Lewis Rejects Operator Plan To Keep Mining
John L. Lewis rejected the soft coal operators plan to extend the current contract beyond July 1. He accused the industry of a denatured position and said continued mining would require two conditions: no retroactivity and settled pension terms. Operators offered to keep mines open under existing terms with five days notice.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Charles O'Neill
Spokes
O'Neil
Wis
O'Neill
Security Council rebuffs Russian Palestine observers bid
In Lake Success on June 10 the UN Security Council rejected a Russian plan to send military observers to Palestine. After a 90 minute session Andrei Gromyko signaled a formal proposal for Tuesday. Bernadotte and the truce commission asked for 63 observers and six patrol craft to monitor the four week armistice under a council resolution.
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Larry Hauk
Lake
Security Council
Palestine
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Holy Land
Folke Bernadotte
U. S
France
Belgium
Nmations
Bernadotte
Truce Commission
United States
Philip C. Jessus
Commission
Jessup
Four Banks to Back Pa Pike Eastern Extension Financing
The Pennsylvania turnpike commission signs a financing deal with four major banks Drexel and Co. B H Van Ingen and Co Blyth and Co and First National Bank Corp all of New York for the 100 mile four lane toll road from Carlisle to King of Prussia. Chairman Thomas J Evans says details and total cost are pending with estimates around 70 million dollars but could vary.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Thomas J. Evans
Drexel and Company
Philadelphia
B. H. van Ingen and Co
Blyth and Company
First Jee Corporation
New York
Ity
Evans
Coaldale
Carlisle
King of Prussia
Irwin
Harrisburg Patriot
Bi Partisan Gang Pushes Housing Bill Through House Panel
In a surprise move a Democratic Republican coalition pushed through the House banking committee the Taft Ellender Wagner housing bill. The 14 to 13 vote advances federal financing for 500000 public housing units subsidies for slum clearance and farm housing aids while stressing private housing growth. Rep Wolcott opposed his own bill as too socialistic and the action followed a morning clash over substitute language.
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Washington
House Banking Committee
Taft
Ohioo
Banking Committee
Rep
Wolcott
R-Mich
Senate
House
Hull
Wisconsin
Hardie Scott
Pennsylvania
Stratton
Ilinois
Rep. Monroney
D-Okla
Rules Committee
Mercer Co Farm Boy Tops State FFA Speakers
A Mercer county farm boy, Frank Frkonia of Fredonia high, won the state FFA public speaking title ahead of 20 contestants and earned a $100 prize plus a chance to go to the eastern regional meet in Springfield Mass. Jeffrey Thompson and Paul M Zubler placed second and third. The three day convention drew 1200 farm boys from 330 clubs as judging events and demonstrations filled the agenda.
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State College
Mercer County
Future Farmers of America
Frank Frkonia
Fredonia High School
Pennsylvania
Springfield
Mass
Freonia
FFA
Commonwealth
Jeffrey Thompson
Kutztown High School
Paul M. Zubler
Gregg Township High School
Centre County
Witness Identifies Edward Dipofi in Bethel Slaying Trial
Pittsburgh June 10 a 19 year old blonde Johanne Thurston testified she saw Edward Dipofi shoot Bethel township Patrolman Joseph Chmelynski last November. Dipofi faces murder charges as the trial involves witness identification and a date with Robert Stoner observed at the scene.
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Pittsburgh
Edward Dipofi
Bethel Township
Joseph Chmelynski
Dipofi
Johanne Thurston
Robert Stoner
Dipoff
Stoner
Truman blasts Congress as 'suckers' over prices and housing
President Truman told Seattle crowds that voters should not be fooled by Republican claims of a great Congress. He urged action on high prices and housing before adjournment, denouncing lawmakers as self serving and listening to private power lobbies. The Bremerton and Seattle gatherings drew cheering crowds as officials noted possible trip changes after Secretary Schwellenbach's funeral.
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Doulas B. Cornell
Seattle
Truman
Washington
Congress
Bremerton
Columbia
Puget Sound
Harry
Mr.Truman
Butte
Philadelphia
Schwellenbach
Cancer Drive Surpasses Goal With Over Five Thousand Raised
The county fund drive for the American Cancer Society exceeded its $3,000 goal, raising $5,001.52 led by Attorney Joseph Cascio as chairman. Somerset borough contributed $2,460.97 with widespread town participation and a donor list ranging from $1.60 to over $200.
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American Cancer Society Fund
Joseph Cascio
Somerset Borough
Richard Bowman
Edward Herring
P. J. Luteri
W. John Stiteler, Jr
Junior Hospital
First National Bank
Somerset Trust Co
Somerset Community Hospital
William Griffith Rummage
Order of Eagles
Murrays Seek Ejectment Over Rent Default
Frank and Mary M Murray file ejectment suit against Nevin and Thelma Christner trading as Automatic Heating and Service Co in Jennertown. The couple rented a two story building in Jennertown in November 1947 for 85 a month and defaulted on rent from February 1948 to June 1948 totaling 425, prompting the ejectment action.
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Prothonotary
Frank
Mary M. Murray
Nevin
Thelma Christner
Automatic Heating and Service Company
Jennertown
Christners
Murrays
Young Wife Dies After Fall From Auto
Mrs. Dorothy Johnson aged 18 died in Greensburg after accidentally falling from a car driven by her husband while chatting with another woman. The door swung open causing the fatal incident today.
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Greensburg
Dorothy Johnson
J Edward Gump Represents New York Life Insurance Co
J Edward Gump represents the New York Life Insurance Company in a formal capacity as disclosed in the accompanying notice. The filing outlines his role and association with the firm for regulatory or legal purposes.
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J. Edward Gump
NEW York Life Insurance CO
Somer set Bus Strike May Be Averted Tonight
A threatened midnight strike by Somerset Bus Company drivers and shopmen may be avoided if employees accept terms offered after talks. The union demands a 1.25 per hour wage, up 30 cents from 95 cents, plus better lay over pay and guaranteed minimums. a union shop is unlikely under Taft-Hartley. Negotiations progressed with mediators from the state board and US Conciliation Service.
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Somerset Bus Company
F. A. Purcell
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Purcell
Pennsylvania
Nicholas J. Merlo
State Mediation Board
George Woomer
United States Conciliation Service
George Bowman
Somerset County
GM to Lay Off 200000 Workers for 10 Days
General Motors announced a 10 day shutdown beginning Friday affecting about 200000 workers. The firm will close 50 to 60 automotive fabricating and Michigan assembly plants due to a steel shortage tied to the coal walkout. Some plants may continue if materials permit, but most will halt until Monday June 21.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
GM Automotive
Michigan
General Motors
policeman John James wounded in third gun battle
Pittsburgh patrolman John James, famed for gun battles, wounded a robbery suspect in a June incident while his companion escaped. James fired five shots after a flesh wound in the arm, and he returned to duty after treatment. He flew 37 missions in Germany as a B 17 bomber pilot.
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Pittsburgh
John James
James
Germany
U S Court Bans Rail Strike Under New Order
Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting a railroad strike and set a final hearing in about five days. The three unions led by David Robertson Alvanley Johnston and A J Glover face ongoing deadlock over wages and working rules while the government retains control of the rails. The unions said they will obey the injunction.
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Max Hall Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
David B. Robertson
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen
Alvanley Johnston
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
A. J Glover
Switchmen's Union
Probe Promises Inquiry Into GOP Charges On War Assets Office
Harrisburg report says Rep. Rizley promised a Justice Department probe into firing of WAA Harrisburg employees for rejecting campaign contributions in 1946. Named workers include Anthony Zlogar, his wife, John Stape, Dr. Robin Bennett, and John E. Paxton Sr. Moran cites civil service reductions for some dismissals.
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Harrisburg
War Assets Administration
Washington
Rizley
R-Okla
Department of Justice
WAA
Philadelphia
George Moran
Anthony Zlogar
John Stape
Robin Bennett
John E. Paxton
Oklahoma
Zlogar
Bennett
Democratic State Committee
Paxton
Moran
Stape
Law May Have To Be Re Writ ten
Pittsburgh June 10 The district attorney said an appeal by self educated convict could force Pennsylvania to rewrite a law The US Supreme Court gave Elmer Aveges a right to reopen his case He argued he did not understand the law at sentencing in 1938 He acted as his own attorney and studied law in prison Assistant district attorney said if Aveges claim that he needed counsel stands Pennsylvania law on counsel would need writing
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
U. S. Supreme Court
Elmer Aveges
Aveges
Allegheny County
Craig Stockdale
Supreme Court
Norton Resigns as Montgomery Ward President
Wilbur Norton has resigned as president of Montgomery Ward and Company. no reason was given for the resignation as announced by the company in Chicago.
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Norton
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
Wilbur Norton
Montgomery Ward and Company
Senate OKs Draft Bill Amid Uncertain House Fate
The Senate approved a two year draft bill by 78 to 10, outlining universal registration for ages 18 to 25, two year service, volunteer 18 year olds, and medical staff exemptions. It would revive wartime structures, expand forces, empower presidential seizure of noncompliant plants, and revise military justice. House action next week could derail or pass the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Armed Services
House
Congress
Truman
Army
Regular Army
Air Force
Navy
Marines
National Guard
Air Forces
Judge Advocate General Corps
Pearl Harbor
Greek Rites Unite Anne And Mihai
Former King Mihai of Romania and Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma wed in a Greek Orthodox ceremony at the Greek royal palace in Athens. The marriage unites Romanian and Danish royal lines despite Catholic objections. They will honeymoon at Tatoi before traveling to Switzerland.
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L. S. Chakales
Athens
Mihsi
Anne
Romania
Denmark
Vatican
Mihai
House of Bourbon-Parma
Rome
Mahai
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
London
New York
Archbishop Damaskinos
Greece
Paul
Ferederika
Helen
Carol
Frederika
Order of the Redeemer
Tatoi
Switzerland
Open House At Weirton Plants Continues Through Friday
President T. E. Millsop of Weirton Steel Co announced continued open house at Weirton and Steubenville plants through Friday. More than 20,000 visitors toured Tuesday and Wednesday, with visiting hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Weirton Weirton
W. Va
T. E. Millsop
Weirton Steel Co
Weirton and Steubenville, O
Hit By Truck, Dies
Mrs. Anna Koontz aged 55 died from injuries after being struck by a city garbage truck on Monday in Johnstown. The incident marks the city’s fourth traffic fatality of the year with all prior victims pedestrians.
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Johnstown
Anna Koontz
Egypt says 300 Jewish fighters killed at Nitsanim
Cairo reports Egyptian troops killed 300 Jewish fighters at Nitsanim on the Tel Aviv coast as a truce nears. The defense ministry also says raids on Tel Aviv and other settlements caused damage and fires. Separate notices announce the cease-fire deadline and broadcasts to troops.
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Cairo
Egypt
United Nations
Holy Land
Nitsanim
Tel Aviv
Majdal
Isdud
Defense Ministry
Cense
Mohammed Haidar Pasha
Greenwich
Beirut
Israel
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Jerusalem
Irgun
Abdel Rahman Azzam Pasha
Arab League
Amman
Trans- Jordan
Latrun
Associated Press
Wednes
Somerset Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather notes for 24 hour period 5:30 p m Wednesday to 5:30 p m Thursday show fluctuating temperatures with unclear readings and garbled OCR text. The report references previous year figures but provides no clear numeric data or location specifics beyond Somerset.
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Somerset Weather
David Grove
A. S. Weather Observer
Weather Outlook for Mid-Atlantic States This Weekend
Maryland and nearby regions forecast mostly sunny and warm Friday with a few mountain showers Friday evening. Saturday sees fair weather and little temperature change. Eastern and Western Pennsylvania expect warmer Friday with scattered mountain showers or thunderstorms, then Saturday mostly fair and cooler. West Virginia starts sunny with Friday evening thundershowers, followed by cooler, fair conditions Saturday.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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