Nine changes urged to strengthen wartime espionage laws
Attorney General Clark proposed sweeping revisions to the espionage statutes to curb treacherous internal operations. The plan seeks expanded presidential power, wiretap access, and mandatory production of communications records, with penalties including up to five thousand dollars and imprisonment for breaches of military and national security orders.
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Tientsin
China
Associated Press
Washington
Clark
Congress
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Cheyman McCaypay
Reese Ghuions
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Army
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Iisa Allepbil
Aause
Lanplay
Ao Pass
Defense Informarions
Espion
Hasina
Nalian
Mirerath
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Yerbors
Bomber Seized at Teterboro Bound for Egypt
U S agents seized a B-25 bomber at Teterboro Airport. The craft, manned by a British crew, was believed to be bound for Egypt. Federal court action was sought to confiscate the former Air Force plane, listed as owned by Leonard La Bella of New Rochelle.
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U. S
Egypt
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Air Force
Leonard la Bella
New Teahelle 9
la Bella
Madarelli
Middle East
Rioting in Durban Leaves Hundreds Dead and Injured
Reports from Durban indicate about 300 killed, with over 300 injured as riots erupt between black and Indian communities after a native boy was harmed by an Indian peddler. Authorities deployed troops, evacuated residents, and declared possible emergency measures as property damage soared.
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Sout African Air Force
Meqdingss
Durban
Preloria
South Africa
India
Sheeh
Britain and France Forge New European Pact
London and Paris diplomats disclosed a joint accord after two days of talks between Secretary Bevin and Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. Bevin described the agreement as supporting Europe and peace, while offering few concrete details and signaling a broader pact beyond Britain and France.
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London
Retary
Bevin
Robert Schuman
Britain
Barewell
Schuman
Victoria
No Car Mishaps Despite Ice Across City Roads
Ice coated streets yesterday and today as wind and sleet hit the region. State Police reported no accidents and traffic moved with light volume. Crews remained on duty to monitor ice while long distance trucks proceeded with caution and crews spread to assist.
Rogers Awarded Large Steel Job in State Hospital Project
The Rogers Structural Steel Company was awarded the contract to furnish steel for the new million dollar additions building at North Warren State Hospital. Nova Construction Company of Pittsburgh, the general contractor, notified Rogers that its bid was accepted for about 290 tons of steel. This marks Rogers first large scale commercial state project in recent years, previously focusing on industrial mill work.
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Rogers Structural Steel Company
North Warren State Hospital
Novaro Construction Company
Pittsburgh
Rogers
Egyptians Seek Release of 3,000 Trapped Troops
Assicated Press from Rhodes reports armistice talks on January 15 outlining efforts to free about 3,000 Egyptian troops trapped by Israeli lines at Falujah in the Negev. Delegates agreed to halt offensives and to respect each other’s security while addressing the Falija corridor and related withdrawals under UN mediation led by Ralph Bunche.
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Falajs
Palestine
Negev Desert
Holy Land
Ralph J. Bunche
United Nations
Whitehe
Falija
City Council Set For Brief Monday Session
A survey among councilmen shows a routine council meeting planned for next Monday. No major items are scheduled for action including the proposed 950000 bond issue for a storm relief sewer on East Smith Street. Action on the bond is postponed for six weeks until City Balater Walter Scott returns from vacation. The solicitor handles bond arrangements.
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Ught Council
Emiong
East Smith Street
Walter Scott
City Pre-School Census to Start Next Week
A city wide census of children under six will begin Monday with a full bus, aided by the Public Schools system, the PTA and the Teacher Association. Data gathered will help the Board of Education plan first grade enrollments and anticipate the next school year. Volunteers will visit homes to collect child name, birth date, and address for entries, aiming to complete by January 1 and file cards promptly.
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Teacher Association
TU Hovse Galriveiseltig
Board of Education
Wales
Save Lee
Emery
Mame
Firth Dare
Arid Tanents
B.D. A. Grilips
Concord
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City to Reject Cinder Spreader After Trial
Workmen from the Wheely Hires Department tested a semi automatic cinder spreader but found it unsuitable for City use. Carl Smith said the device failed to pass through grades with all clinkers removed. He will recommend to Monday’s council meeting that the purchase be halted despite the contractor’s claims of eventual functionality.
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Carl Smith
Sraith
Jamestown Soldier Sentenced in Germany
New York soldiers found guilty by court martial for collecting 50,000 movie tickets and reselling them to comrades. Henry Ptaumbo of New York City received three years. John Nhlein James N. received two years. Both ordered honorably discharged. Hail talks to resume in Chicago as rail workers threaten strike after wage talks.
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Bhemerbaven
Jas
New York
Henry
Ptaumbo
New York City
Pfu. John
Nhlein
James
Chicago
Railrcaration
Hospital Construction Expected Before July 1 Start
A proposed memorial hospital project faces anticipated start before July 1 pending final approvals. Government agencies in New York City and Harrisburg are reviewing drafts, with tentative funding and a national director’s signoff cited as hurdles ahead of the fiscal budget deadline on June 30.
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Iidebruney
Dopwird
Coud Ass
Anilie
Erie Burke
Kiwanis Club Plans Anniversary Event Details
Kiwanis Club outlines plans for a milestone anniversary celebration at the Hotel Corry Tuesday night. Speakers include Avery Maurer and Edward Lagsill among past presidents. 19 current and former members invited. list of honored past officers and notable donors read.
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Seaion
Artivery
Ojwati
Venient
Kewantatis
Hilt Wivey
Alt Tunal West
Hin
Casey
Howard Sheen
Walter L. Peake
Corry Walt
Aivin Mauter
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Edward Lagsils
Lamb
Heneeny
Murray
Walter K. Peake
Dro
Twist
BE Barnett
Rasielas HL Brown
M) Howat
Staley Nichols
M. Ray Gre
Howard Dt. Sheen
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Gilbert Bayd
Charles Joff‘Noster
Dob Blatt
Thea
PB. Williams
Arthur
Scheppner Witlardwy
Richard Roeiiaeher
Jobe # Conners
Phillip Zalaneck
One Christensen
Carl Wengert
Bumbaueh
Gry Stine
Clarenge
Willnem
Two Pittsburgh Fires Cause Major Damage
Two separate fires in Pittsburgh caused extensive damage totaling about $57,000. The first blaze at Stimale Ward Co plants on Sandusky Street damaged the three story building and factories. An explosion on the top floor likely originated from insulation varnish tanks. About 26 fire companies and more than 500 firefighters fought the flames, with a second blaze destroying a nearby dwelling and a garage in the same district.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Liu Sextnyis
Ie Nowhide
Stim, Ale É& Ward Co
Sandusky Street
Perons
Nakes Aléctrt Motor Cells
Robert Lane
Ofice
Lerron Hoi
Window Peeper Caught, Released
A local incident chronicles a man accused of peeping who was captured and later released. Police reports indicate unclear motives and ongoing questioning of several witnesses. Investigators described the case as evolving with details emerging from the Swansen residence and surrounding street activity.
Oil Industry Fights Gas Tax in Pennsylvania
Associated Press reports Pennsylvania oil producers oppose a proposed tax on motor fuels. AOPA chairman Avi notes a nine percent rise in actual tax receipts and 0 percent change in future revenues, arguing for road-building funding without higher taxes. Democratic lawmakers push for a detailed highway plan before any tax hike. In New York, stage artists threaten to strike, risking Broadway openings as about 120 printers and decorators walk out, leaving scenery unpainted.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
WS Avi
Ponneplyanis
Func
Emn
Justi
Ierenke
Janes H Dutt
State Building Authority
Bikaoe Hehway Construction
GOP
Maye
Nhib
Cis
Petroleum Industes
Pennsylvania
New York
Marshalles Fly Ta Fuca RIED
Mrs Marshall embarks by plane for San Juan with General and companion crew. They plan several weeks away at Sea, staying near the Tenth Naval District. President Dunnin reportedly discussed the trip with the General during hospitalization last December.
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Chew
Marshall
San Juan
Air Forres
Mam
Jim George
Tie Merlatheridan
Macanall Chinere
Anna
Get. Muvehwdie
Mirshalls
Seadan
Tenth Naval District
Greneral
Wally Reed Hospital
Dunnin
Trump
Alline General
Sweden Balks at Joining Atlantic Military Pact
Washington reports say Sweden remains neutral and rejected joining the projected Atlantic military alliance. Officials noted Sweden’s stance amid U S calls to bolster aid and maintain nonalignment as Sweden urged Norway and Denmark to split the plan. Stockholm also received 30 P-51 planes to replace older fighters, while Sweden’s option to stay aloof from the pact was reaffirmed.
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Michael McDermots
United States
Sivpden
Sweden
Western Alliance
State Department
MiaDermoll
Stockholm
Norway
Denmark
Canada
Diplo 4
Renarn
Ietensife
S York
French Atomic Chief Disavowed by Reds
Paris report claims Frederic Joliot Curie, head of the French atomic energy project, was disavowed by the Communist party while both party headquarters and his office declined to confirm. France-Soir asserted the story, and Joliot Curie said he would quit the party if it ordered him to leak secrets.
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Paris
Frederic Jaliotrie
Communist Party
France-Soir
Jaliot-Curie
Communist
Joliot-Curie
Jory
Johnt-Curie
Anglo-American Press Association
Peiping Expected To Be Next Major Goal In Red Push
Jan 15 Tientsin, a great commercial city, fell to Chinese Reds as shells and fires raged. Red General Lin Plas led forces toward Tongku and Taku, with reports of 8,000,000 in the area and heavy casualties. Consul reports warned Americans to seek safety while Reds advanced toward the former concessions as the government faced a swift shift in the war.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Tientsin
Chiang Kai-Shet
Victorias
Lin Plas
Conayiror
Rybey Soy
Berkeley
Calif
Cetera
Hye
Tientein
Pa Trott
North Chinn
Thanbeke
Tongku
Tha River
Taku
Peipaiy
Reds
Man Tre-Tune
Chinnek Epr
James D. White
White
New Castle Man Linked to Cleveland Drug Store HoldUp
Police pursue Howard McConnell of New Castle as a suspect in a Cleveland drug store holdup that left robber Donald B. Smith and the druggist Wayne Albee wounded. Detective Arthur Wilard said Smith accused McConnell as an accomplice before his condition worsened. Albee, 63, owner of Benfield Drug, also remained in serious condition.
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Cleveland
New Castle Pa
Matt
Arthur Wilard
HoWard McConnell
Donald B. Smith
Hirmed McConnell
Smith
Mi Sinai Hospital
New Castle
Huntington
W.va
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