MacArthur declaration hailed as Japan faces future aid
Associated Press reports General MacArthur praises the declaration toward ending the occupation and rebuilding Japan but warns of potential American withdrawal. The piece notes hopes for reparations and sustained economic aid, while observers fear weakened anti-Communist influence and increased inter-allied friction if the United Nations fails to stabilize Japan. It also covers a separate Erie homicide case, detailing Henderson’s arrest, witness accounts, and the investigation into Hess’s death.
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Associated Press Oro
Mavartinur
Japan
United Nations
MacAr
Etermi
Boma
Welvillin
MacArthu Ani
Erie
George Henderson
Peete
Frank Wess
United
New Yorks States
Naott
Henderson
Palsens Ndt
Lash
Hess
Dollie
Shivers
Rate Boost Indicated for Blue Cross Members
Announcement hints at a Blue Cross payment increase for subscribers in the district. Hospitals report rising costs with no prior hike in Blue Cross reimbursements, and officials await precise figures before notifying members of the change. The timing mirrors a previous increase approved in nearby Chau tauqua county, set to take effect May 15.
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Iuven Hwaplat Dirertary
Hospital Association of
Cnnsylvania
Blue Cross
Corry
Dale
Philadelphia Hospital
Chautauqua
Wies
Gille
Firemen Pension Plan Could Hit Corry Third Class Cities
Pennsylvania legislators in Harrisburg introduced a House bill to require Third Class cities to establish firemen pension funds. The measure backs pensions for line of duty deaths and proposes funding by up to 3 percent of firemen salaries. Backers include firemen’s groups and Rep. Walter B. Rose. Also reported, Shawmut holdings and Shawmut & Northern trackage sale near Pittsburgh approved for $20,000 to Kaul WY Manufacturing of Toronto, with parcels formerly tied to Shawmut rail assets.
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Corry
Jen
Hamisburg
Harrisburg
Penninsylvania
Walter B. Rose
Shawmut
Pittsburgh
Shawmut Clay Manufacturing Co
Pittsburgh, Shawmut & Northern Railroads
HK County
Kaul |R WY Manufacturing Co
Toronto
Shawmat Railroad
Respite Delays Executions in Philadelphia Murder Case
Gov Duff in Harrisburg issues respites delaying the May electrocution of David Brooks and Albert Woodring for first degree murder in Philadelphia. The prior execution date was set for Monday and now moved to April 2. Also reports state Britain mobilizes troops to aid marooned families and a London note on Yenan capture expectations. In Harrisburg defense seeks acquittal in the conspiracy trial of ex-Federal Judge Albert Johnson as arguments begin after closing smotions.
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Harrisburg
Duff
David Brooks
Albert Woodring
Philadelphia
Murely
Moong
Albert W. Johnnson
Great Sea Hunt Opens With Cruiser and 19 Destroyers at Sea
The great Pacific search for 12 missing from the lifeboat launched from the broken tanker Farr Dearborn widens as the cruiser Tucson and 19 destroyers join naval surface ships and long range aircraft. Eleven men rescued from the tanker’s stern area, with ten more en route to San Francisco aboard the Gen. W. B. Gordon, amid a brutal central Pacific storm.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Gol
Ab Jawa
Tucson
Bestroyers
Noth
Pegel Hmvbov
Usebost
Farr Dear
Central Pacific
Fort Dearborn Wey
Loti
Nay
Hl Dorado
Norman Hester
Monrovia
Calif
Tvo
San Francisco
W. B. Gordon
Hearings Open on Merger Plan
Washington March 18 The opening today of hearings on legislation to unify the armed forces gave Congress a chance to review military aspects of President Truman’s Balkan plan Secretary of War Patterson and Secretary of the Navy Forrestal would testify before the Senate armed services committee on a single cabinet officer for the Army Navy and Air Forces Chairman Benster Gurney said members will ask Patterson and Forrestal about the impact of American intervention in southern Europe on unification plans The testimony could review military questions tied to Truman’s proposal and Greece Turkey and Communist expansion Senator Hatch said speed is essential and he hopes few restrictions will be placed on use of the 3 000 000 000 fund from West Virginia
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Patterson
Navy Forrestal
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Benster Gurney
R-Sd
Batterson
Forrestald
Europe
Greece
Turkey
Hatch
D-Minn
Wieweenldent
Airliner Crash near Medellin Leaves Eight Killed
In Colombia, a Lockheed twin engine plane crashed 25 miles west of Medellin after taking off from a fuel field. Rescue teams found the smoldering wreckage with five passengers dead and others unaccounted. The crew and American passengers Philip s, Arthur s, Co-Pilot Richard Hy Shelton were aboard.
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Colombia
Bogota
Lodny
Medullin
H Kennel Glane
Hunter
Bry
Sng
TACA
Cpracinwuriea
Aerus Centro-Amprinanoss
Miedeliin
Bost Rica
Apriol Philips
Arthur
Richard Hy Shelton
March Wheat Soars On Corner Like Demand At Chicago
Chicago March wheat futures reach near record highs as short positions cover and buyers demand grain. Brokers note limited supply in Chicago while contracts rollover with March delivery nears. Analysts compare the surge to historic corners before World War I and the Spanish-American War era, though no price manipulation is detected.
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Chtcago
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Amos Fuunllenly
Dover
Chicago
Disturbance at State Armory Ends with Light Damage
Police quelled late night disturbance at the State Armory after an anniversary Veterans of Foreign Wars event. Officers reported damage confined to a display erected for the party with light destruction. Capt Gly Abbay in charge said state officials would assess the loss today.
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Gily Poupe
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Poe
Tnea
Lamd
Ihe
Pubrick
Ofiers
VEW
Suet
Gly Abbay
Anniversary Celebration Marks 24th Year at State Armory
The American Legion and Veterans groups observed the 24th anniversary with a banquet in the State Armory basement dining room starting at 6:48 p.m. Auxiliary members served a baked ham dinner as Mayor J. Breed Kinley, Commander Frank DeLilly, Commander Juanita Smith, and other officials attended. A keynote by former State Highway head Shrayer addressed veterans’ needs and the 52 20 benefits, defending current provisions while urging vigilance against anti American elements. The event featured a ball in the St Pat’s room with entertainment from House Unions, and concluded with dancing and continued festivities into the night, hailed as the largest such occasion in recent memory.
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Stax
Archie W
Trouson
Corry Pouch
Ubder
J. J. Hulgat
State Armory
Avillagy
Charles P. Keating
Buests
J.bred Kinley
Frank de
Lilly
Elmer
Carrier Post
Aerion Legion
Juanita Smith
Anna Anderson
Americal Legion
Howie Wheeler
Une Deelen
Shruyer
State Highway Department
Governg
Shroyer
Willey Toutsen Weekes
Abroyer
America
St. Patrink
Ben
Talens
Mariy Slav
Avette W. Thomson
GOP Leaders Favor Giving Small Incomes Big Tax Cut
Washington March 18 GOP leaders voiced growing support for a plan to cut taxes, proposing a 20 percent across the board reduction for small incomes and weighing a broader set of cuts. Key Republicans signaled they may push the measure next week, while some favored targeted relief for households earning under four thousand dollars. Critics warned on budget impact and urged balance with wartime needs as House Republicans prepare to act.
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GOP
Associated Press
Chatiiian Knutson
Martin
Mast
Discuni
Miners raising funds to cover part of fines
In Pittsburgh on March 18 miners from the United Mine Workers union quietly raised money to help pay the 710,000 dollar fines levied in the injunction case against John L. Lewis and the union. About 400,000 members were expected to contribute one dollar each, potentially lifting the total by more than half.
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Minu
Xenart Sd
Aly Jonute
Wifon
John L. Lewis
UMW
Nakoh Am
Five Auto Wrecks Reported In City Weather Snow
Police logged five separate vehicle crashes across city streets yesterday as slick snow caused multiple skids. Harold Anderson struck a pole on Sus Main, Francis Buell and a passenger suffered forehead injuries, a school bus collided with a parked car on Concord, John Volk hit a Gibbs car while attempting to pass, and two drivers Gates and Rickerson collided on MUL Street. Vera Bromley rammed a parked truck on Mott Street. no serious injuries reported. Five children die in a mass fire at a Mashpee house, victims of a flash blaze in a small second floor bedroom during housing shortage era.
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Harold M. Andersom
Sus Main Street
Wiecx
Francis Buell
Shady Ivehne
Andrew Hlash
Concord Street
New York
Alfred C. Gates
R. D
Corry
Toh. c. Rickerson
Spring Creek
Mul Street
Vera Bromley
Wayne Street
Mott Street
Merchants To Meet Tonight For Dinner Meeting
Corry Chamber of Commerce members will assemble at Gronivorle for a dinner this evening. The program will cover reorganization, daylight saving time changes, and several other pertinent issues facing the group.
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Merahania Divi
Corry
Housing stalemate as Congress weighs big scale home growth
Washington lawmakers push to unlock a 15 million new dwellings target by 1958 while debating rent control repeal and a revised Waener Ellender Taft plan. Taft Ellender Wagner back higher housing output and a new area based rent board to replace OPA controls with staged increases and ceilings removals.
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Washington
Maresh
Congress
Banking
Senate
House
Senatory Taft
R-O
Ellender
D-La
Wagner
D-Nw
Taft
Mc Garthy
R-Wis
OPA
Marching Teachers Find Legislative Halls Empty in Harrisburg
About 800 teachers arrived in Harrisburg to press for a $500 immediate raise and higher minimum salaries. They cited a legislative committee plan to hold hearings in April on boosting school pay, with discussions expected on raising the minimum to $1,000 above the current base. The mass arrival found the House and Senate calendar light as officials prepared for hearings and budget talks.
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Toanainbad
Hifke
Harrisburg
Wight
Senate
O1o Teachers’ Union of
Philadelphia
Barllar
Tschert
Dui
Long attack on Western powers dominates Moscow talks
In Moscow on March 18 the Big Four deputies agreed to form four committees to draft a preliminary peace treaty for Germany with smaller nations invited to participate. Disputes arose over top participation, with U S and British press for broader inclusion while Soviet officials argued for limited, main-power drafting groups.
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Germany
Associated Press
Moscow
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Feance
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U. S
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Gér
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Andrei Yvishinsky
Canada
Murphy
Soviet Union
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Vo Vishinsky
Torth
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Georges Bidault
Tov
Beremany
Bidaulh
Stalin
George C. Marshall
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