Truman pleads for fast arms aid approval
President Truman urged swift congressional approval of the $1.45 billion arms aid program as essential to peace and defense. He warned Soviet pressure has blocked an international police force and urged allied nations to form regional defense pacts. He spoke at the Golden Anniversary convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Miami after a 921 mile flight from Washington.
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Associated Prous
Miami
Fla
Truman
Criies
Congress
Senate
Western
Europe
Washington
I D Inter Key Auditorium
Ite
Atndy
Philippines
Wwe
Union City Man Fined In Court
Homer Kimmy of Union City pleaded guilty in Erie county court to defrauding the Pennsylvania State Employment Service of 382 dollars and was ordered to restitution and costs. He had earlier pleaded not guilty before Alderman Justin Huilers but changed his mind and pled guilty before Judge Elmer Evans. Sewart S. Long, manager of the local employment service office, filed the fraud complaint.
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Homer Kimmy
Union City
Erie County
Mornine
Permaylvania Etate
Employment Service
He Union
Kimmy
Gerry Wiflcn
Drive to trim arms aid faces Senate push
The drive in Washington backs a reduced foreign arms aid package of about 1.45 billion dollars, with Senate Republicans like Hickenlooper urging less funding and House cuts already trimming a previous figure. Vandenberg seeks to lift Atlantic Pact aid to one billion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hickenlooper
R-Suwaloday
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
Congress
Vandenberg
R-Mich
GOP
Spaatz Heard in B 36 Inquiry
General Carl Spaatz, retired air force chief, testified that the B 36 bomber and the storing bomb are major peace tools. He said the decision to pursue these aircraft came before 1947 and was not influenced by outside pressures. He noted the B 38 and the atomic bomb would also help maintain a balance of power for peace.
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Air Force
Washington
Carl Spaata
Spanta
Russia
Europe
B&g
House
Armed Services Committee
Spaate
Saale
Fanaa
Western Europe
Vinson
Cga
Martin Edward Marlin Defends Soldier Bonus Stance
Harrisburg reports Sen Edward Marlin accuses Philip Mathews of misrepresentation on the soldier bonus. Martin, a firm backer, cites the 1946 Republican platform and 1945-46 actions as proof the bonus enjoys broad support. A $50 million bonus bond issue will appear on the November ballot.
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Harrisburg
Edward Marlin
Philip Mathews
Chatriant
Marthy
Mathews
Martin
American Legion Convention
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
United States Senate
General Assembly
Large Carter Hill Barn Destroyed by Fire
A large barn on the Carter Hill Alten Peterson property was leveled by a fire believed started by spontaneous combustion around 4 am. Firefighters faced delays in reporting. Peterson awoke to flames, a nearby pump house and a tractor were saved, with estimated loss near 4000 dollars. The Peterson property lies between Five Corners and Kimmey's Corners on NP road.
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Carter Hill
Fine
Alten Peterson
Garter
Peterson
Rory
Head
Ross
Cal
Hrensen
Garter Hill
Rent control argument boils Senate debate to aid funding
Washington reports the Senate fray over rent control funding. The rent director warns current funds may fail to sustain controls in two thirds of areas, risking lift of measures without more money. President Truman sought 26.75 million. Senate total trims to 17.5 million after conference cuts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Argent
Senate
Tighe Woods
Wears
Congress
Truman
Senate House
Douglas
D-Ill
Myers
D-Pa
United Nations budget for 1950 increased by $605000
The United Nations faces a 1950 budget set at 30 207 873 dollars in operating costs with 38 million dollars in member assessments. Secretary General Trygve Lie announced the overall budget increase of about 606 205 dollars versus 1949 and noted Geneva based offices coordinate with the General Assembly. The United States is the largest contributor with roughly 27 million dollars.
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Lake Success
United Nations
Trygve Lie
Lie
U.N
Atoll
Lia
Ides
Feaderiariers
Geneve
General Assembly
Four Corry painters hurt when scaffold breaks
Poor Corry house painters were injured on West Church street when a folding seat broke, tossing four men from a second story. One, 49 year old Phill Stensnaty, was seriously hurt with a fractured hip and facial injuries. the others received less severe injuries and were treated and discharged as needed.
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Church
Ielling
Abone
Ants Morris
Phill Stensnaty
Mendave
Hue
Oretiovedd
Corey Hospital
Erle
C. W. Fucthing
Sinan
Thomas
Jansen
Snyder Circle
Lucian Franchina
West Prodevick Street
Sanio Leone
Wayne Street
Leone
Stenman
John Lanston
Short Lime
Palling Contractors
Nomming
Don Tave Ane
Donald Nantes
Howard Hammond
Ambilaire
Corry Hospital
Milk price cuts set by state Milk Control Commission
Harrisburg August 22 The Milk Control Commission ordered that current Pittsburgh marketing area retail prices remain through October 1 before a planned increase of one half cent per quart The ruling also cuts cream prices by two cents per half pint and signals broader price changes for other marketing areas and future conferences with hearings already held on proposed adjustments.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Aus
Milk Control Commission
Pittsburgh
John Snyder
Brit
Altoona-Johnstown
Pottsville
Williamsport
Mmhereas
Area Father Son Killed In Cave-In
A cave-in in a Polish area killed a father and his son. The incident occurred during sewer ditch work. An official died from crushed chest injuries and skull fractures.
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Assonia and Press
Pavlshoist
Adam
Ot Linceville
Weekend Cold Snap Hits City and Campus
A sharp weekend cold spell brought frigid conditions with lows near 40 degrees and daytime highs struggling to reach 60s. By Sunday morning frost formed and patchy fog covered streets while drivers reported slick patches on major routes.
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Ely
Truck Upset on Route 6 Injures Union City Man
A truck overturned three miles west of Union City on Route 6 after losing control at an intersection. The driver Pred DeWolfe, 24, Meadville, is charged with reckless driving. Passenger Thervin Cros, 4, Union City, suffered head injuries and lacerations and was hospitalized.
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Therwin Cross
Union City Hospital
Meadville
Palicek
Union City
Thervin Cros
B.D
DeWalfe
Rawle
Treland DewWelfe
Fiat
Huvene
Dowell
Corry Driver Pleads Guilty in Drunken Driving Case
Delle Bemis of Cony R. D. 4 pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge in Erie County court. Judge Elmer Evans sentenced him to a $100 fine and probable license suspension for one year. Bemis had prior complaints, was picked up by police, and ordered to pay $15 for damage to another car on West Smith Street.
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Delle Bemis
Cony. R. D
Nis
Ere
Cour
Elmer Evans
Bemis
Magiai Rare Gobbett
West Smith Street
Corry Freight Stations End Six Day Service Saturday Change
Corry freight offices will operate a six day week with Saturday service ended. Shippers will be able to load shipments on weekdays only, with weight restrictions and new procedures at key towers and depots. The move aims to reduce labor strain while maintaining essential handling at major plants.
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Cory
Uci
Sun Win
Ards
Termin Wiens
Owchy
Huevilion
Communist strike offensive falters in Finland amid reopenings
In Finland on August 22, 1929, Communist led strikes aimed at paralyzing the government faced weak turnout. Government and Social Democratic forces restored order with workers gradually returning, though some sectors like bakers and dock workers resumed work while union leaders claimed wider participation.
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Losina
Associated Presa Welsinict
Finland
Muomenint
Warkers
Red
Trisport Workers
Helsinki
Hiya
Pinland
Social Democratic
Karl A. Pagerholm
Gentral
Peds ‘Eration
Series Of Quakes Rock Northwest
A string of three earthquakes rocked the Pacific Northwest for about five minutes. No casualties or major damage reported. Shaking centered in Skeena River valley BC reached as far as Portland Maine and Seattle Washington, with windows splintered and moored houseboats displaced in Take Visor’s area.
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Prince Rupert
B. G
Pacific Northwest
British Columbia
Skeena River
Portland
Peteraburg
Maskas
Termes
Ching Pushes Mediation To End Dock Strike
Washington reports Secretary Ching urged both sides in the Honolulu dock labor dispute to accept mediation. He said a formal conciliation service table would help settle the crippling strike and that unresolved talks could move to the United States for further government involvement.
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Ching
Associated Press
Washington
New
Howollas
U.S
BaWail
Ghing
Lier Ows
Hawai
Winy
Letter sheds new light on probe elements
A letter beginning Dear Pop is described by Senator Mundt as an eye opening eyewitness account relevant to the five percent inquiry. It involves perfume oil and home freezers tied to government business and the Verley company. Mundt says the writer may testify at hearings or be questioned privately. The committee also notes past gifts tied to Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pop
Mundt
R-Sd
Armed Services
South Dakota
Minch
Mund
Senate
Harry H. Vaughan
Albert Verley Co
Chicago
Vaughan
Truman
David Bennett
Verley Company
Harry Hoffman
Milwaukee
Verley
Lin
True Mall
White House
Independence
Hoffman
John Maragon
Pars
British say new red note is serious threat to peace
London August 22 British newspapers report the Soviet note to Marshal Tito as a dangerous signal amid escalating Yugoslav Russian tensions. The note promises more effective measures to protect Russian citizens in Yugoslavia, drawing sharp criticism from Barba and other Tito supporters who call it hostile and threatening.
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London
Yugoslavia
Russia
Marshal Tito
Barba
Sayles
Yumoslav Furan
Yugosmia
Sovet
Vilgusiav
Rissia DL
Tito
Vilgoslev
Oll
Cominfopny
Corumiinis
Internaional Tnforma
Yugo
Slavia
Kremlin
Marshal ‘Tito
Tele
Yugosvia
Hitler
Mfali
Laborite Daily Herald
Hot political battle seen for Coffey's seat in Pennsylvania
Rival candidates Johnstown and John P Saylor campaign for the seat left by the late Rep. Coffey Jr a former Air Force colonel who died in a jet crash during training in New Mexico. The race in Pennsylvania centers on the contest between Mrs Robert Coffey and John P Saylor with strong party interest and local party figures weighing in.
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Johnstown
Fil
Aub
Hery
Navy
Iwo Jima
Con— Ss
Pennsylvania
Yacing
Raber
Robert
Coffey
John P Saylor
Varney
Alpehin
Elena
Answey Preston
Equeer
Det Iain
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Sen, Martin
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CORRY
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West Church Street House
Erie
RT. 6
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England
National Coal Board
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