Allies adopt tougher policy toward POWs in Korea
In Panmunjom 21 Americans and 326 pro Red prisoners face a standoff as Communist generals reject an Indian proposal to accept them. The U N Command shows increased impatience as Defense Secretary Wilson warns of imminent discharges and pay cuts for those choosing neutral nations.
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Senate predicts swift confirmation for Beeson to NLRB
Senator H Alexander Smith of New Jersey forecast quick Senate approval of Albert Beeson to the National Labor Relations Board. He cited a late yesterday push despite a lack of quorum as six committee members boycott session and delayed the vote by four days.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Senate Labor Committee
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Seattle Pier at Point Wells
A blaze swept Standard Oil Co. dock at the Point Wells tank farm north of Seattle, destroying 700 feet of pier and rupturing fuel lines. Fire reached 600 to 700 feet into the air, caused explosions from 50 gallon drums, and kept fire boats from effective range. Damage estimated at more than a million dollars. no injuries reported. The J. L. Hannah tanker struck the pier while docking but remained undamaged.
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Associated Press
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Standard OW Co
Point Wells
Here
Pacific Coast
J. L. Hannah
Puget Sount
F. L. Kilbourn
Russians Veto West Proposal at United Nations
The Soviet Union vetoed the Western backed Middle East settlement plan in the UN Security Council. The proposal, crafted by the United States Britain and France, would have empowered the UN mediator to reconcile Syria and Israel over Jordan River irrigation power issues. Soviet deputy foreign minister Vishinsky criticized it as giving the mediator too much authority. British diplomat Jebb called the veto a melancholy and sinister sign for future peace.
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United Nations
Security Council
Israel
Syria
Jordan
United States
Britain
France
U. N
Palestine
Andrei Vishinsky
Vagn Bennike
Gladwyn Jebb
Corry Joint Schools to Study Sick Leave Change
Administration committee of the Corry Ares Joint Schools will hold a special session Monday evening to review the teacher sick leave issue. The debate compares Corry plan five days first year with annual accrual, versus state plan five days first year plus five more per year up to 20 with annual depletion. Directors may adopt hybrid features for all teachers.
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Corry
Oil Seeping Fire Threatens McConnell Trailer near Restaurant
A trailer behind the McGonnell restaurant at Columbus Y caught fire due to oil seeping from a stove. Owner Robert McConnell shut off the flow before firefighters arrived. Both Columbus and Corry fire crews responded quickly. only light smoke damage was reported.
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Lester Howles
Gov't Checks Vets on Smoking Link to Cancer
The U S Public Health Service and Veterans Administration are sending questionnaires to 300000 World War I veterans holding government life insurance to collect data on tobacco use. Responses will be filed and studied when death benefits are claimed, with initial conclusions possible in about two years and a detailed analysis in four to five years.
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Washington
U. S. Public Health Service
Veterans Administration
Herold Dorn
National Institute of Health
Withdrawals Set for Two U S Divisions From Korea
General Maxwell D. Taylor named the 45th Division, former Oklahoma National Guard, to depart between February 18 and March 15 and the 10th, former California National Guard, later, as the two American divisions to be withdrawn from Korea. transfers home will apply only to eligible personnel.
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Seoul
Maxwell Ur. Taylor
U.S. 8Th Army
Korea
Oklahoma National Guard
United States
Guliforfia National Guard
Eisenhower
Taylor
Cold Wave Grips Pennsylvania as Temperatures Plunge
The region endures a severe cold spell with highs near 18 degrees and lows well below freezing. Meagre snowfall misses many areas while Atlantic City records 144 inches of snow in parts, Philipsburg reports 81 below, and Philadelphia sits around 15 to 19 degrees as winds bite.
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Keystone State
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
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Philadelphia
Jersey
Atlantic Ocean
Philipsburg
Altoonia
Brookville
Williamsport
Erie
Allentown
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Cars Wrecked At City Junction In Stop Sign Crash
A two vehicle collision occurred at First avenue and West Pleasant street when Mrs. Donald Joy 21 of Waynesville and Maurice R. Steiner 33 of North Center street failed to stop for a sign. Mrs Joy sustained a knee injury as her car collided with Steiner s vehicle damaging right front fender door and fender while Joy s car suffered damage to the left headlight fender grill and radiator. Police planned further investigation to determine possible charges.
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Missouri
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Pleasant Street
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Congress Urged to Probe Soaring Coffee Prices
Sen Beall introduces a Senate Banking Committee resolution asking Congress to investigate the rising cost of coffee. Ambassador Rex? Zuelta-Angel comments say market demand explains the rise, with Brazil’s crop frost hurting supply. no evidence of market manipulation found.
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Congress
Colombia
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M-M4
Senate Banking Committee
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Cpl Dickenson Charged With Dealing With Reds In POW Camp
Army charges accuse Cpl Edward S Dickenson of unlawfully dealing with prisoners of war to obtain better treatment. He faces possible death if convicted. Dickenson, from Cracker's Neck Virginia, is among 23 soldiers who refused repatriation after the Korean war truce. The case awaits investigation and legal review before any trial decision.
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Washington
Cracker's Neck
Virginia
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Claude J. Batchelor
Cracker
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Tom
Lottie Kate Laney
Democratic split over atomic strategy in defense plan
Sen Byrd splits with fellow Democrats over Eisenhower military plan amid fears of an atomic war. He backs massive retaliation and reduced ground forces while Secretary Wilson endorses the shift. Republicans caution on relying on nuclear options and potential bluff risks.
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Eisenhower
Senate Armed Services Committee
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D-Tenn
Sen. Knowland
California
United States
Wilson
United State
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Gore
Red Plane Flight Triggers Alert Across Seoul Region
A red plane flight touched off an alert with air raid sirens reaching as far south as Seoul. The aircraft failed to contact the unidentified plane and both planes turned back toward North Korea after a half hour of tension.
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Seoul
North Korea
Students to Name Jr High in February Contest
Lawrence Douglan issued a bulletin to 60 classrooms asking 1st to 6th graders to suggest names for the renamed Jr High building opening in fall. Deadline is February 5 with a board meeting February 9 to select a suitable name and recognize the student proposer at a future ceremony.
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Killer Of 3 Gets New Trial Review
The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to review the new trial plea of William G. Hobrens 25 serving three life sentences for the mutilation slayings of Aitte Buzanne Degnan and two Chicago women He claims he was a minor at confession and conviction and his lawyers acted against his interests He was sentenced in 1948 to three life terms and multiple robbery burglary and assault counts.
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Illinois Supreme Court
William G. Hobrens
Aitte Buzanne Degnan
Chicago
Hoirens
Trinalsports
Geneerday
Jan
Helvena
Hia
Helrens
Tolrens
Aldermen and Constables Get $25 000 in Costs
Erie County records show aldermen and constables received more than 25 000 in costs for handling cases routed to county court. In Corry, five aldermen shared about 16 633 and constables about 7 002 with individual sums listed for M. B. Cobbett Justin Butters George Gordon Floyd Marsh John Cullen Charlen Files and Russell Briggs. The report notes these payments cover arraignment heating transcript and jail commitment services and may be paid by defendants or fall to county taxpayers.
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Corry
Jeanthan
Erie County
Rockwell Hart
Erie
Justicen
Conatables
Jean
M. B. Cobbett
Justin Butters
George Gordon
Justice of the Peace
Floyd Marsh
Beaverdam
John Cullen
Charlen
Russell Briggs
Babson Sees Vending Machines Have Real Limits
Roger W. Babson notes that automatic vending machines offer several advantages as supplementary sales tools but warns against over-optimism. He cites low average sales per machine, the need for service and security, and the ongoing costs to sustain a growing vending operation.
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Roger W. Babson
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Berlin Big Four talks press German Austrian settlements
Molotov arrives in Berlin for Big Four talks and urges Western powers to admit Red China to negotiations. He says German and Austrian settlements should be prioritized while East West unity plans are debated. Retired Easton editor John Mechi dies at 86.
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