Passage of GOP price curb bill assured on timing
The House speeds approval as the Republican backed voluntary pricing bill moves to President Truman by nightfall. Democrats criticize tactics and warn of amendments, while legislators push for swift action to curb living costs.
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Washington
House
Legislatios
Loveard
Train
Yale
Shilyone Hows
Debste
Ing Committee
Congress
Rep. Smith
Iit
Cave Biehty
Eisenhower Bloc Opens Office in Harrisburg
The Eisenhower bloc in Pennsylvania opens its office in Harrisburg as leaders aim to keep the Keystone state’s voting bloc unified for a potential 1943 Republican presidential nomination. State leaders, including Harvey Pare and James H. Duff, weigh strategy and long term unity while avoiding individual candidate endorsements.
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Eisenhower Bloc
Harrisburg
Warrisburg
Pennsylvannia DealtiskinoWer Lesgne
Pennsylvania
B. Williams, Jr
Brat Tisen- Tower League
Dwight Ti
Eisenhower
Harvey Pare
Keystone
Taylor
Governo
James H. Duff
Ante
Bombs and gunfire kill Arabs in village attack near Jerusalem
Reported in Jerusalam that ten Arabs including five children died and several were wounded in a bombing and volley near Khikas village. Police found seven bodies and homes were destroyed as Jewish underground groups warned of revenge after an assault tied to a Palestinian army mobilization.
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Doe, i
Ove Otiers
Khikas
Upper
Gatiten
Murknest
Willis
Pawwyi Teauiel
Siya Palestinye
Apa
Palestine Arab Threes
Tablus
Skating Opens at Mead Park Amid Festive Setup
Mead Park announces evening skating events with toe skating at Unb Mend Park rink and a revival of winter festivities. A new amplified sound system funded by local contributors will run nightly, drawing hundreds of skaters and visitors to the facility.
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Unb Mend Park
Mead Park
Walla
Labor Leader Says 1947 Dark Year for Workmen
Harrisburg December 19 The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor president James L McDevitt calls the 80th Congress the worst in U S history citing inaction on housing social security and other vital measures He accuses lawmakers aligned with the National Association of Manufacturers of failing to address urgent labor issues despite continued energy toward the Taft Hartley Act controversy.
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Harrisburg
Pennnsylvania
United States
James L. McDeyitt
Pennsylvania Feseration of Labor
Or Congress
McDevitt
Congress
Cai
Tinble
Fire damages Corry home in minor blaze
A chimney fire at the home of Mrs. Henry Group 102 North Seow Avenue caused minor damage to the dining room wall and door shortly before noon. Cory Fire Department arrived to find the blaze under control. A second alarm from the same area later found to be a possible false alarm likely set by children.
Action 10 Tax Cut Faces Another Veto Push
A headline reports ongoing GOP effort to pass a 5.6 billion tax cut blocked by a veto threat. Rep Knutson and President Truman clash over timing and fairness with debate over tax relief for different income groups. The Senate faces a January session with tax policy as a top issue.
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White House
GOP
Rep. Enutsom
Rmini
Trumiaiy
Congress
Weathy
Naldon
Hey
Bul
Presiden
Wplers
Trumaan
State of the Union
Mmessige
Knutson
Marshall and Truman Confer on Big Four Breakup
Secretary of State Marshall returned from London to brief President Truman and the cabinet on the collapse of the Big Four foreign ministers conference. Truman voiced hopeful peace prospects despite the London mission failure and praised the delegation’s hard work.
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London
Truman
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White House
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Max
Tully
Russia
Tuman
Congress seeks Anderson testimony on commodity speculators
Washington reports both parties in Congress pressed for Secretary of Agriculture Anderson to reveal names of commodity speculators fueling price hikes. House debates a stopgap inflation bill while Senate Republicans and Democrats clash over forcing Anderson to testify. Session amid parliamentary hurdles and shifting votes, with President Truman ready to sign once presented.
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Congress
House
Haye
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Democrats
Anderson
Martin
Mass
Senate
Andey
Truman
Sual
Ins
Bridges
Uvai
Deam
Efid
Congress Mnual
Explosion near Ashland Kills Shovel Operator
A dynamite blast at a mountain shanty near Ashland Pennsylvania killed Stanley Wat-sus, 44, as he and helper Ray Kennedy were at work. A 15 year old bystander was severely injured and Kennedy suffered burns. Police and rescue teams responded to the scene.
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Ashland
James
Stanley Watsus
Ray Kennedy
Burtis
Lone Ranger Makes Overnight Stop In Corry
The Lone Ranger visited Corry and stayed at a local hotel en route from Chicago to a radio and movie studio, drawing crowds as his fame from “Hi Ho Silver” remains popular. Local residents missed a chance to meet him in person during his unscheduled stop.
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Corry Childred
Corry
Aleng
Cone Ranger
Chicago
Italian Premier to Seek New Confidence Vote
Italian premier faces a planned confidence vote as turmoil erupts in Rome. Reports describe clashes in the assembly and accusations of subversion within the government, with party leaders and opposition members trading heated remarks amid mounting political pressure.
French Labor Union Split After Anti Communist Move
Paris dispatch reports a split in the CGT as anti communist delegates push for a new federal workers' organization. The resolution calls loyal members to resign and minority group leaders prepare for a future congress to form a united labor front.
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Mooamsen Paris
Whiifelereitan
CGT
Spi
Wak Niddo
Fretiel Sudvion
Calline
Eyatt Urges International Parley For World Peace
Australian foreign minister Evatt urged a conference of nations to plan a peaceful settlement for Germany. He blamed power politics for the London conference failure and called for a meeting without veto limitations, stressing a wider gathering of nations under the United Nations with fewer participants.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Herbert V. Eyalt
Weile
London
United States
Britain
United Nation Security Council
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Ues
United Nations
Ani Wn
Fie Cyunell
Vine
Treasury Fort Washington Receipts and Expenditures Report
The treasury report for December 17 shows receipts of 241,287,205.84 and expenditures of 950,824,57.04. The balance stands at 5,620,003.41 with debt service of 178,839.00 and a small increase from the prior day of 880.39.
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Treasury
Balange
VEW Cancels Pro Basketball Program Here
The Archie W Thompson Post of Veterans sponsors a Sunday pro basketball game. a special meeting decided to terminate the program absorbing about 150 dollars per game. About 350 spectators attended, with 50 cents admission needed to cover costs. The Youth Program and County Basketball League remain unaffected. advertisers will be reimbursed for remaining contracts.
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Aig
Xan Anchov
de Pancetta Fou
Ryluce
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans
Waller Scott
He Springers
Bue Cubs
Usta
Stile Armory
Scott
WEW
Tie Osty
Police recover stolen 1942 Chevrolet truck in Corry area
State Police report a 1942 Chevrolet truck valued at $1000 was recovered after being abandoned on Route west of Barry. The vehicle had the keys left in it and was traced to Providence County. No thief remains identified despite the truck’s owner notifying authorities. A separate Greensburg crash claimed William J. Farrington, 28, near Mt Oliver.
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Rhode Grand Nynes
Barry
Stanley Marcus
Providence
Fils
Gorey
Tagedijzdtroft
Edie
Greensburg
William J. Farrington
Hollow Haven Road
Mt. Olver
Pittsburgh
Route 66
North
Washington
City considers disposal of raid seized slot machines
A local court order governs destruction or sale of gambling devices taken in a raid. City officials debate allocating any seized funds to Corry Hospital and advancing an ordinance to apply proceeds to charitable causes.
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Saylliv
Nex
Ourty Hospital
Damian McLaughlin
Hie
W Sim. Hay
Corry Hospital
City Plants Announce Holiday Hours Across District
Industrial employers in the district released holiday operation times. Aero Supply Mfg Co will close Christmas Day and reopen Friday. January 9 will close a full week for inventory with skeleton staff. Ajax Iron Works suspends for Christmas and New Year then resumes normal schedule. Cory Damestown Mf and Raymond Mrs. O resume after December 29. both plants plan New Year’s Day closure and resume January 2.
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Aero Supply Mig. Co. Inc
Ajax Iron Works
Cristias
Corry-damestown
Cory
Trains Delayed After NYC Derailment Rears Disruption
Fourteen westbound New York Central trains were delayed up to three hours after a locomotive jumped a switch near Hoffmans and a second section of the Pacemaker derailed west of Schenectady. No one was injured though some locomotives were sidelined as crews rerouted trains.
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New York
New York Gentral Railroad
Hoffmans
N. Y
Hommans
Schenectady
Vanderbilt
Truman seeks record peacetime spending plan for Europe recover
President Truman asked Congress to authorize 17.9 billion dollars for a European recovery program and defense of freedom. He proposed swift action, a long term plan over years, and a strong administrative structure with a roving ambassador and a large staff. He argued the investment would determine whether free nations endure or fall to totalitarian pressure.
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Truman
Congress
America
Terwest
Tru- Min
Theond
Assishop
House Committee On Foreign Aid
City taxi collision causes minor property damage
A city taxi collided with another vehicle on West Juim street near Fourth avenue. The front end of the cab was damaged while the other car sustained minor damage. The incident occurred as the second driver failed to stop at an intersection. Names and exact details are unclear from the damaged report.
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Robitt Baghabe Per
Achié Willis
West Juim Street
Rechomner
Fourth Avenue
Alce Dent
West Malik Street
Kidder
Hue
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