Babbit Explores Plastics Growth After War
W H Babbit president of W H Babbit and Co. spoke at the Somerset Rotary about plastics evolving since World War II. He traced origins to 1878 with celluloid and highlighted postwar uses in upholstery clothing glass substitutes and metals. He showed samples including a silk-like necktie and noted plastics may be spun into thread fabrics and built into shingles windows and signs.
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Ford Plant Strike Idles 6000 War Workers at Highland Park
About 6,000 war workers at Ford's Highland Park plant walk out or are idle after a strike by 2,800 machine operators producing aircraft engine gears. Picket lines halted 3,450 afternoon shift workers. Union and company blame unclear issues and wage offer disputes. Local 409 and Local 400 CIO tied to maintenance grinders strike and pay demands. A strike meeting was rejected.
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Release Hondros on $1,000 bond in Pocahontas case
Mike Hondros a Pocahontas City strip coal miner was freed on a $1,000 bond for later court appearance after being jailed on three morality offenses tied to the birth of an illegitimate child of a 13 year old Paint township girl. Findings will go before a grand jury Monday with trial set for September 11 if true bill is returned. Hondros found the newborn on the Owen Geisel property near Pocahontas City and faces parentage charges.
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Hondros
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Willkie Prefers Delayed Roosevelt Conference After Election
Wendell Willkie, invit ed by President Roosevelt for a conference, says he would prefer waiting until after the election. He notes no definite meeting is arranged and that talks would be nonpartisan if held. A White House inquiry confirms Roosevelt sought a discussion on foreign policy with the GOP nominee.
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Polio Victims Rise to 125 in Pittsburgh Area
The tally of infantile paralysis cases treated since June 7 reached 125, with five new reports. Of these, 71 are from Pittsburgh, 31 from Allegheny County, and 23 from outside the county.
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Father of Twin Soldiers Dies Before Induction
John Batovich aged 55 died of a heart attack in Nanty Glo Cambria County while preparing to bid farewell to his twin sons Edward and Thomas 18 who were about to be inducted into the service in the town.
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Nelson Role Post China Is Obscure
Washington reports on August 25 indicate President Roosevelt is unsure if WPB chairman Nelson will keep his post upon return from China. J A Krug, acting chairman, has broad authority and vows to end internal disputes. The president hints at a possible WPB restructuring or a new demobilization office affecting WPB’s role.
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Bankhead objects to Stimson order on race policy
Senator Bankhead protests a war department directive forbidding racial segregation at army posts. He says the policy rests on political considerations and harms the colored race in the south. The War Department noted an air force memorandum reinforcing the ban on white Negro discrimination. Governor Sparks, President Roosevelt, and Alabama lawmakers joined the pushback.
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Roosevelt
Truck Kills Bay Child in Greensburg Incident
Charles A. Delssio nine of Dunning town was killed when struck by a coal truck. State Police exonerated the driver in Greensburg.
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Cement ceiling price hike announced by OPA
The Office of Price Administration raised ceiling prices for cement by ten cents per barrel. The increase affects cement produced in six states and applies to manufacturers and retailers. The announcement was made today in Washington.
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Russian advance tightens grip toward Bucharest in six day push
Soviet and German front reports recount a six day offensive driving toward Bucharest with Galati gap breached. Malinovsky and Tolbukhin link up as 550 towns fall. Tartu captured by Maslennikov's Third Baltic army, Estonia's second city under Russian control.
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Japanese Shipping Hit in Sudden Pacific Raid
General Headquarters reports a night strike near Celebes left a light Japanese cruiser ablaze and five Japanese freighters sunk, with two more merchantmen damaged. Liberators set fires on targets in Halmahera as raids unleash hazardous materials, hindering MacArthur's campaign toward the Philippines.
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Romania Declares War on Germany Amid Balkan Turmoil
Romein conflict dominates reports from Cairo and Bucharest as Romania declares war on Germany. Berlin retreats and Hungary reshuffles, while Bulgaria eyes armistice terms and shifts troops from Greece and Yugoslavia amid Soviet and Western pressures.
Surrender Of Romania May Be Authentic
Washington reports indicate American officials now believe the Balkan surrender plan for Romania is likely authentic Though light is limited on the process and Romania has not signaled a desire to quit the war Russians reportedly have not received word either The accord calls for unconditional surrender and Romania to cease fighting the Russians while starting combat against Germany with no permanent territorial claims in Transylvania until peace settlements finalize borders
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Paris Seized by French Allied Forces as German Hold Ends
Paris fell to French and American troops with heavy fighting in the De l e Cite area. General de Gaulle declared France would join the great powers in shaping postwar peace. The German commander ordered an immediate cease fire and arms to be stacked, signaling a temporary end to four years of Nazi rule.
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American tanks push toward Paris as Patton forces advance
American armor led by Lt General George S. Patton roared 23 miles into Troyes southeast of Paris while allied air forces struck German positions along the Seine. U S and Canadian units closed in on remaining German lines south of the river and seized Elbeuf. The raid destroyed 105 tanks and 158 vehicles. 41 enemy planes were shot down.
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Seventh Army Occupies Antibes on French Coast
Rome reports the Seventh army has occupied Antibes on the Mediterranean coast of France. The announcement comes as Allied forces advance in the region.
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Allied Breakout Push Seizes Cannes Antibes In Southern France
American forces push east from the Riviera beachhead seizing Cannes and Antibes and nearing the Italian frontier within 20 miles. Nice lies within artillery range as columns wedge toward Rhone valley towns Arles and Tarascon while Marseille pockets fall. Toulon battles continue with French troops surrounding the harbor Nazi resistance persists.
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Somerset Weather Report Heading
Daily weather summary for Somerset by David Grove records 5:30 pm Thursday to 5:30 pm Friday. Maximum 68 degrees. Minimum not stated. Comparison with temperature from a year ago is unclear due to garbled text.
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Weekend forecast for Maryland and surrounding states
Maryland sunny and warmer Saturday with increasing clouds and rain developing from the west Saturday night. Eastern Pennsylvania clear and warmer with clouds Sunday and rain advancing from the west and north late Sunday afternoon. Western Pennsylvania increasing clouds with warm Saturday then rain Saturday night and Sunday, cooler Sunday. West Virginia increasing clouds with warm Saturday then possible rain and a few thunder showers Saturday night, cooler Sunday.
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