Government purchase of railroads demanded by unions
A group of 20 railroad unions urged the government to begin preparations to buy the railroads. They called for government control of revenues and direct bargaining with unions on wages and conditions, arguing private operators cannot ensure efficient service. The White House offered no immediate comment.
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W. T. Pariay
American Railroad N
Ifse
Hichmamn
Esomtl
Jeter
Railway Labor Exective's Association
Cam
United States
Deniors List Week's Events Highlight School Year Activities
Corry High School final plans for graduation and ceremonies proceed through next week. Examinations for seniors wrap up today except a few awaiting subjects. Tests for freshmen and sophomore grades begin tomorrow and run through Thursday. The annual picnic at Geloron Park is set for Friday with two buses and cars to Tamestown for transport. Examinations are scheduled next Tuesday with class exercises beginning early. Details include distribution of exams and medical reports for students ending the year.
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Witie Corry High School
Geloron Park
Pricay
Tamestown
Claas
Jenin
Corry Man Loses $200 Reported On West Soul Street
A Corry man reported losing $200 while walking on West Soul Street. Police noted scattered signs and uncertain details, with the incident prompting a brief inquiry into where the money disappeared.
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jErie Man
Corry
Committee for Cribbs Home to survey 10 sites Friday
Committee for Cribbs Home for the Aged in Erie plans a Friday survey trip to evaluate ten proposed locations in northwestern Pennsylvania. Members will inspect sites in towns including Oil City and Meadville as bids pour in from civic groups.
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Mumbers
Bulkingste
Tia M. Cribbs
Erie Conference of
Shayon
Meadyile
Clarion
Union City
Erie
Tinyville
DuBois
Frumkin
Oil City
Company A Cancels Memorial Day Parade Plans
Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard was forced to cancel plans to appear in the Memorial Day parade next Monday due to centry of United States property at Harviskiing and the inability to obtain more uniforms. New squad leaders were named for four squads, with promotions planned as a second platoon forms.
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Pennsylvania National Guard
United States
Harviskiing
Rasselas Brown
Harald B. Smith
Herbert Combs
Donald Brigham
Lgis Harry Norton
Edward Brigham
Robert Guth
GM UAW wage pact eyed as industry braces for quick settlement
The Detroit news reports General Motors reaches a history making wage agreement with the CIO United Auto Workers. Negotiations at Chrysler and other firms signal a fast path to ending the Chrysler strike and influence on Ford talks. Industry wages around 1 50 per hour with GM set to 1 81 by November. The GM pact comes after an 18 hour bargaining session and is seen as pivotal for auto workers nationwide.
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General Motors, Corporation
Chiryster Corp
United Auto Workers
Bret
Michigan
Sigher
UAW
Chrysler
Cenemal Motors
Corporation
Sedom Fossiilicies
Generel Motors
Kendriot
Gm-Uaw
Ford Motor Go
General Motors
Ford
Uique
Youth Hurt In Wreck Near City
David Biebler an 18 year old from Bris was discharged from Corry Hospital after a motorbike crash three miles west of Corry on the Beaverdam road. He suffered a slight concussion and was unconscious briefly after his bike hit a concrete abutment while avoiding an oncoming car. He was taken to Bracken-Keating Ambulance and then to the hospital.
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David Biebler
Bris
Corry
Corry Onne
Beaverdam
Cory State Police
A. W. Muncy
R. D
Spender School
Tiicher
Senator Myers Pushes Quick Action on FCC Nomination
Washington May 20 Senator Myers D Pa urged swift action to oppose any delay on Thomas O Buchanan's appointment to the Federal Power Commission. A three member Senate commerce subcommittee planned to vote on the naming on Thursday then report to the full committee. Senator Capehart R Ind chairman warned a delay might be needed to hear additional witnesses.
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Washington
Myers
D-Pa
Thomas O. Buchanan
Federal Power Commission
Senate Commerce
Rexport
Tul
Capehart
Rind
Nnbenminites
Signs Growings of GOP Convention Deadlock
The report notes growing signs of a deadlocked GOP convention as multiple candidates compete. Harold Stassen remains a key figure with broad support, while Dewey and others cling to their camps. Nominations appear uncertain, with backers signaling continued fighting through early balloting.
Warren Victor In Rae Warren Victor In Rae
Unofficial Florida returns from 1590 precincts show Warren leading McCarty for governor. Warren, a Jacksonville attorney, collected 269,485 votes to McCarty’s 268,840 with a Democratic leaning, ahead of the May 4 primary results.
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Pla
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Warren
Cavy McCesty
Fout
Pierce
McCarty
Vali
McCurty
Concrete Plant to Start Here Ready-Mixed System
A local firm plans a ready-mixed concrete plant by July 1 using off-site mixing and transport by specialized trucks. The venture aims to reduce on-site handling and materials stock while serving various construction scales.
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A. Zalzneck and Son
Wills
Corey
Ube A. Zaliwerk and Son
Ivicar
Philip
Milton Zalneck
oGay
Znln
Columbia Fire Destroys Five Homes Displacing 35 People
Columbia Pa May 26 Fire wrecked the interiors of five houses in Columbia trapping 35 residents including 20 children. Damage estimated at 40000. Fire Chief Roye said the blaze likely started in a kitchen and spread to adjoining structures. George Ott 76 was rescued after crawling to the roof and taken to a hospital with severe shock.
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Crea
Columbia
Roye
Lester Peters
Peters
George Olt
Finn President reshapes cabinet amid labor crisis
President Paasikivi of Finland dismisses and appoints ministers in a shake up of his Communist-led coalition. Interior moves to Leino Kilpinen and Bertie Kulinen, while education shifts to Levin’s wife, as Social Democrats push for interior control and a major strike surge ends.
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Shirley
Xjo Leto
PaasikiWi
Leiau Kilpt
Wali Juls Iad
Sprendli Heavy Industries
Gooryativen Suily
Sinike
Cumsuiunisti Yd Boralar Damons
Umber al Moldoo
Poplar Democratic Coalition
Social Democrats
Onn Mironen
He Agrariae
Demwetitte Twiye
Republicans Win Tariff Bill Test In House Vote
In Washington on May 20 Republicans pushed a major tariff bill by a 212 to 15 vote as Democrats opposed changes. The decision advances a one year extension of reciprocal trade and blocks separate tariff changes. Secretary Marshall warned the measure would strain U S foreign economic policy.
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Washington
Bennerats
Soljdy
Pakkage
Marshall
FPHA Advances Details in Sale of Fairhaven
FPHA advances plans for selling Fairhaven dwellings amid negotiations. James E. Lutterius represents the Federal Public Housing Authority in city talks with officials including Mayor Pred Kinsley. A Baybow Engineering survey in Rochester, New York, defined worst land plots for the 100 unit Wartline housing project and anticipated sale completion before a fiscal year end deadline.
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James E. Lutterius
Feder Public Howing Authority
Pricy Ag
Fairhaven
Corry Theatre Prize Winners Listed From 48 Entries
The Corry prize drawing at Rex Theatre selected 48 entrants with winners from multiple towns including Corry East Brady Smethport and Mayville. Names such as Maurice Lindell Albion Lillie Rossie and J. Mitchell appear among the prize recipients. A second item reports state senator O J Thiïmar Blair seriously ill after a heart attack at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown.
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Pischer
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Rossie
Ohn Whited
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Elizabeth Case
Girard
Car
Mayville
J. W.mitchell
Youngwport
Pote
A Revelle
South Center
Etteel
Corry
James H. Roden
West
Mul Street
Delores Miller
Rockwood
Mise Victoria Tomezale
Greenville
M.A. Chelstner
Somerset
Elune Ronblseh
Toaster
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St. Mary's Rectory
Myron Bald~win
Mary McElwee
Port Allegany
Roy W. Pri
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Rose Paklos
Crosby
Ver Dirkerawm
Hast Smethvart
Jen Shuets
Lorrain Hall
Astr Wile
Joh Wood
Nanty Glo
Willum Gittins
Allentown
Pitt
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Lehigh
Senate
Sacredt Heart Hospital
Veers Allen
Fender
Allied leaders fault Rus for failure and Yuan talks
May 26 dispatches report Secretary of Defense blaming Russia for failure of the Allied line and press accounts on Austrian independence talks in London. A Chinese siege ends with Yinghsien abandoned after 39 days sparing casualties as civilians and troops withdraw toward Tatung.
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Rugsis
Tle
Peifing
Yinghsien
Peiying
Pup Fation
Vinghsitn
Tatung
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May Tack Civil Rights Program Onto Draft Bill
Senator Langer pledged to amend the draft bill with civil rights provisions including anti lynching anti poll tax and against Jim Crow. He said Southern senators will filibuster to block changes while House opposition grows to peacetime draft. He aims to require fair employment practices for firms handling government work and to protect service members from mob attacks and discrimination.
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Penelee Grants 12 Cent Pay Hike to Corry Workers
Forty two Corry employees of the Pennsylvania Merizie Co. receive a one year 12 cent hourly increase announced today. The raise covers both union and nonunion workers, with about two thirds under existing settlement terms.
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Pennsylvania Merizie Co
Hie Urty
Beneelee
Haganah Reports First Air Raid on Jerusalem
Arab sources claim continued war aims and rejection of peace until Israel dissolves its state. Haganah planes reportedly carried out Jerusalem's first air raid, with limited confirmation from Jerusalem or Arab capitals as UN truce talks loom.
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Egypt
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Kaypally
Syria
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Jerusalem
Hii Amina el Hussein
Parmule” Army
Baws Bey AL
Gimiman Assnatch
Fitig Abdullah
Trans-Jordan
Trube
Army of Israel
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Carter L. Davidson
Abrouet
Davidson
United Nations
Holmes
Ami
Eexcurity Council
Fremier Mahmoud Fahmy
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