Labor Wins Third Vote as Attlee’s Government Survives
London reports Britain's Labor government clung to a slim Commons majority to defeat a third Conservative bid to curb spending. The tally stood 314 to 289 after Liberal support helped bolster the government against the attack on financing for steel and related sectors.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
House of Commons
Tahoite
Pendin Podeler
Wndnle
Labor Anvernment
Labor
Wton Churchil
Sucbionulieep Iron and Steel Industry
Churchill
Srs
Cash Fight
Stafford Cripps
Coal Price Hike Slated Today In Pittsburgh Area
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports expected retail price increases up to 25 cents a ton on most soft coal grades. Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co plans to announce a bridge policy today as dealers anticipate a wholesale rise, while smokeless coal stays steady. Retail prices currently range from 9.5 to 10.50 per ton depending on grade.
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Pittsburgh
Pittburgh
Pittsburgh Post-Cagette
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
Allied Warships Open Maneuvers In Caribbean Sea
American British and Canadian warships began joint exercises in the Caribbean near Vieques Island. Naval units assembled 150 miles south for a show of force against submarine opposition as part of a Pacific deployment buildup.
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Caribbean
Associated Press
Washington
Guan Uum Bay
Navy
Ute Pacific
Allamie
Une
Vieques Island
Missouri
Hrowel
Oil City Opposes Train Service Cut Plans
Oil City officials led by Mayor William A. Morek oppose PRR plans to remove the city’s quick passenger runs. They warn loss of rail ties to Buffalo and points south could strand Oil City, urging a limited Buffalo to Pittsburgh service instead and to send the idea to railroad authorities for consideration.
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Oil City
PRR. Cos
Chamber of Commere
Incut
Willant A. Morek
Dg Payne
Oity Chamber of Commerce Oye
PARR
Sail Corry
William A. Morek
Morek
P.ra
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Wayor
Aix
BRR
Pennsy Train Delayed by Freight Derailment Near Ridgway
The Pennsylvania Railroad morning passenger No. 581 arrived three hours late after a freight derailment damaged a short track stretch east of Ridgway. Wrecking crews cleared and back on the main line by 8 50 AM, with service normalizing later. only the freight and passenger trains were affected.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Ridgway
Pennsy
Cnry
St. Jee
Emporium Firiel
Warren
Penany
Air Force boosts range of B-29 Superfortresses across fleet
Washington reports the Air Force plans to extend B-29 and B-50 bomber reach by using more tankers and extended refueling. Nine Strategic Air Command groups will grow from 30 to 45 bombers per group and add 20 tanker planes each. With in-base refueling, B-29 range could rise from about 2,000 to 3,000 miles, enabling longer strikes and returns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Air Force
Strategic lx Command
Defense Department
Bonus-Relief Payment Dilemma Prompts State Meeting
Harrisburg March 1 The Pennsylvania State Board of Public Assistance convened a closed meeting to resolve how to keep veterans on relief rolls while safeguarding 50 million dollars annually in federal aid. Officials described multiple options but offered no specifics. About two thousand veterans are affected in the relief dispute.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Board of Public Assistance
Commonwealth
Frank A. Robbins, Jr
Francis J. Myers
State Rejects Aid for Hare Creek Dredging Project
The state refuses to fund dredging and widening of Hare Creek channel east of Smith Street sewer outlet. City officials seek alternatives, citing prior sewer relief efforts and a planned sewage disposal project. Engineer Gillis argues only partial benefits from dredging, proposes flap gates and controlled valves as substitutes. City officials plan to consult Assemblyman Wilberhouse before abandoning the project. Estimated cost around $4,000 with city share about $2,000.
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Aieess
Carl Smithy
Nasteil
pMeiids
Ute
Department of Foreste and
Waters
Promie
Smith Street
RJ. Gillis
Fawo Yeep St
Shady Avenuee
Storrs
Iso
Department of Forests and Waters
Lnck
Prnj
Gillie
Charie
Wiley
maEking Bf
Gillis
Gills
W. W. Wilterhouse
Corry Youth Cited In City Theft Case
Corry youth was cited in court yesterday over a $41 theft from the Corry Diner last Wednesday. The suspect admitted unlocking rear and front doors, rifling the till, and leaving before dawn. Officers recovered $30 of the missing cash.
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Pia
iWenile Court
Corry
Glen
Bill) Batts
Czech Minister Resigns as Foreign Minister
London dispatch reports that Czech Foreign Minister Visdo Clemelis resigned, announced by Communist Premier Antonin Zapatocky at a cabinet meeting. Zapatocky said Clemelis handed him his resignation personally and recommended President Klement Gottwald accept it.
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Associated Press
London
Visdo Clemelis
Prague
Treard
Antonin Zapatocky
Clementi
Zapstocky
Klement Gottwald
State aid for 10 schools rises to 22500 for 50-51
A garbled local report outlines an increase in state aid totaling 22500 for ten schools for the 1950-51 term. It mentions pay rates, supervision by foremen, and a six week period with deductions and reports. The Superintendent’s office is cited with budget figures and staffing notes, including a 1200 dollar figure in additional funds and a late public meeting.
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Jureaaveel
Tilly
Wietel
Swarts Bosehoud
Elise
Ander Ai
Atke Qeliory
Stanley Andersem
Oedee
Helen Slums
Roger Brans
Girl cancer victim in serious condition in New York
Sandra Lee Minyon, 4 ½ year old daughter of a McKeesport factory worker, is listed in serious condition at Memorial Hospital New York after bone cancer spread from her arm to her wrist. She arrived by ambulance Sunday, her third hospital visit in recent months, with a prior pneumonia diagnosis and a police escort. Einstein birthday note adds light tone to Princeton scene as scholars recall his stance on celebrations.
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McKeesport Daily News
New York
School Board Hires Firm To Survey Local Problem
The School Board hires an outside firm to survey local issues and planning, aiming to address a troublesome school district. The move follows concerns raised by residents and educators about facilities, funding priorities, and student needs.
Texas Manhunt Continues for Sheriff Killer
A hunt in Texas continues for the suspect who killed a sheriff near Marfa as a veteran lawman was shot down during a pursuit. The posse followed the trail 13 miles toward the Rio Grande, but the killer eluded capture amid rugged terrain and desert brush.
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Marfa
Tex
West Aviles
Murrey
Jane Lal
Mavrig
Mesiein
Mtn
Papa
Securil
Morrow
Pratt
Ritz Candy Co Issues Stock to Transfer Operations
Ritz Candy Co announces the transfer of its candy making business to the Tutz Chocolate and Candy Mfg Co. The 1947 formed company with authorized capital of 200 shares at 100 each offers 200 shares for sale. The stock, redeemable preferred capital,will fund expansion of William and Mary candies and other products. The firm operates a retail restaurant outlet and nine stores in Meadville and nearby states with plans to expand to ten more outlets and boost production to meet rising demand.
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William Zaziropyios
Tutz Chooglate
Cand Iy Mfg. Co
Ledeemable
William and Mary
I the Seny
Rite Revucant
34 Persons and 9 Firms Cited for Tax Cheating in New York
Federal prosecutors announced indictments against 24 individuals and nine firms for tax fraud spanning 1942 to 1948. Defendants allegedly underreported income totaling about 2.82 million dollars, defrauding the government of roughly 2.03 million in taxes. Most named as New York business leaders in high income brackets were to be arraigned before Judge Harold R. Medina, as prosecutors noted concealment of money and black market activity during wartime rationing.
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New York
Aregament
Erand
York
Fedsl
Harold R. Medina
U.S
Irving H. Saypol
Former FBI agent named chief counsel for subcommittee
Senator McCarthy charged that the State Department gave a high post to Gustavo Durán, a Spanish Republican army officer, amid security concerns. Edward P. Morgan, a former FBI agent, was named chief counsel for the subcommittee as investigators pressed for more on communist and fascist ties.
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Associated Press
Washington
McCarthy
Hety
Americ
Galeutiily Wits
Royalts
Jupper
Martha McCarthy
Enis Duren
State Department
Pial
Prity McCarthy
Duran
Mus
Ren. Nev
New York
Duran Wise Air
FBI
Seyfall
Tydlies
Tydings
Edward P. Morgan
FRE
Morgin
Iibet
Morgen
Demands Death Penalty For Gibbs
Lancaster PA March 14 The Associated Press reports the death penalty is sought for Edward L Gibbs accused of murdering 21 year old Marlin Louise Baler a Franklin and Marshall College stenographer. Gibbs on trial in Lancaster county court faced choking and heating to death charges and confessed to impulses while denying other allegations, with state prosecutors urging a first degree verdict and the death penalty.
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Alsie
Edward L. Gibbs
Franklin and Marshall College
Gibbs
Lancaster County Quarter Sessions
Marlin Louise Baler
John M Ranck
Miter
Siurde
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