Arrests in Polish government plot shake War sa w
Polish security police announced the arrest of several scores of former Home Army members accused of plotting against government chiefs. The operation targeted arm and explosives to aid their plan while investigations noted involvement by abroad sources and a looming time bomb discovery near a government building.
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Corry Evening Journal
Associated Press
Warsaw
Poland
Polish Security Police Today
Home Army
Mitcher
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Turing
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Council of Ministers
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Ict
Shakeup in Greek guerrilla leadership claims executed chief
An underground Greek radio broadcast alleges Marios Vafiedes was relieved of leadership and possibly executed as the Communist guerrilla command faces a purge amid infighting with the Cominform and Tito factions. Government officials cite internal party reorganization and a shift under Alexander Papagos and the Greek armed forces.
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HPSS
Athens
Chroken Place
Marios Vafiedes
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Communist Party
Alexander Papagos
Markos
Constantine Tsaldaris
Death by Hanging Now Demanded for Prelate
Associated Press reports in Budapest that a prosecutor demanded the death penalty for Cardinal Mindszenty, framing the case as a pivotal political bet on postwar Hungary. The defense argues for a lenient, lawful verdict, while observers note world interest in how the five‑man people's court handles guilt or innocence.
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Hungary
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Agi
Gyula Blupi
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Kalman Kick
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People's Court
Tehran Under Martial Law Fated Prang
Tehran declares martial law after a would be assailant fired five shots at Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi as he traveled by car. The attacker Fakhr Raji was named as suspect. the shooter wounded the ruler and bystanders beat the assailant, while the shah sustained minor injuries and remained in excellent condition.
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Iran
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Teta University
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Light Council Sesson To Brief February Meeting
The first regular February City Council session is expected to be brief with little business beyond monthly reports and bids. Ten major items remain for council action including finalizing a bond issue near 100000 for a sewer project to ease flood damage. construction to run from Wright and East Smith streets to the proposed sewage disposal site. Arthur Kauffman will decide by Feb 25 if he will join Governor Dift's cabinet as Secretary of Commerce after consulting Philadelphia business peers.
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Wright
East Smith Streets
Tis
Philadelphia
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Kauffman
James H. Dift
Gimbel Brothers
Philadelphia Business Associates
State Post
Sex fiend sought in brutal girl slaying at Slippigua
In Sliquippa Pennsylvania on February 5 a brutal slaying of 49 year old Margaret Bankowski was found in a snow covered dump near the Ohio river. State Police said investigators suspect a sex fiend though no signs of forcible assault were found. Detectives from Beaver County and other agencies are cooperating in the hunt.
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Associated Press
Sliquippa
Margaret Bankowski
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Mar-garet
Onto River
Serps
Ambridge
Pittsburgh
Margaret
Polle
Michael J. Kane
Beaver County
Gas Tax Fight Deepens Between Governor and Oil Industry
Harrisburg report notes the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association and Gov. James H. Duff argue over a proposed gas tax hike. Oil leaders insist federal road aid and budget accounting obscure funds, claiming $82 million in federal money remains available, while the tax increase seeks to shift costs to motorists.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Petroleum Association
James H. Dutt
LH Setzen
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ten Cent Pay Hike Granted in New Aero Agreement
A 10 cent pay increase was approved in a new wage and working conditions contract at a large Aero plant. The agreement, covering about 800 employees at the facility, raises the wage step while leaving most other provisions unchanged from the former contract. The union and plant officials said the hike is a major feature and the deal aligns wage scales with similar plants in the region. The increase takes effect next Monday and supports the overall labor agreement with provisions for unskilled and semi skilled workers inclusive of overtime rules.
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Snore
Aeca Supply Mo Co
Tae
Becaue Witiclal Willy
Loewl 1508
Elks National Essay Contest Opens for Corry Seniors
Thirteen Corry Senior High School students registered for the Elks National Essay Contest with prizes from 25 to 1000 dollars. Local entries due March 1, state and national levels award 200, 100, and 50 bonds with a $100 instructor prize. Tenor reflects classical Elks program for grades nine through twelve.
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Corry
Elks
Piter
Conoenl
Fevels
Arl
F. Lowy Edwards
Leop Volk
Marilyn Dento
Barbara Bettes
Cr. Elston
Curtis Peldt
Erkki Ratesaio
Joseph Hughes
Caroline Eldaynski
Alice Lee
Norma Nantes
Milton L. McIntyre
David L. Nichols
Howard McCray
Protest Over Exclusion of U S Diplomats at Trial
The United States proved no fault with the exclusion of American diplomats from Cardinal Mindzenty's trial, with the State Department reporting Minister Selden Chapin conveyed the protest to Budapest's foreign office.
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U. S
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Cardinal Mindzzenty
State Department
Selden Chapin
Foreign Office
Budapest
Corry Native Appointed to RFC Board by Truman
Corry native Durhan Durhans named by President Truman to the RFC board. Born to Shevindy and Emogene Vord Duthil, he served in the US Army, studied at Illinois Centre and rose in banking including Detroit Savings Bank. His family in Corry and Wheelock area note his long career and wartime service.
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Bane Oette
Trumian Ja
Bite Andy
Shevindy
Emogene Vord Duthil
Mayik
Susiel
Byngford
Puedl
Durhans
Ford Molar Company
Sirer
Tlinois
the Professan
Yepes Inter
Hlenlaud Park Lime Bank
Detroit
Dime Savings Bank
First Nations Bank
Detroit Savings Bank
Phin: Corp
Deminemite Palit
Delritt
Dunham
Corry Toy Omar
Jol Newsom
Ant Pleasant Stieoy
Beirne Harvey
Wheelock
Durthain
Aril
Brookville Man Admits Slaying Alaskan Woman
A Brookville man and a Port Allegany resident were arrested on a degree murder charge in Alaska after the almost nude body of a 28 year old native cannery worker was found in a culvert near Anchorage. The suspects Lester L. Armagast and Thomas M. Bashiline allegedly confessed while police said Bashiline and Bashline denied involvement. The victim wore a T shirt when found.
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Ai Force Star
Vuysiecion
Berba Sickins
Army
Lester L. Armagast
John Goddard
Af Special Investigation
Church Improvement Project Advances Repairs at East Pleasant Street
A church at 313 East Pleasant Street undergoes major interior and exterior renovations under Archibur Easterle’s supervision. New water heater, bathroom, cabinet wardroom, and body shelf installed. Roof, brickwork, insulation, plastering, and arches restored. overall cost partially funded with 310 dollars already received in the past 12 months.
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Evie
Inory
Liens Filed Over Paving Fees January Payment Details
The city plans to file liens on February 26 against three dozen property owners for unpaid portions of a 32,000 paving assessment. About 25,000 has been paid so far, with some owners meeting payments while others fall behind. The county filing will add 2 000 per property in penalties if not resolved.
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Muller
Cour
Jinipale
Mullen
Roent Property
Ets
Tase Wilte
Mass Mullen
President's Daughter Denies Doctor's Stroke Claim
New York February 5 Mrs Anna Roosevelt Boettiger rejects Dr URL Wald claim that President Roosevelt suffered three strokes before his death. She states her father had no strokes or related illness until the cerebral hemorrhage that caused his death on April 12 1945.
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New York
Dr John Weeks Noted Eye Surgeon Dies in California
Dr John Weeks renowned eye specialist and former Corry resident dies at Lovella California aged 95 while vacationing with his wife. He came to Corry as a boy from Painesville Ohio with parents Seth and Mrs Weeks and became a leading figure in local civic life. His family included brother Frank Weeks and he later practiced in New York area and Portland Oregon where his successor Dr Donald Weeks Bogart carried on innovations in eye surgery. He was a frequent visitor to Cory on Mott Street and died during a La Jolla vacation with his wife.
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California
Frank U
Weeks
Gorry
Commonwealth
Alto
Dr. Weeks
Sue
New York
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Donald Weeks Bogart
Cory
Mott Street
la Jolla
Portland
Ore
Frank R. Mount
Robert Koch
Stocks Slide To Fresh Lows Amid Broad Selloff
Stocks fell to their lowest levels in months as continued selling pressured prices across the board. Bond prices declined sharply while the grain market in Chicago faced heavy losses, and textile labor news emerged with P. R. R. announcing a furlough of about 2,500 workers.
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Chicago
Tobin Declares Situation Calls For Close Watch
Washington February 5 officials offered reassurance on America's economy despite tumbling prices and rising unemployment. The unemployment total neared 2.65 million, with 600 thousand more than January 1948, though Tobin said the situation is not alarming and warrants careful watching.
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Associated Press
Washington
América
New York
New York Sloule Market. He Bfr Oieles Uiah Peediovey
Wobles
Graunhs
Bawest
Hyattsyear
New Yorks
Iskuas
Benide
Jascmy
Chicago
Lebao
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jualy
America
Tobin
Former inmate admits slaying of church worker in Athens Ohio
Athens Ohio February 5 A former Manfield Reformatory inmate confessed to killing Eleanor Gifford a 62 year old church worker whose body was found at her home near Athens last January 6. Sheriff George Bateman and private investigator Paul Brown said the man named is Harry Dodds Sr 20 of New Strakeville. Dodds reportedly confessed after being found in the house with two others during the robbery and a Fort Knox soldier later corroborated.
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Palice Today
Manfield Reformatory
Eleanor Gifford
Chirch
Here
Sherif George Bateman
Paul &. Brown
Harry Dodds
New Strakeville
Cers
Dodds
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