Clymer Bag Company Destroyed by Fire in Three-Story Plant
Firefighters battled the Clymer Bag Company blaze for six hours with 35 workers left jobless. Estimated loss ranges from 60 000 to 80 000 with part insured and equipment damaged by water and smoke. The boiler room origin sparked rapid fire through a 50 by 200 foot structure near the Pennsylvania Railroad by the Clymer dam.
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Art Howles
Holthouse
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Lrat
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Clymer Dam
Draw Begins for Irish Sweepstakes with First Ticket
In Dublin on March 1 the first ticket drawn in the Trish hospitals sweepstakes was RM 10058. The winner, Gavaliery, a midfield horse, shares a prize plan in pounds and shillings with holders receiving 10 and 15 percent, totaling 717 616 pounds this year.
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Rgeat
Dublin
Tesh Hospitals
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Trish
Gavaliery
Costs of ECA Put At Seventeen Billion Dollars
Fragmented text outlines ECA costs totaling 17 billion dollars. Mentions Hoffman and Europe recovery efforts, Cold War context, and fiscal estimates amid inexact phrasing. References to U S investment and wartime tone.
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ECA
India
Fee
Europe
Tony
Hofman
Uranium Capsule Reported Stolen in Mexico City
A small cylinder claimed to contain pure uranium 235 was reportedly seized by Mexican authorities. Officials from the Mexican secret police and U S agents cited limited details while questions linger about the material, origin, and fate.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Qaoskitay
Atomic Laboratory
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UHS
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Atomic Energy Commission
Washington
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Averill Buys Meadville Beer Business Now Operates Enterprise
R H Averill, a Meadville resident long associated with Donald Clark, has purchased two wholesale beer distributing operations in Mekaville and has taken over Lie Enterprise from S Sulivan. He plans to add premium beers and move to the area soon.
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Donald Clark
Cabins-in-the- Pines
Mekaville
Averill
Lie Enterprise
S. Sulfivam
Corry
Sullivan
Woman Found Unconscious in Suspected Stroke at Home
Mrs. Rosie Dawiley, 89, was found unconscious at her home on Butch Street. Police say no foul play is suspected though investigation continues. she collapsed after a reported stroke and was taken to Gory Hospital.
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Butch Street
Rosie Dawiley
Gary Benneth
Dune Falllige
Ishloh
Gory
Aldo
Bevauws
Corry Escapes State Storm As Snow Hits Pennsylvania
Snow spread across Pennsylvania with up to three inches in parts. Pittsburgh and Harrisburg saw early flakes while roads stayed generally passable but hazardous due to wind and freezing temps. Turnpike section reported snowpacked and ice covered.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Sey Gelp
Resstone
Philadelphite
Pittsburgh
Altooita
Harrisburg
Tomorrou
Front Trwi
Allegheny Tunnel
Picketing of Express Depots Spreads to New Jersey and Philadelphia
Rail workers union officials say picketing of Railway Express Agency depots is spreading beyond New York City. Operations in the metropolitan area are already paralyzed as Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks announces start of picketing in three New Jersey communities and Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
New York
Railway Express Agency
AFL Brotherhood of Railways and Steamship Clerks
New Jersey
Philadelphia
City Merchants Seek Wednesday Store Hours Change
A Boston merchants meeting considers extending Wednesday afternoon hours and modifying holiday closings. The Merchants Bureau pr oposes keeping stores open Wednesday afternoons through year end with exceptions for Easter Memorial Day the Fourth of July and Labor Day. A sales promotion and promotional day sales were discussed but no firm plan emerged.
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Merchants Bureau
Boston
Karl Leeds
Amotio
Rotany
Joe Davey
Halle
Mull
Sutilvier
Lhe
Lisop
Rc, Tunnel
Charles Bracken
Chamber of Commerce
Arnold Seastead
Inte Snd National Jiograss
A. Rossin
Lie Holais Coriittee
Laboy
Tie Loulmlive
Renal
H. Livingston
Mtr. Livinslin Irgell
China reels as revolts threaten central power and coast
New Premier Ho ing Chu-n reportedly moves to form a cabinet to face rising uprisings across Kwanging, Pukien, Hainan and other provinces. Reports claim Communist authorities seize banks and key ports while troops mass along the Yangtze. treasury data shows a large budget deficit and cash balance decline.
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Hainan
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Shanghai
Meadville Driver Injured In Waterford Wreck
An Atlantic Pact era report notes Meadville resident Wilb Poller involved in a collision near Waterford. The vehicle struck a guard rail, wheels sheared, and the machine veered to the island middle of Waroe-Wary Intercetter before stopping. Investigation focuses on alumnae figures and local authorities.
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Wilb Poller
Cup Braaff
Bisner
Wurrford
Beier Wyte
City Red Cross Campaign Reaches $1924 Total
The City Red Cross campaign shows $1924 raised with weekend submission expected. Committee members report progress toward a full report to the public and aim for a successful completion as donors turn in contributions.
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City Red Cross
Fire sweeps Allentown building. two firefighters injured
A predawn fire on March 18 in Allentown Black smoke billowed from the upper floor of a three story midtown building. The blaze damaged the Lowy chocolate company on the second floor and caused heavy damage on the lower floors. Two firefighters including Battalion Chief Robert Marks and Fireman Harold Mareks were hurt when they fell from a roof while fighting the flames. Damage estimated in the thousands of dollars.
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Associated Press
Ye Lowg
Chocolate Company
Lowy Novelty Company Company
Glance H. Marcks
Puget
Robert Marks
Harold Mareks
Senate Rent Bill Seeks 15 Month Extension and 15 Percent Hike
The measure would extend rent controls by 15 months and allow a 15 percent increase above the 1947 level in specified areas, with states to assume control if adequate laws exist. It faces House Republicans and Democrats in a divisive debate as unions and rural interests push for changes.
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Wevier
Petton
Buns
Ponent Recovery Proraan
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Clam
Senate
House
Contai
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House Labor Committee
Drunk Driving Bill Before State Senate
Harrisburg report outlines a Senate measure to define intoxication by blood alcohol content. A bill proposes that 0.05 percent or less means not intoxicated, 0.05 to 0.15 percent implies impairment, with no mandatory test type specified. Introduced by Sens. Barry and Theodore Doehla of Allegheny.
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Harrisburg
Sens. Bary
D-Allegheny
Theodore Doehla
R-Allegheny
Truman Still Hopes for Part of His Program
President Truman voiced hope for a portion of his program despite opposition from rebellion and Dixiecrats. He cited plans to gain support in Congress while reaffirming support from certain Democrats and the public in mounting pressure on opponents.
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Associated Press
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Adjourning Legislature Seen By April Fifteenth
Harrisburg report notes Gov Janssen Hays heralds virtual enactment of tax programs as the administration’s most spectacular achievement. Legislature targets an April adjournment as Republicans back the plan despite opposition. The plan includes a 5 cent gasoline levy and renewed liquor taxes, with House approval needed on several revenue and bond measures.
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Duff
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Jans Hy Dull
Ny Yrogiar
Fe Hersion
Howdit Dams
Eénfine
Senate
Hwever
bond-Lawneed Authority
Blind Erie man to wed English woman
A 19 year romance ends in marriage plans between Joy Falmtoth a London factory worker and George Stafford a blind Erie PA drill pressman for the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind. They arrived in New York to meet and discuss a private wedding.
U. S. Pledged to Resist Attack on Any Member
The United States pledged to resist an attack on any member and reaffirmed that only Congress can declare war. The pact is expected to trigger a Russian propaganda response as tensions rise and advocates warn of broader conflict.
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