Berlin Blockade Lift Sought With Face Saved
Reported Soviet efforts to lift the Berlin blockade while preserving prestige. Eastern zone officials pressure Moscow to resume interzonal traffic, with Die Welt citing Baselan ambassador Vladimir Detennessy advising a cautious approach as Anglo American plans stall. Page Six continuation notes German economic ties and a doomed two year plan without Russian cooperation.
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Germany
Die Welt
Hambur
Vladimir Detennessy
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Lawrence Whelwon
Wilkinson
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Wreck at Sparta Causes $350 Damage to Two Cars
In a west end collision near Sparta six miles north of town, two vehicles traveling south on Route 7 collided when Pfister rear ended the other car. Occupants Robert Pfister of Union City and Bruce Prost of Tihtsville escaped injury. Pfister’s car sustained $250 damage and Prost’s $100. both cars left the road into a nearby field. In Montreal, April 18, a widow named Noel Cloutier welcomed triplets born after a manhunt and murder of two police officers. Cloutier was executed despite pleas for a stay due to pregnancy. All three infants are reported doing well.
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Titusville
Wallision
Tourly
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Rowhe
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Robert M. Paéyius
Whiten City
Sailor Home
Bruce Prost
Tihtsville
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Frencis Kinney
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Noel Cloutier
Dancey Murchitt
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Nancy
New Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Mice
A Detroit release reports a new cancer drug candidate halting tumor growth in mice. Dr. George W. Kidder of Amherst College announced that the chemical Cuansyolo blocks cancer cell growth, with potential future human testing after further animal studies.
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Detroit
George W. Kidder
Amherst Colee
Kidder
Epawih
Police Chief Ambrose Metcalfe Shot Dead in Ky
Briales Kentucky Easter Sunday gunplay ends county police chief Ambrose Metcalfe's stormy career. He died on the way to Jurlin hospital after being shot outside Shields Cafe. Two men were arrested and charged with murder. warrants issued for others. Trial set for Friday before Judge Howard. Metcalfe had led a special police force amid dry county tensions and had raided Jackson’s place multiple times.
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Sphitaley
Bid Opening May 4 for Erie Sanding Rigging Repairs
April 18 dispatch from Harrisburg reports the Department of Property and Supplies will open bids on May 4 to restore the sanding rigging of the flagship Niagara at Erie. The department seeks a satisfactory offer to complete the work by September 1, with the vessel berthed on lower State Street in Erie. The Niagara, a former flagship of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, served in the Battle of Lake Erie.
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Corry youths jailed for chicken theft four to eight months
Two Corry youths Paul J. Undstrom and Arthur James McDonald, both 19, pleaded guilty and were sentenced to four to eight months in the Allegheny County Workhouse for stealing five chickens from Michael Volansky on East Columbus Avenue. They were ordered to pay court costs and restitution. Ronald Brown, aged, received probation due to age and lack of participation. The theft followed an arrest after police recovered the birds, with prior police records noted for both youths.
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Ronald Brown
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He County
China Regime Seeks Delay in Surrender Demands
April 18 reports from Nanking say the government seeks to delay surrender demanded by the Communists. Yangtze River front remains tense with about 1,000,000 troops awaiting orders as clashes loom. Li Tsung-en acts for the Communists while Tang En-po commands Nanking defenses.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
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Tang En- Po
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Davis Freed From Murder Charge After Autopsy Report
Harrisburg report states 1 year old Joseph L. Davis was cleared of murder charges as autopsy shows the death resulted from pneumonia. Mrs Morencett, 35, hospitalized with fractured ribs after an argument preceding her death. police had charged Davis but he admitted to shoving during the dispute.
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GOP Substitute Labor Bill Gains Dixie Support
Washington April 1 two Dixie lawmakers predicted southern Democrats will back the Republican substitute labor bill. Senators Taft and others on the Senate Labor Committee are crafting a bill that preserves core Taft Hartley principles while replacing parts of the Wagner Act. They say most southern Democrats who backed Taft Hartley will support the substitute, though they deny any formal coalition.
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Bonus Funding Sparks Pennsylvania Assembly Debate
Harrisburg reports final action on a $500000 World War Two veteran bonus but no funds yet. Voters must approve the bond this fall, with talks of a general sales tax or pari mutuel betting as revenue. If approved, raising money becomes a major task for 1961, potentially requiring a special session.
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Harrisburg
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
House Committee
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Easter Gunfight Ends in Five Deaths in Pullman
A Pullman merchant, Arthur Rinketts Melntyre, armed with a German sharpshooter rifle, killed three officers and a posseman and wounded others before being shot dead near his home. Deputy Sheriff Gilbert W. Chylia and Officer Ross Clear among those hit. two bystanders injured as the ensuing gun battle ended with Melntyre’s death.
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Virwine Melntyre
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Ross Clear
Aires
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Ernest Buck
Pease
Walinded
James D. Roberts
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Lay McEntyre
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Mututyre
W. H. Kershaw
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Janice
Clanette
Tim
MeIntire
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Gallagher
Buckero
Parnell
Will Cover Old Well In Corry Amn Pit
In Corry a local contractor Joseph Hassett plans to cover an abandoned water well on the south side of Ens Smith Street after years of rotted plank and safety concerns from Second Ward children playing nearby. The property was bought from Citebert Reed and had been previously sealed with wood, now deteriorated.
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Joseph Hassett
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Jigo Frem Citebert Reed
Withwood
Youmester
Deep Tier
Corry Merchants To Meet Thursday Evening
Corry merchants gather Thursday at 6 20 p m in the Bos ton Howse to discuss Corry Days plans and other business for the chamber of commerce. Members were notified today of the meeting and preparations for the sale event at month end.
Child Abduction Case Ties Family to Garland Inquiry
A 13 year mystery ends with a Garland investigation into a missing girl reportedly held by her father and brother on a Pittsburgh origin farm. Authorities sought court order to commit her to North Warren State Hospital to gauge potential injuries and neglect amid a long family absence from the area.
Two Auto Crashes Hurt Two Near Warren
Two people were injured in separate morning crashes near Warren. Charles T. Wood, five, suffered a possible shoulder fracture after being hit by Roy Anderson’s car. Anderson claimed the boy darted from parked cars into traffic. Wood is hospitalized for evaluation. Leann Albaugh, five, sustained a cut above the left eye when a Ford coupe driven by Mya Albaugh lost control, rolled, and caused about 400 dollars in damage. The incident occurred on Route 8 near Warren as investigators review the details.
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Evelyn Albaugh
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Albaneh
State Warns of Narcotic Thiefs Amid Pharmacy Thefts
The State House Department warns doctors and pharmacies about rising narcotic thefts across Pennsylvania. Don Gillumy, division chief, notes thefts target doctors offices and pharmacies, with many prescriptions and blank forms stolen. He cites about 220 drug stores nationwide robbed every 30 days for narcotic supplies.
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Gling
Ube
Tai
Gilling
Freedom for Irish Republic Begins Today
Amid cheers and bells in Oubmin Ireland the long struggle ends as 26 counties declare a sovereign Irish Republic the northern counties remaining under British rule. Masses and celebrations mark the moment with tributes to Patrick Pearse and the Easter Uprising.
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Euster
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England
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Patrisk Pearse
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Bulgarian premier named new ministers in Dimitrov absence
Bulgaria forms a new cabinet without Premier Georgi Dimitrov. Suels and Kolarov named deputy and senior ministers as the government reorganizes amid the prime minister's absence. Internal reshuffle follows vintage signs and ongoing political realignments.
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Signi Mubnister
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Georgi Dimitrov
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Republicans push their own health bill plan
Washington April 1949 Associated Press report says Senate chair Elbert Thomas sees slim chances Congress can pass a national health program this session. He notes President Truman may propose a comprehensive bill with compulsory government insurance, while Taft and allies push a voluntary plan funded by federal grants to states. The split in the GOP and administration centers on compulsory versus voluntary insurance and payroll tax funding.
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Truman
Elbert Thomas
D-Wlah
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Taft
Ohio
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Thomas Hetes
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Arit Cisem
American Medical Association
Aielalred Medicing
Conviction of Eisler Upheld by Appeals Court
Washington April 18 The U S Court of Appeals upheld Gerhard Eisler German born Communist in a passport fraud case from August 15 1927 He was sentenced to one to three years The court rejected his claim of lack of jurisdiction since he mailed an application for an exit visa to the State Department An earlier contempt conviction for refusing to testify before the House Un American Activities Committee was also upheld and Eisler faces jail time and a fine A Supreme Court appeal had recently been denied
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Ister
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Supreme Court
New Bedford News Snippet Sums Odd City Report
An unusual item from New Bedford details a convoluted sequence of names and events centered on a local center. The fragment mentions Wilma and Deon in a soap related context with unclear actions or outcomes.
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Bess
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