Senator Thomas Revealed as Commodity Trader
Washington reports Sen Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma and Sen Edwin Pauley disclose commodity trading profits amid Senate probe. Details show Thomas invested in cotton futures and stocks while Pauley earned about 932708 in three years. Public testimony noted ongoing inquiry into lawmakers’ market dealings and a push for disclosure.
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Associated Ties
Washington
Jon
Ter Kimeér
Thoms
Lgkta
Offarod Senet Investigaton
An Yiteral
Edwin W. Pauley
Otaka
Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
Tofk
Benatar Puregeun
eMich
Huletors
Om Mayer
Informatin
Ferguson
Congress
Anderson
Pargitrson
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Republicans
Edith Thomas
Washington, D.C
Edith
Thomas
W. Pavey
We ‘Army Royall
Drop In Temperatures Forecast For Area
A trough of low pressure brings a predicted dip in temperatures tonight across the region. Forecasters expect a shift from today's sun to colder conditions with icy streets and treacherous roadways this afternoon and tonight. Lows near 18 to 22 degrees are reported, with wind chill making it feel colder. Rain and a half inch of snow were measured at noon, with temperatures climbing to around 33 degrees by morning.
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Wari
Stolen Funds Report From Jewish Bank in Tel Aviv
A bank robbery in Tel Aviv allegedly netted between 50 000 and 276 000 as robbers relieved customers and escaped amid shooting. Reports say violence across Palestine followed, with casualties among Jews and Arabs and British. A bridge on the Haifa Damascus route was damaged and later opened to pedestrians.
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Assuoaneuress
Jerusalem
Jay
Stenpond
Bayclay
Tel Aviv
Hye
Palestine
Dsr
City Firm Opens Branch Factory At Philadelphia
Corry Jamestown MiB corp opens eastern branch in Philadelphia to assemble storm and screen sash at a plant expected to boost production. Plans call for additional assembly units in Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh and New York to speed delivery within a 2100 mile radius. Henry Clark oversees Philadelphia operations with Margaret Jane King Foster handling office duties. D A Hillstrom visits Philadelphia for two days then heads to Washington for National Small Business meeting.
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Corry
Chicago
Clevenne
Puitsbungeh
Henry Clark
Philadelphia
Margaret Jane King Foster
Liactartaller
Corry- Jamestown
D. A. Hillstrom
Enera Manger
Jet
New Party Forming in Pennsylvania to Support Wallace
Harrisburg reports a new political party forming in the state to back Henry A Wallace for president. Representatives of unions, professions, and fraternal groups named W. Git of the York Gazette as chairman of the organizing committee.
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NEW Party
Wallace
Brest
Harrisburg
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Haywah
Pennsylvania
Union
Carm
Professionil
Ribo Ane Fratapni
Dw. Git
Yorke Ganette and
Dally
Af S
Population in area increases in 1947 in Corry and districts
A Sidney Briston report shows 262 pervans increase in Corry Flynn Wayne and Concord oanships during 1947 with 292 births and 190 deaths in twelve months. Births were centered in Cory Hospital, July highest with 41 and November lowest at 22. There were seven infant deaths. Male deaths outnumbered female. Leading causes include heart disease, vascular and fever diseases, cerebral hemorrhage, pneumonia, accidents, and cancer.
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Corry
Flynn
Wayne
Concord
Sidney Briston
Imale Umét
Knutson Fences In Two GOP Solons On Tariffs
In Washington on January 12 Associated Press reports Rep Knutson of Minnesota rebutted two young Republican congressmen for calling to junk high tariffs. Fulton and Javits defended tariff opposition, claiming GOP policy shifts amid world affairs and opposing the 10 nation trade pact. Knutson said he never sought to condemn the party on tariffs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican House
Thal
Ep Knutson
Minn
Putton Par
Javily
Bouse Foreign Religiony Committee
Bénablon Internation Strate Organization
Havana
Fulton
Javits
Secort Farmer
United States
Jesu
Knutson
Republican Party
Legal review of TNT surplus sale to Palestine firms
In Asbury Park New Jersey a roundup reports two congressmen pressing for a legal explanation of the sale of 190 tons of war surplus high explosives earmarked for Palestine. The Jewish Agency for Palestine said it arranged funds and that the materials were legally procured to await shipment. The War Assets Administration and War Department were asked to explain why the Army surplus explosives were sold.
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Sipmient
House group pushes for eight member board on foreign policy
Secretary of State Marshall told House members that a single administrator responsible to the secretary of state would streamline foreign policy. Congress is urged to authorize a European recovery program with a four year span and initial aid of 5.4 billion dollars, while some Republicans debate a 6.9 billion figure and others push for whatever is needed to do the job.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshall
House
House Foreign Affairs
Gomentbee
Trumas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Europe
United States
Interspeilidijig
Interhial
Vorys
R-Ghio
Nal
Republic
Hve
Tay Marshail
duddie-Winns
Attack on Liberty Street Woman Under Investigation
Police seek an unknown man who entered a Liberty Street home at 8 PM and assaulted a woman before fleeing. The victim, found by her husband on the first floor, was revived. attacker described as wearing a dark coat, with further details yet to be confirmed by investigators.
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Liberty Street
Herman Steaves
Chell Home
Steaves
Army transport afire crew abandons vessel ship in gale near New York
The Army transport Joseph V. Connolly, 442-foot ship with about 4100 Army coallets aboard, caught fire and was abandoned by its crew 200 miles east of New York after an engine room fire. Coast Guard reported weather up to 40 miles per hour with showers as rescue efforts continued and no survivors or further injuries confirmed.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph V. Connolly
Antwerp
Coast Guard
Liberty Shin
H. Wattis
Showlly Abbey
Tanate
Bellully
Coast Guardé
Embarkmon
Connoly
Connolly
Gah W
Leathernecks Refuse to Join Palestine War
Jun 14 Philadelphia report that U S Marines would be sent to Palestine was disputed by Gen. Clifton Cates who said the Palestine situation is none of our official business. He noted Marines would replace hostiles and that a scrub unit would go only as a replacement. Admiral Halsey urged restraint while praising Marines as a key future part of American policy.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
U S. Marine Corps
Palestine
Clifton B. Cates
Pak Vel
Cates
Weive
Halsey
Call for suggestions on milk price setup
The New York milkshed price committee announced via Dr. F. F. Hill of Cornell that two center prices will be scheduled to involve producers, consumers, distributors, and other interested parties in proposing changes to pricing procedures. The meetings will be at the Hotel Syracuse on January 26 and at the Hotel Commodore in New York City on February 2, with dates and times specified for each session.
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Associated Pres
New York
de. F. F. Hill
Cornell University
Ehateman
Byracuse
N. Y
Commodore
New York City
McNair Seeks Democratic Nomination for President
Pittsburgh leader William McNair, an independent former mayor, announces he will enter the Pennsylvania Democratic presidential preference primary set for April. He years of service as mayor and intent to challenge the party’s nomination are noted.
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Pittsburgh
Jan
William NiMcNair
United States
Imcnai
Pennsylvania
Prices and probes flit through Capitol headlines
Washington reports outline stand by authority to curb wholesale meat prices while opposing retail ceilings. A Justice Department grand jury investigates food prices in St Louis focusing on milk. Republicans deride Truman’s budget as extravagant. Bervin the Swedish cancer expert claims his patient is not Stalin and hints at a possible statement after return.
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Associated Press
Washington
Generad Clark
St Louis
Justice Department
St. Louis
Moscow
Jane R. Bile Bervin
Stockholm
Phime Minyster Stalin
Bervin
Corry Native Olin Horrigan Dies In Tulsa Open House Planned
A Corry native, Olin Horrigan, 54, died Saturday at Powell Motor Co in Tulsa after a long illness. He was born in Corry where his father ran Horrigan Saloon before the family moved to Bradford in the 1880s. An expert magician and former vaudeville performer, he was connected with the Western oil fields and had written humor for Petroleum Engineer. Survivors include his widow and five children. Also reported, Norman Lee Reichubs, a 33-year-old bank robber, was recaptured by Wilmington police after escaping a state hospital.
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Waulim
Powell Motor Co
Tulse
Olin
Tong
Beri Ihard
Barney Horrigan
Beadford
Horrigan
Main
South Center
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Will Rogers
James
London
Horgan
Burvivare
Berniart Marie
Shered
Robert James
Kerrey
Fred M
Pacific Grove
Calif
Convidy
Wilmington
Del
Jai
Norman Lee
UN partitions panels clash over Palestine and India
Secret partition commission debates in the United Nations as experts edge toward enforcing the November 29 General Assembly decision to split Palestine into Jewish and Arab states. Discussion also centers on dividing India into dominions amid Kashmir tensions and Pakistan’s alleged support for incursions. Debate aims to set timelines and boundaries ahead of potential plebiscites.
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Associated
Palestine
India
United Nations
General Assembly
Moly
SeeMe
Jewish Agency
Britain
Panxtan
Thedin
Pakistan
Kashmir
Debale
Maharaja Sir Hath Singh
Tas
Old
Ford show to feature postwar trucks in Corty
Ford automotive products announces a lite show on Friday January 1A6 in Corty. HK Favell outlines first postwar Ford truck lineup and a wide range of models. Powell Motor Co will host the event with showroom, service, parts and used-vehicle departments. The first reveal is a one-half ton pickup truck.
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Corty
HK Favell
Incal
Ford Automotive Products
Bord Motor Co
Powell Motor Co
Powell Eaid
Wn Newnpt
Fire Sweeps Downtown Hotel Forcing Guests to Evacuate
Fire crews quickly responded to a blaze at Port Shelby Hole downtown, routing guests from four floors. Small flames were contained on the sixth seventh and fourth floors, with rapid extinguishment by two water teams. No injuries reported as residents evacuated safely.
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Port Shelby Hole
Pat Sron
Truman Proposes Record Peacetime Budget For 1948
President Truman asks Congress to approve a peacetime budget of 39.669 billion for the 1948 fiscal year to meet postwar needs and curb communism. He cites 79 percent of the outlay as postwar and WWII effects, highlights 7.9 billion for national defense and 7.0 billion for foreign affairs, and projects surpluses if tax laws hold. He urges restraint and notes possible tax and debt reduction to restore fiscal health.
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Jess Washington
Truman
Congress
Tiscal
Hostle Republican Congress
Tria
Twiman
Corry Man Crushed Under Falling Car
Corry resident Robert Will ace of R D 5 was severely injured when a car toppled onto him Saturday afternoon. He was examined at Sab Seri Hospital Bathday meni and transferred to Erie yesterday where he underwent treatment under Dr. As G Davis.
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Robert Willace
Corry
R. D
Sab Siery Hospital
Wirhimt Pertabrin
Umindy Lok Ai
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