Wreck Scene Mirrors Past Crash As Brakes Fail
Officials begin probe into why the brakes failed on the Sunshine Special train crash. Cor was lost on the crack as the wreck occurred at the same scene where the Red Arrow previously crashed. Injured were taken to Altoona for treatment.
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Red Arrow
Cor
Sunshine
Altoona
Frakesman
Texas
Gal~ Witzin
Steal¢Llegheny
Bennington
New York
Fire Devastates Pearl Harbor Dock as Navy Chiefs Probe
A massive blaze at Pearl Harbor Dock injures dozens of sailors and civilian workers. Fire crews from four units battle flames as smoke envelops the base. about 100 people seek medical aid for smoke exposure and burns. Authorities anticipate property losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars while investigation focuses on cause and equipment failures.
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Frese
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Associated Prans
Gallitzin
Bire
Oberoo
Pennsylvania
New York-to-Texas
Alleghenies
Bennington Curve
PRR
Seys
Pullman
Huston, Tex
Pittsburgh
Gallitain
New York
Sudmetme
Oberon
Sierra
Navy Hospital
Engine derailment delays 58 train at Ridgway yards
The 581 locomotive derailed in Ridgway yards near a siding opening about 6 AM. Blocking and re tracking saved the day without a wrecking train. The engine and train were back on track by 7, continuing toward Erie via Corry, about two hours behind schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaee Penney Plyer
Ridgway
Erle
Corry
New Buick and Pontiac Display Opens at Waterhouse
Waterhouse showroom opened this morning with many visitors examining the 1997 Buick and Pontiac models. Representatives from Buick Pontiac and GMAC finance attended. local dealers and area sales staff toured the new layout including a Fontin station wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Pontiac
Waterhouse
Whis Morfilng
Elmer Menger
New Castle
G. MacFayden
Fleeck
J. K. Teegarden
Erie
FD. Taylor
Buffalo
GMAC
Gbic Finance
Lashight W. W. Wareholse
Phv Urge Automotive Sales
Shar
Trapped In Trinidad as Flood Waters Rise
A Bolivian town with about 3 000 residents is inundated as floodwaters trap people in trees, on roofs, and debris. The urgent rescue effort follows reports from Trinidad near Og where widespread submersion endangers many, while other items note U S political measures.
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Nymsoceana
West Palm Beach
Fia
Teseus sqUadrom
Trinidad
Bolivia
Washington
Witnesses Begin Testimony in Federal Judge Jolson Trial
In Harrisburg the government opened the case against former Federal Judge Albert W. Jolson and five others accusing conspiracy to obstruct justice and defraud the United States. Prosecutors say Jolson steered receiverships and reorganizations for financial gain, with evidence including cash payments to Jolson’s son and other related transactions. The jury trial proceeded with safeguards on juror contact and media coverage.
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Johnson
Harrisburg
Associated Press
Valentine Hammack
Abert W. Jolson
Valenlie Waniniail
U. S
Emmient
Calawissa
Lewisburg
Albert W. Johnson
Hammack
United States
Catawissa Bank
Donald mM. Johnson
Robert D. Michael
Central Forging Company of
Catagrissa
Donald Reissnyder
Michael
Donald Johnson
Catawlasa Bank
Belfanguer
Scrangton
Donald N. Johnson
Connecion
Central Forging Company
Johnson's Court
Hahimiadh
Saked District Court
James Alger Fee
Forland
Ore
Jacob Greens
Joh Memolo
Saanton
T. Harold Campi
Mid
Ale
Judie Pee
Stout's Return to City Blocked by Ohio Police
Stout’s bid for return to the city was halted after Summit County officials refused to release him while new information links him to at least three Akron armed robberies. Ohio and Pennsylvania authorities rearranged custody for arraignment, potentially facing a 39 year Ohio prison term if convicted for the Corry robbery.
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Oramectabie
Thakes
Seston
Hare
Twoine Coounty
Columbus
Stout
Ohio
Pinnigen
Coates
Akron
Summit County
Dineftriot
Atwon
Bill cuts portal to portal pay near five hundred million
Washington reports a bill removing the portal to portal pay rule amounts to 5 185 900,000 and is expected to pass the House. Harrisburg notes natural gas firms may deny service to new customers amid western Pennsylvania shortages. In Manchurian suburbs Chinese Communists advance to 10 miles from the city. Haifa reports say two soldiers and five civilians injured when a bomb hits the harbor after an immigrant ship arrives nearby.
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Kress
Washington
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jerusalem
Haifa
Palestine
Erie City Council Faces Closed Session Over Hickey Charges
In a noon meeting Acting Mayor Ross and Councilman Hickey publicly sparred over Hickey’s accusations of favoritism toward the assortment bureau and Assessor Starrett’s response. Hickey claimed assessment books substantiated his claims, Starrett called the charges baseless and ordered the return of the questioned books. Salvage plans announced for two locomotives of the wrecked Red Arrow with remaining cars cut up and shipped to Altoona shops.
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Erie
Brie
Ross
Hickey
Sterreth
Starrett
Sterrett
Altoona
Pennsylvaia
Tellroad
Alstoanu
Ajax Proposals Rejected Leaving Union Faces Uncertainty
Reports say the union rejected the proposed working contract amid rumors that wages and terms may be renegotiated. Business Agent John Jackson attended the session but offered no definite details. The negotiating committee may submit demands as talks continue, with a key vote pending.
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Meiners
John Jackson
Sijerit
Hott Weel
Bad checks spread in western Pennsylvania business districts
Police report a widening pattern of forged checks in western Pennsylvania. Detectives link a forger pair seen near Munds to prior victims in Corry and Punxutawney, with authorities warning all operators to demand positive ID before cashing checks.
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Pennsylvania
Jerting Cory
Robwt Doran
Pearl Acker
Foltce
North Grwollun
Munds
Wolftens
Houle
New York
Joanpolice
Robext
Francton
Ian
Hog
McCarthy Says Sugar Controls Could Be Lifted
Senator McCarthy stated that all sugar rationing controls could be lifted if the United States could seize a large sugar stock believed stored in the interwoven Java area. He cited estimates of 1.8 to 2.0 million tons in Java as a potential lever in economic policy during Senate hearings on rationing reform.
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Senator McCarthy
Associated
Washington
Sens
Tor McCarthy
R-Wis
United States
Java
McGarihty
Senate Banking
OPA
Anne
OFA
Agriculture Department
H. Malcolm Baldridge
Wited States Cane Sugar Bafiners' Association
Dilteh Sugar Trust
Nafigyre
Ava
Betty Jo Lands at New York After Long Rough Flight
The Betty Jo, a Army P-38 eighted bomber, landed at LaGuardia Field after a grueling dawn to dusk flight from Honolulu. Col. Robert Thacker and Lt. John Avd battled heavy winds and low fuel, reaching New York to cap a dramatic air mission despite tense early routing and emergency maneuvers.
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Midwest
Associated Pears New York
Pett
Hononkulw
LaGuardia Field
Hickam Field
Honolulu
Airpork
Tit
Robert Tihacker
el Centro
Cally
John M. Avd
Tagle
Wood
Calle
Gimile
Pennsylvania
New York
Lhey
Rwesteyn
Fennzylvania
Army
Betty Jo
Betty da
Tam
Britain France In New Alliance
Foreign Secretary Bevin announced a British French treaty of alliance to Parliament and said he and Georges Bidault would sign next Tuesday. He called the move a sign of strong bonds of friendship amid Dunkirk's horror and defeat. Anthony Holey, a Conservative MP, congratulated Bevin.
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Britain
France
Associated Press
Tondon
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Bevin
Georges Bidawll
Bownfries
Dunkerqué
Isa
Anthony Holey
Red Airborne Army Said Best in World
Washington reports claim the Soviet airborne force is the world’s strongest with up to 100,800 trained troops, surpassing the U S 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. Analysts question transport aircraft capability and lend-lease wartime airlift figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Airborne Army
Associated Press
Washington
Rusesia
Soviet Union
Aar
Angle Airborne
United States
Fort Bragg
N. C
Germany
Davan
Russia
Wile Transpork
Hussigboilt
Mail plane crash near Titusville after engine trouble
All American Aviation mail plane experienced engine failure south of Titusville. Pilot Sy Lane attempted a landing but continued to Titusville airport where a cracked piston caused vibration. Mail was transferred to another plane. runway snow cleared for repair and return to service.
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Avitton
Jeff Corry
Colonel Drake
Titusville
Pitob
Clark
Splane
Oil City
Pittsburgh
Eltys
Roof Of Incompleted PRR Tunnel Collapses At Saltsburg
A section of roof fell in the incomplete Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel at Saltsburg Pennsylvania killing 31 year old James Shirley a power shovel operator from Saltsburg and injuring 36 year old Daines Marlo of Avontimers Westmoreland County. Rescue crews used a jumbo platform to recover Shirley's body as workers labored under danger from the swollen tunnel. The 85 foot diameter tunnel is part of the Conemaugh River Project built by Herman Valmes Construction to relocate PRR tracks.
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Ree Saltsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pic- Pally
Jamey Shirley
Siltsburg
Daines Marlo
Avotimors
Westmoreland County
Dine Hospital
Shirley
William Roper
U. S. Army Engineers
Herman ‘Valmes
Crystal Falls
Mich
Pennsylvania
Conemaugh
Hoover Reich aid plan rattles Washington
Hoover carries first hand account of hungry Europe to Capitol Hill as domestic economy woes deepen. White House diplomacy and congressional leaders discuss a possible U S role in Greece and Germany while wary observers note Near East risks and Britain’s ability to sustain commitments.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Capitol Hill
White House
House
Tyueman
Near East
Turkey
Dardafelles
Mediterranean
Fom
Germany
Britain
Rural roads reopen as state closes few links
Readable sections show rural state routes near Corry opening to traffic after plow work. Route OS to Curler Hill and Wattsburg restored, with caution on remaining icy sections. Mail carriers expected to resume full routes as crews continue breaking out blocked segments.
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Corry
Peesuit
Tamisey
Sama
Spartansburg
Iiadsey Hollow
Hare Crete
Curler Hill
Wattsburg
Wayne and Concord Township
Wr Gotry
Slady
Eid
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Yeni
Ariel
Ulfaes
Aubin
Alton
Guerneey
Torney West
Meiti
Pearl Harbor Dock
Long Beach
FTES
Callt
Joseph Kenrick
Police Juvenile Bureau
Jacquelyn Mae Stang
Ties
el@avette
Iick
Fet
Letal Loan
Wanking
Changchung
Ajax
Allanets
U.S
Moscow
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