Babson Sees Problems In Rising Age
An analysis by Roger Wyhansen discusses the aging population and its impact on employment. Baby boom era trends show more workers over forty, with older workers facing joblessness and employer prejudice. Projections suggest 40 percent of the population could be over forty five by 2000, creating workforce and retirement policy challenges.
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Roger Wy Hansen
New York
U.S
Cri Rus
Esanoeris
Cvetrc Rane
Yemen
Groujy
Eisenhower Proposal Aims Three Point Defense Plan
President Eisenhower urges a three point program to bolster national defenses, including a permanent, well trained, equipped ground force. The House passes a 3.1 billion dollar foreign aid measure highlighting needs for Alaska base strengthening and improved air and anti submarine forces.
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Eisenhower
House
Eisenhower Proposes Three Point Defense Plan
General Eisenhower proposes a three point program to strengthen U S defenses. It calls for permanent ground forces and radar in Alaska, modernization and reserves for the air force, and funds to start a strong anti submarine navy force. The plan aims to reassure allies and address U S Russia relations while noting costs could be three to five hundred million dollars.
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Ay Ascorlaira
Washington
Dwight D Eisenhower
Senatar
Elmer Thomas D-Okla
Europe
Tale
Herter
Alaska
Minjor
Alsack
Navy
Thomas
Eisenhower
Truman
Columbia University
Senate Armed Services Committee
Approphristians Group
Two Policemen Shot in Gun Battle With Bandits
Lansing April 1 two policemen were wounded in a gun battle with bandits at a market. Robbers fled empty handed as officers pursued them through blocked streets. One suspect Belew believed still at large while another officer was hospitalized. Police conducted an intensive manhunt and evacuated city sections as the search continued.
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Associated Fress
Lansing
Mich
Aampermmarket
Jewine & Apport
Miners Celebrate John Mitchell Day in Western Pa Parade
United Mine Workers mark John Mitchell Day in New Kensington with a parade and mass meeting. District 5, including Pittsburgh’s area, designates May 6 as Lewis Day in honor of John L. Lewis. About 10,000 are expected to attend as speakers include John P. Busarello UMW District 5 president Judge M. A Musmaine and Teresa Yablonski.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
New Fensington
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
UMW
Pittshireh
Lewis
John L. Lewis
Mitchell
TMIW
New Kensington
John, P. Busarello
UMW District 5
M. A-Musmaine
Pittsburg
Toseah Yablonski
Clarksville
UMW International Board
Sharon Man Killed In Robber-Pole Collision
An alto rammed two steel poles and overturned today in Sharon Ra. A man, Arthur Yohman, 29, was killed and two others, Richard Dullette 31 and Donald Bell 19, were injured with minor cuts while another rider was hospitalized.
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Sharon
Oie Plimkenger
Arthur Yohman
Richard Dullette
Donald Bell
War Hospital Tachs
Round World Flight Begins From San Francisco
Dianna Bixby, 27, and husband Bob start a round world flight in a twin engine Mosquito bomber Huntress 11 from San Francisco at 6 03, aiming to beat the 74 hour record set by Bill Odom in 1947. The route covers Newark Cairo Calcutta and other stops ending back in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Tne Bixby
Dianna
Bob
Newark
MN. d
Miami
National Aeronautical Assntition
San
Francisco
Bill Odom
Baris
Cairo
Karaplsl
Calcutta
Erie Manhunt Beats Time for Murder of Horton
Erie police launched a statewide search for Clarence Cheeks 25 of West 1ath Street in connection with the shooting death of Napoleon Horton Jr at his Swanville home nine miles west of Erie. Horton was killed after a birthday party as guests left and his wife Mary Horton witnessed the slaying. Coroner Warren W. Woot said Horton died from two chest wounds. Police sought a 1946 Buick sedan license 5 P 2 believed stolen during the night. State Police and local officers set up road blocks across northwestern Pennsylvania.
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Erie
Clarence Cheeks
Napoleon Horton, Jr
Swanville
Horton
Mary
Cheeks
Corry
Pennsylvania
Johnstown Housing Project Under Way
Johnstown, Pa April 1 A 2 285 000 housing project first of its kind under the Commonwealths 15 000 000 subsidy program is underway near the Cambria county city Governor James H Duff turned the front shovel ceremony Workers will be on the job Monday to rush the project to completion Kay will build 220 two and three bedroom apartments to rent for 49 to 58 dollars a month The state is contributing 685 009 with the balance to be financed through bonds The project is not a handout by the governor but a self help program
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Johnstown
Cambria County
James H. Doft
Kay
Dull
Census Starts in Corry Today for Three Week Count
Four census enumerators began interviewing Corry residents at 9 am in the downtown area as the nationwide 1950 census launches. Mrs. Virginia Myers lit the first question at West Smith Street, with John Muroney directing four teams across the city and rural districts to complete the count in about three weeks. The survey asks about income and population, with stiff penalties for noncompliance while enumerators are protected by confidentiality. Estimates indicate typical visits last 15 minutes to an hour, and total costs of the 1950 census will exceed prior years.
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Censis
Corry
Virginia Myers
Feldt
West Smith Street
Tider
John Muroney
Sprinsey Steel
Sheey
Jonger
Ural
Mainta
Census Bureau
Oil City to Protest PRR Plan to End Passenger Train
Oil City officials and Chamber of Commerce representatives will protest the Pennsylvania Railroad plan to discontinue the Oil City to Pittsburgh passenger train at a Public Utility Commission hearing in Franklin Monday at 10 a.m. Mayor William A. Merck and J. G. Payne said delegations from Oil City and other affected communities will attend. The mayor previously urged PRR to restore at least a limited Buffalo to Pittsburgh service and argued that faster, modern rail service would boost regional transportation.
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Ol City
PRR
Oil City
Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce
Public Utility Commission
Franklin
William A. Merck
J. G. Payne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Court House
Moret
Morck
Buffalo
Pittsborah
Olly
Dania
South
Two More Catholic Monks Admit Guilt in Treason Trial
Czechs report two additional Catholic monks pled guilty in a treason trial linked to anti regime activities and church interference. Abbot Bohumil Vltujovsky and Abbot Augusta Machalka were named in Prague sessions as having confessed to treason and aiding the Vatican line against the regime. Earlier defendants had pleaded guilty or innocence as the trial unfolded.
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Caeon
Czeenoslovata
Ehtzehnen
Prajie Fund Ani
Onb
Sylvester Balto
Dominican Order
Profecy
Ik Htomove University
Synd Jui
Alesik
Hbolis
Pandenia
Gil
Uhe
Athens
Sylvester Braito
Theutry ii
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Tole
Vatican
Noulalayel Economie
Cormmtion
Oles
Jan
Congregation of Re
Peoples Democratic Roelme
Ane
Wek
Bohumil Vil Tujovsky
Zeliva
Behemia
Augusta Machalka
Minastery
Nave
Machalkialsen
Wastuut
Algericies
March Bows Out After Severe Winter Weather Totals 26.5 Inches Snow
The article notes March ended the harsh winter with 26.5 inches of snow, two subzero days, and record cold and thaw cycles. It details daily temperatures, multiple snow events on 17 days, and a 75 degree high on March 27, with icy roads and widespread winter damage across the area. It also mentions a sentencing report from Pittsburgh related to a housing case.
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Peant Shatik
Ciel
Ap. Ar
Tennessee Gas Plans Expansion Across the Midwest Corridor
AGUSTOM Tex reports Tennessee Gas Transmission plans a large scale expansion nearly border to border. Company executives say the project will create about 6,000 jobs and extend pipelines from the Gulf of Mexico to Lake Erie. Charles S. Coates, vice president, notes capacity increases will serve markets in Ohio Pennsylvania and western New York.
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Agustom
Tex
United States
fi-Sammer
Gul
Mexico
Lake Erie
Charles S. Coates
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Hanover blaze destroys shops injures several residents
A major fire in Hanover center square destroyed two three story brick buildings housing J C Penny and Shears Drug Store and damaged Farmers State Bank. Fifteen families fled in night clothes to shelters as Red Cross set up aid. One man injured and two Widows, including a former health officer, were aided, while a second train crash victim died in Washington Pa.
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Associated Press
Hanover
Acau
Miles R. Tasnaphi
J. & Penny Retail
E. Baer Gill
Red Cross
Fred Bethus
Stambaugh
Bethas
Gitt
J. C. Penny
Shears Drug Store
Farmers State Bank
Lifer Geogsu Wing Loses Federal Appeal for Freedom
Geogsu Wing, 50, of Corry, appeals a life sentence for murder from Western Penitentiary. Federal Judge Wallace Gourley denies the habeas petition after Wing contends he did not understand his guilty plea and did not sign two confessions. Wing had prepared his own case while confined and previously sought state relief without success.
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Geogsu Wing
Corry
Gilfe
Bes
Wallace
Goutley
Muttsureh
Wing
Fane
Western Penitentiary
Minder
Wing, Whi Nelly
Gourley
State Board of Portions
Day Planned in City Business Industrial
The Corry Management Club plans an Education Day in fall to let teachers tour local plants. Officials hoped for spring but school calendars lack provision for a plant visit. The aim is to strengthen teachers’ understanding of the enterprise system and counter socialism through industrial acquaintment.
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Corry Management Club
Corry School District Set to Receive 55051 Payment
Auditor General Weldon B. Heyburn announced in Harrisburg that Corry School District will receive 55051 as part of the first semi annual state payment to the top nine county districts. Other districts and amounts listed include Exie 442071 and Milleresk Township 80285.
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Corry
Weldon B. Heyburn
Harrisburg
Exie
Milleresk Township
Point 4 Program Included In Bill Okayed By House
The House approved a 3 102 450 000 measure continuing Marshall Plan aid with a new Point Four program to assist backward nations through technical assistance. Debate follows as the bill heads to the Senate where leaders expect the administration to press similar provisions. The bill totals 270 million less than State Department requests and faces further revision after Easter recess.
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HOUSE
Associated Frees
Washington
Cope Ito
Senate
Chamber of Congress
State Department
Alda
Britain
Treland
United States
Senate Foreign Sekorss Committee
Phroutlett
10 Hurt in Area Auto Crashes
Ten persons injured in area traffic crashes in the Corry district during March. Officer Ted Hubley of the Joint State Police barracks disclosed this in a monthly survey of paint alls. The 20 crashes accounted for a total of 2610 dollars. Two stolen cars were recovered valued at 1088. The six men involved had not yet been charged as station records complete miles of patrols and traffic out of the area.
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Corry
Onrp
Ted Hubley
Joint State Polion Barracks
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