Whisky Industry Pledges to Cut Grain Use in Crisis
President Truman's Food Committee secured a pledge from more than half the whisky industry to cut grain consumption by 50 percent. Distillers agreed to stop using wheat and shift to corn, barley, and rye, with Luckman predicting the remaining firms would join. Brewers were urged to contribute further, as the drive aims to save up to 100 million bushels for Western Europe.
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Associated Proes
Washington
Truman
Citizens’ Food Committee
Western
Europe
Spirine Institute
Charles Luckman
Luckman
al the Institute
Insii
Ule
Enous
Publicker Industries
Luckmatyts
Imm
Aly
Buelman
White House
Lickmat
Uillers
Kobe Wiens
J. S. Brewers Foundation
San Francisco
Yeek
Robert J Wilson
National Restaurant Ausoviation
Home Costs Will Remain High, Babson Advises
Babson notes high demand and material shortages keep residential building costs elevated. He urges delaying new construction if possible to seek better contracts and quality, predicting only modest price declines while supply and labor issues persist. He suggests buying an old house only if urgent location requires immediate housing, otherwise wait to build new.
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Bureau of Labor Bialix- Mes
Thore
Aandion Wits
Will Observe Handicap Week In Pennsylvania
The Corry Office of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service announced observance of National Employ the Physically Handicapped during October 5 12. The program aims to promote support for physically handicapped workers and publicize rehabilitation and placement services. Mayor Kinley set aside next week for observance and employers are urged to seek qualified openings for handicapped job seekers. The Service will continue to counsel prospective workers and place them in suitable positions.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
National
Stewart A. Long
Trenager
Jaca
J. Fred Kinley King
State Service
Kearns Seeks Freedom Train Stop in Corry
Corry merchants reported a letter from Congressman Carroll Rearns stating the Freedom Train tour will stop in Corry. Local business group had pressed for a scheduled stop to view historic documents aboard the train, and the itinerary had already been completed.
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Corry
Commerce
Carroll
Commerce Agony
Ollie
Kearns
Pommerce
Slot Machines Out PLCB Men In City Raid
Enforcers from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board arrived yesterday afternoon as slots operators halted activity. Police and board officers conducted a raid amid unclear warrants, with some witnesses testifying about an alleged figure named Louis Critelle and related seizures.
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PLCB
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Sears
Louis Critelle
Arrests and Bail Reversals Roil Raid Appeal
Dominick and Pete Magliardi and two brothers were arrested on a lottery charged spree after a poolroom raid. They pleaded not guilty and posted $1,000 bond each. Mayor Kinley revoked the billiard hall permit, alleging gambling on the premises despite conditions.
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Dominic
Pee Magiardin
Nick
Pete Marty
Caobbett
Jesse
Marty Brothers
Lowely
Yonisise Tine
J. Pred Kinley
Prices rise and fall as consumer resistance grows
Associated Press reports consumer resistance to rising bitter pricing strengthens. Butter prices show declines in wholesale markets with New York and Philadelphia down several cents and Chicago easing. Retail bread costs inch up while some cities see slight bread price hikes. Hog and cattle receipts rise in Chicago, grain declines on lower frost damage outlook.
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Associated Press
Manly
Merchavils Jn
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Atlanta
Otinex
Department of Agriculture
Cyclist Rams Truck in Route 8 Collision
A seriously injured cyclist, 21 year old Willi Mallory of Cal City, was hit by a truck driven by Frank Downer 94, of Union City R. O. 3, on Route 8 south of Union City. Mallory sustained compound fractures to the left side. Downer said his signal was on and he looked in rear view mirror before turning. Mallory has not been questioned. Also reported, Dr. Max Planck, 1Q-year-old German physicist and Nobel laureate, died at Göttingen University Clinic.
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Oil City
Olly
Utter
Unilon
Cony Barracks
Frank Downer
Ion City
R. O
Downer
Sip
Mudgueen
Berlin
Max Planck
Goettingen University Clinic
Planck
Albert Einstein
Helw
Robbery at Hilton executive’s home in New Fork
Police report a $750,000 jewelry theft at a Eastwood Street apartment involving Mrs. Sam Gabor Hilton, once crowned Miss Ungury of 1980, wife of hotel executive Conrad N. Biton. A 44 year old man is under investigation.
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New ‘Fork
Del 44
Sam Gabor Hilton
Conrad N. Biton
Jorrels
Lee East Wied Street
Senator Predicts Tax Relief From Overlapping Levies
Washington Ont 4 Balater Senator O'Conor predicts Congress will reduce overlapping taxes by shifting burden to state and local governments. He cites federal, state, and local boxes in centralizing fields like telephone and intrastate utilities. He estimates annual tax loss around 60 billion dollars and urges gradual federal tax limits while preserving national revenue needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Miyland
Congress
Chisngs
Collier- Jones
Rovertors
Stout
O'Conor Smith
Shale
Non Lesan
Senate
Hokrayy
Chicago
O'Chhoe
Congress Ancinbury
Jury resumes deliberation in Overall murder case
The Santa Ana jury of six men and six women resumes deliberations after a night without a verdict in the murder case of Wallar S Overell. Judge Morrison presided as jurors reviewed exhibits and faced questions on witness credibility and grand jury testimony.
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Associated Preas
Santa Ana
Georgy
Gollins
Swiviel
Kenneth Wrorrison
Wallar S. Overell
Los Angeles
John J. Muntanus
Smale
Vourk
Award Bid For Route 6 Bridge
The State highway department awarded a $97 788 contract to A J Paseumyer Erie for the Route 6 bridge west of Corry. Work is to start within a month with one lane traffic during repairs and concrete piling replacements.
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State Higking Deperlmsdums
A. J. Paseumyer
Erie
Firemen Get Key To Locate Blaze
Firefighters responded to a fire at Groseith Confectionery on Niwh Center Street. Fireman Leon Brown reported the incident and helped access the front door. investigators found a minor blaze centered around a roasting machine with peanuts suspected in the smoke and odor, leading to a cleanup.
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Copswers
Renee
Leon Brown
Groseith
Center
A. A
Critelle Held For Erie Court In Early Slot Case
Dowie Critelle of Waren faced Erie Court after a raid on the Starlite Athletic Club and Morty’s Star Envino, with charges tied to slot machine operations. Bail set at 1000, officials testified ownership disputes clouded responsibility but tied Critelle to overseeing the machines during the Pin War closure.
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Dowie Critele
Waren
Starlite Athletic Club
Morty
Star Envino
Hex Fem
Fry
al Muirchlon
Rhames
O Dearing
Mr. Gubbett
Warren
Tomdwat
Ator
Jess Jiulianite
Thse
Che
Critelle
Starrhealth
Weyane
Opera Fon
Liguor Conjirol Board
Ocritelo
Renodeling of Corry Store Nears Completion
The Corry store on South First Street is nearing completion of an extensive remodeling program. The interior has been enlarged by removing an inside stairway on the second floor and relocating a stairway to the building’s side. Upon completion it will be a modern, well served grocery store.
City Council to Act on Salaries and Sewer Project
The first October council meeting will likely raise salaries for Mayor and four council members. An ordinance to set the mayor at 900 and streets head at 600 is under review, with current pay at 400 for mayor and 300 for trustees. Also due is Ordinance No 749 banning firearms within city limits. A survey on sewer line costs along West Smith Street is expected, with bids and final assessments to be arranged.
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Nsgor
Soliel
Lor
Bolleior
Willer Scott
Goundtinen
West Smith
Wright Sliéel
Paelar
Neirton Mayor's Wife Killed in Westmoreland Crash
A rear tire blew out on a Millsap car near Greensburg Pennsylvania causing a head on collision with a second vehicle. Lauretta Millsap 49 wife of Weirton Steel president and Weirton mayor was killed. Six other injured including Gilbert Ol ndhausen Duquesne Brewing executive, his wife, and Millsop staff. All transported to Westmoreland Hospital.
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Neirton
Associated Press
Greensburg
Lauretta Wilson
Thomas E. Millsap
Weirton Steel Company
Weirton
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Millsop
Jmp
Westmoreland Hospital
Gilbert Olndhausen
Duquesne Brewing Company
Mt. Lebanon
Pittsburgh
Millson
Leslie Joan Clase
Erma Strochlein
Baltimore
William Dudley
Millsops
Danish premier Kristensen's minority government falls
Premier Knud Kristensen faces no confidence in the Danish Parliament after an 80 to 88 vote. He vows new elections, with King Frederik IX dissolving the lower chamber. Elections expected October 20. coalition partners oppose his stance on South Schleswig.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
and Kristensen
Tellisdag
Frederik IX
Knud Kristensen
Dlamibg Kristensen
Schleswig
Bleloard Tadiest
Keristensen
Frederick IX
Benaly
Social Democrate
Comanitnists
Radical Left Party
Radical Left
Stistenisen
Wilhelm Buhl
Predorik
Christian 3
Kristensen
Germany
Britain
South Schleswit
Denmark
South Schleswiz
Erijtensen
Police nab slots in Williamsport raid sweep
State Police raided 92 roadside business places in Williamsport area seizing thousands of dollars in slot machines and other gaming devices. Proprietors charged with summary violations of the gaming act. Officers said the raids targeted businesses along Routes 15 and 44.
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Williamsport
Roadsife
Herman J. Rush
Will Liamsport
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