28 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1948
Page
1
Officials caution that a Soviet attempt to block air corridors will meet counterforce but fear little chance of triggering war. Observers call the Berlin blockade a record of Soviet blundering while warning popular opinion in democracies could inflame after repeated incidents.
A terse notice notes many flowers in the city bloom despite a hard period of weather. An East side resident remarks on the resilience of local flora and the net effect on the neighborhood.
The Sanesemen Pare Manapendanns release shows river stage at 6.1 feet with related weather statistics titled 48 pehahnama Colapevatans and 68. River stage figure. The document presents data on water level and atmospheric measures.
President Truman is expected to respond to Walter Bedell Smith’s surprise report that U S Soviet relations are very critical but may be steered away from war if patience and moderation are used. Smith, the U S ambassador to Moscow, flew to Dallas to brief Truman after meeting in Moscow.
Harrisburg reports Gov. James H. Duff will formalize the start of an $80 million eastern extension to the Pennsylvania turnpike. The 3.2 mile first phase in York County includes grading drainage and an overpass on Route 111 with a $1.48 million contract awarded to Central Pennsylvania Quarry Stripping and Construction Co. The ceremony uses a silver spade identical to the one used a decade ago for the initial 160 mile section.
The House Un American Activities Committee urges immediate indictments under espionage laws for John Hitchcock Chapin, Clarence Hiskey, Marcia Sand, and Steve Nelson. It demands a full government explanation from President Truman for failing to prosecute Soviet atomic spies. The report asserts vital information was transmitted to the Russians aiding their atomic program.
Berlin dispatch says four power air lanes reported lo vis conditions as two engined TU-2 fighters flew over Tempelhof and nearby fields at about 1200 feet. U S officials confirm incursions and note ongoing reconnaissance missions amid tense air defense.
Preliminary instructions aim to have around 200 men ready for examination at induction stations opening October 11. Bg and county draft boards prepare notices for those previously registered, with reclassification and reexamination likely for some deferrals from the last war. Negotiations continue on the induction center location serving five western areas.
After a month idle due to a strike, the Wampum plant workers agreed to a 11 4 cents per hour wage increase. August negotiations had proposed a ten cent raise retroactive, accepted in many Medusa cement plants but not at Toledo, where the union refused and went on strike. Bay Bridge and Wampum plants also joined the stoppage while two other plants settled and stayed at work.
Four New Castle ladies each held perfect grand slam hands during a Monday bridge game at the home of Mr and Mrs 8 E Patterson on East Avenue. Mrs George Perry shuffled, Mrs Fred Sentum cut, and Mrs Sentum bid seven spades with 13 diamonds. Mrs M H Griffin, partner of Mrs Sentum, declared her hand would be in spades with 13 spades. Mrs Patterson hosted with 13 hearts. The card distribution was so remarkable that analysts could only speculate on the rarity of such a deal.
The New Castle News inaugurated fast picture service via the Acme Newspictures Telephoto Network. An Acme transceiver enables seven minute transmissions, allowing rapid worldwide photo coverage and printing of telephoto pictures as news happens.
The New Castle News relies on Acme News pictures sent by Telephoto from major hubs like New York City to cover today’s news. Acme, one of the world’s largest news photo agencies, has a long wartime and postwar record and operates global bureaus with transceivers feeding thousands of radio telephotos from battle fronts and expeditions.
Governor campaigners press the Senate bid as Dewey appeals in Seattle and Missoula to unite voters behind strong Western resources and world peace. The Berlin crisis looms over the trip as Dewey supports Republican Tom Connally and launches a major speech in Missoula and Seattle.
James H. Peters aged 59 from West Middlesex and infant Dennis Harrison Me are listed in the death notices. Phyllis Gerignese of 1025 DuShane Street is also named in the section with birth and death details.
In a United Nations address Robert Schuman argues the world’s division into two blocs fuels global tensions. He calls for a conference to reduce risk and urged action to restore faith and cooperation amid Soviet crisis concerns.
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