Cheju POW Riot Triggers Planned Mass Escape Foiled
On Cheju Island Korea United States troops halted a planned mass escape by 584 Chinese Reds and American prisoners. Fifty six rioters were killed or fatally wounded and over 100 injured as guards stormed compounds with bayonets. Command HQ learned of the August 24 plan and acted to prevent a breakout intended to join guerrillas in the mountains.
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Associated Press
Cheju Island
Korea
Thomas W. Herren
U. S
Herron
Richard D. Boevem
Ontario Oil
Cheju City
Boorem
Boevom
U.S
Amy
Ponmimjom
William JK. Herrison
U. N
Nam 1
Cheju
Russia Has Million Air Force Reservists Report
An Air Force Monthly article claims Russia could call on about a million Air Force reservists in wartime, while the U S reportedly has 300 000. The piece notes gaps in data and focuses on potential combat strength against the United States. A separate Lancaster incident reports a 19 year old Navy veteran electrocuted after contacting a 1900 volt line at a building site.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Air Force
Air Force Monthly
Lancaster
Jesse W. Cutter
Polio Cases Jump in Week Says Public Health Service
The Public Health Service reports 9,538 new polio cases for the week ending September 27, signaling a turning point in the outbreaks. The disease year began in April with totals rising past the prior year, reaching 29,106 by late September.
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Associated Press
Wasilington
Public Hearth Service
Tis
Electric Storm Sweeps Corry District
An electric storm struck Corry last night, with hailstones the size of marbles and snow flurries in parts of Chautauqua County. Power outages occurred in Warren, Crawford, and Chautauqua counties, and a tree felled in Wrightsville cut a line. In Venango County, lightning damaged farmer Lee Smith's tool shed, destroying tractor and other equipment. no losses were estimated yet. A dwelling fire also affected John Foster's home in Condenville.
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Corry
Elas
Chauitauqua County
Mayville
Argenakies
Pemneyivant Electric Co
Warren
Crawford
Shautiuqua
Wrightsville
Biveau
Grawford Coty
Lee Smith
Venangoboro
Venango ‘Volun
Smith
John Foster
R. D. Condenuiille
Area traffic crashes claim one life in Corry month
One person died and 14 injured in September traffic incidents in the Corry Gisutieh area. State Police, citing 19 accidents, logged $9 375 in damages and 15 criminal arrests. Officers conducted 102 investigations for other departments, with patrols covering 0185 miles and 248 information requests received.
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Corry Gisutieh
Theodore Hubley
Dell Darling, Former County Official, Dies
Dell Darling, longtime public figure in Erie County, died after a two year illness. The body rests at Chester A. Siscal Mineral Home, 680 West Street, Erie, with calling hours and a funeral service slated for 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
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Dell Darling
Erie
Cies
Erie Gauys
Chester A. Sclisal Mineral
West Sit
Dell Darling remembered as longtime county official and circus fanatic
Ailing for two years Dell Darling suffered heart trouble and arterial disease forcing retirement from public life. Born December 11 1877 in Madison he lived in Corry and Mead Avenue. He worked with Colby pianos Erie and joined Winter Piano Co. in Erie. Elected sheriff in 1894 then county commissioner in 1939 and reelected in 1948. Retirement marked end of 16 years public service. He remained connected to show business and Ringling Brothers Circus.
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Dell
Harmot Hospital
Ohio River
Madison
Darling
Corry
Mead Avenue
W. L. Darling
Colby
Erie
G. Colby
Winter Piano Company
Severland
Cirrus
County Court House
Stalin Says War More Likely Between Capitalist Nations
Moscow Prime Minister Stalin states in a 50 page Feishevik article that war between capitalist countries is more probable than a war between capitalist and socialist states. He argues conflicts among capitalist nations are inevitable and criticizes fellow Communists for overestimating harmony among powers.
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Moscow
Stalin
Communist Party
Feishevik
Communist Party Congress
United States
Area Pair Electrocuted Moving Video Antenna
A 29 year old and a 14 year old brother were killed while moving a television antenna at a home in Youngsville. The youths were removing the antenna from a residence on Maple Lane when the 200 volt line hurtled into the area. The victims, Kay and Dennis Bryilly Lehn, were employed by Kay’s electronics store and lived with their family. The coroner confirmed accidental electrocution. investigation by local authorities continues.
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Ole
Iran Premier Signals Oil Crisis Standoff With Britain
Iran's Premier Mossadegh warned Britain he may withdraw ambassadors from London if their response to his oil settlement proposals is unsatisfactory. He linked acceptance to oil royalties and warned of possible shifts in Iran's diplomatic ties if negotiations fail. British sources suggested not rejecting but seeking to keep talks open.
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Mossedegh
Majlis
Iran
Bulbus
Mossadegh
Britain
Britaire
London
Lightning Sets Off Barn Blaze At Sugar Grove Farm
A lightning bolt hit a Sugar Grove farm barn owned by the Francis Thompson family, destroying the barn and its 109 acre harvest. Firefighters from Sugar Grove, Busti and Lakewood aided mutual aid to confine the fire, saving 400 chicks in an adjacent shed and limiting losses to hay and grain. The Thompson home, cattle and machinery were spared major damage while insurance covered only a small portion of the loss. Crowds gathered as flames lit the night sky.
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Sugar Grove
Francis Thompson
Busti
Ilm
Thompson
Sugar Gravé
Lander Road
Scott Stuart Jr
Busti Volunteer Department
Mmtual Aid Platon
Lakewood Department
Busti Are Wal
Aluminum production increase urged for wartime needs
Defense Production Director Henry H. Fowler told the Senate House Defense Production Committee that aluminum output must rise by 200000 short tons annually to prevent a crippling bottleneck in wartime. He said invitations will go to American firms to submit proposals for plants to produce the extra metal.
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Washington—Defense
Henry H. Fowler
Senate House Defense
Truman Tries His Own Version Of Ike Parody On West Coast
President Truman toured the West Coast delivering a campaign speech in Spokane and elsewhere. He mocked Eisenhower with a spoof rhythm about the Old Guard and Republican leaders while denouncing reactionary elements. Police estimated about four thousand in the armory with ten thousand applauding along the parade route as Truman criticized party elites and suggested universal support for Adlai Stevenson.
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Truman
Mike
North Dakota
Montana
Tita
Washington
Autis Eisenhower
Spokane
Harry
Clyde Phelps
Mortis
Eloetria
Il General Foods
Wid Gel
Machtthur
Martin
Sen. Marti
Pennsylvania
Cin
Weslermeyer
Txeapreenevil Welfare
Democratic Party
Adlai Steyerwit
Driver Hurt In Wreck Near City
LeRoy Hamilton, 28, of 67 East South street, suffered minor injuries last night when his car left Route four miles west of the city. State Police said Hamilton, traveling west, lost control on a curve, crossed the highway, and tipped over. He suffered a bruised forehead but did not require medical treatment. His Oldsmobile sedan was damaged about 400 dollars.
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LeRoy Hamilton
East South Street
Bue
Hamilton
Pallee
Tyrone Herald Sold to Three Employees in Takeover
Tyrone Herald changes hands as three employees purchase the afternoon paper from Benjamin C. Jones. New owners are Paul M. Kienzle business manager John G. Clain advertising manager and- Phil Miles composing room foreman.
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Tyrone
Tyrone Herald
Benjamin C. Jones
Paul M. Kienzle
John G. Clain
Philli & Miles
Rosin Foremin
Fireside chats planned by Stevenson outlined
Associated Press reports plans for multiple fireside chats as part of Stevenson’s campaign. Eisenhower aides discuss engaging voters through radio and TV and pushing a nationwide surge to reach millions within weeks. Republicans scoff at the scale, while volunteers push a reform program and appeals for two million dollars in TV push.
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Associated Pres
Adith
Stevenson
Eisenhower Enlsing
Howe
Democratin
Iyi
Eisenhower
McKeever
Stevenson Night Voommand
Juniv
New York
Roswer
Ac Ecutive
Milk Control Commission weighs changes to operating procedure
Harrisburg The State Milk Control Commission opened a hearing on reforms to correct inefficiencies in its 15 year old operating order. Chairman Stephen Stahniecker said the panel seeks to fix unaccounted for milk and classify unaccounted losses as first grade. Dealers argued all producer milk is class one regardless of records. An attorney for the DCSA urged pure first class for unrecorded waste. The commission also pondered lower wholesale prices for milk sold to candy makers and vending machine issues tied to milk storage and aging.
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Pens
Commission
Associated Press
StahInecker
Uwer
Desler
Dairymen's Cooperative Sales Association
Lowry Humes
General Assembly
Escape From Ft Dix Stockade Tale Emerges
A fragmented 13 Escape From Ft Dix Stockade report details a jail break attempt at Fort Dix. The text references personnel, security measures, and a chaotic escape context across multiple locations in New York and surrounding sites.
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Ft. Dix Stockade
Grocery price posting plan across seven counties
James H. Wallace of the Office of Price Stabilization announced that grocery stores in seven counties will be required to post ceiling prices for every item by October 27. The OPS will set a standard markup and cap prices on items from basic groceries to meat and dairy to curb overcharging and stabilize retail margins.
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Chery Sd Visuel
Ems
Qetabel
James HL Wallace
Omee
Pittshareh
Erte
Cmnchard
Vimanso
Warren
Farest
Mércer
Pittsburst Ops
Celine
Wallace
Atunes
Hove
Negligence ruled out in school bus crash
Greensburg Pa Four children died when a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie train rammed a school bus at a Collinsboro railroad crossing. A coroner's jury found no criminal negligence by bus driver Edward Steiner 22 or locomotive engineer Frank Goldsboro after testimonies from over twenty witnesses. A heavy mist hung over the scene at the time.
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Greensburg
Whitmoreland County
Pittsburgh and
Lake Erie
Collinsboro
Edward © .Steiner
Frank Goldsboro
Dulir Grey
Pennsylvanis
Eisenhower Faces Bitter Attacks in Illinois Drive
The Republican nominee intensified his campaign in Illinois amid sharp verbal clashes with President Truman. Eisenhower targeted the administration’s policy and rhetoric while emphasizing a vigorous push to secure support, with crowds cheering the GOP effort as Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s influence draws attention and rivals call for unity.
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GOP
Ilinois
Oxy
Eisennhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Illinois
Truiman
Ivan Ei
Lesdurshin
Nursary
Pewee
Antenifus Miriass
Aly
Hy Wis
Gop Sun
Josep
R. McCarthy
Cunditaii
Tiwis
Tisenhower
Truman
Henil Oern
Lamsitus
Fim
Orauti Pally
Witterine Arlind
Enougl
White House
Roosever
Drink-crated man held by Erie police after armed incident
Erie police detained Vinoval Fitzwerid, 51, four hours after he waved a revolver at bystanders near St Vincent's Hospital. Fitzwerid sobered in custody but will be charged. His wife remained in hospital following surgery. In Uniontown a boy, Richard Wayne Rickie, 6, was struck and killed while crossing a road near a school.
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Erie Police
Siverarout
Vinoval Fitzwerid
Erie
Aldes
Bt. Vincent's Hospital
Fitegerald
City Juiaril
St.Vincents
Thas
Sapiide
Uniontown
Richard Wayne Ifickie
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Wiel
Syed Yy
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