Rent Control Battle Grows as Senate Counts Funds
Washington reports a Senate move to force the Housing Expediter to wind down rent controls by June 30, risking an end to the program. The appropriation cut threatens continued enforcement and prompts sharp debates among lawmakers about funding and the bill’s fate.
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Senate
Washington
Une
Senate Appropriations
Emily Wetin
Chmel
Ahanwe
Congress
Continkic
Renk
Ters
Tobey
R-Nh
Duthers
Sparanan
D-Ann
Sir Harry Lauder Dies in Scotland at 79
Sir Harry Lauder, famed Scottish comedian known for Roamin in the Gloamin, died last night at 79 after months of illness. He suffered an arterial blood clot complicated by kidney ailments and had recently retired from public appearances despite improving briefly.
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Anneys
Lauder
Onarkshire
Indonesian Rebel Leader Arrested in Singapore
Singapore reports Capt. R P Turki Westerding once a rebel leader linked to the Indonesian rebellions has been detained by local police. United States of Indonesia officials demand extradition on charges tied to guerrilla revolt. Detention allows seven days for immigration to decide deportation or entry permit.
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Associated Press
Singapore
Turki Westerding
Teido
Elver
Dakarta
United States of Indonesia
Denis’ Commie Fides
Westerling
Siti
Uim
Snd Ein Suaners
West Davn
Bandoeng
Fires threaten garage and inn in two incidents
Two separate fires damaged property near Mend Avenue and Rite Street. In the Zalneck garage, a gasoline tank sparked flames while refilling, spreading to nearby cans. firefighters contained “san re” with a hose. A car rear was burned, owner injured with minor burns but insured. Later, at Blue Bonnet Inn, a wastebasket fire started by a disturbed cigarette burned out after a few minutes. smoke filled the building but no major damage reported.
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Zalneck
Mend
Avenue
Rite
Claude Huttman
West Main
Austnsan
Zalsneck
Curry
Hoffman
Howard
Ty) Crandall
Blue Bonnet
Garemen
Phite Ty
Pennsy Reports 45 Million Loss Amid Strikes
President Walter S. Franklin says the real and steel strikes in 1949 cost the Pennsylvania Railroad about 48 million dollars. Revenue fell despite reductions in operating expenses due to lower business activity and strikes. Net income for 1949 was 12,474,627 with 4,000,600 set aside for freight car maintenance.
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Philadelphia
Walter S. Franklin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Franklin
Nast Store Change of Ownership in Warren
The Nast Co store on North Center street is sold to James C. Miller of the Miller Shop Warren. Miller will not take over active management immediately. B G Bennett to assume ownership March 15. Nast family marks 53 years in retail clothing as Miller retains current policies and staff. former owner plans retirement and residence remains on East Frederick Street.
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Nast Co
North Center Street
James C. Miller
Miller
Warren
Mervyn M. Nast
FM. Anne
Moyday
March
B. G. Bennett
Toulay
Nast
Dali Nast
A&p
Lou Center Street
North Center Streets
Hoth Men
Jessup and
Margaret Howe
Mildred’ Alexander
Marian’ Rumbaugh
Gertrude
Grover
Daniel Kamber
Inclding
Mast
Motorist helps halt fire at Stranahan chicken coop
An unidentified passerby alerted the Stranahan farm near Concord Corners to a blaze at 7:43. Firefighters used two extinguishers to contain the fire started by a lantern, sparing hundreds of hens and injuring only interior damage. the Stranahans are large egg producers hatching about 15,000 chicks weekly.
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Lyle Stranahan
Stranshan
Ege
Two Baltimore Men Held for Auto Theft in Blair County
In Hollidaysburg Blair County two Baltimore men Irvin H Dontien Jr aged 34 and Thomas W Holland aged 22 are jailed on charges of driving a stolen car. Arrested yesterday at a filling station near Dun cancville after the overheated vehicle. They will be turned over to the FBI.
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Hollidaysburg
Baltimore
Blair County
Irvin H. Dontien Jr
Thomas W. ‘Holland
Duncancville
James Hi. Morley
FBI
U S Freighter Dale Bombed in Timetoo Action Near China
Report from Tsingtao cites Jamies Knowlton stating the Pioneer Dale freighter was bombed and strafed by a bomber as it neared Timetoo China. The ship sustained light casualties and was headed for orders after the attack. The incident underscores escalating hostilities in the Pacific theater.
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U.S
Associated Press
New York
United States Times
Timetoo
China
Epstu
Jamies Knowlton
Tsingtao
United States
Ling Knowlton
Japan
Gov't Sends $80 369 Check for Hospital
A government share of 80369 will fund Corry Memorial Hospital on West Smith Street. State Welfare Secretary Wilhan G. Brown announced the federal aid covers more than one third of the project cost and will be disbursed through the welfare office as construction progresses. Local funds cover the remaining two thirds.
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Corry Memorial Hospital Association
West Smith Street
State Secretary of Welfare
Wilhan G. Brown
Entit Ling
Lota
Claims patient died naturally in New Hampshire trial
Nurse Elizabeth Rose testified that three people failed to find a pulse in a dying cancer patient before Dr Hermann N Sander arrived last December. Sander faces first degree murder charges for allegedly ending the patient Abbie Barreta's agony by injecting air into her veins. The testimony covers morning events until 11 a.m. when no pulse could be detected. ANNI-LYNCH BILL DEAD in Washington. Anti lynch legislation is regarded as dead for this session as House readers report no movement.
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Associated Press
Manchester
N. H
Elizabeth Rose
Hermann N. Sander
Sander
Abbie Borreto
Miss Rosé
William L. Phinney
Miss Rose
Wes
Mable Gerard
Woman injured in 10F 2 accidents over weekend
Two weekend crashes in 10F area left a woman hurt and damaged vehicles at a West Pleasant Street and Flows Avenue intersection. The incidents occurred Saturday and Sunday afternoon near Waterturd, involving Donald Zuker and inspectors from Alison Park. Witnesses described cars colliding, with one vehicle carted away. minor injuries reported to two occupants.
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Waterford
West Pleasant Street
Curly Walabett
Het Hiiband
Leonagd
Askikdjuye
Sereenr
Donald Zuker
Salerman
Alison Park
J4iesburgh
Zisker
Aupweld
Theodore Neckers
Clyny
Gerald Edtwards
Labour and Conservatives May Reach Truce in Coalition Talks
London February 27 strong hints suggest a conservative Labour pact may delay a new general election for months while crucial decisions are made. Attlee to form a wartime cabinet and outline policy as Commons deadlock is eased. In Florida two visitors from Pennsylvania were killed in a collision between their car and a Seaboard line train near Oldsmar. The couple were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman W. Hane of Hughesville.
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Associueness
London
Condemt
House of Commons
Daily Worker
Labor
Attlee
Tiberals
Trish
Bidget
Otter
Attia
No. 10
Downing Street
al Labor
Hing
Oldsmar
Fla
Pennsylvania
Seaboard Air Line
Cart B. Cashats
Sherman W. Hane
Hughesville
Train Rams Car Near City in Corry. Couple Escapes
A 40 year old man and a Congo native woman were hospitalized in good condition after a head on collision with a passenger train near the city. The car drove onto Route 6 as the Erie bound engine approached, was declared a total wreck and removed to the Columbus hospital.
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Congoles
Erie Fedecaene
Scott's Cross Joy
Toles
Potoule
City Hospital
Good Cou Ut
Mio
Mary Hickey
Wit South Street
Clarence Sayko
Reese Sheedy
Uys
Bette and
Benisen
Maite
Ui Savin
Getz
Penn Student Perishes In Fraternity Fire
A University of Pennsylvania student, Robert Kenatl Pollard, 29, of Butler, dies in a Delta Tau Delta house fire in Philadelphia. Firemen, delayed by a large feather couch jammed against a door, recover his charred body from a third floor hallway. Pollard was junior class president. classmates Roller Clapies and Herman Harvey Jr alerted and helped awaken sleeping students.
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Liberal Arts College
Roller Clapies
Marlin
Hérman Harvey, Jr
Millersville
Readied Draft Bill To Continue Conscription Debate
Washington report outlines ongoing efforts to extend conscription. Key figures include Rep. Vihaan of Gay district and House leaders debating peacetime service, with supporters arguing for a three-year term and broader national service. Opponents warn of overreach amid fiscal concerns.
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Washington
Hi. Wilbon
Vihane
Chuiemay
Haier
Wintelpmereen
Sultan
Snowfall Dumps Eight Inches Across City Streets
Crews battled eight inches of snow Saturday night as weather officials warned of worsening conditions. State plows and sidewalk crews worked through the night to clear roads, while temperatures dipped to near sixteen above zero on Sunday morning.
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Mercury
Mattia
George Mujeres
Une
Troy
State Highway Department
Alyat
Cry
Freight Derailment Wrecks Mehoopany Train Station
A Buffalo New York freight derailed near Mehoopany Pennsylvania wrecking the Lrati atation and a creamery as 20 cars dashed uncontrolled. The crash blocked east and west tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. no injuries reported and lights were out for hours. Treasury report notes February 23 expenditures 86,050 cash balance 5,264,908,405.00 and total debt 25,486,044,619.40 with a daily decrease of 19,060,010.50.
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Mehoopany
Wilkes-Barre
Treasury
Washington
The
Union Waives Right to Jury Trial in Strike Case
Judge will rule on evidence and law as trial follows a frantic weekend of futile efforts to settle the strike. The union waived its right to a jury trial, focusing on legal arguments and admissibility of key evidence.
Miners Plead Innocent Amid Government Over Coal Strike Tieup
John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers pleads innocent to contempt charges after a lengthy coal stoppage leaves 372,000 miners idle. Court actions and federal negotiation efforts affect production as government considers controlling mines and ending the labor deadlock.
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Associated Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Today
Willie
Leewer
Lewis
Linion
Hopking
Jadine Heaveli
Loreen
Teast
Fideral
Mibedal Fields
mienAline
Frnss
Charles Ross
pHs
Pace
Two Coal Cars Derail on PRR Near Tidioute
Two coal cars derailed on the Pittsburgh to Erie PRR line near Tidioute tying up traffic on the Salamarica branch from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The northbound PB 1 train under Conductor Rosey and Husted derailed due to a journal burning off. A second coal car was derailed with it. No major track damage reported, about a mile of outside ties affected. Oil City officials ordered a derrick crew and 3–4 horses to pull the wreck back, with repair teams working after the incident.
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Salamarica
Sterday
Tidioute
B. F. Rosey
Grant Husted
Buffalo
William J. Duncan
Oil City
Cor Waa
Duncan
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Edwin A. Roberts
Pennsylvania ‘Ghate College
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