Drastic move eyed to counter Russia veto at UN
Reports from Lake Success say the United States considers a bold step to counter Russia’s veto of a US pro posal for a United Nations Balkans border watch. Heschel Johnson and aides marshal countermeasures as the Security Council debate looms.
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Associated Press Lake Success
United States
Russia
Thdla
Australia
Balkan
U.N. Anl
Johnson
Washington
Marshall
Courter
Jalson
Security Council
Erie County Gains 19 707 in Six-Year Population Rise
State Planning Board estimates for Pennsylvania show Erie County adding 19 707 residents in the six-year span since 1940, raising total to 200 606. Crawford County rose 4 874, while 35 counties declined and Philadelphia posted a 854 percent gain.
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State Planning Board
Erie County
State Comerce Department
Crawford County
Wathivactte
Ustimabes
Philadelphia
Montgomery
Delaware and
Bucks
Iellen
Blate Bureau of Vitel Btlisiics
Penix Oylquailn
French Prison Fire Fatal to 22
Paris reports a fatal prison fire blamed on a lightning strike. A third story blaze at a women's facility destroyed a workroom storing celluloid and acetone used in cheap jewelry making, killing several inmates and workers.
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Paris
Fouratory
Early Fall retail revival seen as schools reopen
Merchants report rising early August sales and a stronger fall outlook as vacation ends and schools begin. Buyers anticipate more merchandise and price relief from federal changes aiding veterans. Local dealers expect a steady pickup through September and October as summer doldrums fade.
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Corey Stuoralwuts
Vhs Barry Denters
Wetler
Corry
Belsk
Boealess
Los Merehandisers
North Center Street
Unis
Ayeld
Corty
Accused Ex Soldier Faces Three Plea Choices
Pittsburgh reports Alexander Van Der Dott, 24, charged with removing and concealing records and photographs tied to the Los Alamos atomic bomb project. Indicted July 14, he is free on 71000 bail and may plead guilty or offer no defense. He is a Princeton University student from Ith Lehanon.
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Pittsburgh
Alexander van der Dott
Los Alamos
N. M
Santa Fe
Kimney Owen M
Burris
von der Luft
Princeton
Ith Lehanon
Columbus Dam Restoration Hopes Fade Amid Permits Delays
The Columbus dam restoration faces long odds as no permit for reconstruction has been issued. Efforts from Harrisburg and local groups have yielded no progress, with four months since flood damage and only a few construction days left. Officials cite apathy and political influence delaying action, while fund-raising and stump removal plans remain stalled.
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Columbus
Harrisburg
Ele Nens
Department of Forests and Waters On
State Fist Commission
Coluntus
Epitire
Superforts Begin One Stop Flight To Washington
An Associated Press report from Tokyo dated July 41 describes Superfortress bombers starting a one stop flight to Washington for Air Force Day. The squadron plans Anchorage as the only scheduled stop with a noon Pacific arrival, covering about 7,086 miles across the North Pacific and North America, aiming to showcase long range capability for the Army Air Forces.
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Associated Pree
Tokyo
Washington
U. S
Arial Milgho
Armay-Air Force
Anchorage
Alaska
North Pacific
Canada
United States
Lomj Ulstsyce
Jeimeel
Air Force
United
Bates
Rain and Hailstorm Flood Pittsburgh Streets
Heavy rains and hail struck Pittsburgh causing damage to homes and start of a fire. Lightning hit several houses with one blaze at J. W. Redvers residence 4839 Linwood Avenue Hortside. Seven people were found by firefighters to be affected. Temperatures were forecast to drop from around 30 to 60 tonight.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Preas
J. W. Redvers
Linwood Avenue
Hortside
Two British Sergeants Die in Hebrew Underground Attack
Bodies of two British sergeants kidnapped by the Jewish Underground were found hanged and blown apart by a booby trap after soldiers attempted to recover them near Natanya. British and Palestine officials vowed action as Attlee summoned the cabinet.
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Attlee
Associated Prose
Jerusalem
Irgur Zvai Leumi
Dewisht
Natanya
Howre Biter Treiins
Therusalem
London
Pelme
Palestine
Clifford Marlin
Mervyn Paice
Grenadier
James Prittle
Carter T. Davidson
Associated
Priess
Hein
Martin
Federal Rent Office Signals No Action On Rents
Washington July 31 the Federal Rent Control Office said it will take no further action to decontrol rents on 614 remaining units under control. The agency plans to study local advisory boards under the new rent law before any decontrol decisions and will wait for recommendations from regional boards before proceeding.
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Federal Office
Washington
Federal
Frank R. Creetion
Trevelop
Toral Board
Corry Hospital Contract Talks Stall Over Plane Deal
Uncertainty shadows a dispute between Corry Memorial Hospital Association and Pittsburgh based Whe Flosptta over renewal terms. Officials warn action may be taken if the contract lapses as membership funds fail to cover planned services.
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Corry
Gavey Memorial Hospital
Brivice Resuetation of
Pittsburgh
Cory Memorial Hose
Hp Pittsbursh
Corry Institution
le Cony Bond
Hospital Region Association
Phils Rea
Corris
Khim Thas
Suber
Qwestern Pennsylvania
Clark Claims 900 Railroads Overcharged War Material Shipments
Washington report outlines Justice Department action against shipping firms for alleged unjust wartime landing mat rate overcharges. Cases cover mats shipped January 1, 1942 to June 30, 1946 from eastern points to 40 Pacific ports. Treasury release lists receipts and expenditures with total debt figures.
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Washington
General Clarke
Interstaty Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Justice Department
Perlayinat Aols
Clark Imas
Hey
Prisoner Recaptured at Eastern State Penitentiary Farm
John W. McConnell aged 24 was recaptured by guards at the Eastern State Penitentiary prison farm at Chesterford last night hours after he escaped.
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Philadelphia
John W. McConnell
Pententiary
Chatarford
Taft Boom Under Way as Bricker Steps Aside
Taft gains momentum for 1946 Republican presidential bid as Sen. John Bricker withdraws from the race. State observers anticipate a party unity move and a GOP congressional delegation conference while Taft weighs a formal announcement after a western trip.
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Taft
Bricker
Associated Presa
Columbus
Daily 11—Chinen
Robert A. Tali
John W. Bricker
Republicat
Homssa
Tni
Ohio
New York
Congress
Howeven
Indonesians Claim Sweeping Gains in Java
Indonesian republican forces report advancing on Batavia from multiple directions and retaking Tangerang Sei Pong and Tyimene as Dutch authorities claim the moves are false. Dutch notes outline autonomous islands Bangka and others, under a plan for a Dutch led United States of Indonesia by 1949.
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Java
Stanley Swinton
Batavia
Tangerang
Seipong
Tyimene
Baayia
Netherlands
Britain Eyes Economic Moves To Avert Crisis
July dispatches report Britain considering high level moves including possibly cutting imports from the United States to steady the pound and ease the economic crisis. In Washington, hearings on film industry matters begin as President Truman signs a large food and non military War Department appropriations bill allocating funds to Pennsylvania river projects.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
Wade
Sir Salford Cripps
Paris
William J. Clayton
America
Dolbris
Washington
Truman
War Department
Pennsylvania
Conemaugh River
East Branth
Clarion River
Punxwtawney
Sunebury
Williamsport
Ridgway Man Cited by FBI Over Threat Letter
Pittsburgh FBI reports charge against Pushler 26 of Ridgway Pa for sending a threatening letter to Elk County district attorney Blatt. Agent A M Fletcher said the letter warned blood will be spilled before week’s end and was mailed from Buffalo New Jersey on July 7. Portaler electro chemist from Ridgway under arrest on security bond violation charge, per police chief Hill.
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Pushler
Ridgway
Blait
Elk County
Buffalo
Fincher
Portaler
Rideway
Noo
Harry Hill
State Highway Costs Rise to 27 Million Yearly
Pennsylvania's State Highways Department reports annual maintenance costs at about 27 million dollars for the year ending May 31. The highway system has grown to over 19,500 miles and more than 20,300 bridges since 1941, with snow removal costs reaching 7.25 million and wage and material costs rising overall.
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Harrigburg
Pennsylvania
State
Army and Navy Stand Revealed in Kaiser's Planes Debates
Senate records reveal Lt. Gen. Lovett and others opposed diverting materials to Kaiser Hughes wartime planes. The Navy and Army chiefs warned against shifting scarce resources from combat airframes to the Kaiser Hughes fly boats. Lovett cited a 1949 memorandum noting no Army approval for such diversion and stressed inaction on mass production of cargo planes.
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Washington
Army-Navy
Senate
Rober A. Lovwt
Alule
Army
Navy
Robery P. Patterson
al Way
Alot
Lovett
Bir
Pattersonr
Donald M. Nelson
Whale~ Man of the War Production Board
Henry J. Kaiser
Howard Hughes
Aeronautical
Nelson
WPB
Kaiser-Hughes Company
Wargas Flaines
Katrer
Derwylle Kalser
Lavsk
Senate Group
Hughes
Paterson Etter
Lavett
Paving Surface Test Underway In City Streets
An experimental preswarm asphalt pavement technique is being tested today in the city. The project, linked to a North Center treat and dust control measures, uses warm days to set and protect the surface. Heavy rollers will compact the material as road contractors and the Highway Department oversee the trial.
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North Center
Nile Strips
Heriliroad Graphes
Highway Department
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