Tremors Deepen Crisis Across Hispaniola And Puerto Rico
Planes rush aid to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico as fresh quakes and tidal waves devastate towns. Officials report casualties, destroyed homes, and panicked residents fleeing into the open amid calls for doctors and relief.
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Haiti
Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
Mona Passage
Port - AU - Prince
Atlantic
Nevis
Mons Passage
Jast
Heysen
Dominian Republic
Puvulo
Grayindo Observatory
San Jos
IAA
Dominican Repubbli
Two Oklahoma Gunmen Sought After Bank Robbery
Walters Oklahoma August 9 two gunmen robbed the First National Bank of about 995000 and fled into wooded areas near the Red River border. Officers believe they are on foot and headed northeast toward Texas with a radio contact maintained by county workers and pilots. A witness named Tiny Taylor described confronting the robbers and guiding authorities to their hiding spot after the daylight holdup.
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Associated Press
Walters
Okla
First National Bank
Widkews Neae
Texas
Maid Hill
Radio
FBT
Toni Tayior
Mt Mountain Wew
Olie
Wilu
Tiny
State boards approve sewage plans grants for municipalities
The State Sanitary Water Board approved sewage treatment plans for Corry Erie County Warren and others and authorized grants totaling 6210 to Corry with 2095 to Warren as the state share. Health Department funds 9 260 000 were set aside for pollution abatement and additional communities and industries were ordered to prepare new plans.
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Lsetty
Fusrds
Jay Cuetinlf
State Sanitary Water Board
Harrisburg
Corry
Meni
Health Department
James H. Dutt
Fas Indie
Beard
Speer Garden Co
St. Marys
Tntil Viscose Co
Mesuville
Reopen Erie Murder Probe Backed By Defense Motion
City and State Police show little credence to new evidence presented to District Attorney Demian J. McLaughlin in a three hour conference with defense attorneys for Mike Bubna and Millie Thomas Thuy. McLaughlin ordered reexamination of the Fischer murder case after the information, but police call it far fetched and likely not helpful to the investigation. Secrecy around the evidence is emphasized to avoid jeopardizing the probe.
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Erie
Renand Tron
Bbvic
Multiple vehicle crashes injure four near Hughes Corners
Four people were hospitalized after two crashes on Route 1H near Hughes Corners and Route 9 6 intersection last night. The incidents involved a 1940 Packard and a Dodge Milichine with drivers Helma Veith Frank Pollack and Helen Kemmi-up among those injured with several fractures and lacerations.
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Dell
Corry Barracks
Pennsylvania
Helma Veith
Consent
Ohio
Dodge Milichine
Wsa
File Packard
Frank Pollack
Oliver
Pittsburgh
Butt
Poljaals
Jesse Hall
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ene
Pollack
Poller
Ofivey Dell
Dodge
Bellava
Oliver del Fates
Roth Ecright
Rice Ailie
Fey
First Arrests in Fraudulent Car Inspection Uncovered
State police in Cory Valley report arrests connected to fraud in Shute required vehicle inspections. Investigations detail inflated charges and unsafe vehicles passing inspection. Police warn four garages, with probe widening as more charges expected.
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Arbor
Opt
Cory
Pennsylvania
Sheolnas
Mel Gregor
Erleda Whicty Y Whick
Roscoe Beardsley
RD 4
Hlahiwiss
Cpl. Dell
Erilientes
Urciafves
Buing
Taxf
Federal wage policy stiffened with second raise blocked
The government restricted a second reconversion pay rise for lumber workers in the West Coast, allowing only 214 cents of 5 cents for price relief. Steelman ruled wage increases are set industry by industry. 45,000 workers now face the same total postwar boost, with remaining costs to be carried by employers if not approved.
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Washington
Joh Steeman
Northwest
OPA
Steelman
West Goast
Paler
CIO
APD
WSB
Steelmay Irishis
Shroyer Joins Democrats as Platform Plan Outlined
In Harrisburg Aug 98 Rep A G Andrews says John UT Shroyer defeated GOP candidate for governor has conferred with state Democratic leaders and they are agreed on principles. The Democratic platform to be presented in September emphasizes education and integrity with other items slated for the 1946 election. Eleven workers injured in a Washington accident are also reported.
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Platform Group
GOP
Associated Press
Harrisburg
A. G. Andrews
Democratic Platform Committe
Ohn UT Shroyer
Ave
Democratic Party
H. G. Andrews
D-Cambia
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Amry
Gol
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Rive
Denia
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Complaints Over Photographs Sold by Local Agents
Residents report issues with photographers selling pictures here from a roaming group. Many complaints cite incorrect sizes and misattribution of portraits, including a Corry child, with delayed or uncertain delivery as agents promised faster service.
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Yorke Tate Iit
Lewis
Wren
Hunwartiay
Pesnligal mix Uy
Lewisie
Charter trips to Corry Port authorized in tentative plan
Rhodes and Slory of Tawranve Airport seek permission from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the Civil Aeronautics Authority to run a passenger and cargo charter service from the local field to parts of the United States. Final approvals pending. a decision is expected within ten weeks. The service would enable intrastate and cross-country trips aboard a Piper Cruiser with 650 mile range.
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Rhodes and Slory
Tawranve
Tie City
Io Pohmputhnia Bieblic Utility
Commision
Clyit Aerofailics Authority
Clurier
United States
Permis Slo
Brautsdane O
Reieln
Mittin
Trish
Uoc
Alors
Blood donors rally at Childress Hospital in Pittsburgh
Volunteers flocked to the hospital after a request for blood donors for a critically ill patient. The message named Meadville resident Michael Mestanus and Tachremio as locations connected to the appeal, with details unclear due to damaged text.
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Pittsburgh
Swat Uy
Childress Hospital
Charles T Craker Named City Assessor
Charles T Craker, longtime Gary resident, named city assessor at a recent council meeting. He will replace Ora Steinnets, with duties likely starting immediately for a two to three month term including book preparation. Craker currently works for General Electric but plans to take the part time post.
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Charles T. Craker
Gary Jiusident
Sissor
Ofty
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Arthur
AC Shields
L. 2
Tiffany
My. Stennett
Wounell
Coltmatt
Craker
Lye General Electric Works Abrte
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Rother
Filselty
Corry School Tax Case Ends with No Appeal Planned
Attorney J Stullante announced no appeal will be filed from Judge Laup’s ruling in the Corry city tax case. The Erie county decision held that the statute of limitations does not apply against a municipality or sub-division to collect delinquent taxes, despite delays and disputed accounts.
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J. . Stullante
Brie
Tevenk
Bilston R. Laup
Corry Group
Erie County
Ihnosv
Schou Dbiatrict
War Profits Probe Ends After Six Weeks of Drama
Investigation by the Senate War Investigating Committee concludes after six weeks of sensational disclosures about wartime profits and the paper empire linked to industry insiders. The panel pried into operations of major wartime firms and questioned executives as it wrapped up findings amid public interest.
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Associated Prong
Washington
Senate
Gomumitten
Gettals Wich & Litymilken
5 Muritons Combine
Herpf Teoetvert Ldn
Chv
Trimsy
Yng
Hundrete
Valles Soay
Ander
Mlle Prestonsbure Pure
Hay
Second Gl Pay Measure Is Signed
President Truman signed a measure extending separation and leave pay for about 15,000,000 veterans. The act covers noncommissioned and enlisted personnel unused furlough, paying daily rate plus subsistence and housing supplements for up to 24 days per month of service.
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Washington
Tima
Wmenure
Truman
White House
Jess i
Navy plane crash sinks off Oahu with eight aboard
Bulletin reports a Navy aircraft taking off from Kunenhe Naval Air Station crashed into the sea near Oahu, sinking immediately. The VEY plane, with eight aboard, went down about a half mile offshore after catching fire 2,500 feet from its takeoff.
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Associated Press
Wonolulu
Navy Vey
Oahu
Navi District
Kunenhe Naval Air Station
Peace Conference Rejects Soviet Bid for Two-Thirds Rule
At Paris on August 9 the peace conference voted 15 to 6 to reject applying a two-thirds rule to all conference recommendations. Secretary Byrnes declared the United States would not be dictated to and urged nations to accept concessions without forming a bloc. Molotov defended Russia’s stance as Yugoslavs and others debated inviting Albania.
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Paris
Russia
Byrnes
United States
World
Djewate
Byrnessie
Jess
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Foreign Ministers Council
V. M. Mololny
Albania
Gonrila
Mosha Plinda
Yugoslavia
Ploraine Byrnes
Panielpmie
Albert Countries
Navy blimp scouts wreckage of missing plane
A Navy blimp from the air station at TAORSONVILLE reports sighting wreckage of a missing transport plane. Personnel were sent to the scene immediately after locating debris in a thunderstorm area between Fort something and another location.
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Navy
Taorsonville
Hekimnpille Tuya Air Station
Hana
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