Housing Bill Faces Senate Passage Amid Inflation Fight
The Senate prepared to push a revised housing bill after House passage as Democrats threaten to delay inflation curb legislation. The debate centered on Truman price controls and a separate UN loan, with key figures urging quick action to avoid adjournment.
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Associated Press
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Chiurman Tobey
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Senate Banking Committee
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Hopuilivan Leadey Haliesk
Ani Banking Committee
Wolcott
Mich
Barkley
Kentucky
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Banking Committee
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Truman
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York City
Chinese Flood Sends Massive Death Toll Across Provinces
Reports say the Huang River floods have killed thousands in Hunan and surrounding areas. More than 1,000,000 people were displaced and 42,499 homes destroyed as dikes collapsed. Official figures list 3,489 missing or drowned.
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Slen
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Chenghsten
Warning to drivers on seal coat project areas
City Streets Department and Zalmeck and Son contractors warn drivers and vehicle owners to avoid entering areas where the Bart seal coal has been applied. Barricades and limited traffic will be used as sealing progresses on East South and East Pleasant streets with heavy enforcement and cost recovery for damage.
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Miner Toll and Casualties Reported At Capull Mine
Five men were killed and eight injured early today at the Capull mine, three miles west of here, as rescue and safety crews responded to the accident at the Voontonias Consolidated Company mine on the New River.
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W. von Aug
Ralph Muley
Mew River
Voontonias Consolidated Con) Company
Capull
County tax collection hits eighty percent paid in time
City Treasurer reports eighty percent of county taxes paid before rebate period ended Saturday July 21. Total 1947 duplicate shows higher figures than 1847 with $39 760.50 rebated and $49 560.91 paid on duplex taxes. Real estate and personal property payments totaled $20 456.53 and $fae.ba respectively. The 1947 duplicate included $20 114 on real estate and $4011.14 on personal property. Penalties apply after October 1.
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Lene M. Mullen
Peninnal
School Census Set as Enrollment Appears Steady
Supt. David Swart forecasts little change in Carry area enrollment when schools reopen after Labor Day. June survey shows about 124 new entrants this fall, near last year’s level. Principals Sheen and Wolfe will conduct door to door census over three weeks. senior high expects about 128 new students next month.
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Columbus
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Concord
All Feathers
Missing Sherman Girl Found At Local Theatre
Four year old Voight girl wandered from home in Chatauque county at 7:30 PM and was missing by 8 PM. Fire volunteers searched the village and found her at the town theater enjoying a movie program. Treasury report notes August receipts and debt changes.
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Chawtauque County
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Western envoys ironing out last minor disputes
Moscow reports indicate the three western powers may press Russia for settlement of east west issues. A possible Big Four communique and a new foreign ministers meeting were anticipated as disputes among the United States Britain and France looked set to be resolved.
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Dios
July Traffic Accidents Counted By State Police
Lieutenant James F. P. Maroney reports Erie county state police documented 61 July traffic accidents on rural highways with one fatality, 23 injuries affecting 40 persons, and 27 property damage cases. Total damage reached 420 1070, with 366 arrests for traffic violations and a rise in enforcement noted to reduce crashes.
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Pennsylvania
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Lawrence Parks
Erie County
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Syerae
Crump Forces Suffer Setback in Tennessee
A chaotic election day report from Nashville notes a setback for Crump amid confusion and misreporting. The story details disrupted polling and unclear results affecting Democratic alignment and local political figures.
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Tennessee
Guard Alert Amid Rioting Flares in Polk County
An alert reports rioting flares near Cleveland and Bradley County. Troops from First Battalion 2740 Regimental Combat Tests await orders to move into Polk, as Governor Mecord and General Hilton Butler address the tense situation.
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Polk
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Copperhill Bent County News Roundup From Primary Night
Wounded in an ambush last night was reported as the Shariff's office in Benton declined to discuss the hooting. In Copperhill and Bent, results showed a 74 year old Crimp defeated, with both parties trailing in Senate and governor races. Kefauver and Bunwiting claimed victory as Browning led in reelection efforts. Cayrall Reeve won the GOP nomination for a Senate seat, Roy Ad Wan named the Republican nominee for governor.
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Ford Car Prices Rise Again Amid Inflation Pressures
Ford Motor Co lifted prices about five percent following its third price hike in under a year. Rising materials and labor costs plus shortages pushed margins, with earlier cuts and later increases cited by President Henry Ford II to curb inflation. Significant price moves affected most Ford models, including the six cylinder coupe.
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Milk price board stands firm on area price hike
In Harrisburg the State Milk Control Commission maintained a two to one majority in backing a rise in area milk prices. Judge Snyder and fellow commissioner Charley J. Lough spoke amid talks of further hearings. A proposed decay in retail prices for Philadelphia was floated while farmers would gain from 3.08 to 3.24 dollars per hundred pounds for Class One milk.
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Tax Refund Rules for Service Members from Corry Area
Erie revenue official Patrick Gallagher notes tax refunds are available for service members who died while in uniform from 1941 to 1947. Raymond Tanner lists 33 deceased servicemen from Corry Columbus and Antonia City. families may file rebates for years before 1991 by submitting forms via Tanner before December 18.
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Erie
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Pizor Named Commander of Company A
Pizor is named commander of Company A at 119 East Wrederigk Street by order from the Adj utant General's Office Herrisburg. Captain Pizor succeeds resigned Captain Rasseles Brown, effective August 3, with prior service in World War I and training at Park Sill Oklahoma.
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Rail and depot plans discussed by Erie and Pennsylvania officials
Conferees in Il oliveenrlier Week outlined possible rail changes. A new passenger station would rise across Canter Street while the freight houses of both lines may be consolidated. The Erie office could move to the west end of the building with an express building further west.
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Probers accuse administration of blocking inquiry
Washington dispatch reports senators suspending public hearings on Communist spy ring charges due to alleged withholding by the Truman administration. House committee probes underground witness interviews amid claims the delay aims to divert attention from GOP pressure and government evasion.
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Fire damages Born Dairy Co. building. 40 trapped, $8000 loss
Fire at 21 North Perry Square caused about $8000 damage to the rear of the Born Dairy Co. building. About 40 persons were routed from the second floor as flames confined to clerks quarters were seen by Robert Eckenbaum and an alarm sounded shortly after 9:18 p.m. Fire officials believe a caretaker may have started the smoldering blaze.
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North Perry Square
Robert Eekenbaum
A. Mauger
W. J. Quinn
West Str Street
Wong
Bisving
Caretaker and Four Horses Die in Butler Barn Fire
A Butler County fire destroyed a large barn last night killing caretaker Lov Patton and four race horses. The body of Patton was found among the ruins after the blaze was put out. Firemen say Patton likely slept when the fire began. The owner, ASgt. Richards, estimates the loss at around 30000 dollars.
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Butler County
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Erotinus
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Home Building Shows Uptick in New Homes Permits
City reports fifteen to twenty new houses near completion by mid year with strong demand for rentals and office alterations. Building permits issued since January total about fifty for new homes and crew list notes brisk activity despite rent control constraints.
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