Senate probes defective shells in Bulge casualties
The Senate War Investigating Committee opens major inquiry into faulty chemical mortar shells blamed for American battlefield losses in the Battle of the Bulge. It plans a high-priority study of shell failures, with testimony from military and industry figures and a questionnaire to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate War Investigating Committee
Alden H. Walit
Army
Erie Basin Metal Products, Inc
Gaorsson Combine
Investigat
Tacoma
Wash
Paul A. Olson
Rep. Coffee
D-Wash
McGranery
Coffer
Ase
Bmi
Olson
Mitchell
Senate
Magnuson
D-Waal
Brehon
Somervell
Army Service Forces
Alaska
War Department
War Contracts Price Adjustment Board
Fergison
R-Mich
Erie
General Waitt
Chemical Warfare Service
Murray] Garsson
Ete
Inquiry In Fairhaven Sale Draws City Interest
A contentious inquiry in Fairhaven concerns the potential purchase of government owned property by local businessmen. Mayor Kinley’s office confirms a council group is exploring a possible sale to advance housing initiatives and a 100 percent affordable program as details remain unsettled awaiting formal decision.
Butler Camp Closes After Polio Death Feared
Butler county health officials evacuated 140 Pittsburyot and Cleveland children and counselors from Camp Galil on Concquenessing Creek after the death of 18 year old David Schwartz of Brooklyn due to infantile paralysis. The Gaill Association of Cleveland ran the camp, and all campers were sent home with state permission to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avyorlaren Frest
A. W. Lehnerd
Butler County
David Schwartz
Brooklyn
Lehnerd
Perad
Gaill Association of
Cleveland
Truman appoints Keen Johnson as undersecretary of labor
AP reports from Washington that President Truman names Keen Johnson former Kentucky governor to the post. A Peiping dispatch notes U S Marine Corps casualties from a convoy attack near Peiping with twelve Chinese dead among two hundred? Marines killed or ambushed. San Diego reports a four engine plane crash near Camp Kearny kills eleven people including one woman.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Keen Johnson
Kentucky
Peiping
U. S. Marine Corps
Moniay
San Diego
Calif
Camp Kearny
E. A. Turner
Organize New Search for Long Missing Boy
Pittsburg police launch a fresh effort to locate Raymond Bowe Jr. 9, missing 17 days. Two Highland Park officers recruit 500 to 1,000 Boy Scouts to participate in the mobilization as investigators say they feel a strong responsibility in solving the disappearance. The Beales report is expected tomorrow morning.
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Nn Assachsen
Pittsburgh
Highland Park
Raymond Bowe, Jr
Ted Botula
Mike Loptefa
Raymond
Hotun
Beaules
Truman calls for spending reductions to curb inflation
President Truman urged cutting federal outlays to hold spending at low levels amid inflation fears. In a letter to department heads he pressed reductions to ease inflationary pressures, signaling a broader budget discussion at a White House news conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aus
Truman
Mr. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenower
Chester W. Nimke
Army
John &. Steelman
Tru
State Office Rules Dispute At Aero Supply Co
Harrisburg office of Pennsylvania unemployment compensation rules a dispute at Aero Supply Mfg Co. workers on strike amid termit disagreement between labor and management. Eligible for unemployment pay may begin second week in September per ruling. Some veterans may qualify for frozen benefits if they served after Pennsylvania work. Corry Employment Service urges Aero employees to follow current schedule for this week and report again after.
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Aum Supply Mfg. Co., Inc
T. A
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Acro
Tim
State Office
Uwe
Aeva
Geal
Itlerati
Lipa Nyrdes
Aero Supply
Bernard Williams
Corry Employment Service
Aero
Corry
Open Parley To All Treaty Issues Ship Is Sunk In Collision
A 268 ton freighter named American Farmer sank about 100 miles west of Me English after colliding with the ship London Dispatch. Fifty one crew were rescued and 850 tons of vital supplies were aboard. The Addie was damaged and the ship’s speed reduced as the rescue began.
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Associated Prove
New York
Cais
London
Penelec awards new power line contract this week
Penelec awards a large transmission line contract for a 110000 volt route from Starbrick Bradford to Columbus Ohio. The Columbus firm will clear rights of way and erect the line with heavy equipment and a sizable crew. Work to begin within two weeks with offices already established to manage the project.
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Pentsyivants Electro Company
Vins
Starbrick
Bradford
Cy Slumbus
Alyished
Ak Wirrets
Bandied Jiu
Auiel
Operais
Fiit
Mer
Cuitinief
Brish
Warten
Mr. Kean
Bradford Arena
Pensla
Cigarette Price Hike Rumors Stir Local Concern
Nearby store managers report no definite announcement on cigarette price increases though rumors suggest an 18 cent to 28 cent rise per pack may hit local markets. Wholesalers indicate they have not been notified of any change yet and warn the new retail cost could mirror Utica area hikes to around 1.85 per pack for leading brands. The issue comes as tobacco pricing discussions trigger public chatter in Corry.
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Vizwrellas
Jadental
Nave
Utica
Corry
Zorro Officers in Erie Today on Casper Case
Erie's authorities pursue Casper case with Alderman Sohbet and State Police officials guiding the investigation. Prosecution faces complexities as multiple youths are linked to the case, with possible pleas and probation talks under Chief Mani.
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ZORRY
Erie
Casper
Piet Ward
Melvin F. Sohbet
Louis
Polat
John Pun
Wink Garth
Vollett
Fishlkas
Toradora
Will Wy Ronter
Ovni
Damian McLinust
Lo Lily
Weiltie
Yivy
Caayee
Tmanigan
Roy Searah
Corry
Faithaver
Thage
Rehab Bureau to Interview Here at Weekly Sessions
The Rehabilitation Bureau announces interviews for the deaf and physically disabled, held every Wednesday from 9 to 1 at the employment office. Bernard Williams notes the program includes physical restoration, vocational training, employment aid, and prosthetics, with two qualifications: disability that hinders work and financial need. Florence Randall wins new trial in acc accessory charges in husband Charles Runna slaying.
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Harry
Sohiniut
Bureau
Bernard Willians
Winnger
She! Tecy
She Venwrans
Hilgred
Bureau of Republication
Tunehannock
Florence Randall
Sharges
Charles “Runa
Cloudburst Destroys Wyoming Valley as Floods Hit Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre Pa August 4 heavy rain drenched Wyoming Valley flooding streets and inundating business and residential areas. Authorities reported hundreds evacuated and property damage estimated in the thousands as the Susquehanna flood crest rose to near record levels.
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Plymouth
Looilad
Ere
Guffey Names Folmer as New Judge in State
Washington Aug 1 James J P McGranery was confirmed as U S district judge for eastern Pennsylvania. Senators Guffey and Myers backed the nomination of Frederick Y Palmer for the Middle District judgeship to cover three districts. The vote followed Truman’s nomination, with balance among Pennsylvania’s delegation affecting the selections.
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Guffey
Folmer
Myers
Pennsylvania
Malia
Washington
James J. P. McGranery
Philadelphia
Senate
U. S. District Court For
Truman
Himem
Joseph F. Guffey
Francis J. Myers
Botl
Fredericky. Falmer
U. 8
Pennsylvasiaa
Falmer
Aboitlon
Pal
Carrtey
Jann W. Murphy
Pittshareh
David L. Laverence
Fennsylvania
Murphy
Palmer
Automobile Crash Breaks Into Parliament Chamber in London
An auto fleeing a police car plowed through the barriers outside the Houses of Parliament in London early today, entering the Commons chamber and striking the speaker’s dais. One person was killed as the incident interrupted a debate on traffic.
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Parliament Chamber
London
Portwinee
Abelow
Lange Commons
Missing Girl’s Body Found in Reservoir
A 25 year old vacationing woman Miss McGurk disappeared after a Saturday dance with a man named Frank. Her body was found today in a reservoir ten miles from Wareham. Police, assisted by a district attorney and search teams, investigate the cause of death and the identity of the man she left with.
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Darice Hall
Associated Press
ONSHT
Muck
Chester A. Chuvelill
Birth Mc Gurk
Iron Cambridge
Dante Dali
Green Lodge
Tremont
Wareham
Jalm J. Tune
Rober G. Clarke
Tires
Congress Leaders Forc e Early Payment Of GI Bond Plan
Washington August 1 The $3 000 000 000 GI terminal pay bill heads to Truman after Congress clears a bond payment plan. Members oppose five year delay and press to allow immediate cashing of bonds next January. Leaders pledge new bill to permit instant bond conversion to cash.
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Congress
Associated Freon
Washington
Truman
House
Chamber
Republician
Weafler
Joseph W. Martin
Maxsesphusetts
Gavin
Britain
Dwight
Rogers
Molotov Agrees to Greek Delegate Proposal
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov signals willingness to discuss the Greek delegate’s proposal. He opens talks to full discussion while Burniag backs a two thirds rule and contemplates concessions on issues to secure a qualified majority.
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Molotov
Burniag
Paris Peace Talks Open to All Questions Debate at Conference
The Paris peace conference faced a clash over open discussion of draft treaty questions. Molotov backed a Greek push to allow broader debate with a simple majority, while others warned it could block major decisions. Byrnes signaled U S support for two thirds on major matters with a safeguard to refer close votes to the Big Four for special consideration.
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Saris
V. M. Molotev
Paris
Motton
Residenda
Trention
Korestanlin Aghnides
London
Moldhav
Moshy Pifada
Dmitri Z. Manuusky
Unp
Maniuiistir
Nylions
de. Herbert V. Byatt
Manuiléky
U. N
Evatt
Rules Committee
U. S
James F. Byrnes
United States
Byrnes
Willy
Twenty Nine New Officers for Pennsylvania State Police
Harrisburg August 1 announcement lists 29 new officers assigned to field duty as student recruits under Col C M Wilhelm state police commissioner. All veterans of World War II, the recruits completed a two month training course and have been promoted to private first class.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Sosa
Col
C. M. Wilhelm
Haveeen
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Rehab Bureau
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