Chinese Communists lose ground around Nanking in relief push
Associated Press reports Chinese Communists retreating as government Sixth Army Group advances from the Hwai River toward Pengpu fortifying positions 195 miles northwest of Nanking. Relief columns gain ground while railway damage is repaired after raids by marauding bands.
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Associated Press
Nanking
12Th Army Group
Sixth Army Group
Hwai River
Pengpu
North China
Heiping
Associated “Press
Harold J. Mills
Sixth Army
Penspu
12Th
Chow
Minister of Communications
Een Pengpu
Hai
jNanking
Babson Sees Sharp Cut In Auto Prices
Economist Roger W. Babson analyzes auto industry trends in New York, noting wage fears and lower prices pressuring motor stocks. He cites General Motors, Ford, Studebaker, and other makers, predicting a downshift in both new stock values and the used car market as demand weakens.
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Babson
Roger W. Babson
New York City
Altomobile
Tearn Hive
New York
Harry Prrruinen
Four Autos Wrecked In East Main Street Collision
Four automobiles owned by Gam y Meh were damaged in a collision at East Main and Maple avenues around 10 o clock. Frank Esress misjudged traffic from Maple causing the crash with a 1948 Plymouth driven by John Pitt. Pitt’s car slid into parked vehicles on East Main. A Ford pickup owned by Henry Pless and a Chevrolet owned by Harry Nef were damaged in the street line up. No injuries reported.
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Gam'ymeh
East Main
Maple Avenue
Marine City
Frank Esress
East Pers Street
John Fit
West Washington Street
Qaid Pitt
Baressi
Pitt
Former Corry Man Denied Parole
Fred Stingel a former Corry resident with a 5 to 10 year sentence in Western State Penitentiary was denied parole by the state parole board. He was convicted of pandering and had operated a restaurant on North Park Row in Erie before his 1945 conviction.
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Corry
Erie
Parole Board
Fred Stingel
North Center Street
Western State Penitentiary
Stingel
I Erie
North Park Row
Two Oil Firms Cut Crude Prices In Pennsylvania
Two Pennsylvania oil companies cut crude prices today amid over supply. The South Penn Oil Co’s Joseph Seep Purchasing Agency lowered Pennsylvanian crude by 50 cents a barrel in the Bradford Allegany district, while Freedom Pa based Valvoline Pipe Lines reduced Zanesville crude price by 30 cents to 3.658 dollars per barrel. The previous month saw cuts from 4.49 to 3.95 dollars per barrel. A Seep Purchasing Agency spokesman cited over supply as a reason for the reductions.
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Ser Peamens
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Joseph Seep
South Penn Oil Co
Valvoline
Freedom
Zanesville
Seep
South Penn
Secrecy Cloaks Alliance Talks With Allies
Washington reports say talks on a Western alliance linking the United States and Canada with Western Europe resumed after a three month pause. Officials expect a final pact draft before spring negotiations as European nations push for a 50 year alliance amid staged proposals by Eastern and Western blocs.
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Washington
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United States
Canada
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Lovell
State Department
Hazardous Auto Travel After Snow Storm Across Area
City reports four auto accidents on state highways after two and a half inches of snow. State High Way and Ely Streets departments say roads in this section are in good condition despite icy stretches. West Pleasant and West Smith streets proved difficult with hill traffic on Smith Street, but no serious damage reported. Temperatures dropped to 20 degrees with some areas at 16 degrees.
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State High Way Department
Ely Streets Department
Giy
West Pleasant
West Smith
Smith
Weather Bureau
Stab slaying suspect held in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police say a 28 year old musician was arrested for questioning in the stabbing and killing of 12 year old Carol Lee Kensinger in her home kitchen. Inspector Albert Jones noted a prior child molestation record for the suspect. The parents found the blood soaked body near midnight after the telephone rang.
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Pittsburgh
Felice
Carol Lee Kensinger
Albert Jones
East End
Joseph A. Kensinger
Committee to Advocate Move Next Monday on School Property
Corry Board of Education property committee plans to urge immediate improvement of the Fourth Ward site and possible building expansion. A new school building is discussed, with a survey by the Parent Teachers Association and a census by the B I A to project future classroom needs.
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Corry
Loveland
Cormitive
Yiue
Agivocae
Jacaxenitt
Parent Teachers Association
Scow
King George VI Begins 13th Year on the Throne
London reports King George VI enters the 13th year of his reign amid poor health yet fulfills royal duties from bed. He ascended after Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, leaving England in mourning and Buckingham Palace signaling no official celebration.
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London
George VI
Edward VIII
Edward
England
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Duke
Duchess of
Windsor
Hyde Park
George
Buckingham Palace
Seelf
Joy Riding Thieves Target Eight Cars in Union City Area
State police center at Union City probes a band linked to eight auto thefts in the past month. Officers seek public help to report stolen vehicles immediately to enable rapid checks and catch the thieves.
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State Police
Union City
L. F
Stale Bolte
Corry
Eta
Ares
Veliles
Juy Raloy
Jeily
James Bennett
Orson Abbott
Waterford
Bennett
Abbott
Edith
Saul
Uhiort
Slippery Roads Blamed for Area Crash
Thomas Pierce of Protikitis failed to stop on hazardous roadways and hit Charles Donovan of Titusville near Corry along the Sparrowshire road. Donovan’s car stopped to discharge passengers and escaped injury as Pierce’s 1941 Ford was damaged. Police estimate $175 damage to Pierce and $25 to Donovan. No one was hurt. TWO PERISH IN FIRE In Williamsport two young boys died in a house fire on December 11, just before they would be returned to their parents Jefferson Goings age 5 and Bernard Goings age 4.
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Thomas Pierce
Protikitis
Nto
Charles Donovan
Titusville
Corry
Sparrowshire
Pierce
Dovor von
Donavan
Impiel
Donovan
Nolte
Williamsport
Jefferson Goings
Bernard
Plane crash kills airlift crew over Germany report
Officials confirm an airlift plane crash near NANEPORT Germany killing the crew. Navy Lt Joseph Nope and pilot C. Norris survived with injuries as weather worsened and the aircraft was downed after attempting a landing.
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Germany
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Sali Francia
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Lekington
Wy.c
Norris
Hank
Heffergun
Grand Jury Hears Pigman Testify in Espionage Probe
In New York on December 7, Pigman testifies before a federal grand jury probing espionage. Former officials including Alger Hiss and others were summoned as the House committee clashed over witness timing. The session disrupted earlier plans as jurors convened and subpoenas shifted amid ongoing investigations.
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Associated Press
New York
Withlaus W. Pluman
Angelia
State Department
Alger Hiss
Seston
House On American
Huse Committee
Congressional
Ailes
Sis
Donald
Washington
Pismat
Ummans
Jeanine
Grand
Hiss Brothers
Karl Mund
R-Sd
Chinese opposition warned against U S Marines landing
Li Chi Shen head of the Kuomin revolutionary committee warned that a U S Marines landing in Shanghsi would provoke antagonistic sentiment and actions against Americans in China. He said the move infringes China's sovereignty and harms Chinese American relations as stated by a coalition of 10 parties opposing China Bail-Bhel.
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MY Actieveeron
Hong Kong
Li Chi-Shen
Kuominune Revolutionary Committee
U. S
Bhanghsi
China
Shanghat
Park Set for Winter Skating Season Preparations
Local residents welcome park improvements to enable skating from mid December to early March. Plans include warming sheds, a refreshment stand, new skating shells, and a public skating system revived after last year. Community member Ralph Poster coordinates repairs and seating, aiming to ready the edge of the park for winter use.
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Tautidredy
Wwe
Mead Park
Aadition
Ralph Poster
Toller
Woman at 100 Celebrates Birthday in Pres Pittsburgh
Mrs. Martha Glover marked her 100th birthday with dominoes and cake while news of her sister in law’s death from last year weighed on her. The centenarian has long funded leprosy relief, giving money to missions and a charity in Bibanga.
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Pittsburgh
Det
Martha Glover
Sarah Glover
Bibanga Leper Camp
Martha Glover Memorial College
Messiah 10 to be given December 19
A concert titled The Messiah in the Methey Church at 4 p m on December 10 was announced today under the direction of EL Tyna rire. Maurer Bohenan from Be as tenor soloist Carlyle Neckers bass Mrs Russell Caskitt alto Mrs Proves Whiteman supting and Mrs Lynn Rick soprano will perform. The program is expected to draw a large chorus and audience. Rehearsals with soloists and chorus will continue until December 19.
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Methey
EL Tyna Rire
Maurer Bohenan
Bie
Carlyle Neckers
Russell Caskitt
Proves Whiteman
Lynn Rick
Rice
Oneal Holly
Stuhldreher resigns as Wisconsin head football coach
Harry Stuhldreher resigns today from his role as Wisconsin head football coach. The Board of Regents voted to accept the resignation while keeping him as the university's athletic director with no change in status.
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Madison
Wis
Harry Stuhldreher
University of Wisconsin
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Sainty
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