million pieces. Postmaster Oscar Phillips hires extra staff as letters and gifts pour in for re mailing and direct delivery to the town’s post office, aided by Santa Claus American Legion Post No 242 volunteers led by Commander Jin Yeltig.
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Santa Claus
Ind
Indiana
Oscar Phillips
Santa Claus North Pole
Post Office Department
Y Yuletide
Santa Claus American Legion Post
Yellig
Legion
Federal Court Order Served In Washington On Coal Strike
Federal Judge orders John L. Lewis to explain why he should not be held in contempt for defying a court injunction to halt the 400000 miner walkout. UMW officials confirm service at the United Mine Workers building in Washington as violence and fuel shortages affect industry nationwide.
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Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United States
Alexandria
Vasome
UMW
Low
West Virginia
T. Alan Goldsborough
Father of Five Shot to Death in Greensburg
David Hughes a 43 year old father of five was shot and killed during an argument at the Hempfield Home Club near New Stanton state police reported. He reportedly returned with an unloaded shotgun and was shot by bartender Fr Clark after re entering the club Pro investigators identified Willard Hughes 51 and Hughes of McKeesport among those drinking before the fatal confrontation.
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Greensburg
David Hughes
Hempfield
New Stanton
Joseph Conwell
Hughes
McKeesport
Fr Clark
Conwell
Willard Hughes
Clark
Parade Day Reflections by Arthur Mometer
A nostalgic verse praising parades and communal joy with lines about crowds, kids shouting, and all ages joining in. The speaker notes a lifelong pattern of attendance and shared happiness during festive parades.
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Tinney
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Pa Newe
Jackie Fife
John M. Fife
Daily Weather Report
Murray
C. I.0
Connellsville, Pa
White House
Federated Property Owners of Amerca
Eugene G. Hathaway
Detroit
Bulletin
Y.W.C.A
Robinson
Bear
Ene
Jefferson Street
Public Square
Beaver
Pierre J. Huss
Byrnes
Centinurdan
Peresee
United Mine Workers Presidents
Arthur Mometer
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