Governor Won't Yield Increases for Teachers Pay
Harrisburg April 3 Associated Press PA faces a 27 million limit for next two years as Governor Duff resists larger teacher pay raises. He urges funding via local districts and a broader tax base. PSBA seeks a $1,000 raise to 2,000 with state add ons, totaling 78 million for the biennium.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
General Assembly
Defense notes death by own action in Ware case near Mayville
In Mayville county court, Leonard Lee on trial for first degree manslaughter introduced a note alleged to be written by victim Dorothy Ware before her February 12 death. A handwriting expert testified today as defense argues the note's validity while Lee admitted shoving Ware previously.
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Trias
Leonard Lee
Mayville County Court House
Dorothy Ware
Orse
Lee
We Own Wehait
Tially
Hai Be
Krug orders 518 mines shut over blast danger
Secretary of the Interior Krug directs 518 government operated mines to remain closed indefinitely after a deadly explosion. He says the pits are dangerous and will reopen only after local mine safety committees, operating managers, and new inspections deem them reasonably safe. Also notes a mourning period linked to a Centralla incident and 2,013 other mines under federal controls awaiting review.
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Prem
Washington
FIB Bank
John
Dew
Centratia
Uh Krug
Centralia
Krug
Lilienthal Test Vote Late Today in Senate
After weeks of hearings and debate the Senate heads into a test vote on David E. Lilienthal for Atomic Energy Commission chairman. The motion to return the nomination to committee for further consideration and an FBI investigation could defeat Truman's nominee. Supporters foresee a decisive, not close, vote as camps scrutinize the membership roll.
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Lilienthal
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Shairman
Truman
Lillenthal
Magin
Good Friday Services Prompt Closures in Corry
Many plan to attend Good Friday services across Catholic and Protestant churches in Corry. Some business places will close all day while others suspend operations this three hour period from noon to three. Several say they will remain open or offer leave, with some banks and the Water Supply Co closing.
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Manor
Thefternoon
St. Gllanbsth's
St. Thomas
St. Paul's Evangelical ‘Lutheran
Retail Merchants Group
Tn Corry
Water Supply Co
Banks
Pennsylvania
Easter Vacation Closes Corry Public Schools Until April 14
Corry Public Schools recessed for Easter vacation with students dismissed during the afternoon. Classes resume the morning of April 14. St Edward's parish school also dismisses early this week and will reopen on April 19.
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Corry
St. Edward's Pargehlal
Kehool
Open Bids for Mail Routes to Replace Trains
Open bids propose trucking mail routes to replace two moonlight Pennsylvania Railroad trains on April 27, prioritizing a Corry to Oil City route via Titusville. The daily service would depart Oil City at 6 30 p m reach Corry by 8 10 p m, with return at 9 40 p m, covering just over 30 miles. A 8500 cubic foot capacity trailer is planned, with required security. two other routes affect Corry mail deliveries via Oil City to Franklin and Pittsburgh, and Oil City to Parker’s Landing. Officials expect the Oil City route to be the sole link to the Corry post office, while northern service will likely be managed from Westfield.
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Ares
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pastal
Cory
Corry
Oil City
Vie ‘Titusville
Franklin
Emlentom
Pittsburgh
Parkers Landing
Corry Post Office
Toca
Westfield
New York
State To Claim 92800 Treasure In Philadelphia Cache
Philadelphia report notes 92800 found in a south Philadelphia cellar may be claimed by the state under the escheat act of 1889. Graeme Frazier Jr escheator filed a formal claim with city officials and the Tradesmen’s National Bank, while the police bureau says the state may pursue treasure trove under English law. Benjamin Lieberman and 27 others contest the find, with the bookkeeper denying knowledge of the case.
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Associated Press
Philadelphta
Philadelphia
Graeme Frazier, Jr
David W. Harris
Atate
Frasier
Tradesmen
Eight escape unhurt after four car city crash
An early morning collision on East Columbus Avenue involved a DeSoto sedan driven by PRL Sample and a Swiderski car from Columbus. The Swiderski vehicle veered off the highway and overturned, but three men escaped injury. Fourteen people were involved in the crash, with five uninjured occupants and no arrests. Insurance will cover the damage.
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Columbus Avenue
Ottigeré
Sminbeil
PRL Sample
Grove Street
Columbus
Diehwig
William Swiderski
DeSoto
Swiderski
Averell Ren
Pittsfield
Allen
Swiderst
Paul Shanks
Peter Russell
Fd Barr
George Root
Walter Shannon
Polles
Swidersi
Potish Club
Slab Insurance
Gas Well at Carter Hill Nears Blow In
Drilling at the Pennsyl vania Gas Company test well at Carter Hill shows a promising gas gush as depth reaches 4456 feet. Field officials report rising gas volume and pressure while preparing to penetrate deeper sand strata unless a plowhole develops, with crews optimistic the test will blow in soon.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Carter Hill
Wdlay
Medina Salyd
Sitll
Gas Company
Uw ‘Rst
Four Children Die in Carlisle Cottage Fire
Four children perished in a Meadowbrook cottage fire in Carlisle Pennsylvania early today. Mrs. Norman Miller was badly burned while trying to rescue them and two other children, Eldora and Donald, were treated at Carlisle Hospital for burns. The blaze started from a stove explosion and spread through the second story to the bedroom where the seven children slept, with one child escaping from the roof and another from an adjoining cottage.
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Associated Press
Carlisle
Meadowbrook
Norman Miller
Noraman Miller, Jr
Aubrey
Gay
Vincent
John ‘Trittmer
Executed Convict Eyes to Restore Sight for Veterans
In Columbus Ohio on April 3 an inmate named Eugene Koons executed by electric chair last night bequeathed his eyes for sight restoration. Surgeons planned to transplant corneas to two blind veterans in New York City, aiming to aid Guadalcanal wounded servicemen awaiting his death.
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Corenstrang
Russell Eugene Koons
Ohio Penitentiary
Hhatchel
New York City
Springfield
Guadalcanal
Koons
New York
Marshall's Compromise Is Rejected
Moscow reports say Secretary of State Marshall proposed a limited German reparations plan tied to current production and earmarked for capital payments. The Russians reportedly rejected the outline, while Western powers see it as the extreme concession Marshall would offer to meet Molotov. Details indicate a bid to break the reparations deadlock amid Soviet demands for about 10 billion dollars over 20 years. The proposal remains controversial and is reportedly under discussion among Big Powers.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Marshall
Ube Council of Foreign Ministers
United States
Alfred Powers
Germany
Russia
George C. Marshall
Council of Foreign Ministers
Marshal
V. M. Molotov
Minlstov
Essunce
Fireworks Plant Disaster Kills 117 in Clinton Missouri
An explosion and fire at Boone Manufacturing Company in Clinton Missouri killed 117 of 28 workers in a single story frame building. Many victims burned beyond recognition. several died between ages 40 and 70. Authorities identified the dead and noted a small exit door hampered escape. Witnesses described flames sweeping the room within minutes and firefighters not approaching the scene due to the intensity. The plant produced toy bomber fireworks for the Fourth of July, and investigations began into the blast’s cause.
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Associated Press
Clinton, Mo
Condit Hom
Boone Manufacturing Company
G. S.havles
Doox
Tirhed
Baker
Toremain
Coponer
Joe
Tug
Clinton
Kutists Gley
Roy Burnsides
Frank Chanston
J.C. Herst
J. S. Moyer
Edna Moyer
J.S. Moyer
George G. Tally
Lillian Shepard
Lydia Crockett
W. E. Bellem
Harry L. Pogue
Deepwater
Ployd Shepard
Reporter 1
Mazel
Deuris
Hazel Shepard
Erie Truck Kills Boy Today in City
Gary Whyne Ross six year old son of Mr and Mrs Roger Ross died after being struck by a tractor trailer on East Main street near the Robert Owens service station. Coroner R Lawrence Davis will decide if an inquest is needed. Boy accompanied by Mary Henton was crossing when the truck veered but struck him with rear wheels. He died at Gorty Hospital shortly after 11 oclock this morning. The driver John Amon said the Henton child stopped and the Ross boy rushed into the path. Survived by parents a three year old sister and grandparents Ammet Ross and others. Body moved to Bracken Kealing Funeral Home with funeral plans to follow.
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Roger Ross
Ne Gorty Hospital
Brie
Denuly
R. Lawrence Davison
Liberty Street
General Electric
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Harding School
Mary Henton
B. B. Henton
John Amon
Evie
Robert Owens
Henton
Ross
East Main Street
Amon
Te Helb
Lie
Richard Owens
G. E. Benneth
Milton Dah
Jady ‘Lane
Ammet Ross
Sixth Street
Alice
Arthur Clant
Novi East
Lewis Hagerteh
Bracken~Kealing
Rebels Warn War In Greece Will Continue Despite Change
A BAM spokesman warned that civil war in Greece would persist unless internal politics shifted. King George V's procession moved through Athens amid the warning, with monarchs to remain at state until Sunday services begin. The EAM message called for political change, signaling continued unrest in a divided nation.
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Greece
Associated Press
Athens
BAM
George V
George
EAM
Truman Wrote Ex Gov Earle No Peril From Communism Here
Philadelphia report says President Truman told former Pennsylvania Governor George H Earle that communism is not a danger here. Earle said the letter urged confidence while the White House would not reveal contents. Earle, a diplomat and Democrat, noted the contrast with wartime actions and the president’s own stance during a tense period.
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Earle
Turilah
White House
Trittan
Pennsylvania
Bulgaria
Congress
United States Takes Trusteeship Over Pacific Islands
The United Nations Security Council approved a trusteeship giving the United States sweeping rights to fortify and close the former Japanese mandates in the Pacific. The agreement covers the Marshalls, Marianas, Carolines and 634 small islands, with the U S as administering authority and power to modify terms. Prime issues centered on veto limits and the council’s authority, but the vote stood with broad support.
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Pacific Islands
Japan
United States
Security Courie
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Council
Starl
Amerie
Warrella Austin
Washington
Austin
Casin
Andrei A. Gromyko
United Nations
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House
Austin Lkewise
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Theryer
Presideus
Truman
Marshalls
Marianas
Carolines
Samats
Tivlats
Truk
Kwajalein
Eniwetok
Moscnw
Kremilin
America
Atlantic Refinery to Operate Station Here
The Atlantic Refinery will take over operation of a service station owned by Dr. N. Troy Gillette located on North Center Street opposite the Corry Hotel. Woodrow Hess was named to manage the station cleanup and ness. The transaction is expected to be completed soon and the facility may be ready for use next week.
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Atlainieners Company
N. Troy Gillette
North Center Street
Corry
Woodrow Hess
West Smith Street
Te. Hass
Jellilee Hee Fanitle Refining Co
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