New Reports Of Flying Saucers Add To National Mystery
National survey shows fresh reports of disk like flying saucers across the United States from Washington to the Mississippi Valley. Officials from Army Navy and Atomic Energy Commission deny involvement while scientists offer mirage explanations. Local witness Mrs Smith described objects hovering about 20 feet above her yard and dissolving, while Dr Aurel Aczel calls them mirages of distant aircraft.
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Stanford Hose Picnic Slated With Games And Dinner
The Stanford Hose annual picnic will Sunday at 8:30 AM to evening at Ol Sekerak's Grave. Breakfast planned mid-morning and a noon dinner. Afternoon events include the Old Timers vs Jo Stanford Hose ball game and horseshoe pitching. Large crowd expected to ensure the event's success. The treasury report notes receipts 873,003.09 and balance 2,925,659,047.01.
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Truman Urges Legislation on Immigrants Admittance
President Truman asked Congress for special emergency legislation to admit a substantial number of displaced people from Europe. He cited about seven million having returned home since the war and urged open doors for survivors from Germany, Austria, Poland, Russia, and other nations. He stressed the duty to share responsibility with other nations to solve the refugee problem.
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Fire Department Answers Twice To Weekend Blaze
Cory Fire Department was summoned twice within four hours Saturday night and early Sunday. The damage was confined to a burned out electrical transformer motor at the Ajax Tron Works. Crews then attacked a second alarm at 1 20 am to a blaze at the V Willard home, removing smoldering elevator motor and quenching the fire with water. A Willard resident awakened by smoke learned of the blaze. his condition was described as good.
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Nation's Holid Death Toll 1946 Fourth of July
More than 600 people died nationwide during the long Independence Day weekend reflecting highway traffic drownings fires and other causes. From Thursday evening to Sunday, 248 auto deaths 160 drownings five firework incidents and 403 misc deaths totaled 616 fatalities. California led with 38 deaths, New York and Pennsylvania tied at 30 each, and overall toll stayed below earlier projections but higher than last year’s 281. The worst period on record was 1941 with 628 deaths.
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Two brothers held on auto thief charges after cross state case
State police report two men, Edward and Robert Spear, aged 24 and 4, were arrested near Spartansburg on a stolen Buick. Investigations traced the vehicle from a farm east of Union City to Elgin Union City road, with NJ police confirming the car stolen in Hainesville, New Jersey on May 30. Edward is an escapee from a correctional facility. the pair face fugitive justice warrants and possible cross state charges.
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Probe ends in Lake beating at Cunadchia Lake
State Police report the investigation into the beating of Corry youth Daniel Dykes at Cunadcha Lake was withdrawn at the complainant's request. Dykes, found unconscious a quarter mile from the skating area, was treated at Union City Hospital. doctors feared a skull fracture but x-rays showed a brain concussion and severe facial lacerations. No charges will be pressed.
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Pennsylvania moves to adopt community property law
Governor Taubes plans prompt approval of a $100 million measure to create a community property system in Pennsylvania. The plan would split marital assets earned after September 1, excluding inheritances, and raise tax advantages under the new regime. The proposal faces opposition from lawyers over effects on inheritance and marriage laws, but officials say it could yield substantial savings for families depending on income.
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Oklahoma Dewey Gains Support From Regional GOP Leaders
Sapulpa Oklahoma November 1 delegates from western and southwestern Republican leaders indicate they will back Thomas E Dewey for the GOP nomination. National committeeman Lew Wentz predicts Oklahoma’s 33 delegates will vote for Dewey. Missouri committeeman T Mattingly says Dewey could win on first ballot with 420 votes from mid western and southern delegations and some eastern states.
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Berwick Man Plunges From Bridge Into River
Coroner John Rysns reports Kinney 39 of Berwick died after leaping from the Herwick Nescopeck bridge into the Susquehanna River. He struck water, crushed skull, and died on impact, authorities said.
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Two Boats Crash on Findley Lake Collision Injures One
A late evening collision on Findley Lake between two boats caused heavy damage to both crafts. One operator Keith was thrown from his boat and later observed as it continued to shore before sinking. The other boat, driven by Don Young, sustained bow damage and crew members inspected the vessels today.
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Petrillo May End Recording Contracts, Union Reports
Associated Press reports James C Petrillo told the House Labor committee the American Federation of Musicians plans to let all music recording contracts expire by year end. He defended the union against charges of dictatorial powers as investigators opened hearings into the union.
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Ford foremen end unsuccessful strike in Detroit area
About 3,000 Ford foremen voted to end a 47 city strike that cost the union bargaining rights. Many returned to work after weeks on picket lines. The dispute began May 21 over exclusive bargaining rights for company foremen. roughly 800 members remained out in the Detroit region.
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Franco Named Chief of Staff in Spanish Vote
MADRID July 1 report confirms General Franco Priamo assigned as Chief of State and to lead government until succession. Polls show broad support for continuity as opposition faces expulsion and possible purge, with official outcome awaited and voter turnout around several million.
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Czechs Reserve Decision On Aid Plan For Europe
Prague in a closed session delayed a firm reply on participating in the Marshall Plan for Europe. Czechoslovakia weighs US ties and Soviet influence as Paris conference details unfold, with Prague signaling provisional approval or rejection under conditions. Talks in Moscow and Paris involve Czech envoy Jindrien Nink and a French socialist pivot toward a coordinated European aid approach.
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Maj Shoop Transferred to Maxwell Field for Tech Testing
Maj Richard Shoop, 28, will transfer from Army Field, California, to Maxwell Field, Alabama, to join the Air Command and Site School. At Myroe Air Force Station he led Technical Engineering for new aircraft tests including P-80 and B-35 projects, with 2,650 flying hours accumulated. In February he was selected for appointment in the I Corps of Regular Army Officers. Governor Duff attends Waynesboro 150th anniversary events, crowning Miss Waynesboro and releasing the Cross Roads Review, as crowds gather for the town’s mass service and celebration.
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$500000 appropriation for pupil medical exams approved
Governor James J. Duit approved a 500000 appropriation to reimburse real school districts for the cost of medical and dental examinations of indigent pupils. The State Department of Public Assistance will administer the funds. The bulletin also notes UN discussions on a vinta system for limiting atomic activities and a Senate showdown over a unified postwar military cabinet.
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Republicans Push Tax Bill in Washington July 7
The Mouseviles committee kept the new income tax reduction bill on its last time table today, sending up the House Act for hours of debate and expected passage tomorrow. The bill would set the effective date January 1, 1948, instead of July 1, 1947, and amendments were to be forbidden when the House considers the measure tomorrow. The House is expected to approve by a large margin to set up possible Senate action. In a separate note, two polio cases were reported in Ashland, Pennsylvania, including two-year-olds Gar Evely and Janet Lambert.
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Mine Chief Yes Liability If Walkout Hits Pits
Washington July 7 A strike of at least 60 percent of the nation’s 400000 soft coal miners appears inevitable over wage pact terms. Details show talks stalled as operators push for anti strike pay protections while union leaders press for timely conformity to contract. The stalemate risks widespread disruption with mine owners cautioning of legal action for breach of contract and potential lawsuits against the union. The article notes proposed terms and key figures, including Benjamin F. Wozni... and George M. Humprey. Inside day miners’ pay cited at 15.03 dollars for an eight hour shift.
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Pennsylvania adopts new minimum pay scales for teachers
The 1947 legislature passes S806, signed by Governor Dut, instituting a state mandated pay schedule for teachers outside Philadelphia. Starting salaries rise to 4250 with college training at 2000, masters add 200, and subsidies increase state grants by about 1000 per teacher. The bill ends the prior 1400 minimum and aims to reduce bitter controversy after weeks of debate.
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