Army to push for 34-year-old draft age extension
Corry evening journal reports the army air corps pressing lawmakers to extend the draft age to include 34 year olds amid Senate opposition. The article notes a narrow victory on a major OPA issue and details a crash involving a Constellation plane at Reading PA triggering a grounding of similar aircraft by civil aviation authorities.
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Army TC
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Civil Aerocutics Administration
United States Airlines
GAA
Lockheed
Reading
Brits
Overseas Airwave Corp
Ab Caa
Lonton
New York
ABOAC
Gander
Newadland
London
Civil Aeronautics
American Overseas Airlines
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CAA
Wright
TWA
Constellation
Live stock at market mixed results and sales
The report lists cattle, sheep, and hog pricing with lots of entries including heavy weight cattle and good demand for medium beef, plus notes on packers buying meats. Various lot numbers and prices appear along with general market activity and produce movement.
Paving Petition Circulation Expands In East West Wayne Streets
Residents of East and West Wayne streets join petitions seeking paving from West Washington to Bond Street using the Tarvia process. The method, used widely in North East, targets several streets as part of an idle city improvement program.
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East
West
Wayne Streets
West Wayne Streets
East Wayne Street
West Washington Street
Bond Street
North East
Gafeluls
C J Plant Closes For Two Week Vacation
The Hank of the Gorry Jamestown Mis Corp will close this afternoon at 3 4 o clock for a two week vacation. Production resumes on Monday July 29. Acketerott crew will handle incoming shipments and 4 maintenance staff stay on duty for emergencies.
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C-J
Jamestown Mis. Corp
Acketerott
Hughes Slipping in Death Battle at Los Angeles
Howard Hughes 48 remains near death in Los Angeles after a plane crash test. Doctors say his left lung has failed and he breathes with restricted right lung function while a nurse and Dr Verne Mason relay Hughes message urging Army to inspect wreckage for the cause.
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Associated Press
LOS Angules
Iie
Howard Hughes
Verne R. Mason
Flughes
Hughes
Dr. Mason
22 Jews Slain In Poland Upheaval Receives Claims
The Polish government plans to execute nine convicted for the Kielce pogrom as 22 Jews are reported slain in a new wave of persecution. Cardinal Hlond blames Jewish officials for Poland’s tensions while church letters denounce the Kielce events and urge calming actions.
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Poland
Kielce
Cardinal Hlond
Prater Edward Osubka-Morawaki
Carding
Atielon
Draft age raised to 34 as induction resumes
The Array has urged President Truman to raise the top draft age from 29 to 34 when calls restart in September. An official familiar with the plan says the Army seeks to avoid taking men over 35 and notes earlier drafts focused on 18 to 25 year olds.
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Associated Pron
Washington
Truman
War Department
American Council On Education
Selective Service
Gol
George A. Irwin
Irwin
Draf Actians
Cobbett Named Alderman for Fourth Ward
Melon S. Cobbett, longtime Corry Chamber of Commerce secretary, is appointed Alderman of the Fourth Ward. He resides on West South Street and may continue as chamber secretary. The post had been vacant since the illness and death of Alderman Porter. Governor Martin announced the appointment, making Cobbett eligible to act as police magistrate in Alderman Gordon's absence if needed.
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Harrisburg
Cobbett
Desmond
West South Street
Corry
Canada
Martin
Cobbet
G. H Gordon
Rabbin J L Sistanwa Released From Detention In Jerusalem
Bulletin reports Rabbi J L Sistanwa head of the Jewish Agency Executive was released from detention and returned to Jerusalem. A verdict in the trial of Raja Mingiluyie and two co defendants is expected Monday.
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Terobalim
J. L. Sistanwa
Wating
Jewish Agency
Execusive
Ramy
Jerusalem
Fourteen Called for Draft Exam Next Tuesday Morning
A list issued by the Corry City draft board shows fourteen men called for pre induction examinations next Tuesday morning July 16. From Corry three men are listed Rob ert Averill Richard Droscult and Albert Bemis. Others from the loom district include Charles Haynes Leon Suers Matthew Guriel Anthony Mackenteeal Vernon Watrous Dale Chase Clarence Klamy Herman Mantoss Clarence Daley James Webster Leon Bertram and a resident of Hopewell Vir. The group will ride by bus from Union City to Pittsburgh that day and stay overnight returning to Ohio early the following afternoon. Office hours and drafting procedures were updated for the week.
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Cory Tinion
Corry
Robert Averill
Richard Droscult
Albert Bemis
Union City
Charles Haynes
Leon Suers
Biinbora
Matthew Guriel
Anthony Mackenteeal
Waterford
Vernon Watrous
North Glymer
Dale Chase
Clymer
Clarency Klamy
Herman Mantoss
Aiinn City
Clarence Daley
Efe
James Webster
Cambridge Springs
Leon Bertram
Garry
Hopewell
Hom Union Ctty
Pittsburgh
Onioh
Vieinek
Tinton City Jotners
Bandits get 500 dollars in drug store robberies
Two or more bandits looted two drug stores in Lawrenceville and East Liberty late last night, netting about 500 dollars. Police broadcast descriptions a light skinned man with pencil mustache, about five feet ten, and weight around 150 pounds. In Lawrenceville, Carl E Neuser drug store staffer John Erdeline reported 100 to 150 dollars taken. Ken Louis Pharmacy in East Liberty yielded 495 from three registers and customers fled as the robbery occurred.
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Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville
East Liberty
Carl E. Neuser
Laurenceville
John Erdeline
Tom Kogackerson
Philadelphia
Amiggistetsy
Kenneth C. Louis
J.P. Pinis
Alore
Residents drop bid to reroute road project
Local residents announced they will drop plans to push a change to the road's right of way near the Larther Rad crossing. They cited highway department constraints and the need for a bridge and adequate drainage, leaving concerns about water supply and completion timing.
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Claens
Wie Mile
MerCurry
Des
Mare
New York State
New York
Stats Highway Department
Contructon
Aliey
Filatrich
Shiln Highway Department
Prin Ab
Five Openings for Teachers in Derry Public Schools
Five resignations created as many vacancies in the Derry Public Schools system announced by Supt. David Swartz. Departures include Burle Powell Arta Slorer Lowise Rickers Ruth Bush Logue and Marjorie Oakes. William Miller returns to teach commercial subjects and take leave of absence with the armed forces. Dorthea Williams covers Miller duties during absence. Swartz expects several applications and is in contact with teacher employment agencies. hiring prospects are bright.
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Derry
David Syarka
Role Lowing
Burle B. Powell
Artiia Slorer
Lowise Rickers
Senalor High School
Ruth Bush Logue
Marjorie Oakes
Supt
Swarte
William Miller
Miller
Dorthea Williams
Sheen
Swartz
Baber
May Invited To Testify On War Plant Activities
A congressional committee intends to invite May to testify about war plant activities and security, with a potential second subpoena if he declines. The hearing will review internal revenue and defense contractor details, including pay and bonuses, as part of a broader probe into munitions and industrial operations.
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Garson Sail
Rurin
Tam
Wegemen
Teast
Mead
D-Ny
Melon
Garson Waitlis Inon
Yester
Alber Wy
Javabsum
War Department
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Chemical Wirtury Service
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Anilons
Doles
Gurseon
Munitions Comble
State Police Here Will Have 2-Way Radio Service
Harrisburg July 12. The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania won a $6 250 contract to install 2 way radio communication for the Pennsylvania State Police. The system will equip 250 cruisers and many stationary stations, connecting each car to state headquarters for immediate calls. Police Commissioner Col. C M Wilhelm said the project marks a major advance in law enforcement communication aiding crime prevention and detection.
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Bell ‘Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Department of Property and Supplies
Thy Bell Company
CM. Wilhelm
Greally
Wirst
Truman Administration Faces Labor Rift Over Key Legislation
News flash from Washington reports a break between the Truman administration and the United Farm Unions after Sidney Hillman’s CIO PAC stance. James Pastor says the group lost confidence in the administration over what it considers crucial legislation, signaling a broader labor Ties strain ahead of the November elections.
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Washington
Cayillil Hill Iscaumiet
Truman
Quressed Oithat
Wil
Sted
Democratic
Yen al Sueha
Sidney Hillman
Truman Administration
Fuemets Union
Denver
James Pastor
Patton
Milk price in Corry may jump 43 cents a quart
Harrisburg reports the State Milk Control Commission is considering a 4 3 cent per quart increase for Corry and Erie district dairy farmers as OPA subsidies end. The panel weighs the proposed 5.05 per hundredweight, potential district reorganization, and final rulings due July 19.
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Corry
Harrisburg
Erie
Iay
State Mills Control Commission
Commissior
al Jon D. Miller
Dalrymien's League
Commission
Commis
Sion
Mahi Uy
Corey
Shute Milk Commission
Haredsbutz
Disiet 17
Venango
Crayford
Pittsburgh
Evie
State Milk Control Commission
Sailor Defends Girl in Fatal Attack No Charges Filed
In Uniontown Pa a 16 year old sailor, Clarence Edward Yauger, acted in self defense to strike Everett Stackpole 45 with a lumber, killing him but avoiding charges. District Attorney Brotherton said no malice or premeditation appeared and witnesses varied. Georganna Pitts swore Stackpole attacked her family and fled, with the matter referred to page four for continuation.
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Assomatea Tniontown
Gaitor
Clarence Edward Yauger
Everett Stackpole
Clarkstore
W. Va
Red T. Brothers
Sav Yauger
Yauger
Georganna Pitts
Stackpole
Pitts
Senate Aims to Bind Conferees on Price Controls OPA
Senate moves to force a conference on reviving price controls as amendments seek to outlaw future controls on meat milk poultry petroleum and cottonseed products. Taft notes House may stall while Senate aims to keep exemptions in check and avoid a veto battle.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Merey Sampaign
Brely
Taft
Ohio
Coud
GOP
House
Truman
Taft To & Reporter
Heather
Tuft
Russell
D-Ga
Reed
R-Run
Senate Majority_Lestler Barkley
Audi
Youth breaks in cell after killing woman
A 14 year old Greene County farmhand reportedly confessed to murdering Kathryn Fletcher at Graysville with an eight inch butcher knife. He remained in his county jail cell weeping and awaiting potential punishment as District Attorney Frank Throdmarton noted he would turn 15 in October.
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Greene County
William Vath
Donald “Mullerisux
Carmichaels
Ren
Kathryn Fletcher
Graysville
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