Betty Jo Sets 4980-Mile Fighter Flight Honolulu to New York
Betty Jo, the army twin engined P-82 fighter, flew nonstop from Honolulu to La Guardia Field in 14 hours 383 minutes, the longest distance ever flown by a fighter. Col. Robert E. Thacker said the feat proved long-distance escort capability, though two fuel tanks failed to drop.
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Betty Jo
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la Guardia Field
Honolulu
Robert E. Thacker
el Centro
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Thacker
Wilkes- Barre
John M. Ard
Inglewood
Hickam Field
Tacker
Pacific Coast
Centenary of Bell Observed by Independent Lines
The 100th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s birth will be celebrated March 3 with nationwide centennial observances by telephone companies. The Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation, not Bell system, joins the tribute as part of about 6,300 independent firms serving over 12,000 exchanges. Bell spoke the first words over a telephone 71 years ago this month, prompting his famous line to Watson when a mishap spilled a battery.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Pennsylvania Telephone
Bell
Bell System
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
United States
Mr. Watson
Watson
Mr. Bell
German Woman Doctor Accused in Dacha u War Crimes
U S prosecutors in Dacha u charged Erika Flocken a German doctor with indirect responsibility for the deaths of about 15 000 male prisoners she forced to march naked for review in Mueldorf camp during 1944 45 and with selecting prisoners for extermination by gas in graves.
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Dachau
Germany
U. S
Erika Flocken
Mueldorf
Margiotti invokes double jeopardy in judge's trial
On day two of the Robert W. Johnson case, defense counsel Margiotti argues that admitting Central Forging Co. bankruptcy documents bars retrial for Donald M. Johnson. He notes prior acquittal and conviction outcomes in related bank rupture charges and cites constitutional protections against multiple prosecutions. The judge delays ruling as the government outlines evidence of financial benefits from receiverships and reorganizations.
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Leonard A. Unger
Harrisburg
Donald M Johnson
U.S
Albert W. Johnson
United States
Charles J. Margioti
Central Forging Co
Catawissa
Margiotti
Donald M. Johnson
Miller A
Albert W. Johnson, Jr
John Memolo
Jacob Greenes
Scranon
Margiotte
Assistnt U. S
Valentine Hammack
Johnson Home
Large crowd attends Central Western festival concert in Meyersdale
About 350 people gathered Friday night at Meyersdale High School for a Central Western Pennsylvania School Music Association concert featuring 128 student musicians from 28 districts. The program included Star Spangled Banner, Gloria, Elsa's Procession, Caribbean Fantasy, Prokofieff March, Lithuanian Rhapsody, March of the Steelmen, Porgy and Bess selections, Guarany Overture, and March of the Free Peoples conducted by Bertram W. Francis and local directors. A matinee is planned Saturday, followed by a directors banquet at Amity Reformed Church. tonight’s concert closes the two day festival with a large crowd expected.
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Meyersdale High School
Nelson A. Miller
Stonycreek Township
Ernest H. Steamotfile
W. Paul Campbell
Gloria
Lasey
William Smathers
Fleensburg
Elsa
Cathedral
Wagner
Dan Border
Shade Township
Morressey
Clarence E. Sturgham
Apollo
Prokofieff
Chester Singer
Salisbury
Host
Charles Askey
Johnstown
Se*rmolin
Hugh L. Morrison
Meyersdale
Steelmen
Bosterling
Manning Veen
Hayden Wood
Porgy and
Bess
Gershwin
Gomez
Capt
Darek
Bertram W. Francis
State School Music Association
Pennsylvania
Amity Reformed Church
Bolivian Flood Relief Rushes to Trinidad
Bolivia speeds flood aid to Trinidad as 50 000 square miles flood, leaving 10 000 residents seeking hills. Crocodiles spotted in streets prompt evacuations and refuge efforts with U S Navy and Chilean air units deploying flying boats and amphibians.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Trinidad
Cavite
Lloyd Airline
United States Army
Florida
U. S. Naval Air Mission
Chile
NLRB Expands Stabilizing Policy on Two Year Unions
The NLRB announces a policy to bar rival unions from challenging a two year contract during its term. The Reed Roller Bit Co case in Houston Texas involved about 2000 workers. Lodge 1303 IAM filed for an election arguing one year contracts are standard, but the board dismissed the petition.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Reed Roller Bit Company
Houston
Texas
Lodge 1303
International Association of Machinists
Union dispute closes nine Champion Stores in Pa
Nine Champion Stores, Inc outlets in Allegheny, Beaver, Westmoreland and Fayette counties were closed today in a jurisdictional fight between AFL and CIO unions. About 150 employees are idle. Champion operates 50 stores, 26 in western Pennsylvania.
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Champion Stores, Inc
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
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Allegheny
Beaver
Westmoreland
Fayette
Pennsylvania
Midwest Storm Brings Snow Across Wide Region
A broad storm blanketed the nation from the northern Rockies to the Carolinas and northern Florida. Kansas saw up to five inches of snow ending its February drought in the wheat belt while Missouri and parts of Iowa Nebraska reported heavy to light falls. Rain spread across the Gulf states toward Florida as the system moved east, likely bringing snow to the Middle Atlantic by Saturday.
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Associated Press
Rockies
Carolinas
Florida
Kansas
Gulf States
Middle Atlantic States
Buffalo Teachers Defiant to State Demands
Buffalo’s striking teachers reply to state education commissioner’s plea to return to classrooms. They say they will fulfill duties to the children when the city meets its obligations to the teachers, a stance announced by Buffalo Teachers' Federation President Raymond J. Ast amid the nation’s largest teacher walkout.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Raymond J. Ast
Buffalo Teachers’ Federation
Francis T. Spaulding
Britain Seeks U S Role in Greece Withdrawal
London stated a desire to withdraw British forces from Greece and shift burden to the United States due to Britain's financial strain and fuel shortages. London cautioned that Greece remains unstable amid civil conflict, and discussions with Washington continue on American or joint control of the British army's withdrawal.
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INS
Greece
United States
Foreign Office
Britain
Balkan Peninsula
Gree
House Votes to End Portal to Portal Pay Suits
The House approved a bill to bar portal to portal pay suits with a 345 to 56 vote before sending it to the Senate. The measure would restrict suits for time spent changing into work clothes and allow a good faith defense, with a one year limit for filing and court power to set penalties.
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Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Catholic Youth Withdraws From Dodger Knot Hole Club
The Rev. Vincent J. Powell Brooklyn diocesan director of the Catholic Youth Organization announced the group will withdraw from the Knot Hole Club. He criticized Leo Durocher as not the leader youth should imitate. The club provided free Dodger game tickets and hosted thousands of youths at Ebbets Field. Powell noted Durocher’s actions on and off the field culminating in the decision.
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Vincent J. Powell
Brooklyn
Catholic Youth Organization
Dodger Knot Hole Club
Leo Durocher
Dodge
Knot-Hole Club
Dodger
Ebbets
Powell
Durocher
Laraine Day
Clark Speaks for Truman at $250 Dinner in 1947
Miami Beach, Fla. February 28 Attorney General Tom C Clark told Democrats at a 250 plate Jefferson jubilee that America wants Harry Truman and that Republicans are a party of confusion and negation. He praised Truman leading the nation toward security in the world and abundance at home as 1947 progresses.
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Fla
Tom C. Clark
America
Harry Truman
Somerset County Clears Snow After Big Winter Storm
Somerset County and Roo Garden crews work to clear rural roads after the largest snowstorm in years. Most schools expect to reopen Monday, with high and grade schools showing strong attendance. The Pennsylvania highway department clears drifted rural routes using large tractors. the turnpike is clear with icy spots. Gas supply ban lifted recently.
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Somerset County
Roo! Garden
Homer Hayes
Patriot Street
Union Street
Jerome Good
Pennsylvania Highway Department
Rhoads
Highway Department
Soong Resigns as Premier of China
Premier T. V. Soong resigns with effect upon government acceptance. The move was to be sent to the supreme national defense council as Soong faced criticism over inflation and economic crisis. Chiang Kai-shek was viewed as likely to take the premiership, with Sun Fo or Chang Chun as possible vice premiers. The ministry denied the resignation report, despite cabinet confirmation.
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China
T. V. Soong
Executive Yuan
Supreme National Defense Council
Soong
Legislative Yuan
Council
Chiang Kai-shek
Sun Fo
Legislative Yan
Chang Chun
Marshall
Ministry of Information
Hoover urges Congress aid for starving abroad with limits
Former President Hoover told the House foreign affairs committee that the United States must extend relief to starving masses overseas but should curb commitments. He urged early approval of 350 million dollars in aid and suggested a single administrator to coordinate programs while linking relief to future repayment by beneficiary nations. He outlined a seven point plan emphasizing food, US produced relief, and month to month distribution with strict oversight.
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Washington
INS
Herbert Hoover
Congress
America
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
Europe
Hoover
Capitol Hill
United States
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Great Britain
House Committee
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Germany
Austria
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International Emergency Food Council
UNRRA
Everett Man Dies While Shoveling Snow on Bridge
Jonas Sparks, 69, of Everett collapsed while shoveling snow with a maintenance crew on Way's Bridge at a legislative route. He had worked for the highway department since 1939 and is survived by his wife and several siblings.
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Sparks
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Highway Department
Robber Flees Emptyhanded From Pittsburgh Federal Union
A masked man entered the eighth floor federal building federal credit union in Pittsburgh yesterday and threatened clerk Lilian Hopewell with a gun. He fled with little cash, the office being on the same floor as the federal court.
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Federal Credit Union
Federal Building
Lilian Hopewell
Federal Court
Churchill Calls For Speedy End To Labour Rule
Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged Britons to end Clement Attlee's Labour government, warning the economy is endangered by socialist policies and maladministration. He spoke to the Constitutional Club's political council, urging public duty to topple the regime.
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INS
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Churchill
Clement R. Attlee
The
Constitutional Club
Resentful 15-Year-Old Fires At Teacher In Newark Class
In Newark New Jersey on February 28 a 15-year-old student at a boys vocational school fired three times at a teacher angry over a reprimand. The gun jammed and the teacher fled as pupils crouched under desks. The youth William McHenry told police he aimed to scare.
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William McHenry
Equity
Somerset County
Christ Wall
Albert Meyers
J. L. Tressler
A. W. Poorbaugh
Henry Younkin
Lottie Forney
Virginia Tressler
Orsha Meyers
Main Street Brethren Church of
Meyersdale
Main Street
Main Street Brethren Church
Gracelle
Charles Boyer
C. P. Baer
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Sleeper Runs Wild on PRR Train Killing One and Wounding Eleven
A Pennsylvania Railroad New York to Texas Sunshine Special sleeper broke loose near Bennington Curve causing a fatality and eleven injuries. A Pullman porter L Keys died. ten passengers and crew member Flagmar Edward Mulvihill were hospitalized. Investigation focuses on uncoupling and brake failures as the 13 car train continued to Pittsburgh.
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Allegheny Mountains
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Red Arrow
L. Keys
Houston
Tex
Flagmar
Edward J. Mulvihill
Bellevue
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Embezzler Given Seven to Fifteen Years in Penitentiary
Albert W. Schiller a 54 year old accountant who admitted taking $150000 pleaded guilty to embezzling the funds while working for Superior Motor Parts Co and as secretary of the National Automotive Parts Association of Pittsburgh. He told Judge Frank P. Patterson he gambled away about $5000 and lived extravagantly on the rest listing a mortgaged home 7000 furniture 5000 diamond choker and a 4700 mink coat as assets.
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Pittsburgh
Albert W. Schiller
Western Penitentiary
Schiller
Superior Motor Parts Co
National Automotive Parts Association of Pittsburgh
Frank P. Patterson
Striking Dunbar Teachers Skip Meeting Over Pay Demands
In Dunbar township striking teachers failed to attend a student committee meeting about reopening 10 schools. Students planning June graduation pressed for a $300 yearly raise while the school board refused funding. A senior class president urged third party involvement to break the stalemate. A separate Meyersdale fire damaged the Lintz residence late Thursday.
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Connellsville
Dunbar Township
Edward Girod
Grace Prichard
Alice Lintz
Meyersdale
Hodaisee
Weather forecast for Maryland and nearby states
Cloudy with snow in Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania on Saturday turning to sleet or rain in parts. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia expect snow with flurries and colder conditions. Extended period through Wednesday shows a rise toward near normal temperatures with rain in the south and snow in the north, totals from a quarter to one inch in some areas.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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