Truman Urges Brannan Farm Plan Passage Reform for cheaper crops and direct payments
President Truman urged Congress to enact the Brannan plan, seeking cheaper prices for perishables and direct government payments to farmers. He urged no makeshift legislation, backing two main ideas: revise cotton marketing quotas with local leeway, and establish a production payment system for perishables like potatoes to curb waste.
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Corry Youth Richard Bemis Given Suspended Sentence
Richard Bemis an 18 year old from Corry appeared before Judge Elmer Evans in Erle county court on the charge of rabbit rustling. He was given a suspended sentence and ordered to appear again in six months to prove reform. He must also obtain a job, start restitution for the rabbits valued at 25 dollars, and pay court costs totaling about 350 dollars.
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Kidnapper Given 35 Year Term In Jersey Case
Frank daSulle pleaded guilty to kidnapping 1 year old Sally Horse and drew 85 years in prison. He was arrested in San Jose after Sally’s relatives alerted authorities. Prosecutor Mitchell H. Cohen said the girl spent 21 months with DaSulle in a cross-country crime. judge Brocco Palese called DaSulle a moral leper.
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Disappearance of Man Tied to Mystery Submarine Off California
A man identified from a photo as war treason convict Theodore Doney vanishes from a boat rental at Avalon California. Hours later a mysterious submarine is seen off the southern California coast. Police tie two events but cite no concrete evidence of a link.
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Miners Idle Rise as Mines Shut in Wage Dispute
New York Times reports nearly 9,000 Pennsylvania miners idle as high cost mines close after the new wage pact with the United Mine Workers. Operators foresee 50,000 idle by midsummer amid price resistance and higher shop costs. Large producers raise mine prices 10 to 30 cents per ton to cover costs. some drops in price beat the increase. News notes fuel oil competition and lower eastern market prices. In Indiana, police probe the death of Joseph McCrackers, 38, shot while feeding chickens near Livermore.
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Daughter of Corry Couple Dies in Crash
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dirks of Went Smith street died in a Detroit auto wreck late yesterday. Ming Strayer aged 23, was pronounced dead at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital at 6:00 p.m. The Cherry car carrying the victim and her fiancé William H. Cherry was struck by another vehicle at an open intersection with no stop signs. The drivers were held for investigation and a hearing. Survivors include parents a son Kenneth Strayer and siblings Enmalynn Chapman Charles and Kennett. Funeral arrangements by Bracken-Resting.
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Syrup Makers See Progress Amid Cold Nights and Snow
Syrup producers report filling brimful sap buckets from weekend collection with about one third of expected output. Cold nights and thawing days hinder early season, but rains aided gathering and melted much of the snow slowing work. In Wattsburg, tapping began on snowshoes as growers hope for a sharp mid month freeze to re tap many trees.
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Magazine Says Navy Is Building Flying Saucers
The News and World Report for April 7 reports that evidence suggests flying saucers are real aircraft of new design developed in the United States. It says the Navy is the developer, noting the Navy built one piston engine saucer type machine and denies jet version production.
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Philadelphia Republican Leader David W. Borris Dies
Philadelphia April 3 reports the death of David W. Borris a longtime Republican leader and former Sule Secretary OC revenue in a sudden illness. Local officials mourn the prominent political figure and his contributions to party organization.
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Vast Money Bill Advances Through House Amid Debate
A massive defense and federal operations bill, totaling 29.085 billion dollars, moves through the House under pressure from lawmakers and economic concerns. Debate centers on defense funding, with three main factions: expansion of spending, large cuts, or no change. The final vote is not set until after the Easter recess.
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Two Quit Race for Governor
Harrisburg April 8 Two candidates withdrew from the Pennsylvania governor race leaving six contenders three from each major party. Democrat William D. McClelland and Republican Mark W. Hoffman quit to aid party interests and support rivals. Remaining Republicans are John S. Fite Jay Cooke and Dudes Scott Williams. Democrats are Richardson Dilworth Clarence Bowers and Henry Arthur Mortis.
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CIO Union Sets Contract Goals in Pittsburgh Elections
The CIO United Electrical Workers seek a $125 monthly pension and improved benefits as four large electrical employers face upcoming bargaining elections within two weeks. The Independent Union of Electrical Workers and CIO debate roles while President Murray accuses Communists of hindering progress.
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Trial Opens In Mercy Slayer Case In Allentown
Allentown, Pa. April 3. Har od Mohr, 36, a tannery worker, goes on trial for murder in the fatal shooting of his blind cancer-stricken brother Walter, 58, on March 8 at their Coplay home. Mohr admitted firing the deer rifle after the brother allegedly pleaded for death. The defense plans were not disclosed by attorney Barry Croyeling.
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Dollar Gap Crisis Baffles Officials and University Aid
Government and university leaders seek a remedy to the dollar gap threatening trade. President Truman orders action while Gordon Chay proposes boosting foreign buying power via increased exports and foreign aid.
Barn fire at Clyde Volk farm causes $2000 loss
A large frame barn at the Clyde Volk place on Ravelin Hill near Clymer burned Saturday night while the family was away. Five volunteers from Clymer fought the flames after a neighbor spotted the fire. the loss, from defective wiring, is pegged at about $2000 with no livestock or major equipment saved.
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Third wreck halts PRR traffic at Tionesta area derailment
A third derailment on the Salamanca branch near Tra hetan area blocks PRR trains for 12 hours. About 13 cars of coal freight derailed two miles south of the incident. Rails spread caused the wreck, wrecking crews from Warren and Oil City cleared the line enabling limited movement at five mph.
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Four Corry Youths To Leave For Alaska
Four Corry youths Tony Paver Miles 10 Richard Young Joy depart tomorrow on a bus trip to Vancouver and then sail on the Princess Norah to Skagway and the Alaskan town of 509. They seek high pay and short hours, with temperatures near freezing before winter subzero spells. The group, returning to Alaska after months here, will be joined by Joy as they head west in October to start a new life. An earlier sendoff at the Kolstee home drew about 50 relatives and friends, with a monetary purse presented for the journey.
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Globe Circlers Fail Calcutta Run Amid Engine Trouble
The Flyinte Bixbys-Disnna and Bob thwarted their world circling attempt after engine trouble forced a landing in Calcutta at 9:31 a.m. GMT. They lag four hours behind Bill Odom's 1927 record and may retry within hours if repairs complete.
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Investigators Seek McCarthy Papers Amid White House Clash
Senate investigators push to view Senator McCarthy's papers on his charges against Owen Lattimore. President Truman blocks subpoenas for loyalty files, citing FBI confidentiality and public interest. The dispute pits McCarthy allies against the executive branch over sensitive documents.
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Two Trains Collide Injuring Twenty Near Mauch Chunk
Twenty people were slightly hurt when two Lehigh Valley trains collided near Mauch Chunk. A shuttle car struck a passenger train, causing a derailment and fire along the tracks.
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