Nation wide railroad strike looming after mediation meeting
Meeting called by the National Mediation Board in Chicago as 850000 railroad workers push for wage increases. Leaders from five unions report strong support for a walkout, while officials express hope for a settlement. Government officials say nationwide strike may not materialize. Congress and stabilization actions loom.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Oper- Bune
Ue National Mediation Board
Op Prcing
Xex
Chicago
Brotherhoods
Frame F. Prager
Gr of Railway Conductors
JohenJsley
The
Association of American Railroads
Joseph Esma
Office Offense Transportation
Daniel Loomis
Western @arriers
Frise
Pelley
Eastman
DB. Robertson
Alvanley Johnston
T. CG
Ashen
Jewitchmen
Congress
Rep
Robert, Crosser
Donio
Much National Rail
Little Steel
Vinson
Double Train Wreck and Bari Harbor German Raid
Record of a severe air raid on Bari by around 80 German bombers causing heavy Allied shipping losses, with 17 ships sunk or damaged and widespread destruction. Simultaneously, two New York to Florida passenger trains derailed in North Carolina, killing dozens and injuring many as snow and ice hindered rescue efforts.
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Assuchalen
Washington
Bali
Maly
United Nations Beielnitl
United Nations
Pata
Bei
Lamberton
WN. C
Funeles
Carolin Shiorl
W. S. Fleming
Fayetteville Hospital
G. Sibley
Wilmington
Whe Inve
Tin
Red Springs
Tive
Otto
Wual
Het Blumbertan
Wilnesees
Wim
Atlantic Coast Line
Uio
Jnorturound Trai
Aulmatic Coast Line Ofliewst
Rocky Mount
Tom Bale
ACL General
Roosevelt Returns to United States After Middle East Trip
President Roosevelt has returned to the United States from international conferences in the Middle East. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early announced the president is safely back, but offered no details on when he will reach Washington or further travel plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
White Mouse
Stephen Orly
Middle East
Bomb Casing Plant Destroyed In Dallas Fire
A Dallas fire destroyed the Aust Bridge Company bomb casing plant near midnight. Intense flames sent a dazzling white glow visible for miles. the loss was several million dollars. No injuries were reported as firemen battled the blaze from a distance or behind shields.
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Associate Press
Dallas
Tex
Aust Bridge Company
Manes Fom
Two Die in Warren Car Gas Incident
In Warren, a man identified as Joseph Angelotti and a woman named Doris Steiner were found dead today in a parked car near Pleasant Township. Coroner Ed C. Lowrey ruled they likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a defective exhaust pipe. The tank was empty and the heater running when discovered by a taxi driver. authorities estimate they had been dead six to eight hours.
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Jess Warren
Ed C. Lowrey
Doris Steiner
Joseph Angelotti
Warren
Pleasant Lows Ship
Lowey
U S Casualty Totals Reported By War Department
Washington reported the last U S casualty total stood at 131 098 after World War II records through November 80ths. Secretary Stinson told Hay that from the war start to November 30th Army casualties totaled 98 001 with 54 494 killed 36 060 wounded 23 725 missing and 1 101 held as prisoners of war.
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U.S
Washington
United States
War Stinson
Hay
Alto
Witnters
More Gifts For Corry Hospital Announced
At last night’s directors meeting the Corry Hospital Association reported a $1,000 gift from Corty Jamestown Mfg. Corp following a $2,500 grant from Raymond Mfg. Co. Additional donations of $102 each from D Armour Hillstrom David A Hillstrom and Fern M Raymond funded new equipment now fully paid for. The board approved upgrades and discussed post war planning while noting overcrowding and the need for enhanced laundry facilities.
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Corry Hospital
Corty-Jamestown Mfg. Corp
Association
Raymond Mfg. Co
Corty-Jamestown Corporation
D. Armour Hillstrom
David A. Hillstrom
Fern M. Raymond
Hawkins
Hillstrom
Fogle
Young
Smiley
Elston
Furster
Train agent Lam ser Shultz found dead in PennsylvanIa
In Glearfield Pennsylvania on December 14 lam ser Shultz aged 43 a Pennsylvania Rail and station agent at nearby Woodand was found dead with a bullet wound to the head authorities reported no immediate motive or suspects.
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Glearfield
Lamser Shultz
Pennsylvania Rail
Wood- and
Tong
Winter Weather Hinders Traffic Despite Ongoing Road Work
Mercury climbs but road crews press on as snow falls and temperatures rise through the night. Highway department workers keep main and rural routes passable though ice and slick conditions threaten travel. Fatal accidents linked to weather include a man frozen near Latrobe and a child burned in Ligonier, with reports of other casualties across the region as coal stocks dwindle and a wind of snowy disruption continues.
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State Highway Department
Cy Streets Department
Highway Department
Tempealure
Associated Bross
Pennsylvania
AL Daroly
Latrobe
Shiquehanna County
Gonier
David Lee Lemmon
Ligonier
Fie
Mra Lemmon
Susquehanna County
Frank Smith
Uniondale
Pittsburgh
Forte-Jeur-De Assert Croft
Ir Wis
Neghbor
Ferry Hurt in Main St Crash
Ferry Pritt Perry of Page and Perry grocers received minor injuries after a delivery truck from the store collided with a heavy sedan at the Summer and East Main streets intersection in Ferry. The impact drove the truck into a nearby property breaking a tree. both vehicles suffered extensive front-end damage. Perry was shaken but not believed to have lasting injuries.
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Pritt Perry
Page and Perry
Summer
East Main Streets
Ferry
Main Street
Harvison Keppel
Keppel
Indiana Track Coach E C Hayes Dies in Hospital
Indiana University track coach E C Billy Hayes died in a local hospital after pneumonia struck him. Hayes trained star distance runners including Charlie Hornbostel Campbell Kane and Wed Der Lach of Linatan.
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Indiana
Bloomington
E. C
Billy) Hayes
Indiana University
Ial
Hayes
Charlie Hornbostel
Campbell Kane Wed der Lach
Linatan
Senate Banking Panel Backs Compromise on Food Subsidy
The Senate banking committee debated a 60 day postdeadline on the food subsidy issue but rejected both farm bloc subsidy bills and a compromise proposal from Senator Tal. In London bombers raid northwest Germany as daylight attacks resume. Van Nuys says distilleries are buying wineries to control liquor. Administration backers push service men vote access to bolster political campaigns next year.
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Associated Tress
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Rewan
Senate
We Gan
Biut
Tal
London
Germany
Army
Free 16
van Nuys
Congress
Statewide Mobilization Drill Reported In Erie Area
Thea hunttrea and dusty Jerry Civilian Defense organizers reported last night on a state wide mobilization drill. Col Lynn G Adams led the three hour drill with 30 000 air raid volunteers, saying the training plan was very successful and counties did a fine job. Simulated bombing incidents were staged after local defense leaders inspected personnel and equipment. The exercise was held without public participation.
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Thea Hunttrea
Dusty Jerry
Varity
Lyttn Adams
Stull
Willrent
Ely
Sade
Lesults
Erie
Lfforta
Union City
Hema
Edinboro
Defense Corps
Defense Leadure
A Cappella Choir to Sing at Two Churches Sunday
The senior high school A Cappella Chair will participate in morning services at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches next Sunday. The announcement notes the choir will be heard during the regular worship services at both churches.
Schools Today Show Better Attendance
Attendance in the district was slightly better than yesterday though 266 pupils were absent due to illness. Faculty in Glay City School exclude students with colds or ailments, aligning with state health department guidance to prevent spread in the district.
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Glay City School
State Department of healHuiteh
Eny
Allied heavy raid targets Arawe in southwest Pacific
Allies strike Arawe coast in a major bombardment described as the heaviest in the southwest Pacific, with extensive naval and air support cited. The report lists Allied positions and notes heavy activity along New Britain and nearby areas.
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New Briain
Aled
Arswe
New Britain
Southwest Pacific
Tony
Guilnea
Jonzlou
Malaolays
Lowry
Ieeorce Hanimwered
Entiweibyille
Ip Po
Bowness
U.S
Linstas
Pneumonia Returns to Churchill Amid Health Worries
British Prime Minister Churchill sick again with pneumonia after Casablanca meeting. Attlee and House of Commons officials react as government advises rest and possible abdication rumors. Casualty details uncertain. confirms prior illness and extended confinement to bed rest.
Fire at Ford Plant Causes Smoke and Clamor in Detroit
A brief Detroit report notes a fire at the Ford Motor Co plant causing heavy smoke and evacuation. Fire crews battled flames in a building described as filled with work and materials. Several workers were injured, and smoke spread through adjacent sections as alarms rang.
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Forrban
Detroit
Lestteralt Suilding
Ford Motor Co
Stooge
Bre
Red Army Offensives West of Kiev Progress Reported
In a dispatch from Assochies Press reports the Red Army renewed offensives west of Kiev. The article notes Allied bombers striking targets across the Brenner Pass and approaches to Austria and Italy, with actions near Bolzano and surrounding regions. It describes rail disruption and allied air activity, naming various fronts and operations in a broad European context.
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Brenner Pass
Assochites
Ward
Germany
Italy
Inmabruck
Austria
Bolzano
Avisiorf
Vinduey
Orlii-Orsegan
Lars
Lau
Pagan
Sigan
Kirovowrad
Pete Moree
Harlan
Pescara
Eline
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Geemas Bonny
Buri
Secretary of War
Buknon
Bart Harbor
Pens
Ay Associated Press Lumberton
N.C
Hetween
North Carolina
Corry - Jamestown Corp
Main ST
H. H. Keppel
Page
Summer Street
Arawe
Marshalls and
Solom
Churchill
Assaciants
Fress
Peime Miter
House of Commons
Atting
Chuipenlil
Middle
Fay
Churchill Ln Ieee
Casablanca
Prasidyn
Roaseele
Ted | Witt Zeilte Netairi i
RED Army
Kiev
Wascaw
Ortona
Otsegna
Fifth Army
San Vicenzo
RAF
Stanford Hose
Forrest Am Tn
Stanford Hose Company
Srouust
Raymond Conany
Andrew Poulson
Othr Raymend
Cory
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