Truman Jobless Pay Plan Faces Mixed Capitol Hill Reception
President Truman proposed a nationwide 80 dollar weekly minimum plus dependents, extending benefits to 6 million more workers. The plan would tax employers more, raise covered workers to about 36 million, and tighten fraud controls while Republicans denounced it as a bid for power.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
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Tycman
Congress
Nome
Key West
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Arends
R-Ti
Brown
Ohioy
Area Man Doing Nicely After Rare Operation
Amit T. Arden James, 92, of Harmonsburg, Pa, underwent a rare heart procedure at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Conrad Lam connected the mitral valve to relieve a fatal blockage, relieving pressure and fluid buildup. A hospital spokesman said the operation was performed and James was recovering, one of more than 60 similar procedures in the region.
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Cy Jvauenien
Detroit
Amit T.arden James
Harmonsburg
Crawford County
Henry Ford Hospital
Conrad Lam
James
James Apparentl
Bitt
Philadelphia
Burglars Take Cash From Bowl Aire Alleys
Intruders broke into the Bowl Aire bowling lanes on Mant Washington Street during early morning hours and pried open two coin-operated machines, stealing between 20 and 95 dollars. Owner Pete Ponsell estimated the burglars forced a small window at the vent to gain entry, but cigarette machines remained unopened. The theft was discovered by Elston Chase at about 10 o'clock this morning when he arrived to clean up.
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Mant
Waushington Street
Pete Ponsell
City Glee
Merchants Meet Near Quorum Discuss Legion Rally and Plans
A small Retail Merchants Bureau meeting with 10 members discussed the Legion Rally and Christmas hours. President Jack Stahl plans to mail letters to members. next May 4 session requires 16 members. Dale Waterhouse outlined Legion Rally aims for June 17 and funds for a drawing.
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Retail Merchants Bureau
Muntespal
Devoud
Jack Stahl
Wee
Dale Waterhouse
The
Americ Legion
Shoprite
Isow
Acton
Korea Urged by U S Ultimatum Over Elections and Aid
The U S State Department warned Korea to hold May elections and stabilize its economy or lose American aid. Secretary Acheson delivered the note to Korean Ambassador John Minnie Chang in Washington with a translation shown to National Assembly members. President Syngman Rhee criticized Owen Lattimore, calling him a Communist influence and denying Washington influence. A separate item reports a well dressed man about 50 missing from the Pittsburgh area was found dead in the Ohio River near Steubenville.
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U. S. State Department
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Chang
Washington
Congress
Syneman
Rhee
Owen, Lattimore
Mel Darthy
R-Wisc
Lattimore
Korea
Okina
Jong
Owen Lattimore
Johns Hopkins University
Steubenville
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Kansas City Political Leader Slain in Underworld Plot
Kansas City political boss Charles Binaggio and associate Charlie Gargolia were shot to death in the First District Democratic Club as police hunted for clues. The slayings linked to Tom Pendergast era crime circles drew statements from Rep. Short and Rep. Macy about crime and politics. Governor Forrest Smith ordered state aid as investigators questioned more than 20 people with no weapon recovered. The Star depicted Binaggio’s murder as part of a broader syndicate clash affecting state and national politics.
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Associated Press
Aeso
Charles Binaggio
Bminesio
Li Bors
Tom Pendergast
Idle
Charlie Gargolia
Binaggio
Pendergast
Tom
Washington
Rep
Short
Rmo
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Missouri
Bislaggio
Trien
Macy
Missoiri
Forrest Smith
State Highway Patrol
Attorney General's Office
Democratic Club
Kansas City Star
Binoggio
Wien
Patsonal
Binweto
Gargotta
the Star
Man Burned as Five Families Flee Munhall Fire
Pittsburgh April 7 Clarence Beers 65 burned severely as a blaze swept a Munhall business district building forcing five families to flee. Four fire companies battled flames rapidly, damaging several second floor apartments and the Hugh Restaurant on the first floor. Beers lived in the second floor apartment where the fire started and he suffered extensive burns.
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Clarence Beers
Munhall
Hugh
Beers
Acheson Plans Early Meeting With New Aide Dulles
Secretary of State Acheson announces an early meeting with his new Republican adviser Job Foster Dulles to decide on specific foreign policy issues. Ambassador at Large Philip C. Jessup will lead an advance party to Europe for London conferences with Bevin Schuman and other foreign ministers to discuss Cold War strategy and NATO aims. The appointment is seen as boosting bipartisan support for U.S. policy amid party rifts, with Republicans hopeful about further appointments.
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Jessup
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Associated Press
Washington
Acheson
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Schuman
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Meeile
London
Teauman
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America
Senate
Senator Vandenberg
Spring Creek School Board bids high on new building
Spring Creek School Board disclosed bids for a new grade school cafeteria and classrooms to replace the current 86 pupils' site beside two local schools. Low bids ranged from about 1,268 to 83,625 dollars for general construction plus plumbing and electrical work. If bids hold, construction may proceed. otherwise the project could be re-advertised in July after a 29,000 bond issue approved last fall.
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Spring Creek
Shh Zaumbarlek
Columbus
Lave Simon
Paul
Nsw
Una
Leon Whiteley
Elaty
the Boar
New LA Officer Assigned as Salvation Army Welcomes Lt Askey
A welcome meeting for Lt Dorrene Askey assigned to the Los Angeles corps will be held at the Salvation Army citadel Sunday. Askey, native of DuBois, will assist Capt Winifred Kerrick and take over youth work, replacing Lt Shiries Brown. Two injured as cars collide on Route 19 north of Cambridge Springs. about $1400 damage.
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Salvation Army
Citadel
Dorrene Askey
Askey
Rochester
Mot- Hao
Shiries Brown
Sty
Cambridge Springs
Carty Sibe Stalian
Trene Sabol
Clarence Patterson
Hamburg
Patterson
Leon McMahon
Sharon
Meadville City Hospital
Christians Pause On Good Friday Across World
Christians worldwide marked Good Friday with prayers sermons and processions recalling the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From Rome to Jerusalem and across America, churches held ceremonies candlelightings and plays as believers observed Holy Week and prayed for peace amid the sorrowful remembrance.
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Vis Dolorsa
Croes
Christ
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Phila-delphis
Rusia
Fresno Twin Killings Shock City in Landmark Case
Fresno cops report two linked killings within a month. James Preston Jr. allegedly pushed Kenneth into an irrigation ditch where he drowned. A nearby scene involves Alice Richard, 14, who fatally shot her twin Sadie, with authorities stating the girl was sent to an institution for observation.
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Fresno
Calif
Mecoba
James Preston
Kenneth
Ban Lane
Dames
Hi March
Alice Richard
Ally
Sady
Alice
Mercy Slayer Is Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
Allentown April 7 Farol Mahe wan convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the killing of Walter, his brother, in a case labeled the mercy killer. The Lehigh county jury, seen as emotional, delivered a six to eleven year sentence, while defense counsel prepared motions for new trial and sentencing review. The verdict sparked debate over temporary insanity claims and the broader issue of mercy killings in stressed circumstances.
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Ea Press
Allentown
Farol Mahe Wan
Walter
Harald
Euplme
Lehigh County Jury
Pristm
Mohr Tod
Carol Paigho
Bridgeport
Hermann Sander
Manchester
Abbie Berrolo
James F. Henninger
Mohr
Tdlge
Government to borrow money to cover shortfalls
Washington April 7 The government plans new borrowing to cover an expected overspend of more than 9 million dollars in the next ten minutes and to reduce a looming 900 million dollar 81 day bill debt due April 13. The Treasury will offer one billion dollars in 91 day bills to pay maturing notes and maintain liquidity, with additional 100 million dollar net excess funds available in coming weeks as part of a continuing pattern since last September of issuing new securities to meet cash needs.
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Treasury
Snyder
Hex Thugsday
Russia Expects Attack on Resnolat Report
HOF Germany April 1. Returning German prisoners say Russians expect an American attack this year. Karl Kruegier notes talk of war in Russia and predicts an American strike this April. Herbert Scheffrath adds that Communist propaganda has convinced Russians America is at war. Twin boys born in Los Angeles to John H. Harris and Dontna Atwood, wife of a Pittsburgh spy man, at today.
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Hof
Germany
Russia
United States
Karl Kruegier
America
Herbert Scheffrath
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
John H. Harris
Dontna Atwood
Skyscraper Fire Drives Out 100 From Woolworth Building
Fire swept the 23rd floor of the Woolworth Building in New York today forcing about 100 employees to flee. Two workers were overcome by smoke, nine firefighters injured lightly, and damage was heavy from pipes and water. The blaze began near the executive offices on lower Broadway and smoke filled upper floors as crews battled the flames. Origin of the fire was not immediately determined.
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Ely
Firenteay
U0- Shory
F. W. Wentworth Company
Lower Broadway
Cooke Malone Clash Over Governor Nomination
In Philadelphia on April 7 Associated Press reports Cooke says he would withdraw to aid party harmony if peers had not refused to compromise. Malone, fired by Duff, accuses Duff Fine backers of planning a $100000 state payroll to buy votes in Allegheny County, but says 40000 salaried employees and 20000 personnel workers will not back Fine. Malone adds he has no personal quarrel with Duff and cites his dismissal as due to supporting Cooke for governor.
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Cooke
Republicns
Piers
Montgomery County
Pathé
James H. Duff
Duff
GOP
United States Senate
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Malone
Dufn
Jay Gaoke
McCarthy Witnesses Clash Over Lattimore Records
Washington April 7 Senator Tydings said FBI files clear Owen Lattimore of Communist spy charges as McCarthy pressed for access. McCarthy claimed Hoover summaries were withheld and insisted the files prove Lattimore’s guilt or concealment. The committee debated access and accuracy as the row continued.
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Senator Tydings
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McCarthy
Marriard
Senate
Wisconsin
Hat Lattimore
Russia
United States
Lattimore
McGarthy
Wes
Ford Co promotes Richard Paulson to public relations chief
Richard Paulson, formerly of the Corry area and a Ford News Bureau member since 1948, is promoted to manager of public relations in Ford Motor Co Detroit office covering the central states. He began his career at the Corry Journal and Erie Times and served in Navy public relations in 1945.
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Corry
Richard Pasison
Ford News
Detroit
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Central States
Paulson
Ford Company
Detroit Free Press
Corry Journal
Erie Times
University of Detroit
Navy
Virgil LaMiere
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