County primary yields clear wins in Lawrence County
Lawrence County voters chose county officers with Sheriff Frank L. Coen sweeping Republican nomination over Hartland 15751 to 4824. Democrat sheriff race saw C Metheny Buzard edge Samuel L. Cutler 3295 to 8131. Errol Fullerton won Republican district attorney over Solomon 12323 to 7811. Potter unopposed for recorder and McConahy unopposed for judge. two jury commissioners decided.
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Lawrence County
Frank L. Coen
Benjamin E. Hartland
Hartland
C. Metheny Buzard
Ellwood City
Samuel L. Cutler
New Castle
Errol Fullerton
Joseph Solomon
Solomon
Sherman K. Levine
Register
Orville Potter
Elmer D. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Everett E. McConahy
John Schneitzinger
Tad E. Shields
Detour on Route 422 East of New Castle Lifts Today
A five dollar detour on Route 422 east of New Castle due to highway work to Butler at Dixie Inn is lifted today allowing normal traffic. Daylight saving time kept polls open to 9 pm, delaying primary returns. Election boards reported returns late but cooperated well, giving early contest indications.
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Butler
Dixie Inn
Lawrence County
New Castle News
Don Dinsmore
Dinsmore
Harry Wettich
Charles Allen
George Walters
Allen
Daily Weather Report Summary
Fair tonight and Thursday with a cool spell and night lows 40s. Daytime high near 77 and a low around 54 with 0.04 inches of precipitation. River stage about 5.3 feet. Year ago records show 89 degree high and 58 degree low with no precipitation.
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United States
Congress Election in Pennsylvania Signals Truman Defeat
The 26th district race shows Republican John P. Saylor defeating Democrats led by Mrs. Robert L. Coffey Sr. in a contest framed as a rebuke of President Truman’s program. Saylor labels the policy as a socialistic welfare state, while Coffey supports Truman and calls for Taft Hartley repeal.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Robert L. Coffey
Truman
Saylor Wins Nomination For Congress In Pennsylvania
John P. Saylor won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania 26th district, defeating Mrs. Robert Coffey Sr amid a contest framed by Truman’s Fair Deal. With 175 of 325 precincts reported, Saylor led 37,365 to 27,013, carrying Cambria County 23,678 to 20,696. Coffey, backed by CIO AFL and United Mine Workers, campaigned for repeal of Taft Hartley and Truman welfare civil rights programs. The race fills a seat left by the late Rep. Coffey Jr.
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Robert L. Coffey
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House of Representatives
New Mexico
Senate Spy Hunters Open New Hearings
Senate spy hunters launch new hearings after secret testimony alleging a three man Moscow five in the United States to direct the Communist party. Witness Maurice Malin of New York claims Moscow dictates defense strategy in New York trial cases and infiltration of the United Nations with two officials named for posts.
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Parachuting Sheep Delights Yakima Crowd at Fair
In Yakima Washington Geronimo a sheep trained by two ex paratroopers jumped from a plane three times in 58 minutes claiming a world record for man or beast. After each descent he calmly munched grass and the act will appear regularly at the Central Washington Fair opening September 28.
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Ray Cook
Frecks Graves
Survivor Margaret Hastings Weds Robert Atkinson in Maryland
Former WAC Corporal Margaret Hastings of Onego New York, a 1945 crash survivor, quietly married Robert T. Atkinson of Rome New York in Forrestville Maryland in June. Hastings survived a hidden Dutch New Guinea Shangri La crash with two others.
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Dutch New Guinea
Shangri-La
Robert T. Atkinson
Rome
Forrestville
Ellport Board Faces Lengthy Election Task
The Ellport election board worked from 8 a m Tuesday until noon today totaling about 29 3 hours in a record time for returning results amid unusual voting patterns. The personnel are faulted for the delays.
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Ellport Hore
Pensions May Develop Threat To Steel Peace
Pittsburgh report notes steel firms resist paying all pension costs while unions expect concessions without a strike. Jones and Laughlin likely to follow presidential board, U S Steel negotiates with CIO United Steelworkers. Factors favoring peace include plant capacity at 85 percent and rising demand, precedent of captive-m mine wage practice, potential Washington pressure, and avoiding further wage demands next year.
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Bethlehem Steel
John L. Lewis
United Mine
Washington
Southern Coal Contract Fight Reopens Amid Threats
John L. Lewis and Southern Coal Producers reopen contract talks in Bluefield West Virginia as UMW members work three days a week without an agreement. Lewis accuses Island Creek Coal President James D. Francis of halting welfare fund contributions and warns of possible industry backlash if defaults continue.
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John L. Lewis
Southern Coal
Lewis United Mine Workers
Southern Coal Producers Association
Bluefield
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UMW
White Sulpher Springs
UMW Welfare Fund
Lewis
James D. Francis
Island Creek Coal Co
Butler Votes For Liquor And Beer Sales In Primary
Butler, Pennsylvania residents approved beer and hard liquor sales after a local option campaign. Liquor votes were 5,504 yes and 3,425 no, while beer passed 5,380 to 3,377 against.
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British Favor Anti-Red Pact In Pacific Area
In Tokyo British officials prefer a Pacific anti Communist pact with Asian nations taking the lead. They suggest a line from the Philippines to India could halt the Communist tide northward while keeping Malaya Borneo Pakistan Tibet Burma Siam Indonesia under democratic influence. India must join for success. Chiang Kai Shek excluded. Unsettled Indonesia Indo China seen as main handicaps. Economic aid from Truman is viewed as helpful but military defense is essential.
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Chiang Kai- Shek
Indo- China
Truman
Southeast Asia
United Nations to Control Jerusalem Plan May Pass
Reliable sources say the United States will back a plan to place Jerusalem under UN supervision. The three power conciliation commission proposes a high commissioner from a neutral country for five years with autonomy for Jews and Arabs in a wide surrounding area.
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Conciliation Commission For Palestine
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Bethlehem
Gruesome thief steals shrouds from Providence salesman
In Providence on September 14 a salesman Frank Trudeau told police a burglar broke into his station wagon and fled with a dozen shrouds. The report notes a gruesome theft as investigators pursue leads.
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Seventh Ward Precincts Again First To Report
The seventh ward election boards raced to be first with partial returns. Polls closed at 9 pm Tuesday. at 9 09 the second precinct reported and at 9 10 the first precinct followed with a larger partial tally. Ellport finished last due to many write-ins.
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Ellport
Bevin Says Britain Requests No U S Help for Hong Kong
British Foreign Minister Bevin told state secretary Acheson Britain wants no American military assistance in Hong Kong even if attacked. Bevin said the danger of a Red assault on the Crown colony is decreasing due to Empire reinforcements. He and Acheson spoke three hours and planned more talks at noon.
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China
Far East
Middle East
Rail Brotherhood Merger Approved by Locomotive Unions
In Pittsburgh today the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen announced approval of a merger plan with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. President D B Robertson of Cleveland said more than 90 percent of BLF&E members backed the amalgamation after committees from both unions had worked on merger plans since 1947.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Pennsylvania
Blf&e
D. B. Robertson
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ambassador Nominee Stanton Griffis Assigned to Argentina
INS President Truman nominates Stanton Griffis as the United States Ambassador to Argentina to replace James Bruce who resigned last week. Griffis' career includes prior diplomatic postings and he is slated to assume duties after confirmation.
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Stanton Griffis
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Argentina
James Bruce
Death Record Miss Helen Minick and Mrs. Cooper
Death record notes Miss Helen Minick of New York and Mrs. Harry C. Cooper, 73, of Worth township Butler County, dated September 14, 1949.
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Helen Minick
New York
Harry C. Cooper
Worth Township
Butler County
Schweinsberg Gibson LeadRepublican City Council Nominees
In New Castle Republican primary E Gene Schweinsberg finished first for city council with 5223 votes, James Gibson second at 4440, and Joseph D. Alexander third. Schweinsberg and Medure are World War II veterans. Moore and Kennedy win controller nominations.
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James Gibson
William A. Moore
Reva D. Gormley
G. Ward Whittaker
Daniel B. Woolcock
William D. Cuban
Joseph Medure
James A. Travers
Charles A. Kennedy
Joseph R. Hensley
Elizabeth Kleckner
Paul J. Cuba
Nancy D. Slater
New Castle
Schweinsberg
Gibson
Joseph D. Alexander
City Hall
Alexander
H. Ray Showalter
Joseph de Robbio
William E. Erk
Ralph Audino
Clair M. Uber
Mr. Schweinsberg
Mr. Medure
Kasserine Pass
North Africa
Gomer W. Emery
Harry L
Margaret Gaither Seal
C. Leroy Shira
Voting outcome delivers 71 result
The message notes that the election ended with a total of 71 votes or points. It asks whether a favored candidate led the ballot but confirms the game is over and the people have spoken with the final tally of 71.
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