New bomb casing now revealed in atomic era threats
Washington reports that the United States is developing specialized bomb casings to deploy powerful new explosives. Officials hint at varied designs for deep underground strikes, airbursts, and remotely delivered ordnance, signaling a shift from single size and type to versatile atomic weapons for broad targets.
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Hess
Washington
United States
Idlistetad
Defense
Tnlusom
Sys Dohnsor
Hipivogee
Hiroshima
Nawa
Johnson
Natme Ls
Corry
Excise Tax Cut Okayed by House Ways Panel
Washington April 25 Associated Press says the Ways and Means Committee voted to cut the federal excise tax on tickets from 20 to 10 percent and approved another 240 million dollars in reductions. The total tentatively approved cuts reach 875 million, near the president’s proposed 190 million reduction. President Truman has threatened a veto if his overall recommendations are ignored. Mae West May Go On TV. Pittsburgh April 26 reports Mae West, star of stage and screen, will appear in a revival of her play Diamond Lil, announced during her visit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tovise Ways and Means
Truman
Mae West
Pittsburgh
Uscreen Mir
Aputariha
Hint Agreement Near On Wages In Phone Dispute
The Associated Press reports talks between Telephone Workers and Bell system affiliates toward a wage settlement after a seven month dispute. Union leaders say a broad wage rise up to over $64 weekly is possible while some factions warn of continued actions though a federal mediation step may be considered.
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Associated Press
New York
Medicies
CTO Communications Workers of Ameri~ Co. Vcway
Bell
Coxposition
Amer- Teas! Telephone and Telegaph Co
Tiren
Pra
Dell
Western Electric Co
Cnn
Joseph A. Beirne
CWA
Washington
Cyrus 5. Ching
Federsl Mexiinition Service
Snes
Setulae Untess
Crenaley
Cressey
Brinks Robbery Suspects Rounded Up in Washington
Washington police arrested seven men in a roundup of holdup suspects linked to a $1 million Brinks robbery in Boston last January. Officers found a Brinks uniform at a house where three detainees were held and reported the gang may have confessed to three major Washington area robberies and about $50,000 in extra sums.
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Washington
Poice
Brinks Armored Car Service
Brinks
Boston
Robert Jett
Barrett
Rethern
Prince George County
Maryland
Defenise Heights
Vote Hike In Defense Spending
Washington April 23 House appropriations subcommittee unanimously recommended a 450 million dollar boost in defense funds. The plan adds mainly for Air Force and Navy procurement and conversion programs, with a total omnibus bill before the House for possible amendments.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Kent
Johnson
Appropriations Committee
Air Force
Navy
Subcommittee
Gannon D-Ma
Omar Bradley
Senate Appropriations Su
House Committee
Defense Department
Truman
Congress
Baltic Sea
Corey Tas
John Maragon Convicted In Senate Lie Case
Washington reports John Maragon was convicted by a federal district court jury after a 1 hour 36 minute deliberation on charges that he lied to Senate investigators about bank accounts and business ties from 1945 to 1948. He was cleared of the main count alleging no government money received for renovations. In a separate item, a New York traffic patrolman’s son, 15, Donald Finn, killed himself with his father’s revolver after his report card raised concerns. His mother found him in his bed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maragon
White House
Senate
Federal District Court
Texas
Albert Verley and
Cou 1
Chicago
State Department
Aginst Hin
Fainuumay
New York
Donald Finn
Hinself
Timothy Finn
Works
Rebate on City Taxes Ends This Saturday
City taxpayers have until Saturday noon to take advantage of the two per cent rebate on all city taxes. City Treasurer Trene Mullen announced that $4,917 of a $102,193 delinquent amount has been paid to date, compared with $42,709 for the same period last year. Taxes may be voided under state law penalties after June, with penalties added after June 30.
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Cma
City Treaswer Trene Mullen
Ivernso Ie
Miners Case Appealed in U S Court of Appeals
Washington April 3 government appeals to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals to punish John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers for continuing strike action after Judge Richmond Keech ordered them back to work The brief argues Keech erred in excluding evidence tied to other UMW matters and that the union and its officers should be held liable for contempt of court A parallel note reports AP president renamed with Robert McLean re elected president and Vice Presidents Dolphi Monns Ethridge named in a separate notice
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Washington
US & Circut Court of Appeals
John L. Lewis
Tuck
Justice Department Ly Nnlam
Hichmond
Keech
Mine Workers
Keech Hat
Walla
Wontrack
Alan Goldsborough
Striks
Goldsborbuch
Union
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Friedman
Navy
NH. Collsson
UMW
Motison
Goll
Keett
New York
Robert Mclean
Philadelphia
Dolphi Mons
Lawrence, Kas
Journal-World
Prat
Mark Ethridge
Louisville Courier
Journal
Corry Days 10 Sale Opens Tomorrow in Town
The Corry Days sale begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday with special reduced prices on spring items. Merchants and clerks have updated many prices while promoting window displays featuring a large bunny and black dinner themes. The event aims to attract shoppers with a large selection, ongoing promotional efforts, and lower costs for buyers across participating stores.
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Buren
Partiipatine
Jounal
Anc Choppers
Newpoint
Amplement Boston
Call for bids on Corry P D work at Gary Post Office
The Gary Post Office announces a bid process for an interior improvement project at the local office. Specifications call for a new stoker and boiler, fluorescent lighting, plumbing, and a completion target of May 12 after award. The project is the second major renovation in two years.
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Gary Post Ofice
I Tish GE
Toca
Pittsburgh Beers salesman shot after botched robbery
Pittsburgh April 26 A beer salesman and former lightweight boxer Henry Kratser of Brentwood was shot in the Alleghany Sportsman's Club while trying to thwart a robbery. He was treated for bullet wounds to the left hand right hand and left thigh. Police say the attackers forced another man at gunpoint before escaping.
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Pittsburgh
Conmen’s
Tscuffle
Alleghany Sportsman's Club
Henry Kratser
Brentwood
Krause Wall
Bermuse
Gasoline Price Boosted .7 Cent
The Atlantic Refining Co announced a seven tenth cent increase in gasoline prices, effective immediately, citing Gulf Coast refinery strength and past price trends. The move is expected to raise motorists’ costs, with details on pass-through to the public yet unclear.
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Orsuuer Oneritees
Euilun
Bat vonNiar
Pranium Gasolines
Atlantic Refinine Co
Bnesset
Allie Eels
Merease Mss Sieddard
Atlantic
Assy
Gulf Coast
Inzikket
Peeslar
Gentyndethyl
Corry
YMCA meeting honors long serving members at church
A YMCA district gathering at the Methodist Church honored F. Whittlesey with a pocket testament and David Hillstrom for decades of service. Dr. Robert F. Gelbreath urged youth focus on vocational and spiritual needs, as Kent reflected on YMCA district history and Harrisburg legislative models. Music by Corry High School complemented the event.
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Methodist Church
F. &. Whittlesey
David A. Hillstrom
Robert F. Gelbreath
First Presbyterian Church of
New Castle
Galbreath
W Haines Kent
Legislatuire
Harrisburg
Corry
Clarence Mountains
Tre. Leland Johnston
Bradford
Cho
Royal Select Masters
Pennsylphia
Hinaman
Masonic Organization
Bars C. Cassell
Labour Victory Stuns Commons by Five Votes
London April 26 The Labor Government barely survived a parliamentary defeat by five votes on a government proposal to double gasoline taxes to a shilling. The narrow 804 to 288 tally came despite opposition from Churchill’s Conservatives and the Liberal Party. If defeated the prime minister would face resignation and possible new elections.
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Associated Press
London
Aynge
Marronest
Ineim
House of Commans
Pel Vruaty
Syinwss
Orces
Wiitor Churchill
Liberal Party
Labor
Gu Ivous
Cen- Lune
Colibry
de Kine
Thwan
Aisler
Betes
Two Teens Charged in City Bicycle Thefts
Police arrested Kenneth Joy aged 17 and Paul Paver aged 16 after a local tip led to recovery of stolen bicycles linked to a recent spike in thefts. Both pleaded guilty at a hearing before Alderman M. S. Cabbett and were bound over for Erie County Court with bail set at $500. case may shift to juvenile court due to ages and offense nature. The youths reportedly took bikes from near Rex Theatre and Dougherty's Tavern, riding them through the area before arrest.
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Kenneth Joy
East South Street
Paul Paver
East Pleasant Street
M. S Cabbett
Corm
Erie County Court
Rex Theatre
Uni
Jos
Dougherty's
Vehi
Ex FBI Informer Safe in New York City
A missing witness in the Owen Lattimore case reappeared in New York City. John Huber, former FBI informer, phoned his wife from Mine Vernon New York claiming a blackout and fear about a Senate inquiry subpoena. He reportedly left Washington hotel with another witness and was traced to a New York restaurant before vanishing again, prompting further testimony delays.
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Associated Press
Washington
Owen Lattimore
Wastington
John’ J. Haber
Mi. Vernon
Senate
Chives
Gommilnisue
Edward F Morgan
Saidine
Huber
Huter
Morgan Adc M
Jack Stone
Brower
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Frederick
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FSI
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Kerley
New ‘York
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