21 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1948
Page
1
A severe storm battered the Florida coast with high winds and heavy surf near Miami Beach as the Weather Bureau warned it would likely push toward Havana. Officials urged caution as authorities monitored waves and road damage on coastal routes.
Strong hurricane winds and high tides hammered the island of Key West as the storm moved toward the coast. The bulletin reports fierce winds and rising tides expected to intensify along the Florida Keys with the approach of the hurricane.
The item notes the 164th anniversary of the first daily newspaper in the United States and references local farm activity in Lawrence county with a baling system. It reports 28 traffic fatalities in the period and four barns burned in the Meadville Waterford district along with leaf-raking season in the city.
Daily weather statistics report the 2¢-hour period ending at nine a m with maximum 78 and minimum 57, precipitation .01 inches, river stage 4.1. For the same date last year the maximum was 56, minimum 52, and precipitation .96 inches.
Netherlands Foreign Minister Udo Strikker warned of a growing Communist influence in Asia coordinating with Indonesian exiles and Nationalist groups to disrupt peace efforts. He cited activity in Burma Malaya and Siam alongside the Netherlands Indies as part of a wider regional pattern.
John Span Jr. was arraigned before Alderman Mantz on a murder charge filed by State policeman Krzton. Span allegedly shot his father-in-law John Span Sr. with a 12 gauge shotgun at a new home three miles north of old on Sunday. Divorce actions had been filed recently but not served. The woman reported fear for her life and said she had hidden with her young son.
The Weather Bureau reports an excellent forecasting record by a veteran weather forecaster. Observers credit consistent methods and accurate predictions across recent seasons, with emphasis on reliability and public trust in meteorological services.
Berlin dispatch reports informed sources expect Soviet delegates at Paris UN sessions to demand withdrawal of all occupation troops from Germany. Soviets hint they may quit the UN if the Berlin issue is raised at General Assembly. Taegiliche Rundschau cites Moscow plan to withdraw from Korea as proof Soviets back national self interests for Korea and Germany and accuses the U S and Britain of trying to colonize both nations.
Pittsburgh astronomers at the Buhl Planetarium say the official end of summer and start of fall will occur at 10:22 p.m. EDT on September 23. Summer is fading as autumn approaches.
The House Un American Activities Committee considers ending public hearings and tightening secrecy on its Soviet atomic espionage inquiry. Rep. McDowell says the panel fears revealing atomic secrets and may disclose its decision on Wednesday after two weeks of closed sessions.
Iva Toguri D untero D A quino, 32, Japanese native wife of a Portuguese proof-reader, arrives in San Francisco aboard the General Hodges awaiting possible treason indictment. U S Attorney Hennessy says a federal grand jury will be sought on October 6 to indict her for aiding Japan during the war.
The International News Service reports an early autumn chill across western Pennsylvania with light rainfall and widespread showers. Port Allegheny and Mahoning Dam logged about 50 degrees as cloudy, cool conditions persist today through tomorrow with scattered showers likely.
Paris dispatch reports authoritative sources say Soviet failure to honor a currency reform plan blocked four power control in Berlin. Western allies weigh a joint note to the Soviet government, possibly referring the Berlin dispute to the United Nations, while ministers in Paris debate next moves.
County Board 86 recorded 3490 registrations and City Board 87 logged 3401 as the Selective Service end of Peace Time Draft begins. Ellwood City area and Westminster College students are included in the county total. J R Little, county board chief clerk, notes the consolidation of records for future classification.
In Erie Pennsylvania Jack Hoge received a 10 to 20 year term in Western Penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of second degree murder in his six year old son John’s death. The man beat the child with an army belt when the boy refused to disclose toy hammer’s hiding place.
Gov Thomas E Dewey and running mate Gov Earl Warren move into Colorado for six platform appearances before a Denver rally. He pitched a new look at western resources securing a strong America and world peace, following a day behind President Truman in Illinois and Iowa.
President Truman, en route with staff to Utah, heads into the state amid a heavy campaign schedule and signs of strain from a day that included 14 speeches in Iowa. His voice remained hoarse after dawn to midnight campaigning.
A pilot was killed when his aircraft crashed within 100 yards of Butler airport in a suburban area near Deshon Hospital. Airport officials said the plane took off from Pittsburgh and spiraled into the ground after leaving the field, damaging nearby houses.
Kansas City police battle leaves four dead including three officers and one civilian in the Negro section. Two patrolmen, Sandy W. Washington and Charles Neaves, are reported killed by a shotgun. Officer Charles Perine also dies amid the exchange. Sgt. William S. Wells and Paye Burris are wounded. The gunfight follows a disturbance as patrols respond.
Death notices list Aromande aged 44 of 303 Roanoke Street Pele aged 62 of 1108 S Forbes aged 69 of RB D4 Scott township with multiple residents named in a September 21 1948 record. The fragmentary entry records three individuals and their ages and locations.
Police seek a lovers lane killer after an 18 year old girl and her 25 year old boyfriend were found shot dead in a woodland near Annapolis Maryland. Authorities call it a brutal planned murder with strong sex crime indicators. A bullet and shell fragments were recovered along with a pistol and purse near the victims’ bodies. The case remains under investigation with the state attorney general’s office involved.
Paris dispatch reports United Nations secretary general Trygve Lie appealing for an armed guard for U N personnel at the start of the general assembly in Paris. He mourned Count Folke Bernadotte's assassination as a global tragedy and called for a conclusive investigation by competent hands.
Fragmentary international report from Paris dated Sept 21 describes the United Nations General Assembly tense session and a reference to a forceful challenge to rule. The European general manager is cited in unclear context amid wartime diplomacy.
In Paris the Assembly begins formal action by appointing Keerbert V as minister of foreign affairs amid tensions with Britain and the United States. The Bramanails face mounting challenges as new policies unfold.
A terse Tel Aviv statement today disclosed a new national initiative in response to escalating Israeli regional tensions. Officials stressed the move aims to bolster security and regional stability without detailing specifics.
International News Cameraman ALLYN BAUM recounts a night in a house and 34 hours on guard duty with Soviet troops. He describes a harsh, tough regime at a checkpoint near the mountain citadel of Marshal Vagally Sokolovsky, with German crowds and Russian soldiers approaching. he was arrested as he began photographing the scene in Potsdam.
A fragment shows a candidate offering favors in exchange for support. The speaker mentions guaranteed dough for each person, a new car for every email, and cutting work hours to create universal wealth. The text hints at deceit and political manipulation.
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