President Urges Team Effort to Halt Inflation War
President Truman appeals for cooperation among business, labor, and farm leaders to stop inflation. He asks a new Mobilization Advisory Board to tackle two major domestic issues, including revamping defense production controls. The move follows labor walkouts and stalled wage and price policy debates as the government weighs changes to the Stabilization Act.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Mobillation Mainsory
White House
Trimin
Charles Witkon Quet
Nich
Avout
Gandhi's Son Fatigued by Fasting in South Africa Protest
Manilal Gandhi, 68, son of Mahatma Gandhi, is reported exhausted after a five day fast in Durban protesting South Africa's racial laws. He adheres to passive resistance, seeking a peaceful assault on the government's segregation policy. He refused to divulge further details, stating the protest aims at ending discriminatory laws.
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Durban
South Africa
Manilal Gandhi
India
Tate Monantias
Gandhi
Oday
Milk price hike approved by state price commission
The State Milk Commission announced April 16 as the date for increased milk prices in Pittsburgh area depots. A quart of milk will cost 21 cents, enhanced by federal supports to about 5.75 dollars per hundredweight, with related adjustments for aged products and condensed milks. The action aligns with Washington price stabilization directives, after the commission sought a higher rise from federal agencies.
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State
Mille Commission
Johnstown -al- JH
Corry
Asovia—Tahnetiyn
Perseval Office OF Price Stabilization
Washington
Pittstheeh
Evie
Ile
Astonia
Peeping Tom Nabbed In City After Night Probes
A man known as William K. MacLees was arrested after being found spying on house windows at night on East South Street and Chestnut Street. He admitted to peeping during a disorderly conduct arraignment and faced further charges as police investigate prior incidents in First Ward and other areas.
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Fred Abl
George Stanford
Chestnut Street
William K. MacLees
East South Street
Cobbett
Machees
Thut
Stanford
City
Havin
Jané
MacLees
Junleht
Bitter fight shapes up over house measure
Harrisburg April 1 A bill shaped up in the House today over a measure requiring local voter approval before housing projects can be started in Pennsylvania communities. House Democrats oppose the measure while Republicans defend it as home rule. Reps Edward M. Young and George F. McConnell Mercer County sponsors say the bill gives local communities control over housing projects.
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Harrisburg
House
Pennsylvania
Hal Hitch
Edward M. Young
George F. McConnell
Mercer Qounty
Smith and Witkineburs Sentenced in Bank Robbery Case
Tyrie Witkineburs and Rod Smith were sentenced to five months in jail for attempting to aid a bank robbery at Wilkinsburg National Bank. Hellings testified that $760 was taken from a teller’s cage, with police involvement noted.
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Puttsetagh
Lester
Rod) Smith
Tyrie Witkineburs
Montis Iy
Indy
PF Hullinge
Wilkinsbure
Hellings
Wwe Uy
Ban
Allies Reach Southern Shore of Reservoir in Korea
Allied troops pressed toward the southern shore of the Hwachon reservoir but halted short of the dam and hydroelectric plant. American Sabre jets claimed two Russian-type fighters down and damaged another amid dawn-to-dusk air and ground attacks. Ground forces pushed north along the Chunchon Hwachon road, tightening around 200 to 300 Communist troops amid heavy mortar and artillery fire as fights raged along the western and eastern fronts.
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Associated Frass
Tokyo
Speowility Hwachon
Tom Bradshaw
Eesertain
Pukhuti
T Fieal
Sinuiljido
Korea
Fifth Air Force
Red Korea
Tuestiny
Hwachon
Chunchon-Hwachon
Harrow Pulhan River
Vihe Dam
Yangeu
Yonggong
MacArthur
Redy
Minnesota flood swells to drive thousands from homes
The swollen Minnesota River floods farms highways and railroads as it converges toward Minneapolis. About 6,000 residents are displaced from North Mankato with St Peter fortifying a dike near the power plant. Drinking water supply and electrical risk loom. Highway 69 closes as the river's path stretches toward the Twin Cities region.
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Mankato
Minn
Minnesota
Minnespolis
St. Peter
Gustavus Adolphus College
Minnesota Valley
Wis
Shukopoe
Joint School Pact May Loom Over Corry Boards Tonight
Corry Area Joint Schools talks progress as six districts study a tentative agreement guiding operations. A special meeting is planned this month to review nonessential parts, with other actions including retirements and hires at Corry schools.
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Sehion John
Seston
Corry
Finaily
Jerethy
Susan
Wayne
Spring Creek
Columbus
Slave
Elin
Cewy
Loyd Mulson
Mut Son
May McCormick
Buiid
Leo Jorrnally
Victor Cragg, Jr
Raymond
Army Rules On Rail Pay Issue
The Army ruled on rail pay amid a wage dispute involving about one million workers across four unions. Officials said a six cent increase was tentatively scheduled, with a 1 cent rise approved, prompting warnings of upheaval in the industry. Meanwhile New York Central layoffs were announced due to reduced business, wage hikes, and higher fuel costs as negotiations continued.
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Qwalkesi
Trans
Tinman
Gup Tinal
Mobilization Advisory Board
Army
Associated Press
Washington
Ely
Clark
Hells Maibers
New Yorke Central Railroad
Une
White Hose Mare
Adeitongty
Sumner
Kas
Kas Ohorge Assistant Army Secretary Karl Ti Bendetsoi
28th Division May Soon Join European Army
The 28th Division may join European service as part of plans discussed by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's Western defense force. Units likely to be reassigned include the Fourth Infantry and Second Armored Division stationed at Fort Benning and Fort Hood. National Guard divisions from Pennsylvania, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are also mentioned as likely candidates.
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Western Defense Force
Ay Associatei
Washington
Dwight D Taisenhower
Westen
Peiimon
Regia
Port Benning
Fort Hoa
Tex
National Guard
Connerthcul
Vermont
Ride Island
Overseas for Another Call Up Amid War Mobilization
The report notes Company A heads overseas again as part of a broader wartime redeployment. It cites hemic action in prior world wars from Chateau-Thierry to the Bulge and lists National Guard divisions called to federal service. About 65 men from Corry and Union City left last fall as the division was raised. Other National Guard units in Alabama, Mississippi, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Tennessee are not yet en route, with readiness cited as a factor and movement awaiting higher orders.
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Corry
Chateau Whierry
Argonne
Halite of the Bulge
Union City
Jas
Alabama
Mississippi
41Th
Drum Minn
Army
Derby
Europe
Orden
Fort Bragg
N. G
Fort Hood
Tes
Vth Airborne
Fort Campbell
Alan
Bill Ip
187Th
Ko~ Ten
Army Training Division
Ha Hadancer Tnen
Churchill to Speak at Penn May Day Address
Winston Churchill will deliver a 4 minute address at the University of Pennsylvania next month with no pay, as part of the university's 800th anniversary events. He agreed after discussions with University officials and business leaders, with payment limited to experts and a small party. Mrs Churchill likely not included. Also under obituary notice Norwegian physicist Wilhelm Hjerknes, famed as father of modern meteorology, dies at 89 in Oslo after pioneering Norway’s Bergen Meteorological Service and wave theory.
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Churchill
ATU
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Winton Churchill
University of Pennsylvania
Chuchill
Penhsylvania
Huxylde
Sassen
Penn
Robert Dunlop
Sun Ot
Stassen
Dunlop
Ocherw
Oslo
Norway
Wilhelm Hjerknes
St. Bergen
City School Board debate on traffic issues stalls progress
The board faced criticism over traffic safety near schools as officials including Director Robert Brice and Mayor Kinley discussed responsibilities. Public funds and policing costs were debated while the community awaited concrete actions on the Junior High site and street improvements.
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MAE
Gerry Biaed
Manool Philevet
Wilsibact
Natent Pitigemert
Eden
Login
Nike Y Poeel Wealthsony
Direvion OW. Felde
Cieseane Ue
Mae viLy
Aud
Gambling lid clamp ed on in Crawford Co
Crawford County moves to curb gambling with slot machines punchboards and bingo the crackdown was urged by District Attorney Raymond P Shafer who warned enforcement across Meadville and Titusville. Officials pledged cooperation while several clubs report removing gaming devices and luxury establishments faced possible closures under state law. Local leaders say they plan to operate clean amid pressure from authorities and public criticism.
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Titusville
CeuWwlord
gawWllie
Raymond P Shaley
Grawford County
Diz
Saruday
Boller Ol Mehly
Meadville
Dbelrien
Ward
Shafers
Cremen
Shafer
Frederick A. Metz
Mend=ville
Hampton
Metz
Peattson
Kefouver Senate
Kefouver Senate Game Investigation Committee
Finemen's
Mendville
American Legion
Godranton
Buidekoper
Ex Navy Commander Suspended Under Loyalty Procedures
Washington April 10 The State Department said the Navy suspended former Commander Stephen Brinnew under Navy Department loyalty and security procedures His wife Estor Saulin Bronauer is mentioned and Brinnew had been employed as an aerial explosives marker for the Navy Senator McCarthy is cited in relation to government employes and subversive orders.
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Algoleven
Washington
State Department
Navy
Stephen Brinnew
Brunaker
Estor Saulin Bronauer
McCarthy
Woman Injured When Right Rear Wheel Dropped
A 37 year old woman, Grady Griffth of Hintan City, was slightly injured when a right rear wheel dropped from a vehicle onto Auto Smashiny Ave along Route. State Police investigated. driver and passenger taken for medical evaluation. Damage to the vehicle estimated at 8500.
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Grady
Griffth
Hintan City
Weuutie
Tian City
Wien City
Fraud Charge Faces L. C. Man
William Jones of Unionity faces fraud charges after false representations to file employment compensation claims while employed. Investigators say he collected 390 dollars improperly and later attempted to pass stolen railroad checks totaling about 18 000. Prosecutors say the incident followed a pattern noted by the state employment service and will be pursued.
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Union Glyman
Brunsylvania
Eimpiloyement Servi
Commonwealth
Stewart Log
PSES
William John Jones
Miles Street
Joes
Pennsylvania Budd
Union Cy
Dones Agreas
Enid
Bumalo
Dustin Butters
Long
Agen
Corry Driver Wins Damages Award in 1940 Blooming Valley Crash
A Corry motorist was awarded 181.80 in damages yesterday afternoon in Meadville by a county circuit court jury. Wayne Jaggi won against Wellington D. Smith of Blooming Valley for damages from a beltway accident near Blooming Valley in 1940. the verdict was returned at 2:45 p.m.
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Grawinra County Cir
Meadville
Corry Motorist
Blooming Valley River
Wayne Jagui
Wellington D. Smith
Blooming Valley
Smith
Jaggs
Bloomine Valley
MacArthur pushes for broader Korean War scope amid public opinion push
General MacArthur told superiors he intends to keep fighting for a freer hand in Korea. He denied reports of reprimands by Frank Pace Jr. and urged broader action, including striking Chinese bases in Manchuria, to prevent a stalemate. His stance signals a broader Asia-first view, with calls to expand the war beyond Korea and apply pressure to Communist forces.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
MacArthur
Army
Frank Pace, Jr
Ted
Adleri Thet
Op Brit
Reuters
Wis
Willsayne
Freytr
Washington
Lem
Don
Paris
Asia
Europe
Pace
Mararchur
Pate
Manchuria
Korea
Mjor Arthur
Grilies
Red Olina
Allis
Anti Fis
America
Over
Aroud
Orient
Kremlin
Wations
Tailure
Twain collection of 3000 books to be auctioned
A Hollywood report notes a sale of 3 000 of Mark Twain's books manuscripts letters and related items. The opening day drew over 800 attendees including humorists professors collectors and dealers while the auction spans three days.
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Twain
Hollywood
Btair Tenney
Taita
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