North China Shooting War Nearing End
AP dispatch from Nanking reports Nationalist China lacking a functioning cabinet and failing to halt Communist advances north of the river. Tientsin remains isolated as Communist forces press towns north of the capital while Sun Yat-sen era cabinet plans provoke mixed reactions among officials and observers.
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India
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Pesson
Corry Man Arrested On Wife Charges
George Wilcox of East Street was arrested at 7:30 last evening at his home by Connell City police on a warrant joined by his wife Anne. He faces charges of assault and battery and was held until 7 p.m. tomorrow for hearing with a $50 bond.
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George Wilcox
East Street
Une City Nolies
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Jim Wailassnitt
Ute Peace
Justin Butters
Elown
Abduction Report Emerges In East Pleasant Case
A 9 year old girl from East Pleasant was abducted by two men after being lured near Main Street and Maple Avenue last Saturday between 4 and 4 30 PM. The child is safe, though frightened, and relatives say they have learned who the suspects are. mother says the girl could not speak for hours after returning home. Officers have the incident report and are investigating, with details still developing.
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Lehy
East Pleasant
Mast Mair
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Corry Post Office Sets Record With 444195 Pieces Processed
The Corry post office processed 444 195 pieces of mail in one day, surpassing eight thousand in previous highs. The unprecedented volume overwhelmed sorting and delivery teams as mail was pushed through cancelling machines and prepared for routing to Albany and other areas. Four postal workers aided the overflow while colleagues continued through the long shift to clear the backlog.
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Mui Yard
Suncay
Ihoifla
Valine Aarter Elie
Frain
Fire destroys motor at Wiggers Olds garage
An electric motor on an air compressor in the Wiggers Oldsmobile garage was destroyed by a heater fire at 2:45 AM. Residents summoned Corry firefighters who quickly doused the blaze with a booster line, removing the motor and confirming total loss with garage operator Paul Wiggers.
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ECA Suspends China Reconstruction Projects
Washington December 21 Paul G Hoffman said the Economic Cooperation Administration suspended all reconstruction projects in China. The ECA had allotted 10 million dollars for that purpose and Hoffmans remarks followed a White House meeting with President Truman. He spoke after a global inspection trip amid ongoing conflict in China.
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Paul G. Hoffman
Economic Cooperation Administration
China
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White House
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Shanghai
Winter Snow Preparedness by Streets Department Crew
Streets Department workers readied city snow plows and diesel tractors for impending winter weather. Crews spread cinders and checked equipment as mild temperatures rose then cooled, with additional snow flurries predicted for western Pennsylvania above mountain areas tomorrow.
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Tomorow
Gas tax boost faces fierce fight in 1949 legislature
Gov Duff’s 1 1/2 cent gas tax proposal draws GOP opposition and warnings of dynamite in the plan. Some lawmakers demand a State Highways blueprint before backing any hike as the Democratic minority watches. The Pennsylvania Motor Federation voices provisional support.
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Associated Press
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Highways Department
House of Representative
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
City to start sewer project early next summer plans
The city discussed a new sewer line from Bash Silt and JWHkht streets to the proposed sewage disposal site to reduce basement flooding. Officials consider bonds and a one half mill tax increase to fund the project and a separate water plant authority may issue bonds. A salary ordinance granting $15 monthly wage increases for city workers was approved on first and second readings.
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Wright
Bujide
Ajax Lodge Names New Officers After Balloting
Ten new officers were chosen by Ajax Lodge No. 1748 members in a Sunday ballot. Officers include William Prine president and Busene Cenfeld vice president for the coming year along with other trusted posts. In Philadelphia a furniture store fire left eight firemen injured, Battalion Chief William J. McKnight among the seriously hurt with a fractured hip.
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Gmbers
Ajax Lodge
Internation Association of Machinists
William Prine
Busene Cenfeld
R. R. Scott
M. Brown
A. Piccirillo
Butcher
Joy
Sentinel
L. Rhynard
Kirch
Weldau
Philadelphia
Frankford
William J. McKnight
Frankford Hospital
Spectacular hotel fire leaves two dead in Philadelphia
A three alarm blaze at a Chestnut Street hotel trapped guests as flames swept through the three story building. Two men died and three women were injured. investigators suspect the fire started around 3 in the morning. Firefighters battled the flames as winds fanned the blaze and residents evacuated with coats and blankets.
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Philadelmhta
Fear 33 Dead In Skymaster Crash
A Skymaster airliner crash left 33 people dead and several injured. Officials confirmed the disaster occurred during flight and are conducting investigations while detailing missing passengers and potential causes.
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Fear
Opinion split on emergency teaching certificates in Pennsylvania
The article discusses a legislative dispute over extending wartime emergency teaching certificates beyond their current end date. School directors urge renewal to address teacher shortages, while the Pennsylvania State Education Association opposes extending uncertified teaching. It notes about 5,782 emergency certificates issued in 1987-88, with 2,855 wartime certificates, and 1,000 wartime certificates so far this year. A separate note from Philadelphia says no more snow before Christmas.
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Harrisburg
Geera Assembly
Preston van Woss
Pennsylvania State Association of School Directors
Pennsylvania State Educa ©Tion Assotidtiory
West Powers Plan for Berlin Regime Outlined
The United States Britain and France outline a three power plan for Berlin with a four power administration of the city and Allied Kommandatura authority in place while Soviet obstruction continues. They say the four power setup can be altered only by all four governments and that western sectors would be governed independently under their control.
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Associated Press
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Dey
United, States
Brita
France
Jean Ganeval
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Kommandatura
Allang Online
Ube O Wilig
Easjer
Berlin
United States
Britain
Bach
Former State Department official dies amid spy probe disclosures
New York report says Laurence Duggan, linked to alleged leaks to Russia, plunged to death amid congressional testimony on espionage inquiries. Police and medical examiner to investigate undetermined circumstances. Mundt cites Duggan as central figure in probe details.
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New York
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Associated Press
Laurence Vue
Latta Ameen
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Mundt
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Uie
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Cordell Hull
Don Levine
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Prison Breaker Rouzer Sentenced to 12 to 20 Years
Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania December 21 Lowell W Rouzer of Bedford received a 12 to 20 year sentence in Western Penitentiary for breaking out of Blair County Jail and slugging the turnkey He pleaded guilty to four charges connected to the escape and related auto theft case Two other men who fled with Rouzer were later arrested in Abibock Texas
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Ronzer
Aibbock
Tex
Corry Man Flies Home From Hawaii in 24 Hours
Earl Ostrum recounts a 24 hour 23 minute trip from Honolulu to Erie airport. The Corry native, once tied to Paul Ostrum’s air parts business, spent two years in Hawaii for Christmas with parents at North Center Street and plans to return next March.
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Hawaii
Terry
Cory
Earl Ostrum
Arvid Ostrim
North Center Streeb
Pacific Isles
Pacife
Ostrum
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Eual
Erie
Corry
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John Rogers Airport
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Os~rim
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Lines
Merchant Marine
Jack Spiesman
Mr. Ostrum
Lr. Spiesman
Raymond Mfg. Go
General Electric
Dutch Move In Sumatra And Java Escalates
Reported fighting in Java and Sumatra as Dutch forces press into central Java and seize positions around major towns. A Security Council debate looms as U S officials warn that anti communism efforts in Southeast Asia may suffer a setback from Dutch military actions.
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Batavia
Java
Setherl
Wurieed
Jim Rye
Wubert Topbai
Yurdalle
Widikinig
Bodouwpin
Biatoway
Robin Ib
Ativan
Civwtsith
Bayohwll
Sivta
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SaKl
Security Council
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Neys
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Gehlon
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India
Australia
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Jogfar ‘Srt
Treasury report shows receipts and debt figures
Treasury report Washington December 21 shows December 17 receipts of 589,491,503.01 and expenditures of 99,397,945.63 with balance 3,926,624,582.57 and total debt 259,114,888.04. Debt decreased by 35,007,046.85 from prior period.
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Washington
U. S
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