Maritime Peace Plan Yields Partial Success Amid Labor Tieup
The peace plan faltered as AFL and CIO actions paralyzed U S shipping. AFL seamen backed by CIO unions extended coastwise protests. reconversion policy tweaks eased wage demands but West Coast workers shifted no back to work. NMU aims to widen pickets unless APL seamen honor lines.
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Washington
CIO
AFL
AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific
West
John R. Steelman
AFL Seafarers International Union
Atlantic
Gulf
Ciow National Maritime Union
Nevi Yyti
Air He <Teik
SUP
APL
NMU
Joseph
Pittsburgh delays hearing on injunction in power strike
Pittsburgh's five day temporary injunction was extended to September 24 after Duquesne Light Company's independent union accepted the arbitration offer. Mayor Lawrence said the city would seek a postponement of the hearing to September 24 as arbitration proceeds.
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Duquesne Light Company
Pittsburgh
INS
David L. Lawrence
Walter P. Smart
Friday the Thirteenth Opens Concrete Street Project
The city readies White street for traffic with new concrete paving from south Mill to Neal street while crews build a large edifice at the Resena furnace grounds. Surveyors pace Favier and South Mill lot as World Series excitement looms and a Chesnut street couple marks 56 years married on Friday the thirteenth. A Perry Hays discovers pheasant hens in his garden during a vigil.
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White Street
Mill Street
Neal Street
Resena
Favier and
South Mill Street
Parker
Pa Nene
Henry M. Allen
Chestnut Street
Perry Hays
Union Township
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending 9 a m: high 67, low 50, trace precipitation, river stage 4.8 feet. For the same date last year: high 74, low 50, no precipitation.
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United States
Long Range Bombers Will Carry Fighters
America plans a new era of bomber aircraft as the B 36 is modified to carry jet propelled fighters in its bomb bays. The tiny single seat jet fighters will deploy to engage enemy aircraft, extending range to about 5000 miles. Contracts have been let to a St Louis company for the bomber borne jets with top speeds over 606 mph.
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Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Washington
America
Army Air Forces
Four Die In Auto Crash On Butler Road
Four persons died when a speeding car left Route 422 four miles west of Butler and collided with a viaduct near Little Creek. Wilbert Nulph and Dorothy G Draper of Butler, Florence M Roselia of Slippery Rock died on arrival, Jackson A Crawshaw of Butler died after admission. Police cite excessive speed as likely cause.
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Butler
Little Creek
Wilbert Nulph
Dorothy G Draper
Florence M. Roselia
Slippery Rock
Butler Hospital
Jackson A. Crawshaw
Battery Officers Head to Indiantown Gap Meet
Lt. Col. George F Mitchell leads MN Head quarters Battery of the 190th Field Artillery and attached officers to Indiantown Gap Military Reservation for a two day conference. The program includes the new National Guard set up, a State Guard review, and the State Police rodeo. Attending officers include Capt Edward G Eakin Capt Benjamin E Nessie Capt Harvey F Yerkes First Lt Fred Kutson First Lt Robert A Young and First Lt Joseph Donegan.
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George F Mitchell
190Th Field Artillery
Indiantown Gap
National Guard
State Guard
Mitchell
Edward G. Eakin
Benj. E Nessie
Harvey F. Yerkes
Fred Kutcson
Robert A. Young
Joseph Donegan
Terrorists Attack Banks in Jaffa City
Unidentified armed terrorists attacked two banks in Jaffa today, blowing up one and engaging police in a gun battle. British troops were rushed to the town as bandits reportedly captured about 20 thousand dollars from Ottoman Bank and part of Barclay's was demolished in the exchange.
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Jerusalem
INS
Jaffa
Barclay’s
Tel Aviv
General Pershing Observes Birthday 86 Years Of Age
General of the Armies John J Pershing marked his 86th birthday urging continued strength in American diplomacy. President Truman, who served under Pershing in World War I, planned to visit him, as messages of congratulation poured in from government officials and former comrades worldwide.
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Washington
INS
John J Pershing
United States Armed Forces
Truman
Pershing
New Castle Youths Arrive in Alaska
William Ferver and William Nett reached Fairbanks Alaska by motor with telegrams confirming their safe arrival. Their parents Mr and Mrs Harold Ferver and Mr and Mrs Harry Nett live in Delaware and Sheridan avenues. The pair plan to attend the University of Alaska.
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William Ferver
William Nett
Fairbanks
Alaska
Harold Ferver
Delaware Avenue
Harry Nett
Sheridan Avenue
University of Alaska
Trucks Bring More Food Into New York City
New York dispatch reports additional trucks carrying eggs fruits vegetables and other commodities into the city via the Holland Tunnel. A peace conference between striking truckmen and employers was set for 1 p m at city hall. optimism ran high that the 13 day walkout jeopardizing city supply could end today. Building materials and boxes also moved into the city unmolested by pickets.
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New York
Holland Tunnel
New York City
City Hall
Barney Ross Seeks Dope Cure and Possible Reconciliation
Former boxing champion Barney Ross says his drug treatment at Lexing ton then Ferndale N Y may lead to a reunion with ex wife Cathy Howlett Ross. He plans to enter the U S Public Health Service hospital for dope addiction treatment after resting in New York. Ross notes Cathy is reportedly on the way and expresses hope they can reconcile for his sake. friends have offered support.
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New York
Barney Ross
Catin Howlett Ross
Ross
Ferndale
N.Y
U. S. Publi Health Service
Lexington
Cathy
Guadalcanal
Barney
U. S
Clenmore School Second Graders Cause Twin Confusion
Clenmore School on New Wilmington Road faces classroom chaos as two sets of twins in the second grade blur identities. Sandra Lee and Sally Lou Hill, daughters of Harlow Hill, and John and Patricia Sowersby, children of Francis Sowersby, share identical clothes and habits keeping teachers guessing who is who.
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Clenmore
New Wilmington Road
Sandra Lee
Sally Lou Hill
Harlow Hill
John
Patricia Sowersby
Francis Sowersby
Hazelcroft Avenue
Falling Timber Injures Two Men in Harrisburg
Russell H Shomper aged 47 and Robert Host aged 42, both of Williamstown, were hospitalized after being struck by falling timber. Each man suffered a fractured right arm in the incident reported from Harrisburg on September 13.
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Harrisburg
Russell H Shomper
Robert Host
Williamstown
Timbe
Division Heads for Chest Drive Are Being Named
The Community Chest drive led by general chairman Howard B Richards begins October 14 with many division captain selections announced. Mercantile Robert L Meermans and others head divisions such as Construction Leal B Calvin Wholesale Foods D D Valiensi Furniture Stores Benjamin K Finkel Building and Loan Savings Finance Companies Harry Elaer Insurance Real Estate Oliver J Shannon Public Employes Worrell M Jolies Clays Verne Carr City Schools Frank L Burton and Grace L McCabe Miscellaneous Schools Rev D R Wert Appliance Shops J C Wachsman Retail Foods Gerald E Nord Utilities L J Lewis Railroad Group Aarion Strrett Pritters Robert M Strickie Hospital and Nurses Mrs Doris H Prench Drug and Cigar A Roger Funeral Directors John Dinello Religious Rev Adem E Simon Truckers Buses Railway Express J Fred Clarke Sydney G L Lockley is vice chairman aiding Richards. The drive runs October 14 to 24 to fund ten local agencies with budgets not yet set.
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Mercantile Robert L. Meermans
Leal B. Calvin Wholesale Foods
D. D. Valiensi Furniture
Benjamn
K. Finkel Building & Loan
Harry “. Elaer Insurance & Real Estate
Oliver J. Shannon
Worrell M Jolies
Adem E Simon
J. Fred Clarke
Sydney
Lockley
Mr. Richards
Friday the Thirteenth Superstitions and Curses
A playful reflection on the superstition of Friday the thirteenth. The piece jokes about black cats ladders and unlucky omens while noting the mood of jitters and cautious luck for the day.
Ban Drinking At Football Games Warned by Police Chief
Police Chief Robert D Hanna warned tonight at Taggart Stadium that any person drinking intoxicants from a bottle at football games will be ejected. The warning also covers those who become disorderly during any game at the stadium.
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Robert D. Hanna
Taggart Stadium
Shipbuilding Probe Starts September 23
The House merchant marine committee launches a probe into wartime shipbuilding profits and private operators of government yards. September 23 was set as the start date for examining the 21 billion dollar industry with 19 firms named, including six Kaiser corporations, amid cooperation from the U S Maritime Commission. Chairman Bland declined to discuss movers behind the decision or White House talks.
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Washington
INS
House
Merchant Marine Committee
Kaiser Corporations
United States Maritime Commission
Bland
White House
Wallace calls for lone U S policy in world politics
In Washington, Commerce Secretary Wallace urged a distinct U S line in world affairs. President Truman endorsed the speech, which argued Britain and Russia both avoid war but that the United States must craft its own independent policy to prevent conflict and safeguard national survival.
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Washington
Commerce
Wallace
United States
New York
Madison Square Garden
Truman
Wal
Russia
Britain
British Upset By Wallace Speech Sparks Foreign Office Debate
London officials condemned Henry Wallace's New York address as Britain rejects the idea of war with Russia. The British foreign office noted Truman's approval of Wallace's statements and said Britain and the United States often diverge while sharing some aims.
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London
British Foreign Office
New York
U. S
Henry Wallace
Britain
Russia
Wallace
Truman
United States
U.S
Eleventh Hour Rush To Register Now Under Way
Law rence county faces a final surge to register before the September 14 deadline. By noon today 50 new registrations brought the total to 41 455 with expectations the final tally may exceed 41 500. Permanent Registration officials warn there will be no exceptions after Saturday.
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Lawrence County
Court House Annex
Lewis Conn
Conn
Honor Guard To Keep Vigil Over Bodies Of Fliers
U S army honor guard keeps twenty four hour vigil over coffins of five American fliers killed by Yugoslav gunners on August nineteen. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery tentatively scheduled for September twenty third with next of kin notified by telegram.
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Scotland Yard
Washington
INS
United States Army
Arlington National Cemetery
War Department
Small Hurricane Sweeps Out To Sea
A small but intense Atlantic hurricane formed off the Florida coast and swept northwestward to sea. The center remained about 75 miles northeast of Hope Town, Avaco, in the Bahamas with winds 65 to 85 mph. forecasters expected slight growth and movement northeast as shipping within 500 miles was urged to take caution.
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Miami
Fia
INS
Florida
Hopetown
Avaco
Bahama Islands
Youth Freed on Bond After Fatal Schoolyard Shooting
Pittsburgh dispatch reports 13-year-old Charles Hazlett Jr. released from county jail on 2500 bond to await trial for the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old playmate. He was turned over to his father Charles Hazlett Sr. for guardianship.
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Pittsburgh
Charlies Hazlett Jr
Charles
Charles, Sr
Viegle Named President of St Francis College in Loretto
Rev Adrian Joe Viegle was named president of St Francis College in Loretto, following the resignation of Very Rev John H Boccella who leaves to focus on other duties. The announcement comes as the college seeks stable leadership.
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Loretto
Adrian Joe Viegle
St. Francis College
John H. Boccella
Ramsey Twins Die and George Glass 85 Dies
Death record notices report the infant Ramsey twins in Bessemer and George Glass age 85 at Lawrence County Home with terse obituary details.
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Ramsey
Bessemer
George Glass
Lawrence County
Occupation Forces In Germany May Get Probers Visit
A U S Senate subcommittee plans a overseas probe into Germany occupation policies. Debate centers on whether to focus on American Occupation Army officers or the four occupation zones. Sen Mead faces criticism from Sen Brewster who seeks a broader inquiry into high ranking officers.
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Washington
INS
Mate Ngead
Germany
Mead
Dd N. Y
Sen
Brewster
Maine Republican
United States
Lie
White House Says No Knowledge Of Big Three Meeting
Washington reports that the White House denies knowledge of any plan for a new meeting of the big three. Presidential secretary Charles G. Ross told reporters he had not heard of such a session and that President Truman had not committed to campaign speeches.
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White House
Washington
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Ross
Call to register to vote before November election
A civic plea urges readers to register to vote at the courthouse immediately or face being barred from the upcoming election. The note stresses urgency with today’s weather and the final chance before November, warning noncompliance will bring bad luck.
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