Senate Set to Pass Controls Bill on Economy Powers
Washington Aug 21 The Senate prepares to vote today on a home front mobilization bill giving President Truman broad emergency powers over the economy. The measure includes inflation controls, credit restrictions, and price features plus authority to take wartime steps. Debate centers on amendments from both parties and potential Senate amendments to the administration bill. If approved, Congress would proceed with a separate measure to fund military defense and federal aid, while a House Senate conference works on the $84 billion omnibus appropriations package. The outcome affects next steps for defense spending and domestic policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Driver Leaps From Car As Train Hits Freight
Harold Dow of Titusville escaped death after his 1949 Ford coupe slammed into a Pennsylvania Railroad freight near Hycetown at 11 45. State Police said earlier cars passed the crossing without warning flasher lights. Dow was taken to Titusville Hospital with a possible head injury and concussion.
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City Sees Sudden Cold Snap With Subfreezing Readings
The city endured a sharp drop in temperatures with the thermometer sinking near or below freezing overnight. Officials noted frigid conditions as residents bundled up and the alert warned of more cold nights ahead.
Physicals Set for Company A Men
Company A stands to face Army physicals amid unclear orders as the 28th Division prepares for federal status by September 5. Two local physicians will examine men including new recruits from Indiantown Gap and Union City, with results pending the official order.
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Indiantown Gap
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Union City
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Masons Plan Local Picnic with Charity Event
About 400 invitations were mailed to Masons in Corry Union City Spartansburg Wittsboro Columbus Waterford and nearby towns for the first annual picnic by the Carry Union City Shrine Club at Mead Park next Sunday. The event features a tureen dinner a children’s contests grown-up prizes a mushball game at 4 and a Zem Zetm Temple Band concert at 6 90. Lead organizers are N J Bogen Wildcat Derby and S Kelsey George Michael.
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Shrine
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Wildcat Derby
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Don MacKenzie
Corry Club
S. Kelsey
George Michael
Pleni
End of Trolley Era in Scranton Transit Service
In Scranton on August 21 the Green Ridge line’s first electric street car era ends as the last trolley car runs yesterday and is replaced by a Scranton Transit Company bus marking the shift to motorized service.
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Scranton
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Three City Youths Confess To Ten Thefts In Week
Three youths from Corry confess to a string of burglaries and thefts during a recent week. They face charges in Erie County Court after Alderman M S Gubblot ordered held pending a judge’s hearing. Details include a grocery break in East Mary Street, a cap and sweater found at the scene, and earlier thefts from cars and shops dated August through mid August, with police recovering items and planning returns to owners.
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Corry Supply and Equipment Co
American Doctor Seagrave Held in Burma
Dr Gordon Seagrave, renowned American surgeon known as Burma Surgeon, is held on suspicion of aiding Karen rebels. Burmese officials say no charges yet and plan a court appearance. Embassy says he is in good health and receiving care at a Rangoon jail after arrest near the China Burma border.
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Gillette and Martial win TV rights for 1950 World Series
Cincinnati reports that the Gillette Safety Razor Company and Martial Broadcasting Company secured TV rights for the 1950 World Series for $800,000. Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler announced the deal, with radio rights costing $175,000.
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Cincinnati
Gillette Safety Razor Company
Martial Broadcasting Company Today
Reds Build Up For Big Offensive In Europe
United States eyes a two front defense by pushing for rapid rearmament in the West. Secretary Acheson to press a $4 billion emergency program before the Senate, with Charles M. Spofford traveling to London to coordinate NATO nations. Proponents warn of a mortal danger from Soviet aggression as Western Europe is deemed critical to U.S. security.
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United Stars
Storm shifts off coast as hurricane skirts toward Atlantic
New England breathes relief as the season's first major hurricane veers offshore. Winds reach 65 mph with high tides and dangerous seas reported near Nantucket while shipping from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland is urged to avoid the storm. In Pennsylvania, judge Constantine B. Nixon, of Carnegie, is named to the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court to succeed the late Harry B. Rowand.
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Union City Youth Dies In Weekend Auto Crash
Bayt Tate an 18 year old Union City area student died when a car skidded off a wet road and tumbled 200 feet into a gully on Route 4 near Sparhingbury. Two others injured, Donte Thor a 19 and Eugene Blasti 32 treated and released. Deputy Caroher Davis on scene, investigation classified as accidental death.
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Momigin Hospital
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Unley Guy
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Walon Chiy
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Caroher
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Vernon Mea
Sparhinbury
Snc
Eugene Blasti
Visa
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Britain to Send 1 500 Troops for Korea Fronts
Aug 21 report from Hong Kong states two British battalions from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Middlesex Regiments are preparing to join United Nations forces in Korea. Gen Sir John Harding announced Britain would reinforce Korea at once, meeting MacArthur's request for ground troops. Britain promises 5,000 personnel as Red China engages in talks, while U N Security Council convenes at Lake Success under Russian leadership.
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Russia
Red China Demands Representation in UN Talks
Red China formally demands representation in United Nations talks on Korea. The telegram from Chou En Lai to UN Secretary General reflects Beijing’s push as delegates prepare for a new closed session to address Korean representation amid Cold War tensions. The move follows Beijing’s stance linked with Korea policy and tensions with Russia and South Korea.
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One Injured In City Crash Involving Several Vehicles
A city crash left Guy ariony Whe, 13h Mat collision, with a sprained ankle and possible fractures after a collision with sventut velucin operated by Paull Murphy on West Columbus Avenue. Rubay sustained a right of way incident amid a fight with Murphy, while police found no clear information of fault. Earlier, William Stoepmer, 912 South Cerner Strong, drove his car into a utility pole at Elk and North Center streets, injuring no one but causing $475 in damage. Later, Leo Stanbro and Joseph Jackman collided at West Smith Street and Mead Avenue, with damages totaling $475 and $300 respectively.
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Ee Offoery
Sid Rubay
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Mitel
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William Stoepmer
South
Cerner Strong
Lila
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Spartansboro
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Cory
More Money Asked to Fight Red Propaganda
Sen Francis Myers D Pennsylvania urged increased funding for Voice of America to counter Soviet propaganda. He asked Congress to provide about 83 million dollars, saying the broadcasts should reach more people with the story of democracy and that current Voice of America output is too weak.
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Willi
Truman
Conhares
America
Rail Unions Launch Brief Strikes Today
Rail unions begin targeted walkouts at major terminals as workers protest pay and conditions. Local crews at several lines join the action, prompting brief service changes and potential impacts on freight and passenger schedules.
Erie Railroad Walkout Threat Hits Cleveland Terminals
Unions threaten a rail walkout overrunning Cleveland River Terminal and rail yards as President Truman urged restraint. The strike could halt steel plants nationwide, with Republic Steel and Lake Erie ports affected. several lines face targeted stoppages, and freight to key producers could pause while passenger service would drop by 24 daily trains.
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President Truman Returns From Shangri-La Weekend Camp
President Truman returned to Washington at 9:50 am after a restricted weekend visit to Shangri-La in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains. Aides described the trip as on a warm Saturday departure but cool, winterlike in the mountains on Sunday morning with a drop in temperature noted.
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Washington
Truman
Shangri-La
Air and artillery strikes halt Red rush toward Taegu
Allied forces report a rising three day toll of 11 000 casualties as Red Korean units push toward Taegu. American and South Korean troops counter with air and artillery while two Red divisions are identified near the Kumhya sector and Pusan awaits a broader offensive.
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