Fragmentary note on estate matters and notices
A damaged OCR fragment describes probate actions in Erie County. It mentions an administrator and signatures, with references to letters of administration and delayed filings. Names include Mrs A O Bell Crosby and others. The text is fragmented and unclear but indicates estate and heirs communications.
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Cattisrsonis
Otige
Taylist
Daylin
Intern County
Erie
Ninistrator Street
A. O. Bell Crosby Elen Crosby
Rern Prry, Pa
Aviole
TY Lignors
Congress rushes controls legislation on steel exports
Congress speeds action on a GOP plan to extend export controls on scarce steel materials. The House places a rush tag on the measure while the Senate moves quickly to retain a steel supply control system.
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House
Senate
Stand-by Curb Proposal Pressed by Democrats on Steel Split
House Democratic leaders moved a rush bill to prolong a Republican system for splitting scarce materials like steel. The administration seeks 28 month standby controls and extended export restrictions, with voluntary programs for distributing scarce resources among businesses. The Senate Banking Committee has approved a similar measure to extend the GOP system.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Bartkinse
Tee
Mgilokin
Lst
Pieueutt
Enginue
Dolly Systems
Ullgeallon Gusherieyey
Haven
Chertth
Getiln
Noroush
Tratiany Imgane Himpuisky Peler
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
House Bankiig
Spence
McComack
Mass
Ballots Distributed for Merchants Voting in Chamber Election
Mail ballots were distributed to Retail Merchants Bureau members of the Chamber of Commerce for the annual merchants meeting. Nominations included Kurt Lee RG and Jock Slabsl for president and vice president, with the highest and next highest votes determining roles. Ballots must be returned to the Chamber office by February 15 to finalize the leadership.
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Retail Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Thce
Vishinsky in Prague Amid ECMA Mission Rumors
Prague reports circulate that Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky is in Czechoslovakia on a mission related to the new European economic council of mutual aid. Czech leaders and Gottwald reportedly show deliberate silence as Moscow press outlines aims of the ECMA.
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Associated Press
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Bo- Viet
Andrei Vishinsky
Fistern
Europe
Klement Gottwald Wiga
Marshal Tito
Mugostavia
Economic Council of Mutual Aid
ECMA
Moscow Radio
B-29 Bomber Missing With 15 Aboard In Europe
Misprint filled report states a B 29 bomber with 15 aboard disappeared yesterday while flying from Dubar to Wiesbaden in Germany. Allied bomber formations searched a wide area across Europe Africa and the Mediterranean as weather limited operations. Naval planes joined the hunt from bases in Morocco and Tripoli with reconnaissance from England and France.
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Associated Proas
Wiesbaden
Germany
Ammericat
Turope
Africa
Avante Torlay
S@urehof
Sarvener
Dubar
Wiase
Rneland
al Moree
Headquimlee
Bagland
Port Lynutey
Morven
Ockhern Cou
Spain
Bi Tigey
Furtime
Tripoli
Pont Lyautey
England
Morocco
Dakar
Nearthern Spalin
Azores
Nominees Named for City Commerce Directors Election
Eleven local businessmen are nominated for five director seats by the Corry Chamber of Commerce nominating committee. Ballots go out in February with new nominations due by February 14. voting closes February 30. The four three year terms plus one short term will be filled after the annual meeting in March.
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Mursbyes
Corry Cimber of Commerce
Nxt
Ie Pomnaling
Chaimbier
Lenis
Robert Jott
Wise Ferm
Commerce Organization
Im Maren
Pittsburgh Rivers Rising After Rainfall
Weather bureau predicts new crest for Monongahela and Allegheny rivers tonight after rains of 0.5 to 0.75 inch. Crest expected tomorrow, though height uncertain. Flooding closed Monongahela wharf parking and Route 711 near Payette City. Ohio River area expected to reach flood stage later tonight.
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Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Monongahels Wharf
State Highway Department 1
Payette City
Wheeling
Ohio River
City Eyes Bus Line Franchise 10 Expansion
Reported bus line franchise 10 sought in city as operators plan five new routes within Corry and nearby areas. Partners, with capital and equipment, aim to gain Public Utilities Commission approval. potential routes include Corry Erie via West Columbus Avenue and a county line option toward Beaverdam and Range Corners. A city service was discussed repeatedly over the past three years with no firm action until now.
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Corry
Vicinlly
Rimitar
City
Elly
Lowa
Dutties Commission
Greyhound Aid
West Ridge Lines
Erie
West Columpus Avenue
Beaverdam
Route Ag
Ih i
West Ridge
Greyhound
Ranges Corners
Columbia
Dus Sérvier
Io Iminely Botl
Rity
Ae Epiule
Cohinites
Brig
Hoy
Chinese peace hopes brightened by acting president plea
Acting President Li Tsung sen sent a personal appeal to Mao Tse tung to name negotiators and a location for peace talks. Li's move followed backing from General Pai Chung hsi, who threatened revolt against Chiang Kai shek if Japan was not actively fought. Premier Sun Fo and Foreign Minister Wu Te Chen were viewed as still taking orders from Chiang, while some saw growing support for peace efforts, despite Sun's recent stance. Continued on Page Five.
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Associated Press
Namking
Li Tsung-sen
Mao Te
Mao
Pai Chung-Hsi
Central China
Hankow Pai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Japan
Sun Fo
Wu ‘Te-Chen
Shanghai
Pai Wold
Sun
Corry Driver Held For Drunkenness At Erie
Bernard Robbins, 26, of Corry was arrested in Erie last night for drunken driving after his car rammed a parked vehicle at 10 05. Robbins was held on a warrant from Alderman Heisler's office. The owner of the parked car was Tadey Mikoleski of Erie, whose vehicle was in front of his home.
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Bernard
Roubins
Corry
Erie
Robbins
Alderman Heisler
Tadey Mikoleski
Desert boundary dispute hardens as talks stall
Reports from United Nations mediated talks show Israel and other parties firm on their stances over desert boundaries. Israel rejects ceding strategic Negev positions while Arab and Palestinian factions press for agreed lines and security guarantees. Delegates, including Reuven Shiloah, return to consultations amid stalled negotiations and threats of renewed pressure.
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Associated Press
Rhodes
Pdee
Callipe
Tata
Egypt
Weill Homie la Goraule
Reuven Shiloh
Iran
Tel Aviv
Ralph Bunche
Israel
Negev
Aecority Council
Palestine
Af Menarehem
Beigin
Finivil Ney
Scott Victor Faces Rift in Republican Party Fight
In an internal party struggle Scott Victor, a 48 year old Pennsylvania congressman, battles for support as he seeks reelection. Rep. Clarence Brown of Ohio doubts the chairman can unite a divided committee, while Darby of Kansas insists Victor will perform well, despite a split on fiscal and leadership lines.
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Omana
Osu 2
Soi! Jr
Clarenu Brown
Ohio
Heteyr Scott
Pennsylvania
Thomas ©. Dewey
Ts Bell
Penziesvaniw
G Mason Owlete
Woriliimeter Scranton
Owlett Ister
The
Nations Committee
Harry Darby
Kansas
Scott
Repub Party
Darby
Brown
Robert A. Taft
Wages Drift Downward Amid Labor Tensions Across Mills
Amid rising strikes and union actions, workers at multiple plants confront wage pressures. Reported wage trends show downward expectations as unions press for higher pay while employers threaten concessions, with potential impacts on production and local economies.
Ajax Lays Off More Employees on Four Day Week
Ajax producers announce furloughs across divisions amid weak engine demand and a glut in fuel oil stock. About 30 workers were laid off this morning, bringing total cuts to 100 as market conditions force a shift to a five day schedule should demand improve.
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AJAX
Ajus Tron Works
Muuaiatlss
Udy Wook
Preydius
Nak
Teenit Tai
Bethlehem Steel Income Tops 1947 Earnings Report
Bethlehem Steel reported higher 1947 income as the Associated Press summary notes the company’s profits rose, with figures including 280,000 in gains and broader postwar demand. The report cites President Truman’s influence on steel production and market reactions as the year closed.
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Bethlehem Steel
Associated Press
Yevric
Beth Telva
Bethlehem Mojul
Virawe
Pampassy
Beridehen
Isuell
Trodian
Ense
Ri Foo Ig
Plan survey on rheumatic fever and child deaths
Harrisburg reports a statewide survey on rheumatic fever as the leading killer of school age children. Dr Andrew B Puller says 2 600 additional bank replies and prior city surveys show the extent of the disease. Health officials seek funds for clinics convalescent homes and teachers. Pittsburgh graduation notes conclude with Pitt’s mid term exercises.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State
Andrew B
Puller
Pikésburet
Chatyman
State Health Department
Ohrleh Laver Bolls
Pullscie
Geel
Pehe
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Putter Oaid
Vic State Heal
Department
Legislature
Three Die In Roghouse Shooting Near Cannonsburg
In Cannonsburg Pennsylvania a roadhouse shooting left Eugene Basle age 44 and his uncle Tiguis Taste 48 dead. Louis Basle shot his nephew then killed himself after a witness was wounded. Eugene died in a Washington hospital and Louis died about 90 minutes later.
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Associated Press
Canonsburg
Picomi
Lee
Grey
Sulette
Eugene Basle
Wishingtim Shoatts
Tiguis Taste
Mapluyiew Tin
Csnonsburg
Charles Dewitt
Louis
Eugene ‘Basle
Hiyehair
James Petros
Oxnmashire
Oisis
Rhigene
Washington
Judge Gibson Ends 26 Years On Bench
Pittsburgh January 28 Judge Robert Murray Gibson 79 announces retirement after 26 years on the Western Pennsylvania District Court bench. He plans a brief ceremony in his honor with few others present as his official retirement becomes effective Monday.
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Gibson
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Robert Murray Gibson
Judes Gibson
Dow
Peders District Court
Western Penn
Lyani
Nie
U. S
Alaska
Allgheny
Webb takes office as undersecretary of state
James E Webb was sworn in as under secretary of state completing the new high command at the State Department. The Senate confirmed the 42 year old former budget director to serve as Dean Achesons top lieutenant. Webb previously led the US budget office since July 1946. A former Sperry Gyroscope executive, he replaces momentum from Acheson who was confirmed secretary of state last Friday. Also in this issue a separate note reports Mrs Loretta Wetzel, 45, robbed of 250 dollars in bonds at her Saxonburg area home yesterday.
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Loretta Wetzel
Saxonburg
Two Freighters Collide in Fog Off Shanghai
In dense fog two freighters collided near Shanghai leaving 40 of 650 aboard accounted for. Reported missing include 500 war refugees bound for Formosa, with authorities filing search efforts and awaiting further details.
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Shanghai
Formosa
Two Chinese ships crash in fog sinks one vessel after collision
Shanghai dispatch reports an early morning collision 100 miles south of Shanghai left more than 600 passengers and crew feared lost. The Australian Waramunga picked up five survivors, with other rescuers taking signs of life from the collier Kiengyor and the Taiping passenger ship.
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Associated Press
Shanghal
Shanghai
Waramungi
Kiengyor
Taiping
Cnese
Chu Shan Island
Wessels
Frelichi
Fe Matyi
Freigntiy Kops
Anlaitigh
BBC Peeis
Defoyer Waramunga
Tae Warimunga
Formosa
Chung Dien Offeters
Bonham
Hu Shani
He Yanggwe
Tle Kaingya
Miter
Three Killed In Subway Blaze In Boston
Three people died and several were injured in a subway fire at Underground State Street Station near Boston's financial district. Passersby and workers fled as smoke filled corridors and stairways. victims included two women and a nun taken to city hospitals amid a frantic scramble for the exit. In Rome Tyrone Power and Linda Christian began their wedding trip, delaying departure after a dawn ceremony.
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Boston
City Hospital
State Street
Financial District
Rome
Jah
Tyrone Power
Linda Christian
Yester
Florence
Italy
Switeatland
Austria
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Willy Eeeline Nesteudby
LTA
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Pniss
Pitt Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
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French Creek
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Caruien
Mark Glewy
Union City
Denti
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Mee Berthodeh
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Peterson
Brates I Kaisa
Musser
Tyst
Donald Biro Fuyers
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