$29 Billion Spending Measure Approved by House Panel
The House appropriations committee backed a $29,045,030,164 spending bill, equating to about $200 per person, largely for defense and veterans programs. It would consolidate funding for 40 federal agencies, with total outlays and deficit impact outlined, and moves to debate next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoise
Keris
Tye Bill Criies 914,~ 913,127,400 For the Detwise Department
Verurans Administration
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
Congress
Red Cross Volunteer Service Surpasses 220000 Reach
The report highlights over 220000 trained Red Cross volunteers in a year, with more than 12 tours of community service across various Minnesota programs, showcasing widespread public aid and mobilization by the organization.
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Red Fosé
RED Cross
Eight killed in car truck crash report muddled
An annotated AP dispatch from Rockford reports a fatal car truck collision with multiple victims. Names and details are garbled, but indicate several people died and others injured in a rural crash near a highway junction.
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Anuetated
Rockford
Aine Peremiy
Dimul
Robot
Asiiphier
Svedard
Ringhori
Raymond Oils
Tick Tait
Corry Brothers Sentenced to 245 Years in Penitentiary
The Wency brothers James and Foster, residents of 420 Pas Mite, pleaded guilty to burglary and liquor violations in Erie county court. They were captured after a Desoto theft and a state police chase ending with a shootout near Mine after officers used radio alerts. Also implicated, Jackson Bemis pleaded guilty to burglary in a separate proceeding at Corry County Court. Sentences await a judge’s final decision.
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Wency Brothers
Corey
Allan
Agrees
Foster
Louis
Amd
Bele
Merton
FIM
Lawrence Park
Une Smutheen
Xemiencine Emi
Bott
Pennsylvania
Jackson Bemis
Pial Bemis
Park Inn
Corry Country Club
Sentencine
Judenti Simseph Amoros
Sher Hien
Breet
Biston Chase
York Street
Appiat
House Member Dies Suddenly in Hearing Room
Rep Ralph Edwin Church 66 collapsed and died during a House committee hearing on executive expenditures and NLRB reorganizations. He was pronounced dead by Dr Miller, after gasping for breath and slumping in his chair. Church, a lawyer from Evanston, was elected to the House seven times representing the district.
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Washington
Ralph Edwin Church
Congressional Committee
Miller
Nebraska
House Committee
National Labor Relations Board
Dawson
D-1
Church
Ghureh
Lauyer
Hvanston
Tath Tiiois
State Police Seek Hit Run Driver Chase Ends In Crash
State Police sought a hit run driver after a late model truck was forced off the roadway near Cortland North Carolina as a car fled eastward. William Latvin of Cortland reported being forced off toward the city from Columbus. the other vehicle reportedly damaged the left rear fender.
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William “Latvin
Cortland
N. C
Shout & P.m
Columbus
Lathan
Extend Red Cross Drive Amid Lagging Totals
The Red Cross fundraising drive in Cory was extended indefinitely after totals lag. Campaign chairmen reported a $2269 contributed to date toward a $36,673 goal with divisions showing varied progress and 1028 people blood-typed at a cost of two bits per unit.
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Cory
Lawrence R. Daylson
Daovinay
Red Cross
Burglary Charge In Durant Mansion Theft
Detectives arrest George B Roden in Hollywood on suspicion of burglary after recovering 924 009 in bonds stacks and jewelry stolen from the Will Durant residence. Mrs Ariel Durant and Will Durant were away visiting family when the safe was forced open. Roden reports saying the loot was found in a back room, with bonds valued at 278 000 and stocks 38 000. Jewelry belonging to Mrs Hattie Sturz was also recovered.
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Associated Hoss Hollywood
Boston
Will Durant
George B. Roden
Ivy Dixchireee
T_T Belcher
Raymond Keeley
Boden
Durint
Hattie Sturz
New York City
Durant
Ariel Durant
Durants
Story
Loury
Roden
British National Arrested in Poland Amid Airport Disappearance
In Warsaw March 21 a British subject, Otto Karl Kornhauser, was arrested at Warsaw airport while traveling on private business. The British embassy said he disappeared after Feb 26 while en route to Prague, raising concerns as the third foreigner to vanish from the airfield in six months and prompting inquiries into his detention.
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Warsaw
Poland
Otto Karl Kornhauser
Warsa
Prague
London
England
Potatoes Surplus Forecast Tightens Farmers Planting Plans
Washington weather and a government survey push expectations of an upcoming potato surplus. The agriculture department cites large stockpiles in corn and soybeans, with mixed guidance on acreage cuts. Officials note potential purchases of the 1938 39 crop and indicate reserves may rise if farmers plant as planned despite lower acreage projections.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
Ida
Albrady
Ervey
Pennsylvania
Evacuation plans canceled as Shanghai entry blocks hindered
International relief effort falters as American President Lines cancels the General W. Gordon voyage to Shanghai. Red forces deny entry to two civilian LST vessels needed to move evacuees. About 103 passengers removed to Yokohama. 400 Americans and 1,200 foreign nationals remaining at risk amid harbor restrictions. Rear Admiral Decker to be relieved at Yokosuka as MacArthur seeks continuation of his Japan mission.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Marcius
President Lines Today
W. ¥. Gordon
Shanghai
Berryman
APL
Gordon
Yokohama
Lsps
Nagasaki
Japan
Yanghie
Shanghal
Whistler
Tokyo
Benton W. Decker
Yokosuka
Sime
General Macarthur
Washington
Decker
Mayor Orders Demotion Of 2 City Patrolmen
The mayor directs the temporary demotion of two patrolmen amid council and community debate. Officers faced removal after alleged misconduct during a joint on duty shift, prompting policy discussions on crosswalk safety and penalties. The council weighed legal steps and possible further actions as hearings loom.
Two Men Sentenced In Federal Court In Erie Pa
ERIE Pa March 21 William G Coulson of Stoneborn in Mercer county began a two year term after judge Wallace S Gourley sentenced him for passing a counterfeit 60 cent coin. Mendille J Reed faced five years probation for a similar violation. Pastor George A Greiss dies in Allentown after 80 years serving St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Erie
William G. Coulson
Stoneborn
Moercer
Wallace S. Gourley
Bittaxbirah
Allentown
George A. Greiss
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
School Board Lets Contracts Totaling 4417
The Coury sphoat bow iheating board approved bids for school supplies totaling 4417 and playground equipment totaling 802 in a special session. Contracts were awarded to Karl4 Bedgers Co of urfield for complete school supplies and Amberkin Playground Device Co for playground gear. Other bids from Broadhead Garrett Co and Edward I Bodd were partially received but not accepted.
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Igm School
Amberkin Playground
Car Insurance Rates Cut In Major Policy Change
Harrisburg March 21 Associated Press reports new alltantabite insurance rate revisions approved by State Insurance Commissioner James F Malone Jr. The changes apply to private passenger automobiles with rate reductions for drivers over 25 who travel more than 7 500 miles yearly, about 12.5 percent. Farmers under 25 receive a 15 percent reduction. Private passenger autos used for business and pleasure rise about 20 percent if the operator is under 25, due to accident experience of youthful drivers.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Tnsurance
James F. Malone
Malone
Truman Puts Vacation Hobbies First At Key West
President Truman enjoys a relaxed vacation in Key West with friends as staff briefes Washington. He engages in long talks with Chief Justice Vinson and continues beach swims sunbathing nightly concerts and occasional poker games while aides deliver reports and correspondence.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Washington
Fred M. Vinson
Vinsons
Fcintle
Ulstord
Charles Galow
Adliff
Friman
PUC Hearing on Corry Crossing Replaces Signals Proposal
Erie County hearing reviewed the proposed automatic crossing signals for West Washington Street in Corry Crossing. Witnesses from the railroad and local observers weighed the plan, with limited opposition and support noted. decision expected after further testimony and routing to the relevant authority.
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Corry
Cory Revetts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie County
Joseph Goldstein
Warren
Piblig “Utilities Commission
T. Hammond
Penns
Buffalo
Robert H. Arts
Hammonds
Ta Yiew
PUG
Furistung
Sud
Wave of brutal crimes shocks Britain and fuels harsh penalties
An Associated Press report from London details rising public anger over violent crime in postwar Britain. Britons demand tougher measures, including possible flogging, as gun and blade incidents provoke political debate and calls for restoring corporal punishment.
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Associated Press
London
Hiw
House of Lords
Streight
House of Commons
Britain
Goddard
Truman Ready To Open Loyalty Files Report
Top Russian agent described as Hiss’s one time bass in spy ring. In a state department case 106 names turned over to committee for study. Strong entities include Truman, Hiss, State Department, and 106. This item notes loyalty file review and a named spy network.
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Truman
Hiss
State Department
Committee For
McCarthy Accuses Top Russian Agent as Tydings Demands Proof
McCarthy named Alber Hiss as the top Russian espionage tie within the State Department, asserting he handed Senate investigators the lead. Tydings pressed for concrete names and charged McCarthy had not provided any identified card carrying Communist. Treasury data shows March 1 net receipts and debt totals, amid talk of access to loyalty files and FBI records.
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Washington
McCarthy
Senate
State Department
Wisconsin Republican
Repate
Tiunman Bo Opey
FBI
Carmhy
Alber Hiss
Hiss
Mabe Department
Ravesia
J McCarthy
Tydings
D-Md
Committee For
Truman
Florida
McCarthy Bn
FBT
Civil Service Loyalty Review Board
John B.peuritay
Capitol
Mitt Tydings
Peurifoy
Department
Key West
White House
Triteman
Fiat
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