City May Escape Cut in RR Freight Service
Industry reports little chance of further freight cuts for Corry as the Interstate Commerce Commission orders a 25 percent slash in coal bill freight. McLean, total freight agent, says Pennsylvania Railroad already made two changes to freight trains through the city while Erie Railroad remains largely unaffected due to diesel-powered engines.
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Corry
Interstate Commerce Commission
McLean
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie Railroad
Pennsy Will Run Diesels On Renovo Division
Rail service shifts with diesel electric locomotives on Renovo division as freight cuts take effect amid coal shortages. Erie to Buffalo freight reduced to tri weekly. passenger services scaled back with 25 percent cuts. Court action at Magee Hospital over patient injury also reported.
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Phindelphia
Penrayl- Yonag
Marvisbine
Erle
Suiurting
BSL
Erie
Renave
Two Rail Unions Vote To Strike
Cooperating railway unions including the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors, totaling about 200000 workers, approved a strike by 95.5 percent after labor disputes over the 40 hour week and other working benefits. No strike date set, likely before week’s end, with actions under the National Railway Mediation Act possible into spring.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ho Sminns
Hylukesman
Vines
Dnions
Uyen
Census Outlines Apportionment Method for Congress
The article explains the 1960 census will determine representation in the House of Representatives by population. Enumerators will conduct door to door counts in April under James J. Toote, district supervisor, to allocate the 435 seats among states as required by the Constitution and statutes in force.
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James J. Oa
Toote
House of Representatives
Congress
Estes
Musmanno Declares Democratic Gubernatorial Candidacy
Pittsburgh February 9 Judge Michael A. Musmanno of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. The move followed Allegheny County Commissioner John J. Kane indicating he will not seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Kane cited ongoing public improvements as a priority and said the matter demands continued attention.
State engineers to survey Hare Creek for widening project
Acting on Streets Director Carl Smith request for widening and improvement of about 4400 feet of Hare Creek, a Department of Forests and Waters engineer from the state department will arrive tomorrow to survey the creek channel. City officials seek state completion of a WPA project begun 14 years ago to widen the stream bed near outlets to speed storm sewer flow and prevent basement flooding. The plan has Chamber of Commerce and Assemblyman W. W. Waterhouse support, as the city recently spent over 70000 on storm relief sewers on East Smith Street and hopes for state cooperation.
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Streets
Carl Smith
Hare Creek
Department of Forests and Waters
Lint
Uke Creek
WPA Fores
Smith Street
Shady Ave
Chamber of Commerce
Blatt Brothers Mark 30th Year in Theatre Business
Blatt brothers John and Charles mark 30 years in movie theatre business since opening Meir fest heatre in 1920. Anniversary programs feature Jolson Sings Again and other films at Rex Theatre with planned weeklong celebrations. The Blatt chain includes 25 theatres across Pennsylvania and western New York, led by Pittsburgh headquarters. remaining partner activity and management handled by younger executives after William Blatt’s death.
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Blatt
John
Charles
Pilishueh
Meir Festheatre
Une Observaniees
Auyeugh
Wobbins
Carry
Rex Theatre
Cimax
Jolson
Toosale
Willie
Manya
Pennsylvania
New York State
Pittsburgh
William J. Blatt
Politician Convicted in Pittsburgh Embracery Case
Pittsburgh February 8 Luke Hannan a 54 year old Lawrenceville politician was found guilty on two embracery charges and solicitation to commit embracery in the Ben Husick robbery trial. He faces a year in jail or a 500 fine on each count and plans to appeal.
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Pittsburgh
Growiog
Ben Husick
Luke Hannan
Lawrenceville
Hannan
All-Powerful Gestapo Back In East Germany
The German Soviet zone sees a new state security ministry to run a secret police corps beside the interior ministry. Internment powers expand as 3,000,000 youths are drafted into the Free German Youth while the Volkskammer approves a stern regime line. Deputy Premier Ulbricht lauds expanding Soviet led control amid new police measures.
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Gestapo
East Germany
Associated
Meow
Berlin
Feb
Germany
Cegimentert
Justike
Volkskarmmer
Ministry of State Security
PDJ
Free German
Inky Ware
Periinstheal
Uf Peulissiin
GOP chieftains plan showdown on civil rights
In Washington Republicans push for a Senate vote on a Fair Employment Practices Commission bill to outlaw job discrimination by race or religion. Taft and Lodge signal party pressure, while Southern Democrats threaten a filibuster delaying civil rights action into next month.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jaid
Doclay
Senate
Taft of
Ofte
GOP Polity Committee
Halal
Jalt
Benulors Lodge
R-Mass
Ives
R- WY
Bol
Ftill
Tves
FEPC
TevAt Ga
Dixie
Partes
Lincoln
Derrersosi- Jarksott
Shrover Backs Duff In Republican U S Senate Bid
Harrisburg report says John Shroven, former secretary of highways under Governor Edward Mastin, endorses Governor James H. Duff for the Republican U S Senate race. He criticizes the Owlatt-Chindy faction led by G. Mason Owlett and Josh Grimdy, claiming he could not work with them and found Duff's views aligned with his own.
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Harrisburg
Tel
John Shroven
Edward Mastin
James H. Daff
U.S
Duff
Shrayer
Josh R. Grimdy
G. Mason Owlett
Shroyer
James H. Duff
Two Killed In Brookville Fire
A Brookville house fire at the David N Wiley farm killed four or five occupants, including Nora Bank on and Janet Smith. Mrs Wiley 74 was burned and died later. Lena Corbin and a child escaped. The blaze caused about 10000 dollars in damage.
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Wroorvilme
Heyeri
David
Barly
Wiley
Hue Suiside
Lena Corbin
Hue
Witty
Russia ahead of U S in aircraft says NACA official
Feb 9 Cosmopolitan Club talk by NACA executive secret ary J F Vickery warns that while the United States and Russia race in aviation, no side yet possesses a practical supersonic military plane. He stresses air power as key to security and world peace, noting bombs need delivery systems. Also reports a crime note from Uniontown about a 19-year-old groom marrying a 17-year-old bride in Maryland after moving to a farm near Bratsburg.
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Associated Press
Washington
al American Avia Lion Exest
Russia
Lye Unitbad
Mustiry
Hay
Juli F. Vickery
National Advisory Committee
Acronisick
NACA
United Staves
U. S
Basi
Cosmopolitan Club
Unitind
Uniontown
Jone
Thomas Brownfield
Brownfield
Ellen Dune Sprowl
Bratsburg
Ellen
West Virginia
Power fears rise as coal pile dwindles at Seward plant
A midwinter report warned Penantc or Penelyc? may curtail service as coal stocks shrink at the Seward facility and across hydro plants. Officials noted a risky supply mix with reduced mine output expected to strain the grid, while summer reserves appeared insufficient to cover outages.
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Wits Vine
Sim
Manew
Abiaidel Rik
Mahew
Warren
Mir
Jins
Toca
Phuveel
ATO RENEW ENLISTMENTS AND STRENGTH CEILINGS PLANNED
Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard prepares for new strength ceilings expected soon. Enlistments are frozen at 74 soldiers and five officers, with a potential rise to about 220 officers and men once ceilings are set by the 28th Division commander. Meantime recruiting continues on a waiting list and may pause after May 15, possibly for two to three years. Treasury figures report February 7 budget status with receipts at 234,210,874.77 and total debt at 8256,872,588,008.53, down from the previous day.
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Pennsylvania National Guard
Didve
Severs
Ikke Deatiers
Linder
Treasury
Washington
The
Hearings on coal dispute end as three man board rules
President calls for higher postal rates and a Congress vote. The article mentions hearings ending on a coal dispute, a three man fact board decision, and a push for a postal rate hike with figures around $850,000,000. Names and places include Washington and others referenced in the fragmented text.
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Espensea
GML
Sinali Maton
Ian Hartline
Pru Yay
Husband Cited In Local Attack Report
Police investigated an early morning assault at a home on Marlon Street where Roy Aikens allegedly battered his wife and dragged her into the street to view another man. Mrs Aikens stated he smashed doors and cursed, while Aikens denied the accusation, claiming he was at Pittburgh at the time. Officers found the wife in hysterics and noted the scene showed broken doors and glass. No charges filed yet. case pending.
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Allelly
Roy Alkens
Ally Palipelly
Marlon Sweet
Ald
Nett
Aifrens
Aer
Sivas Se
Polis
Ray Aikens
Mia
Athens
Chat
Roy Aikens
South Center Street
Burt Fie
Icy Roads Triggered Auto Crash Near Union City
Night drizzle and misty rain left roads slick on Route one and a half miles south of Union City. Wayne Stufflebeant’s 1940 Chevrolet skidded on the ice and struck a tree, causing about 450 dollars in damage. He was shaken but not hurt. Weather data noted a freezing temperature and 0.66 inches of rainfall for the period.
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Union City
Corry Barracks
Wayne Stufflebeant
StuiMebeam
George Mulerick
Coal dispute report to White House after hearings
President Truman's fact finding board completed coal dispute hearings and began drafting a report for the White House. The panel reported limited progress on bargaining and noted ironclad positions from operators and miners amid ongoing fuel shortages and factory curtailments nationwide.
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White House
Associatedl Press
Washington
Truman
Chairimum Dayiel L. Cole
Cole
Iusie
Trierenie Commerce
Vail
Perville
Chanute Air Force
Gmsa
Detroit
General Motors
Lewis
Cot
Hachsidé
Lewis Hunk
UMW
Clase
O Soubert
Bryecly
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Renovo
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Royal Freight
TCC
Lele
Lo.c
Association of American Railroads
St Wak
Mary Schsettle
Edward
Magee Hospital
Mra Schnettle
Counti Ls
Blatt Brothers
First Line
Wally Ulbrwcht
GOP
Shrover
Brookville
Penelec
Seward
Bown
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