Bitter UN debate over pact as Soviet blast looms
In New York, April 14, the United Nations Assembly opened a bitter debate on the North Atlantic pact. Russia accused the alliance of planning war and urged defense by Soviet satellites. Gromyko charged preparations for conflict, while Western allies pressed for unity and swift responses. Britain’s Hector McNeill was to respond to Russia’s charges.
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Washington
Eval
Austin
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Poland
Jorg
Gyumyko
Hector McNei
U S Willing To Renew Talks On German Issues
The United States signaled readiness to receive and study jointly with Britain and France any Russian proposal to lift the Berlin blockade and renew four power talks on Germany. Acheson reiterated that Soviets must lift the blockade unconditionally before discussions resume, while communications remain open if Moscow wishes.
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France
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Associated Press
Washington
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Germany
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Acheson
Frankfurt
Lucius D. Clay
Indicted Banker Reveals Hidden Cash Cache
New York April 14. Federal agents uncover a buried cache of 49122 dollars in a cemetery on Siglo Island. Richard H Crowe led investigators to the hidden funds buried near his grandmother’s tomb after a home visit with his wife and attorney. About 883860 dollars in cash and bonds were allegedly involved, with 13000 still unrecovered.
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New York
Bane
Wiegra
Mney Jeth
Richard H. Crowe
Tnath
Wu Bwo-Hous
Siglo Island
Crowe
U.S
Irving Saynes
Columbus Youth's Appeal Delayed By Court Docket
An appeal by Frank Savko of Columbus on a disorderly conduct conviction has been postponed due to a busy county court docket. Savko was convicted by Police Magistrate Wabhatten after the provisions of a city ordinance. The delay affects the post verdict appeal process.
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Columbus
Frank Savko
Local Schools Close Early for Good Friday Observance
A fragmented notice reports schools in the Carey area releasing early for Good Friday. Banks, state offices, and Penelec will largely close, with employees attending religious services. public schools plan a Monday reopening after Easter weekend.
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Yao Tan
Carey
Edward
Sehool
Uae
House to Clear Way for Recess Until April 25
Washington April 11 The House faced a recess until April 25 as lawmakers pressed a $7.57 trillion appropriation package financing 20 federal agencies for the year starting July 1. The measure, part of a record peacetime defense and veterans benefits package, moved to the Senate after House passage.
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Associaton Press
Washington
Moise
Tennnessee Valley
Surrender Of China Near as Gov Recaptures Kaochiow
NANMING April 1 The government forces recaptured Kaochien 50 miles east of Nanking amid signs of surrender in the civil war while Taiyangchaw 70 miles southeast of Nanking fell to the Reds The Communist radio at Peiping said formal peace talks had begun after 12 days of preliminary work observers saw the eight points led by the Reds as a virtual surrender
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Peiping
Pyramid Clubs Dying Here Still No Payoffs Confirmed
A local rallying cry at Erley and Joca area lenders signals a dying easy money scheme. Reports say new members register others and contribute one to two dollar bills, but the fate of any payments remains unverified. Local leaders deny definite payout plans. skeptics note prior pyramid schemes here have collapsed.
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Erie
Convictions Appealed By All Nine Defendants At Trials
Nineteen high Nazi officials, convicted in the American wartime trials, face sentences ranging from four years to 25 years with credit for time already served. Notable figures include Gottlob Berger and Ernst von Wolzogen with varied terms, while two acquittals occur and dissenting opinions emerge from one judge.
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Déew Pyrson
U. S
Gottlob Berger
Baron Ernst von Wolrsiecker
Vattein
Wate
Tordigh
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Jude Leon W. Powers
Dennison
Niel
Willam
Christiansen
Rea, Wing, Minn
Robert T. Maguire
Portland
Ore
Foreign Office
Welzsaecke
Astate
Wilhelm Keppler
Circle of Friends
Gestapo
Heinelehh Himmler
Keppler
Wilhelm Stucksr
Walter Schellenberg
S5 “Intelligence
Several Towns Hit By Floods
Rains swollen Wheeling Creek flooded Laferty seven miles west of Wheeling, flooding its plant area near Lafferty. The flood shut lights at Lamariy mining town and washed into eight Lamarte homes and other structures along the creek. The Red Cross cited rising water from heavy rain.
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Wheeling W. Va
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Lafferty
Ohi Power Go
Lamariyi
Star Theatre
Red Cross
Agreement Reached On Compromise Aid Measure
Washington reports a conference committee hammered out a $5.68 billion aid measure to fund the Marshall Plan through June 30. The agreement aims to speed passage, with approval of anticipated earmarks and continued support from economic cooperation officials. Senators Bridges Ferguson and Gordon weighed in on the balance of appropriations and authorization, while Administrator Boul Moff signaled openness to possible savings.
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Pergutui
Cordon
Surston
Ferguson
ECA
Europe
Boul Moff
Train wreck kills and injures in Mississippi wreck
A train wreck near Jackson, Mississippi left one person killed and ten injured. Passengers aboard the derailed cars included a mail clerk and other crew, with several hurt but not critically. The collision involved a St Louis to New Orleans service. authorities attributed the damage to a misfortune in the locomotive and cars.
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Askoc
Educators Slate Edinboro Session on Teacher Problems
Northwestern Pennsylvania secondary school educators meet for a three day Edinboro State Teachers College workshop on June 29 21 and 22 to discuss educational problems. Committee includes Floyd Bathurst Seth Gustin D V Sealy H D Harris H C Stillings George Bell etc with Edinboro principal Mr Sheen. Workshop topics cover life adjustment education teacher education rating and preserving American democracy.
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Edinboro State Teachers College
Howard Sheen
Corry High School
Floyd Bathurst
Warrell
Seth Gustin
Mercer
D. V. Sealy
Lawrence Park
H. D. Harris
Warren
Ener
Shark Bites Bather at Tampico Beach
A shark, driven ashore by gunfire and depth charges, bit a bather on Miremar beach yesterday. Others beat the shark to death with sticks and clubs before it could return to the water. The injured man was hospitalized.
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Miremar Beach
Government 10 End Year in Red
Washington April 14 President Truman indicated today he expects government to run a billion dollars in the red for the year ending July 1. He disclosed a special 000000000 appropriation for the Veterans Administration will increase outlays, a fund approved by Congress last Monday. Economic experts in Congress fear the deficit may grow as tax receipts fall short of spending.
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Auto Insurance Bill Moves Through Senate Today
Harrisburg April 14 Legislative action shifts the auto insurance law. The Senate considers delaying the 1945 act and re-enacting the 1934 provisions to require reporting of accidents with damages over $100 and permit license suspensions for nonpayment. Governor Pettit had delayed the 1947 date, and Edward Watson leads the bill to extend coverage and enforcement.
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Harrisburg
Senate
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James H. Dutt
Tate
Edward] Watson
R-Bucks
State Revenue Secretary
Labor Victory Lost In Stormy Senate Session
In Harrisburg on April 4 a pro labor coalition failed to block the Senate Labor Committee from killing a compensation bill. The measure would raise workers compensation and occupational disease benefits based on normal earnings, not actual earnings, sparking broad party opposition. The House previously passed a similar provision, but the Senate vote left the bill stalled with four Republican members absent.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
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Senate
Peavistonith
Area Children Attend Clinic From Corry and Union City
About 61 youngsters from Corry and Union City traveled to Meadville for treatment at the Crippled Children's Clinic. Dr. Michael Skowran of Gile led today’s session, with Mrs. Harper compiling detailed medical histories for each child to share with a specialist. The group will return home this evening in two buses.
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Union City
Uplen
Meadville
Mie
Ora Haypar
Isvirih Slate Tire
DaVis
Suevase Ii Orthopedie
Michael Skowran
Gile
Widow seeks to rescind nuptial pact and claim estate
In Philadelphia on April 14, Mildred W Bdowers Emery, widow of Bradford County multimillionaire Earle Emery, asked the state supreme court to permit rescission of an anti nuptial agreement and to claim her husband’s estate instead. Emery, 70, agreed 13 days before marrying him to receive $50,000 as attire.
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Philadelphia
Bradford County
State Supreme Court
Mildred Wbdowers Emery
Earle
Many Buildings Ordered Evacuated After Tremblings
Seattle April 14 Eight killed and many injured as a powerful earthquake rattled the Puget Sound region. Preliminary losses estimated up to 10 million dollars with downtown buildings and hotels evacuated, churches threatened, and roads blocked as aftershocks continued. Washington Governor Arthur B. Langley urged precaution while Red Cross and relief agencies prepared to aid affected cities including Olympia and Tacoma.
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Ivonlert
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Tamnma
Joint probe opens into ship collision near fogbound bay
Authorities from the Coast Guard and Sun Oil Company opened a joint inquiry into the collision between the Sun Oil tanker Pennsylvania Susy and the Treight American Arctic near the fog shrouded Delayjare Bays. Five crew members died after the crash, the tanker’s blaze spreading and ships losing power as the wreckage drifted.
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