Nation May Double Defense Spending on Friction with Russia
An Anheled Press report from Washington says the nation could spend up to 6165 billion on defense next year if tensions with Russia persist, a peacetime budget surge discussed by Senate armed services officials. Generals urge rapid modernization of Army Navy and Air Force and consider universal military training to ready a 1,000,000 trained force for contingencies, including aerial counters and guarding vital air bases.
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Washington
Russia
Truman
Senate Armed Services Commisson
High Command
Eisenhower
Army
Hhidyman Gurney RoTme
Eienhower
United States
Thethers
Tran
Generis
Awards at VFW Post Honor New Members and Medals
Members of Archie W. Thompson Post and local veterans attended ceremonies inducting 20 new members and awarding medals to 21 recipients. Commander Harold Cragg presented the medals to Henry Hicks Lawrender Watson John Strigher Paul Joseph James Paul Pizer William Roehrig Lynton Chase Olin Brycken Jr William Loveland Ims Fogle Max Gregory Rosa Fehlman James Roden Joe Pirro John McKeta Jerome Davis Samuel Baressi Dr Bugh O’Hare Arthur Crowell Raymond Medoy Alfred Morrison and others. The American Defense Medal was given to Joseph Lageland Fehlman Roden and Pirro, with Foreign Service Medal awarded to Baden and Lageland. A social time followed.
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Archie W. ‘Thompson
Harold Cragg
Meula
Henry Hicks
Lawrender Watson
John Strigher
Paul Joveeph
James Paul Pizer
William Z. Loveland
Lynton Chase
Olin Brycken, Jr
William Roehrig
Diims Fogle
Max Gregory
Rosa G. Fehlman
James Roden
Joe Pirro
John McKeta
Jeromei H. Davis
Samuel J. Baressi
Bugh O'Hare
Arthur Crowell
Raymond Medoy
Alfred Morrison
Bradley nomination looms as Army chief post eyed
Washington reports the Senate weighed Gen Omar Bradley's nomination for Army chief as the post to be vacated by Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower could come in spring. In Geneva the IOC refined a committee plan while a Jerusalem protest violence and a Frankfurt US forces transport plane disappearance were noted.
NAM Supports Marshall Plan With Safeguards
The National Association of Manufacturers backs the Marshall plan with proper safeguards, while urging Congress to withhold aid from nations expanding government control and to deny assistance to those unlikely to liberalize. NAM officials call for more domestic and international production as crucial to recovery.
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Washington
Inn
Natonal Association of Manufactur
Ers
Herbert H. Schell
NAM International
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
U.S
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State Department
Schell
NAM
Val Europe
America
GM Charged With Unfair Labor Practice By NLRB
Washington reports Robert Denham, NLRB general counsel, charges General Motors with unfair labor practice under the Taft-Hartley Act. He claims GM refused to bargain on proposed group insurance and tried to force workers to accept a yearlong plan. Formal complaint outlines the steps toward a bargaining injunction. Also reports Mrs Mary Waite Woods of Gettysburg dies at 104.
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Robert
Denham
NLRB
Snwek-Menget
Caneral Motors
Dentum
Wilon
Gettysburg
Mary Waite Woods
Schuman Gold Program Heads To Assembly Vote
A French political melee centers on Premier Schuman as his gold program faces a pivotal assembly vote. Socialist party opposition threatens to derail the plan, with cabinet ministers pressing for confidence in a bid to salvage devaluation and monetary reforms.
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UP For Assembly
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Prarty Spottesman
Tre Vourne
National Assembly
Robert Schuman
Paris
Jat
Robert Schiuman
Cubisver Fyulees
Srment
fMonetay
Logan
Socialist Party
Devxee
Seteman
Depu
Sion
Charles de Gaulle
Start Auto Safety Drive Aimed at Reducing Pennsylvanias Auto Fatalities
Corry and statewide officials urged participation in Gov James Dulls Safe Driver League to cut traffic deaths in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Automotive Association will vet applicants and issue league stickers for rear windows, with 1552 lives lost last year.
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League
James Dull
Safe Driver League
Anita
Pemnsylvania
Gov. Dutt
Ne Safe Driver League
Lecal
Pennsylvania Automotive Association
PAA
Safe Driver
Tolb
Pensylvania
Tieula
New York Legislature Opposes Lottery Plan
The New York Legislature shows opposition to a City Council backed lottery proposal intended to fund city hospitals. GOP leaders express a wait‑and‑see stance pending formal study of the measure, with several officials signaling reserve and no immediate change in position.
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Auiany
Nara
New York City Council
Vewr Jottary
Mme Oli
Haniel
Appointment Of McCabe To Get Senate Approval
Washington July 2008 reports say President Truman nominates Thomas B. McCabe to replace Mark Wecles on the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank board. Senate Banking Committee members indicate few objections and plan a vote. Debate centers on reform and McCabe’s long service at the Fed.
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Snyder
Truman
Ue Lyne
Hhat Snyder
Aotive Park
Keeles
Republicans tout $6.3 billion tax cut plan in 1940 budget fight
The House Ways and Means Committee bid outlines a $6.4 billion tax slash and a $9 billion spending cut aimed at Truman’s budget. Democrats warned of deficit growth as debate on the election year tax plan unfolds with votes expected next week. The party factions planned separate meetings to marshal support for the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Ways and Means Committee
GOP
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Renton
Truman
Chevrolet Aerosedan Debuts In Local Showroom
The last showing of the 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan will be held at the Thom Matore of Curry in this city. Announced today, the display highlights design changes in the grill and mouldings and a new motor. The showroom opening is Saturday with hours from 7 to 9 PM to give the public a chance to view the new vehicle.
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Yavenger Auto
Thom
Matore
Curry
Tae
Wést Schutelay
Chevrolet
Lnthe Motor
Joes
Chevrolet. Inc
Fire Devastates Penread Taproom and Firehouse
Fire damaged Penread area for a second time, leveling the taproom and the Firemen's Club and firehouse. A seven member family escaped through a window from an adjacent apartment. No injuries reported though property damage was estimated around $30,000. Fire spread to nearby structures as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Mscursman
Penfield
Steel Union To Seek New Pay Hike In Postwar Push
The CIO United Steelworkers announced a third postwar wage boost push. A 170 member policy committee meets February 18 in Pittsburgh to outline proposals for higher hourly wages. The executive board of national officers and 46 district leaders will also convene on the same day.
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Associated Press
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Pittelergh
Timony
Truman
Five M ine Officials Held for Pollution
Five Mullet Coal Co officials and employees were held for grand jury action in Washington County on charges of polluting two fishing streams Austi Stukra Park and King's Crowle. Alderman Joseph E. Manfit posted $500 bond per count. Other defendants include O F Adam Irv Milter J W McBride Peck Mary Teton and John Rowland. The Mullett Co plans expansion and radio sales at Rowland’s shop with full repair facilities and relocated operations.
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WIM
State Health Department
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Coal Co
Pittsburgh
Yestandy
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Burguttstown
Teas Troy
the Mullett Company
Radio Town
Peck
Clinton
Stot
Albert "Teton
Ambridge Bulldozer
John Rowland
Media Service
Wil Tie
Western Alito
M8 North Center
Corry
Eales
Rowland
Sutherl-Carlson
Cold Wave Hits Pennsylvania Utilities and Trains
A severe Arctic cold wave presses Pennsylvania with gas supplies strained and industrial demand curbed. Utilities report low gas pressure as prices rise for domestic users while rail lines face delays. western areas see subzero forecasts and widespread road conditions remain passable. Concurrently, the death of Stephen Foster is reported as a man, 88, found dead from exposure in DuBois, and a local death scene is noted.
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Erie Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
Associated Press Weather Survey
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Stephen Foster
Riverside
Pallee
WL Gilme
Dubois
Eve Dein
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U. S. Bleel Corporation
Robona
Palmer and Ronenraal
Mohongahela
Zonromahe
Corry Chamber of Commerce Board Sets Friday Dinner Meeting
The Corry Chamber of Commerce directors will meet Friday at noon for a dinner session at the Gorry Hotel, announced President Philip Zalzneck. They will consider regular business and nominate a committee to draft a slate for vacant board seats, including the February election to fill a vacancy and the impact of Robert Bitnillaygh’s removal.
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Corry
Robert Bitnillaygh
Veteaney
Direetors
Tyke Lee
Fire destroys four story brick building injures tenants in Pittsburgh
A blaze swept a four story brick apartment house on North Solh Avenue North Side last night, displacing 80 tenants. The owner Mr and Mrs Henry Gibson discovered the fire and evacuated residents. One firefighter needed hospitalization. damage put at about 420000 to 920000.
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Pittsburgh
Solh Avenue
North Side
Henry Gibson
Winter diplomacy stalls as talks resume amid stalemate
Ingio-Parkintin dispute over Rashmi Pa uses tense direct talks between India and Pakistan to ease tensions. A Brum council report from Vernand Vai Langenhove notes fruitless negotiations and mixed signals. Spokespersons warn future progress hinges on UN involvement and renewed direct engagement.
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Brum
van Langenheve
Newyyi
Iadia
Pakistan
United Nations
Father and Son Killed By Train At Greenville
A 67 year old Conneaut Lake man and his 10 year old son were killed when their light pickup carrying a load of chickens was struck by an east bound Erie Railroad freight train two miles north of Greenville at 8 18 p m Tuesday The truck burst into flames and the bodies were dragged about 300 feet along the tracks The accident occurred at Amasa drawing Osgood a known bad spot The Erie NE 98 train was the engine involved and the scene involved both the driver and their vehicle in a fatal collision
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Conneaut Lake
Mercer
Homer Scott
Bernard
Rai
Amasa Brousing
Osgood
Erié N. E
Corry Daly
Elks Chorus to Give Concerts in Franklin and Clymer
Elks Male Chorus of the Corry BPO will perform two more events within two weeks. They will entertain Franklin Elks guests next Thursday with a dinner dance and a 8 o clock concert, followed by a Friday program at Clymer High School under the Clymer American Legion Fest.
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Elks
Corry
Bike Today
Franklin and Clymer
Franklin Elks
Clymer High School
Weather Hits Business Across The Nation In Severe Cold
Winter storms disrupted industry from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Mass layoffs and plant shutdowns followed fuel shortages, with 200000 workers in Michigan temporarily idle as gas supplies halted auto production. Buffalo and Pittsburgh also curtailed output, while temperatures plunged below zero in many central and northern states.
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Texas
Rio Grane Velley
Tennessee
Arkansas
South
California
San Bernardino
Rockies
New England
Detroit
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Motor City
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Prompe
American Brass Co
Holt
Mas
Mirwest
Mortis
33 Dead In Plane Crash In Badly Crashed Terrible
Thirty three people perished when a plane crashed near Teh FAA airport in California. The incident involved workers and officials from a government aviation board. Rescue teams recovered bodies as investigators began the official inquiry into the fatal accident.
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Feeeno
Calif
Iam
OsRiindahi
Irmin
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