Steel Strike Threat Looms Amid WSB Talks and Defense Warnings
Washington reports a looming steel strike as CIO leader Philip Murray weighs the Wage Stabilization Board proposal amid White House pressure. Defense official Fleischmann warns that any stoppage would be disastrous, risking critical lattice of military production and prompting possible Taft-Hartley court action.
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Truman
WSB
Office of Price Stabilization
Ops
Murray
Storms Stranded 28 In Somerset Borough Sunday Night
Icy conditions on the turnpike left at least 28 people stranded in Somerset Borough Sunday night. Albert Graham and Borough Policemen Layton and Polomba helped locate rooms for the night in various homes, most seeking shelter between 10:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.
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Albert Graham
William Layton
William Polomba
Engineer Jailed on Aggravated Assault Charges
Phillippe Strich a 26 year old mechanical engineer from Hamilton Ohio was committed to Somerset county jail Monday on charges of aggravated assault and battery Information was filed in the office of Justice of the Peace H S Whipperman
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Phillippe Strich
Hamilton
Ohio
Somerset County
Office of Justice of the Peace
H. S. Whipperman
Government to relax building rules despite steel strike threat
Washington March 17 The government told contractors to proceed with commercial building starting July 1 unless a steel strike occurs He cited substantial stocks of steel copper and aluminium on hand and said relaxations apply to non defense work while homes are excluded The strike set for Sunday midnight could delay approvals and construction if it materializes Officials noted that highway school and hospital projects would receive higher allotments under the priority system and that TV station construction may resume pending FCC ruling The DPA chief stressed demand for metals will ease in the second quarter of 1952 and decline thereafter
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Angus Maclean Thuermer
Washington
Manly Fleischmann
Defense Production Administration
DPA
Fleischmann
CIO United Steelworkers
Federal Communications Commission
Mrs Michaud Tries Suicide in Jail Amid Redfield Burglary Ties
Mrs Marie Jeanne d Arc Michaud a Reno divorcee and roulette player attempted suicide in her jail cell while under investigation as a key figure in the 1 500 000 Redfield burglary FBI agents say she knew the burglary stash location She carried 50 000 cash 28 jewelry pieces and hundreds of thousands in securities She is held on 100 000 bond and four men and another woman have been arrested in the case
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Reno
Redfield
J. Peery Francis
Marie Jeanne d'Arc Michaud
Brunet
Collier And Hanback Are Sentenced
Lewis Collier and William F. Hanback, both 25 of Pittsburgh, were sentenced by Judge Thomas F. Lansberry for larceny burglary and receiving stolen goods. Collier drew two to four years at Western Penitentiary with hard labor, solitary confinement, Hanback nine months in the Allegheny county workhouse.
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Lewis Collier
William F. Hanback
Pittsburgh
Thomas F. Lansberry
Collier
Little Donnie Collier
Kooser Park
Western Penitentiary
Hanback
Allegheny County
Kooser State Park
Greensburg
Moonshine Bottles Found In Wrecked Car On Turnpike
State police uncovered 15 half-gallon bottles of moonshine in the trunk of a car after a wreck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Somerset interchange. Two Pittsburgh men and a woman, all identified as Black, were arrested for liquor possession and jailed after investigators noted the trio requested towing to Pittsburgh rather than repairs locally.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
Somerset Interchange
Pittsburgh
Pfc
John Sopko
Somerset Barracks
Pfe
Sopko
North Carolina
Samuel E. King, Jr
Willie Wall
Beulah T. Wall
Liquor Control Board
Firemen Answer Three Fire Calls In Four Hours
The Somerset volunteer firemen answered three calls in four hours on Monday morning. First a stove fire at Walter's School in Milford township caused minor damage but was extinguished before arrival. Then a flue fire at Elmer Felton's home on Plank road, followed by another flue fire at 220 South Center Avenue.
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Somerset Volunteer
Walter's
Milford Township
Second escapee captured in Jersey Hollow farm house
The second juvenile who escaped ersvalley township Monday was captured Friday night in a Jersey Hollow farm house. The boy Glenn Thomas, 16, was arrested by Constable E D Peck and Adam Humbert, Confluence police officer. Thomas Miller, 17, was arrested by state police Thursday night in the same area. Both boys are in Somerset county jail awaiting hearing in juvenile court.
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Brothersvalley Township
Jersey Hollow
Glenn Thomas
E. D. Peck
Adam Humbert
Confluence
Thomas Miller
Somerset County
New York Internal Revenue Collector Dowling Fired
Monroe D Dowling was ousted as New York City internal revenue collector amid an irregularity in one of his income tax returns. He is the eighth collector ousted in the national tax corruption probe and the third in the New York area. Dowling, appointed by President Truman, faced a continuing inquiry as a grand jury and House panel investigate.
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Washington
Monroe D. Dowling
Internal Revenue
New York City
Dowling
Truman
James W. Johnson
Upper Manhattan
Johnson
Grand Jury
House
John B. Dunlap
Bureau
The
Revenue Service
U. S. Department of Labor
Dunlap
Eisenhower Testimony Delayed By Senate Foreign Relations Panel
Washington March 17 The Senate foreign relations committee postponed deciding whether to recall Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower from Europe to testify on the 7.9 billion foreign aid program. Eisenhower told 19 House backers he does not plan to leave his Europe assignment soon unless compelled. The panel heard W. Averell Harriman warn that deep cuts in aid would risk national security.
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Roger D. Greene
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Eisenhower
House
New Hampshirepublican
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
H. Alexander Smith
R-Nj
Sen
McMahon
D-Conn
Hisenhower
Connecticut
Truman
W. Averell Harriman
Mutual Security
Congress
Sen. Tobey
R-Nh
Alfred M. Gruenther
Connally
D-Tex
Gruenther
Paris
Paul G. Hoffmann
Hoffman
Ford Foundation
Truck Drivers Strike Against Weight Laws in Pittsburgh
About 70 truck drivers and helpers with 30 trucks halted operations in Pittsburgh to protest state weight laws. Norman Gibbons of Glassport called it a spontaneous action by independent owner drivers, with similar demonstrations reported at major trucking points statewide.
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Pittsburgh
Norman Gibbons
Glassport
Fire called in at Daniel Clapper’s Beachley market
Meyersdale volunteers responded at 5 30 a m Monday to extinguish a basement fire in a refrigerator at Daniel Clapper’s grocery on Beachley street.
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Meyersdale
Daniel Clapper
Beachley Street
Irish Saint Patrick Day Parade in Dublin Celebrates Hero
Irish homage marks Saint Patrick Day with prayers, parades, and revelry. In Dublin a two hour procession draws crowds along O Connelly Street led by veterans of the Irish Republican Army. Similar celebrations occur nationwide as people attend mass and enjoy spring sunshine.
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Mick Rooney
Dublin
Emerald Isle
Saint Patrick
Green Isle
Londonerry
Irish Republic
Isle
O'Connel Street
Irish Republican Army
O'Connelly Street
Eastertide
Old Erin
Baldoyle
Ballsbridge
Priest condemns elbow bending in St Patrick’s Day parade
In Detroit Father Patrick J. O’Sullivan criticized excessive elbow bending at St Patrick’s observance. He led a parish procession to St Monica’s Church with a high mass while thousands of Irish residents packed the church and basement. The day ended with an Gaelic League ball that evening.
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Detriot
Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan
Detroit
Father O'Sullivan
County Kerry
St. Monica's Church
St. Patrick
Father O’sullivan
Gaelic League
Irish Pride Parade Marches Up Fifth Avenue in New York
About 75,000 to 100,000 participants, Sons and Daughters of Erin, joined the St Patrick’s Day parade along Fifth Avenue in New York. The procession reflected the festive spirit and large turnout typical of the annual celebration.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Sons and Daughters of Erin
Allies Stop Red Assaults Across Korean Front
In Korea near Panmunjom and Korangpo, Allied forces repelled six predawn Chinese attacks across four miles, driving back troops before hand-to-hand range. Sinanju airfield was bombed by B 29s, with 100 tons dropped. Fifth Air Force and Navy planes conducted widespread strikes and claimed numerous enemy casualties and destroyed positions. Maj. William T. Whisner Jr. logged his 100th mission as the U S jet ace departs for Japan and the United States.
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Sam Summerlin
Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Korangpo
Panmunjom
Park's Peak
Eighth Army
Sinanju
Japan
Far East Air Force
U.S. Fifth Air Force
North Korea
Fifth Air Force
William T. Whisner, Jr
Shreveport
United States
Whisner
Europe
Conferees Debate Ports of Entry and Prisoner Exchanges
Korean truce talks focus on 10 entry ports for each side with neutral inspection. North Korean cities listed include Pyongyang and Sinanju proposal. South Korea supports Pusan Inchon and Seoul. Allies push for open airfields near ports. Reds resist. Prisoner exchange discussions seek voluntary repatriation amid charges of mistreatment and an alleged Koje island attack.
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Don Huth Munsan
Korea
Pyongyang
Binuiju
Chengjin
Hamhung
Manpojin
Seoul
Pusan
Taegu
Kunsan
Kangnung
Sinanju
Pyongy Ang
Pusan Ad Inchon
U. S
Andrew J. Kinney
Russia
George W. Hickman
Koje Island
North Korea
Tsai Cheng-wen
Changsong
Four Men Face Second Trial in New Kensington Riot
In Ebensburg on March 17 the state began a second trial for four men from New Kensington and surrounding areas convicted in 1950 for a labor riot. Witnesses described the picket line fighting outside Eagle clothing, with Smith allegedly striking first and a crowd phuonging for hours. The eight jurors include eight challenges per side, under Judge McCann who stressed focus on affray and assault and battery.
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Ebensburg
New Kensington
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Cambria County
Greensburg
Harry W. Truitt, Jr
John F. Allen
Lester B. Peay
Wilkinsburg
Robert T. Smith
Detroit
John Fee
Fee
Wholesale and Warehouse Workers Union Local 65
Eagle Clothing
Smith Fee
Smith
Donald Fostina
York
Arnold
Smith Strack
Water Lowenberg
Hautger
Coe” Magic Store
John J. McCann
McCann
John Bordonaro
Bordonaro
Truitt
Milton Suffers Quarter Million Dollar Blaze
A fast moving fire in Milton's business district gutted three buildings and damaged parts of two others. Firemen estimated losses at over 250000 with the Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union Local 764 office, the Leimbaugh bakery and restaurant, and an adjacent pet shop destroyed. Firefighters from five Milton companies and others battled the flames. three firefighters were treated on scene. No injuries reported.
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Milton
Northumberland County
Watson
Lewisburg
Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union
Leimbaugh Patery
Two Die After NR-5 Engine Fails Parachute Fight
Twenty one service members parachuted from a two engine Marine transport near Dallas as flames enveloped the NR 5. Navy Lt. Oméar Lewis Garfield and Marine Cpl Carl L. Doctor were killed. Lt Cmdr R N Grunbeck said next of kin must be notified before formal identifications. Pilot Capt R C Wesley bailed out at 500 feet after attempting to steer toward open field.
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Ray Carpenter
Dallas
Dallas Morning News
Navy
Oméar
Lewis Joseph Garfield
Downey
Calif
Carl
NAS
el Toro
Marine Base
Cherry Point
N. C
Army
Marine
Air Force
2Nd Marine Air Wing
R. C. Wesley
Pensacola
Fla
Wesley
Hensley Field
Weather Forecast for Eastern and Western Pennsylvania and Maryland
Eastern Pennsylvania expects clouds and milder conditions with a high of 47 to 33 Tuesday. Showers arrive Tuesday night and continue Wednesday. Western Pennsylvania turns warmer Tuesday with highs in the upper 40s, then rain at night and Wednesday, turning cooler by Wednesday afternoon. Maryland sees increasing cloudiness and mild air with highs in the 50s Tuesday, followed by cloudy w ith showers Tuesday night and Wednesday, cooler in the west by Wednesday afternoon. West Virginia remains mostly cloudy and mild Tuesday with afternoon showers, then a windy cooler spell Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Somerset Weather Report by David Greve
Daily weather notes from U S Weather Observer David Greve for Somerset. Data include temperature, wind, precipitation readings and sky conditions.
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Somerset Weather
David Greve
U. S. Weather Observer
Weather Elsewhere Temperatures for March 17
The U S Weather Bureau reports temperatures for March 17 from various locations. Readings show notable differences across regions with some cities experiencing mild days and others cooler conditions.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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Norman Walker
Manly Fleschmann
Fleschmann
Philip Murray
CIO
Wage Stabilization Board
WSE
Somerset
Arthur Ellen
Oakhurst
Pennsylvania Training School
Morganza
Camp Hill
White Hill
Kenneth Herwig
Friedens, R. D. 1
Somerset Community Hospital
Lansberry
N. Y
Tke
Harriman
Wiley
R-Wis
Harry Kimmel
Gray Contracting Co
H. Gray and Associates
Ay Contractin
Mary Ry Ak Oo
St. Patricks
RADIO
Television Service
South Center Avenue
N. Kensington
Jin
Critchfield CO
Somerset, Pa
NR-5
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Jacksonville
Miami
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Denver
Atlantic City
Coleman Bros
RED Dog
Corner Plank Road
Garrett Road
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