U S Steel Chief Seeks No Harm From Price Hikes
President Benjamin Fairless of U S Steel testified before a Senate committee that recent steel price increases will not harm other industries. He cited higher labor and transportation costs as drivers, while reaffirming the company’s need to cover added expenses with the price rise. The hearing followed a wage and cost rise pattern, with details on coal and fuel costs also noted. Pittsburgh reporting described ongoing steel industry strikes and potential shutdowns if coal supplies remain tight, highlighting widespread mine walkouts and regional impacts.
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Break Not Near In Boston HoldUp
Boston reports detail a week old Brink's armored truck robbery worth 1.5 million dollars. Detectives probe the Sturtevant 110,000 dollar heist and possible ties to the Brink's vault raid as ex-convicts face questioning and holding actions in state and local jurisdictions.
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Government steps into national phone dispute in labor strike
Washington reports the government, via the Federal Mediation Service, entering talks to avert a nationwide strike by 900,000 Bell system operators and equipment caretakers. CIO CWA president Beirne plans talks with Bell officials as unions urge widespread phone use to jam switchboards if demands for wage boosts and a 40 hour week are not met.
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Washington
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Brothers Held in Lumber Mill Theft Case
Two brothers Thomas and Harry McDermitt were arrested by State Police at the Nollinger farm in West Columbus Avenue. They were linked to a prior theft of a power saw from the Burth and Savko lumber mill and may face a bad check charge after buying a car with a fraudulent down payment.
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Sub Is Sighted In Kodiak Area
An unidentified submarine was sighted within half a mile of Kodiak. The Navy melted into secrecy, halted flights, and conducted a search. Admiral D Wagner, commander of the US naval district, declined to answer questions.
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Permission to Use Armory Delayed for 100 Youth Recreation
The local Armory board faces delays in approving use for a winter recreation program to serve about 4400 youngsters. Houghton cites a state board letter. delayed permission may push plans to next winter with basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports. Local fraternal clubs offered up to 750 for equipment. officials hope to proceed if approval comes.
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Sherman Navy chief vote looms amid Denfeld fallout
Washington January 24 Senate leaders planned a vote today on Adm Forrest Sherman to succeed Adm Louis Denfeld as chief of naval operations. McCarthy questioned Denfeld’s sacking and Matthews defense of why the commission was issued, with McCarthy signaling a present vote stance. The dispute centered on why Denfeld’s two year term began and how the Navy handled the commission and its delivery.
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Youth gang admits stealing from city car lot
Five youths from Warren County admitted a spree of car thefts spanning multiple local lots. Police traced break ins to CHIT Bucsini’s lot and others including Warren County Motors, Hanna's Garage, Falconer Motor Sales, Allen Motors, and a Union City garage. Juveniles aged under 16 were placed in detention or released to care. several faced charges or awaiting trial.
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India Names First President Prasad United Republic
Delhi Jan 2 1947 India selects Rajendra Prasad as the first president of the new republic after consensus in the constituent assembly. He will assume office Thursday as India becomes a sovereign democratic republic and ends British dominion though remains in the Commonwealth. Prasad was the sole candidate backed by the Congress party and was elected unanimously by the assembly. Nehru praised the decision as a milestone toward full independence. In Independence Missouri, mayor Hower Sermon dies at 59 while leaving office after 26 years of service.
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Thieves Break In At Byesink Office
In the Byesink used car lab at West Smith Street thieves forced entry and opened the office drawers. Officers found no money or valuables taken, though the alarm and witness reports pointed to at least two suspects seen near the rear. Police are investigating the break in and reviewing signals and footage.
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Game Protector Latimer resigns amid transfer dispute
Franklin Pa Feb transfer plans trigger resignation of Ralph Ewing, game protector in district F-15. Ewing says he protested, cites long service in Venango County and efforts on the Venango game preserve. He claims unfair treatment and alleges officials pressured him to accept a transfer to Clearfield. (Continued on Page Five)
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Two Killed and Fourteen Hurt in Bus Truck Crash
In Lawrenceville New Jersey a Trailways bus struck a parked trailer truck early today killing the truck driver and a passenger and injuring fourteen others. The bus driver Edward Muhter age 28 of Philadelphia said he was momentarily distracted as he tried to pass a truck behind him and that the parked trailer loomed ahead. Ambulances rushed injured to Mercer Hospital where a patient tentatively identified as David Harding age 9 of Boston remained under observation.
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Maple Shade
Edward Z. Muhter
Philadelphia
Tren Gon
Mercer Hospital
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Boston
Cory Hospital Seeks Share of County Funds
Directors of the Coury Monvarial Hospitals Association press for a $10,000 county appropriation, seeking parity with two Erie institutions. They argue historic practice and past allocations justify direct support for Cory Hospital in the Tat district, amid county allocation decisions and delays.
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Daughter Admits Mercy Killing in Stamford Trial
Jan 24 Bringeport Conti reports 21-year-old Jan(e) Paigit admitted shooting her policeman father in a Stamford hospital last Septembers. Defense says insanity from grief and shock at news of her father Carl’s cancer. State seeks second degree murder with possible prison term. prosecutor questions mercy killings.
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Congress Eyes Tax Bill Conflicts With Truman Proposals
Congress signals momentum on a new tax bill that may diverge from President Truman’s plan. Lawmakers debate raising federal revenue by up to three trillion dollars, closing loopholes, and targeting corporations estates and high earners, while avoiding a full clash with wartime tax policies.
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Chrysler Strike Threat Looms Over Detroit Labor Front
Detroit January 24 The auto industry labor drive meets a snag as Chrysler workers threaten a strike tomorrow at 10 00. Negotiations center on wage parity and a new bargaining program with demands including pension improvements and base pay adjustments. Union leaders cite stalled talks and seek a firmer Chrysler commitment to wage and benefit gains.
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