Price Wage Controls Debated in Congress Amid War Strains
In Washington the possibility of new price wage controls was discussed as Congress debates wartime policy. Administration officials push for measures to curb profiteering and accelerate economic stabilization, while Republicans fault broadened powers. A move to cancel licenses to ship US goods to Communist China is noted as part of broader controls.
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Potato Bowl game set here clash of Corry and North East
Corry and North East grid squads will clash in the final event of Potato Festival at Loveland Field on October 31 at 8:30 p.m. The game caps a week of festivities tied to Pennsylvania Week and the Potato Festival, with aims of drawing about 9,000 fans. Northern and Corry had been slated for October 20 but the schedule moved to October 31. The Chamber of Commerce and officials anticipate advance ticket sales and strong turnout.
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North East
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Amoki Seastead
Republicity Committee
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Loveland Field
Vance
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Immediate Tax Hike Foreseen in Pay as You Go Basis
Washington July Senate and House committees agree federal taxes should rise immediately on both corporations and individuals on a pay as you go basis. Chairman O Mahoney says a 10 percent initial burden is possible and that tighter controls will accompany the rise, with broad Republican and Democratic attendance noting satisfaction at the discussion.
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Pullie Poncey
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Doughton
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O'Mahoney
Economic Committee
Conssmier Civedlit
State Guard Force of 18,000 May Be Sought
Harrisburg July 21 The state may recruit a home front force of 16,000 to 18,000 if National Guard troops are federalized. State Adjutant General Weber says reactivating the old State Guard would proceed at once, on a volunteer basis, with no draft unless required. The unit would handle interior security and include men exempt from regular service due to age, disability, or dependents.
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Harrisburg
Pennnsylvania
Frank A. Weber
State Guard
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le Roy
James H. du
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Arthur James
Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps
Edward Marlin
James
Lnter
Pennsylvania
Canad
Two Local Men Face Non-Support Counts
Two non-support actions against local husbands are set for hearing before Alderman Cobbett Tate this afternoon. Myron Hahn of 513 East Main Street faces a non-support charge by his wife Mary. Patton of 1019 North Center Street faces a second non-support charge by his wife Arieoyn D. Patton.
Protestants oppose Columbus Dam plans at viewers meeting
About 25 cottage owners and residents of Columbus gathered for a viewers meeting at the Town Mall to oppose rebuilding the dam. Their counsel announced a letter to the Department of Forests and Waters reaffirming opposition, with potential court action if approved.
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Indenmearby
Whiter Peake
Columbus Muotermel Authority
Pearson Taton
Woarren
Drifiine
Department of Forest and Waters
Inter Dats
Tating
Hene
Qty
Department of Forests and Waters
Samlon Cutis
Barkshire
Harrisius
Soft Drinks Price Hike Expected Soon At Local Stores
A local survey indicates no formal city announcement yet, but nearby distributors report price boosts from 18 to 25 cents per case for soft drinks. Wholesale scales show seven ounce bottles rising to 80 49 96 plus tax per case, 13 ounce bottles to 1.20 plus tax, and quarts to 1.60 plus tax. Retailers expect local prices to follow the same increases as bottles jump amid higher costs for ingredients, bottles, labels, machinery, transport and labor, marking the first rise since before the war.
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Corky
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Union Rejects Offer In Pittsburgh Bus Strike
Officials of an AFL Bus Drivers Union rejected Debolt Transit Company’s proposal to end a two month strike. The offer included a 13 cent hourly raise to be granted gradually over two years.
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Pittsburgh
AFL
Debalt Transit Company
Debolt
Senate Row Flares Over Red Inquiry
Washington July 21 A bitter shouting session in the Senate nearly escalated into violence as Democrats and Republicans clashed over McCarthy Communist charges. The debate featured a confrontation between Wherry and counsel Morgenthau amid attempts to use a phonograph recording to back or dispute McCarthy statements. Wherry objected to inside recording and Tydings pledged to present the record by proper means later.
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Wherry
Nebraska
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D-Mudi
Peniarks
Jenner
Ind
Tyelinge
Wher
Edward P. ‘Morgut
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Stydings
McGarthy
Wheeling
W. Va
State Department
Uis
Navy Reservists Face Call to Active Duty in District
About 45 000 Navy reservists in the Al national Naval District encompassing Pennsylvania Ohio Delaware and southern New Jersey may be called to active duty within two to four months. First calls of 10 percent or more will be sent in within two weeks to organized reserve personnel below the rank of second class petty officer in short supply. Fleet reserve and volunteer reserve members may also be summoned where shortages exist. Volunteers are on inactive duty with no drills. fleet reserves are retired after 20 years.
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Theal Naval District
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Delaware
New Jersey
Ciass
Fleet Reserve
Navy
Armed Services Move Quickly to Build Up Forces
The armed services push to expand forces as a full mobilization looms. Marine Corps callups cover organized reserves with Navy Air Reserve units moving to active duty and the Air Force signaling possible orders to some reservists. Congress weighs extending enlistment terms and lifting size limits amid war-time pressure.
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Associated Press
Washington
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House
Annie Services Committee
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Corry youths escape in crash on Route 6
Three Corry youths escaped unharmed when their 1938 Dodge rolled over on Route 6, west of Corry. Driver Theodore Mowers, 18, York Street, said brakes failed and he swerved to avoid a halted car. Passengers David Schutz and James Wagener, both of Corry, were unhurt and the car suffered $200 damage.
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Oval Barracks
Theodore Mowers
York Street
Mowers
Fifteen Deaths On County Roads In Five Months
The state highway safety office reports fifteen fatalities on county roads over the first five months of the year. May saw 100 deaths, the lowest May total since 1945, with overall travel on Pennsylvania highways at an all time high. The Bureau notes declines in rural areas but lists counties with higher counts, including McKeesport area towns and nearby Cameron, Forest, and Warren counties.
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Corry Man Held in Burglary
John McCallum, 81, of Corry, was charged with third degree burglary in a break in at the Arden Putney Summer Camp near Parisma. He was arraigned before Justice A Roy Perkins in Mayville and remanded on a cash bond of 35. The incident involved a party at the cottage where liquor was stolen and the intruder fled.
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Chautauqua
Breal-in
Johns W. McCallumi
Chautauqua County
Mayville
A. Roy Perkins
McCallie
Arden Putney
Parisma
Pitney
Putney
Mc Heallum
Navy Calling Area Reserves Rule Naval Baserun
A garbled report states the naval base area reserves are under order with 105 days to meet the directive. It notes a unit of about 800 men and mentions officers and women being deployed or warned. The text reflects routine mobilization details but remains unclear in places.
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Navy
Naval
Callie
William Spatdine
Telenan Uuisteletlons
Lnstraelian
Plan report on food situation by government agencies
Reports prepared by the Agriculture Department outline the impact of rising prices and hoarding on food availability. It foresees shortages and explains production prospects, aiming to reassure the public and justify current price and supply concerns amid wartime spending.
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Washington
Primos Ans
Aurisyl
Bruinsitis
Euuines
Budds
Departmier
Bureau of Agricultural Eromumies
Duff Appeals For Bus Strike End
Gov James H Duff urged Pittsburgh area bus operators and union officials to negotiate a settlement to end a strike that disrupted transit during a critical national emergency. He telegrammed both sides stressing the need to restore transportation and maximize production.
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Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Linloi
Pietsburgh
Missing Gen Dean Tracked In Taejon Fight
Fear grows for the safety of Maj Gen William F Dean as an American command post near Taejon endures heavy fighting. A corporal reported Dean directing fire and passing ammunition to a bazooka team amid North Korean tank assaults, with observers hopeful he will emerge. Continued on Page Three.
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MacArthur Says Taejon's Loss Has No Significance
American commander Douglas MacArthur stresses Taejon setback has little military importance. He notes new U S front lines near Taejon, heavy guerrilla activity, and continued Allied air and artillery pressure on Soviet and Communist targets along the Korean theater. Deputy reports from MacArthur’s communique describe withdrawal as planned and necessary for better fighting positions.
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