Allied push nears Han as UN inflicts near Han river clash
Allied forces press toward the Han River in Korea, advancing on two Chinese Communist armies and North Korean Red units seven miles northwest of Suwon. Reports say UN troops are within ten miles of Seoul as forces push through heavy fighting, with casualties rising.
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Weathen Front
Korea
Pep
Chinos
Suwon
Treneth
Tokyo
Han River
Kirly
Seoul
Associated Press
Jim Becker
Seal
Eighth Army
Air Yeports
Almines
Washington
Hve
Uthatu
North
Kpgewn
Alles
U. S. Eicth
Yalu
Corry Dealer Files Bankruptcy Petition
Corry dealer Rinsell M Sherman of 110 East Gonavess Street filed a veryjury petition of bankruptcy. James E Marsh of the Ariel Building Erie said the first meeting of creditors will be held at Marshs office next Tuesday at 10. Sherman has long been a dealer in pine mysteriils and other urbleles.
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Corry
Rinsell M. Sherman
East Gonavess Street
Thas
James E. Marsh
Ariel
Erie
Marsh
Sherman
Rail strike hampers mail and freight nationwide
The nationwide rail walkout cripples freight and mail service as embargoes spread. Government court actions and a partial mail embargo disrupts deliveries while trains run slowly or halt in many cities amid severe weather and industry layoffs.
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Crvey
Ine and
Penney
St. Louis
Tony Say
Early Settlement of Transit Strike Reached in Newark
A tentative contract agreement between Public Service Transportation system and transit union was reached, signaling an early settlement of an eight one day strike that disrupted service to 1.8 million New Jersey riders. If drivers and maintenance workers vote to accept, normal service could resume within 24 hours on bus and trolley lines. terms include a one cent per hour wage increase and will be voted on by 6,500 workers at local meeting halls today.
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Covcer
Newark
N. J
Wibbe
Public Service Transportation System
New Jersey
Stilling
Oake
Ease Empartatson
A. Mu. Tatay
Tysouimatu
Atomic test rocks Las Vegas area with quake like force
Awoviated Press reports a new atomic test near Las Vegas Nevada produced a quake like blast, window shattering concussion, and orange-yellow glare visible from Los Angeles about 300 miles away. Residents described it as heavy as an earthquake during the desert tests on a 5000 square mile range, with officials delaying details.
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Nev
Lax
Here
Los Angeles
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Sabotage Denied In Bridge Collapse
In Three Rivers Quebec on February 2 mayor J A Mongrain denied sabotage claims linked to a 3 million dollar road bridge collapse that killed motorists. Premier Maurice Duplessis had blamed subversive elements. an inquiry was promised while a Toronto engineer suggested metal contraction in cold weather as a possible cause.
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Three Rivers
Que
Duplessis
J. A. Mongrain
Quebec
Maurice Deplessis
Mongrain
Toronto
Law Partnership Formed In City Brown And McKnight
Attorney Roger Brown announced a new associate, Franke G. McKnight of Brie, joining his Erie practice. The firm will be Brown and McKnight, with McKnight relocating his family to Cony m5 soon after housing is arranged. McKnight, a Yale Law graduate and Navy veteran, was formerly with Eaton and Eaton in Erie. He is the son of Dr and Mrs McKnight, a former Brookville District superintendent in the Methodist Church.
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Atty
Frank McKnight
Roger Brown
South Center Street
Franke G. McKnight
Brie
Iay
Brown and
McKnight
Erie
Allegheny College
Yale University
Navy
Erie County
Eaton and Eaton
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Cony m5
Troops Arrive At Indiantown Gap for Basic Training
The Indiantown Gap Army camp will receive 14,000 troops for basic training after a 2,000 initial contingent arrives March 15. The buildup will bring 2,000 more every 15 days to reach the expected division strength. Civilian hiring tops 100 as repairs begin and a $3,000,000 federal appropriation funds ramp and barracks renovation.
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Tnwuawiuwa Ual
Walker Lawson
Post Commontier
Lawson
Wage and Price Formula Still Being Revised
Washington reports the War Stabilization Board is revising the general formula for price controls. Military items are exempt from ceilings, with coal price increases up to 90 cents per ton for hard coal and 25 cents for soft coal. Retail prices to be adjusted soon to fit new rules, while civilian goods remain controlled.
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Associated Press
Washington
Luibon
Officeis
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OPS
Defense Department
Pdt
Stabilization Office
Cil!iarducers
OPS Aid Ik
Freight Wreck Delays Train Through Ravenna Detours Cars
The Elle R. R. freight wreck in Ohio crippled service, piling 28 cars along the right of way near Ravenna. Trains east and westbound were detoured over the Baltimore and Ohio line, delaying arrivals by two to three hours.
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Carty
Fear Ravenna
Eoal
West Hounts
Mie Ballimore
Ohio Fealiroad
Gilson Held By Grand Jury On Motor Counts
A Columbus truck driver Gilson was held on two motor vehicle counts following a fatal collision near Wanverfued. The grand jury indicted Gilson after a fatality at the scene. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond awaiting February term of court.
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Raymond Busch
Gite Trevis
Columins
Aetver
Aison
Fender
Wu Heeiden
Binton Laub
Tele Pb
Duclinugeel
Four Negroes Die In Electric Chair At Virginia Prison
In Richmond Virginia four black inmates were executed by electric chair at the Old Dominion State Penitentiary after failing to obtain stays or clemency. The first man, Joe Henry Hampton 22, died in seven minutes after the chair was strapped on at 8 05 a m. The other Martinsville defendants Howard Lee Hairston Try Millner and Frank Hairston Jr followed at 15 minute intervals until 9 00 a m. A white defendant George Thomas Hurley 27 of Halifax County was executed for the rape slaying of Marian Lloyd a 18 year old girl. Three other Martinsville men Francis Desnises Grayson 40 John Clabon Taylor 24 and James Hairston 23 faced Monday executions. James Hairston is a brother to Howard Lee Hairston and Frank Hairston Jr is related to them. The executions took place without public demonstrations. Hospital drive totals in Altoona Pennsylvania rose to 850 711 dollars against a goal of 2 040 900 for a 146 bed addition. The drive surpassed its prior effort and included federal funds.
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Richmond
Martinsville
United States
Old State Penitentiary
Sheln
Cox
Ruby Stroud Floyd
Joe Henry Hampton
Howard
Lee
Hairston
Booker
Millner
Frank Hairston
George ‘Thoma Hurley
Halifax Courty
Marian-Ltoyd
Martinsvite Wen
Francis Desnfes Grayson
John Clabon Taylor
Jares Hairston
James Hairston
Howard Lee Hairston
Frank Hairston, Jr
John 5. Rattle
Split in Congress Over Troop Issue Roils Ranks
A Washington meeting raises questions as Congress debates troop deployments. Conflicting stances emerge within parties as lawmakers weigh military options and national security responsibilities. The debate signals a fracturing in unified support for administration policy.
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Congress
Corry Braces For Snowy Shutdowns And Rain Smog
A heavy snow event buries Corry and surrounding towns with 14 inches of snow and drifting, halting streets and delaying services as sidewall plows struggle to clear. Weather shifts bring an unusual London-like smog over the city and suburbia, fouling transportation. At least three deaths are reported in Pennsylvania's Pittsburgh area from slick roads and nearby crashes, including a seven year old struck by a truck.
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Chile
Ubie Winti
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WeuMe
YALE
London
Luli
McKeesport
Pitsburg
William Fenn Hiehway
Boston Mother Delivers Quadruplets At Local Hospital
Boston February report says Mrs Helen Allen 21 wife of a Boston police officer gave birth to four healthy babies two boys and two girls at Autition Hospital. The quadruplets were born within 15 minutes of each other and were in good condition. They were to be transferred to the children's hospital. The babies' father is police officer Robert Allen 36 and the mother has two other children.
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Boston
Helen Allen
Boston Noliceman
Ah Autition Hospital
Children's Hospital
Robert d. Alien
Wald
Seeing Robins 15 Spotted Here
A local sighting report notes a group of robins observed around Concord Street in Wayne. The report mentions several individuals and places, including Sh, Ar Bilt, and Seed sven, with details about a summertime bird activity and temper timing observed in the area.
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Ernest Pe
Ar Bilt
Concord
Wayne Dagge
Sven
Nubby
Mr. Pills
Wreo
Ily
Water service halted by main break in city
Water service is restored after an early morning main break near the Beau Creely bridge. Crews set a 2 H culvert and worked along Wayne Street while securing adjacent properties. the outage affected a portion of the area until repairs completed.
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Wayne
Bridge Water Service
Wis
James Tony Wayne Hliea
Waity
Huest
Beau Creely
Gilbert
Net
Shimemont
Bennaeri
Red Cross Leader at Harrisburg Meeting Highlights Campaign
State Red Cross leaders met in Harrisburg to complete plans for the annual fundraising campaign. James T. Nicholoni, executive vice president of the American Red Cross, spoke on mobilizing for defense. Stewart Long, campaign chairman, announced efforts to boost fund and membership in 1961.
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Harrisburg
James T. Nicholoni
American Red Ctoss
Howard, Crawford
New Reswineon
Stewart Long
Hay
City youth face further charges in auto theft and burglary
Four more counts of auto theft and burglary have been filed against Frank Lucas, 18, of Erie, and Frank Bender, 19, of Corry, according to Evie police. The pair previously confessed to earlier break ins and car thefts, and police say they participated in additional robberies. They are to be arraigned before Alderman Williams Heissler in Brie.
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Frank
Lucas
Erie
Frank Bender
East South Street
Corry
Evie
Alderminty Williams Heissler
Brie
Lod
Truman pushes for quick $10 billion tax increase
President Truman urged Congress for an immediate 10 billion dollar tax rise and signaled plans to seek another later. The proposal would raise individual income taxes and maintain a 400 dollar personal exemption, with arguments to fund national programs and wartime debts.
Russia oil resources overrated say Long Beach expert
Pauley, a noted expert and farmer, told a Long Beach gathering that Russia's oil resources are greatly overstated. He cited the Caspian Sea as the only region with significant output, claiming Russia possesses fewer viable reserves than Long Beach itself. The discussion touched on broader reparations and historical visits by leaders.
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Galil
Pauley
Amin
Russia
Caspian Sea
Dong Beach
Gulile Pauley
Prasiifenr Treman
Pestiliev
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