Gas Company Slashes Plants In News Decree
Western Pennsylvania faced a hard winter as the Pennsylvania Gas Company ordered 100 percent curtailment for industrial users including Corry manufacturers. Pressure dropped dangerously low. Erie felt supply strain while Pend the same night. Conny Jamestown and Ajax works aimed to avoid shutdowns with partial operations, others idled or reduced output as weather worsened and utilities conserved for home heating.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
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Cbnse
Tike
Erie
Cony-Jamestown Mfg. Corp
Ajwe Tron
Conny-Jamestown
Erie Tymorrow
Ajax Frm
Aero Supply Mfn. Co., Incs
Raymond. Mfg. Co
Pennsylvania
Coal prices up ten percent here
An increase in total coal prices ranging from 25 to 30 cents per ton became effective in Corry after government approval of a 10 percent boost in railroad freight rates. The soft coal price rose about 25 cents per ton, with hard coal up roughly 30 cents per ton as the new rates went into effect within the past week.
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Corry
I Conry
Plaséy
New Aliens Rules Set to Tighten U S Visitation
Attorney General Clark approved new Arantic Newchistes 14 Cuisibyer wire rules to curb alien visits. The changes abolish the one year visiting permit, limit stays to three to six months, and require justification for extensions. Public comment period follows in the Federal Register with 20 days for arguments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clark
Arantic Newchistes
Gloh
United States
Aivey
Department of Ficlnbs Siles
Fedeval Register
Philadelphia
Tamigration
Fire at Corry Locker Plant Causes Heavy Damage
A blaze at the Smokeshouse of the Corry Locker Service on West Main street caused about 900 dollars in damage. Owner Russell Nason said insurance covers the loss. Firefighters arrived after being alerted by smoke and quickly extinguished the flames with a booster line.
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Corry
West Main Street
Russell Nason
Corry Bire
Spectacular Five-Alarm Fire Ravages Leather Warehouse
A five-story leather warehouse in Boston suffered a massive five-alarm blaze last night, with adjoining wool establishment affected. Estimated loss reaches 2 million dollars. 50 workers and others trapped on upper floors escaped or were rescued as crews battled the flames through frigid 20 degree weather. Firemen from eleven communities aided the effort and strong patrols kept watch at the scene.
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Associated Press
Boston
Armoul Leather Company
Bik Freien
Youth Program at State Armory Faces Drop
The Youth Program at the State Armory may be discontinued after objections from local residents. Adjutant General Frank Weber restricted the Armory to nonprofessional youth activities, ending use for professional basketball. VW and Armory Board officials plan meetings to decide whether to drop VPW from the County Basketball League. Charles Wooden will visit Corry to discuss YMCA youth programs with school and Armory officials.
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Miure
Porela Wis
Walter Boom
VW Athletic
Harrisburg
Uvesatjutant
Harerisburg
Scott
Rarse
Jas Brown
I Company A
State Armory Board
Frank ‘Weber
State Armory
East Washington Street
Sry
Wde
Weber
Cony
VPW Ethictic
VPW
Charles Wooden
Corry
Y.M.C.A
Canada Returns Price Controls After Lift Pelican Status
Canadian authorities reimpose price controls on meat and butter after lifting them. Government plans to extend ceilings to March 1 and set a base price per pound, with further measures to curb cost of living reported by AP from Ottawa.
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Mare
Ditawa
Cannélian
Asie
Obawa
Buller
Minune Adnister
Douglas Auwoblh
Bitter Inn
Montreal
Abbott
Global War Aid Plan Faces Senate Roadblock
President Truman condemned the plan as a vital strategy, warning that any congressional delay could jeopardize Europe’s four year relief program and impede U.S. military and economic aims. A Bonn aid package and civil aviation appointments were also noted amid tensions abroad.
Truman Budget Under Fire by Taft in Washington
Senator Taft attacked President Truman's budget as wasteful, proposing a $3 billion cut and shifting funds to the Air Corps while opposing universal military training. He urged tax cuts and a stand on income levies. James A. Farley criticized Wallace from Lynchburg, calling his third party bid a potential one man party. Taft warned of burdens from proposed payroll taxes for health programs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dan
Damon Croks
Henry A. Wallace Loray
Senator Tall
Ohio
Truman
Taft
Air Corps
James A. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wallace
Lynchburg
Vixon
Fasley
Pol
School Destroyed by Fire at Punxsutawney
Jun 16 Punxsutawney Pa officials report a fire damaged Uethressstory Jonks Hill Public School with an estimated loss between 60 000 and 975 000. No one was inside during the blaze origin undetermined. About 300 students attended the school and officials planned a board meeting to discuss accommodations in the two remaining grade schools.
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Punxsutawney
Jonks Hill Public School
Puntsutawney
Jalna
Susses
Themer Bercy
Deferson County
Nbner
Ruhr strike of 75,000 workers widens food crisis
In four Ruhr cities on January 16, about 75,000 German workers walked off their jobs to protest food shortages. The stoppages spread amid warnings of a broader industrial strike and potential riots as subsistence rations fell sharply.
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Ruhr
Germany
Wanker
Tocol M
Ihib
Boeckier
Mosderale
Moscow Radio
Rofr
Rudy
Hye
Pritysl States
Internationl Information Bureau
Rasher
Battle for 92000 Cache in Last Round Feat Aur
In Philadelphia a confidence dispute over a 492800 hoard found last March 1 in a South Philadelphia cellar reaches a final round today. Over 40 claimants contend their claims before Common Pleas Court judges Frank Smith and Sigens VW Afradandront.
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Frank Smith
Sigens
CIO Auto Workers Seek 30 Cents An Hour Increase
Detroit January report says the United Auto Workers board approved demanding a 25 cent raise plus 5 more for cost of living adjustments for all members. The aim is to restore buying power to June 1996 levels, with proposals tied to hospital, health, medical, and life insurance benefits. Chrysler, General Motors, and other automakers are expected to be targeted in upcoming negotiations.
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Associated Press
Detroit
United Auto Workers
Howe
Abtalitines
Demeter
Hameed
Boosh
Heaith
Nto
Prive
Chrysler Gory
General Motor Corp
Vaw-Cio'n
Tangs Bor Motor Co
Attier
He al Unree
Tas
Nm Cormeie
Alves
ULO
Friuli
Gandhi Reported Growing Weaker Amid Fast
Gandhi, 78, shows weakening condition as fasting for communal harmony continues. Doctors say he is getting weaker by the hour after 53 percent hours without food, carried from his bathroom and attended prayers, with the government sympathetic but cautious about stability.
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New Delhat
India
Malmadas K. Garidhi
Tull
Tuilor
Giwidhi
B.C. Roy
Gandhi
A.m
Anit
Haifa Bombings and Shootings Strike Holy Land
Arab Jewish clashes rage in Haifa with bombings and shootings across the city. Reports say 10 to 20 people killed or wounded, including children and a woman. Arab and Jewish militias exchange attacks as officials and agencies frame the violence amid broader regional tensions.
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Nn AsAneme
Jerusalem
Haifa
Texsb
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Higway
Forchey
Germany
Wbeneks
Sourre Ealdie
Tenn
Haifa Wea
Eas
Tickley
Dotussiem
Dewish
Ailaeke
Byrle
Damasgus
Balestine
Red Cross unit to join city blood program plan
The Corry chapter of the American Red Cross nears completion of a plan for the local unit to participate in a nationwide blood program. Rev. Joseph R. Clair, chapter chairman, stated that within a week an official in charge will be announced and program details released. Donations will be kept in the city for a 30 day period before being sent to processing centers to produce plasma for distribution to hospitals.
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Corry
American Red Cross
Ives
Wrendy
Joseph R. Clair
Rey. Clair
Clair
Red Cross
Ufter
Gill Commitines
Train Derailed Injures Eight at Cross City Jan. 16
Eight people were injured when six cars of the Southland Chieaga to Tampa passenger train derailed early today. The rear Pullmans and a tender left the track at about a 45 degree angle. Injured were treated by a doctor while awaiting official word on ages and conditions.
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Tan
Canton
Tt ErHish
Chinnuse
Kowloon
Cross City
Fit
Southland
Tampa
Wallace Smith
Florida Highway Patrol
Atlantic Coast Line
Link
Treasury chief warns Truman likely veto on GOP tax cuts
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder told a Republican led Congress that President Truman would veto any plan to cut income taxes without offsetting federal revenue. He argued tax changes must be funded by broader reforms and rejected targeted cuts, urging extension of community property principles and other revenue protections.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Republican
Congress
Truman
Meuvegale
Knutson-Minn
Snyder
Knutsen Bilt
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