Airliner Wreckt near Mount Carmel Kills 39
An United Airlines DC-6 plowed into a 60,000 volt power line near Mount Carmel Pennsylvania killing 39 aboard including theatrical producer Earl Carroll. Investigators and airline teams comb the wreckage for causes as power is restored and families await certification of bodies.
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Cab
Associated Press
MT. Carmel
United Aires
Diego
Cali
New York
Maines
Tecoenton
Joseph
Pluett
York
Investi
Talled Airlines
Douglas Alerk Co
Fluek
Currency Reform Triggers German Buying Frenzy
Western Germany moves to a new Deutsche mark as currency reform nears. Stores empty, shelves swept, prices soar on black market as citizens hoard goods before the change. Officials aim to curb inflation and stabilize postwar economy to support recovery.
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Frankfurt
Germany
U.S
Toad
Lyilg
Blue Bonnet Inn opens west of Corry on Route 6
The Blue Bonnet Inn on Route 6 just west of Corry formally opens with a groundbreaking set for next Wednesday. Owner Carl Swanson built the stone faced building and will operate a sandwich lunch and dinner service with Sunday dinners soon. The inn seats 80 and plans to finish the second floor for tourists. Assistance comes from Mr and Mrs Frank Hepler and Mrs Floyd Dougherty will head the kitchen. Atlantic gasoline products will be supplied and a service station will be available.
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Corry
Carl Swanson
Swanson
Atlantic
Sivanson
Frank Hepler
Mire
Floyd Doueherty
Sparta Carnival Parade to Feature Fire Department Representation
Sparta’s big carnival parade tops the event with 46 marching units and fire engines registered. The procession starts at 7 30 p m led by the American Legion followed by Coleman Band and Vernon township group, expected to be the largest yet.
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Shaniabancy
Gates
Coury Hospital board urged to decide on press information policy
The Coury Hospital board faces a request to set policy on who can withhold information from the press. The Journalists seek a ruling after two incidents where news was not reported promptly and later spread widely, including a radio broadcast. The Journalists warn against further secrecy and urge clear criteria to prevent hidden news from reaching residents.
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Coury Hospital
Ists
Edgar Alexander
Waiitt
Tme
Hout After & Wurse
Corry Hospital
Gowry
Judge set to sentence Finn Monday morning
John G. Finn 25 of Stamford Connecticut found guilty of assault and murder of a New York City nurse in August. He was convicted of second degree murder and faces a lengthy prison term plus a $1000 fine.
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Finn
Lake George
John G. Finn
Stamford
Conn
New York City
Miso Remie
Rio
George Réimeina
Maxionin
Hennaki Hye
Skepticism, Offers Mark Postwar Diplomatic Push
U S officials remain doubtful about major Soviet concessions as new talks surface. Yugoslavia offers to settle U S claims, Bulgaria backs negotiations with the Greek government, and Russia backs a ten nation conference on Danube navigation. Soviet moves aim to bolster peace credentials ahead of the UN gathering.
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Alloviated
Washington
Europe
Yugoslavia
United States
Bulgaria
Jim Washington
Butegavian
Russia
Danube
Finland
Romania
Hunseriny
Sovies
United Nations General Assembly
Paris
Palestine
David Ben-Gurion
Ismagi
Ford car show draws large crowd at Powell Motor Co
More than 450 people visited the Powell Motor Co showroom in the first three hours as new Ford cars went on display. Officials expected over 1,900 testing and viewing during the event with machines signed for and a wide interest as the display opened to the public.
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Powell, Motor Co
Draft Bill Cleared by House in Delayed Service Vote
The House approved a delayed service draft bill allowing enlistment at age sixteen with future active duty limits. A Senate version calls for two years of service and includes volunteer options. conferees face sharp debate over the final form.
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Associated Uyess
Washington
House
Senate
Benige Albuster
Glen Taylor
Henry A. Waller
Taylor
Tyth
Congres
Bammer
Marsnall Thebwir Mizhi
Halysé
Crow
FIRE SCHOOL TO START HERE
Fire school to start next Wednesday night with 25 Stanford Hose Company members registered. Charles Barcia, fire inspector, will lead the course covering all firefighting aspects including water and chemical fire, rescue work, and apparatus testing. sessions invite interested firemen to enroll at Pennsylvania State College for statewide training.
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Stanford Hose
Charles Barcia
Siie
Milirse
Barcls
Pennsy-l Yanis State College
Treasury Report Shows June 16 Figures in Washington
The U S Treasury reports on June 16 a balance of 773,888,721 dollars with expenditures totaling 14,039,084,00 and receipts of 908,591 133,945. The document notes the national debt figure as a closed matter in Washington D C and provides essential accounting figures for public record.
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Treasury
Wassengton
D. C
U.S. Treasury
Sillan
Taft Stassen presidential deal in making reported
Associated Press reports talks between Taft and Stassen to join on a Republican ticket. Aides indicate conditions may block an agreement while debates focus on who would carry key states and whether Vantenburg or Dewey could alter plans. Timing and alignment of Michigan and New York supporters loom large.
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Associated Press
Philadelpha
Tatt
Stussen Maeters
Mik
Shisson
Wiuk
Iit Vtdce
Arthur Vantenbens
Stassen
Seward
Thomas J. Devey
New York
Vannenbers
Stissen
Michigan
Suurrelay
US to ship jet unit to Europe for August deployment
June 18 report says the 36th Fighter Wing based at Albrook Field in the Canal Zone will move to Germany, departing August 15. Other items note President Truman returning to Washington and ongoing debate over a September declaration on sending 8,000 tons of pipe for a Saudi pipeline project.
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United States
Europe
Air
Panama
Germany
36Th
Albrook Field
Canal Zone
Teave Hom
Washington
Vrumma
Park
Phe Chtet
Union Station
Welam
Unite
Saudi Arabia
Oll Neldy
Tite Meditermimean
Greek Situation Remains Critical
President Truman told Congress that the Greek situation remains critical. He cited stepped up American efforts to bolster the Greek economy and Army, saying U S aid would continue under the Truman Doctrine to aid free peoples against Communist aggression.
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Saray
Washington
Truman
Congres
Greece
Velny
Relio
Mecumar
TL Bs
United States
Inkeres
Pair Arrested in Burglary at Chautauqua
A youthful New York couple Varney Dowd 24 Darien and Nancy Gray 18 Buttle were nabbed in Dunkirk this morning and booked on an open charge while investigated for four burglaries including one at Chautauqua Lake. Police found a Fraser car with mismatched plates and a large quantity of silver including wedding presents destined for Miss Claris. Four children died and a fifth injured in a fire at two wooden homes near Longues.
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New York State
Varney Dowd
Darien
Nancy Gray
Buttle
Dunkirk
Chautauta Lake
Davis
Victoria
Chautauqua Lake
Jean Clark
Woelooke
Everling
Hogont
Ant
Claris
Mars
Westfield Carracks
New York
Fraser
Dowd
Buffalo
Oig
Corry Couple Seeks $1240 Over Trimmed Tree Dispute
Howard and Annabelle Pier and Sharles and Elizabeth Bell face a civil claim in Ere county over a South Street tree. The Parks allege neighbors trimmed the tree, damaging it and causing an eyesore. they seek $1,240 plus court costs for removal and damages.
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Corry
South South Street
Howard
Annabelle Pier
Sharles
Elizabeth Bell
Ere County
Utter
Union Ballots In Special Meet This Afternoon
A narrow 19 vote margin sent 340 union workmen of the Corry James town Mfg Corp plant off the job early in a special last minute meeting. The vote to all was 150 13 with nearly all ballots cast. The plant was shut at 1 80 this morning under the pre arranged strike hour.
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Corry-Jamestown
de As Hilisizom
Uml
Phint
Ty James Odess
U. S. Conciliaiin
Cil
Neavilatine Committee
PLC
Nur
Hillstrom
Donald Higgins
Trial opens for Japanese guard Kawakita at Los Angeles
The trial of Tombya Kawakita, a former Japanese prison guard accused of atrocities against American captives, opens in federal court. U S Attorney James Carter says more than a score of Marines and sailors will testify about abuse Kawakita allegedly inflicted while interned on Honshu. Kawakita, born in California near Calexico, returned to the United States after Japan’s war effort and later studied at a Tokyo university.
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Tombya
Kawakita
Kawakling
Honshu
Calexico
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