Island Queen Explosion Rocks Monongahela River Excursion
PVLTSBURGH river excursion steamer Island Queen docked in the Monongahela River was hit by a heavy explosion in the Golden Triangle area. Clouds of smoke rose as windows shattered and fire broke out. at least 14 crew members were seen struggling in the water and were helped ashore by policemen and dock crews.
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Monongahela River
Golden Triangle
Coney Island, Inc
Water St
Mononghela
Ohio River
Central Station
YMCA Membership Campaign Planned For Elva Year
Preparations for the thirty sixth annual Elva YMCA membership drive were announced at a planning meeting of the YMCA membership committee and association leaders. Rev G Russell Hargate will chair for the third year, with a committee including Alex Wyper Charles Husted BR W Landis and Dr Robert S Watson among others. The meeting outlined dates quotas and goals and envisaged about 150 workers in men s and divisions and two branches. A series of three general meetings for instruction and about one thousand carefully selected pledges are planned for later this month.
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Elva Ymca
YMCA
Association of Orer
G. Russel Hargate
St Andrew's Church
Comeposed
Alex Wyper
Charles Husted
BR. W. Landis
Howard Stand
Weather Brief: Markets Today Reported On Page Two
Fragment list shows markets today with references to several places and times. The readable parts mention weather, markets, and local notes, but specifics are unreadable.
British Troops Fire Hoses at Jewish Refugees in Hamburg
British troops on the Runnymede Park drenched Jewish refugees who defied an ultimatum to land peacefully. The scene aboard the crowded ship sparked shouting and singing as British authorities urged order and safety during debarkation.
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Hamburg
Runnymede Park
Palestine
President War Field
Shevind Neers
Rugoyiate
Widdisa
Debarkadin
Republican Precinct Committeemen Meet Friday
Vague OCR fragment notes a Republican precinct committeemen gathering scheduled for Friday. Mentions names and dates are unclear. appears to reference party activities and possible campaign plans.
Suspect Elyrian Polio Victim Reported in City Watch
A fragmented report cites Elyrian as a polio victim amid a city case. Mrs Walker, a physician, notes difficulty in confirming details as the case is referenced with uncertain location and timing. Meanwhile Fremont schools report crowding and constrained schedules after classes, with kindergarten and graduation events affected.
Marshall to Lead U N Delegation in New York
Secretary of State John Marshall will depart Friday to head the U S delegation at the United Nations General Assembly opening next Tuesday in New York. The move signals emphasis on tackling the Greek issue Balkan tensions and Korea among allied stalemates, marking the first time a secretary of state leads the U N delegation since the UN’s first assembly.
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Secretarlate
Gouge
C. Marshall
New York
U. S
United Nations General Assembly
Marshall
Americaty
State Department
Lincoln White
Mare
Korea
London
Historic Rocket Firing Test At Sea Reveals New Warfare
A historic shipboard rocket firing test demonstrated a 250 mile range for a 15 000 pound weapon, proving off shore launch capability and signaling a shift in naval warfare. The operation, conducted near Bermuda, included air and naval assets and showcased advanced launch and fuel developments.
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Washington
Midway
Ats
Gatunday
Bermuda
Ming ¢Armier
Tenn Senator Suffers Stomach Ailment En Route
A Tennessee senator, Kenneth McWellag, was taken from Atlantic City to Washington on an Air Transport plane due to a stomach ailment. He was described as confined to his hotel room before boarding, while doctors advised rest and careful monitoring of his condition.
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Ned -San K
Kenneth McWellag
Dar Stuvar
Wien
Budget Clash Highlights County Spending Dilemma
County commissioners faced harsh choices trimming requests as they weighed a $867 thousand deficit and THA needs. Officials and chamber representatives attended the hearing, with state welfare and education figures cited. A report from the 1940 era notes budget pressures, personnel costs, and proposed cuts impacting services.
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Torey
Bisaia
Artient Berday
Willear Ros
Gepattrnea
Uoe
Chlinmeree
Bart i
Ryans
New Lights Installed At Ely Stadium
Ely Stadium installs new lighting and a modern scoreboard to illuminate Friday night football. McClellan reports the lights provide 16 to 18 net candles and adjust for spectators, while the school board pays 2050 for the fixtures.
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Asina
Horner
McChellan
Leported
Repre
Collier Copsumeion Coupany
Crouse-Hinds Company
George Cubenson
Ohio Public
Pervdce Companty
McClelllan
Hahyoun
Scnoul Beerd
Pam
Hugh Aehoel
Assu Ciuon
Hutik
Rabbi Silver Urges UN Action On Palestine Crisis
Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland appeals to the United Nations to settle the Palestine problem. He criticizes English policy and laments the treatment of Jewish refugees while urging decisive international intervention.
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Palestine
New York
Abba Hillel Silver
Clevelandh
Jewish Agency For Palestine
Jawinhtronigers
Ratha
Gandhi Arrives In Riot Torn New Delhi turmoil stalks the capital
Gandhi reached New Delhi amid widespread sectarian bloodshed as mobs fought, fires raged and police struggled to control the riot. He stayed in a highly protected residence and met Nehru Patel and Azad to discuss calming measures while mass casualties were reported in the capital. United States officials arranged protection if needed as Delhi endured a day of violence across city districts.
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Gandhi
Calcutta
Punjab
Dhaner
Delhi
Grol
London Daily Telegraph
Express
Akron Plans for Polio Prevention
City health officials outline polio prevention strategies and vaccination drives amid ongoing public health concerns. Key figures from Akron departments stress community outreach, school programs, and improved immunization coverage to protect vulnerable populations.
Resignations Hit Ohio Mental Hygiene Officials
Ohio mental hygiene commissioner and assistant resign amid a wave of personnel changes. The shakeup touches the Veterans affairs and regional medical services as officials cite policy concerns and seek new posts.
Stassen forecasts wide open 1948 GOP race in Wisconsin
Harold Stassen predicted a wide open Republican presidential race in 1948. He announced he would enter the Wisconsin primary with a full slate of delegates, avoid a national drive for conversion delegates, and warned of a three cornered contest with Dewey and possibly MacArthur. He stressed labor policy remains a major issue and outlined plans for a Milwaukee rally to drive delegates while keeping his own candidacy conditional on progress in other states.
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É Bulletin
Washington
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Stassen
Slussen
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wiscon
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Douglas MacArthur
Minnesota
Taft Stasgen
Robert A. Tal
Columbus
Blasten
Starsen
Stussen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
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Oon
Senate
Arthor H. Vandenberg
Republican Party
Europe
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Te Republicas
White House
Struggle To End Walkout Of Railroaders
Pittsburgh negotiators labored to end a five day railroad walkout affecting major steel plants. United Steel workers warned of material shortages and potential layoffs as 1,800 railroad men and 15,000 steel workers idled in four Pittsburgh Hem plants. The strike, led by Brotherhoods of Railroad Trainsmen and Locomotive Engineers, sought a 50 cent per hour wage increase amid broader labor tensions.
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Haatroad Co
Carnegie
Use Steel Corp
Hem
Raiload
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Steel Company
Us, Steel
Raile Jrand
Urgent Call For Apple Pickers at Avon Lake Grower
An Avon Lake grower, Honey Leimbach of the Farm Labor Office reports an urgent need for at least 10 apple pickers tomorrow. No applicants are available for sick work. information to contact the Elyria Savings and Trust Building office is provided for workers seeking urgent placement.
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Honey Leimbach
Farm Labor Office
Wold
Leimvbach
Faro
Elyria Savings Pand Trust
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