Foreign Aid Spending Slashed by House Committee
The House Appropriations Committee recommended a 12.6 percent cut to the current foreign aid budget, reducing the total to 1.458 billion dollars. The action targets relief for Poland, Austria, Hungary, and other war-devastated nations, with specific trims in Greece Turkey Poland Austria and international refugee programs.
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Bradley Plans Inspection Tour
Washington July 1 The White House announced General Omar M Bradley will tour Army troops in Europe and the Middle East on a seven week inspection trip. Bradley has been suggested as a possible successor to Eisenhower as Army chief of staff. He will resume Veterans Administration duties on return.
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Fatal traffic fatalities in state fall in first five months
State Bureau of Highway Safety reports 590 deaths in the first five months of 1947, down 133 from the same period in 1946. Despite higher gasoline and traffic volumes, pedestrian deaths rose in Philadelphia and Chester, while Allegheny County led declines with 12 fewer fatalities nationally.
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Philadelishia Oobi
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Soft Drink Sales Down Half Due to Tax Effect
Clarence G. Stoner of the Keystone Bottlers Protective Association said a statewide survey shows soft drink business fell about 30 percent in June 1947 versus 1940, with micropolitan Arena and off season weather blamed. He linked the penny tax on every 12 ounces to higher costs, especially hurting small bottle lines while larger brands suffered less. The association opposed the tax as driving bottlers from paths.
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Haganah Appeals to UN Over Immigrant Ship Intercept
The Haganah presented an appeal to the UN Commission seeking intervention for 4,500 Jewish immigrants after British ships boarded the refugee vessel President Garfield off the Palestine coast. British reports claimed resistance and tear gas. casualties unconfirmed, ship escorted to Haifa with expected arrival in the evening.
Greek guerrilla action reported in northern Greece
Associated Press dispatch from Athens says Nationalist air forces inflicted heavy losses on guerrillas northeast of Tournina as ground troops pushed toward Metsovo. The defense ministry warned of a larger offensive and claimed rebels invaded from Albania to form a separate communist government.
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Senate panel approves St Lawrence seaway project
Washington July 18 the Senate judiciary relations committee voted nine to four to authorize the vast St Lawrence seaway and power project despite protests. Tokyo July 18 Mainichi quotes two Japanese repatriates saying 50 000 Japanese troops most from Kwangtang army and civilians hide in Changpai shan mountains near Manchuria. Lake Success July 18 UN Security Council closes Balkan debate and moves to final action plan clash between American and Russian approaches with Greece Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia urged to show assurances.
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Suit Withdrawn by Rubinoffs Mother
Mrs. Gibble Rubinoff 85 and nearly blind withdrew a suit against her son violinist Dave Rubinoff of Eneino Calls in Allegheny County Court. The action sought to void a deed conveying valuable property she claimed she did not understand.
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Corry unveils new concrete home for public viewing
Corry residents may tour the new concrete constructed home at 134 Raymond Avenue tomorrow and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The five room house, furnished by Meerdink's and Harmon, features Modern General Electric kitchen appliances, stylish living spaces, and landscaped grounds.
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GOP Prepares Council Slate and School Board
A survey shows three days left to file petitions for city offices with GOP candidates lining up for City Council and Board of Education. Incumbent Rosy Fetilman is expected to run unopposed for a council seat. no Democrats have filed, and several Republicans will seek alderman and assessor posts.
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Ship Crashes At Bombay Leaves Survivors From 721 Aboard
A coastal steamer Renidas sank near Bombay in a monsoon storm killing none of the 721 aboard? survivors reported about about 70 found. Rescue teams led by L Sheth and naval authorities scoured villages and shores for crews and passengers as search operations continued.
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Truman Signs Succession Bill Placing Speaker Next In Line
President Truman signed the presidential succession bill naming Speaker Joseph Martin of Massachusetts as first in line to succeed him if he cannot complete his term The law also clarifies the vice presidency and places the speaker directly behind the president in the line of succession.
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Candidates Named in Townships GOP Ballot
About 40 Republicans from Carter Hill and Concord townships announced on July 8 their GOP ticket for Wayne and Concord townships. Wayne township nominees include Floyd Muni justice of the peace Howard VanTassel Wayne Hopkins supervisors Homer Kalstes school director Arthur Morris auditor Howard VanTaavell and Olin Moore judges of election in Uneeneh west district Merle Williams Rue Provtor inspector of election in east and west districts. Concord township nominees include Frank Culver justice of the peace William P. Grace township supervisor Mrs Fred Lindergoni school director Webb McCray Claude Mattison judges of election Wilbur Gates and Mrs Margaret McCray judges of election ae Leg inspector of elections. Amid plans for a Sesqui Centennial in New Castle Lawrence County officials announce incorporation papers for The New Castle Sesqui Centennial Corp with Chester Sweesy as general chairman.
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Two Killed in State Storms Injure Dozens Across Towns
A severe storm system produced two deaths and many injuries as floods damaged buildings along the Schuylkill river near Reading. A 13 year old boy drowned at a flooded area while others, including Palmer Brewer age 22, were killed or hurt by collapsing structures and lightning. Pittsburgh area storms damaged a church and numerous homes, with basements flooded in McKeesport and nearby towns. Damage in Berks county exceeded 11 thousand dollars.
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Clymer Club Plans Picnic at Blymer Conservation Park
The Afth annal picnic at the Blymer Conservation Club in Twe is set for Thursday July 31. Officials say the event supports an extended conservation program and streams project with prizes valued at 500 dollars led by a 125 dollar Kekrall pull for five winners. Contests include a tractor pull, games, a doll and baby snow topped, and two baseball games ending with a fireworks display.
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Damcott
Craveth Clymer
President Defends Tax Reform Amid Senate Skepticism
The president argues the measure is the wrong kind of tax reduction and says the Senate is likely to sustain or kill the issue. Republicans see little chance of an override in the upper chamber.
President Silent On Timing Of Tax Cut Support
July 8 House approves override of Truman veto on a 4.0 billion tax cut plan despite Senate uncertainty. July 18 Truman sends second veto while Republicans aim for a two thirds override. Presidents says tax cuts must be carefully structured and not premature.
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Prematurely Born Baby Aids Rally at Hospital
A buoyant premature infant born Monday to Mrs Albert C. Smerigito in Hamelstown weighed under two pounds and was rushed to Polyelitie Hospital. Doctors report the child improving rapidly after oxygen and incubator support, with exact weight not yet recorded.
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