Britain Readies Palestine Withdrawal by 1949 If UN Fails
London plans to remove troops and administration from the Holy Land by March 1949 at the latest if the United Nations cannot settle Palestine. Britain urges timely UN action and says withdrawal would not prejudice broader cooperation with the UN on acceptable settlement terms. Sir Alan Cunningham tours settlements to calm local nerves.
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London
Britain
Palestine
United Nations
of Nations
Holy Land
New York
Jerusalem
Arthur Creech
Habel
Alan Gordon Cunningham
Paine
Cunningham
Amer
Cis
Gas well casing pulled as drilling continues near Wattsburg area
Predecessor gas firm Drilling reports casing pulled from the second gas well on Willard Stufaman Farm in Carter Hill area. Appalachian Gas Company reports a first well near Little Hope area at 2,500 feet showing productive flow, with plans for two more wells within one mile.
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Dellie’s
Permsylvania Gas Company
Willard Stufaman
Carter Hill
Awhal He Plang
Wattsburg
Little Hope
Appalachian Gas Company
Britain bans tobacco imports from United States
Britain announces a ban on tobacco imports from the United States and warns of possible food import restrictions as emergency cuts in government spending are outlined. Sir Sinclair Ceilings reviews austerity plans amid efforts to stabilize the economy and preserve democracy.
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Eedd
London
Britain
United States
Ed Homie Affates
Sintford Ceijys
Comtus Grills Economise
Exinhy
Belilate
Gas Rationing Starts in East Survey Shows Carry and Area Not Affected
Gasoline rationing begins in 18 eastern states with a voluntary plan aimed at boosting fuel oil supply. A survey found local stations not yet enforcing curtailment while refineries push up production and service stations face limited supplies.
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Ol Gamtung
Willitn
Fires Raging Across Maine Prompt Large Rescue Efforts
The Associated Press reports strong winds drove massive fires at Waterboro and Mount Desert Island, with hundreds of firefighters battling blazes along North Waterboro villages. New England forest fires caused two deaths and millions in damage but were reportedly under control as volunteers aid crews. Bar Harbor seeks extra help as Mount Desert blaze threatens Hull's Cove. A separate grand jury in Lake George, New York examines the drowning death of 25 year old nurse Reva Reanick.
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Maine
Associated Press
Portland
Watterboro
Mound Desert Island
North Waterboro
New England
Tye
Bar Harbor
Mount Desert
Hull's Cove
Fashionable
Lake George
Warren County
Reva
New York City
Ramadier Reviews Cabinet As France Faces Crisis
Prime Minister Ramadier announced a streamlined cabinet and called Parliament for an emergency session to confront perceived dangers from Communist and De Gaulle factions. He warned of politically motivated labor actions and pledged unity while reshaping the ministry to 13 members.
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Paris
Paul Ramadier
Ramadier
France
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Willy
Oure
Echile
Charles DeCaulle
DeCiaulle
Tne
Vincent Auriol
Popular Republi
Jcans
Jone
Premer
Sight
DeGaulle
Johnson Reveals Prewar Moves and Blocked War Prep
Former assistant secretary of war Johnson testifies before the Senate war investigation committee about prewar preparations in 1938 1939 and says reforms were blocked by Perkins Woodring Somervell and Forrestal misstatements. He cites an attempt to remove General Marshall and notes open testimony was approved.
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Washington
Louis Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
Senate War Tnvestgating Committee
Brewster
H-Maine
Labor
Perkins
Woodring
Gen
Brehon Somervell
Army
Defense Forrestal
Somervell
Marstiall
Hollywood Reds in the Screen Actors Guild under probe
Washington hearings of the House un American Activities Committee feature actor testimonies about Communists in Hollywood. Robert Montgomery and James McGinness urge firing all Communists, while others name writers and executives as in direct contact with Soviet officers. Investigations promise sensational developments next week as evidence is expected to confirm espionage activity and organized Communist influence in the film industry.
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Washington
Robert Montgomery
House
Mollywood Techs
Screen Actors Guild
Sereen Actors Guild
Montgomery
Mouse Committee
Tan Un-American Activities
un-American Activities Committee
House Committee
Wepis
Gary Cooper
Ronald Rewena
George Murphy
Tor & Ellapse
Robert Taylor
Thomas R-ed
Thomas
Moscow
Hollywood
Taylor
James KC
McGinness
Metro Goldwyn-Mayer
Silve J
Howard Rushmore
Huntingwa i
New Fork Journal
American
Dob Floward Lawson
Inari
Bollywood
Communist Daily Worker
Fushmume
Charlie Chaplin
Rushmore
Edward
Robinson
Tf T
Russia
Poultryless Day Decision Delayed Amid Food Conservation Talks
The Citizens Food Committee delayed a decision on eliminating poultryless Thursdays amid a broader push to conserve food for Western Europe. Charles Tuckman said no final timing was set, while industry groups seek cooperation from agriculture and commerce. An Associated Press index showed wholesale prices rising to new highs, with gains in wheat, lamb, rye, and cotton influencing the market.
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Prins
Monu Yxy
Claes Fund
Gravity Apl
Charles Tuckman
Citizens Fiod
Aston
Barry Tuma
Olley
Agriculune
Indlissey
Chicago
Hagues
Moore
Ames Vulture Department
Cvar
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board Expands Interstate Dispute Jurisdiction
Harrisburg report states the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board asserts authority over labor disputes with interstate aspects. Board member Malcolm Betvikhi argues Taft Hartley grants concurrent state jurisdiction, expanding reach beyond traditional Wagner Act limits except in mining manufacturing communications and transportation cases.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board
Pennnsylvania
Myers
Thenea
Fantley
Siste Supreme Court
Ageney
Malcolm B. Betvikhi
Iran Quotas Oil Treaty With Russia Severed Amid Parlimentrow
Iran's Majlis rejected the 1946 oil accord with the Soviet Union after debate led by Premier Qavam. The plan would have let a Russian joint venture explore northern provinces including Azerbaijan for a 60 40 profit split, but lawmakers urged a switch to Anglo Iranian oil ventures and barred future foreign concessions.
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Associated Press
Russlavis Witte
Lester
Mufti Tava
Nny
Freedom Train to Skip Corry stop in fall 1908
A draft notice describes that the Freedom Train will not stop in Corry during its fall 1908 run as the entry was completed before a required Corry stop was received. Senator Edward Martin aligns with Mrs. Gerard Johnston while other communities may gain access after the exhibit’s completion.
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Carty
LO Corey
Welley
Edward Martit
Gerard Johnston
Cory
Corry
P O Warns of Chain Letter Scheme
The United States Postal Service warns of a new chain letter scam differing from others. Letters urge recipients to forward after keeping a portion and sending $2 to the letter's listed head. The solicitor orders an investigation and potential prosecutions under postal lottery and fraud statutes. Reported widespread circulation and complaints in Corry and nearby areas.
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Eli Wolley
Jim Corry
Inday
Nit East OmTree
Worling
Wirshigieten
Iwlest
United States
Corry
Three Prisoners Escape Leads Reading Manhunt
More than 100 police searched Reading to locate three escaped prisoners from Berks County jail after a companion, 19 year old Bar Youse, was captured. Charles Dion, 28, from Reading, and Robert Jalbert, 24, plus Finale Curtis, 24, from Biddeford Maine, are parole violators at large.
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Berks County
Youse
Warren Adam
State Hall
Adam
Flr
Youre
Charles Dion
Wasten Penitentiary
Philadelphe
Robert Jalbert
Curtis
Biddeford
Windham
Girl Run Down Taken For Ride In Philadelphia
A 17 year old girl from West Chester Pennsylvania was Run down by a motorist with a tire iron and forced to ride along back roads for hours before being released. State Police say Alice Sincher described an auto with a young woman driving. The victim was treated at Chester County Hospital for wounds and loss of blood.
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Associated Wrest Philadelphia
Scholtr
Maurice Wilhere
Aliee Sincher
West Chester
Milltown
Chester County Hospital
Wilhere
Cooler Weather Sweeps East Amid Snow Across Plains
Cold front pushes from the Rockies into the Midwest causing snowfalls up to eight inches and subfreezing temps. Colorado Wyoming South Dakota and Nebraska report new snow while Denver and Rock Springs see several inches. Lander and Douglas record frigid readings as Laramie and Cheyenne show higher lows. In Camden New Jersey a man faces murder charges after the brutal beating of a 62 year old inmate in a jail cell.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Éaytern Y
Colorado
Wyoming
Montens
South Dakota
Nebraska
Lander
Wye
Denver
Rock Springs
Wyb
Cheyenne
Wyo
Douglas
Laramie
Truman Expecting Special Session On European Aid
President Truman convened his cabinet and prepared for an afternoon conference with Congressional leaders on funding Europe’s relief as France and Italy face severe shortages. Officials weighed two paths including a December special session or redirecting existing funds via the Commodity Credit Corporation to aid Europe.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Wiseague
Serrelacy
Wade
White House
France Sud
Ohee
State, Agriculture and Treasury Departments
Commodity Credit Corporation
Europe
Silder
France
Italy
Victyr
Marshall Talg
New York Herald Tribune Forum
Wage increase sought by Duquesne Light workers
The Independent Association of Duquesne Light Co. Employees asks for a cost of living wage boost after a six day strike last fall. George L. Mueller, president, says the union represents about 9,800 employees and has outlined the desired amount in a letter to company officials. Company spokesmen declined to comment as the office closed yesterday.
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Independent
Duquesne Light Co
George L. Mueller
Independent Crown
Hpmm Lyestevaay
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