Red China wing with withdrawals threaten heavy air strikes
North Korea fighting pauses as UN warns of planned air strikes and China air arm growth. Stratemeyer cites evidence of new air strips in North Korea while UN forces push ridge south of Kwachon reservoir. Ground operations near Yonchon and Manchurian bases accompany tactical air conflict reports. General Stratemeyer notes improved enemy air activity and logistic improvements amid ongoing frontline disengagements. Interim movements show Reds withdrawing along central front with Allied forces probing positions and overrunning a Communist micro station. Eisenhower visits Luxembourg en route to Paris as Chancellor Himpton appointment noted in Chicago.
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Five B-29s Downed In Korea In Big Air Battle
Washington reports five B-29 Superfortresses downed in Korea after a major air battle over the Yalu River yesterday. Air Force briefing notes say three previous B-29 losses were not from ground fire and that several Red Mig-15s were shot down or damaged in the engagement with U.S. jets and bombers.
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Corry Trio Held for Court Trial
The Corry trio faces Erie County court on larceny charges after being arraigned. Tony Anton to, 21, Sherman Street. Harris Lindsey, 22, Curry RD 1. Michael Bailey, 17, Curry RD 4. Amoroso confessed partial involvement. A trailer theft led to a crash as the group’s car pulled away, injuring no one. Amoroso released on $1,000 bond. Lindsey and Bailey released on bond terms following arraignment. State police continued investigation.
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Hose Company Elects Officers For New Year
New Stanford Hose Company officers were elected by 25 volunteers at No. 1 station. Jerome Davis was chosen president with Richard Williams as vice president and Charles Pair as secretary.
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Richard Williams
Charles Pair
Russell Briggs
Charles Collier
Duck Dewrey
Charles Spies
Nan
James Neville
James O'Brien
Frank Intey
Howard Becker
Relief Association
Charles Pain
James Sullivan
Frank Kinley
Russell Briges
Hose Company
Jack Downey
Ray Laurie
Charles Spiesman
Charles Palh
Carl Peterson
Four Thousand Furloughed at Sharon W E Plant
Sharon, April 18 A Westinghouse Sharon plant furloughed about 4,000 workers after tension with CIO International Union of Electrical Workers. Company officials ordered idle time and warned of permanent closure if work stoppage continued. Plant employs 17,000.
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T. J. Phillins
East Pitts
Administration Open to MacArthur Views on Policy and Record
Washington reports say the administration will press General MacArthur to answer questions on policy and his record in the Far East. A congressional hearing is hoped to occur with North Korea fighting cited, while concerns over unity and Eisenhower’s role are also noted. Rand Inc. confirms MacArthur to join as board member. pay details undisclosed. Wherry signals support for a joint meeting, with division among Democrats and calls for Truman to replace Acheson if unity fails.
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Taft Favors Aggressive War Against China Reds
Taft argues for a tough approach to Soviet and Chinese communists, endorsing aggressive action against Communist China to deter aggression and prevent wider war. He cites the need to counter nationalist and guerrilla forces in Formosa and the region, opposing pacific appeasement and urging decisive measures to avert a larger conflict.
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China
Suit Club Is Ruled Lottery Case in Easton
In Easton on April 13 Andrew Cusano, owner of a clothing store, was arraigned on lottery alteration charges tied to a "Suit Club" clothing scheme. His attorneys say similar schemes operate in other Northampton stores. Sentencing pending a court decision.
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Alien admits brutal killing in Yardville case
Portuguese alien Jesse Carlos, a former seaman, was arraigned for the murder of Sean West, Yardville Civic Association president. He admitted killing West in a jealousy driven attack after befriending him six years earlier and living in West’s cabin. West’s wife Marsha was estranged from him. The case proceeds as Mercer County grand jury weighs charges and plea options.
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Sean A. West
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Dam
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Maple Festival Draws Thousands to Meyersdale Region
Volunteers and visitors converge on Meyersdale for a three day maple festival ending season. Lois Lape, 17, of Sonni rson High School, is crowned festival queen amid chilly spring weather and maple syrup activities.
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Salisbury
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Control Plan for Materials Issued by NPA
Washington reports the government ordered coordinated controls on materials wages and prices under the National Production Authority NPA with mobilization officials preparing to issue further orders. Mayly Fleischmantz says controlled materials will take months to operate and be essential in case of war, while labor management boards face power disputes and a wage stabilization policy debates proceed. Price stabilization efforts will target manufacturers with a formula to be released in about ten days and operations centered in five Pennsylvania offices. Former Fayette County assessor Frank Hradesky is released on bond of 8000 after a state Supreme Court order pending a motion for a new trial.
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Erle
Wilkes-Barre
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State Superior Court
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Syrup Season Amid Mixed Yields and Price Shifts
The season features uneven output across districts due to cold snaps and temperature swings in March. Producers faced higher retail prices while wholesale demand remained steady, with bulk buyers expected to bid on lower quality syrup as traders anticipate a surge in deliveries in the coming weeks.
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Columbus Dam Soil Tests Move Forward This Summer
Columbus Municipal Authority and State Inspector Lo lerage oversee soil testing to find suitable fill for rebuilding the dam. Five banks were offered to the group at a meeting, with the Forests and Waters Department to oversee test work. Plans and bids are being prepared by Don Williams to determine total project cost, with possible state financial aid under consideration by lawmakers Waterhouse and Gilson.
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Hiedom
Wy W. Waterhouse
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Allen Gilson
Warren
Vandenberg's Condition Worsens in Michigan
Grand Rapids April 12 The condition of Senator Vandenberg aged 87 GOP leader of bipartisan foreign policy has deteriorated for months at his home in Grand Rapids. Doctors held a consultation and a family note cited increasing deficiency as he fails to maintain slight improvement.
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MacArthur to challenge president over Korean policy
General MacArthur plans a return to the United States in a fighting mood to challenge the president who fired him over Korea policy. He and aides aim to press for expansion or appeasement as options, with Republicans seeking a platform to support him.
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Bradley May Be Asked 10 Remain as Head of JCS
Washington April 13 Bradley the five star general was asked to stay on as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the start of the new term. The call to remain comes amid a stormy political controversy over military leadership during the Korean War and questions of duty and retirement rules. Bradley would be the first to hold the JCS chair under the new act creating the post, with succession likely to follow Admiral Forrest Sherman.
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700 College Students Gather at Harrisburg Conference
About 700 Pennsylvania college students attended a four day intercollegiate conference in Harrisburg. Delegates planned sessions with speakers including Dov Fine and Sen Wallace Berirret and Democratic Rep Richard Bolling. The race for student leadership featured candidates Coleman Kriz Manderino Sleeth Norton and Norton among others.
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Missouri
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Temple
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Dick Inson
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Hayer
Ford
All Liquor Laws Consolidated in Philadelphia Bill
A Philadelphia bill consolidates liquor laws with no drastic changes and aims to ease interpretation of liquor and minor age statutes. Sponsored by Rep A H Letzler, it shifts few penalties and requires firms to maintain compliance, with House and Senate committees to consider amendments.
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