Two GOP Senators Back Merging China Aid With Greece Turkey Package
Washington report notes Taft and Bridges propose lumping military help for Chiang Kai-shek with the 275 million State Department request for Greece and Turkey. They argue defense aid should flow to curb communism, with critics fearing broader military commitments.
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Ohio
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Miiaiall
Russia
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Geve
Turkey
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Congress
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Mirshall
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Greece
Pur Kreg
Tupkey
Ins
Wreck Damages Over $400 In Collision Near Cuttings
A Packards van owned by Murray Raymond of the Clymer Columbus road sustained about $490 in damage after a head on collision with a vehicle driven by Rummuel Dunnewald near Cuttings yesterday afternoon. The Raymond vehicle was severely damaged at the front end while Dunnewald's car also sustained damage.
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Clymer
Khabagh
Uaurace
Tension Rise In Finland As Moscow Plans New Pact
In Helsinki reports say Moscow proposed a new treaty as Finland seeks to manage growing government crisis. Prime Minister and President hold secret meetings with foreign relations committee amid high level talks, with Baltic pact alignments cited and Swedish notification discussed.
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Helsinki
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Preldeht
Jobo Eo Paasikivi
Ministorstalin
Soviet Union
Birulun
Russia
Karl August Fauerholm
Stockholm
Mofaine
Housing plan aims for 1.5 million homes annually
Senate committee hears a McCarthy backed plan to cost about 1 billion dollars over five years to spur construction of 1.5 million homes per year for ten years. The program would provide tax incentives and subsidies to attract investors for low rent housing for lower income families. Localities would supply land, labor, and concessions to aid the effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Congressions
McCarthy
Aiwack
Avon
Dutt Homes
Aparments
Elles
Jurgen Popu
Smatler Eibow
McCarthy Tld
Truck Driver Killed in Freak Accident Near McKeesport
A double truck collision near Versailles toppled power poles, cutting electrical service to 15 homes. Henry Lacque, 26, of Monessen, died at Makesport Hospital after stepping toward his truck. Thomas Seltvert, 30, of Heiluvue, was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Interruji
Flactric
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Racu
Monessen
Thomas Seltvert
Heilevue
Mexeesport
Versailles
Ming
Makesport Hospital
Coal operators seek answer 10 pension demand
Washington February 2 Associated Press report that John L Lewis head of United Mine Workers proposes a welfare and retirement fund paying 100 dollars monthly to coal diggers aged sixty with twenty years in the pits. Operators fear a per ton cost and potential mine shutdown as UMW contract nears expiry June 30.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Onal Danvarid Yeday
Lewis
Fied
Thomas E. Murray
Ban T. van Horn
van Horn
von Horn
Lo Voy
UMW
Ide
Wolles
Sir Lewis
Vogel
Corry Driver Charged After High Speed Police Chase
City police charged a youthful Corry driver after he fled officers during a pursuit through the Fourth ward and other streets Monday morning. Investigators later located the vehicle at 29 East Congress Street and learned the driver claimed headlights were off due to low visibility. The officer attempted to flag the car and warned about the lights before the chase began, ending with partial vehicle identification.
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Wd Firat
Vity’ Pxbrolmen
Wicker Wigh, Jr
East Congress Street
Tul Eatoist
Bad Check Charge Stirs Corry Police Search
Corry authorities seek a former freeing man who allegedly passed a bogus $1200 check at Atkins Motor Sales. The draft bore no funds and the man, O. N. Flowers formerly of Meadville, fled with a car and is now missing. In Dallas a woman perished in a tornado as others report damage and theft claims follow the storm.
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Atkens Motor
O. N. Flowers
Meadville
Flowers
Far West
Dallas
Senate panel moves to ban poll taxes in ballots
A Democratic split emerged after the 1948 election as southern lawmakers clash with Truman civil rights aims. Senators and party leaders debated strategies to counter the president’s influence, with bids to bar certain names and block anti poll tax measures facing swift GOP countermoves and state party actions.
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Truman
Georgia
George
Congres
Democratic Party
Trumate
Noyeshbex
Hoffatan
R-J. Mich
South
Drazen Ani
Democratic Natione
J. Howard McGrath
Hoffmann
GOP
Dixie
House
Senate
Brooks
Maybank
D-Sq
South Carolina
Democratic Committee
Virginia
William Tuck
Virginia Legislusive
Postpone Hearing On Corry Man S Appeal
The appeal of a Corry man was postponed at the request of Uny sone Walter Scott after a summary conviction under a city ordinance. The hearing, originally set for this morning, will be rescheduled for a date late in March due to Mr. Stott's absence from the city. The action reflects a procedural delay in the local case.
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Uny Sone
Walter Scott
Gas allotment raised to sixty five percent for plants
Pennsylvania Gas Company announced an increase to sixty five percent of normal fuel allotments for plants with an added fifteen percent allowance. The measure aimed to ease shortages without altering the broader industrial picture as temperatures remained a concern. The Corry firm Aery Supply Co reported serious winter impact, with heat treating units operating on standby while industrial firms faced forced idle equipment.
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Wurtier Limperatures
Adeilionegms Bete
Fimite Milanent
Mennylvania Gas Company
Pick
Aery Supply
Mi. Co
Itu
Sheriff to smash slots Monday in city seizure plan
Sheriff Fy Baubly proposes special deputy Willie Gow to destroy slot machines seized in the city. Along with city authorities, equipment will be mashed on the municipal building steps under an order to end rumors about the day’s action.
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Icinek
Ute Sheviff
Wye
Elorle
Lim
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Burton
Tyra
Wiley
Ely
Daviges al Iso
Machhines
Uyer Tix
Taft-Hartley Extralical Suit By UAW In Federal Court
Washington February 27 The CIO United Auto Workers sue in federal court challenging Taft-Hartley Act restrictions on union political spending A declaratory judgment is sought claiming the provision violates free speech press assembly and petition The suit names President Murray Walter Reuther and Secretary Treasurer Magel as plaintiffs and argues for immunity from prosecution under the act
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United Auto Workers
Justice Department
CTO
Philip Murray
UAW
Walter Reuther
Mil ‘Magel
Ode Gulliead
Fate of Partition Hinge on Gromyko Talk
The Palestine question dominates today as Soviet delegate Gromyko prepares to speak and open debate. The American position, led by Warren Austin, is interpreted variably while Britain and Russia push for Security Council actions and a new phase in the Palestine issue. The Jewish Agency issued a statement denying reports it would support revised plans or concessions.
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Gromyko
Speoch
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America
Warren FR. Austin
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Mult Russa Wioffi
Tod Avmiy
Jewish Agency For
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Guatemala Ready to Mediate in British Cruiser Dispute
Guatemala says it is prepared to submit its dispute with Britain to mediation over the ordering of two British cruisers into Guatemalan territorial waters. A government spokesman described the action as hostile and said protests likely, while seeking a mediated settlement with the United Kingdom.
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Anbnitt
Corry Woman Pleads Guilty in Relief Fraud Case
Corry resident Mrs. Bessie Print confessed to taking 277.80 in relief payments and 322 in unemployment compensation. She received a suspended sentence but must repay 100 weekly until relief agency funds are recovered. Co defendant Blair G. Tafole, 33, also sentenced and ordered to repay 2143 in relief checks, having obtained employment.
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Erie County Court House
Bessie Print
Departmentaf Public Assistance
Blalr G. Ti Faole
DPA
Bulletin of cuts and conflicts across nations fast paced
Washington reports show a 17 percent across the board reduction in the 1947 federal budget with the State and Commerce departments hit hardest while Justice escapes. The Truman administration urges Congress to back farm subsidies through December 30 and notes looming campaign issues in farm states. Seoul cites Koreans killed in Communist-inspired attacks as U.S. forces recount casualties. Burma reports the assassination of a peasant leader in Upper Burma, and Jerusalem notes the theft of two Polish tourists amid tensions over Archbald Pelle.
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Weuss Appropriations Committee
Truman
Justs and Commerce Departments
Commerce Department
Justice Department
Abe Maed
Firemen Address Rumors Over Tragic Blaze
Stafford Hose Co met to discuss rumors about Sundays deadly fire. Members said every effort was made to rescue victims Jace Qualine Havrilla and patrolman George Clark, and later facts support that all possible actions were taken. Further efforts will chase down unfounded rumors.
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Gand
Trowns Brouahl
Jace ‘Qualine
Havrilla
George Clark
Amblke
Foembars
Executioner Rich Gwens Dies in McAlester Oklahoma
Rich Gwens, longtime Oklahoma executioner who killed 75 men and hanged others, died of cancer in McAlester. The controversial figure claimed 65 lethal electrocutions, with others in prison riots or during escapes. His career included acquittals and a feared reputation for harsh tactics.
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Okla
Rich Gwens
Oklahoma
Owens
Aishiilaws
Benes swears in new government amid Communist pressure
Prague reports Eduard Benes swore in a new government headed by Communists amid resignations and cabinet purges. The cabinet, backed by party lines, faced mass firings, security crackdowns, and regional upheaval as anti Communist ministers resigned or were pressured to resign. The radio cited Benes promising constitutional, electorial, and parliamentary order.
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