France approves anti-strike law amid violence and sabotage
After a 21 hour session the French upper chamber backed Premier Schuman’s anti strike and anti sabotage bill by a 1 to 2 margin It expands penalties for inciting or sustaining strikes and allows police to use firearms if needed The measure aims to curb Communist led strikes that have disrupted production and caused extensive property damage and injuries
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Paris
Robert Schuman
National Assembly
Rnes
Vincent Abviol Soreignallirs
Aok
Assembly
Cornell
Republic
Money to Drops and the Fall of Global Currencies
A fragmented reminiscence outlines inflation history from the Reichsmark to German bonds, China’s currency shift, and prewar French and British values. The speaker reflects on economic stability, long-term inflation, and the need for balanced budgets, with anecdotes from finance and trade across decades.
Lack of Preparation Cited in Drivers Tests
Harrisburg pa Dee G M Wilhelm, state police commissioner, urged that applicants for motor vehicle operator licenses not be tested until they are better prepared. He cited that 27,26 percent of 217,745 exams in ten months failed. He urged more public preparation and clearer understanding of exam requirements.
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G. M. Wilhelm
Pennsylvania
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Wihelew
Jeannette Mother Slain By Gunman At Night
Frances Robinson a 25 year old Jeannette mother was killed by an unidentified shooter on a dark street near her parents home in Jeannette Pennsylvania. Police say the assailant fired twice killing her and injuring no other, she died at Westmoreland Hospital. The case follows a recent uncontested divorce from her husband filed last September.
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Jeannette
Deanhette Street
Frances 0. Robinson
Franke Capone
GY South Sixth Street
Torinette
Walt Jeer A
Jewish mobs attack Arab vehicles in Jerusalem buses protests
Thousands of Jews marched to Jaffa Road in Jerusalem to stone Arab vehicles in retaliation for bus assaults on Jews amid tensions over Palestine partition. Police and Hagana restrained the mob as traffic halted and a British official was swept into the melee. The death toll across the region surpassed 100 with hundreds wounded as Arab general strikes and calls for support spread to Aden and neighboring states.
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Dow Fon Jaffa
Partition of Palestine
Hagana Jewish Defense
Richard Graves
Municipal Commission
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Lar
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Aden
Arabian
Egypt
Syria
Ifraq
Lebanon
Allah
Damascus
Elks Lodge of Sorrow to Honor Deceased Members
The Corry Lodge of Elks will hold its Lodge of Sorrow ceremony tomorrow at 3 PM in the Elks Lodge room to honor eight former members who died in the past year. Music will be provided by the Elks Male Chorus and the Corry High School Orchestra directed by Ho Lynp Rice with a program including opening ceremonies and speeches by Rowland B. Mahony.
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Ruor Recessional High School
Pillot Dodgers Name Pillot Dodgers New Brooklyn Manager
Brooklyn press reports say Pillot Dodgers, renamed from Durocher, returned as manager by Branch Rickey. He replaces interim pilot Burt Shotton after a two season suspension by Commissioner A B Chandler. No salary terms announced. Dursoher had signed a 1947 contract for 50000 last winter before suspension.
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Branch Rickey
Burt Shotton
A. B. Chandler
Durseher
Dodgers
California
Ditopher
Chandler
Court clears Meyer in Hughes associate paternity case
John W. Meyer press agent for Howard Hughes was affirmed as not the father of Patricia Myles's 10 month old son after a three man panel of special sessions ruled on the matter.
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Meyer New York
John W. Meyer
Howard Hughes
Patricia Myles
Early mailing urged for cards to ensure delivery
Postal officials urge residents to mail out-of-state cards by December 10 and local cards by December 15 using first class postage. They warn that third class mail is not forwarded or returned, causing many lost or burned cards after Christmas.
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Cary
New Pennsylvania Rheumatic Heart Clinics Planned
Dr. Norris W. Vain announces four new rheumatic heart clinics to open in Pennsylvania by next year with one at New Castle and others unnamed. Existing clinics in Willimnsport Harrisburg Allentown Altoona Sayre Wilkes Barre West Chester have enrolled about 9000 children since 1948. The association discusses expanding services, continuing state plans from 1945. Leslie Saunders of Lebanon is named president of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association at its annual meeting.
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Norris W. Vain
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Willinisport
Harrisburg
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Sayre
Wilkes-Barre
West Ches
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Rome Labor Turmoil Threatens Government Over Unrest
Rome labor turmoil erupts as three-day demand deadline looms from Communist and Workers committees demanding employment, punishment for police actions in Primavalle slum and the resignation of Interior Minister Scelba. Protests leave one worker dead, several injured, 10 police hurt amid accusations of brutal police response.
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Congress of Management
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Alcide de Gasperl
Mario Scelha
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Howie
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Avanti
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Primavalle
Pennsylvania GOP Decries VA Hospitals Delays
The Pennsylvania Republican delegation issued a resolution criticizing the Veterans Administration for alleged discrimination and delays in building and funding hospitals and facilities. They urge speedier construction, allocation of additional beds, and closer medical care options for Pennsylvania veterans.
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Pennsylvania
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Congress
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Hillingdon
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Marshall Demands Red Stance on Reparations
London reports state Secretary of State Marshall and American economic advisers pressed Molotov for whether Russia will reduce its 10 billion reparations demand and defer collections on defeated Germany. Bevin stressed unity hinges on reparations, while Western powers seek control of Germany’s industrial base for Europe’s economic recovery.
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Foreign Ministers Council
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Sgt Carnrike's body to arrive here Monday
The body of Sgt. Frank Carnrike, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carnrike of Wee Wayne Street, will arrive Monday morning aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad train. He died in a D-Day landing in France. Memorial services and a Legion post funeral will follow at Caliser Funeral Home with firing squad and escorts. The burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery with military honors.
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Legion
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Halt Shipments Of Arms To Palestine From U S
The United States halted shipments of American arms to Palestine and neighboring regions in response to current disorders. Officials say prior deliveries were too small to matter, with exports and overseas surplus goods totaling under eight thousand dollars in the last two months. The embargo, announced yesterday by the State Department, will continue.
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Palestine
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Middle East
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Mercury drop turns slush to icy glaze
A sharp temperature drop yesterday transformed melted snow and slush into a dangerous ice glaze. State Highway workers cleared some sections overnight, but thin ice remains on several highways, causing hazardous driving conditions today. Police warn drivers to exercise extreme caution as roads stay slick.
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Joe
Train schedule changes announced for Pennsylvania Railroad
Notice discusses adding trains for CH and the 680 and Bel routes on the Pennsylvania Railroad next Monday. Two sections, one with passenger coaches and another with sal ears, will run until December 24, with possible temporary changes to arrival and departure times for passenger trains.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Sal Ears
Plead Guilty After North Center Street Vandalism
John Lutz 21 and Franke Colbert both pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a pottle smashing spree on North Center street. They were fined 42 dollars total and arrested by city officers following a chase and discovery of broken mule bottles in front of the former Grand theater.
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John Lutz
Franke Colbert
Garland
Grand Theater
Elks Plan Two Benefit Shows in New Year
The Elks announce two benefit concerts in Worthsat and Butler with proceeds to the Modord Memorial Library and local charities. A January 10 program at Butler High School aids disabled veterans at Deshon Hospital, followed by a concert at Butler Jo r High School. Proceeds fund charity efforts sponsored by the Butler lodge Elks.
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Worthsat
Butler
Cony B. P.O. Elks
North East
House Move To Cut European Aid Bill Faces Doom
Congressional leaders push to send the European relief bill to Truman by next week. House foes seek deep cuts citing inflation and cost, while Senate approves 57 million in aid. Debate centers on overall funding and amendments before a House Senate conference committee irons out differences.
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Truman
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Senate
France
Italy
Austria
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Rovert A. Lovett
Taft (Cho
GOP Policy Committee
U.S. Woods
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Ching
Chris Wismol
Jonkman
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Federal authorities reveal vast Chicago counterfeit ring
The United States Secret Service says a large counterfeit operation in Chicago produced about 600000 in phantom currency since last July. It marks the citys largest such case since 1934. Five men were seized at the production site and others were recently noted as targets of prosecution.
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United States Secret Service
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