City council weighs 1949 taxes and exon erations
Delinquent taxes show 12469 still outstanding with 7453 on property and 5196 on per capita levies. November 15 set as deadline before garnishee action. council approves exon erations for 1948 personal tax and reviews 1949 per capita and real estate levies for collection. The treasurer authorized to notify delinquents of penalties and pursue collection across wards.
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Wewitt
Jott
Conrail
Trene “Mallen
Ea Cottwell
Princ Pally
Smith Street
Spending Warning From Senator Warns of War Costs
Senator Eds Wat Marks declares Russia cannot attend war and that continued cold war spending drains the economy. He warns billions are spent on defense yearly, urging restraint as Congress debates budget. The convention address emphasizes economic self defense over endless military expenditure.
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Martin By
Omaha
Eds Wat Marks
R-Bay
Talohst
Ie Americomy
Russia
Ne Heneko Bar Association
Miuke Piteress
Congress
Penroymvnia
Coal Operators Quit Conferences Over Lewis Clash
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia coal operators walked out of talks with the United Mine Workers in a dispute over John L. Lewis an operator spokesman said the industry is being harmed by his push for power and the operators would resume discussions at a mutually agreed time if leaders show real willingness to consider employers and the industry.
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Associated Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Northern
Weeferly
Vic United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Min
George Love
Officer's Wife Held In Slaying Near Frankfurt
In Frankfurt Germany on October 21 an AmericanAir Force wife, 22 mother of two, was arraigned on a suspected murder charge in the death of her husband Lt Andrew W Madsen 26 near the Rhine Main base. The preliminary hearing was adjourned to Monday to allow counsel selection. The Air Force says a party preceded the fatal shooting as the couple quarreled with a woman present and the husband was killed by a bullet from a 48 caliber Army pistol after returning home.
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Associated Press
Frankfurt
Germany
U.S
Air Force
Yvete Madsen
Andrew W. Madsen
Rhine-Maim
Friends
Jude T. T. Matye
Madsen
Alfred Noack
Brookiys
N. Y
Ume
Counc Jsel
Franklin
Fred Johnson
Frankfunt
Madseny
America
Mars
Madison
Cemenic
Pennsylvania Week Honors Officials From Emporium to Harrisburg
Governor James H. Duff leads state officials and celebrities on a Pennsylvania Week train tour departing Pittsburgh and passing Connellsville Uniontown Johnstown and Altoona to celebrate industry history. A large crowd greets the train at many stops including a parade and banquet at a local park. The event honors state achievements amid observances and exhibitions.
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Nharly
Houndwood
Friston
Duff
Hint Break May Come In Costly Steel Strike
A flicker of hope that a breakthrough in the costly two day steel strike appeared today. But mediation chief Cyrus S. Ching cautioned against optimism and said no basis for premature hope exists. President Truman noted no plans for intervention in steel or coal disputes. Negotiations with Big Steel and United Steelworkers were to resume as industry curtails and layoffs loom. Coal tensions show limited progress with some deadlocks among operators and John Lewis at issue as outages threaten auto production.
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Associated Ress
Cyrus S. Ching
Ching
New York
U. S
Trumiy
Belals
Big Steel
Steel
CTO
United Steelworkers
Job L. Lewis
New York City
New York Central
Philip Murray
Anl
United Steel Workers
Copperweld Sigel Company
Glassport
Presidential
Joseph B Moody
Southern Coal Prodtigons Association
Ex-Corryite Dora Williams Dies Sudden
Dora Williams, former Corry resident and widow of Thomas Williams, died suddenly of a heart attack at her Minneapolis home. She helped found Wing-Will grocers, worked at No.4 Wing-Will office on North Oaiter, and later moved to Wheaton with a daughter Dorothy. Survived by daughter Dorothy and relatives, funeral plans note her service in Minneapolis then cremation at the Corry Cemetery.
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Dora Williams
Wing-Will
Minneapolis
Minn
Wheaton
Til
Dorothy
Corry
Lars
Rose Ridgray
Warrem
Harry Harrington
Sourwawh
Heapelic
Balinday
Praily Whitemars
Chest Drive Raises $10277 Toward $25800 Goal
On day two of the Chest campaign workers report progress toward a $25,800 goal, with $10,277 pledged. The second city increase comes from sources including corporations, industrial employees, retail stores, and government utilities banks and hospitals, as a totals table shows divisions and quotas. General Chairman David Swarts says further reports are expected from corporations and industrial employees as card returns begin in retail areas and among workers.
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Hest
Indus
Concord Township
David Swarts
Amorrow
French premier stalled as Socialists balk at Mayer cabinet
Paris Oct 31 Premier Rene Mayer faced a near stalemate in forming a new coalition as Socialists hesitated to join his government. The National Assembly approved the radical Socialists for premiership by 341 to 183, raising the possibility of dissolving parliament and a general election after 19 days of political crisis. Observers noted talk of a federal congress and Mayer’s uncertain future as Socialist leaders debated backing his cabinet, while the plan to ease wage and price pressures included a monthly 3,000-franc bonus for low earners.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rene Mayer
Almst
Socialis
Mayer
Lonal Congress
Freeh
Walt
Ustr
P Cnbitter
France
Domedic
Woman Admits Holding Public Safety Item In Incident
In Canton Pennsylvania Mrs. Hil ry Burns, 53, admitted holding the public safety item linked to a serious incident involving her son-in-law Dave Reed, 31, who had just returned from Army service. Reed’s aunt and daughter supported the account, claiming the item caused a confrontation and injuries.
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Canton
Helry Burns
Gerald Vickery
Dave Reed
Reed
Trindford
Eleven Communist leaders fined and imprisoned
Eleven top Communist leaders were sentenced to five years in prison and fined 10,000 dollars each for conspiring to overthrow the U.S. government. Defendants included V. Willison Robert G. Thompson and Henry Winston, among others, with the judge delaying any additional recommendations.
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Tlson
Willison
Robert G. Thompson
Wren Yen
Jol Gates
Sir Pauly
Henry Winston
Gilbert, Green
Ilinals Cates Mal Gis Hall
Ohio
Carl Winker
Michigay
Trving
Medina
American Communist Party
United States
Yugoslavia Elected to UN Security Council Over Russia
Yugoslavia won a seat on the UN Security Council amid Soviet protests as the General Assembly backed the move. Russia warned of painful consequences, while Moscow claimed bloc states would avoid walks from the UN. Acheson commented on expected restraint. Ukraine remains Russia’s sole Eastern European ally on the council.
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York
Yugoslavia
Ruussia
United Nations
Andrei Vishinsky
General Assembly
Zechoslovaka
Czechoslovakia
London
United
Amy Atta
Bovie
Ukraine
Russia
Couruill
Hoest
Fassia
Oataliites
Isual Palin
Resignation Sought by Terence Johnson Aide
Washington October 21 Secre tive of Terense Louis Johnson said he asked for information on John J Sullivan as Secretary of the hulyy hecolee Buillivan did not failage in armadb services unification Sullivan extended last March with a last charging doline on Wii alt iG natstruction of a proposed all- Wii aircraft carriet without even serieulting Sullivan.
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Washington
Terense
Louis Johnson
John J. Gullivan
Hulyy Hecolee Buillivan
Armadb
Sullvan
Sullivan
Truman Tax Increase Talk Meets Resistance In Congress
President Truman’s push for a large tax increase faces backlash from Republicans and the public. Critics warn higher rates threaten the economy and jobs, while supporters press for revenue to fund federal programs. The debate continues as Congress weighs a budget plan amid an election year.
Hallowe'en Prank Leads to Fine and Restitution
Sparta youth Robert Morris, 18, was ordered to pay a $25 fine plus costs and restitution for vandalism after a Halloween prank cracked windows and overturned items at a local home. Six juveniles were cited for juvenile court. police investigated another window damage case from Elgin. A separate forecast notes Indian Summer continues in western Pennsylvania for several days with unsettled skies and mid seventies temps.
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Sparta
Mancious
Mikchief
Judas Burton Laub
Erle County
Robert Morris
Spartansboro
Te. B
MeLovell Showl
Rahling
Morris
Ue Corre
Juvenils
Hattdinie
Fallon
Tine Nilendens Ie
County
Coti
Mary McManon
Elgin
Pallol
rlMi Tradt
Pune
UE Union Files Non Red Oaths Amid Cold War Tension
A Washington report outlines Union effort to resist anti red oaths and the potential for elections under National Labor Relations Board supervision. It notes opposition from Communist allegations, mentions officers like Secre tary of the union and director of organization, and describes hearings and political pressure surrounding union activities.
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Washington
United
Euecriea
Diebmal
Uwpt-Eartty
Utne
Labor
National Labor
Suvle
Union
Offic
We Ameriany Activites Committee
Hall
Albert J. Pitmerald
Jing Emspak
Dumex J. Naties
Ten View
Wisa Sik
High Command To Control All Future Bombing
The joint chiefs of staff authorize Strategic Air Command to direct future bombing, with air force control and Navy collateral involvement. General Hoyt Vandenberg cites directives flowing from the joint chiefs, while Navy officials protest the move and highlight carrier air plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ir Faye
Navy
She
Force i
Wmi
Suatagic Airy Command
Joint Chiefs of Stat
Hoyt. Vandenberg
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
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Joint Chiefa of Staff
Ita
Joint
Tater
Ast J
Lemrries Aviation
Navy Air Crafh
Strategic ‘Air Command
Joint Chiefs of Staffs
Agg
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Non-Union Workers Stoppped by Pickets
Unclear text describes picket activity involving non union workers and Steelworkers in Pittsburgh. The garbled prose references patrols at a gate and efforts to deter workers from entering a facility. Details on action, date, and organizations are fragmented.
Navy accused of spreading false rumors and press policy drive
Navy officials face charges over alleged false rumors and a push to secure funds for modern equipment in a bid for unification. The case centers on public statements and policy aims, with authorities seeking transparency and accountability.
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NAVY
Marshall Blames Money Root Of Present Trouble
Secretary Louis Johnson told House Armed Services that money and defense spending determine national security. He accused tradition and fear of loss of identity among services of hindering unification begun in 1947. Johnson said policymakers misread war plans while urging fiscal sanity and modernization. Continued on Five Six.
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Navy
Jolson
House Armed Service
Fommilee
Johnson Sa
Johnson
George C
Sincn
Te Committee
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Merchants Discuss Corry Days Lights Plans
Reisercpams Buredi met at Phoenix Hotel last evening to discuss Corry Day and holiday lighting displays. They urged caution on action while noting deficits and the need for more funding, with attendees including Robeng and others urging support for a proposed £15 expense for the project.
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Reisercpams Buredi
Phoenix Hotel
Hele
Armind
Lee Fo
Turi
Robeng
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