Showdown Looms for Vandenberg as GOP Leaders Debate Roles
Michigan Senator Vandenberg faces a possible clash in the Republican conference over dual public offices as party leaders weigh ousting Wardenbee from key posts. Reports say Connally, Wilson, and Langer back moves to bar dual roles and curb White’s dominance, while Vandenberg contemplates leaving United Nations duties for the foreign relations chair.
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Plan to renew driving school program nationwide
The American Automobile Association announced plans to renew the safe driving program. The AAA proposes supplying new vehicles with driving controls to schools nationwide if educational groups commit to using them for at least four hours in driver training. School districts must provide qualified instructors through AAA training.
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William T. Nichols Hurt In Truck Hits Locomotive
William T. Nichols of West Wayne street was seriously injured when his delivery truck crashed into a southbound Pennsylvania train engine at the West Washington street crossing. He was pinned by the truck until helpers freed him and he was taken to Community Hospital in guarded condition with possible spinal injuries.
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C J Completes Site Purchase For Corry-Damestown Plant
Corry Damestown Mig Corp announced it has exercised an option and completed the purchase of a 20 acre site on both sides of the highway near the Sekerak farm east Columbus avenue. Plans call for an industrial plant with future siding facilities and large service mains to be built with support from local firms.
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City Employes to Get 1947 Salary Increase
City council approves a substantial salary rise for 1947 non elective city workers. Increases target city engineer, city solicitor, street department laborers, and Fire Department drivers, with detailed pay bands for police ranks to be finalized December 30. Traffic ordinance also passed, banning two hour parallel parking with minor changes on East Church streets.
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Red Purge Targets Turkish Press and Parties in Istanbul
In Istanbul on December 17 the Turkish army seized and closed publications and disbanded money political party branches. The army described the action as a purge against subversive and extremist Communist tendencies. Observers saw the move as a warning to resist subversive movements amid rising anti-Communist sentiment in Transcaucasia and the region.
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Corry Youth Arrested Again After City Crash
An 18 year old Corry youth is charged with leaving the scene of an accident after a car he drove wrecked on East Columbus Avenue. He pleaded guilty earlier and was held for court on a reckless driving charge.
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Teresa Hughes
Genevieve Mascak
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Warren General Hospital
Cowles
Treasury report shows December receipts and debt total
Treasury figures for December 17 show receipts of 200 million 813 thousand 44 dollars and 25 cents, expenditures of 310 million 2 thousand 573 dollars 881 dollars 59 cents, leaving a balance of 6 thousand 616 dollars 24 cents. Total debt stands at 263 billion 350 million 071 thousand 276 dollars 47 cents.
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Grand Jury Probes Attempt to Fix Pro Grid Tilt
New York county grand jury investigates alleged bid to fix the NFL championship game between the Giants and Bears. Alvin Paris, 29, and others face charges for attempting to influence the outcome as corrections and testimonies unfold. Giants player Pitchock faced scrutiny over passes in the Bears loss.
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Lumber Dealers Back Truman Plan Amid Housing Debate
Washington officials defend Truman’s revamped home building program as housing leaders clash over incentives for rental housing. Long resigns after criticizing the plan while industry executives dispute aims and funding use under the Federal Housing Agency.
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Anti-Trust Oil Case Dismissed by Justice Dept
Washington dispatch reports the Justice Department anti-trust division recommended dismissing the six year old suit against the American Petroleum Institute and 200 plus companies. The decision, not yet explained, could come in about two weeks. The action, filed in 1940, charged restraint of trade and monopolistic practices. Paris report notes France forms a new cabinet under the Fourth Republic and a commission faces the National Assembly for approval.
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CIO Officials In Policy Making Sessions Today
Associated Press reports CIO officials from unions representing 650000 United Steelworkers 600000 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers meeting on wage demands. Murray urged peaceful demands while noting wage talks depend on industrial response to economic conditions and avoid crippling strikes. Reuther and Fitzgerald joined a New York meeting as the auto workers board resumes talks.
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Freezing Rain Creates Hazard on City Streets
Last night a drop in temperature and sleet coated city streets and highways with ice. State and city crews spread cinders to clear routes including Route 6 and nearby highways. No major injuries were reported, though one sled mishap occurred. Authorities urged drivers to slow down amid a forecast of continued cold, with sub zero nights ahead.
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Merger of Overseas U S Forces Clears Milestone
Washington December 17 The Army and Navy agreed on unified command for overseas forces under a single operational head, with seven overseas commands to be created. President Truman approved the plan though details remain to be finalized, while Navy and Army held differing views. Names of regional commanders include MacArthur and Nimitz among others.
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Dearing Resigns as Carry Hospital Superintendent
Carry Hospital Association reports RM Dearing will resign as superintendent effective January 1. He cites better opportunities in Ohio city and says his contacts and the hospital’s cooperation have been satisfactory. Dearing, who came from Denver on August 12, 1945, led a notable revival in care and administration. board members plan to meet soon to plan successor actions.
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Bilbo set to explain affair before senate group
Senator Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi is expected to address a war contractors inquiry, detailing alleged lucrative contracts tied to his 1942 bid to unseat Wall Doxey. The hearing, led by Chairman Mead, aims to hear Bilbo’s side after earlier testimony from his secretary and others tied to the controversy.
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Train collision near Madrid injures twenty
An express train struck a freight car pile at 1:30 a m near the station of Cimea Casi about six miles southeast of Madrid. About 20 persons were injured according to early advices.
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