UN to Free Anti Red Prisoners January Twenty Two
United Nations Commander General John E Hull says all anti Red prisoners will be freed at midnight January 22 with releases to follow for those still held from the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission. Hull blames the Communists for the collapse of the explanations program and notes many prisoners refuse return.
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U.N
Associated Press
Munsan
Hull
U. N. Command
K. 8. Thimayya
Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission
U. N
High Command
NRC
Hill
Thimayus
UNC
MAG
Thamayya
Five Children Perish In Fire At Old Orchard Beach
In Old Orchard Beach Maine five children died in a blaze that consumed a two story home. Their mother reportedly leaped from a second floor window in a failed effort to save them. The Whitcomb children were believed trapped in upstairs bedrooms. A treating physician described the mother as distraught and exhausted by the tragedy.
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Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Norman Whitcomb
Upstalea
Railroad Union Sets Bargaining Start For Pay Increase
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes to bargain nationally beginning January 6 for pay raises for 139 railroads. About 75,000 to 80,000 members are represented, with 92 railroads in separate talks and 13 awaiting joint bargaining results. The union seeks a $2 per hour average pay boost to restore differentials for skilled work after World War II era boosts.
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Railroad Union
Associated Press
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Grand
Guy L. Brown
Independent Union
Brotherhood
Storm batter European dikes and sea walls
Western Europe endured 24 hours of gale driven seas battering dikes and sea walls. Police and coast guard patrols watched high tides pass safely as Denmark and the Netherlands reported relief, while storms continued from Scandinavia to Italy and ships sought shelter after groundings along the German coast.
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Associated Arena
London
Europe
England
Coasi V Guards
Netherlands
Scandinavia
Italy
Denmark
Jutland
Randers
Traustein
Leros
Foch Rose
Shoreham
Citizens Bank Aide Retires After 51 Years Service
Miss Margaret McCarthy retired as assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank after more than 51 years of service beginning in 1902. The oldest employee at the bank, she is the first retiree under the new pension plan instituted in April of last year.
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Margaret McCarthy
Citizens National Bank
Miss McCarthy
South Center Street Bank
West Park Place
Charles Bracken
Sail No Miccemor
Sli
Misa ‘Mearthy
Western Powers Propose Three Point Plan to Germany at Berlin Conference
Washington reports Western powers plan a three point German peace program at Berlin to confront Russia if the Soviets show intent to negotiate. The plan aims to wipe out the Communist East German government and envisions a staged peacemaking process including East and West German elections, an all German government, and a peace treaty ensuring democratic safeguards and Western alignment. Talks also cover atomic materials for peaceful use, Korea, Indochina, and Russia’s Malenkov government as part of broader discussions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Berlin
United States
Paris
Germany
Molotov
Dulles
Eisenhower
Eden
Red China
Indochina
Malenkoy
U.S
East
West Germany
U. S
Explosion and fire level Woolworth store in Pottstown
A gas triggered explosion and blaze leveled the F. W. Woolworth Co. store in downtown Pottstown causing about 350000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported as 180 firefighters saved the adjacent Royal Jewelry Co. stock, with WPAZ radio off the air during the incident.
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Pottstown
F. W. Woolworth Co
Richard L. Lindauer
Royal Jewelry Co
Woolworth
Royal
Browe
Lindauer
High Street
WPAZ
Gouzenko Interview Stirs Montreal Snowstorm Visit
In Montreal, Senators William Jenner and Pat McCarran met with Igor Gouzenko, former Soviet clerk who exposed a spy ring. The closed six hour session at the Windsor Hotel involved RCMP Superintendent Lemieux and U.S. Ambassador Douglas Stuart. No statement was planned after the interview as U.S. officials seek publication controls.
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Associated Press
Montreal
U. 8
William Jenner
R-Ind
Pat McCarran
D-New
Igor Gauzenkov
United States
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Ottawa
America
Britain
Windsor
J. Re. Lemieux
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Lemieux
Gonenko
U. S
Douglas Stuart
Gouzenko
French Regime Faces Crisis Ahead of Berlin Conference
Paris reports a potential government crisis as Premier Joseph Laniel plans to seek a confidence vote in Parliament before the Berlin foreign ministers’ meeting. Laniel threatened resignation if defeated, risking a caretaker regime and France’s representation at the January 25 talks under Bidault. A special session was called for a government statement.
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Preas
Paris
France
Joseph Gamer
Berlin
Lanier
Rene Coty
Vincent Auriol
Auriol
Lantel
National Assembly
Council of the Republic
Senate
Assembly
Georges Bidault
Laniel
Tobacco Industry Forms Cancer Study Committee
A New York tobacco industry research committee has been formed by cigarette manufacturers and tobacco groups to investigate any link between smoking and lung cancer. An industry ad titled A Frank Statement to Cigarette Smokes pledges support for research across all tobacco health facets and notes some scientists question study findings. The announcement states financial aid will come from the industry and companies beyond existing medical research funds.
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Associated Press
New York
Cimarelte
United Industry
Corryite's Car Wrecked Twice
Donald Simmonds of West Columbus Avenue faced two crashes in one day. First his car, driven by Misa Niney Gallagher of 419 East Washington Street, was struck by Ronald E. Redeng of 107 Mauda Avenue at Smith and Center streets as ice covered the road. Later, at 6:30 a.m., Simmonds’ vehicle slid on ice along Shady Avenue, veering off a bank into Hare Creek, saved from the stream by a large tree.
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Donald Simmonds
Traffic Arrests Fall in December Under Hazard Conditions
State Police report traffic arrests in the district declined in December as hazardous driving conditions and icy roads slowed travel. Officers logged 9,900 highway tiles on 23 patrols, reporting 26 vehicle crashes with one fatality. Four criminal arrests arose from four investigations, and a 315-dollar recovery occurred in a police war on crime.
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Oember
Imfracks
Corp
Theodore Hubley
Bey Police
Cherry Thompson Take Posts On City Council In New Setup
City Council completes routine organizational meeting with major appointments. Thompson to head streets department, Abbey moves to finance, Fehlman and Price retain parks and safety roles. Budget action had previously provided funds for a capable streets supervisor.
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Guy Abbey
Punt
I1nithice
Charles Thompson
Abbey
Atréete
Thompson
Council
Finance Post
Fehlman
Price
Streets
Art
Worling
Aubiplasion
Orey Brewer
Unfer Abbey
George Basson
Frende
Earl Cherry
Thormpson
Robert Prine
Harry Powers
Thone
Dot Williams
Swifthy
Colinets
Mayor Cherry
Police Department
Thompston
Streets Department
Fehiman
Cherry
Connell
Harley Drake
Police Iriigintiate
Cobbett
George Gordon
Civil Service Board
Howard J. Bheen
Zoning Appeal Board
George Nagel
Miss Havel Marker
Ciltl Zeiys National Bank Assexnor
William Miller
Stanford Hose Company
Ray Laurie
Charlen Collier
Jack Downey
Fehrman
Charles Crowe
Tegular
Holiday Death Toll Hits 427 in New Year Weekend
Anoblated Press reports 427 deaths over the 78 hour New Year weekend, including 317 traffic fatalities, 40 fires, and 76 misc mishaps. The figure surpasses prior three day holiday records though trails Christmas weekend totals. traffic deaths likely fall short of council projections.
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Ant & How
Jeast
National Safety Council
Former Corryite Burns to Death in Rochester
A coroner's inquest ruled accidental death by third degree burns for Mrs Ethel M Stapleton, 68, a former Corry resident. Found by neighbors in her Rochester apartment after a cigarette dropped during a heart attack, the blaze burned for hours. Born June 4, 1888 in Centerville, she lived in Corry 46 years, moved to Rochester seven years ago. Survived by daughter Opal Allen Ellis of Rochester. prior marriages to George Allen and James Stapleton. She was active in local veterans and church groups. Funeral arrangements at Bracken Funeral Home pending arrival of Mrs Willis.
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Ethel M. Stapleton
Corry
Rochester
N. Y
Thia
Centerville
John Fish
Torpedo
Dudley Named Western Pennsylvania IRS Director
Edward Dougherty from the Bureau of Internal Revenue swore in Alexander J. Dudley of Crafton as the new Western Pennsylvania district director, succeeding Reymond Kraft. Dudley, a 1944 audit division veteran, will earn a $12,000 yearly salary.
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Nmocunera Il
Pittsburgh
Edward €. Dougherty
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Alexander J. Dudley
Crafton
Reymond
Kraft
Internal Revenue Burgy
Dudley
Dean Steven
Bud
Eisenhower Details Plan To GOP Leaders In State Of Union Preview
President Eisenhower presented a detailed program review to nine GOP congressional leaders and the cabinet in Washington. Speaker Martin called the plan dynamic and progressive as discussions focused on tax, labor law revisions, and the upcoming budget and economic messages set for January 21 and 28.
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Associated Priet Washington
Eisenhower
House
Martin
R-Mass
White House
Sesson
Eissenhower
White Movse
James
Hagerty
Congress
Messeges
Jeudera
Leutenants
Daniel A. Reed
Ways and Means Committee
Reed
India train wreck leaves dozens dead and injured
A passenger train derailed near Hira Unda about 160 miles northwest of New Delhi killing at least 16 and injuring 40, with early reports of higher casualties later revised downward. Rail officials describe coaches toppled on a catal bridge and some cars left the rails, as rescuers searched the scene.
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New Dell
India
Hira
Unda
New Delhi
Catal Bridge
Tele Seul
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Loniel
Parliament
Corryite
Ethel Stapleton
Astabureau
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