House Cut In Aid For Others Crucial Issue
Washington faces a heated clash over a billion dollar House cut in foreign spending. Senate action to restore funding is uncertain with two weeks to adjourn, as leaders warn that full restoration is essential to sustain European recovery and the Cold War effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate House
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Connally
D-Tex
Europe
Taber
R-Ny
House Appropriations Committee
Bridges
R-Nh
Paul G. Hoffman
The
Economic Cooperation Administration
Marshall
Hoffman
Russell
D-Ga
Reed
R-Kas
Ferguson
Truce in Palestine in peril as Bernadotte mulls start time
Tel Aviv reports Count Folke Bernadotte likely to decide tomorrow when to begin a four week truce in the Palestine war. Israel warns if conclusions fail to satisfy, Jews may appeal to the Security Council. Arab and Jewish forces clash along the Lebanon border and near Tulkarm. Bernadotte leaves for Cairo after talks with Abdullah and Fawzi Pasha Malki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadotte
Tel Aviv
Israel
Folke Bernadotte
United Nations Security Council
Moshe Shertok
Haifa
Shertok
Security Council
Malikya
Damascus
Palestine
Mishmar Hay Yarden
Lake Hula
Max Boyd
Cairo
Amman
Abdullah
Holy Land
Jerusalem
T Aviv
Tel Av
Tulkarm
Tul
Aviv
Palestine Coast
Yibna
Capital
Old City
Zion
Abando
Bernadette
United Nations
Grim-Fa Ane
Toms
Ana Teal
Trans-Jordan
Fawzi Pasha Malki Amma
Ralph Bunche
U. N
Wo Men
Arab League
Beirut
U. N. Security Council
Trans- Jordan
Abdulla
Two Cars Collide Near Oystown Damage Estimated at 110
Route 30 west of Oystown saw a rear pass collision at 9 40 PM Friday when Blanche Stahl Stoystown attempted to pass H J Hamp Johns town as he turned left. No injuries reported and vehicle damage totaled 110 dollars per Somerset state police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oystown
Blanche Stahl
Stoystown
H. J. Hamp
Johnstown
Albert D'Amico
Somerset State
Bittembender Elected PSU Trustee to Fill Vacancy
Frederick E Bittembender of Shickshinny was elected by 249 delegates of county agricultural and industrial societies to the Pennsylvania State College board of trustees, filling the vacancy caused by the death of M J Grimes of Catawissa.
P H Baker Dies After Car Hits Him
Philip H Baker 48 of Bakersville Somerset Westmoreland died after being struck by a car while dismounting from a bus near Kooser Park. Dean Lee Miller Markleton was the driver. death due to brain concussion skull fracture and multiple injuries. Funeral at Bakersville Lutheran church with burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset R. D
Philip H. Baker
Baker
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Dean Lee Miller
Markleton
A. M. Uphouse
Kooser Park
Henry and
Elizabeth Pungard
Somerset Westmoreland
Bakersville
Mary Jane Hostetler Baker
Roy
James Baker
Perry Magnet
Jones Mills
Jennie Baker
John Strausbaugh
Reds Free Russians After Vienna Kidnapping Plot Twist
Unofficial reports claim an American citizen was beaten and kidnapped when Russians freed two comrades from a Vienna police station. Separate accounts allege a plainclothes police agent freed the Russians after catching an Austrian girl spying for the Americans. President Renner and his wife were delayed by Russian guards while traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
INS
U. S
Red Army
Karl Renner
Renners
Lancaster Movie House Fire Has No Injuries
A three story building housing the Grand theater on North Queen street was damaged in a two hour blaze. Fire Chief Harry E. Miller said 300 theatergoers evacuated safely and 12 residents fled to the street. Four firefighters were overcome by smoke but no one was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Harry E. Miller
Grand Theater
North Queen Street
Miller
35 Children Enjoy Ringling Bros Circus in Johnstown
Martha T Knodle recalls a Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsored trip for 35 children from the Children's Aid home to the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey show in Johnstown. The group rode a charter bus, received fifty cent spending money, and cheered as the big top opened, with tales of crowds, concessions, and delighted youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha T. Knodle
Johnstown
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey
Order of Eagles
Children's Aid Home
Somerset Bus Company
Eagles
Children’s Aid Home
A. D. Graham
J. Joseph Collins
Mr. Collins
Pittsburgh
Graham
Ham Dinner at Casebeer Grove Proceeds Benefit Camp Le-Quan-Ota Church
A June 9, 1948 ham dinner at Casebeer Grove in Jennertown, Pennsylvania runs from 5 to 8 p m. adults pay 1 25 and children 15c. Proceeds support the Camp Le Quan Ota Church camp building fund. Reservations via Somerset 369 R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casebeer Grove
Camp Le-Quan-Ota
Jennertown
Somerset
First EUB Rededication Services at West Patriot Street
The First United Brethren church on West Patriot Street held an all day rededication after months of repairs and improvements. Rev W Maynard Sparks urged the church as an organism not an organization and noted offerings totaling $1,937.26 at the morning service with a hopeful $2,000+ in the evening. A musical program accompanied the ceremonies and various gifts were dedicated including Bible stands, a bronze cross, an American flag, and church fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Roberta Getty
Church of Christ
W. Maynard Sparks
D. C
First United Brethren Church
West Patriot Street
B. F. Bungard
Barnabas
Saul
God
Antioch
Christ’s Church
Church
Dr. Sparks
Martin
A. D. Shaffer
Robert Riley
Young
Margaret Shultz
Rebecca L. Shultz
Gertrude Marteeny
David A. Marteeny
Hazel Cooper
Wilbur
Ralston Whipkey
John Whipkey
A D. Shaffer
T. W. Burgess
Somerset Charge
Alpha Bible Class
Sara L. Rhoads
Crowded House Presenting Harvest Moon Play Director Mrs Statler
A large audience attended the Sunday performance of Where Shines the Harvest Moon at the Church of the Brethren. Ruth Statler directed and authored the play for the Pennsylvania Council of Churches in Harrisburg. The Windber showing is scheduled for Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Ruth Statler
Pennsylvania Council of Churches
Harrisburg
Virginia Thomas
Windber
Girls Injured in Car Crash Near Jennertown
Miss Vera Hayton of Pittsburgh was admitted to Somerset Community Hospital after a late evening car crash two miles west of Jennertown. She suffered facial lacerations and neck injuries. condition listed as fair. Another Pittsburgh resident Miss Iabel Horvach was admitted around 5 p.m. amid unconfirmed reports of a separate auto incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hayton
Pittsburgh
Somerset Community Hospital
Jennertown
Pennsylvania
Hayton
Iabel Horvach
U S Seeks To Bar Strike On Railroads
The government filed a broad brief in federal court seeking an injunction to block a nationwide railroad strike set to threaten rail service. The case, heard by Justice Goldsborough, argues seizure authority under wartime powers and rights of Royall and the president to negotiate with unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
District of Columbia
Justice Department
Royall
Macy Urges Steel Firms to Curb Gray Market Practices
Chairman Macy of the House public works sub committee urged steel makers to cooperate in protecting manufacturers who testify about premium gray market prices. He cited Wayne Sheet Steel Co of Detroit and Great Lakes Steel Co of Ecorse Michigan as involved, with Moline Pressed Steel Co concern that reliable supplies be obtained at legitimate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Macy
R-Ny
House Public Works
Wayne Sheet Steel Co
Detroit
EL. Wetstein
Great Lakes Steel Co
Ecorse
Mich
William W. Voisine
Wayne
Great Lakes
Edward C. Sauve
Giles Kavanaugh
Volsine
Burned Truck Driver Dies in Route 31 Crash
MT PLEASANT June 6 Don Cordell 25 of Malta Ohio died at Memorial hospital after a truck fire following an accident three miles east of here on Route 31. Police said the truck carrying general merchandise was badly damaged and Cordell was believed to be the sole occupant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Don Cordell
Malta
Ohio
Memorial Hospital
Here
Cordell
Truman Receives Spurs and Speaks on Congress in Nebraska
President Truman, aboard his train en route to Cheyenne, accepted silver spurs from Grand Island Nebraska and a Sioux peace plaque in a ceremony near Kearney. He praised the Midwest hospitality and urged Congress to pass farm legislation, addressing Republican rivals by implication. He rode with Mrs. Truman and Margaret, attended church in Kearney, and spoke before about 2,000 at Ak-Sar-Ben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Cheyenne
Wyo
Grand Island Nebr
Congress
Washington
Ed White Buffalo
Nebraska
Grand Island Saddle Club
Middle West
United States
Kearney
Nebr
Trumans
Baptist Church
Lester C. Hunt
Executive Mansion
Margaret
Omaha
Burlington
Union Station
J. J. Isaacson
Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum
Isaacson
Harold E. Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
Mr. Truman
Dillsburg custodian dies mowing school lawn
York county coroner reports James SS Arnsberger aged 71 died yesterday while mowing the school lawn at Dillsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DIF
Dillsburg
York County
James SS. Arnsberger
Electrified Pool Tragedy Claims One Boy
In Harrisburg a public pool suffered an underground power short circuit sending electricity into the water near a ladder. Twelve year old Clyne Peters died from electrical burns and eleven year old Rosemary Frisch was injured. Lifesavers including Roger Brown and Robert Foltz helped pull victims to safety but Peters died at Polyclinic hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Winfield Yarnell
Clyne Peters
Yarnell
Gay-Way Swiming Pool
Here
Peters
Rosemary Frisch
Roger Brown
Robert Foltz
Frisch Girl
Almeida Found Guilty in Slaying of Philadelphia Policeman
David Almeida, a New Orleans bank robber, was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Patrolman Cecil Ingling during a Philadelphia supermarket holdup on Jan 30, 1947. Jurors recommended the death penalty. Hough faces execution for the same case and Smith stands trial later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
INS
David Almeida
New Orleans
Almeida
Cecil Ingling
Edward Hough
Ingling
James F. Smith, Jr
Hough
Smith
Louisiana
Midwest
Somerset Weather Report Summary
Daily weather data for Somerset reported by David Grove and A S Weather Observer. The 24 hour period from 5 30 p m Saturday to 5 30 p m Sunday records the maximum and minimum temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Weather
David Grove
A. S. Weather Observer
Weather Outlook for Maryland and Nearby States
Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania expect considerable cloudiness with showers and scattered thunderstorms Monday. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies with scattered showers likely and little temperature change. Western Pennsylvania sees cloudy, cooler conditions with showers Monday and Tuesday. showers likely Tuesday as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Oliver W. Dewolef
Somerset Ice Co
P.H. Baker
Reds
USS. Citizen
Critchfield CO
June
Jack
Esquire Boys
Oakhurst Tea Room
Treasury Narcotics Bureau
First Eub
Mrs. Statler
Bittner’s Greenhouses
U.S
Penna. Quarries, Inc
Friedens, PA
Coleman
Somerset Country Club
U. S. Weather Bureau
Netantargentenaramnete
Cleveland
Enn Aeterneraroanerte
Denver Ensegenenen
Sen Saetaesenenneenntatee Sereenrassaesnamastes Mgi
NOW
York
St. Louis
Budd’s Shoe Store
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!