Probers hunt for sources of BBC bomber rumor spread
Congressional investigators pursue suspects behind discredited charges of fraud and favoritism in the B-36 program. Hearings run six weeks as the Navy and Pentagon face inquiries. Cedric Worth is suspended and a court of inquiry begins next week to examine possible Navy complicity or knowledge.
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Asvouintea Frese
Washington
Praud
House Armed Services
Withim
Navy
Cedric Worth
Joxeah B. Keenan
Inguin
Navy Department
Worth
Dan Kim
Ball
House
Keenan
Congression
Odlum
Consolidated Vallee Aircraft Company
Bales
Mass
Sint
Keenan Saint
Vinson GW
Heansman
Busin Hras
Loritr
Rep
Vary Zand ‘R-Pul
Viti Aon! Commiittee
Warth
Johinson
Syrumeton
Snl Oghim
van Zand
Vinnon
Polio Epidemic Worst In U S History Warned
The Associated Press reports the polio epidemic may have reached halfway and 1948 could be the worst year yet in U S history. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis cites 17 406 cases in 1944 and 3 422 new cases in the latest week. Dr Hurr T E Van Riper notes peak incidence could occur between mid August and mid September with the second week of September as latest possible midpoint.
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Assooaced
New York
U. S
Nisin
Gunter
van Riper
National Foundationy
Hali
Four Injured As Auto Upsets Near Waterford
A Jeepster carrying ten teenagers overturned on Route 19 three miles south of Waterford at 10:10. Four youths were taken to Union City Hospital with injuries including a leg, shoulder, and chest trauma. three others escaped shaken. Driver Jack Brink, 16, Cambridge Springs, was arrested for reckless driving.
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Waterford
Union City Hospital
Nancy Luce
Cambridge Springs
Fred Smith
Yeyungo
Robert
Carter
Willys Overland
Brive
PENELEC Extends Lines 125 Miles Across Service Area
Penelec expanded rural electric lines by over 125 miles in early 1944 per E T Cherry Corry district manager. The projects brought service to 1601 residential and farm customers with additional lines in the Northwestern divisions to meet 989 new customers. By July 1 the firm reported 1,825 new service applications and projects to add 188 more miles to reach all applicants.
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
E. T. Cherry
Corry
Mmnafir
Pengtec
Nynl
Noble
Miarle
Mons
Penetec
City Council approves bills and protests utility rate hike
In a special session the City Council paid 16034 from storm relief funds to Erie Bank and 1747 to Langhurst and Steward for plumbing. transferred 2500 from meter funds for a gas furnace project. The council condemned the Pennsylvania Telephone Corp rate increase and sent notices to the PUC, endorsed the Chamber of Commerce stance, and approved patrolman raises of 240 annually. Streets Dept authorized sewer cleaning equipment purchase with prior demonstrations. Next meeting moved to September 1 due to Labor Day.
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Erie Bank
Ine i Langhurst
SteWard Plumbing Company
Department of Parks and Public Property
Menting
Pennsylvania Telephone Corp
Public Utilities Commission
Chamber of Commerce
PUC
Salares
Streets Department
Corry Units to Parade at Northwestern Firemen’s Meet
Company A and Stanford Hose Company lead Corry’s delegation in Union City for the 17th Northwestern Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association convention. More than 70 units from 47 communities compete for 1200 in prizes with an 8 p.m. parade route and audience in the city.
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Company A
Stanford Hose Company
Union City
Pennsylvania
Piremen's Association
Menavulle
Hom
Sugar Grove mailman hurt in fall from roof
James McIntosh a 59 year old Sugar Grove mail carrier remains in good condition at Jamestown General Hospital after falling from a roof last evening. He was on the roof when he slipped and fell to the ground suffering chest injuries along with facial and left arm abrasions.
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James McIntosh
Sagar Grove
Mil Cartier
Jamestown General Hospital
McIntosh
Truman Delays 1952 Run Decision Amid Uncertain Prospects
Washington sources say President Truman may wait to decide on seeking another term in 1952. Close allies admit they are guessing, while Truman hints he cannot rule out running, keeping options open as political talk swirls around Fair Deal prospects and postterm plans.
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Truman
Washington
Tyruman
Waite
Boise
Erie Conference of Evangelical United Brethren Church Held at Camp Findley
The four day Erie Conference opens next Wednesday at Camp Findley Findley Lake with a pre conference office in Be Wm. The session features Bishop J Balmer Showers presiding and Holy Communion plus memorial services. Reports include the conference trustees led by Warner Jamestown and the superintendent Weaver. Sessions culminate Sunday with prayer service praise and an organ recital.
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Erie
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Camp Findley
Findley Lake
Be Wm
J. Balmer Showers
Holy Communion
Memorial Servier
Bishop Showers
Hey
Warner
Kidder Memorial Church
Jamestown
Paul Weaver
Roy A Stetter
Evangelical Press
Harrisbore
Whicch
Vincent F. Pomeroy
Grace Church
New York Temperance Federation
Car G. Heh Nles
Board of Missions
Dayton
South America
D.K. Reisinger
Buffalo Bible Institute
Pomeroy
Mand
Bishon Showers
Four Autos Damaged in City Accidents
Seven separate collisions damaged four cars in the city yesterday police said. Robert McClintock of 121 Fifth Avenue rear collided with Vin ton Akam of Cony R D 3 at North Center Street and Park Place. McClintock’s car sustained about 350 dollars damage while Akam’s vehicle had minor loss. Mrs. Frank Hepler of Prunkus Street drove a Plymouth coach belonging to D. P. Trisket of Columbite R D 1. the auto veered from South Center Street onto East Main Street. Trisket attempted to depart the splash site. vehicle damage noted but specific totals were not available.
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Robert McClintock
Fifth Avenue
Vinton Akam
Cony
R. D
North Center Street
Park Place
Akam
Hurricane Near Coast Of Florida Impacts South Florida
A tropical hurricane with winds up to 120 miles per hour moves northwest toward the wealthy Atlantic resort area. The center passed near Nassau and north of Miami, with high winds and possible shifts to a more northerly course. Damaging rain and flooding threaten populated corridors between Miami and Palm Beach. residents brace for a prolonged impact.
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South Florida
Miami
MIAME
Florida
Atlantic
Mieslur
Mira
Palm Beach
Bata~ Mas
Wla
Nassau
Veteran Worker Retires at Aero Supply
George Faulkner a long time foreman at Aero Supply Mis. Gb Inc West Coast area retires September 7 after 3 decades with the firm. Born 1880 he began March 1 1917 when the company was Blanchard Auto Products Co. and led the fillwright department in recent years. A testimonial dinner at Warbell’s Inn honored his service.
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George Faulkner
East Sound Street
Aero Supply Mis. Gb, Inc
Plas
Warbell
Pauliver
Wir Corryman
Mie Aero Supply
Blanchard Autoroutle Products Co
Singilar
Fuller
Aero
Layoff Hit Davison Fogle Lumber Mill
Unclear text reports layoffs at Davison Fogle Lumber Mill affecting about ten workers. The piece mentions unemployment payments and potential recalls within a week, with references to state employment officials and local industry reactions. Multiple names and places appear tangled in OCR.
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Davison-Fogle
Tayuil
Pavson Pogte Lumber Vultl
Julieta
Jeashua
Corry Malar
Ant Stewart Lang
Hanasvy
Pennsylvania State Employment Service Office
Heelty
Amerehiatts Westerday
Wiurgmml
Sinaia
Loni
Ava Suunly Mfg
Pgent
Congressoe
Wreck Sparks Fire Forcing Families To Flee In Northeast Pennsylvani a
A freight wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad near the Northeast Maryland area ignited burning oil that flowed along May Street, damaging tracks and wiring. Ten cars derailed, three tankers burst into flames, and nearby homes were evacuated though no injuries were reported. Railroad crews fought the blaze as delays spread on the New York Washington line.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
New York-Washington
Baltimore and
Olid
Lancaster
Muriheast
May Street
Tia Negra
Elms
Tle
Nxt
Maryland
Baltimore
Wilmington
Del
Two Carnegie Steel workers beaten by CIO pickets
Pittsburgh Aug 26 Two Belt employes of Carnegie-Tulnols Steel Corp were beaten by CIO Steelworker pickets for not showing union membership cards. The assaults occurred Wednesday night at the Hammstead works mill gate. Hunt 58 and John P Aaron were mauled and crushed in a separate incident as they reported for work.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie-Tutnols Steel Corp
CIO
Hammstead Works
Carmegie-Tili
Hunt
John P Aanon
Maragon Defies Senate Inquiry Questions
The report notes Maragon refusing to answer Senate inquiry questions amid a submarine incident involving the Cochin. Navy statements detail losses and personnel listed, with several crew members unnamed or partially identified amid the disaster and related aftermath.
36 000 Members Lose 52 20 Club Job Benefits
The State Bureau of Employment conducts spot checks as 36 000 former 52 20 club members face cuts to unemployment benefits after GM wartime adjustments end. Veterans filed claims for lost benefits following the reductions, per offices surveyed in Harusburg.
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Sy Associated Press
Harusburg
State Bureau of Employment and Unemployment
Humbe
Veterans face shifts in SRA benefits and 52 20 club
The Unemployment Compensation and SRA programs undergo changes as 161 ex-GTs switch from 52-20 club to carry. Pennsylvania officials report shifts in veterans on SRA rolls and potential weekly payments of up to 900000 dollars statewide. Officials note many eligible veterans may lack the required earnings records to qualify.
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Honorea
Suvicemen
SRA
Stewant Loni
Pennsylvania
Stns
Ners
Mies
My Long
Fuunel
Silent Probe Figure Refuses To Implicate Vaughan Inquiries
John Maragan, key figure in a Senate five percent inquiry, refuses to answer on grounds questions may incriminate him. He admits deposits totaling 119,608 dollars over five years and notes bank activity in San Antonio. testimony touches on connections to Vaughan and alleged peddling of influence.
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Vaughan
Washington
John Maragan
Senate
Hadren
Muratony
Mahi Bane Capone
Suboros
Harry Vaughan
Vala
Truman
Marazun
Ny Activites
Moyragon
Mundt
Maren
Maragan
Hoey
Moragan
Cecuin Sims White
Muragon
Myron G. Elilish
Elen
Ebmith
Marinon
Ehrrich
Maragon
Sor
Marago
Carmine
Belline
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Hélline
Sésteloff
Bob
Marapor
San Antonio
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Symington
Winsom
Treasury
Position of the Treasury
Penelec
Streets Dept
Stanford Hose Co
Sugar Grove
White House
Timur
Aimer
von Evglon
Bec
Sala
Eakin Copltege
EUB Church
Findley Lake Camp Grounds
Aue
Valencia
Jondérenst
Detroit
Inbur
Aera
Arete Waters
Sulmnavisié
Willan Manley Shotler
Stamfind
Cowes
Wein Buck Henneberser
Glowerster City
Noddmanes
Robert Miler
Liberty
Robert Lee Pinney
Sturgis
Mir
Robert Trancis Brutier
Allo Pu
John G. Guten
Cincinnati
Wavy Poxsolinnl
Beret
Weir
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