Wage price control debate erupts in Congress
Senate leaders led criticism of the Truman administration as lawmakers press for quick action on wage price controls. Senator O Mahoney urged immediate steps and hearings, joined by PhR. Republicans and other senators fault the White House handling and call for stronger measures to curb inflation.
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Aqueet A
Wren Washington
Congress
Seruilor O'Mahoney
Senate
O'Mahoney
Hum
Phrey
Mustey
Thinders
Ives
Uie
Copel
Brickert
R-Ohno
Joint Economic Committee
Farm Show hailed as biggest and best in history
Harrisburg Jan 13 The five day Farm Show wrapped with a record attendance of over 391000 visitors the largest in state history. The auction finale sold 124 baby livestock weighing 124295 pounds bringing in 50007 dollars. Health checks were tightened as officials warned of disease risks from travelers.
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Associavien
Harrisburg
Pemcivantt
Miles Abent
Trilee Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Reun
Horst
PUC Drops Order in Erie R R Elevation Plan
At Havrléhure the Public Utilities Commission grants an order to elevate Erie Railroad tracks at Shady Avenue, saving the city 2808 dollars. Officials had opposed the nine inch raise but amended the order after city and company discussions. Work on moving the track eastward is expected early next year by the Streets Department.
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PUC
Erie R.R
Havrléhure
Wellere
Erie Railroad
Shady Avenue
Dumestanh Mfg. Corp
PUC Hayine
Nader
Streets Department
He City
Indicted group tied to VA education scam in NYC
A Manhattan corporation and 204 individuals were indicted on conspiracy charges for defrauding the government of almost 300000 through a VA education program. Principals Ora Grow and associates allegedly ran Grow System Beauty School to divert funds. many enrolled veterans never attended classes.
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Manhattan Corporation
War Vets
Associated Press
New York
Manhattan
Yestrday
Grand Jrmy
Grow System Beauty School
42Nd Street
Hrandlers
U. Salle
Miles J. Dame
Live Principals
Gunford Laboratories
Tuc
Veterans Administration
Ora W. Grow
Anso
Dust
Astoria
Queens
Abelaida Martinez
The
Bronx
Vicford
Triole
Vincent L. Pa- Mat
Brooklyn
U. S
Louis T. Kaplan
Kaplan
Marine Corps Calls Up 2,500 Reserve Officers and Staff
The Marine Corps announces the call up of 2000 ground force officers and 260 aviation officers from the reserve, with nearly all of 3,600 noncommissioned reserve staff to be recalled. New call ups receive at least 30 days before reporting.
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Washington
Dan
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Reserve
Heutenanta
Soviet Move Delays on UN Peace Bid In Korea
United Nations diplomats report Russia may abstain or decline to vote on the Korean cease fire resolution. The five point plan calls for immediate cease fire, staged withdrawal of non Korean forces, and an assembly for future settlement including the UK US Russia and Communist China.
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Associated Press Lake
Russia
China
Lake
United Nations
Ruste
Monilay
Compmunist
Korea
Peiping
Assembly
Nasrallah Entezam
Tran
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
India
Sir Benegal WN. Rau
Taradi
Abba Bhan
Trygye Lieo
Heiping
General Assembly
United Kingdom
United States
Formosa
Corry Man Leaves $328,500 Estate to Heirs
Jeremiah Selly, a Gary resident who died December 30 in Corry Hospital, left an estate valued at 328 500. Two sisters, Mrs Ellen Casey of County Cork Ireland and Mint Hannah Kelly of London, were named equal heirs. The National Bank and Trust Co of Erie is named executor.
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Corry
Jeremiah Selly
Gary
Corry Hospital
Register of Wills
Erie J County Court House
Ellen Casey
County Cork
Ireland
Hannah Kelly
London
National Bank and ‘Trist Co
Erie
Patterson Faces Murder Trial in Detroit Barroom Slaying
Maywood Patterson, a 38 year old man who recently relocated from a southern prison, is charged with murder in Detroit for the fatal barroom stabbing of Wille Micchett, 27. The case references Patterson’s past conviction connected to the Scottsboro era events in Alabama during the 1930s.
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Detroit
Maywood Patterson
Scotteboro
Alabama
Patterson
Michigan
Wille Micchett
Rebuilding Of Route 6 Suggested In Master Plan
A 12-year master plan by the Pennsylvania Highway Planning Commission urges rebuilding Route 6 east and west of Corry, and the Corry Spartansboro road, plus a segment of Hare Creek road. The plan calls for over 2.5 billion dollars to upgrade roads and bridges to 1962 standards and recommends relocation and limited reconstructions across several routes including Route 5 near Warren and Route 97 between Routes 8 and 19. The report, after a 24 month study, will go to the General Assembly.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Fighway Planning Commission
Corry
Corry-Spartensboro
Hare Creek
Irvine
Union City
Astern
Union Wily
Warren
New York Central
U. S
Warren County
Mill Village
Betweek
Corry Ares
Exie
New York State Line
Betwen Crawlers
Wattsburg
Erie
Heshania Commission
Genered Assembly
Tw Commission
Tommy Manville Plans Divorce and a Vegas Marriage
Tommy Manville announces plans to divorce his eighth wife Georgine Campbell in Las Vegas Nevada and then wed again. He expects to move to a palatial home in Mamaroneck New York and says the divorce will improve his psyche as women have supposedly drifted from him.
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Ay Mesvc
le Ftes
New York
Tommy Manville
Las Vegas
Nev
Georgine Campbell
Manville
Mamaroneck
Compromise Draft Plans Put Under Congressional Review
The Associated Press reports two compromise draft options being considered in Washington. One would draft young men who volunteer or are selected for training, the other would limit actual conscription to 18 years and 6 months and older. Discussion includes emergency measures and potential impacts on college students and national service programs.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Dan
Lise Benate
Department
Senate
McFaring
Ian M. Rosenberg
McFarland
Lyndon Johnson
Wuichlee Lwe
Buibounastree
Hiedoniptoniise
Ruyenberg
Ty Opus
Minnie
Slyaltvey Uni
Marshall
Mis
Rosenberg
Ale Pacey
Navy
Mtatines
InQuehiy Sa
Aniikarr
Romplpry Gall
Unt
Trumary
Weber Cham
Henwmnissels Wwrek
Mra Teomenberg
Defoe
Nave
World War TV
Wil Jibhurs
Grillburglar Alarm Triggers Early Morning Break In
Alerts issued after a burglary at the Fainigan Grill on Route 10. Neighbors heard noises as two suspects fled in a suspected 9 Balsey automobile. Undersheriff Moyni urged area residents to report any clues as investigators review surveillance and check for missing lignox and money.
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Ley
Ehebke
Fainigan Grill
Ricard
Moyni
Junoo Mayville
Balsey
Two Injured in Route 8 Wrecks Reported
Route 8 crash injures two people, including Bessie Hughes age 59, admitted with facial injuries. Driver Crawford Crewlind 22 from Valle Creek, Pa., and passenger were treated after a sedan skidded on ice and hit a tree, then another car hit the wreck.
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Urvivch City
Robert L. Crewlind
Valle Creek
Bessie Hughes
Hughes
Stem Memorial Hospital
Union City
Righ Kage
Crawford
Strick
Craw
Willint
Welmer
Pittsburgh
Wetmey
Peithter
Ar En
Civil Defense Bill Signed for 3.1 Billion Federal Outlay
President Truman signed the civil defense bill calling for a 3.1 billion federal outlay to alert the nation against attack. to build shelters and stockpile medical supplies. Millard Caldwell was named to lead the civil defense administration as temporary director, with an order to mobilize readiness nationwide.
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Associated
Washington
Truman Tus
Truman
Millard
Caldwell
Tomer
Ernor
Florida
Baslizabion
Pxenisive
Bids On Star Route Draw Wide Interest
The article notes bidding activity on a star route with multiple bidders and large sums. It reports dates and locations in the region, mentions the involvement of carriers such as A Zarek and Wycorey, and describes expected schedule changes after the 28th with longer runs between Erie and Emporium to speed mail and parcel service.
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Posimesta’ Dames Batley
Wilec
A. Zarek Adil
Enkei
Brie
Mne
Lestve
Evie I
Philadelphia
Erie
Emporia
Mercer Gas Fight Set for Hearing January 25
A hearing on whether Tennessee Gas Transmission must involve Mercer Gas Light and Fuel Company is scheduled for January 26. Mercer argues by buying gas from Tennessee it can secure cheaper supplies, while Tennessee opposes the proposal. The line would affect gas supply near Mercer courthouse and United Natural Gas Co. serves nearby customers.
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Washington
The
Power Commission
Mercer (Pa) Gas Light and Fuel Company
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Tennessee
Mercer Company
United Netir
al Gas Co
Mercer Courthouse
Mercer
Pennsylvania
Public Utility
Hellkins
Roadside Rest Planned West of Corry In Budget Move
Officials announce construction of a roadside rest west of Corry near Route 6. Work to start after snow clears with 40 by 40 shelter and water supply. project aims for a quick completion using appropriated funds to serve 67 families and local travelers. Construction includes detour for traffic and contingency gear.
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Albowis
Plais
Aviniwinng
Atdition
Fst Wines
Hexdute
Sutton vows to name names in bribery probe
Rep Sutton charged that officials of the Reconstruction Finance Corp took bribes to influence contracts and that doctors were accepted for pay. Fulbright disputed bribery findings and Sutton said he would present fuller evidence. The Lustron plant in Columbus faced mortgage foreclosure and Strandslund urged RFC to halt action.
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Associated Brews
Washington
Sutton
Dean
Hve
Reconstruction Pimple Corporation
Austoh
Holst
Senate
Wold
Fymhbal
D-Ark
RFC
Fulbright
REO
Dustron Corporation
Becauve
Bio
Aasem money+honery
Lustron Corporation
Columbus
Ohio
Bantempt
Cast G Strandlund
We Rfc
Uel
Altoona man killed in auto crash
January 18 Altoona police report an auto crash killed Harvey B Lawton 52 of Altoona a salesman for Wheel and Rim Sales Company of Pittsburgh Two other Altoona residents suffered minor injuries in the crash.
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Altoona
Harvey B Lawton
Lawton
Wheel and Rim Sales Company
Pittsburgh
Allied Counterattack 18 Under Way Across Korea Front
Allied forces and planes press the central Korea battle around Sobaeks mountain pass. American French and British units strike toward Wonju and force Red assaults back amid snow as Korean and Chinese troops widen encirclements. Heavy fighting continues with uncertain gains for both sides.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Sobaelk Mountain
Central
Korea
TS Serud
Wonju
Kerry
Wiliam I Barnard
Fithoust
Pavan
Orit
Eimlis
Beylonthe
Han
Cope
Barna
Luis
Barnard
Rybed IL
Wwe
Ryan
Haven Red
Openia
Satake
Won~ Ji
Tvo
Barth
Rea
Yan
Phio
Soluwek
Pusan
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Lafayette College
Reserve Officer Training Corps
Department of Highways
Carry C. of C
Cdrey
Corry Chamser
Warvier
Solon
Perniderst
Philadelphis Zate
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