Western powers seal 50 year union pact to curb communism
France Britain Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands and the Benelux pact to bind five nations in a political economic and military union aimed at countering Soviet influence. The treaty text with a preamble and ten clauses will be signed in Brussels next week after final government approval.
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Masaryk Mourning Line Extends Two Miles In Prague
A two mile line of mourners formed at Prague's Czertin palace for Foreign Minister Masaryk’s bier. Masaryk’s body lay in state from dawn until evening while crowds, including schoolchildren, passed by. In a separate note, a Treasury report dated March 10 shows total debt and expenditures totaling 254 billion.
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Czech Reds Tighten Controls Over Nation
Prague The Communist government in Czechoslovakia strengthens its grip with a reorganization and registration push. They claim the capture and execution of non Communist plots and report the suicide of Jase Herod in Moravia jail after confessing to a military conspiracy. Premier Klement Gottwald’s administration seeks to cement control, with party leaders guiding key budgets and foreign affairs, and a move to legalize action committees that supported the new regime.
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Corry Man George Mallos Dies in Erie Home
George Mallos aged 51 died of a heart attack in his rooming house in Erie after a stomach illness. He had lived in Corry and Johnsonburg with business ties to Peter Girns and George Pappas. Survivors include Greek relatives. services set at Bracken-Keating Funeral Home with burial in Flue Grove Cemetery.
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Jury considers Meyers evidence in subornation case
A ten man two woman jury began deliberations at 10:40 a m today in Washington on Maj. Gen. Bennett E Meyers accused of witness tampering and subornation of perjury for urging another man to lie to a Senate inquiry. The 52 year old Meyers is retired and stripped of honors after a three week trial.
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Gas Allocation Extended by Federal and State Agencies
Federal Power Commission authorized continued daily gas allocation of 10 to 900,000 cubic feet for the area. New York State Public Service Commission announced the extension directing Texas Eastern Transmission Co to continue the emergency allotment to Pennsylvnia Gas Co and TrroQuois Gas Co until April. The emergency supply, already extended, aimed to ease the ongoing gas shortage during the cold period.
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Truman Denies Pearson Story in White House Denial
President Truman dismissed a Pearson column claim as all a lie and falsehoods, calling the report defamatory gossip. He criticized the piece as out of bounds and said readers should judge the accuracy by official remarks, insisting he had not made the quoted statements.
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Fire damages Windsor Electric building in Erie blaze
Damage estimated at 12,000 dollars after an early morning fire in an Erie five story building occupied by the Windsor Electric Co and the Erie Meter System. Fire Chief Laurente said flames started in an elevator shaft as a heating unit overheated. Three fire companies fought the fire before control was reached.
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Senate Republicans push 4.7 billion tax cut plan
Senate leaders set action on a 4.7 billion tax relief bill next week after a 10 to 1 vote in the finance committee. The measure mirrors the House plan with targeted rate cuts by income, aiming to win Democratic votes to override a veto.
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Factional fight splits Pennsylvania Democrats as Scarf resigns
Jackson B. Scarl accuses party leaders of selfish conduct splitting the Democratic party in the Commonwealth. He resigns as secretary of the Democratic State Committee days after Auditor General Wagner issues a politics ban affecting all department employees. Mickle confirms the resignation and notes his own role.
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Snowy day relief efforts as storms sweep the nation
Corry and surrounding areas report seven inches of snow with road crews clearing highways and city streets. Trains run late yet buses hold schedules while statewide cold and heavy damage due to severe weather ripple from the Rockies to Texas.
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Evacuate U S Consulate After Bomb Plot Fails
Jerusalem reports say a bomb threat led to evacuation of the U S consulate near the Jewish agency building where a blast killed 13 and injured nearly 100. Security moved out staff after a warning call. no explosives found. The Jewish agency weighed a proposed merger with Hagannah as Arab-Israeli tensions flare.
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Erie Taxi Thieves Nabbed In Ohio
Erie police report three suspects Clarence Smith Howard Binck and Anna Loop all of Erie arrested after lifting a taxi and fleeing with 71 dollars. Their stolen cab crashed into a utility pole near Youngstown early today. Captain William Holden identifies the trio and names Jesse Li Brothers as the taxi owner.
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Chamber of Commerce Directors Set to Elect Officers
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet for the annual reorganization session and their regular bi monthly meeting. Officers to be elected include president Philip Zalmeck vice president Data Fogle and treasurer Paul Meerdinit.
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Partition plan fades in import amid U S Russia tension
March 12 report from New York notes worsening U S Russia relations threaten Palestine partition. Delegates say Palestine may become a minor item in the broader crisis as Truman administration seeks action. Gromyko warns of walkout if further mediation fails. Arabs spurn mediation unless partition is scrapped. Jews favor partition.
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Bodies Recovered From Delveda Sinking After River Excursion
Reports from Chile state pinty-aile bodies have been recovered from the excursion steamer Delveda which sank yesterday in the Imperial River. Several passengers remain missing as rescue efforts continue. In other news the United Nations Commission approves May elections in Korea to form an independent national government. Geneva airport officials report a missing four or five Americans aboard a test flight from Geiers to Rome.
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Harmony pleas meet deaf ears in Dems ranks
Washington March 12 Two Dixie senators spoke on the eve of a showdown meeting of southern governors as party rebels prepared to clash over civil rights policy. President Truman urged restraint while promising to help. southern critics intensified their attacks on anti poll tax, anti merging and anti dimout measures.
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Draft Boards In State Could Act Within 24 Hours
In Harrisburg March 12 Adjutant General Frank A Weber said Pennsylvania National Guard could mobilize Selective Service within 3 to 46 hours in an emergency. He noted draft plans are independent of recent world events and emphasized readiness to act.
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State Dept Leaders Call for Calm Judgment in Cold War Rhetoric
President Truman and Secretary Marshall urged restraint amid rising Cold War tensions with China and the Soviet bloc. The leaders emphasized temperate policy, calm thinking, and steady proceeds, while outlining early steps toward European recovery and allied unity.
Driver Cited for Violations in Tractor Incident
A driver named Motiere G. Bowers of Beaver, Po, faced two more offenses after a large tractor with 1946 license plates was found parked on West Maint street. Police charged him with operating without a valid owner’s card and other infractions, tying the incident to local city units and investigations.
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