Red Undercover Activity At New High In U S Report
Washington reports Russian undercover activity in the United States at an all time high. Hoover requests funds to hire 300 more G men as lawmakers hear of 540,000 fellow travelers in the country. A British scientist linked to atomic secrets faces trial. extradition discussions surface.
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Washington
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Klaus Fuchs
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Thal
Russia
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Wasie
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Ferguson
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McGrath
Fuchs
Britain
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Euch Procedire
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Senate-House
Alumi Energy Co
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D-Nevi
Jofs Group
Dectinert i
Pedestrian struck by car on Gerry-Snartansboro road
State Police report that 36 year old Junosec Carry was badly bruised after being hit by a 1947 Ford driven by Roy Crawford 30 of 115 Franklin Street near 9145 last night. He suffered a left hip injury but escaped more serious harm and was treated at a local physician’s office. Crawford assisted at the scene and was not injured.
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AEC Funds Cut Also Proposed for VA Budget
House Appropriations Committee endorsed a 10 percent cut in emergency funds for the Atomic Energy Commission and the Veterans Administration while approving a $732,485,500 omnibus appropriation for action later in the week. The panel said the reductions would not affect operations at either agency and that no funds were earmarked for hydrogen bomb work.
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Washington
Fell
Atomic Energy Commission
Veterans Administration
House Appropriations Committee
House
ABC
Carry Man Badly Burned in Open Stove Accident
Three people injured in separate incidents reported yesterday and today at the Copy aves area. Walter Merrick, 72, of 9037 Base Pleasant street suffered severe burns after his clothing ignited while tending an open bar stove, then walked home before help arrived. Herbert Fralick, 88, of Corrs, R. D. 1, employed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, cut his right foot on a land edge while working near Putfield and received treatment. Sherry Emory, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrene Emory of Clymer, was brought to the hospital with burns from flash on bee janine while chewing. she underwent surgery and was returned home.
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Washington Street
Dywerl
Unix
Tric Herbert Fralick
Corrs
R. D
Pennsylvania
Putfield
Hre
Sherry Emory
Jane
Lawrene Emory
Clymer
Brokers Buy Canadian Potatoes In New Orleans Trade
New Orleans on February 4 reports American food brokers purchasing surplus Canadian spuds at lower cost than U S grown potatoes. A New Orleans broker noted he can import and ship cheaper than buying domestically, with shipments reaching Savannah Tampa Jacksonville and other ports every two weeks. He described the government price support leading to surplus and government resale to farmers as stock food, often unusable for human food.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Canada
Ted
Sesruri
Main
Savannah
Tampa
Jacksonville
Fla
Postal official resigns linked to stamp deal
Washington reports a Post Office official, Haro F Ambrose, resigned after investigations into dealings around commemorative stamp issues. Ambrose, married to Senator O'Mahoney's aide, allegedly offered favors to buyers of large stamp blocks. no funds were found misused, and no charges filed. Ongoing inquiry by inspectors noted. Ambrose had served since 1994 in the information section, earning about $10,000 yearly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Donaldson
Haro
Jatausy
Pont Ule
Ambrose
O'Mahoney D-Wyer
O'Mahoney
Newamen
Donald Poll
Athter
Pos
Charles
Miners Get Help From Steel Union
The CIO United Steelworkers sent a $500,000 donation to the United Mine Workers to aid miners and their families in the strike against operator controls. President Murray urged further contributions from Steelworkers and appealed for support to achieve victory for the UMW. In a separate note, two homicide detectives probed the case of radio announcer Cleda Jones, 36, struck by a train at East Liberty station, leaving her severely injured and facing amputation.
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United Steelworkers
United Mine Workers
Philip Murray
Petty
CTO
Steelworkers
Steelworkers Executive Board
Murray
USW
John Wens
UMW
Womtn
Cleda Jones
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Liberty
Neighbors Aid Striking Miner Family Hit by Hard Luck
In Lake Lynn Pennsylvania neighbors rally to support Paul Miller and his family after fire, illness, and wage cuts from the miners strike. Miller rebuilt a shattered home while sustaining five surviving children as hardship persists amid ongoing labor unrest.
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Lake Lynn
Paul Miller
Paul
Harriett
Iepiete Nhat
Miller
50 Election Campaign Is Warming Up
Boston voters hear 1980 campaign launch as Vice President Albert W. Burkley blasts Republican policy. He accuses GOP of fear tactics and demands a clear party position on laws through social security, unemployment, antitrust and trade measures.
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Albert W. Burkley
Senate
Fae Bork
Mie
Wasa
Barkley
Wilken
Roosevelt
Truman
Chiyton
Federal Trade Commission
Burkley
Democrate Party
PUC Requests Data From Pennsylvania Telephone Corp
Harrisburg February 8 The Public Utility Commission directed the Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation to provide figures on average reproduction costs over five and ten year periods ending June 30 1948. The request aims to justify a proposed annual rate increase of 1 227 000. Lloyd S Benjamin PUC attorney said the unit had previously asked by letter dated January 31 for these figures. David Dutlap acknowledged receipt but said he was not prepared to meet the request today.
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Phone Corp
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
PUG
Lloyd S. Benjamin
Benjamin
David Dutlap
Harrisburg the Key
Two Missionaries Reported Missing By AP
Prague dispatch reports two American Mormon missionaries Stanley E Abbott and C Alden Johnson missing since January 28 in Moav province. Embassy says it informed Czechoslovak foreign ministry and seeks welfare updates. Reliable Western sources say they were arrested near Olomouc on unspecified charges and held incommunicado.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Moavid
Czcchoslovaks
Foreign Ministry
Gasch
Olomouc
Disaster Plan 10 Trial Run Set For February 19
Meeting of chairmen and sub committee heads to be meld Friday February 17 exact hour of mobilization not announced. Officials outline plan for Friday session to review prior winter drills and coordinate site police and fire chiefs for a possible operation staged Sunday February 19.
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Basgstur
Rell’ Cammattes
Garry Cumpter
Amelie Wed Cross
Thor Wits
Hows Colrman
Social
Wit
Cisk Mobi
Fl Cotamiltee
Chainmer
Red Grass
PS Pom Om Pruebas
Vaillinyg
Symcind Seston
Sani Pitkin
Polles
Harvey Drake
Paul Goodman
Kinley
Ray Laure
Carl Peterson
Cory
Armory Vault Project Seeks Bid for New Storage
Bids are expected soon from the State Armory Board for constructing a new storage vault for weapons and ammunition at the Toca Armory. The design calls for a one story reinforced vault, about 17 by 23 feet, 12 feet high, lined with quarter inch armor plate and burglar resistant wells. The old eight by five foot vault will be moved as part of renovations, with bids anticipated within the month. Fluorescent lighting has been installed during current renovations by John V. Davis, local electrical contractor.
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Pope
State Armory Board
Uarsishurs
Thetoca
John V. Davis
State May Take Over Valley Forge Hospital
Harrisburg February 8 The state Welfare department seeks control of Valley Forge Army Hospital if the federal government closes it The move aims to expand Pennsylvania official facilities for mentally ill residents while avoiding depriving veterans of care Officials note Phoenixville could provide space for an enlarged hospital system if capital is released by Washington
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bilt Brown
Oil City Man Held as Swindler in Nashville
A Nashville police report details the arrest of a man from Oil City on a con game involving a staged horse betting scheme. The suspect claimed a $4,500 payoff and led a passerby into a bogus money exchange, with officers later seizing evidence and booking him on related charges. Witnesses describe a dramatic scene at a service station as investigators work to unravel the ruse and recover funds.
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Nashville
U S Recognition of Far East Regimes Signals New Aid
President Truman announced a $75 million Far Eastern fund to aid newly recognized Indochinese governments in Vietnam Laos and Cambodia to combat Communist expansion. The move follows Britain and France recognition of independent states within the French union and reacts to Soviet recognition of Ho Chi Minh. The decision reflects urgency amid Asia’s shifting politics and potential Communist inroads.
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Offniult
Truman Smay
Vietnam
Tans
Cambodia
Mate Department
United States
France
Russia
Ho Chi-Minh
Indochina
Asia
Love Is Called Liar By Clock in Surprise White House Firestorm
Washington reports John Li Lewis labeled George H Love a liar during a heated dispute with the presidential board. The exchange centered on policy and a looming public firing aimed at determining facts, as tensions flared around the ongoing controversy.
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Cyrus Shine
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Fytedl
Lee Anteyeupt
Lave Otnered
Eakon
Colv
Lowe Stuitteel
Colt
Cxim Nndt
Heen
Lirmal
Bnabenes
Mercy Slayer Freed By Jury
A Bridgeport jury acquitted Carol Ann Palghh on second degree murder charges in a case dubbed Connecticut’s first mercy slaying trial. The 14 year old’s defense cited temporary insanity amid a two week trial, with jurors returning verdict after less than a day of deliberation.
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Associated Press
Bridgeport
Conn
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Mercy
Uday
Wes
Rome
Hearby
Stamford
Polien Serveant Cael Paighh
eLs-fint
Linn
David Gasaybelt
Saat
Tare
Cura
Lorin W. Willis
Jone Bind
Aidith Membard
Carol
Connecticut
Jobin A. Cornell
Fairfield County
Cornell
Butler doctor’s wife sues for non support in court
Mrs. Paul A Hinchberger filed a non support suit against Dr Hinchberger in Butler County Court. A hearing is pending before Judge William B Purvis. The doctor continues living with his wife in Butler.
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Butler
Paul A. Hinchberger
Butler County
William B Purvis
Hinehberge
Biltlep
Coal negotiations resume as Lewis leads operators talks
Washington reports that John L Lewis and coal operators agreed to renewed bargaining sessions to resolve the prolonged contract fight. President Truman’s aides prepared for possible actions as coal shortages loom nationwide and labor unrest spreads while the Tart Hartley process awaits a court ruling.
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John L Lewis
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Hon
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Haesti
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