Rise in Jobless Exhaustions Sparks Growing Concern
Washington report from December 8 notes a rapid rise in unemployment benefit exhaustions. About 500000 people ran out of jobless insurance during July to September, signaling hardship as many still lack jobs. Officials warn of reduced purchasing power and increased reliance on relatives as benefits end. States show varied exhaustion figures for the period.
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Preas
Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Employment Security
Dlate
New Dorsey
Pennsylvanis
Maryland
West Virginia
Seven Die in Batangas Gunfire Rampage
In Batangas province seven people were killed and eight injured in a gunfire incident. Police and witnesses described the sudden attack as intense, with authorities deploying patrols and investigating the motive. A provincial official stated the shooting's responsibility had not yet been determined.
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Manila
Jrhidinge
Ehideets
Batingss
A. Mérata Care
Aiantderts
Alber
Ponsin
Politicat
Batangas Ponvinen
Shift of Nationalist Government To Formosa
Associated Press reports the Chinese Nationalists voted to move the seat of government to Taipei Formosa during an emergency cabinet session led by Premier Yeh Hsi-Shan. Chiang Kai-shek’s forces prepare guerrilla operations on the mainland while Taipei becomes the fifth capital this year for the Nationalist leadership.
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Associated Press
Chengtu
China
Taipei
Formosa
Yeh
Hsi-Shan
Chiang Nixai-shek
Sicheng
Sikang
Chang Gin
Southwest China
Ku Chi Tung
Hu Tsung-Nar
Yang Sen
Southwest
Wang Tsang-Shu
Tang Shin
Taipeh
Chiang Kai-Shek
British
Hong Kong
Hains Island
Here
Psi Chung-Hsi
Central China
Li Tsung Jen
United States
Joy Manufacturing Reports Lower Income Stream
Joy Manufacturing reports reduced earnings due to coal mining industry conditions. President J. D. Miperow cites lower operating profits and deteriorating mining equipment demand as the primary causes, with per share figures reflecting the downturn and investor impact noted.
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JOY Manufacturing
Pittaburgh
Tee
Joy Manufacturing Company
J. D. Miperow
Salty Mae
Ex-Red Leader Pleads Guilty in Sofia Case
In Sofia a former deputy premier Traicho Kostov and other ex Bulgarian leaders plead guilty to treason and spying. The seven member court hears indictments detailing plots with Tito and British intelligence to overthrow Bulgaria’s regime.
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Associated Press
BOFTA
Der
Apeelul
Busiess
Nikola Nuchey
Ivan Stefanov
Traicho Kosiey
Bulgaria
Tass
Moscow
London
Rostov
Marshal Tito
London Daily Express
Yugoslavia
Kostov
Tito
Boris
Geogl Dimitrov
Russia
Supreme Court
Boris Lovanov
Hungary
Laszlo Rejk
Polit Burg
Communist Party, L
Ward party reaches Tientsin port after Mukden exit
US State Department reports Angus Ward and 20 consul group members may have reached the North China port of Tientsin after leaving Mukden. British and American sources note arrival timing around early Wednesday evening, with plans to proceed to Yokohama, Japan.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Angus Ward
Mukden
North China Port
Tientsin
U. S
Federal
Tabgsar
North King
Ward
Mukcer
Lve
Toker Dar
Tientain
Yoktofulad
Japan
Sawdust Mixture Tried On Icy City Streets
The Streets Director in the city tested a mixture of sawdust and calcium on icy roads. Initial results show the material adheres to the glassy surface after melting begins, aiding traction. The plan, still experimental, started on Center West Smith and East Pleasant streets and continues with use of 100 pounds calcium per truckload of sawdust.
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Hitler
Garl Smith
Center
West Smith
East Pleasant
Pennsylvania, Erie
New York Central
Appeals for Early Mailing of Christmas Cards
Postmaster James P. Sullivan urged local residents to mail Christmas cards and gilt parcels early amid a flood of mail expected this holiday season. He predicts record volumes with over 400 000 pieces cancelled and asks for dispatch of distant state parcels now and greeting cards before December 15 to ease postal strain.
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Gerry Fest
James P. Sullivan
Rar
Germans favor democracy says Gen Clay
Gen Taielus D. Clay former military governor of the U S occupation zone in Germany told reporters that Germans will not tolerate division of their country between the western powers and Russia. He said Germans are eager to adopt a democratic system when the United States shows the path.
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Philadelphia
Taielus D. Clay
Gemany
Russia
Bien Field
Hedg Eit
Saview Urtee
Miners Wonder If Lewis Wins New Three Day Week Pact
Washington Lag 4 With 7 440 000 tons under contract John L Lewis sought more signers as miners take first day off under a three day week Hard coal operators resist and hold to five day worksites While eastern Pennsylvania negotiations resume in New York progress remains limited Anthracite supply tight as markets seek steady output and salt coal field pressure rises
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Associated Press
Washington
John L. LeWin
United Mini Workers
Midwest
South
Tull
Lewis
Uyjor
UMW
Ichsteel
New York
Snow Streak Closes Roads in Corry Area
State Police report minimal auto travel with two accidents in three days as two more inches of snow fall. High winds and slick highways hinder plow crews while dust spreaders and plows attempt to keep curves passable, with widespread bad conditions noted across the state.
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Corry
Canton
City Streets Department
State Highways Department
Mw Wbabe
Wilkes-Burre
Tinsel
Christman Wighte
Rent Curbs May End in Corry District
Erie County Rent Advisory Board conducts a rental survey to decide whether rent controls will be relaxed in Corry and surrounding towns. The board considers local housing trends, population, and university town criteria as factors guiding potential decontrol.
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Rasselas Brown
Erie
Corry
Cuyby
Woods
Studenis
Route 6 Hotel Reopens West of City After Closure
The Blue Bonnet Hotel formerly Bit Bonnet Inn reopens under Mr and Mrs Howard Ty Crandall west of the city on Route 6. The hotel offers 10 guest rooms a dining room and private party facilities with tentative hours from 10 to 12. A Miss Mary Mirch Meadville will assist with furnishings and service. Diamonds stolen earlier from a Corry Pittsburgh area shop are linked to a Christmas hotel break in reports, with police investigations ongoing.
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Blue Bonnet
Ormerly
Howard Ty" Crandall
Crandal
Momlar
Mary Mirch
al Ct
Meadville
Kere
West Mai
ELA Giro
Crandall
Fae Pugh Brothers Jewery
Vision of Hue Farmsylvania
Gorsteal Board
Egg Prices Fall Across City Stores
Shoppers cheer as egg prices drop with grade A large white eggs selling for about 10 cents less than a few weeks ago. Independent stores offer favorable deals though farmers set varied prices, with reports of 62 cents per dozen in some markets and earlier quotes near 45 cents in others.
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Corry
Eges
Inne
Columbuy
New York
Vandenberg Urged to Lead GOP on Foreign Policy Attacks
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan, recovering from surgery, is urged by Republicans to return to Washington to shape the party line on China Spain and possibly Israel. Brewster Knowland and Wherry press for aggressive GOP critique of administration policy ahead of the 1950 campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vandenberg
Mich
China
Spain
Israel
Michigan
Vanjenberg
Breweter
Maine
Knowland —RaCality
Orient
Cain
Bentor Wherry
Othiers
Brewster
Dailles
Herbert H. Lehman
New Yort
Vanfenberg
Plane Wreck Off California Coast Kills Nine
remains of six adults and three children recovered after a DC-3 crash near Fairfield California Airlines plane was grounded near Nupw four miles south east of Sam Franciscy. The wreckage was located about ten miles from Fairfield.
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SP Assuumen
Valleo
Allt
Hn Virliner
Grouundarly
Hier California Airlines
Nupw
Fairfield
Sam Franciscy
Burbank
Ratinetarna
Atsarty Wilier
Ducale
Cubland
Atomic shipments to Soviet Union probe heats up on Capitol Hill
The House subcommittee investigates wartime atomic material transfers to the USSR. Probers cite uranium and heavy water claims tied to shipments 2 4 5 and relations of Groves Wallace Hoopes Moore Graves Hopkins and others. The panel flags possible side stepping of lend lease and awaits witnesses including Moore Hoopes Wallace and others as the inquiry continues.
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Irene Washington
House
Russia
Reds
Capitol Hill
Moore
Hoopes
Sill
Henry A Wallace
Wallace
Groves
Wellare
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Barry L. Hopkins
White House
Court Sets Precedent In Paternity Ruling
In Los Angeles a paternity case leads to a potential marriage of the teen mother and the acknowledged father. Judge Thomas J. Cunningham notes duty to marry while Leroy Hedge, 21, seeks acknowledgment and restraining order to stop adoption of the child born to Loretta Miller, 17.
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Los Angeuss
Thomas J. Cunningham
Leroy Hedge
Hedge
Heslare
Ie Eee
Loretta Miller
Quail
Mier
Jon
Hesige
Robert J. Sullivan
Local hunter bags 14 point buck in afternoon hunt
An unnamed hunter shot a 14 point buck near Duke and Finer after noon. The report notes a large deer and the hunter’s successful harvest, with local witnesses and minimal detail on location.
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Buck Orie
peLbh Bae
Betward Char
Hudson Jolion
Tepoink Radke
York
Fepvelet Bey Cours
Fezauder
Hegent i Ibe
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