Flood Death Toll Rises in West Virginia
A six county flash flood in north central West Virginia left 21 dead and 33 missing. At least 12 family members vanished from a birthday party home in Smithsburg and Weston suffered extensive damage with about 200 homes destroyed. Property losses top 2 million dollars as towns along the South Fork Huston River faced record flood levels.
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Associated Press
West Union
W. Va
Tne
West Viewin
Wirera
Clyde Bailey
Smithsbuire
Bailey
Glso
Davis
Charles Bailey
West Union Hospital
Wis
Clits
Priser
T. 7
Cooper
Stalthburg
Sind
Aumentia
Hustel
Tae
Ray Rowball
Beres
Jons
Harland Hodge
Chistles Bridge
Nanuigé
Dilworth accuses Fine of evading debate in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 26 Dem candidate Dilworth accuses Republican opponent John Fine of dodging eight planned public debates. Dilworth says Fine has not answered the invitation, calling it a sign of evasion and political boss behavior. The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader sought comment from Fine who replied it is too hot to discuss the matter. Concurrently in London a Conservative MP urged the use of atomic bombs against Northern ports controlled by Communists.
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Fine
Philadelphia
Demoéraire Aubernitorin
Richardson Dilworth
John Fine
Thie
Kerisade
Finemore Ira
Tine
Wilkes-Barre
London
Britain
Peter Geoffrey Roberts
Coldstream Guards
Heatwave Beats Down on Corry Residents Yesterday
Mercury soared to 85 in Corry as residents sought relief at Wesame tills and Canadohtand Findley ake. Crowds gathered at large water points while traffic swelled on state routes, with police reporting heavy congestion across the city.
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Hunidreda
Corry
Wesame
Canadohtand Findley Ake
Marke
U S RUSHES PREPARATIONS 10 ARMS FOR KOREA
The United States moves to reinforce South Korea with ten F-51 aircraft and other materiel. Defense high officials say lend-lease funds approved, ships and air cover planned from Japan to Seoul and Inchon. Evacuation for civilians and protection of envoys noted as priority.
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Japan
South Korea
Associated Press
Tokyo
United States
Myedethie
Lendgu
Panes Trust
Ingron
Seoul
Polis Young
Soukth Kona
Fknrea
MyeAsthur
South Kkorea
Kerwin
Westransport
Wil
Air Force
Clear Tax Bill For House Action
Washington June 26 The 1.01 billion dollar excise tax cutting bill was cleared today for House consideration on an all-or-nothing basis. The House rules committee approved procedures barring amendments, opening for debate on the House floor with limited GOP flexibility to propose a substitute. Republicans label the measure a phony tax reduction and have not disclosed strategy.
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House
Washington
House Rules Committee
Penalty Dates Set for City Taxes After Saturday
City treasurer warns penalties apply after next Saturday with a two percent rebate for early payment. About $102,195 in tax cards issued for February through March and April remain unpaid on real estate and per capita du duplicates totaling $25,050. To date $60,554 has been paid on real estate. only $11,686 of the per capita levy has been received.
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Tone Mullen
Elty
Fry
Dae
Violence flares in mile strike in Pittsburgh area
Four new Were arresters in mile strike during water management talks in Pittsburgh area. Three men, arrested by Beaver County police, face robbery conspiracy and munimous ralsehtel charges. a fourth faces conspiracy to robbery. Names cited include William Unruh, Lee Rain, Patrick Scala, and George Sullivan. A hijacked milk truck and driver assault are noted as context. Negotiations in the seven-county strike ended without progress.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Mille Strikeiolénee
WNL
Beaver County
Bell
William Unruh
Stonewood
Lee Rain
Pell Township
Patrick Scala
George Sulivan
Pitts
Franien
Adusher
Y Reed
Midland
Benter
Nis Jond
Jack Davis
Harry A Tevis
ABL
of Union
Local Riders Place In Sunday Horse Show Events
Local riders earned top positions at a Sunday horse show sponsored by the P and J Subdle Club near Bern Line Linesville. Winners included Mrs Bonnie Darrey and Miss Rose Darrow first in western, Leo Notlinger second, Mrs Val Clayton fourth in stock horse, Miss Peery Fox seventh in children's western equitation, Grant Spelling third in baz rice, Max Manwaring first in open jump, and Robert Spencer third in open jump. Next show will be at Connesit with the Circle Club sponsoring.
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Clute
Bern Line
Linesville
Hose
Bonnie Darrey
Rose Darrow
Leo Notlinger
Val Clayton
Peery Fox
Grant Spelling
Baz Rice
Max Manwaring
AFL Switchmen Strikes Over Shorter Week Pay Impasse
Chicago report on a four thousand strong strike by AFL switchmen across major western railroads. Workers demand a 40 hour week at eight dollars and a 31 cent per ton wage boost, rejecting a lower plan. Standstill threatens passenger and freight service as talks with a federal board continue and other unions eye possible action.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ted Vietowe
Lionas
Nbs
Ue Schtermer
Union
Marth Ametica
Rock Island
Western Pacific
Great Northern
M Qawsi
Wentral
Delaware, Lackinnanan and Westerns Railroad
Rerma
Jorana
Tiestelkee Gendine
Aten
Myers Predicts Rent Control End Next June
Washington June 26 Democratic Senate leader Myers of Pennsylvania predicts federal rent control will end next year after ceilings expire He says Congress will require local or state controls if needed and urges prompt passage of state rent control legislation in response to housing shortages. Erickson Sentenced In New York two years and a 430000 fine for he a nationwide bookmaking kingpin after a quarter century in betting operations.
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Washington
Senate
Myers
Pennsyl- Wattin
Congress
Elors
Myes
Toca
Union City Pilot Hurt In Plane Crash With Two Sons Escape
Union City pilot Maul O Lynne 38 and his two sons escaped after a Sea Bee plane crashed into a swamp near Union City airport during takeoff. Lyons, manager of HB Lyne Mfg. Co., suffered a broken shoulder and other injuries while the craft valued at 35000 was destroyed.
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Union City
Maul O Lynne
Unien Giy Fe
Paul Ih
Shiloh
Lyons
Lyme
Ornate
HB Lyne Mfg
Japan
Carinds Ceverit
Stocks tumble as Korean War spooks market
New York trading opened with heavy selling after war news. Radio Corp fell about 1.17, Bethlehem Steel slid to 85.78, US Steel vanished from early quotes as broad declines continued and volume surged.
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New York
Noble
Raniwel
Radio Cor
Unis
Landon
Duff Questions Probe Legality In Pennsylvania Campaign Spending
Gov James A Duff questions legality of a planned Senate probe into Republican primary expenditures. He argues the federal act lacks primary spending regulation and accuses Democrats of smear tactics while pledging to support the investigation. Viable entities include Senator Gillette and Pennsylvania campaigns amid reports of substantial spending.
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Harrisburg
Jamey A. Duf
Pennsylvania
Dult
Aueli
Gillette
Senate
Privitenes
Etern
Gillette Bate
GOP
State Elections Bureau
Duff
U. S
John S. Pine
Richardson Osworth
Gall Eeger
Dutt
Search for lost plane shifts to Lake Michigan wreck area
Rescue teams comb the Lake Michigan shoreline near St Joseph Michigan for a Northwest Airlines jet believed to have crashed. Coast Guard cutters prepare to probe the wreckage as investigators sift through debris and human remains from the disaster that left 58 people dead.
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Associated Press
St, Joseph
Mich
Stunean
Lake Michigan
Marthwest Airlines
Jelt Tielu
Teaey
Gilkey
Uyy
Pui Bertsenter
NWA Lor
Anme Pic
Plum
Coast Guard
Hhe
Nathanial ( Fulford
Witch Coast Guard District
New York
Minneapolis
Pittsburgh Storm Causes Heavy Damage and Injuries
Pittsburgh suffered extensive damage after weekend rains. Ten people were injured when two trolleys were struck by lightning, three hospitalized, and utilities and roads disrupted. Nearly three inches of rainfall caused flooding in low-lying areas, with the West End and Sawmill Run areas hardest hit. Traffic through Liberty tubes paused for hours, and Turtle Creek tragedy saw 17 year old Philip Davis drown while attempting to retrieve a rubber raft.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Lwo
West End
Sawmill Run Boulevard
Kensville Road
Liberty Tubes
Saw Mill Run
West Liberty Avenue
Philip Davis
Docker's Hollow
Araddock
Turtle Creek
Port Penny Bridge
Youngsters Plan for Annual Soap Box Derby Event
Louis Hanuu, Summer recreation director, announced entry blanks for the upcoming soap box derby are available at the Thomas garage. Cars must have four wheels and steering gear and meet general rules published in the Journal. Entries must be filed by 4 0 p m July 19 at the Journal attics.
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Altroyeh
Guile Pari
Phong
Eline
Cleveland Tbhons
Toad Cheyenne
Corky Jounes
Thotas
Down South
Mit
Louis Hannu
Suomner
Dirvctoy
Thomas
Starling
Sauarday
Corry Couple Hurt In Wreck Early Morning
Howard McCray aged 18 of 297 West Smith Street and Fairie Cullen 20 of 608 Concord Street were treated at Westfield Memorial Hospital after an early morning crash. McCray suffered burns and cuts while Cullen had a head injury and facial wounds. both were expected to recover and discharge within a day or two.
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Howard McCray
Smith Street
Fairiie Cullen
Concord Street
Westfield Memorial Hospital
Murray
New York State
Bo- Hee
Buffalo
Niagara
West Port Lane
McCray
Mise Guillen
MacArthur Suspends Akahata for 300 Days in Japan
General MacArthur orders suspension of the Japanese Communist party newspaper Akahata for 300 days. This follows recent purges including 20 central executive committee members in June and 17 top editorial staff barred from work. He urged moderating leadership to steer Akahata.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Communist Party
Akahata
Japan
Akihata
Shigeru Yoshida
MstArthur
Pld
Invasion Tops South Korea as North Seizes Uijongbu
North Korean troops captured Uijongbu and repelled a South Korean counterattack near the Seoul line. Russian backing and a northern thrust jeopardize about 30,000 Republic of Korea forces, with rapid southward advances and continued bombardment as dawn approaches.
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Seoul
Uijongbu
Poin
Russi
Uijonghir
Ortiley Grethin
Adyives
Kangmung
Dijong
Ijomsbu
Mandte Tniste
Sihn Sung Mofist
Sihn’ Sung My
Ail
Tijongbu
Truman Backs UN Peace Effort Amid Korean War Skirmishes
President Truman pledged full support for United Nations efforts to end aggression in Korea. He urged swift UN action to restore peace and cited the need for unity at the Security Council. Frontline reports describe heavy fighting near Seoul with northern forces advancing and southern troops regrouping under pressure.
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Washington
Truman
United Nations
United States
Serusity Council
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