EAST FAREWELL NEWS
Thursday, August 5, 1952 Vol. 626
LOCAL NEWS
New Highway May Bypass East Farewell
Turnpike Commission to Make Announcement
East Farewell- Sources at the Turnpike Commission have indicated that the new Interstate may completely bypass East Farewell. Other options on the table are to place an interchange near the town or place Interchanges basically on either side of the town. It is generally thought that with the railroad running right through the town there is no real need for the highway interchange near the town. “It would only add traffic and noise to this place, that is the last thing we need here,” said Bernie Talent, a local resident. Sue Arnold, another resident echoed his opinion, “We really don’t need a lot of outsiders coming here and littering up our streets.”
The Commission will meet at the end of the month to hear citizens concerns, objections and suggestions concerning the highway. The opinion that the highway would not add to the town’s fortunes is not universally held in town. “I think it is important that the highway traffic has access to the town. We want to promote the town and the more folks that come here the better it will be for business,” said Tom Conally, Town Council President.
Natalie Mallard, town resident also felt the town could use the extra points of view, “I just came back from school for a short vacation and I think this town could use a little jazzing up. I mean, this place closes down after 6:00. If it wasn’t for the Lost Oasis there would be nothing to do.” It seems the town is divided evenly on the issue. Many are discussing the issue over the dinner tables and in the diner on Lake Shore Drive.
SPORTS
Travelers Squeak by 1-0
Streak Extended to 12
Bedford- The East Farewell Travelers squeaked by the Bear Creek on Thursday 1-0. “It wasn’t pretty but, a win is a win,” said right fielder Ralph Francis. It’s seemed neither team came to play on Tuesday; both were plagued with errors and mistakes on the base path. The only offensive highlight was another mammoth blast by centerfielder Johnny Cloos.
The Travelers went scoreless for six innings, scattering five hits and getting two walks but leaving six runners stranded on base and one thrown out attempting to steal. The Eagles fared no better only getting four hits and three walks. Both teams had one error. The defensive highlights were few and far between. An excellent double play turned by shortstop Dale Dunham, 2nd baseman, Arty Archibald to 1st base, Bobby Watson in the sixth was the one memorable defensive play of the game.
The Travelers now enjoy a four game lead over Bear Creek in the Eastern Division. The 12 game streak is the longest since the 15 game run in 1950 during the championship run. The next game is Friday, again at the beautiful Bear Creek stadium at 4:30.
NATIONAL NEWS
Union Shop Proposal Hinted in Steel Talks
PITTSBURGH <UP> — Hints by CIO President Philip Murray that he would meet again today with top steel officials Indicated the industry might make a new proposal on the union shop, major issue in the costly strike which has idled more than 1,000,000 workers.
Following the joint session yesterday, both sides in the dispute which has staggered the nation’s economy held separate sessions. Murray, also president of the United Steelworkers of America, declined to comment on that went on at the conferences, but said it was “reasonable” to expect more negotiating today.
A belief that industry’s stand against the union shop might be softening grew from a one-man change in the steel negotiators’ lineup.
Bethlehem Steel Vice President Joseph Larkin replaced Republic Steel President Charles White, an outspoken opponent of the union shop, which would require workers in the industry to join the USW.
In a secret conference with the union in New York last month, Bethlehem Steel offered a modified version of the union shop acceptable to Murray
Other members of the steel panel were U.S. Steel Vice President John A. Stephens and Chairman Ben F. Morcell of Jones & Laughlin Steel. USW general counsel Arthur Goldberg sat in with Murray
WAR NEWS
Korea- Lt. William F. Burger, Bear Creek, former student at The Military School, was reported as a major participant in a crushing air raid Friday on the North Korean capital of Pyongyang
A veteran of World War II, Burger lives outside of Bear Creek with his family. He has been an air force pilot since 1943. He joined the service right after graduation from Regional High.
Following jet training at Chandler Air Force Base, Nev. , in March, Burger returned home on leave and left for Korea
Burger, after Far East service in World War II, enlisted in the 111th Wing of the Air National Guard. He was attending classes at PMC when he was reactivated in February, 1951.
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