21 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Pottstown Mercury
Location
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1948
Page
1
President Truman announced liberal deferments for married men and farmers, with dependents, under the peacetime draft. He ordered speedier induction via questionnaires sent to draft-age men 18 to 25 registering Aug 30 to Sept 18, grouping classifications into 13 categories, with 1-A drafting by age starting with the oldest.
Rapid City South Dakota August 20 Seventeen men were killed when a B29 bomber crashed and burned in a wheat field near the Army Air Force Field. Captain Thomas Siegler said 17 bodies were recovered after the wreckage burned for an hour and a half. The heavy bomber from the 28th Bomb Wing was taking off on a training flight when it went down shortly before 6 pm Pottlestown time at Culpeper Vais Force bomber crash.
Three former New Deal lawyers refused to discuss an alleged prewar Communist underground within the government. Witness Peterso remains unaccounted as Whitaker Chambers named them as members of the spy network. Pressman Abt and Witt are identified with WPA ties and current political activity.
Secretary of Defense Forrestal summoned the U S joint chiefs of staff to a highly important weekend conference at the Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island The meeting aims to review the Berlin airlift situation with General Hoyt Vandenberg and to report on talks with Canadian defense officials The conference echoes the March Key West gathering and will be held outside Washington to avoid interruptions from headquarters activity
Universal Studios filed suits against screen star Deanna Durbin for eighty seven thousand dollars claimed as indebtedness incurred when she drew salary while on leave according to studio spokesmen in Los Angeles on August twentieth.
Eastern Pennsylvania sees fair weather with a slight rise in temperatures today. Partly cloudy skies return tomorrow with warmer conditions and scattered afternoon thunder showers.
Readable fragments describe Mercury events and antics with limited context. The item hints at a lighthearted feature or cartoon style segment focusing on Mercury imagery and playful situations without full details or names.
Secretary of State Marshall acting on an order from President Truman directed the Russian consul general at New York to leave the United States. The note to the Soviet embassy accused Lomakin of misinforming his government and abusing his position over the Kasenkina case, and sought revocation of his exequatur and his leave.
Firefighters from the Empire Hook and Ladder Co rescued a gray and white alley cat from a tree on Chestnut and York streets at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. William Ingham of the Hogkies climbed 35 feet on the aerial ladder to coax the cat down, which remained distressed and sheltered near its rescuer until its owner claimed it from corner pet shop proprietor Paul Kilburn.
Soviet controlled police backed by Red gunners staged two border raids along Berlin’s western sector targeting black market operators in Potsdamer Platz. US officials denounced the action as a violation of jurisdiction amid a riot near Potsdamer Platz that wounded four Germans. About 2,500 arrests were reported in two raids, with a third raid in central market hall confiscating large amounts of black market food.
Look for, Hires Root, Beer at local weekend baseball games Whitman Beauty Shop will be closed until further notice Look for Food Specials Hartenstine's Market Ad Page Big Values Hookies 3 Members Orchestra Saturday and Sunday evenings Watches Diamonds Wedding Rings Levin's High and Hanover streets Mt Carmel choir Pie and Cake sale today 8 a m front Penney's July Elbertas Ringing His Orchard Picnic Sunday, afternoon and evening St Michaels field Montclare
Washington reports a standout playground season with 30 events across 3 sites Ringing Rocks Park hosted a five hour picnic and roller skating for 2000 youngsters. Recreation Director Francis Donon credited Florence Manthorne for the success as 14 leaders oversaw 6 major events and eight treasure hunts amid added facilities at Hillcrest and Happy Hill.
A 15 year old from Pottstown RD 2 was located by Cheltenham police early last night at a friend's home and given a train ticket back toward Potts town. He vanished again after the train reached Potts town, with his family citing concern over an upcoming school exam as a possible motive.
Assorted color Bytex printed stationery Mercury Office Heat in Winter Cool in Summer Mike Raymond 358 Cherry Phone 2231 Food specials Hartenstine's Market ad Ten famous brands Frank A. Smith beer dist Phone 2205 piano instruction Robert E Eppehimer 1761 M
Milk prices rose slightly causing Pottstown housewives to cancel orders while producers report customers paying the same as before. State Milk Control members clash over surplus handling as Pennsylvania faces a rolling surplus. Snyder counters that milk moves to New York and dealers divert supply.
An October day in August yesterday featured 71 degrees and light rain totaling half an inch. The remainder of the day was cloudy, with a forecast for fair and cool conditions today, followed by warmer, partly cloudy conditions and scattered afternoon showers tomorrow.
Warren B. Zeern, a contractor once blocked in Pottstown North End, expresses readiness to pursue a 100 home rental project. He cites housing needs and vows to proceed despite prior zoning fights and North End protests during the Winter 1946-47 episode.
A man and wife were catapulted about six feet onto the ground yesterday morning when their wagon careened over a small embankment after colliding with an oncoming car on Route 401 near Bucktown. The 52 year old husband, who was sitting beside his wife, was thrown from the door on the driver's side. The driver of the other vehicle and details of injuries were not fully available.
Police report a break in at Schulz Park home while owner was away. Two wrist watches valued at 125 dollars and a blue steel Spanish revolver, 32 caliber, were stolen from the unlocked rear door upstairs. No other items disturbed. Earlier, a Rosedale burglary yielded 5000 dollars in jewelry and silverware.
Robert V. Tobias profiles taxi work, noting drivers serve ministers, bankers, carpenters, lovers, and the public amid long hours. He cites incidents in Pottstown of forgotten items, attempted fare avoidance, and cabbies aiding hospitals and maternity cases, highlighting the varied, demanding nature of the trade.
Thur to Sun office hours not available this week at Quick Radio Repairs Dr Claude O Clements call 3830 J Fegely and Son 38 High St ripe red southern watermelons Sam's Fruit Market Westest High St Simmons Highway Market now open fruits and vegetables Rahns Hill closed until Monday Aug 23 McElroy Florist 21 Reynolds Ave Leroy Kulp phone changed to Phoenixville 4423 Get plenty of Hires Root Beer at New Saratoga Speedway will not serve route this week Paul B Houck peach festival Aug 28 Schenkel Reformed church Pennhurst band new term opens at Business School Sept 7 phone 275 W Look for Food Specials Hartenstines Market Ad Page 7 Big Values Good Will dance Sunday Lee Dearolf Sunday Dan Garber
The Army urged public information officers nationwide to caution industry utilities and civic groups about requests for road maps telephone directories and scientific journals that could reveal basic intelligence. It noted German individuals firms and schools have sought printed material from American civic organizations and businesses in recent months.
A jumble of names and vignettes captures residents braving rain to reach home doors, hitching rides, savoring ice cream in wet streets, studying languages, and checking shop windows while others handle raincoats and errands amid a damp afternoon.
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