Empress of the Skies crashes at Shannon Airport
Pan Am Constellation crashes on approach to Shannon Airport Ireland. 300 killed including 19 Americans. One survivor, Marc Wornt of Burbank California, says force threw him from baggage area. Flight carried 21 passengers and 10 crew. origin New York bound. cause under investigation.
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Associated Cross
Shannon
Eire
Pan American World Airways
Marc Wornt
Burbank
Calfornia
Craf
Lockheed Aviation Corporation
Lockheed
New York
George Henderson
Damascus
Washington
State Department
George D. Henderson
Abrap
Saudi Arabia
Basil Warnock
American Wersens Airlines
Norma
Tyee
Tre Tallan
Pakistan
Munnon
Ald Il
Lewis
Fis
Jenying Gonder
New
Landland
Star of Calva
Killin
Iime
Ustus Helji Mehta
Bombay
London
Whey
Sir Homi Mehta
Jombay Rmillionairé
Ian Ka
Wfiohi
Truck Train Crash Kills Two, Wounds Thirty Nine Near Kremlin
A truck collided with a Rock Island freight train near Kremlin Olea province yesterday, derailing three coaches and killing two passengers. Thirty-nine were injured, three critically, with many victims in the struck coach. One victim remained unidentified as rescue efforts continued.
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Kremlin
Olea
Rock Island
P Siding
MW Ritin
Air Force Chief's Policy Faces Senate Debate
Air Force Secretary Symington pledged support for a defense plan backed by President Truman. He argued an air force of 10 groups better serves national security than the larger wartime proposal proposed by Forrestal, while lawmakers pressed for detailed justification.
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Washington
Priew
Crimwala
Air Force
Symington
Air Funces
Bymington Tor
Tyas
Tyros
Scraps Rally Over Housing Bill in Senate Clash
In Washington April, the Taft Ellender Wagner housing bill sparked a Senate clash over amendments. McCarthy urged his 16 amendments, while Taft and allies backed TW proposals approved by the Senate banking committee. Truman pressed speed, urging enactment along Taft's plan through the housing program.
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Associated Pens
Heri Truman
Senate
Senate Winnover
McCarthy
Wis
Olay
Tah
Ohiol
Taft
McArthy
Senate Banking Group
Plunders
Senate House Committee On Housing
House Democratics
White House
House
Senate Banking
Steel Firm to Answer Union Demands Next Tuesday
The Bath Jechem Steel Corp will give a definite answer next Tuesday to United Steelworkers demands for substantial wage increases. Negotiations resumed after a recess and will restart Tuesday with union chairman Joseph P. Molony indicating the wage rise request is pre noted. The union seeks contract improvements for 100,000 Bethlehem workers, with four employees testifying on living costs from plants in Lackawanna Bethlehem Johnstown Steelton and Bethlehem. A plan for social insurance for workers will be taken up at a second meeting next week.
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Associated Fresh New York
Bath
Jechem Steel Corporation
United Steelworkers of America
UTO
Joseph P. Molony
Molony
Bethlehem
Lackswanna
Johnstown
Steelton
Brae Donner
Peniered Courtsel
C. B. Wewell
VFW Puts Plans For New Post Home In Motion
The Archie W Thompson Post VFW plans a new post home at the corner of Lust South and Mill streets with architect Edwin Wehbie of Erie. Specs target bids by July 1 and ground breaking before end of July. Building will cover 120 by 85 feet with separate men’s and women’s facilities and a corner entrance. Basement will include bowling lanes and other recreation. Construction aims to start immediately and be enclosed by autumn for completion this year.
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Archie W. Thompston
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Lust South
Mill Streets
Edwin Wehbie
Erie
VFW
Anglers Report Strong Start to Whrout Season
The opening of the whout season drew many anglers who braved cold wind and rain-swollen streams. Pall and Ed Mould led returns with 10 brook trout each over a foot long, from a stream near envil Content. Arnold Seastead, Spencer Brook, Hunter Darling, and Ralph Sperry also reported sizable catches as clearing skies unlocked better fishing after noon.
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At & N'Clock
Pall
Ed Mould
Shoub
Ofelook
Envil Content
Arnold Seastead
Anthor
Spencer Brook
Ya’dock
Hunter Darling
Ralph Sperry
Pennsylvania educators urge council over state education head
A group of Pennsylvania educators recommended creating a state education council to oversee the public school system with the state superintendent reporting to the council. They argued merit staffing, strong leadership, and adequate funding are needed for effective public education. A separate report notes Edward Westover, 10, drowned in flood waters near Mewapfe y, despite rescue attempts by John Stump.
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Philadelphia
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pennsylvania
State Council of Education
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 18
Mewapfey
Ward Westover
Westover
Chiest
Here
John Stump
Truman Confident Of Re election After White House Remarks
President Truman spoke at a breezy news conference declaring confidence about a second term. He described discussions with NY Democratic leaders Ed Flynn and Paul Fitzpatrick and dodged questions about political interpretations and possible leaks from reporters. The exchange touched on media appearances and public perception of his administration.
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Washington
Jeff Truman
White House
New York
Ed Flynn
Paul Fitzpatrick
Gray
Tria Wild
Flynn
Mile
Truman
New Enlistees Join Company A in Corry Recruiting Push
Nine new enlistees boosted Company A to 32 guardsmen as recruiting targets a 100 men within 80 days to avoid reassigning the unit. Sgt Samuel Minnitte and Sgt Winfield Williams lead the drive, meeting with interested high school youths and noting eligible ex service members may vie for other officer grades.
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Lx Corry
David G. Fenton
Richard L. Geertson
Frank Frisina
James Allen
Richard Halfast
Rean McElroy
Union City
Henry Cole
Eel Corry
Samuel Minnitte
Regular Army
Winfield Williams
Company A
Bolst
Miion City
Minnilie
Wattsburg Man’s Car Recovered by State Police
A Model A automobile described as belonging to Clifford Stampoe of Wattsburg was recovered by State Police earlier this week inside the city limits. No damage was reported to the vehicle and authorities noted a warrant related to the incident.
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Wattsburg
Ora
Clifford Stampoe
Wantaal Jate
Hte
Toyus
Somerset Maple Syrup Processing Plans Reportedly Under Way
Somerset producers outlined a cooperative plan to process and blend maple syrup for New England buyers with a view to future resale in several months. The effort involves a Pennsylvania chain store area and discussions with American officials to set marketing terms and prices.
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Vermont
Ayia
Jared
Nis
Xen
Somerset
Bilending
Inu ' Tn
Yesleday
Hummer Marti
Kdica Farm
Pennsylvania
Colue
Flood danger eases as Ohio River floods recede
Cincinnati dispatch notes rain forecasts reduce flood threat after two days of rising levels. Rivermen warn of lingering damage and potential new flooding if rain continues. Red Cross prepares to aid nearly 4900 families displaced from Virginia, Kentucky, and surrounding areas amid ongoing levee and floodwall work.
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Ohio River Valley
Virginia
Wentucky
Red Cross
Gliln
Ticiens
Syest Viginia
Kentucky
Vote Campaign In Italy Near End Amid Red Hyping
Rome reports the final stage of Italy's bitter campaign as Communist and Leftist maneuvers pace toward a close. A government decree sets a cooling off period and voting begins Sunday morning while guards stand by. Treasury figures show April receipts around 194.0 million and expenditures near 191.0 million with a balance of about 4.59 million.
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Italy
Rome
Haly
Secon
Nnte
Moscow NBC correspondent accused as spy in Soviet press
Moscow April 15 Associated Press reports Robert Magidof, NBC Moscow correspondent for the Nations Broadcasting Company, accused by the Soviet government newspaper Tzves-Lis of acting as a spy for the United States. The secretary Cecilia Nelson claims Magidoll provided documents and reports from U.S. sources and the McGraw-Hill publishing group, allegedly collected during espionage assignments.
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Associated Presy Moscow
Robert Magivoli
Mascow
the Nations Broadcasting Company
Veneto
United States
Nuichioan
Tiatong Jeler
Irv
Tzves- Lis
Cecilia Nelson
Mygtdolh
Posi Hin
Atterlowt
Magidol
Brisiolh Exchange
Anit Yi Vcently
McGragy-Hi Publish
Beer Veading
Inelliwendt
U.S
Pounlier
Ausoeiniud
Atntt
UT. 8
Moxcoy
Tavestin
Magidoff
Mugiduit
Moscow
TSS
I Luis
Agsigrmedita Liksilane
Drivers Escape In Rt 19 Crash
Two drivers narrowly escaped harm after a collision on Route 19, four miles north of Hughes Corner. The incident caused about $350 damage to Bonier's car and $250 to Johnson's. Police reported both cars headed south and north respectively when they sideswiped. Investigating officers continued review to decide on possible arrest.
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Theyraldo
Hughes’ Corsers
Polloo
He Corry
ob-siaMon
Joboron
Westeyville
Richard Faiter
Meadville
Manter
Bonier
Johnson
Jontson
Roxas Stricken At Clark Field
President Manuel Roxas collapsed at Clark Field after a strenuous speech to U S airmen. He was hurried to Maj. Gen. E. L. Ewbank’s quarters where oxygen was administered and his condition initially described as not in danger.
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Manel A. Roxas
Malnomnon Pole
Paline
Roxan
E. L. Ewbank
Clark Field
Manuel Roxas
Clark
U.S
Contempt trial decision delayed by judge and reports
News briefs report delays in Lewis contempt decision as judges postpone rulings. Also mentions U S House appropriations panel starting euroden recovery funding hearings and Truman reacting to events in Bogota with surprise and condolences. Reports on regional tensions and casualty updates amid broader wartime and political notes.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Nihx
RNY
Rapueter
Truman
Corry couple held for fraud in local case
Corry couple Mr and Wir Wicker Must of Bust face fraud charges after a bond set at 49,000. Their case appears tied to local agents and recent unpaid sums. Bond discussions and arrangements were planned at Alderman Meredje Gule brese's office with payments of about 1700 noted.
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Doneress Street
Turnier Tinku
Greyhound Bus
le Firm
Aldermin
Erle
Innllesrel
Lye
Wil de
Brie
Aldermian
Bun Unie Gpicists
Vikimed Lutay
Simuwne Bs
Lipkets
Nighy
Delay Rites Of Liberal Leader In Colombia
A tense political crisis followed the shooting of Eliecer Gaitan as Colombia faced postponement of his funeral. The U S backed funeral plans were delayed after Gaitan’s death touched off nationwide unrest that disrupted the Pan American Conference and split the Organization of American States.
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Associated Press
Bogota
Columbia
Eliecer Galley
Marine Ospina Peres
Elis Wiklow
Unis Coital
International Conference of American States
Pan Amiri In
Regions Organization
Willy She Taller
Organization of American States
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Wein
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Treasury
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Makas Charge
U. A
Roxas
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Paledline
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Greyhound Bus Line
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John L. Lewis
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H. Graham Morison
United Mine Workers
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