Taft weighs GOP leadership as cabinet lineup unfolds
President elect Eisenhower taps former Dewey aides for Cabinet stirring speculation that Senator Taft will seek Senate floor leadership. Five prospective Cabinet picks named include John Dulles for secretary of state and Herbert Brownell Jr. as attorney general. Taft, mum publicly, is irked by Dewey alliance while Douglas McKay of Oregon is named for Interior. Taft awaits final posts before deciding on leadership role.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert A. Taft
GOP
Senate
Taft
Dewey
John Poster Dulles
Herbert Brownell Jr
White House
U. S
Truman
Commerce
Question Man In Slaving Of Girl In Brattleboro
A 26 year old truck driver from Brattleboro was to be returned from New York City for questioning in the death of Rosamond Burlington, 19, whose body was found with her throat slashed. The man, Charles Da Wes, Miss Burlington’s close male friend, was picked up after leaving Brattleboro on a tip. The state pathologist called it a murder case, noting screams heard Thursday evening, but no evidence of a criminal attack.
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Associated Press
Joseph Spelman
State Patholieist
City Council Plans 156172 Budget For Next Year
City officials discuss a tentative 156172.40 budget for next year in a closed executive session. Mayor Kinley and council members attend as Finance Director Walter Sweet notes the figure could change before formal action. The current tax rate of 18 mills is expected to hold, with possible pension plan linkups to save costs.
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Colty
Kinley
Corncil
Vity
Cowie
Ben Williams
Walter Sweet
Corry
Sweet
Auto Increlise le Presehi
Brown
City Paving Notices Issued For 202 Properties
Paving assessments totaling about 40000 were mailed to 202 property owners whose lots were improved by the summer paving program. Owners may appeal at the next City Council meeting in December. Front footage set the charges. homeowners with 20 foot frontages pay 1.97 per front foot. After appeals, bills go to the treasurer. owners have 20 days to buy the amounts before interest accrues. unpaid bills within six months incur a paving lien with added costs upon payment.
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Tval
Quake Shakes California Coast From San Francisco To Los Angeles
A coastal California quake rattled the region over a 600 mile stretch from San Francisco to Los Angeles. No injuries were reported, but homes and water pipes were damaged. San Luis Obispo residents reported moving houses rattling and a resident named Mrs. Olin fainted after a quake wreck at Oceano, about 15 miles south. The San Andreas fault line was referenced as the source of the quake.
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San Francisco
Air Oceano
California
San Francisti
Los Angeles
San Andreas
Calfornia
Hou Railio Staton
San Lily Obispo
W. J. Olin
Oceano
Two Servicemen Survive Okefenokee Ordeal in Georgia
Jacksonville Fla two servicemen William Denham 17 and George Anderson 21 spent weeks lost in the Okefenokee swamp after meeting by chance while furloughed from naval and Marine units. They trekked for days, subsisting on fish heads and entrails, losing over 30 pounds combined before a rescuer guided them to Homerville Ga and a Navy plane back to Jacksonville.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Okefenokee
South Georgia
William Denhant
George Anderson
Marine Corps
Marine Corp
Denham
Anderson
Batti
Naval Sir
Tney
Fuer
Jand
Homerville
Guy
Navy
Blaze Routs 19 Moravian College Students
A three story south hall dormitory fire at Moravian College in Bethlehem routed 19 students yesterday. Sophomore Bernal Gawler from St. Clair discovered the blaze and alerted occupants. Everyone escaped safely as flames damaged the first floor lobby and lounge, a large closet, and a stairway. fire officials blamed an overheated heater and estimated $3,000 in damage.
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Bethlehem
South Hall
Moravian College
Bernal Gawler
St. Clair
John Schweder
Union City Boy Injured As Car Rolls Off Road
A four year old Union City boy and his father escaped death when their car rolled off a road near Waterford. Merle Wolfgang, eight, was driving. the car skidded, left the pavement, and overturned in a field. Eric Wolfgang, the son, was thrown free with a leg injury. both were treated at St. Memorial Hospital.
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Union City
Corry
Merle Wolfgang
Silim
Waterford
Wolfgang
Eric
Stemn Memorial Hospital
Vamage
Mate
Arrest Made In Clymer Thefts
Rumors of arrests circulated as Chautauqua County officials withhold official confirmation. Authorities reportedly arrested a local suspect while another nonresident is sought. The thefts at Clymer Central School Meyerink Milling Co and a service station totaled about 290 dollars with footprints linking to a Frewsburg break-in, suggesting a linked burglary spree in the county.
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Aye Arest
Clymer
Chautauqua
Perso
Miearest
Clymer Gentral
Meyerink Milling Co
Toalke
Frewsburt
Chwutauqua
Clymer Girl Struck By Auto Near Home
Miss Joy LOU Moore twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Moore of R D J Clymer was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital with serious injuries after being struck by an eastbound car on the Clymer cutting road near Van Wer Schaat corners one and one quarter miles west of Clymer. The car driven by Miss Sally Yalko of BD 4 Clymer with her mother and brother. Moore suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and multiple lacerations with possible internal injuries. Attendants said her condition was as good as could be expected. Ambulance transport was provided by Spizer ambulance to the hospital.
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Clymer
Joy Lou Moore
Willie Moore
Sally Yalko
B.D. 4
Walter Yalko
Leonard
Spizer
Union Leaders Foresee AFL And CIO Leadership Entering New Era
Union leaders predict a rapid fill of the top AFL CIO leadership vacuum as Green and Murray vie for control. Reports note possible Abbott League reshuffles and a transition toward new industrial union movements, with Green and Murray centering discussions on CIO APL alliances and future organizational direction.
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AFL and Cio
Willan
Congress of
Industral Oran Sullans
Wetheramston
Green
Murray
Z. Lewis
Lewis
Dusted
Uctive Lnday
AFD
CIO
Ie AL Sau
Eupatidee
Yoni
Anavehior
Nurmay
Sao
Saaey Yu
AFL
Galllion
CTO
Thanksgiving Service Slated by Gorey Ministers
A joint Thanksgiving service will be held at the Evangelical United Brethren Church on Wednesday November 26 at 7245 pm with Roy Francis Gh Whliemm of the First Baptist Chapel in Gor TY as speaker. The Corry Ministerial Association will host with Dr Elmer R Crtner Rev Russell R Mornitanti Rev Howard J Stull Rev Paul F Bauer Rev H Ray Barrly and others participating. soloist Mrs Russell Livenspire and accompanist Mrs J B Lane Dowry. The offering supports benevolent funds and charitable work of the association including hospital care relief and community aid.
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Francis Gh. Whliemm
Patos
First Baptist Chapel
Pi Gor
Gorey Ministerial Association
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ymphei Papine ii
Elmer R Crtner
St. Paul’s
Spartansburs
Hsing
O'Hara
J.B. Lane
Brie
Viber
Donald R. Brown
Assemblies of God
Merlin Gaskell
Salvation Army
Hey. Bradley Lines
Brokenstraw Parish
D .Leon Maneval
Wayne Valley
Corry Ministerial Association
Corry Memorial Hospital
American Relief For Korea
Corry Community Chest
Erie County Tuberculosis Association
Step Up Search For Lost Plane Near Kodiak Island
Anchorage Alaska weather improved prompting a stepped up search for a missing C-119 Flying Boxcar with 20 men last Saturday. A ceiling of 6 000 to 8 000 feet opened routes toward Kodiak Island as six planes launched and more joined after mechanical checks. High winds caused minor damage at Elmendorf AFB, delaying takeoffs briefly.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Tempo I
Kodiak Island
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Here
Postal Card Slips Slowed By Mixed Readings
Fragmented OCR describes post office plan to speed up handling of Christmas cards and related slips. It notes delivery efficiency, the need to mark slips, and the process of organizing bundles for Lima and other locales, with uncertain spellings and garbled names.
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Anothey
Lima
Pish Hfn
Khe iWin
Procels
Jay
Chrismas
Caertey
Rain totals reach 1.76 inches over four days
Rain totals rose to 1.76 inches after a night of ongoing showers with a brief heavy downpour. Weather Observer George Mulderick reported the four day rainfall as measured, while temperatures dipped to around 40 degrees in a moderate night. Farmers and residents welcomed the rain as a relief from a lengthy dry spell and well-water shortages.
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George Mulderick
Weinhard
Czech Spy Confessses Amid Prague Treason Trial
The Prague radio reports 37 year old Communist official Slansky and 13 co defendants, including Jewish figures, confessed to conspiracy to overthrow Czechoslovak government. The broadcast notes Slansky’s ties to the West and to prominent party figures, while detailing alleged actions and past positions. In a separate item, Warren, Pennsylvania, resident Ellwood Reynolds, 25, died when his car ran off a road and struck a utility pole.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Arthur Lamdan
Farater
Fopeorn Minster
Fainers
Prague
Tomner
Prue Radia
Anon
Vhab
Tunribm
West
Rudiph Slansky
Klement Cottsyuld Sud
Yestore Caschusiovakia
cLump
Lomiion Ws
Sinder Viaeamnebury
Yesteray
Wlopye
Bedeieh Gottruder
Ormer Voy
Gael Slansky
Prazie Radio
Slinsky
Jaye
Tey Ae
Olge
Preids Winister
Lorian Thet
Stasakey
Gemindler
Anth Demoeribia
Tratikxike Eleferits
Ratile
Babson's Eleven Headaches For New President
Babson Park Massachusetts. Roger W. Sanson outlines eleven major challenges for a new U.S. president. Headache No 1 Korea, no clear land aid from parents, concern among youth. Headache No 2 Weather and drought strain states, echoing Hoover era concerns. Headache No 3 Labor unions, push profits via production not strikes, risk of government power shift. Headache No 4 Foreign imports, tariff debate amid Western Europe and Japan. Headache No 5 Excess U S capacity, WW II fears boost building boom, looming unemployment. Real estate outlook notes fivefold housing surge last year. continues on page four.
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Roger W. Sanson
Babson Park
Mass
Korea
Coolidge
Tice
Tke
Europe
Japan
U. S
Isolated Kentucky mountains hit by heavy snow
In a mountainous region spanning Kentucky and nearby states, up to 22 inches of snow blanketed isolated areas after shifting air masses. Communications and transport were disrupted as telephones and roads froze, with several towns reporting prolonged outages and high winds adding to travel hazards.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tyasse
Moril Caraling
Virginia
Kulliety
Wien
Erlesville
Harlan
Middleshoro
Westert
Yees
Whoopee Cost Rules For New Year Charges
The Pillsbur eh office of the Office of Price Stabilisation has ruled minimu m cover charges by restaurants hotels and night clubs on New Year ’s Eve must stay the same as last year. Charges ranged from 2 to 15 dollars plus the tax and any expansion of entertainment requires OPS filing before changes. Operators who offered entertainment or minimum charges last year and plan changes must file with OPS before increasing charges.
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Office of Price Stabilisation
Hiab
Qrausts
Hitels Iinet
Directm Stamins HL
Wallace Jr
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