Nicaraguan Leader Promises New Election Amid Crisis
Gen. Anastasio Somoza announced a new presidential election will be held to replace President-elect Arguello, as Nicaragua remains calm after a coup attempt. He blamed insurgent National Guard officers for plotting to oust him, with Lagayo Sacasa named acting president and Somoza vowing unity and constitutional service.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
Leonard Aggiella
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Aly
Fast
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Mexico
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Sucked into sand hopper boy survives with injuries
Providence May 28 15 year old William Sweet was sucked into a sand hopper and dragged through weeks of sand before surfacing at the base. Workmen cut the conveyor and he was freed after about 15 minutes. He received minor injuries and was taken to Rhode Island State Hospital before being sent home. Treasury report shows May 26 receipts 9,049,302.06 and expenditures 93,659,??
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Providence
R. T
William Sweet
William
Polite
Sweet
Kemen
Rhode Island State Hospital
Aken
Treasury
Washington
Treaury
White House pressure linked to Communist propaganda report
A committee report alleged that some of the most flagrant Communist propaganda originated under White House pressure. The document did not identify who occupied the White House when the films were produced.
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Washington
Afhrioan Activities Committee
White House
Cory School District set for final budget approval
The Cory School District prepares final action on a 1917 48 budget of about 959 525 dollars with a two mill property tax hike raising levies from 211 to 844 mills. Officials expect state legislative action to revise teacher funding. Governor Duff expected to sign bills by mid June. Other districts in the area, Warren and Eric, also move toward final budget actions including similar two mill increases.
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Tara& Child
Hus
Setion Lyie
Taree
Anouien
Bath
Warren
Eric Fave
Eric
Bevin Wins Confidence Vote At British Party Conference
Margate England May 28 Ernest Bevins secured a vote of confidence from the cling Taber party at their annual conference. Delegates approved a composite resolution backing reviews of military commitments and armed forces organization to align with government targets for 1948. Government victories also extended to park proposals for economic planning and manpower distribution amid the ongoing economic crisis.
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England
Porelen
Ernest Bevins
Britain
Cling Taber
Wita
Forelen
Victory Park
Jamestown Mother of Five Fatally Shot in Home
Jamestown, May 28. A eight to nine year old tragedy unfolds as a gun blast ends the life of a mother of five named Mary Lindberg, shot by her common-law husband Amos Lindberg in the dining-room of their home. Police report the lone blast killed her instantly, with two young children present. Investigators seek motive and identify the shooter, who fled the scene and later was found in nearby street.
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Bund Beg
Pollet
Beet
Aen Lind
Awndbery
Allce
Tone Whimbe
Ex Umel
Lyon
Gui
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Acelin
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Maury
Laith Luudebern
Marcy Nelo
Aseiytane Denier
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Alice
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Job Placements Offic e Improves May Hiring Surge
The Erie area employment office reports a May spike with 129 successful job hunters, up from 48 in April. About half were veterans and 75 percent of May placements secured work at the General Electric plant, where only applicants with transportation to the plant were being hired due to bus overcrowding.
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Erie GE
Perwine
Uric
Svvanil
Corry
Erie Works
General Electric
Senate Passes Bill to Divide Family Income
Harrisburg May 28 Senate overrode Democratic objections to a measure allowing the husband and wife to file separate tax reports, claiming it would cut state taxes by millions. Sponsor Sen John Lord Jr said the bill mirrors "community property" laws in other states and could save "millions" annually, as debate continued after a 35 to 14 Senate vote in favor.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Senate
C. Hill
Commonwealth
Lord
Alley
House
Soft Drinks Tax Battle Reaches State Supreme Court
Harrisburg May 18 A suit challenging the soft drinks tax was filed after the State Supreme Court refused to take original jurisdiction in a similar case The tax takes effect June 1 The suit seeks to expedite a decision in a contested constitutional issue tied to a 1140 million tax program urged by Governor Duff to fund state hospital expansion and services
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Taophin Puonly Court
State Supreme Court
Tix ‘Econey
High
Geouse W. Maxey
Oy Marshall H Morgan
Philadelphia
Morgan
High Court
General Assembly
James Hi. Duff
Profile of City Softball Injury At Agro Field Collision
In a Carry League softball game between the Corry Jamestown Wo 2 team and Ajax Travy Works, Charles Hughes suffered a broken nose and deep forehead laceration after colliding with catcher Ken Ottaway while attempting to catch a foul tip. Hughes was treated by Dr. H A Curtis at Carry Hospital and expected to be discharged soon. The incident followed a previous day’s broken jaw injury to Sonny Movs in a separate base path collision between first and second base runners.
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Carry
Hughes
Corry-Jamestown
Ken Ottaway
Wasabo
Ottaway
H. A. Curtis
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Previauiy
Holland
Sonny Movs
Bill White
Hoover gain solid backing as calls for action rise
Representative Taber urges immediate action on Army civil functions and argues a ten day period is needed to complete the study. Hoover seeks fresh support as lawmakers weigh the proposal to redefine military role in civilian tasks.
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Rep. Taber
Army
Relief Problems Continue Until Pacts Signed
Washington May 28 Chairman Taber of the House Appropriations Committee urged the administration to accept Hoover’s suggestion for relief tied to formal pacts with Germany and other nations. He warned relief issues will stay unsettled until such pacts are written, citing a looming civilian relief bill for Germany Austria Korea and Japan. Hoover also pressed for German production recovery while noting Europe’s drift toward collectivism.
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Washington
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Rny
House Appropriations Committee
Herbert Hoover
Mlowe
Germany
Lund
Volling
Farmy
Retter
Hoover
United States
Powell Taber
Europe
Gropins
Ageria
Texas City Probe Details Early Safety Failures
Washington May 98 The Tone Cutt reports its investigation into the Texas City disaster fails to reveal a single clear cause. The Grande Angy cargo of nitrat e exploded April 16 after tests, with warnings that many handlers showed little knowledge of safety rules and smoking prohibitions were inconsistently posted in French on the vessel and docks.
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Norarette
Washington
Tone Cutt
Texas City
Waor
Fire Winter Pittsburgh blaze injures as Homestead fire destroys building
A fire in Homestead last night caused $75,000 in damage and injured several, with one building destroyed and three others damaged. Firefighters from Pittsburgh responded, and the blaze affected multiple structures during the incident reported on May 28.
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Pittsburgh
Homestead
Slayer of Four Gets Court Hearing Today
A 16 year old, Oliver Verpening Jr, faces a murder charge for the death of Hophiet Smith in Michigan. The youth admitted killing on a dare to see what the world felt like. Proceedings were set for a court hearing, with a waiver of guardianship to be addressed and possible circuit court appearance pushed to Monday.
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Associated Press
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Brailey Smith
Ll Wolmt
Besteltum
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Janet
Ohio State
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Promenior Vealle
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Jenbeck
Smith
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Robert H. Perkins
Oliver Wilyss
Phearanicy
George W. Dessavins
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Veterans Parade May Honor War Dead In Local observance
The Veterans Council announced a Friday ceremony for the Mina Day parade with a graveside vigil at Pine Grove McCray St Thomas St Elizabeth Luther Heaverdam Wheelock Cemeteries. Marching units meet at 9 40 am at the VFW on West Washington for a 10 am parade led by mass colors and the American Legion Band followed by State Guard Company A and the VPW Drum Corps.
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Vat Wang
Pine Grove
McCray
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St. Eizabeth
Luther, Hein
Heaverdam
Wheelock
Fromen Marchine
Women's Relief Corps
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Corry High School
Boyond Girl Scout
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Stanford Hose Company
Possibility of Increasing Gas Tax Fading in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports show talks on raising Pennsylvania's gasoline tax from three to five cents per gallon fading after a lengthy debate. Legislators considered extending a temporary 6 cent levy but split on revenue allocation to municipalities. Final decision awaits House Republican leadership as Senate passes related insurance regulation bills.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Gutton
Flaun
Yuvid
House
Corry Bank to Close Half Day on Wednesdays This Summer
Citizens National Bank of Corry will close at noon each Wednesday for three months from June through August to align with merchant hours and give employees a midweek half day off. Saturday hours remain unchanged to avoid public inconvenience.
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Citizens National Bank
Mead Park Dam Repair To Start After Flood Damage
Mead Park construction will begin on repairing the damaged dam wings by building new concrete wings. Joe Hassett, contractor, plans to start today following a board meeting held last night. The Elks concert proceeds totaled 800 dollars to benefit Mead Park swimming pool, with thanks extended to the Corry Lodge of Elks City Lodge of Elks and City Civic Orchestra for their participation.
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Joe Hassett
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di- Terkors
Corry Lodge of Elks
Oi City Lodge of Elks
Oi City Civic Orchestra
Southern Group to Present Set of Contract Terms
Southern coal producers meet with John L. Lewis to discuss a new contract before the June 30 federal seizure deadline. Key issues include a ten cent royalty, eight hour day pay parity, welfare and safety provisions, and a unified bargaining stance under a tight no contract policy.
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Southern
John L. Lewis
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Bolt
Lewis
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King
Henry F. Warden
Southern Producers' Negotiating Committee
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Warden
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Lift Restrictions On Home Construction
Washington May 28 Associated Press reports that permits will not be required for outdoor construction of houses starting June. Housing Expediter Frank R Crydon also says the limit on bathroom fixtures is lifted and the area limit expands from 2,500 to 2,000 square feet. ControIs remain for national housing authorisation and veteran occupancy provisions.
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Washington
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