U.N. Delegates Watch Marshall White House Visit
Delegates at the United Nations focus on Secretary of State Marshall's White House trip and potential call for a special Congressional session to address Europe's economic emergency. They fear winter starvation and coal shortages could topple regimes, while diplomats temper comments, noting risks of Communist influence and France's volatile politics amid Bidault's critique of Russia.
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Autumn Comes Early As Corn Fields Show Change
Observers note fall hints across New Castle and Lawrence county with corn fields turning brown and trees showing color. Autumn officially begins Tuesday at 5 29 p m with daytime shortening expected Sunday. Heavy winds from a fringe hurricane bring rain and a 20 degree temperature drop overnight, causing some damage.
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Daily Weather Report Summary for Weekend to Monday
U S weather statistics show weekend high 86 and low 51 with no precipitation. Monday period records minimum 52 and precipitation 0.96 inches with river stage around 5.2 feet.
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See Further Delay In Writing Peace Treaties
Washington reports indicate more delay in drafting German Japanese and Austrian peace treaties due to Soviet policy and Russia Britain and France deadlock. The big four may meet in November in New York with Marshall Bevin Bidault Molotov, but progress remains unlikely amid ongoing disputes.
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Heavy Damage From Western Pennsylvania Windstorm
A windstorm sweeping western Pennsylvania caused extensive damage with losses in the tens of thousands. Erie reported 50 mph winds causing about $25,000 in damage. Crawford county saw widespread harm and rural communication outages hindered exact tallies. Meantime Pittsburgh faced downed trees, power outages, and flooded basements as winds shifted east.
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Duquesne
Philadelphia hunts slayer of young girl
In Philadelphia a large manhunt is underway for 22 year old ex sailor George A Neill suspected in the murder of his 11 year old niece Isabelle Mallon. Isabelle vanished two weeks ago after leaving home to buy stockings with 50 cents. Her body was found at a nearby dump with police deeming the death likely a murder.
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George A. Neill
John J. Hanlon
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American and French Officials Hold Economic Conference
Paris officials and U S leaders met during the Marshall plan talks. John W Snyder and Jefferson Caffery were hosted by Jean Moutet of the Bank of France. Snyder met with Robert Schuman and planned dinner with Premier Ramadier.
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Storm Fells Trees Block Roads Across County
High winds likely from the tail end of a hurricane toppled trees and caused traffic stoppages on several routes between midnight and morning. Debris littered route 422 toward Parkstown, and a state police sign billboard near New Bedford fell. Crews worked all night, with motorists lending help at times.
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New Bedford
Mystery C-54 Flight Shrouded in Secrecy Over England
A four motor United States Army transport C-54 landed quietly at Brize Norton after a secret Atlantic flight from Wilmington Delaware via Gander. All 14 aboard touched no controls during the 4500 mile journey. British and U S air officials deny details pending a formal briefing. The mission is linked to RAF Operation Bus Stop exercises involving new parachutes and cargo aircraft.
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Storm Affects Power Lines and Service Restore
A heavy windstorm uprooted trees and interrupted electric service across Lawrence county and the city. Service was restored by 2 30 a m. Winds near White Oaks and New Bedford road lashed poles and wires. The Neshannock Falls output was briefly interrupted for about 40 minutes. Garfield avenue and North Mercer street primary lines were felled and Pulaski road substation saw about 20 minutes loss. Three transformer fuses were replaced and one transformer burned on the Wilmington Neshannock Falls road due to wire contact.
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New Tropical Storm Moves Toward Gulf Coast
A new tropical disturbance near Cuba strengthened as it moved north northwest toward the Louisiana Mississippi gulf coast. Forecasters warned of 35 to 50 mph winds with storm warnings from Palm Beach to Cedar Keys and urged small craft on Florida’s west coast to stay in harbor.
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U.S. May Take Over Part Of British Occupation Costs
Indications today that the United States may assume part of Britain’s occupation costs in Germany surface after a Senate Appropriations Committee meeting. Britain seeks U.S. funding for imports in the British Occupied Zone, with possible U.S. influence over political functions if aid is provided.
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Lower Michigan Storm Sweeps Across the State
DETROIT Sept 22 Weather from a tropical hurricane and Canadian cold front produced 65 mph winds and heavy rain in southeast Michigan. Temperatures dropped 23 degrees in 30 minutes, damaging crops and knocking out lines. No direct fatalities, but traffic crashes were reported and small sailboats were overturned on the Detroit River and Lake St Clair.
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Flood Waters Recede in Japan After Deadly Typhoon Flood
Tokyo reports the southern flood waters retreating from northern districts as Honshu suffers 3 611 casualties. The deluge inundated 64 square kilometers around Tokyo and affected 550 000 residents. Home Ministry tallies show 943 dead 1 079 missing 1 589 injured with data still incomplete. American occupation authorities and Japanese officials push to curb disease and disorder.
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Mickey Finn Debuts In Comic Page Adventure
The feature introduces Detective Mickey Finn and his circle including Kitty Kelly and Sheriff Phil Finn. Uncle Phil seeks a coal business breakthrough aided by Mayor Hugo Igoe, while rival Gilhooley of Super-Duper Coal blocks his efforts. Phil persists through apartment building appointments to boost Hugo’s fortunes.
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Biloxi Storm Devastates Coast in Gulfport and Biloxi
An eye witness reports a hurricane that flattened Biloxi Gulfport Paradise Point and Long Beach, with railroads bridges and roads washed away. A ten foot tidal wave and 100 mph winds uprooted yachts and hotels, while refugee shelters fill Keesler Field cots.
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Lousville
Nashville
Highway 31
Keesler Field
Safety Emphasis Highlighted at Norwalk Meet
Safety and claims were the focus at the Norwalk Truck Lines annual meeting held at The Castleton hotel. George Ramsdell of Travelers Insurance discussed loading and driving care, while Fred J. Norris of the Pennsylvania state police praised the firm’s safety record.
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Lawrence Black
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Pennsylvania
Richard Boose
Boose
Deaths of several residents reported in new notices
Death notices list Rev Homer Bell Davis 74 of Kennedy Valley Kennerdale Pa Miss Katherine Edie 414 Hillcrest Ave Howard Madden 48 Enon Valley Mrs Charles L Young 38 Grove City Mrs William J Patterson 74 Hickory Township Mrs Edward E Hileman East Wallace Ave Mrs Charles Sanko 66 Eliwood City KR 7 M
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Kennerdale
Katherine Edie
Hillcrest
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Enon Valley
Charlesl. Young
Grove City
William J. Patterson
Hickory Township
Edward E. Hileman
Wallace Avenue
Charles Sanko
M. KR
Eliwood City
Rev H B Davis Dies at 74 Former Epworth Croton Pastor
Rev Homer Bell Davis longtime Methodist minister in the Erie conference died Saturday September 20 at 5 15 p m in the home of his twin sister Mrs Cora Jacobs R D 2 Kennerdell Pa He was born June 30 1873 in Scrubgrass township Venango county A Grove City College graduate and ordained in 1908 he served Epworth and Croton churches and later Sharon receiving an honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1938 He retired in 1944 He is survived by his sister a daughter and a son Funeral details will be continued on page two.
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Elliott
Martha Witherup Davis
Scrubgrass Township
Venango County
Allegheny College
Mount Union Seminary
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Croton Church
Sharon
Erie
Clara S. Sproull
H. W. Christy
Emlenton
Edwin ©. Davis
Ohio
Armstrong Funeral Home
Clintonville
Storm Blows Down Fruit Trees at Nimmo Farm
A miniature tornado-like storm struck John Nimmo’s farm on Butler road near Princeton crossroads around 9 15 last night. Sixteen fruit trees and several maple trees were blown down, with a swath about a quarter mile long and 100 feet wide. Some wire lines along the road were damaged.
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Butler Road
Princeton Crossroads
Paul Gallico Column Debuts In The News Tuesday
Paul Gallico’s humor filled column will appear in The News starting Tuesday and three times weekly thereafter. The noted writer promises satire and entertainment with broad appeal on the editorial page debut.
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Europe asks US for 15.8 billion in aid under Marshall Plan
The 16 Western European nations presented a needs package totaling 22.44 billion dollars for four years, with the United States urged to provide 15.81 billion and the Americas 5.97 billion. An International Bank loan of 3.11 billion is expected but not counted in the total.
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Milton man dies in truck crash near Berlin Pennsylvania
Everett Campbell of Milton Delaware was burned to death when his truck collided with a trailer, overturned, and burst into flames near Berlin Pennsylvania. The other driver, Clarence Cash of New York City, was slightly injured in the Sept. 22 accident.
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City Officers Keep Vigil As They Walk The Beat
Citizens may question idle patrols but the police are on duty day and night. They walk the streets guarding the city, ready to act when trouble arises, even in cool weather.
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