Six Dead in Philadelphia Dormitory Fire
Flames swept a Volunteers of America dormitory for homeless men in Philadelphia killing six and leaving about ten missing while 38 were injured. Sub freezing weather froze hose water as firefighters battled the blaze across four stories of the Oxford Street building. Major Strickland estimated damages around $50,000.
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Seven Jews Slain in Holy Land Violence After Partition Passes
The Associated Press reports seven Jewish men were killed as violence erupts in the Holy Land following the pass of the Partition measure. Authorities probe attackers and motives as tensions rise among Jewish and Arab communities.
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Holy Land
Arabs Call Three Day General Strike Over Palestine Partition
The Arab Higher Executive urged a three day general strike in the Holy Land beginning tomorrow to protest the UN partition decision. Arabs attacked Jewish targets in Jaffa and elsewhere, killing seven Jews and wounding many as violence spread.
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Heart Attack Kills Producer Ernst Lubitsch
Ernst Lubitsch, aged 55 and famed for the Laibitsch touch, died of a heart attack yesterday in Hollywood. The Berlin born producer, who mentored stars and shaped many careers, collapsed in his bathroom and could not be revived by firefighters.
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Max Reinhardt
War assets sale at former Republic Steel plant Canton
The War Assets Administration announced a government property sale valued at 1.5 million dollars at the former Republic Steel plant in Canton. The sale is scheduled to open Wednesday.
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War Assets Administration
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Canton
Paris Subway Halted by Nationwide Power Strike
The Paris subway system stopped after a national power shut off ordered by the Light and Power Union as the National Assembly debated emergency strike measures. Thousands stranded as the government pressed ahead with curbs to end industry disruption amid a broader labor dispute led by the Communist CGT.
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Cold snap reaches eastern and Gulf states with subzero records
The cold wave that dipped into subzero ranges across the Midwest spread to the eastern seaboard and Gulf states. Rome Alabama and Georgia saw 24 degrees, while Greenville Maine hit zero and Montpelier Vermont reached one above.
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Navy Bomber Crashes on Busy Washington Bridge
A Navy torpedo bomber crashed into a Washington bridge during rush hour. The Navy said Lt. S. T. Bitting likely piloted the aircraft which clipped a wing, looping across the span over the Anacostia River near the Potomac juncture. Witnesses noted the plane's trouble halted traffic.
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Navy
Truman Faces Budget Fight
President Truman may push a 40 billion dollar fiscal year budget before Congress. House Appropriations Chairman Taber of New York calls the figure utterly ridiculous and promises close study and cuts noting the proposed budget is larger than this year’s.
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House Appropriations Committee
Canada Holds Grain Awards at 48th Exposition
Canadian exhibitors dominated top grain prizes at the 48th International Livestock Exposition taking Wheat King and Oats King titles. S. J. Allsop of Red Deer, Alberta, won Wheat King for hard red spring wheat while Alex M. Stewart and son of Ailsa Craig, Ontario, claimed Oats King with a beaver variety of early oats. United States winners led in corn and hay and held reserve titles in wheat and barley.
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Red Deer
Alta
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Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ohio Leader Named
Paul Mills of Cincinnati today headed the Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ohio, taking a prominent leadership role within the organization.
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Baptist Youth Fellowship of Ohio
Seven Die As Plane Crashes Into Auto In Seattle
A DC-4 aircraft from Alaska Airlines Transport overran a Seattle-Tacoma runway and struck a passing car killing seven people and injuring 10 others critically. The stewardess Reba Monk led many to safety before dying. Rescue efforts continued amid intense heat as investigators reviewed radar and weather data.
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Three Family Dwelling Destroyed by Oil Fire
A Grove City fire yesterday left a 20 room three family dwelling with only three chimneys standing after a fuel oil stove exploded in a first floor kitchen. Fire Chief Olen M. Rumfield said eight people escaped unharmed. Owner H. M. Crites of Circleville estimated $50,000 in property loss with tenants reporting $10,000 in furniture and clothing and $1,100 in cash.
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H. M. Crites
Circleville
Ohio
C. L. Sutton
Auto Salesman Tries To Get Bail Reduced
Cleveland attorneys for John W. Singleton held in jail on $110000 bond on embezzlement and larceny by trick charges said they would again seek bail reduction. Claims against Singleton mounted as police reported more than 200 people paid about $500000 for cars but did not receive delivery.
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John W. Singleton
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Singleton
Thomas A. Murphy
Servicemen Questioned In Equipment Theft
FBI agents and city police questioned five air force privates after the weekend arrest for theft of more than $2,000 worth of pistols carbines shotguns and military binoculars from Lockbourne Army Air Base. Detectives Sawyer Todhunter said 23 pistols a carbine an automatic shotgun and six binoculars were recovered from a garage in Columbus. Lockbourne officers are checking for additional missing items.
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New York Playwright Harrison Brockbank Dies at 80
Veteran New York playwright and singer Harrison Brockbank, 80, known for his stage and screen work, died yesterday leaving behind a legacy in American theater and film.
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Harrison Brockbank
Senate Near Vote on European Relief Bill
The Senate moved toward a decision on a 597 million dollar European Relief Bill with debates over a 232 million dollar food stockpile and whether 100 million has already been spent aiding Italy Austria Greece and Trieste. Senator Edwin C Johnson pressed for committee review while House Republicans contest aid totals and allocations.
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Girl Abandons Child Returns To Claim Him
In Cincinnati a 19 year old Naomi Rice of Flora Illinois faced a police court charge of failing to provide for a baby found in a supermarket pushcart. She later returned by train from Flora to reclaim the child, saying she placed him in the cart to spare her family embarrassment and was moved to return after family assurances.
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Press Group To Study Atomic Information
A six man committee will study how to inform the American public about atomic energy development without risking national security. The group was formed by N R Howard editor of the Cleveland News and ASNE president with Gideon Seymour, executive editor of the Minneapolis Star Journal and Tribune, as chairman.
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Atomic Energy Commission
N. R. Howard
Cleveland News
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Minneapolis Star- Journal and Tribune
Bricker Urges Denial of Free Press to Reds
Senator John W. Bricker of Ohio argues the United States should revoke the Communist Party's right to freedom of the press. He spoke at a Columbus town meeting, saying the party seeks to destroy rights and must be prevented from doing so.
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Coroner Rules on Death Of Lake County Man
Lake County Coroner Walter Carle reports Harrison Bush aged 55 died from asphyxiation and second degree burns when found in the bathtub of his Grand River home after a fire destroyed the dwelling. His dog perished in the blaze.
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Yule Sales To Set Record
Government forecasts point to record holiday spending with Christmas buying likely to rise 5 to 10 percent over last year. Despite higher sales, total item count may fall as price increases offset the stronger volume.
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Federal Reserve Board
Reserve
Shanty Keeper Dies in City Dump Fire
Chris Meckstroth, 68, died when his one room shanty at the entrance to the city dump burned yesterday. He was the caretaker of the property.
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ST. Marys
Chris Meckstroth
Alas Poor Portaslain A Cab Driver Kills Horse
In New York a hansom cab driver John Horkin 39 killed his horse Portaslain after claiming European hunger justified the act. He took the animal to a riding academy basement and carved the body for brine shipment abroad. Police charged him with illegal animal killing and a hearing is set tomorrow.
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Gas Explosion Triggers Michigan Gas Shortage Alert
A pre dawn blast at a gas compressor station on the Muskegon River killed one worker and injured six, shattering the plant and causing an estimated 750000 dollar loss. The Consumer Power Co. serves 250 communities and urged large industrial users to cut consumption with residential and commercial use kept at minimum.
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Muskegon River
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Potteries Switch Fuels After Natural Gas Cut
EAST LIVERPOOL Standby Fuel Oil or Producer Gas used by potteries after a 50 percent cut in natural gas supplies due to cold weather. Officials expect warmer weather may reduce curtailments for industrial users to about 25 percent while commercial and residential allotments remain unaffected.
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Fastern
Ohio
S Light & Heat Co
Pittsburgh
Aged Couple Lose Savings On Walk
Cleveland police sought to aid a 64 year old couple after their $700 savings disappeared on a walk. Bertha Foster carried the purse while her husband William pushed her in a wheelchair. The money was missing shortly before they reached home.
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Bertha Foster
William
Youth Killed in Cincinnati Car Crash
Francis B. Wilcox aged 19 died and four other youths were injured when their car struck a parked steam shovel yesterday in Cincinnati. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the vehicle's driver and condition of the injured youths.
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Francis B. Wilcox
Doctor Adds Third Health Post to List
Dr. Gordon E. Savage was named health commissioner for Fayette County as part of an administrative merger with Greene County. He will serve both counties, in addition to his role as Xenia health commissioner, under Green County's approval.
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Gordon E. Savage
Fayette County
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Greene Counties
Green County
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Xenias
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