Chinese Red Push for Shanghai Under Way
Chinese Communist forces launch large scale attacks on Shanghai as garrison reports indicate both southwest and northwest fronts saw advances. Communists break near coastal forts while other units push through southeast mountains and along rail lines toward Hangzhou and Ningchang. Tens of thousands reported involved with heavy fighting and casualties as nationalist defenses brace for continued pressure.
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Dy Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Bien Tants
Mangehow
Kasning
Hangataw
Tajgtmng
Stumgehul
Sinc Wan Pao
Fuklen
Ube
Pullen
Miosa
Chungim
Narthert Filklen Barter AG
Shuminghal
Chiang al- Shek
Othen
Hangchow Bo Nin
Chang
Frank S. Austin Dies After Illness at Corry Hospital
Frank S. Austin of 208 Maple Avenue died last evening at Corry Hospital shortly before 7 o clock after a period of ill health. Born May 9 1866 in Binghamton he studied chemistry and became a leather tanner. He moved to this city from Tioga County over 40 years ago and worked for J. W. and A. P. Howard Tanning Co before joining state service until his 1934 retirement. During World War II he worked at Aca Supply Mfg Co Inc until the war ended. Surviving are his wife Mrs Marfan Austin a daughter Miss This Austin and a nephew Artin D Ritter of Bakersfield Cal. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o clock at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with burial in Grove Cemetery.
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Frank
Austin
Cotry Hospital
Binghamton
Yoon
Tioga County
J. W. and
A. P. Howard ‘Tanning Company
State of Pennysiild
Department T Labor
Thdustry
Treasiy Department
Aca Supply Mfg. Co, Inc
Corry Hospital
Fresbyterian
Masonic Codee
Woodstock
Ontario
Gainea
Mar
Fan Austing
This Austin
Thitory
Artin D, Ritter
Bakersfield
Cal
Keating Funeral Home
Sivend
Weather contrast shows May 1947 as unusually cold
A weather summary notes May 1947 differed greatly from Corry conditions two years earlier. Observations by George Mulderick record snowfall, low highs around 40s, and a May 7 start with mixed rain and rising temperatures to the 60s by week end.
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Wye
Corry
Tigi
Turket Conway
George Mulderick
le Peak
Mercury
Gury
Postponed assault trial set in county court
Lester Zepley of 16 Shimmer Street faces aggravated assault and battery charges brought by James Pappas of East South Street. Trial scheduled next week after months of delays following the knife assault on Pappas at his East South Street home porch.
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Ester Hepler
James Pappas
Lester Zepley
Shimmer Street
East South
Bie
Hepler
Pappas
Winter Returns To Two States Ree Assa Prag
A cold wave blankets the central plains and western regions with snow in southern Wyoming and eastern Colorado. Snow drifts clog Highway 30 from Rock Springs to Wamsutter, Wyoming, forcing 800 trucks to halt. Midwest areas enjoy some relief as cool air shifts east, with the Weather Bureau predicting the front may reach the eastern states by Sunday.
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Ree Assa Prag
Embry
Grenson
Colorado
Wyoming
Wamsutter
Midwest
North Central
U.S. Weather Bureau
Sunlay
Bomb explosion maims student at New Brunswick lab
Lax lab prank ends in blast at Rutners University. A freshman chemistry student is reported missing hands after the bomb exploded in a dormitory room. Authorities say two other students were slightly injured while the instructor was ill at the time. Proceedings await hospital reports and official comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
Boine Rutners University
Antony J. Chamarone
Bt Pat 4
Hospital
Tolay
Talversin
Ford Rouge plant strike paralyzes output in 10,000 workers walkout
Associated Press reports a major UAW CIO strike at Ford Rouge and Lincoln Mercury plants near Detroit beginning May 6. About 65,000 on strike could halt production at Rouge, a key Fort plant centerpiece. Rapid negotiations were expected as speed-ups triggered plant security measures and warnings of wider impact on Ford's supply chain and the auto market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Ford Rouge
America
United Suto Workers
Nic Nenewwol
Walley
Ford
Rouge
Dearborn
Uaw-Cio
General Motors Corp
Automotive News
Sipike
Truman Signals Labor Policy Fight and Possible Whistle Stop
President Truman stated he will press to add new labor legislation this year amid calls to repeal the Taft-Hartley act. Congressional reaction suggested compromises may be needed. He hinted at a potential whistle stop tour to mobilize support, while Democrats offered mixed responses and some privately viewed the victory as hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Truman
House, Labor Committee
House
Reyburn
Dtex
Wood
D-Gi
Spring Creek man pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Ferman Miles of Spring Green pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined 825 by Alderman Cobbet. County police said Miles was involved in a street fight outside Curry Hospital with Gardiner of Union City, who reported the incident after an altercation with his estranged wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferman Miles
Spring Gree
Cobbet
Curry Hospital
Jonn
Gardiner
Union City
Garde Heard Millen
Steel Unions Press For Higher Wages In Turbulent Talks
Pittsburgh May 6 United Steelworkers led by Philip Murray demand higher wages and broader benefits amid a wave of CIO labor drive. The unions seek health welfare and pension programs for about 1.12 million members, with cost estimates discussed and plans for a shorter work week amid looming industry pressures.
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Assoclives
Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
United Liverworkers
Rolund Jay Boos
Murray
John G. Lewis
Guktry—steel, Silo
Aoa
Wlec
CLO
United Steelworkers
C Murray
GTO
Wunien
CXG
Snearty
SMW
Alcrmilsarton
Coml
Lewis
Jay
Yulun
Thore
CIO
Tur
Walter
Cancer Claims St Pierre Child Early Today
A St Pierre child died at 12 45 pm after suffering from a malignant illness. The family, temporary residents of Hotel Corry, received sympathy cards as Easter celebrations passed. The body was taken to Hamot Hospital Erie for organ removal, with services planned at Henderson Funeral Home followed by burial at Winnakeview Cemetery.
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Beath
Eareold Moana
Skippy St. Merve
Sincer
Newark Ciy
Paleaner
Corry
Hamob Hospital
Erie
8. L. Armstrong
Sp. Pierte
Etandramer
JM. St
Henderson Aneoln Pulievil
Dames
Winnakeview Cemetery
Jninestiv
Slay of Woman In Hotel Room Sparks Pittsburgh Barrage
Police in the Hess Liberty district search for a slayer after a naked beaten woman’s body is found in a Palmer Hotel room. More than 30 witnesses saw the corpse, which shows blunt trauma from a bottle and a bloodstained ten dollar bill found beneath. An imprint with the word Pride is on her chest. age estimated over 25. Police say no identification yet.
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Assocmven
Pittsburgh
Bntodine
Hess Liberty
Palmer
Hunter
Akron
Potlee
Inantos
Jol Flavin
Wicht in Hospital Exe Directs PA Thierscholantie Visit
Edmund Wicht executive director of the Pennsylvania Thierscholantie Ath Teple Aspiration went to Hamble Mann Hospital Philadelphia for a physical checkup yesterday. His office said he would give the hospital a week or ten days for recovery and return to duties.
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Wicht
Harrisburg
Edmund Wicht
Pennsylvania Thierscholantie Ath
Habmelmann Hospital
Philadelphia
Wich
Penny From Corry Boy's Throat Rescued By Doctors
An 11 year old boy in Gerry, RD, Charles La bowl, had a penny lodged in his esophagus. Mrs Part Labowsk aided doctors as a lax scope was used to remove the coin. The child recovered after removal and returned home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auspiva
Charles Labowl
White
Part Labowsk
Gerry
Four Miners Die After Underground Fire Rescue Efforts Fail
In Girardville Pennsylvania four miners perished after a 48 hour rescue effort, found dead about 200 feet below surface near a tunnel off the main shaft of Gilberton Coal Co. The bodies, of William Kelly, Joseph Wowak, Raymond Eye, and Edward O’Brien, were recovered within two hours of discovery. rescue workers had earlier battled a smoke-filled shaft and air-line failure.
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Dssociated
Girardville
Vegtile
John Conk
Gilberton Coal Company
Joseph Kapulis
Capiills
Harler
Hind
Reveuers
Avid
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Willan Kelly
Joseph Wowak
Shenandoah
Raymond Eye
Wiig O'Brien
Girant
Owehl
New Tax Plans May Foul Schools Under Bill
A proposed bill, backed by Assembly members, would add a three mill tax on mercantile trade and retail goods to fund schools. It would also ban local taxes on many raw materials and impose a 15 percent levy on certain real estate, with details on destinations and fiscal periods yet to be finalized. The measure faces opposition and awaits committee review before the fiscal year start.
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Marat
Tom
Harnisbiinie
Ali
Genoa
Koventon
Dallas
General Assembly
Vehinun Smolhiers
Sehaat
Anjer
Guy Kang
Jerly
Cylin and
Ube Vlty
Plifybureh
Wlusie Gynid
Colloulin Ware
Ar Nuume
Cray
LM Mills
VA to dismiss 8000 workers under 1950 budget plan
The Veterans Administration will dismiss about 8000 employees and close 43 facilities in 28 states to meet fiscal 1950 limits starting July 2. Hospitals and medical services will be spared, and notices will reach discharged workers monthly with 30 days’ notice. The agency employs about 200,014 people as of March 1948.
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Associated Press
Washington
Veterans Administration
Pio
Tee
Apenioy
Hidser
Carl RL Gruy
Confess
Gray
Gray Eid
Marcy Il
Dranghan
Preatu
Conlaul
Injured Mother Plans Visit to Son in Erie
Mrs. Matthew Petnaitis, 65, injured in a bushway crash en route to Erie to visit her son Anthony in hospital. Her husband and two other sons died or were injured in the same incident. The family, including Charles and daughter Sidney Goetlieb, accompanied her on the plane trip to seek treatment.
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Erie Pitsburgh
Duguerne
Erie
Batterley
Matthew Petnaitis
Tex Union
Anthony
Francis Petraisis
Uta
Homestead Hospital
Charles & Daughter
Sidney Goetlieb
Five Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Inglewood Race Track
A massive fire at an Inglewood race track destroyed the clubhouse and stables, killing horses worth millions and injuring firefighters. Investigators traced the blaze to the clubhouse as flames swept through the facility, with crews from Los Angeles aiding efforts into the night.
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Associated Prev
Inglewood
Bollywnist Park
Amopion
Pathy Pine
Tut
Serfolm Y
Los Angeles
Conto
Syes
Wheydyin
Rietiog
Ruling sought on pay increases by Harrisburg officials
In Harrisburg May 6 Associated Press reports officials sought a ruling on legality of salary boosts approved by the 1944 General Assembly. Auditor Weldon Heyburn asked for a formal opinion on whether legislators and other officials, now set to receive higher pay, are entitled under the new scale. The action affects Heyburn, Charles R. Barber, Theodore Roosevelt TH, David B. Perry, and Del B. Cony as new appointees, with pay jumps from 12 000 to 15 000 or higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Harrisburg
Noches General
Vinter
Clener Weldon
Heyarn
Cloneyas McKeen
Heyburn
General Assembly
Bauer Entront
Cabiney
Corimssians
Charles R. Barber
Jon
Theodare Roxevelt
Menmerceane
Velury
David B. Perry
Liqine Board
del B. Cony Publi Utility Comimiastoner
Riot Act Used Amid Strife in Asbestos Town Canada
In Asbestos Quebec on May 6, authorities invoked Canada's riot act to disperse strikers who blocked approaches to the Canadian Johns Manville asbestos plant. About 5,000 workers have faced ostracism for nearly three months as 200 police reinforcements guard against further violence. Masterline dies Paris May 6 Count Maurice Masterline, Belgian actor famed for The Blue Bird, reported dead at 86.
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Ny Associates
Ress Asbestos
Que
Canada
Masterline
Paris
Maurice Masterlink
suitHar
Nice
Prench
Russia Expected to Demand at Paris Meet
Washington May 6 Russia poised to press for withdrawal of occupation troops from Germany at the Paris conference. Western powers face a tough road as talks focus on Germany’s future political and economic structure and the possible division into three aligned zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Paris
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Ammnisters
Pirie
Ainsch
Svesterring
Pth
Persia
Une Em
Phage
Qyctiot
Berlin
Abductor Of Three Women Sought In South Columbus
A tall man with a hangover is sought as the abductor of three women who were taken from Florida by bus and later reported missing. Army and local police launched a wide search after an alert noting foul play, with two women identified as Mary Ener Potees, 19, of Turontit, and Mia Joger Me NLMER, 21, of Beatenville.
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Columbus
AME Exhelams
Benning
Florida
Anny
Jatt
Piet Bentiing
Mia Mary Ener Potees
Turontit
Beatenville
Hse Fusio
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Douglas
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Pittssure Provision 4 Packing Co
Red
South
Plongie Pepesburgh, May
Boles Ait 'Uomss
Gaieters
Momewoort
Peeterday
Westinghouse Bedeel
Duc Et Toto
Union
Rultrontt
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