Tame atom bomb marks step toward controlled power
Atomic Energy Commission announces development of a tame bomb for research into producing useful power from nuclear fission. The unit, in operation since November 1946 at Los Alamos, uses high energy fast neutrons to study fast neutron chain reactions and reactor design for power production.
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Associated Press
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Atomic Briegy Commission
Ig Ag
Norris B. Bradbury
Commission
Les Alains Scientific Laboratory
Ion Pawar
New Mexico
Bradbury
Atomic Energy Cummission
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Aubreotk
Alimic Energy Commission
Let Contract for Star Route Between Oil City and Corry
The Lorry Post Office awarded the Trans Borking star route contract to William Smith of Oil City for $4,000 annually. He will start September 1. The route was created after the Pennsylvania Railroad cut the Buffalo Pittsburgh moonlight trains, replacing daily service with two trucks run by Oil City workers.
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Oil City
Corry
Willam
Smith
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Star
Ol City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo Pittsburgh
Oal City
Holiday Weekend Travel Forecast in Pennsylvania
Readers are warned of heavy traffic on the holiday weekend as travelers head to New Jersey seashore resorts. Officials note potential congestion on Delaware River and Tacony Palmyra bridges with railroads buses and airlines busier than usual. The forecast calls for sunny skies and mild temperatures, encouraging travel despite safety concerns over holiday travel.
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Associated Press
Bowen U Cmoiliinxenshave
Minst
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Commonwealth
New Jerney Seashore
Erie Railroad Moves to Clear Crossings
Erie Railroad officials and City Mayor discuss crossing delays caused by blocked tracks near Maple and Geller streets. McFadden proposes speed gains with an extra worker and halted eastbound trains, plus a temporary platform east of Maple Avenue. A depot plans are ruled out. city to pursue fixes to eliminate blockages.
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Erie
James D.mefarden
Mearville
Jred Finley
McFadden
Geller Street
McPadden
Maple Avenue
Genter Street
Gory
United States Calls Four Power Conference on Korea
The United States proposed a four power conference to resolve Korea’s independence and future government. Washington criticized delaying the Moscow agreement and urged a joint review of how last year’s accord could be implemented. The State Department released a summary of American proposals for Korea’s future, including a plan for a general organization rejected by Russia.
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State Department
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Russia
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Corry Schools Set to Open Wednesday for 1917 48 Term
Corry pupils will return to public schools Wednesday with four new teachers across the district. St Edward’s prepares for registrations, vaccination, and new assignments as Supt Swarts leads a faculty meeting to outline term plans.
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Wegin Sen ‘Malantes Opitier
St. Edward’s Narchial School
Bwarty
Washington School
Concord Townshii
Corry
Duninl High School
Florence Daye
Lois M., Kinman
Ecomomies Besilion
Concord School
Thabelle Gordon
Louise Meunt
Temple University
Maida Kamber
Mary A. Diaz
Spuarish
Senlos High School
Macy Mauk Sin
Tuntor
Ruth Burkhart
Siti
Miners' Journal Urges Fight Against Labor Act
The United Mine Workers Journal calls Labor Day 1947 a day of resolve to repeal the Taft Hartley Act. It warns labor to resist the act as a threat to free collective bargaining and the American way of life. The piece also notes editorial pointers on union governance and NLRB services. A separate item reports funeral services for former Senator Clarence Becker in Lebanon Pennsylvania with interment at Newmanstown.
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Washington
John J. Gers
United Mine Workers Journal
Abor
Iabor
Lewis
West
Allunion
National Labor Relations Board
Truman Sees Marshall Plan Replacing UNRRA Aid
President Truman expressed hope the Marshall Plan for European self help will replace UNRRA relief as nations recover. He noted long term aims under government direction and cited substantial U S contributions and international funds, stressing success would honor Congress and the people.
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Europe
UNRRA
Donk Truwad
Jun Tetty
Con Ines M5
Yepard
UNERA
Inglis
Aiarler
Mia You
Troma
Willol
Austria
Onit
Congress
California and Pennsylvania Vie for Population Honors
Washington reports California trails Pennsylvania by 473 023 on July 1 1848 with a shift toward California in the 1940 to 1950 census period. The Census Bureau estimates California's population growth far outpaced Pennsylvania, potentially altering House representation and boosting California's political influence in Congress and national conventions.
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California
Pennsylvania
Ian
United States
Galifornia
Census Bureau
New York
California Chamber of Commerce
Congress
U.S
House of Representatives
Pacific Coast
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Butth
Life term for man in three year old Charles Bramley murder
Aug 29 Praws Life Team Chicago reports that Dosenh Bortngal, a twice convicted ex offender, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the strangulation murder of three year old Charles Bramley. The nude body was found near the child’s home and the verdict followed testimony that the killer tied the child and "hugged" him before the death.
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Praws Life Team
Chicago
Dosenh Bortngal
Charles Bramley
Bortnyak
Nhu
Liquor Prices Surge Past 1940 Levels in Pennsylvania
A 1940s report notes liquor prices nearly double by 1940s values, with bottler and distributor margins rising and government taxes pulling up costs. Federal and state taxes, shortages, and higher vendor charges drive notable price increases across spirits, wine, and whiskey.
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Pennaynillia
Booth Eye
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Mali
Jirellist & Bolle
Wid
Bond
Brydies
Chyleman
Frederick T. Gelder
Stamm Tignor Gentry Board
Gelder
Donary
Grand Jury Indicts Papas in Erie County
James Pappas was indicted by the Erie County grand jury on two counts, facing trial in the September term. He is charged with improper conduct and battery related to an incident involving a 12 year old child. Pappas, represented by attorney J. Tullante, pleaded not guilty before Alderman M. S. Cobbert.
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Itry
Pappas
Omy Tree
Cour
Atewonll
Garry Man
Anu
Batery
Apnear
Westnescay
Jol Flanigan
Pappes
Third Ward
Corry
Alloyney J. Tullante
Erie
M.S. Cobbert
Slayer Sentenced in York Slaying Case
Grant F Logan a 30 year old garage mechanic is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Hazel H Wagher a 36 year old beauty parlor operator. The sentence was imposed by Judge Walter J Anderson after a jury returned a murder verdict.
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Slayer
York
Grant F Logan
Hazel H. Wagher
Dudee
Walter J. Anderson
Juny
Pact Assured After Colombia Peru Compromise
At the Tiler America Dipteriky Conference a Colombian Peru compromise blocks a western hemisphere defense treaty. The Colombian delegation filibustered against a ready settlement, arguing for withdrawal to prewar positions and warning territorial claims could delay peace while the United Nations charter calls for security.
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Brazil
Tivetta
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Holiday travel to be light here
Local plans for the Labor Day holiday rush indicate light traffic. Neither Pennsylvania nor the Erie Railroad expect extra coaches and freight schedules remain unchanged. Most Corky travelers will use autos while Greyhound adds buses. no special trains or schedules are anticipated.
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Erie
Greyhound Bus
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Corry
City
Marines Forced Down Near Tsingtao During Search
A U S Marine landing party was forced to land on a beach near Tsingtao amid poor weather while searching for a Marine pilot. Navy dispatches also report a typhoon approaching Formosa, a Peruvian general strike paralyzing Lima traffic, and a Greek cabinet crisis in its seventh day as leaders push to form a new government with U S mediation.
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Tsingtao
China
U. S
Navy
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Hemetries Maximos
Lincoln MacVeagh
Dwight P. Grinwold
Leaders urge war training at 29th American Legion convention
New York Aug 29 The 29th annual American Legion convention combined boisterous parade spectacle with calls for universal military training. Speakers include President Truman, James Forrestal, Dwight Eisenhower and Chester Nimitz. A 40 and 8 parade featured 73 vehicles, bands and floats, including a fish on a pole, drawing crowds and police attention.
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Associated Press
New York
American Legion
National Leacher
Nelion
Legion Borgr Urcantor
Truman
Guy
Thomas E. Devy
James V. Forrestal
Dwight. D. Essenhonal
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Chester W. Nimitz
Carl A. Spaate
Carl A. Spaate,oon
Army Air Force
Eighth Avenue
Boonville Power Plant Destroyed by Blaze Injuring Two Firemen
An explosion demolished Boonville's $300,000 power plant injuring two firefighters. Emergency power was provided by Angoline engines to the water system as the city faced the immediate outage.
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Bonnvigle
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Boonville
New Program Revision Aims to Restore Western Germany Economy
A new program revises the four power pact to enhance higher production and permit the Bisonal area to regain economic health. The action seeks to make Western Germany self sustaining through increased output and policy changes.
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Germany
Allies approve higher industry ceilings for Bizonal Germany
The United States and Britain announce a plan to raise industrial ceilings in their zones of Germany to about 7 million tons of steel capacity and related repairs, aiming to speed reconstruction and economic unity while France protests and Russia objects. The move seeks to aid European recovery until a broader plan like the Marshall Project is agreed. The measure includes keeping roughly 1.5 million tons of steel capacity in West Germany and reducing available equipment for reparations.
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London
Police quell riots in Egypt amid anti imperialism unrest
Police used clubs to break up protests in Oulew as demonstrators shouted against imperialism. Two people were wounded slightly by police fire during the demonstration amid tensions after the U N Security Court ordered British troops from the Fiea Valley.
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Associated Press
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