Flying Arrow Shelling by Chinese Nationalists Off Shanghai
The American freighter Flying Arrow was shelled by Chinese Nationalist gunboats near Shanghai causing extensive fires and rendering the ship unseaworthy with 20 to 30 shell holes above the waterline. No injuries among 43 crew and 12 passengers were reported. British crew aided in extinguishing fires. The ship, loaded with cargo to Hong Kong, had part dumped overboard to prevent sinking. Captain David Jones of Chicago said the vessel would not be seaworthy. owners Isbrandtsen Line urged U S protection and intercession for safe passage to Shanghai or nearest port for repairs.
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Wayne Richardson
Shanghai
Shangha
Tripel
Formosa
Black Swan
Hong Kong
David Jones
Chicago
Jones
Isbrundtsen
New York
Tovask
State Department
Isbrandtsen
A. Naval Wilts
Tsbrandisen
U.S. Navy
Fire destroys Sharpsburg building. dairy business damaged
A blaze in Sharpsburg early today largely destroyed a two story building at 1022 Main Street in the business district. Firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling the flames for three hours as seven to five companies fought the blaze. Damage is estimated at 25 000 dollars. The first floor housed a dairy store run by Anna Mt Sapp. the second floor was being converted to apartments. Formerly Foremost Dairy Co property sold to Mrs Capo and her husband John.
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Asad Ae Een
Thurstigy
Night Parking Ban Test In City Enforced
Police tested the all night parking ban with 88 cars left on streets. Enforcement was clarified after a Sunday or Monday start confusion and tickets were issued with a $1 penalty to follow tomorrow morning.
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Ute Howes
Ind
Tipkens
Duff ticket race swells with new GOP governors hopefuls
Harrisburg reports a flurry of weekend moves in Pennsylvania politics as Duff seeks allies for the gubernatorial bid and U S Senate race. Farold L. Ervin and John C. Bell Jr. enter the GOP governor slate while John C Kunkel backs Duff’s candidacy. Democratic plans include a February 1 state committee meeting to pick a new chairman and potential governor candidates.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
James M. Duff
Goamorin Ie
U.S
GOP
Gubernatoriat
Duff
Upseet
Farold L. Ervin
Delaware County Court
John C. Bell, Jr
Philadelphia
Bell
Pennsylvania
Uay
Edward Martin
U. S
John C. Kunkel
Dutt
M. Harvey Taylor
Joseph
Grundy
Martin
Kunkel
Pew
Francis J. Myers
Myers
Maurice D. Splatt
Oil City
Philip Mathews
Carliste
Pennylyania Democrats
Mathews
Richardson Dilworth
Guy XK. Bard
Lancaster
Chester H. Rhodes
State Superior Court
Frank Buchanan
McKéesport
Clarence P. Bowers
Reading
Johnstown Airport Fire Sees $65,000 Loss
Fire destroyed the main hangar at Johnstown Municipal Airport early today, damaging 16 planes. Airport manager Martin Gracey estimates the loss at $65,000 and suggests a short circuit in a stored plane as the possible fire source. Six aircraft were privately owned. eight were airpark property and two were being repaired.
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Axsvemuen Frets
Johnstown
Martin Gracey
Insurance rate reductions eyed by Pennsylvania motorists
Harrisburg reports an average 10.4 percent cut in auto fire and theft insurance across the state with Philadelphia excluded from some gains. Comprehensive coverage rises 8.6 percent in the city while fire and theft drop 38 percent and collision 10 percent nationwide.
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Associated Press
Rte
Harrisburg
Pennsyl
Vania
Tames F. Malone
Instramee
Malone
Philadelphia
Fos Jay
Fie
Three-Vehicle Wreck Near City Leaves No Injuries
Three vehicles were involved in a crash about seven miles west of the city at 5 45 p m yesterday. George W Andrus of East Congress street Corry a driver in one car escaped uninjured as drivers of the other two vehicles fled the scene before reporting the mishap. Investigators said Andrus tried to pass a bus being towed when his car collided with another vehicle pushing the bus into a hillside. Damages run to several hundred dollars as police continued to probe details.
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Rowe
Jotal
George W. Andrus
East Congress Street
Andris
Proctor Hill
Andrus
Bis
Damane
President Truman Seeks 1951 Budget To Begin July 1
President Truman proposes a 42.439 billion budget for the 1951 fiscal year, starting July 1, with a plan that keeps deficits and red ink despite high defense and foreign program costs. He urges Congress to approve increased spending while warning against further deficit spending.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Truman
Congress
Uie
Wat Ho
Russia
Tmnt
Cueyort
Trumac
Zune
Senate
House
Clarks
Troma
Fedora
Guynenneut
United States
Puainad
House Appropriations Committee
Committee For Economic Developments
Tess
Strike Likely to Spread Across States
Associated Press reports miners across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and possibly Kentucky face a walkout within two weeks. About 37,000 coal workers at Pitt Consolidated and related firms refused to work, signaling a broad industry action but not a total shutdown.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
CoNanlimRs Sund Ora
Ohio
Pennylvania
West Viswlits
Witlin
Dozer Aloo
He Glank Pillsbyreh Cobsuhidalien Saal Company
Kentawkynd
George Love
United Stand
John 4. Lewis
Unita
Library
Pittschurch
West Virginia
Pitt Consul
Tsoft
Greene County
Pennsylvania
Piany Oil
Steel
United States Siee] Corporation
Youngstown Sheet and Tube ComPany
Crucible Steel
Americ
A. ©. Frick Coke Company
Love
UMW
Lewis
Tilinois
St Springfield
Tminors
Pittsburgh Consoldation Coal Company
Isabella Mite
Weirton Coal Company
Tniontown
Weirton County
Weirton Steel
New De Sotos To Be Shown Here Tuesday
De Soto cars step into public view as a first formal display is planned for tomorrow and Wednesday at the Borstarthau Fitch garage showroom on First avenue. Visitors may register for an Argoflex camera contest with prizes including flag bulbs and a Viewmaster.
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Tha DeSoto Iil
Sid Wetnesday
Borstarthau Fitch
First Avenue
Hag
China seeks UN Security Council seat amid Cold War tensions
A chaotic report from London cites China and two disputed territories as aims for a UN Council seat. Pravda accuses the United States of aggressive intents toward Formosa and China, while Chinese officials insist on reclaiming all Chinese territories including Tibet and two islands.
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Associated Press
London
Asek UL Ullaty
Chins Kalshele
NaWonalel Wonenteae Farms
Alan
Chinn
Failin
Chay Eitay
U.N
Similitsuiemisly
Tavestii
United States
Formosa
Maina
Parbey Ongan
Pravda
America
Ohta ecosStvn
Tengtien Nacionallay
Lave
Eelannie Chosi
Elearam
Pepin New China News Geency
Conneil
Lake Subbess
Wyatt
Inbetta
Natchets
Pew
Euhyeal Pherman
Rsp
Maith Rush
China
Tibet
Two Islands
Tiber
Sudden Temperature Reversal in Corry Weather Report
Corry records a sharp temperature swing from near zero to mid thirties and back as a cold snap ends. The report notes a rapid climb from 2 degrees to 24 and then reaching around 40 degrees later, with unsettled conditions persisting into the following day.
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le No
Oelock Fish
Wake County truck overturns after avoiding oncoming car
Henry Doerr drove a Belleville North truck carrying Chris Miller when an oncoming auto forced a swerve. The vehicle tipped, slid off the road, and overturned. Damage estimated at $900. Road conditions described as fair with winter worsening. State Highways crew cleared the scene.
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Sir Elizabeth
Dover
Spartansvive
Witk
State Highways Department
Berserk Warren escapee disarmed by police
Warrén Pa Sunday police confronted a year old male escapee from Warren State Hospital who fled to an Oak Street apartment. Officers calmed the man after a loaded pistol was found. a second incident led to gas and forced entry as officers secured him and two other residents. He was hospitalized for mental evaluation.
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Warren
Potoe
Iwlee
Oak
Mali
Warren Site Hospital
Richard Wart
Oak Street
Aboud
Garry W. Bean
Owl Street
Fust-Tallsing
Bean
Richard Tucker
John Imperial
Walmurt
Walsull
Dormer
Corry Auto Auction Set to Resume Saturday in Pennsylvania
Fragmentary notice indicates Corry Auto Auction planned to reopen in the spring after a suspension. The text mentions a Saturday start, winter weather, and a model used by staff, but full details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
AL Athene Arinoune
Marines
Tate
Woman Arrested on Bad Check Charge in Erie County
Mike Delores Sutton, 23, of 47% Spit Center Street, Erie County, is jailed awaiting hearing on forgery and bad check charges. The alleged incident occurred at Wing No. 1 on North Gunter Stone Street. An arraignment was scheduled before Judge Cobbett at the Eme County Jail.
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Mike Delores Sutton
Spit Center Street
Erie
Jou
Youne Wumayl
Glarksburg
West Va
Domingn
Eteka
North
Gunter Stone
Ip Skrutrny
Afl
Algerin
Cobbett
Historic State Farm Show sets new records at Harrisburg
The 1960 Pennsylvania State Farm Show opened with a brisk 4 am crowd and shattered numerous all time marks. Exhibitors topped 400, livestock displayed 1687 head, prize money reached 59719 dollars, poultry exhibit held 400 birds, and overall exhibit total surpassed 10000 items. The indoor fair showcased bright machinery and produce displays throughout the state capital.
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Errs Harrishurg
Pennsylvania
Uiant State Farm
Atges
Emmachinery
Dedication of New YMCA Quarters Attended by 210
A ceremony yesterday afternoon opened the new YMCA quarters. David Hillstrom spoke as a board member and praised community support. Music by local students accompanied refreshments as committee members and visitors, including Willard Cox of Titusville, attended the event. Plans outline daily use and future club activities.
YMCA Hall Opens in Corry After Year of Effort
D A Hillstrom honors the rod road Gis Club building project at East Washington Street as the new YMCA quarters open with an open house celebrating a quarter century of work. He thanks past and present advisory board members FE Whittlesey Tracy White and others for leadership and support. He credits Dr Ewing Bryce Thomas Roger Brown Arthur Burges and Corry citizens for the success and looks forward to continued youth benefits.
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Jon Corry
YMCA
Willy
David AL Hillstromy
Roger Brown
Tracy Whitehead
Treasur—Ar
Hillstrong
Twine Credit 9
Cooperative Cfarle
Junto Johnston
Eugene Perkins
Virflnny Fay
Shirley Hall
Wixilisry
Ll. M. Dixon
Mya
Lela Johnston
J. Lindsley
Folie Matuczewski
Shavener Wallace
Lassie Wells
Dixon
Clarence Moustain
Arthur Burgess
Oulk Lt
Igh School A
Wni
Willard Cox
Titusville
Cox
Hocth West Ymca
Sohowine 1S & suateMene Osuen
David A. Hillstrom
Rodad Gis Club
East
Washington Street
Whittlesey
Tracy White End
Messrs
Hall
Hengst
Heaéati
Shatabarger
T Hat
Corry
OR. Ewing
Bryce Thomas
Isheir
AimiBte
Sieer Hanks B.A. Hiltstrom
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