Unemployment Surges to Postwar High in January
Unemploy ment rose to 4,480,000 as job openings fell by 1,609,000, marking the postwar peak. Government officials note January and February are typically weak, with weather affecting construction and many seasonal openings disappearing. The Census Bureau records show a 70 percent higher unemployment than January 1949, while job seekers grew and some workers exited the labor force temporarily.
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Tted
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer Momphy
I4a
Census Bureau
Atonn Tt
Jaks
Russians Easing Berlin Truck Slowdown
BERLIN Feb 7 Russians were easing the Berlin truck slowdown, an American official said, marking the first encouraging sign in three weeks. Helmstedt border guards still allowed only a drip of trucks, but the queue was down to about 20 vehicles earlier, while Soviet checks kept traffic at a slightly slower pace. The Russians accused the West of stirring the Cold War.
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Berlin
Helmstedt
Strickler Rates Self as Potential Nominee for Governor
Lancaster Pa Feb 71 Gov Daniel B Strickler said he still considers himself a potential candidate for the Renyjbile nomination for governor. The remark came as Strickler weighing his path in politics.
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Strickler
Lancaster
Deniel B. Strickler
Renyjbile 1
Governos
Rail crossing in Washington Street faces watchman fate
Citizens debate dropping a crossing guard as the Pennsylvania Railroad seeks to end watchman duty between 6 am and 10 pm. The railroad proposes automatic signal lights as protection and asks the Public Utilities Commission to approve discontinuing the guard. Local students at St Edward's and Washington School would be affected by reduced crossing supervision. Public protest appears limited and council may not oppose the petition unless urged by residents or officials. The city solicitor was asked to reply to the railroad requesting gates along the tracks.
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PRR
Washington St
Tox Summer
AL Lalimi
St. Edward's Earl
Washington School
Cornell
Gounell
Tne
Dale Wellor
Juanes
Elambna cdi
WalwisScutt
Povently
Washipington
Tren
Resnard
Einige
Spl
Meswwiil
Truman
Thue Taeler
Satt
Agamnel Doh le Lawir
Tolt-Hartley
Lewhi
Lewis
Skating Rink Planned Near North City Line
Corry corning lumber firm announces redevelopment of former mill building into an 80 by 160 foot skating rink. Renovation includes hardwood floor over cement, concession stand, 400 skate capacity, and parking areas. Project aims for late May or June opening with 15 workers, and some mill operations to continue in a smaller building on site.
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Yarateh
Worth Hammond
State Armory
Ted Williams Signs Boston Red Sox Contract In 1950
Ted Williams, star of the Boston Red Sox, reportedly signed a 1950 contract calling for about $100 000. The headline notes Williams is a premier hitter and calls the signing a major move for the team near the season start.
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Ted Williams
Igns
Boston
Ted Willams
Boston Red*Sox
Uguer
Mord Parr
Maple Syrup Festival Set At Spartansburg
A Morchwester in Pennsylvania hosts the first Spartansburg Maple Syrup Festival in spring. About 67 producers from Crawford Warren and Erie counties join Spartansburg Grange Hall for a community event sponsored by the Lions Club and local groups. Plans include a Maple Queen from area high schools, a Maple Bud contest for young children, and activities aiming to draw visitors from northwestern Pennsylvania and nearby states. The festival is slated for a Friday and Saturday in April with tentative dates set, and a festival committee from each county coordinates the event.
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Pennsylvania
Spartansbuirg
Wheeling
Spartansbusry
Grange Hall
Piai
Shartanshire Lions Chub
Elit
West Sparkansdwe
Crawford County
Basil Hunmer
R. D
Corrs
Lions Chubr
Joe Sherwoort
Richard Witmer
Stranahan Brothers
Allbovel
Mammoth
Erie
Spartansburg
Tri-County
Curbisutt
Police On Pan Over Killing Dog In City Warehouse Incident
Residents near Wright street and Raymond avenue report two city policemen shot and bludgeoned a dog at 1 30 p m to dispose of it. Chief Harley Drake said the owner requested death of the animal and vowed no more late night actions in the residential area.
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Wright Street
Raymond Avenue
Attergon
Harley Drake
Erie and Penny Join In Plan For City Crossings
Erie and Pennsylvania Railroad officials meet with Mayor Minley and Safety Director Paice to expand a pedestrian crossing plan. The joint effort adds Penny division engineers to design a system preventing collisions at Center Street Maple Avenue First Avenue and Mead Avenue crossings.
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ERIE
Penny
Eilorts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Salamanca
Renovo
Buittuy
J. Fred Minley
Robert Paice
Te Pre
Mapile Avenue
First Avenue
Mead Avenue
City moves to curb crossing gate trespass with new ordinance
Cowell directs City Solicitor to draft a measure making gate crashing punishable by a fine and jail. Council signals support and plans readings February 20 as plans for automatic gates split between Pennsy and Erie lines are discussed. Officials propose maximum train speed limits and penalties for violations, with enforcement by Mayor Kinjay’s department.
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Cowell
Walter Stoi
Monibere
Filensine Wil Propaniy
Roving pickets active south of Pittsburgh uniontown
Pay Fer. 7. The irisk activity by roving pickets in southwestern Pennsylvania this week was reported today. An employee of Bridge View Coke Company said they were visited by 30 or 60 motorized pickets shortly after resuming operation at Grays Landing Works. The ovens shut down first week because of pickets. The workers, not members of the United Mine Workers, were banking ovens when pickets drove off. No violence.
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Uniontown
Pennnsylvania
Bridge View Coke
Grays Landinsi Works
Yolenne
Pittsburgh
Duorton
Hsite Industries
Tul-Hartles
Althvonia Brown
Maxwell Iocal
United Mine Workers
UMW
Pennsylvania
Council Names Two Members To Local Boards
City council named two members to the Carry City Service Board and Bonne Commission for three year terms. Miss ad Fred Hulk and Melon appointed to Civic Service Board. Tolirpatl and Sigried Faonwnd Sheen named to Potivevwar Lorde. Awaiting vote results on water and sewer projects. concerns raised about fire hydrants and street lighting.
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Carry Cliy Service Board
Cliy Connell
Trhrnany
Fred Hulk
Coton
Melon
Civic Service Bowl
Tolirpatl
Whale
Ike Imaror
Stewart Long
Snyder Ciprle
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Loni
Imsteuelel
Botl
Jolson
My Hawkins
Betes
West Bruithy
Columbia Hyer
Corry
Conner
Dyiden
Smith Street
Willims
Five hurt in head-on crash on rural road north of city
State Police reported three of the five crash victims in satisfactory condition and two in good condition at Corry Hospital. Names include Tan Hatch and his daughter Lois, Lyle Rink, Norman Hatch, Vernon Hatch, and Pardick and Fardink, drivers of two vehicles. Collision occurred on the Clymer-Corry road near a sharp curve as vehicles traveled toward Clymer. Damages listed at 750 for Hatch car and 500 for Pardvik machine. no citations issued.
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Corry Hospital
Tan Hatch
Curry
H Qs
Lois
Lylerink
Clymer
Norman Hatch
Vernon
Neon
Iga!debail Yee Yenterray
Hatch
Pardick
Fardink
clymer-Corry Road
Uriville
Hughway
Hetch
Almogy
Pardvik
Master Television Antenna Plan Prompts City Debate In Corry
A Corry community letter reveals a push to install a master television antenna feeding the town. Details discuss a right of way, city solicitor review, and proposed apparatus to serve multiple homes with coordinated reception. Officials consider feasibility and legal steps before council vote.
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Counanuitis
Dar Corry
Niall
Feontlinn
Paul J. Reynail
Beers
Joel
Postponed Phone Tieup Until Feb 24
The Associated Press reports the CWA-CTO postpones a Bell System phone strike until February 24 to allow more time for conciliatory talks. Union President Joseph Beirne says the delay aims to secure a peaceful settlement in the wage dispute and avoid a systemwide walkout.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fel
Eio-Communications Workers
Uy Poskvenen
Fatanyide Senephoe Skekett
Toy Lomenrow
Cyrus
Chine Hid
Joseph A
Beirne
Bell
Beiyne
Ching
Gore
Bergman Picture Now Facing Ban Across Hollywood
Uproar over Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini prompts protests from Catholic and Protestant groups and a Texas legislator urging theaters to ban films featuring Bergman or directed by Rossellini. Bergman’s marriage and the couple’s controversial child fuel condemnation in Rome reports.
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Rgerrareemes
Hollywood
Ingrid Bergman
Roberto Rossellini
Atibamta
Rossellini
Rome
Miss Bergman
Peter Lindstrom
Birmingham
Ala
Associatign
Rossellin
Memphis
Tenn
Sucht Retin
British Red Tape Hinders FBI Atomic Probe
Washington reports lawmakers lament British legal delays in sharing confessions and details in the Fuchs atomic case. They cite the Quebec agreement’s secrecy and concern that British actions allowed foreign experts to enter the U.S. for bomb work without security checks. Hoover faces Hill testimony on the Fuchs matter.
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FBI
Associated TM Washington
Pondesott
FBC
Fuchs
de Ly
Otomte
Syme
Beuily
Wey
Ustue Department
Hoover
Capital Hill
Wake Behins
Senate Appropriations
Sengloc Bricker
Ohio
Quebec
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Canada
Bricker
United States
Hickenlooper
R-Town
Atomic Energy Commission
Hanver
FBT
Two youths recaptured in Allentown escape case
Two youths identified as Carl Van Diizen aged 18 from Linesville and Dennis Hayson aged 18 from Pottstown were recaptured after escaping Allentown State Hospital and will be returned to hospital authorities by Maryland State Police.
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Allentown
Maryland
Allentown State Hospital
Carl van Diizen
Linesville
Dennis Hayson
Pottstown
Ink blot tests planned in Lancaster crime probe
Ward senator Walter Faust of Lancaster says Edward Gibbs, a Franklin and Marshall College student, will undergo ink blot tests at the prison to aid the investigation into the slaying of Marian Louise Baker. The tests will be conducted by Elenor Ross, Philadelphia psychologist, under supervision.
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Lancaster
Walter Faust
Lanceset
Colmety
Edward
Gibbs Franklin & Marshall College
Marian Louise Baker
Fitire
Matt
Eleanor Rss
Phin
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