Transients body found in mill pond near Thompson plant
A 72 year old transient Bernard Kennedy was found drowned in a shallow mill pond behind the Thompson Maple Products plant on East Washington Street. Police say he wore heavy clothing and had one hand amputated. Coroner rules accidental drowning likely, with relatives traced in city and Erie.
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Thompson Maple Products
Iast Washington Street
Yie~im
Bernard Kennedy
Wise
Bern
Dededale
Enn Seraton
Etober
D. L Hanks, Corry
Hunber Fim
Kennedy
Hanks
Alls Pond
H. Law
Kenney
Duylkan
Teak
Droneine
Isiliet
Byle
Robert
Edward Carroll
Grose
Bizpert
Erie
John
J. W
A. P. Howard Tannery
Three Pennsylvanians among 11 killed in B-29 crash
Three Pennsylvanians were among 11 people killed when a B 29 bomber crashed at Lagens Air Base in the Azores. Names mentioned include Elmer P Fry chief Aldred Fry and Elwood J Cooper Jr with ties to Shreveport and Philadelphia, Pa.
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Shri
Lagens Air Base
Azores
de Air Force Base
Mire
Hollman
Everett
Elmer P Fry
Aldred Fry
Shreveport Home Ding
Elwood J. Cooper, Jr
Fword J Cooper
Philadelphia
Population Count Near Completion
The Associated Press reports the 49A0 population count is just over 2 percent complete with tentative dates announced for more common updates. Officials say mid to late June sees announcements for states and cities, with smaller locales pushed to July and September.
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Associated Press
Washington
Orvinl
Cilies
Freed Airmen Return After 18 Months in Communist China
Long Beach California May 19 two U S airmen released after eighteen months in North China arrived at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station aboard a Marine plane amid cautious welcome. Bender and Eimer, ages 27 and 32, said they faced questions but would not confirm spying or confession. the pair were captured October 19, 1948 when their light plane diverted near Qingdao.
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Associated Press
Long Beach
Calif
U. S
China
Los Alamitos Naval Airy Station
Pearl Harbor
Bolyman
Auvine
Wwe
Ben~cio
Pam
Tne
Bender
Cdllers
Norily China
Tsingtao
U.S. Navy
Pine Grove Cemetery Association elects five new directors
Eleven directors and one owner attended the annual meeting at Walter Stratt’s office. Five vacancies were filled for three year terms: J Harold Patterson Olin Bracken Sr Sidney Eaton Lester Danner Carl Hinman. Officers elected were Patterson president Samuel Scott vice president Bilston treasurer and Don Williams secretary. Frank May was re appointed superintendent. Routine business followed.
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Pine Grove Cemetery Association
Walter Sratt
J. Harold Patterson
Olin Bracken
Sidney Eaton
Lester Danner
Carl Hinman
Patterson
Samuel Scott
Bilston
Don Williams
Shree
Frank May
PGC to Receive 1.5 Million Dollar U S Loan
The Pennsylvania Gas Company seeks a 1.5 million dollar loan from the U S government to fund Warren storage expansion and related facilities. William H. Locke, president, notes the project has run about four months with two additional storage tanks planned in the Warren area, aided by National Fuel Gas and Tennessee Gas. The program aims to provide emergency storage for winter and support other expansions for Truquoi Gas Corp. and Warren subsidiary notes are issued.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Seenvinies
Enyne
Adtlituniss
Tess
Tennessee Gap Company
National Fuel Gas Company
New York
Warren Gampatiyy
Alsit Inas Weel
Diaiya
Promissa
Warren
Take
Hino
Roystone Storia Tm
Two Cars Wrecked In Waterford Collision
State Police at Corry report two cars collided on Route 19 in Waterford borough yesterday afternoon. Occupants were Mary C. Mallory, 45, of Waterford and Donat A. Wauman, 50, of Erie. Mallory’s car sustained about $50 in damage. the other vehicle’s damage was $125.
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Waterford
Corry Barracks
Mary C. Mallory
Donat A. Wausamin
Erie
Mallory
Foxy
Wangaman
George Hints Tax Cut To Be Held Up
Washington May 19 The House Ways and Means Committee voted to tax coal industry at 9 to 10 million dollars yearly, diverging from President Truman's views. President urged increasing business taxes only if needed to offset revenue losses from excise tax cuts. Senator George D. suggested Congress may extend into August to finish tax legislation, though he did not back a definite cut.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
George D-Gn
George
Congress
Sesson
Once Convicted Slayer Goes Free At Third Trial
Rochester May Leo Joseph Mieczko a Dutch citizen and war hero was found not guilty of the murder of Lydia G Warner, a 47-year-old Silver Creek mother, in Dumler on March 10, 1936. After two prior trials and years in prison, the jury rendered a verdict of acquittal on the third trial.
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Rochester
Leo Joseph Mieczko
Yeior
Jake
Synaconice
Sequiltal
Mlevuko
Dury
William Barry
Dorothy
Counssel
William B. Mahoney
Mahoney
Supreme Court
Hull Mleczien
Court of Aphesis
Lribarud
Vere
Isne
Mbrakaway
Attica
Corry Girl Joins State Orchestra in Harrisburg
Miss Marvyn Canfield of Corry High School travels to Harrisburg as one of ten Northwestern Pennsylvania students selected for the All State Choirs program. The senior alto in the A Cappella Choir also plays violin cello piano and bassoon and plans to study at Houghton College this fall.
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Marvyn Gannei
Eugene Osnfield
Fast Booth Street
Harisburg
Pennsylvania
Corry
Canfield
A Cappell
York youth fined and given suspended sentence after street fight
Alderman M S Cobbets fined Elston Chase of Yorke street 101 and costs and suspended sentence for 20 days at a hearing last night. Chase, a teenage youth, was charged after Leroy Coldwell of Marion street accused him of assault on West Washington street late Wednesday night. Police warned both youths that future trouble would bring harsher penalties as others described the clash as a teenage gang war.
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M.S. Cobbets
Elston Chase
Yorke Street
Yout
Chase
Leroy Coldwell
Marion Street
West Washington Street
Truman Backs French Plan To Pool Western Resources
President Truman voiced strong support for a French proposal to pool German and French coal and steel production as part of a broader move to unite Western Europe. He welcomed the idea of joint action and acknowledged future difficulties in building a far reaching arrangement that could strengthen both economies and the Western alliance.
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Truman
Europe
Associated Press
Washington
Presi
Mies
Ual
Leroy
Barone Tylumatie
Amerikan
Triman
Debiror
Trench
Robert Schima
German Armas
Britain
France
Germany
Schuman
Morse Faces Test in Oregon as Conservatives Rally
Portland May 19 Conservatives in Oregon, last Republican stronghold in the west, back Dave Hoover in the Senate race to unseat Morse. Democrats field a stronger slate hoping to unseat Republicans in the general election as party leaders back or oppose Morse. Morse campaigns return to Oregon after clashes with party leaders, aiming to defend a GOP dominated state.
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Portland
Ort
Oregon
Wayne. Morse
Ahakle
Morse
Dave Hoover
Wile Jamette Valley Dairynan
Washington
Ore ‘On
Pennsylvania Republican forecast of 10 House seats
Rep. Simpson predicts a GOP gain of about ten House seats based on Tuesday primary results. He cites unopposed incumbents and strong Republican showing, but does not specify districts. If realized, the delegation would shift toward a five seat GOP edge as in 1880.
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Vey
Washington
Rep
Simpson
Pennsylvania
House Republicans
Tne
Congress
Axis Sally Must Serve Sentence In US Court Ruling
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals on May 14 upheld that Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally must serve a 10 to 80 year prison term for wartime broadcasts aiding the enemy. The 49 year old former radio performer, once prominent in Berlin and Broadway, had faced a lengthy legal battle with parole possible after 10 years. The case recounts her wartime broadcasts and subsequent trial leading to conviction, with the judge noting her role in encouraging Allied troops’ betrayals and the government confirming her sentence remains in force.
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Associated Pres
Washington
U. S Cyrquit Court of
Pee
Ll Marlene
Wiig
Fetters
Edward M Curran
Miss Gillars
Columbia
States Supreme Court
Axis Sally
Germany
Miss Gillies
Rail strike threat dismissed as unjust says railroads
On May 18 Chicago reports the Western Association of Railways declared the planned strike against 10 railroads as wholly unjustified. The AFL Switchmen’s Union of North America argues a 40 hour week and a 50 percent wage rise, with 4,000 affected. The dispute involves switchmen and yard workers, while other unions seek a separate mediation board and a 4 hour week.
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White House
Washington
Wiew National (Railway
Dente
UMP Akgyeemien
Tine
AFL Switchmen's Union of North America
Une Sbellee
Daniel P. Loomis
Loonls
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railway Conductors
Loomis
Aimttar
Truli
Hawaiian Ship In Distress Near Midway
Honolulu May 18 coast guard intercepted a constant SOS from a major vessel named Nuid about 500 miles north of Kuwait shore. Navy and Honolulu based fishing vessel were dispatched toward Trench frigate shoals to assist. Engine trouble reported. Navy ships A W Brewster and Mary Gollindris were distances away and heading to the scene.
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Honolulu
Visie
KHK
Nuid
Isles
Coast Guard
Enus
RCA
A.W. Brewster
Mary Gollindris
Nulas
Truman silent on Taft charges in White House push
President Truman declined to discuss Republican charges of political immorality in his administration. Senator Taft said the charges are undisputed after Truman avoided reading Taft’s nationwide radio speech and skipped a Chicago Tribune comment request. Truman criticizes obstructionists across parties and urges removing those blocking parts of his program.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Taft
Ohio
White House
Hookuy
Trimath
Taft Taft
Chicago Tribune
Senate
Isi Mondey
Chitesto
Congress
Western powers plan civilian high commissioners in Austria
London May 19 The Big Three foreign ministers agreed to appoint civilian high commissioners to replace military governors in western Austria to bolster Austrian governance and sovereignty. They backed a rapid treaty path and withdrawal of occupation troops while strengthening Austrian government authority. Acheson’s push for a permanent NATO council and focused defense roles for member nations aims to knit the alliance tighter against communism.
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Associated Press
London
Austria
Anatria
Deat Acheron
Bynes Bevie
Zades
Russia
U. S
Dean Acheson Teves
Pw Mencines
Washington
Ontline
Acheson
Europe
Two Die in Bedford Auto Wrecks Near New Castle
Two men were killed and another injured in separate crashes near Bedford Pennsylvania yesterday. Donald Wasinny, 25, of Sproul Blaircomakshy, died when his car wrecked on a curve. Boyd R. Murray, 25, of Sproul, suffered a broken leg. Edleogy Coreya, 25, of near New Castle, was injured when his delivery vehicle collided four miles west of New Castle.
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Hedford
Ausio
Pencals Vanlons
Donald Wasi
Nycum
Sproul
Rouen
New Castie
Rowe
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Court of Appeals
Accnatorea Press
Sally
Western Association of Railroads
Hawaiian
Big 3
West Powers
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