Vinson eyed as potential 1952 Democratic candidate
Amid Capitol Hill chatter on August 6, 1951, Chief Justice Fred Vinson was floated as a possible Democratic presidential contender. Though Vinson would leave the Supreme Court, friends say he might be persuaded to run if Truman wants a late surge, with other party leaders weighing his fit for the party’s fair deal wing and southern strategy.
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Associated Prey
Washington
Fred Vinson
Capitol Hill
Vinson
Trims
Thurman
Congress
Truman
Mults
Kefanger
D-Tenn
Portland
Ore
Kefnuver
Epstar
Dwight D- Eisenhower
White House
Eisenhower
Trumacy
Europe
Senator Duff
Rpa
G. Mason Owleth
Pennsylvania
Duff
Owlett
Mer Benster
Joseph Grundy
Tom
I! i
New York
Cold Wave Grips Corry District Overnight
Temperatures plunged as a mass of cold air from Canadian regions swept across Corry and surrounding rural areas yesterday morning. Officials report ground thaw limited and no major incidents. forecasters warn of continued cool conditions into the week with highs near the 70s expected later.
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Hmiistsiy
Dory
Mercury
Aubuss
Sind
Office Rejects Plea of Local Convict in Labor Day Case
The DeKalb County district attorney declined a request from Jess Allen and two co defendants for commutation of a prison term handed down after a Labor Day fining spree that ended with Allen being shot by Cpl. Leslie Kelly. Allen, who tricked his wife during the event, had been sentenced to two and a half to seven years after his attempt to slash several others and an ensuing confrontation near Strane’s East South Street residence. Police noted Allen offered little cooperation and had pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing before changing to a county court plea.
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Hie
A | Dee
Jess Allen
Tarraer Corey
Thienlly
Distelel
Damian McLaughlin
Allen
Harlan Strane
Cary
Cpl
Leslie Kelly
Tes
Arr
Im County Court
Nine Believed Dead In Navy Bomber Crash
The 13th Naval District reports a Navy patrol bomber crashed into Puget Sound near Smith Island about a mile north of Whidbey Island at 8 50 p m PST. Nine men were aboard and two bodies were recovered within an hour, with search and recovery by helicopter to Whidbey Island Naval Station ongoing.
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Shattue
Navy District
Navy
Puget Sound
Mile
Tosl
Smith Island
Whidbey Island
Puget South
13Th Naval District
Pst
Methbeey Af
Navy Nlare
Eight Killed In English Wi Wreck At Ford Junction
At least eight people died and more than 60 injured in a railroad collision at Ford Junction, England. An electric locomotive struck the rear of a stationary southbound train, causing several coaches to telescope. Most victims were vacationers heading for a seaside holiday.
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Ford Junction
Eng
Noll
London
Sem
Barik Haliday
Airplane Collision Over Garrison NY Injures One Pilot
A Marine Corps plane and a private craft collided above the airport at Garrison New York. Both aircraft made skillful landings. only one pilot sustained injuries. One plane lost an engine and the other a wheel in the crash.
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Garrison
N.Y
Marine Corps
Woman Injured in Auto Smashup Near Lowville
A two car collision near Lowville left one woman in fair condition at Sie Memorial Hospital in Union City. Jamestown origin resident Ta O'Connor suffered a severely injured left ankle. another woman, Mrs Oryel Keeney of Ol City, had a sprained neck and bruises but declined treatment. Drivers Clinton Breneman of Celagun and Orel Keeney of Ol City, both southbound on Route 69, collided when Keeney stopped at Route 8 junction. Breneman failed to stop, hitting Keeney's rear. ambulance transported Mrs O’Connor. Police continue to investigate possible charges.
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Stem
Union City
Jamestown
Sie Memorial Hospital
Oiun City
Lainville
Corry
Uutestaston
Ta O'Connor
Oryel Keeney
Off City
Clinton
Brenerman
Celagun
Orel Keeney
Ol Ciny
Keeney
Op Sien
Breneman
I Studebaker
Nine hurt in area over weekend
Nine persons were treated at Corry Memorial Hospital over the weekend for injuries from accidents across the Corry area. Cases ranged from a golf club dislocation to motor vehicle tumbles, falls from horses, pipeline burns, and foreign-body eye injuries.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Corry
Nick" Carter
Corry Country Club
Tory
Carter
Edward Koniecahy
Erie
Leroy Halfast
Raymond Halfast
Spartansburg
Robert Kingensmaith
Clymer
Thiene
Corry Ri
Rian Donaldson
Bruce Donaldson
Spring [Orsek
Lawrence Peters
SLAIN BY BANDIT NEAR WASHINGTON STORE
Washington district records show Samuel Copperman reported a $2,800 robbery at his liquor store. Police traced the incident, then a week later Copperman was shot and killed while closing his shop. Authorities quote the owner as fearing a fatal outcome after confessing to ample cash on hand.
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Washington
Samuel Conperman
Washiniston Naior
Copperman
Willie $45 Inc
Pofice
Hs Own Deathyarpfapthy
Hyul
Army cadets admit cheating at West Point exams
Army officer denies charges while several cadets admit cheating after a campus inquiry. Report states 90 cadets faced possible dismissal under the honor system. football players' involvement cited though official staff deny wrongdoing. Sources say exams were cribbed through friend-to-friend exchanges amid sectional testing.
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Associated Pres West Point
Military Academy
Prion
Fom
West Point
Mae
Army
Ty Washington
Uf Deci
Ole Wie
Seulidul
Har
Ald J. Loehiein
Iallye
Loehiein
Kimball
Mancay
Earl Binik
Sabis
Local slaying case heads list in September court term
Erie county court to convene August 21 for the September grand jury with Charles Huffmann, 22, in jail on murder charges of his 15 month old daughter. Huffmann admits kicking the child but his attorney may plead not guilty. Other cases include James Calvin Smith, charged with murdering his estranged wife, plus numerous morals cases and additional indictments for the grand jury.
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Charles Huffmann
Charles Huffman
Corry
Erie County Court House
Huffman
James Calvin
Smit
Eris Negro
Briestrest
Ihe
Rand Juiry
Cine
Half Of Rubber Industry CIO Agree On Wage Hike
The Big Four rubber firms and CIO unions reached a wage agreement covering about 24,000 workers in eight sites. The 13 cent general increase includes eight cents pending approval by the Federal Wage Stabilization Board. The pact affects Firestone plants in Akron Los Angeles Memphis Des Moines Fall River Pottstown New Castle and Noblestown.
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Claveland
CIO
Unitei
Ribber
Anebedse Pilestine Tireard
Albion
Cruse
Monichay
Albner Co
New York
BF Goodvieh
Goodyear
Ghoerich
Wheyno Union
New York City
Bristol, Ft, East
U. S. Rubber
Jack Aon
UAW
Firestone
Ite
Akron
Los Angeles
Memphis
Des Moines
Fall River
Mass
Pottstown Pa
New Cassle
Noblestown
Ind
Wysign
Federal
Fine's Income Tax Proposal Faces New Test In Senate
Gov John S Fine's income tax plan faces a renewed test as the Senate finance committee considers it. Chairman T Newell Wood said a Thursday or Friday meeting would decide whether the measure advances to the floor. The bill, approved by the House, has stalled in the Senate amid Republican opposition and a potential 17-member vote split. If brought to the floor, decisive action hinges on Democratic support and committee dynamics.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
John S. Fine
Senate Finance Committee
T. Newell Wood
Rluzerne
Gav.dohin S. Fines
Senate
T Newell Wood
House
GOP
Finance Committee
500 Attend VFW Summer Picnic
Excellent weather drew about 500 members of the Gt. Archie W. Thompson Post VFW to the post annual Summer picnic at Sekerak's Grove. The committee served breakfast and a luncheon featuring Potitto salad baked beans rolls and relishes. Entertainment included cards and music during the afternoon.
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Archie W. Thompson Post
Post
Sekerak’s Grove
Circus Set for Wednesday Two Performances Here
The Great Hagen Brothers Circus returns under Gor vty Kiwanis sponsorship for two shows on Wednesday at 4:45 p m and 8:15 a m. Headlining acts include Captain Christy aerial trainer with his cage of tinsel, Miss LaLaine premiere aerial artist, Lea and Josephine Cisen, the Aerial Bullet, Clar Canine Comedians, the Gorders, Speed Hart led clowns, and a Sher land ponies display. The Hagen Brothers Ghouts Black and White Liberty Floats, and many other acts fill the two hour program.
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Allie
Bi Surry
Gorvty Kiwanis
Chi the Great Hagen Brothers
Isbel
Captain Christy
America
Miss LaLain
Lea
Josephine Cisen
Speed Hart
Hagen
Boyle Confers With President Denies Resigning Dem Chair
William M. Boyle Jr held a 30 minute meeting with President Truman and stated he has no plan to resign as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He denied involvement in a $556,000 government loan to a St Louis printing firm amid calls for inquiry.
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Dem
Associated Press
Washington
William M. Boyle, Jr
Aith
Truman
Democratit National Committee
Boyle
St. Louis
St. Louie
American Lithofold Corporation
APC
Boylé
Oleh
Democratic Party
Military budget approved amid waste concerns by House committee
The defense bill totals about 46.4 billion dollars with 64.5 million for works and 18 million for manpower. Rep Mahon and a subcommittee chair criticized wasteful procurement while outlining the plan for tanks guns and equipment. The measure funds the defense department through the next fiscal year ending June 4 and includes money for construction and related programs.
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Associated Vesa Washinnothn
Aion
Penpeaer NL
Ypuije
de Prescut
Defense Department
Money Hill
Mahon iDeToyi
Ain Gril
Pirle
Moses
Nehru Warns Pakistan Over Kashmir Aggression Notes
New Delhi reports Prime Minister Nehru sent a sharply worded note to Pakistan accusing it of planning aggressive moves on the Kashmir border. Indian officials claim Pakistan was pushing for a plebiscite and that UN plans for troop withdrawal and elections were rejected. The situation centers on tensions over the disputed state and broader Indo-Pakistani conflict.
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Say
Wrerm
New Delhi
Tali
Awe
Nehran
Pakistan
Hegai Iris
Fastin
Nehru
Kua
Enimle
Poowh
Tmelan
Ali ix
Neha
Rasmir
Binainyan
Berry
Hive
Una
Frank Graham Tai
Graham
Karachi
Conttries
Tatie
Maselem
Kashmir
Trdle
Constituent Assembly
Pabst Trotesta
Band Leader Armstrong Escapes Quebec Fire Tragedy
In Hull Quebec Band Leader Louis Arietronig escaped a hotel and dance pavilion fire yesterday as at least six people were wounded. Rafael Gomez 29 of New York drummer with the Lagere Quintet was killed. Janie Homipe 24 of New Sark, a viser with Henrig, was reported missing but later turned up.
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Armstrong
Quebec
Hull
Louis Arietronig
Waterl Ne Pers
Rafael Gomez
New York
Lagere Quintero
Janie Homipe
New Sark
Henrig
Lnter
Try Monteen
Red apology reply draft aids resumption of talks
Reported plan to draft a reply to a red apology aims to clear the way for talks resuming tonight. Communists claim presence of armed soldiers at the scene.
Cease-fire buffer issue persists amid talks in Tokyo
Four members of the Allied truce team flew to Tokyo to confer with General Ridgway on stalled armistice talks near Kaesong. The dialogue aimed to secure terms on a cease-fire buffer zone and the withdrawal of heavy weaponry, with United Nations negotiators seeking a way to resume negotiations as fighting continues along the Korean front.
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Beene
Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
Kaesong
Vien Ait
Tuan
Genter United Nwlipneenwon
Dui
Otter
Wwe
Urey Pill
Supreme
Gomimondes Cvate
Tks
Wansslale
Ueneay Marine
Mtanay Byanirip
Wim Cifles
Taphiegina
Menadey
Tarlaway
Reds
Avelie
Sdimeiny
Dai
Lina Yale
Reils
North
Kanes
28th Division Heads to North Carolina for Maneuvers
Corry’s 65 Company A guardsmen join the 28th Division's intensive Army maneuvers dubbed Operations Southern Pine. About 100,000 troops expected in the exercise, the largest since World War II, with convoys by train and truck, starting August 13 and running five days. The plan includes return to Atterbury Indiana for embarkation to Europe under NATO commitments.
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Corry
Camn Atterbury
India
Pont Bragg, C
Atterbury
Bragg
New
Lenop
Burope
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Tanu
The
Niles
Awloona
Autoona
William Tobias
Corry District
Associated Preas
Lowville
Ridgway
Fine
VFW
New Castle
John & Powts
Lawrence County
N.C
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