Four Power Talks Near Germany Conference in Moscow
Moscow reports say eastern and Soviet diplomats near agreement on a four power top level conference to resolve Germany's problem. Walter Bedell Smith, Chataigne, Roberts, and the Russian side aim to meet again, possibly Friday, in the Kremlin for a seventh time since July 3. French sources in Paris express cautious doubt about a ministers conference and cite technical difficulties delaying progress.
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MOSCOW
Soviet Union
Germany
Walter
Bedell - Smith
wes “Chataignea
Frank ‘Roberts
the. Kremlin
Paris
ube
tobe
Last Rites for Babe Ruth Reported
The report states Babe Ruth received last rites with his casket moved, noting the events surrounding the funeral arrangements in New York as details emerged from the cathedral service and nearby stadiums.
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Babe Ruth
NEW ‘YORK
Coase
nee “St. sirick’s cathedral
neé-tamahogany
th “stadium
Fragmentary 1948 era note on postwar policy shifts
A damaged snippet discusses the United States not recognizing some authority of fission control under a new conven tion. It mentions a department and policy avoiding discrimination and implies shifts after wartime arrangements. Named entities are sparse due to unreadable OCR.
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United
States
Hillcrest Playground Opens With Flagpole Ceremony
Hillcrest Playground association members, about 50 families, staged two months of intensive work culminating in a formal event for the first flag raiser. The 220 foot area now features two six swing sets four seesaws and crushed rock coverage, with more facilities to follow as the project expands.
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Hillcrest
POTTSTOWN
Sudden Shower Douses Borough with Rain
A sudden shower drenched the borough last night with heavy rainfall around 0.85 inches. The forecast calls for clearing skies later today with morning showers and a return to fair, warmer conditions tomorrow as temperatures hold steady.
Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania shows showers this morning
Scattered showers across eastern Pennsylvania this morning followed by generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with no significant temperature changes expected.
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Pennsylvania
Marshall warns of US rebuke over refugee teachers
Secretary of State Marshall warned Russia of a sharp US rebuke within 24 hours over charges in refugee teacher cases. He said the United States views Russian accusations with serious concern and pledged protection for the teachers Mrs Oksana Stepanovna Kosenkina and Mr Yan Yan, amid Soviet diplomatic and propaganda campaigns. Time editor Chambers was noted for context on relations with Algeria and the 1930s.
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WASHINGTON
Marshall
Russia
United States
a. news
Marsha
Oksana Steanovna
Kosenkina
Yan
Michael Lamarine
D. S
Good Will Firemen Seek Revenge in Weight Challenge
Firefighter candidates weigh in at 300 pounds for Guadagno led bout as James Big Jim Smith tips the scales at 275 and Willie Miller 350. Chief Roth approves, patrolmen Houser Scheidt and Theess join Guadagno in opposing team. Proceeds go to Mercury Relief fund. Guadagno vows to clash anytime on land or water.
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James Big
Jim
John john
Smith
Willie
Miller
Guadagno
Reading man put on trial for preaching on busy street
Leroy A. Hiester of Reading faced a borough hearing after being arrested by Patrolman Joseph Thees for preaching religious tracts with vigor on the corner of High and Hanover streets near the National Bank. Cadmus, probing questions, urged moderation as Hiester, in Marine Corps fatigue, argued he loves the Lord. The case drew a crowd and continues on Page Eighteen.
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SFRANE
Ie “DOSTAL
Mercury- Stag
Richard H. Cadmus
Leroy A. Hiester
Reading
Joseph Thees
Hanover
Hiester
borough hall-lockup
Lord
Jesus
Cadmus
Garber Reunion Plans Highlight Sunnybrook Event
A Garber reunion is set for Saturday at Sunnybrook with attendees including Dan Garber. The notice references readings and social events along with local shop listings and community ads from 1948.
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Kendall
e and
Reading Hos
Hospital Decision Cites Circlet and REIGEL
Fragmentary text references a hospital matter, mentioning a circlet and the name REIGEL in a decision. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond hospital context are readable.
Local Band Cher Delivers First Recital in New Uniforms
The band presented a sparsely attended program headlined by Betty and Jane Mauger with Freda Schindler as contralto. The two soloists drew the biggest applause while early numbers were skipped due to musicians not reading their music in fading gloom. William For Lamb Sr directed on stage as Q C Becraft announced over Schulz Baking amplifiers. Sponsor Local 211 AFM.
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uelaying
was
Betty
Jane Mauger
William
Lamb
Local 211
American Federation of Musicians
Organization Session Of Draft Board Today
The Pottstown draft board local 110 will meet at 2 pm in the YMCA new quarters to elect four chairmen and two secretaries. Board members Charles J Custér Rufus Be Boyer Schulz will form the quorum and begin operations after receiving personal history forms oath of office and waivers of pay. The board office will be on the YMCA second floor.
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Pottstown
YMCA
Charles
L. Schulz
Schulz
Charles’ J. Custér
Rufus
Boyer
Rahn's Hill Orchard Ad Promotes Local Goods
An OCR fragment advertises Simmons Highway Market with fruits and vegetables and promotes Rahn's Hill Watches Diamonds and Wedding Rings at Levin's on High and Hanover Streets. July Elbertas Ringing Hill Orchard appears as a listed item or event.
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Simmons
Rahn’s
Levin's, High
Hanover Streets
Elbertas
Hill Orchard
Hiss campaign to cover every section of the country
Senator J Howard announces a nationwide effort for the Hiss campaign following a two hour White House conference with President Truman. McGrath, Democratic national chairman, described the talks as decisive and set for today.
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Hiss
J. Howard
McGrath
Truman
Taine murder appeal denied by high state tribunal
The wartime era case involving Miriam Taine and Wentzels saw a 5-4 decision to deny vindication or a new trial. Chief Justice George Maxey authored a scathing minority opinion. Rosenberry and Ernest E. Heim filed for re hearing shortly after.
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WENTZEL
Géorge
Maxey
Rosenberry
Ernest E. Heim
Man Struck by Car During Heavy Downpour Injures Elderly Rider
An elderly Pottstown man was critically injured last night at about 11 o clock after being struck by a 1930 sedan at the intersection of Queen and Keim streets while walking home through a heavy downpour. The incident was the most serious of four accidents in the Pottstown area yesterday, injuring six people. John Focht, age 60, living alone at 46 Queen Tree, was involved.
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Pottstown
sedan
Queen and
Keim
Daring Robber Lifts $70 From Worker's Purse
A thief robbed William Drabins, a carpenter, by stealing $70 from his trouser pocket while he worked at a new home on Spruce Street. Clothes hung on the kitchen door. the act occurred between 7:29 and 9:45 yesterday morning.
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Spruce’ street
Chestnut ‘street
Emblem Transfer Sparks Veteran Reflections
Veteran readers discuss keeping or losing emblem pins after transfers. Many recall little bother in moving items, while others admit losing theirs. The mood centers on practicality and adaptation in daily life.
Legacy of Frazier fortune lures in Per ryopolis tale
Edward B Rosenberg reports a Philadelphia heiress Mrs Harry Fuller Frazier left a possible fortune up to ten million dollars to Perryopolis Pennsylvania birthplace. She died Aug 6 in a New York City hospital and was buried in Washington Cemetery. Florist Oliver Christman recalls her morbid fear of death and isolation, noting she spent much time at Warwick Hotel and rarely lived in her homes. Christman landscaped two properties for her in 1935-36 and 1945 before she vanished into seclusion.
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EDWARD B. ROSENBERG
Mercury
Harry Fuller Frazier
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pérryopolis
Washington
Oliver
Lewis Christman
Warren
Christman
Frazier
Conshohocken
Charles, Dierolf
Radio Repairs Ad and Market Listings
A fragmented ad page lists radio repairs with Call-3830 from J. Pegeiyge Son at 38 High St St Ripe Red. It mentions Sam's Fruit Market and Hartenstine's Market with food specials. Also notes McElroy Florist on Reynolds Ave and a Business School opens Sept 7. Leroy F Kulp’s phone changed to Phoenixville 4423.
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Dro ‘Claude
Clements
ss. Paul
Hartenstine
Big Valdes
J. Pegeiyge
Sam's Fruit
West ‘High
Hartenstine’ s Market
McElroy, Florist
Reynolds “Ave
New
the. Business School
Leroy
F Kulp
Phoenixville
Boy Missing From Home in Pottstown Search Begun
Police issued a teletype after a 5-year-old boy disappeared from his home in Pottstown on Saturday night. The family said he went to the Hippodrome theater with them, then walked away from the show around 8 o clock and has not been heard from since. They fear a possible urge to run away over a school subject and hint he might be at friends at a seaside resort.
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Pottstown
Pottstown ‘RD
Hippodrome
On the Main Drag Mischief and Oddities Sighted
A jumble of names and fragments recounts odd events on the main drag. Muriel Glazier, master of hounds Douglas Weller, and Ruth Sellers appear amid scattered scenes of groceries, a boating mishap, a cut piece of lumber, and a piping hot steak, centered on a lively street narrative.
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MURIEL GLAZIER
MANSFIELD WILLIAMS
DOUGLAS WELLER
MARY
THEIS
SONTA
STEIN
RUTH
MORRIS
ereel
JOHN
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RILE MARSHALL
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Chambers
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EARL MANNING
CARL DILLIPLANE
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