Civilian Board Favored to Umpire Defense Row
Lawmakers Brooks DeLay and Price propose President Truman appoint a civilian board to referee the defense policy row. The move echoes a suggestion from the Army Navy Union as President Truman said no policy change is needed. Admiral Denfeld defended Navy positions while Army and Air Force urged reductions in naval aviation and broader defense reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Army-Navy Union
Brooks
Price
House Armed Services Committee
Havy
Air Force
Navy
Louis 8. Denfeld
Army
de~ Tisnse Caimson
Denfold
America
Armi Hog
Naval Aviation
Marine
Hungaryia Rajk sentence upheld by court of appeal
Hungary's court of appeal confirmed death sentences for Rajk former foreign minister and two co conspirators for plotting to make Hungary a satellite of Yugoslavia. Three others received life terms and a nine year term for conspiring to overthrow the Moscow backed regime. The sentences were handed down September 23 after a week long trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Rajk
Associated Press
Budapest
Court of Appeal
Wiedhat Lasalo Rajk
Tey
Weir Country
Marshal Tim
Eehms
Hver
Hungarian Communist Party
Werilik-ang-te
Andras Sali
Flingany
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Tito
U. S
Pennsylvania veterans bonus plan tied to tax funds
Gov. James H. Duff defended a proposed 500 million dollar World War I veterans bonus to be paid from taxes. He sent a letter to Pittsburgh official Robert Kuhns, urging the November 8 ballot question and noting the legislature should set up the tax base in its budget. The discussion follows an earlier 7.5 million dollar appropriation for interest on war bonds.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
James H. “Chiff
Pennsylvania
Robert. Kuhns
Pittsburgh
Pnesi
Fini
Citigen-Veterans
Duff
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dutt
Kuhns
Genied Assembly
Iis
Man Sought in Erie Region Near Salamanca
Reports say Clyde D. Brown 39 presumed drowned Sept 6 in Lake Erie. seen on Indian reservation near Salamanca. Police investigations continued as efforts to locate him persisted with details validated by State Police.
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Clyde
D. Brown
Lake Eile
Salamanca
Pallee
Leslly Fobet
State Poliey
Peitdlrup
Price of Peace in Coal Industry Draws Split Reactions
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia October reports show Northern and western mine owners preferring government seizure over accepting John L Lewis price demands. Lewis asserts contract demands would raise coal production costs by 30 to 35 cents per ton while seeking welfare pensions and shorter hours.
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Lewis
UMW Chief
Associated Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Get
Northern and Western
Delor L. Lewis
John L. Lewis
George H Love
Love
Truman
White House
Hut Wold
Local Woman Struck By Northbound Train
Mrs Sophie Womoski age 1049 North Center street was seriously injured this afternoon at 2 o clock when struck by a Pennsylvania northbound local freight train on the track behind her home. She was taken to Bracken-Keating hospital by ambulance in grave condition with serious head injuries.
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Sophie Wosmoski
North Center Street
Pennsylvania
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Bracken-Keating
Kashibski
Ohio City
Helefi Adams
Vol
John Adar
South
Salvation Army
Airl
Jeff Migs Adams
Center Street
LL Pat
Ghia
Marti
Murder charge ten sought against mother
Montrose Pa October 14 District Attorney Robert Dwin said he would press murder charges against a mother in connection with the death of her child. Coroner Miry reported the head end body sounds. Justice of Peace P Phillip Lonsrgam will define the case today as authorities pursue the strongest possible indictment.
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Fomuerayen
Montrose
Ermelner
Bearne
Justice of Peace
Phillip Lonsrgam
Robert Dwin
Eleven top Red leaders convicted of conspiring to overthrow govt
Eleven leaders of the American Communist movement were found guilty of conspiring to overthrow the U S government. Eugene Dennis, secretary, acted as his own counsel and was found in contempt alongside four other defense attorneys. The defendants include Jacob Stachel Gilbert Green John Gates Benjamin Davis Jr Gus Potash Irving Potash Thompson Williamson and John Williamson. The verdict was delivered by Judge Harold Medina after a seven hour deliberation with a large deputy presence. Maximum penalties were ten years in prison and ten thousand dollars fine per defendant.
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Eugene Dennin
Communist Party
Dennis
Jacob Stachel
Propaganda and
Gilbert Green
Tlinois Ehirman
John Gates
The
Daily Worker
Benjamin Davis, Jr
New York City
Gus Ball
Ohio
Irving Poash
Workers Tinton
Robert ‘Thompson
New York State
John Williamson
Henry Wiiston
Carl Winter
Michigan
Gates
Hall
Thompson
Winston
United States Armed Forces
Stachel
Potash
Williamson
Harry Sacher
New York
Richard F.gladstein
San Francisco
Louis P. McCabe
Philadelphia
George W. Crockett
Detroit
Abraham J. Tiserman
Thelma Dial
Harold Medina
Hany Auehor
William Borman
Anc
Marshas
Bormiti
Bach
Borman
Righardf Glad
Stethy Wren
Harold Re Mvdink
Medina
Corry Chest Kickoff Meeting Set for Wednesday
The 1089 Corry Community Chest campaign planned with a kickoff at the Municipal Bridge. David L. Swartz announced arrangements including a guest speaker and a $25.40 drive target. Donations listed total 2,675 toward the U S Chest goal. The campaign runs October 20 to November 2 with a two week bond drive and aims to surpass prior efforts.
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Corry
Bridie
Weennesday
David L. Swartz
Phose Twn
Math
Blake
Alanhon Ata
Salvation Army
Cary Memorial Hospital
YMCA
Bre Cay Chest Organization
Mech Park
American Heat Association
Corny Ohi Teaith Center
Lta
Meares
Elf
Vocational Shop Boys Tour Local Industrial Plants
A group of 31 senior and vocational shop students plus teachers toured Ajax Tron Works yesterday under Miss Mary Hopkins and H L Custer. James Harper said additional plant visits in Gary and Erie are planned for next week with tours to Ray-Mot Mig, Aero Supply, Rodgers Structural Steel, Mernnes Steel, Comy-Damestown, Hatch Building, and Erie General Electric Works.
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Pennsylvania
Ajax Tron
Mary Hopkins
HL Custer
Mana
Fabery
Ray- Motd Mig, Co
Imo
Aero Supply Mig
Rodgers Structtral Steel
Mernnes Steel Co
Comy-damestown
Hatch
Erie Genval Electric Works
Soviet Demand Before United Nations on Atomic Weapons
A fragmented report notes the Soviet Union pressing the United Nations to demand a worldwide tally of atomic weapons. The draft measure faces veto risk from France and other nations, while Russia signals rejection and caution against publishing stockpile reports. France submits an amendment urging a convention for arms limits without banning atomic weapons.
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Associated Press
LAKR
Councl
Uulessin
Hussix
Nce
France
Goyiet
Atowit
Peumoel
Surrender of Canton to Reds Now Imminent
Disrupted dispatches claim Nationalist Canton faced imminent capture as Communist forces closed in from surrounding areas. Reports note Reds near Canton center, Nationalists retreating westward, disorder and negotiations with Communists discussed in Hong Kong briefings.
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Canton
Associated Press
China City
Munteljal
WWE
Stumors
O Hong
Niles
Orthers
Chungking
Lhe
Capilal
Bo Teht
Ily
China
Hong Kong
Yu Han-Mow
South China
Tad Beneeth
Demand For Cars Continues Despite Higher Prices
Washington authorities report auto demand remains firm through mid February 1949 despite rising costs. Federal Reserve data show households may rely on savings and credit. about 4.4 million families plan to buy cars this year while 4 million remain undecided. Tight production and high labor costs keep prices elevated, with consumer intent influenced by economic factors and housing expenses.
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Washington
Anui
Interiers Shuly
Push for lighter safeguards on atomic bomb work
Washington dispatch reports David J. Lilienthal of the Atomic Energy Commission urging quicker cross border cooperation with Britain and Canada to accelerate atomic development. Senator Hickel looms to fault the commission for lax secrecy while stressing genuine security over mere secrecy.
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Associated Press
Washington
David J . Lilienthial
Omic Secret
Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Doline
Sear
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Bog Hille
Dmnstead
Hickenlooper
Rhowal
Senate
House Atomic Committee
Lilienthal Ata
Fengit
McMahon
Russia
Transfer Battle Stalls Perjury Trial in Vermont
The New York court fight over transferring the first perjury trial to Vermont stalled as judge Alfie Coxe rejected the motion. The second trial date was upped to November 1 with the court orderly and Hart's string order to proceed.
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New York
Alger
Mediators Hopeful After Latest Talks in Steel Strike
Exploratory talks in New York between government mediators and Bethlehem Steel officials brought a faint glimmer of progress in the 10 day old steel strike. Mediators said they found a basis for further discussion and may resume talks, aiming to find a common ground for new joint bargaining.
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New York
Bethlehen Slee! Corporation
Tulle
Bethlehant
Steel Praducer
10 Cojiter
Wediators
Wang Lie
Cyrus Ching
Conellators
Siewworker
Chin
Presidential Steel
Allegheny Ludlum Steel Orporation
Allegheny ‘Ludlum
Philip Murray
OC Nd
Vank
Fle
Ae Homestead
Uusion
Bethlehem
Buriday
Turing
Abel
Piri
Sw Hlehemata Company
Uist Murray
Josh
Queen Crowned Amid Festival Fanfare In New Era
A royal coronation marked by pageantry and unity as the new monarch ascends the throne amid public celebrations. City gatherings, foreign delegates, and church bells echoed the historic moment while the sovereign pledged dedication to national service and progress.
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Admiral Demfeld
Erie Sen
Associated Pres
Ott
Wis
Charles Ges
Drumian
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewin
Willaps Green Do
CIO
U. 5
Defenise
Bowora
Etepheh Desina
Insingia
Corry Chest
Eriel
Britain
Canada
Bethlehem Steel
Associated Pras
Ainowood
Peienlay
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