Confusion Over Communist Move To Establish Government in Greece
Reports from Athens claim Greek army headquarters intercepted a radio announcement stating General Markos Viliades led a guerrilla bid to set up an independent provisional government in northern Greece near Volos. Observers note Balkan tensions and possible international reaction as Athens weighs military and diplomatic options.
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Athens
Volos
Markos Viliades
Muuuunedd
Iran
Acyerulia
Niostins
Hind
Ailiens
oRijulo
Connii
Vitindes
Deneby
Cuervidas
Albania
Yugoslayia
Guevill
Aidhe Charches
Unitothy Nations
Balkan Commission
Commies
Constantion Taulgails
George Statoy
Gen
Yadals
Foreign Ministry
Neeves
Manoven
Intervine
Beldy
Greece
Balkans
Christmas Day in Corry Hospital
A garbled notice notes Christmas Day plans at Corry Hospital with fragmented phrases about staff, patients, and arrangements. It mentions meals, hospital events, and a reference to an obituary or memorial item. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Hospital
France Passes New Income Tax to Upper House
Associated Press reports France moves to tax higher incomes as the assembly fights over the budget for 1948. The government plans a sliding scale on incomes above 450 000 francs, funding reconstruction and wartime relief with aid from the United States while critics condemn the measure as excessive and destabilizing.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Ghuke
jeushVe
Wen
Rene Mayer
Maborfathe
Saute Syetiat
Radio interference at chair plant traced to Delgehn device
FCC monitors traced a radio broadcast disruption to a device in the Johnstown plant of Delgehn and Bons after a Marchesque interference swept 6000 kilocycles from New York LaGuardia to distant points including Puerto Rico. The issue prompted rapid corrective actions by the Wiley company and authorities. Four new typhoid fever cases were reported in Lancaster on December 24, linked to a Thanksgiving wedding, raising the total to fifteen.
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Washington
Wee
Pry
Frank Kvatokvil
Tegbsns
Communication Commission
Fold W
Wiley
Quegon
Puerto Rico
Johnstown
Af Delgehn and
Bons
Lancaster
Pleads Guilty To Check Charge At Friday Hearing
Alderman sets Friday hearing for Jack Paulson in Cleveland case after he pleaded guilty to worthless check charges. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Police say Paulson admitted to issuing eight checks totaling over 100 dollars. Relatives present as authorities concluded routine processing.
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Jack Paulson
Jack Paulo
Corry
Alderman
B Cobbett
Len Paulson
Paulson
Cleveland, O
Fuolson
Bethlehem Christmas Prayers Thinned by Security Strife
In Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, faithful huddle for prayers despite communal strife as British troops, limited in number, guard the Holy Place. Masses at the Church of the Nativity and nearby shrines proceed under tense conditions while families seek shelter.
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Presa
Noriheth Greven
Ger
Mankwe Viliarles Juad
Letavtnye
Associated
Presa Bethelehem
Eve Pilgins
Ve Powadtite
Farmad
Sheiver
Prince of Pace Toy Bwlitional Observane
Mbny
Hiv
Jersalem
Dows
Aosoph
Mary
Nemely
Synek
Nawit
Abhbys Jey
Jey
Kee At
Gunman goes on shooting spree in Reno incident
Associated Press reports a Weyenr uld gunman attacked a crowded gambling casino wounding police and bystanders before fleeing. Officers tracked him to Huntersville West Virginia where a police pursuit followed and the suspect was captured after a gun battle. One bartender and patrons were injured as the assailant, described as Bobby Caner-like, was wounded in the shoulder and charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
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Associated Preas
Reno
Clayton Phillips
Bobby Caner
Huntersville
W. Va
Phillips
Cuvier
Wieler
Ted 9
Reng
Washo County
PRL
Carter
Paldwin Leonard
Corea
Gaviev
Five Gifts Awarded to Local Residents at Rex Theatre
Ten local residents were presented with gifts totaling 1600 dollars during a Rex Theatre event sponsored by Bhitt Brothers and Westinghouse Corp. Winners included Mrs. Dorothy Fashnick Maloney of 23 South Center Street receiving an electric range, Mrs. Gordo Brynotison of 22 West South Street receiving Iran, Mrs. Helen McCray Pedensky of 321 Hage Street receiving a warming pad, Mrs. Joyce Shaimpoe of 10144 Best Main Street, and Mrs. Goring of 601 South Center Retreat receiving a toaster.
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Pive Worry
Isenaud
Courkesy
Bhitt Brothery Theatres
Westinghouse Corp
Res
Whaners
Corry
Mra
Dor
Ofhy
Fashnick Maloney
South Center Street
Gordo Brynotison
West South Street
Iran
Demand 71 Fraders Revealed in Federal Market Probe
Washington dispatch reports that Health, Education and Welfare officials were linked to commodity market activity in September. The Senate panel seeks names of federal employees who traded on inside information, with Edwin W. Pauley and Secretary Royall cited in the probe.
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Solon
Anderson Mas
Senate Group
Associated Frens
Washington
R-Mini
Qumiculliine
Macky
Oni
Andemon
Senate
Ion
J. M. Mel
Commodity Exchange Authority
Une Jolt Confessiona
Ire
Economie
Mederal
Government of Aid
Edwin W. Pauley
Avihy Rayall
Bine Ji
Benator Knowlind
Calif Lord
Ryall
Appropriations Committee
Royall
Safecrackers Alarm Northwestern Pennsylvania Holdup Wave
Police alert across Northwestern Pennsylvania and neighboring Ohio counties as safecrackers hit busy areas and embolden theft attempts. Authorities report a recent spike in break‑ins and the use of nitro charged devices, with fire damage suspected in some incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Wule
Horber
Ohio
Bub
Pope Seeks League to Guard Peace Amid Insincerity
In Vatican City on December 21 Pope Pius XII warned that insincerity blocks world peace and urged a league of honest men to safeguard humanity. He blamed a growing defluency toward insincerity for the collapse of the foreign ministers conference, saying it drives the world further from lasting peace and unity.
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Vatigan City
Pope Pr
TV Tush Pyunigd Obser Miuspage
Ouly Uvet
Pimojg Tuto
Pontit
Oiteign Ministers
Hondon
Chest Allots 4000 to Twelve County Groups
The Chest allocates four thousand dollars across twelve county groups including Corry Memorial Hospital and the YMCA. Multiple named entities appear, listing organizations and local groups receiving funds along with the total allocation and approving authority.
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Mindi
Awipali
Tile
Bidaws
Criviliel Children
Bueley
Porninylvinin
Cbs Pinel Bumeau
Tovenee
Glen
Presidential Christmas pardons widen citizenship rights use
President grants 1 593 wartime draft offenders clemency under a broad plan. Conscientious objectors, many with prior records, receive pardons while others lose benefits. Petitioners and supporters press for broader civil and welfare relief amid wartime service controversy.
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Associated
Washington
Gouve
Owen J. Ober
Isser
Einrense Pour Moat
Pasquinler
Gmith
Riyleigh
D. C
James _O'Neil
Amenity Legion
Sam
Tulum
WietAlah
miKey
Tighoyah
Brunos Sentence Commutation Moves Parole Eases For 14-Year Farmer
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Pardons Board unanimously recommends commuting the 14 year sentence of James Hy Bait, enabling the Schuylkill county farmer known as "Big Joe" to be eligible for parole. He is the last of six Bruno family members imprisoned, with five paroled and gunfire erupting during protests the night before George H. Barle’s gubernatorial victory. The parole process typically takes weeks.
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Harrisburg
Coys
Penor
James Hy
Mmusind
Josephy
Lenie Toy
Eve Haylie
Touke
Pirale
Farmer Republican
Schuylkill
Camity
Siféte Parole Commission
Big Joe
Bruno Iynlly
HHA
George H. Barle
Benneylyann
Monweilty
Corry Elks to Start $40,000 Project Revamp
The Corry Elks lodge plans a $40,000 revamping program including renovations to the ferry area, new bar, billiard room upgrades, and a modernized kitchen. Work aims to begin soon, with bowling alleys to be added and two existing spaces repurposed, plus extensive abatement and floor plan changes.
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Corry Elks
1. P.O
Willan
Reoebinin
Other Supply
Marve Co
Sulnemane
Howling
Liquor Sales Near Holiday Forecast Fall Short
December liquor sales across Corry fell short of forecast with a slower buy rate at local stores. Officials cited cautious consumer spending and a surplus of stock on hand as brands remained available though several lines drew less demand than anticipated. The Chevy store planned a brief closing period for New Year’s Eve as inventory adjustments continued.
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Moore Wana
Corry
Blake Ligue Shore
Wiles
Onliak
Ll Brands
Halifax Bulletin Reports Forced Landing of Flying Fortress
The Seaboard and Western aircraft pilot stated engine trouble forced a landing over Goose Bay Labrador. A frost river region and Goose Bay weather stations noted the incident amid wartime signals and Atlantic operations. Separately, reports from Jerusalem cited three Arabs killed during Christmas ploughing and ongoing communist conflicts in the Holy Land with multiple injuries.
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Halifax
Dus
Seaboard
Atlantic
Goose Bay
Labrador
Jerusalem
Wow
Holy Land
Sportsmen Join With Erie Group
The Cary Radar and Gun Club held its regular monthly meeting with 75 members present and voted to join the Erie County Sportsmen's League affiliated with the Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Clare Hillstram was elected chairman. directors are Hernan Steaves, Roland Putnam, George Taylor and M.S. Reed. Deer contest awards: Charles Patterson most points. Kurt Lindberg heaviest dressed buck at 147 pounds. Capsule Brock of Erie showed color Alaska big game films featuring moose, bears, caribou, deer, elk and eagles. Social time and refreshments followed.
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Cary Rad
Erie County Sportsmen's League
Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Clare Hillstram
Corry Rod and ‘Gun Club
Hernan Steaves
Roland Putnam
George Taylor
M.S. Reed
Erie County League
Charles Patterson
Kurt Lindberg
Alaska
Capsule Brock
Erie
Brock
Northwest Territory
Christmas Celebrations Amid Postwar Uproar and Pardons
The nation readies for Christmas with peace pageantry at the White House and a radio greeting from President Truman. Elsewhere, 16,805 wartime draft violators receive amnesty. many pardons are issued by an amnesty board while some families face holiday shortages. A railroad fire in New York disrupts travel, and San Francisco opens a haberdashery exchange for holiday gift seekers.
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Christ
Yan
Christina
Pallllcoi
Pitt
Pennsylvania Railroad
New
Demand Arises for Survey Work on a New Canal
Washington reports a survey demand as U S officials evacuate about 2,000 troops from 14 bases in Panama following a Panamanian assembly vote rejecting the bases pact. Senators Knowland and Bigel urge a new water route via Nicaragua or Paris outside, while Panama moves to end occupancy after World War II treaties. The evacuation will begin immediately with Gen. Willis Crittenberger to report on timing. officials stress sovereignty and risk of a harsher pact.
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Washington
United States
Panama
Pandimyc Ius Assembly
Mons
Wold
Panama City
State Department
Panamanian Assembly
Republic of Panama
Corint
Che Seli Adrawal
Army
Adrawal
Willis Crittenberger
Panama Zone
Bil
Thief Sought After Auto Loot On Road North Of Corry
State Police seek thief who rifled a car on Adelale Road north of Corry. Stolen items include a battery set, meters, and eight other feries valued at about £200. Investigating officers request information leading to arrest.
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Corry
Meguillin
Eric
Sonotone Company
Poline Wiles
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