President to speak to Congress on Greek loan
President plans to address a joint session of Congress in Washington to discuss the proposed Greek loan. The discussion centers on an aid package around 250 million pounds and follows Britain's stance on commitments tied to George’s government. Senator Vandenberg spoke of the plan, with Truman declining to elaborate on details.
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Fotse
Seale
Greece
United States
Britain
George
Athens
Vandenberg
Witter
Truman
Bread Prices Rise Across Cities Amid Wheat Surge
A Chicago dispatch reports bread prices jumping one to three cents in many cities as wheat prices soar. Corry, Pennsylvania stores say local bakeries have not yet raised prices, with Corry’s average loaf at 13 cents. Nationally, New York, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and other cities see increases from one to two cents per loaf.
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New York
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Detroit
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Ind
Los Angeles
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Texas
Oklahoma
Northiwest
Bour Press
SoVernMeHakundey
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Independence Hall Fire Threat Flares Into Night
A two hour blaze damaged four story brick Independence Hall area structures in Philadelphia. Sparks reached 200 feet as flames threatened the shrine. The Hootery Company warehouse and nearby buildings suffered heavy damage with losses around $100,000. Twenty four firefighters were overcome by smoke but none seriously.
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Philadelphia
America
Independence | Hall
Bremen
Philadel
Pills Companies
Independence Hall
Ey Hootery Company
Girard Life Insurance Company
Shira Fon
Attempt Made On Life Of President Of The Philippines
An attempt to assassinate President Manuel Roxas occurred in Manila as a hand grenade was hurled toward his platform at Plaza Miranda in Quiapo. Roxas was unharmed, but photographer Emilio Maglalad was wounded by shrapnel as police cordoned the grandstand and evacuated the crowd.
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Philippines
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Roxas Malsean
Emilio Maglaland
Roxas
Prosecution to End Case Against Johnson Today
A witness testified in the conspiracy trial of former Federal Judge Albert W. Johnson that a Bethlehem Steel attorney protested he did not want to be blackmailed by co defendant John Memolo. The case includes charges of conspiracy obstructing justice and defrauding the United States in receiverships and reorganizations. Government notes indicate the treasury reported expenditures and balances in Washington.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Albert W. Johnson
Bethlehem Steel Corporation Company
John Memolo
Harry W. Munford
Zeranton
Williamsport
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Bethlehem
Miller A. Johnson
Donna M. Johnson
Cant
Albertc W. Johnson, Jr
Memolo
Jaco Greenes
United States
Johnson
Mum
Fohnagns
Mumford
Stetiilehiam Wns
Hince
tax plan avoids general sales or income levy in pa budget
Governor Duff plans a budget proposal in Harrisburg that would raise about 100 million dollars in new taxes without a general sales or income levy. Proposals include higher taxes on gas, cigarettes and other luxuries, plus boosts to beer, tobacco, inheritance, and corporate taxes, with talks of a capital stock tax and potential postwar funding for state projects.
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Duff
Pennsylvania Genes Assembly Tomareuny
Mncreages
Brite School Commission
Bulls Peneline
Bildnet
Piyey
Stamp 11 Good for 10 Pounds Sugar Under Ration Plan
Washington March 10 The Office of Temporary Controls said Stamp No 11 in the sugar ration plan becomes valid April 1 for 10 pounds of sugar. Stamp No 6 0% for five pounds ends March 31. Stamp 11 remains valid through September 30 with a second 10 pound stamp to be validated July 1 if sugar imports meet projections.
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Washington
Spire
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OBA
Lilienthal Confirmed by Senate Confirmation Vote Report
Asvociatea Press reports that the Senate confirmed Lilienthal and approved commission nominations. W Wayneks, L Strauss, Dr. Rober Bacher, and Lumber T. Pike named to the commission. Curtill Wiljor named general manager. Key votes show Bricker opposed Lilienthal. Connally abstained on some counts. Hickenlooper noted forthcoming committee report.
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Washington
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David & Lallenshat Ag Ehaleiial
Alotile Mierey Commission
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Lo L. Strauss
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Wit Curtill Wiljor
Senator Bricker
Ronitaal
Ghatsman
Hickenlooper iRlowa
Texas
Bricker
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D-Cole
Hickenlooper
R-Towal
Comuitter
Merchants to Discuss Daylight Saving Time Changes
Cory Melail Mediaxity Association meets at Rita Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday March 18 to discuss Daylight Saving Time and store operations in the summer. The group plans to advocate Wednesday closing hours and may decide on a one hour clock shift this Swimmer season. Officers will be elected at next week’s meeting amid other business.
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Coryy Melail Mediaxity Association
Rita
Mareh
Resseles Brown
Carry Chamber of Commerce Sniti
Styntmer
Tage Beaumey
Coal strike leaders oppose court order in labor dispute
AP dispatch from Washington reports John L Lewis and key Mine Workers members oppose government demand for an immediate Supreme Court order to end the coal strike. Other items note a damage suit against Pennsylvania Railroad over the Red Arrow wreck near Gallitzin, Dena Condos seeking damages for injuries. Also announced are Truman appointing John E Peurifoy as assistant secretary of state and a Supreme Court ruling on an employers trust bargain with foremen.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Supreme Court
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Pictsborgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Red Arrow
Gallitz
Dena Condos
Pittsburgh
John E. Peurifoy
South Carolsu
Truman
Alate
Peurifoy
Gorvingy
Formosans Seek Self Rule From Chiang Kai-shek
Formosans today demanded self government from Chiang Kai-shek hours after he blamed Formosans with Communist sympathies and those who served with the Japanese for violence tied to demonstrations. Delegations from Formosan organizations accuse Chinese troops of brutal acts during February rioting, claim thousands killed, and press for autonomy within constitutional limits.
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Associated Press
Nanking
China Hal- Shek
Fov
Sik
Torranenl
Rod Cas
Chiang
Mmadyla
Formosa
Chen
Berty
Paris
Tsingtao
Shantung
No injuries in six weekend auto crashes near Union City
State Police report six weekend automobile crashes with no injuries. A Sunday evening collision three miles west of Union City, involving Wiveil Leslie and Rex Williams caused about 800 dollars damage after a rear impact on snow. A second crash near Corry on Route 6 involved Jos Semimelek and Willen Terlins, with a rollover but no injuries. police estimate total damage around 700 dollars and blame the other vehicle for the collision.
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Jn Cory
Union City
Wiveil Leslie
R. D
Waterford
Rex Williams
Corry
Jos Semimelek
Willian
Mrs Barkley Dies in Washington at 64
Mrs Alben W. Barkley wife of Senator Barkley died at 8 today after a long illness. She was 64. She was born November 14, 1880 in Ab Mayfield Virginia, daughter of Charles A. Brower and Laura Ma Hida Thomas Brower. She and Senator Barkley were married June 28, 1908.
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Barkley
Washington
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Mr Barkley
Dorothy Boer
Ab Mayfeld
Charles A. Brower
Laura Ma
Hida Thomas Bower
Bhe
Senalae Bakley
Mamet Jue
U S Occupation Converts Scrip To Curb Counterfeiting
March 10 report from Asvobumven Toryo states U S occupation orders require conversion of all 5 and 10 unit scrip to halt counterfeiting by non Americans. General MacArthur says counterfeiters active. $40,000,000 worth of scrip to be exchanged by 6 p.m. deadline. Exemption for pennies. Authorities warn of investigations into source networks.
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Asvobumven
MacArthur
War Department
U.S. Army
Heasainy Bers
Japan
Gas supplies boosted to half normal for industry
Industrial plants resume operations under a 25 percent gas allotment increase, lifting industrial consumption to 50 percent of normal. The Pennsylvania Gas Co raises supply from pipelines to rest of March and April, with 10,000 plus workers furloughed or recalled as plants stay open amid wartime demands.
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Washington, D. C
Power Commission
Biggd Lille
National Pier Gas Co
Corry
Pennsylvania Ga Co
Nationsl Fuel Gas Co
Eit
Gorey
Hve
Pittsburgh
Neh
Fire Destroys Farm Dwelling in Creek Area
A fire in the Emre Creek area destroyed a Molva McIntyre farm dwelling occupied by Vern Messenger and his wife. Discovered about 6 o clock Saturday by a passing motorist, firefighters from Cony and Clymer battled the blaze but the building and contents were a total loss. The Messengers were not home. origin believed to be overheated stove from the farm.
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Tire
Vern Messenger
Molva McIntyre
Emre
McMityres
Cony and Clymer
Departmente
Messenger
Mcintyre Farm
Attlee Faces Crucial Commons Test In Britain Crisis
Prime Minister Attlee leads a three day Commons debate on Britain's economic woes as Conservatives prepare to force a no confidence vote over coal shortages hindering industry. Labor, holding 99 seats to 180 for the opposition, seeks a strong majority to back measures to restore the economy.
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Associated Press
Condon
Labor
House of Commons
Britain
Commons
Ernie Loveland Retires At Ajax After 45 Years
Ernie Loveland of the Ajax Crank foundry retires March 18 after 45 years with the Corry industry. Born April 3, 1879 in Oldham England, he came to the U S with parents at age five and grew up on Shady Avenue. As foreman he led the foundry, handled time and pattern records, and plans to spend summers at Columbus County, hunting and fishing. Married August 5, 1903 to Hattie Patterson, he leaves four sons and three daughters and remains a devoted billiards player in this community.
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Coveland
Ajax Olans
Corry
Mr. Loveland
Tate James Loveland
Oldham
England
Shady Avenue
Ajax Coundry
Jamestown Man Stricken in Store Harmless Prank Incident
Jamestown man Prank Swanson supervisor of Quality Cash stores was struck with a heart attack while visiting a local Jamestown store. He received treatment from Dr J Guy Butters and was later moved to his home by Bracken Kearing ambulance.
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Jamestown
Waar Atrieken
Cony
J. Guy Butters Init
Bracken-Kear—ing
Marshall Plan for Germany Due for Early Airing
Bevin signals support for a four power alliance and an assured successor to Byrnes. He will press for adoption of his original treaty proposal, outlining postwar reconstruction and economic coordination for Germany amid Allied governance.
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Bevin
Byrnes
Parley Seeks Real Treaty Progress in Four Power Talks
London March 10 Foreign Minister Muluiovaid Ald Ameri and British counterparts discussed a four power basis for joint work. In Moscow Marshall pressed the United States plan for a four power alliance against Germany but faced cautious support from Bevin and Bidault. The meeting moved toward disarmament and a German peace framework with Ruhr controls and a central government, with Byrnes’ ideas cited as a guide. Continued coverage noted in Moscow reports and page updates.
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London
Muluiovaid Ald
Moscow
Marshall
United States
Germany
Bultsin
Berest Bev Ashe
Austria
Russias
George Bidault
France
Ruhr
James B. Byrnes
Bevin
Penny Lines at Sparta Blocked
Corry taxis were pressed into service early this morning to transport passengers to tinsel ity after a derailment near Spartansburg. A southbound freight on Pennsylvania Buffalo-Pittsburg Division derailed when its engine stripped side rods, causing a three hour delay before repairs allowed the train to resume. Passengers were moved by taxi to reach their destinations while the issue was cleared.
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Pennsylvania
Buffalo
la Cor
Schells
Bandit Pair Linked to Dozens of Thefts
Pittsburgh police announce the arrest of three men in a high speed chase spanning Greenburg to a city cemetery. Officers say the trio confessed to involvement in multiple robberies across the area, tying a string of incidents to the captured suspects.
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Pittsburgh
Sallie
Pennsylvania
Greenwbure
Morea
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