High Command Views 2 Million Men For Peacetime Force
The joint chiefs with policy planners say two million volunteers and reserves are enough for defense. They propose an advisory group to Forrestal and a peacetime force plan aligned with National Security Council aims. The report includes Army 837000 regulars, Navy 556000, Air Force 502000, plus reserves and Marine totals.
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Associated Press
Washington
High Command
Joint Chiefs of
Staf
Joint Chiefs
Army
Navy
Air Force
Chins jAdm
William D. Leahy
Winitny
Secre Ary
Desptige Forrestal
National Security Counell
Truman
Stalu Marshall
Porrestal
Forrestal
Vallery
New York
Aueordinrdy
National Guard
BO Battalline
Stock Exchange Strike Ends After Walkouts and Protests
In New York on April 29 a strike by Exchange workers ended after disturbances and laydowns outside the New York Stock Exchange. AFL members reported a vote to return to work, with police on hand as pickers staged layins and demonstrations at entrances.
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New York
Layedowns
Pickens
United Pinweelel
AFL
At & Spiecn
David Exefe
Ratirn
KDOW
Snjoh Willinalys
Staoke Dxehwne Sm
Sthoke “Exchange
Steihovi
Diet Juleftin
Wen Tions Ee Sey
Thermaldnit Union
Sallors Union
Ie Bacific
APT
Pickers
Syeck Exchange
Ther
Astar
PLAN DRIVE ON SHADY DEALS IN HOME SALES
U S attorney will seek indictments against six contractors agents and homeowners tied to shady home sale practices. Veterans reports of under the counter payments 500 to 2000 per home prompted the probe into false statements and National Servicemen Readjustment Act clauses. Penalties include 10000 fine and up to ten years in prison.
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Pittsburgh
U. S. Attorney's Office
Federal Grand Jury
Elliott W. Pinkel
Finkel
Veteras
Aero Union to Meet Again on New Contract
Talks between Aero Supply Mfg Co and the Tremnupional Ascoriat ion of Machinists Imnges resume in Lope tomorrow with Goyer Stain arook of Wie Uf con ciliation and mediation service expected to guide the process. Payrolls exceed 400,000 and union officials previously rejected a five cent hourly raise, as negotiators strive for a new wage scale amid tense prospects.
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Aero Supply Mfg. Co., Inc
Tireetors
Ine Aero Company
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad diesel wrecks derail near Cincinnati
April 28 in Terrace Park Cincinnati a Pennsylvania Railroad 6000 horsepower diesel freight locomotive derailed on the way from Harrisburg to Harrisburg. No injuries. two crew members identified as W M Jordan and HL Wilts. Five rescued later from a burning Carrick home on April 29 include Ott a Radul and family tenants.
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Hamilton County
W. M. Jordan
HL. B. Wilts
Pittsburgh
Carrick
Mia
Otta Radual
Mim
Mire
Walter Matterly
Wgeyear-Ole Joseph Matterly
Williou
Corry workers to save taxes after Saturday
The piece notes changes under the Revenue Act of 1947 affecting take home pay, with some employers implementing the change this week and others next pay period. It quotes Stanley Granger of the Internal Revenue Service on a new withholding form and the period of credit for the first four months.
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IMB
Bureau of Tylembl
Puushunzh
Stanley Granger
Pittsburgh
Internal Revenue
Buffalo Police Seek Phony Check Artist Robert Stewart
City authorities say a man named Robert Stewart faces six bad check charges and a misrepresentation count, with extradition to Corry planned. He was captured in New York City after attempting a bogus hospital check, posing as a dentist, and prior visits include a priest and clergy connections.
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Buffalo
Robert Stewart
Corry
Stewart
New York City
Robert Stewart Hay
Union City
Aelogtoy
Poxing
North Wartet State Hospital
Communists to Stage May Day Alone in Western Capitals
Western European capitals plan labor day events with Socialists and moderate unions snubbing Communists. The May Day holiday, born from a 1890 socialist congress in Paris, is marked by limited Communist celebrations in cities like London Oslo Paris Berlin Amsterdam Brussels and Copenhagen.
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Wy Menenie Creas
London
Western
Europe
Paris
Rhendad
Oslo
Berlin
Amsterdam
Brussels
Copenhagen
Strike held as serious threat to nation's economy
Federal conciliators rushed from Washington to Chicago to avert a potential nationwide railroad strike set for May 1 by two operating unions. Employers and three unions debated wage and rules amid a fragile stalemate. one key union did not join the notice. Officials warned a stoppage could cripple 225000 mile network and hurt the economy.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Washington
Frank Douglas
National Railway Mediation Board
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Switchmen's Union Bt America
Waslixet
Bami
Piexto
Brotherhood of Lovomotive Engineers
Uyion
Sursiors
Brotherhonds
Tuitons
Douglas
Arabs Reject French Plan for Jerusalem Police Force
Arab leaders rejected a French proposal for an international volunteer police force to guard Jerusalem. Jews accepted a 000 man elite force and a truce, while Jamal Husseini urged the UN not to send foreign troops, calling it abhorrent to Arabs. Moshe Shertok said Jews backed the UN force for Jerusalem.
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Presa Lake
Jerusalem
Holy Places
Jamal Husseini
Arab Higher Committee For
Palestine
United Nations Rushes Council
Fern
Hussein
Moshe Shertok
Jewish Agency
U. N
President Gruman proposes merged draft and universal training plan
Washington April 29 President Gruman said he sent proposals to combine temporary draft with a universal training program. He called blending the two a acceptable compromise after talks with Congress. In Amman Trans Jordan April 29 Army commander Abdi Mah said forces move from Baghdad toward Palestine and will pass through Trans-Jordan to aid rescue efforts.
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Washington
Gruman
Congress
Amman
Trans-Jordan
Airgent Abdi Mah
Trad
Baghdad
Palestine
Abdullah
Marshall named policy aide on Palestine crisis
The State Department announced Maj. Gen. John H. Hilldring will oversee Palestine policy, with a new assistant to coordinate American efforts. The move follows discussions with allied nations on steps toward a possible international approach and a potential military government scenario if troops are deployed.
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Pres
Wasilington
John H. Hilldring
Witt
Avub
United States
Palestine
Alreauy
Aloe
Willy
Hilidrime
Mer. S
Ameri
Uy Marshall
Palestina
Oleo Battle Moves to Senate Over Federal Tax Repeal
Washington April 28 The House voted 260 to 106 to repeal the federal taxes on oleomargarine amid dairy bloc opposition. Debate shifts to the Senate where leaders forecast a tough fight over packaging and price controls as reform measures face committee battles.
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House
Associated Press
Washington
Vlesiargarine
Senate
Tait
Han
Republican Policy Committee
Senate Agricuin’ Quidioance Committees
Bette
Chatman Millikin
R-Golo
Finance Committee
Millikin
Church Women Weigh Motion Picture Standards
An Associated Press report from Harrisburg notes the Pennsylvania Council of Church Women studied a motion picture code today. Mrs Jesse M Bader national chair urged churches to appoint a motion picture chairman to collaborate with local cinema managers to introduce better films into communities.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Council of Church Women
Irs
Jesse M. Bader
Moition Picture Council
New Castle Adopts Daylight Saving Time
New Castle voters approved daylight saving time, making the city officially on DST. Schools began earlier as residents chose to align with the time change. Local officials and businesses prepared for the shift despite incomplete prior DST adoption in some sectors.
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New Castle
D.8.t. This Year, When It Came So In Thesdlay
Riy
Man Held After Fatal Shooting Of Police Chief
In Adamsville Kentucky an armed suspect shot and killed Police Chief Burkes during a confrontation. The assailant, described as 60 year old Barrow, fired as officers attempted to subdue him, then fled the scene before deputies closed in. Capers Crumbaugh, 45, helped restrain the suspect and assist Burkes before the crowd scattered.
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Adamville
Degla
Offeer
Olive
Shenitt
Hels
Attenton
Umulhu News
Crumbanuh
Burkes
Adalvyille
Louppouty
Juab
Tennessee Line
Russallville
Essohall Under One Management At Local Eatery
Harry Blunt and co operator take helm of the Stalion restaurant, now 24 hour service with sand aviches and short orders. Gerald Hoyt previously ran it. new HOHE facilities and laundry showers planned. Well Kenowip Lupen trailers to be shown by appointment. William Randill expected to operate the station with Blant, timing unclear.
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Harry Blunt
Ity
Biss Hil
Ull
West Smit Strait
Will Lakes Jets
Erijilet Managementum
Salijrdsy
Lurtig Storting
Serlay
Macroverutus Ab
Stalion
Mir
Plunin
Ayn
Vna
Willam Fiscus
Miarienyilte
Gerald Hoyt
Juro
Castle
Prairie’ Schooner
DuPage
Handwritten will upholds Corry man's estate claim
Erie County Orphans Court rules in favor of Mabel Darrow former wife as beneficiary of Eyton F Darrow estate valued at 4429. The May 22 1947 death prompted administration by Perry Darrow, but a 1985 handwritten will dated November 30 1985 declared the entire estate goes to Mabel. The court found the divorce settlement did not constitute a full property settlement.
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Erie
Eyton F Darson
Brookstreet
Perry Darrow
Tinea
Mabel Darrow
Dirrows
Mudge J
Orin Waite
Darrow
Aivista
Arabs routed near Samarah in Jordan Valley clashes
Reports from Jerusalem say Jewish forces claimed a series of victories around the Jordan River valley near Samarah. Haganah claimed to have routed Arab troops in a key hours long battle and seized a police station near Sunakeh. Fleeing residents moved south toward the Egyptian border as fighting stretched toward Tel Aviv and Jaffa.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Rangirj
Jordan River
Sea of Galilee
Haila
Beisan
Siid
Sunakeh
Avis
Samakah
Davitt
le Beisany
Hsr al
Avs
Tymsdurdan
Teil
Gevher
Wahey
Jordan Blynr
Faike
Jaffa
Lawa
Bit Yan
Irpun
Daitt
Tel Aviv
Ipon Jefia
Holy Tand
4Unis
Susalem
Chiro
Palestine
Quick Thinking Pilot Saves Plane in Engine Failure
A quick thinking pilot aboard an Americai Airways transport, with 43 passengers, dived 3000 feet to blow out a fire in the engine. Captain S. Swanson maintained control as the DC aircraft continued to the Cleveland airport, passengers reporting engine flames and wing damage.
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Cleveland
Apel
Americax Alrlines
Swanstih
Milfey
Piu
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