Mount Etna Eruption Threatens Wide Sicilian Valley
Mount Etna’s first major eruption since 1928 sends lava flows across a broad front toward Passo Pisciaro and Randazzo. Observers report advancing lava threatening nearby villages as scientists warn the valley could flood within a day if the flow persists.
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Rome
Mount Etna
Mascall
Citarla
Erun- Hor
Calan
Risorgimento
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Jas
Me. Cacciatore
Mt. Timparoain
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Passo Pisciara
Mount Bind Bun
Gah
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New Castle Banker Sentenced for Embezzling $220000
Robert C. Tove, former president of First Securities Co. of New Castle, given 5 to 40 years in Western Penitentiary after pleading guilty to embezzling $220000 from company funds. Lawrence County court proceedings included DA Leroy Donaldson and defense counsel Charles Matthews. family noted.
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Associates Press
New Castle
Robert C. Tove
First Securities Company of
Western Penitentiary
Lawrence County
W. Walter Brabant
Joy
G. Lamonne
Commonweath
Leroy
Love
Pirsé Securities Co
Aingeit
Baleen Wer
Bonier
Linkerice Coumty
Consumer Resistance May Shape Meat Prices, Campaign Begun
The Agriculture Department cites rising pork prices and a possible downturn driven by consumer resistance from housewives. Economists expect price declines in spring and summer as markets adjust, with notes on butter cheese and other staples. The report mentions OPA spending cuts and looming rent control changes.
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Associated Aress
Washington
Agriculture Department
Charles JL. Harlan
James P_ Cavin
Furm
Wilk
Nstory
Chiewxo
New Yorke
Gener
Philip B. Mentos
Office of Temporary Controls
Congress
OPA
Senate Banking
Army National Guard reforms blocked by Army, Walsh says
Maj. Gen. Ellard A. Walsh, head of the National Guard Association and Minnesota adjutant general, accused the Army of obstructing reorganization of state military units. He warned the Organized Reserve Corps aims to rival the National Guard, citing delays, armory shortages, and limited support from War Department agencies.
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Ellard Walsh
Washington
Elard A. Walsh
Ie National Guard Association
Organized Reserve Corps
Natonal Guard
Walsh
Minnesota Adjutant General
Adjutants General Association
War Department
ORC
Feld
National Guard
A.C. Wedermeyer
Second Army
Arty
Patterson
War ‘Department
Gas pressure stays low across the region
Officials report gas pressure remains depressed as high winds and heat persist. The Pennsylvania Gas Company sees no change to the restriction for several days, delaying industrial restarts and affecting about 50,000 workers statewide. One Cory plant keeps operations with all employees retained amid the gas limits.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Bas
Triplaye
Pennsylvania
Cory dL Fuh
Planta
Merger Bill Draft Sent to Congress for Defense Unification
President Truman sent to Congress a draft bill to unify the armed forces under a national defense establishment. A civilian secretary of national defense would head the cabinet ranked department, with Army Navy and Air Force secretaries under him. Each service secretary would report to the defense secretary and require Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
National Defense
National
Defense
Defense Establishment
Army
Navy
Air Force
Armed Services
Secretary of National Defense
Senate
White House
Natonal Defense
Vandenberg
Red Mien
Martini
R-Mass
AFL Chief Green Faces Heated Hearing on Union Finances
Washington Feb 26 AFL head Green sparred with Rep Hoffman over union financial reporting and reform proposals. Green backed voluntary disclosure and free speech protections while Hoffman's questions framed changes to labor law as necessary and proposed no concrete improvements. The exchange showed cautious progress with Green asserting openness and Hoffman conceding potential gains.
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Washington
AFL
Willam Greta
House Labor Committee
Wnions
Hoffman
R-Mich
Gree
Green
Vera Een
Thousands Riot In Brussels Today
In Brussels today thousands protested for recognition of former prisoners of war. Police used tear gas and machine guns to block demonstrators as clashes broke out near the Rye Rouillé area. No shots were fired in the initial minutes of the confrontation.
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Brussels
Moduenare Eten
Downtowe
Onitont
Rye Rouillé
City Audits Missed Taxes Lead to New Assessments
City engineer Don Williams announced a new ordinance appointing him deputy assessor after a special meeting. He and an assistant discovered over 50 000 dollars in taxable property not assessed in four manufacturing plants including Corry Jamestown and J W and A P Edward Co. The delayed assessments affect the Fourth and First wards with proceeds to be added to the city and school district books. Officials expect 1947 taxes to be paid promptly once notices are sent.
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Don Willams
Revealet
Charles Craker
Corry Jamestown Mix Corp
J. W. and
A. P
Ily Cornell
Yesterdny
Graker
Naily
Truman Nominates Warren R. Austin as UN Arms Chief
President Truman nominates Warren R. Austin United States delegate to the United Nations as representative on the conventional arms control commission. House committee signals for vote on a bill to outlaw virtually all portal pay and related wartime benefits, involving about 528 million dollars.
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Associated Fresh
Washington
President
Truman Today
Warren R. Austin
United States
Unite Nations
TN Commission
Tno
Hats
House Yellon
Women Red Cross Canvass Planned For Local Industry Employees
The Corry Shapler chapter of the American Red Cross organizes a home canvass led by chairmen Fer Cherry and Mildred Alfred. Members will enroll workers at plants and businesses, with volunteer stations set up for day and evening enrollment. The effort aims to secure broad membership across local industries and steady progress by Friday noon.
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Corry Shapler
America Red Cross
Byielay
Wilktee
Ehapler
City
Industral
Cherry
Tulken
Inie
Peneles
Oreulb
VanCise Keystone
Stewart
Rosshacer Tasuranice Agency
Helen Shoppe
Kerry Hardware and Fi
Mildred Alfred
Utytsian Wiel
C. A. Mountain
Robert Bumbatgit
Visi Seatrel
Robert Prodler
Wowwiti Wara
Russell Cassel
Red Cross
Dalla
Tools Lost in Well Delays Carter Hill Drilling
Drilling on the Carter H N test well for the Pennsylvania Gut Company at Carter Hill was interrupted yesterday afternoon when tools were dropped into the well. Crews baled salt water and prepared a new string to reach greater depths, with operation resuming today and uncertain prospects for the Orsi strike.
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Garter Hill
Pennsylvania Gut Company
Carter HN
Orsi Gsa
Budget And Labor Battles At Capital Continue
Associated Press report from Washington notes ongoing contention over the White House spending estimates. Senators voice objections to President Truman's budget as they press colleagues to consider reductions before approval. The debate centers on a proposed 27.5 billion dollar budget and related labor spending plans.
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Washington
Senabr Bridges
R-Nh
Truman
Fae
Trunin
Wil Ienow
Vane
Senate
House Labor Committee
Hve
Auehinelass
Wroup
Shite Management
Jabtw
Green
A. F. Whitney
E Brotherhood of
House Committee
Iabor
United States Pledges Trusteeship for Japanese Islands
The United States plans to ask the UN Security Council to approve a plan placing the 620 Japanese mandated Pacific islands under American trusteeship to maintain peace and security. Russia endorsed the proposal, while Britain questioned the legal status of the islands. The move aims to establish air and naval bases to deter future attacks on the United States.
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Associated Press
Lake Success
N.Y
United States
United Nations
Pacific
Warren R. Austin
U.S
UN Security Council
Russia
Marshall
Marianas
Caroline Growps
Japan
London Tov
Alexander Cadogan
Security Council
Oyaty
U. S
Corry Chamber to Elect Officers in Special Meeting
Members of the Corry Chamber of Commerce board will meet Monday evening at 6 at Hotel Corry for a special session to elect officers for the coming year. Only eight of 18 directors could attend the previous meeting. Officers from the past year include Roger Brown president and Robert Ott Sr last vice president, Weller Hindman second vice president, and Helen Dories treasurer.
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Corry
Roger Brown
Robert Ott, Sr
Weller Hind~ Nun
Helen Dories
Veterans event 10 set for Armory banquet and dancing
Harold Cragg announces Veterans of Foreign Wars arrangement details for a March 17 anniversary at the State Armory. An evening banquet by the Women’s Auxiliary precedes a program and 9:30 floor show followed by dancing until 1 am, aiming for a large turnout.
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Mark
Avtillary
Gianer
Vipon Tor
Tor
Trains Crash Near Grestan Causes Widespread Damage
Two Erie freight trains collided near Grestan 21 miles west of Akron in the afternoon. One locomotive and a westbound freight derailed extensively, with cars thrown from the tracks. Property damage was extensive and several crew members were injured.
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Erie J. K
Sting
Grestan
Akron
Missing B-29 in Alaska Loss Believed Near Ten Thousand Smokes
An Alaska air command report says the second B 29 trainer lost in a week is believed down on or near the Alaska Peninsula near Ten Thousand Smokes. The number of men aboard and their names were not disclosed.
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Elmendorf Field
Alaska
Alaskan Air Command
Alaskan
Joseph H. Atknson
Bruby Pass
Kodiak
Nikuel
Bristol Bay
Moun Katmal
Zenetral Allinson
Ladd Field
Darharnes
Green
Bruin Pass
Elmendorf
Aluskaty Air Command
Wiles Tom Anchorage
Herpig Reauue
Ladd Field Fiels
Reenland
Westayar Field
Mass
Med
Hobbie Joe Caynor
Okemulgee
Okla
Washington, D.C
Carl Spaats
Army Air Forces
Gav ‘Nny
Lieut
Caviile
Witttar
One Secondary Road Remains Blocked by Snow Drift
Snow continues to close one secondary road from Spencer's Corners to Carter Hill as winds threaten more drifts. State police report heavy winds and drifting affecting rural routes while other county roads reopen for limited service to distribute mail and supplies.
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Sete Tiebwas
Lindsey Hollow
Maly
Corry
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