Pennsylvania voters weigh Taft Hartley and liquor referenda
National attention focuses on Pennsylvania as voters in 220 municipalities decide on Taft Hartley labor law positions and liquor issues. The election features races for a U.S. House seat, state offices, and various local posts amid campaigns on the Taft Hartley Act and liquor questions affecting Uniontown area licenses.
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Ible
Ark Lowhshin
Wwe
Lehigh Bucks
Congressionil
Charles L. Gerlach
Republica
Frajikdin H. Tichtenwalter
State House of Representtetives
Phil H. Sterah
Allentown Views
CIO
Lehigh Valley Newspaper Guild
Gerlach Wert
Btorah
Magine
Repey
Giowil Apl
United States
Lichtenwalter
Runi Oh
Uniontown
Payeble
State Superior Court
Tan J. McKenrick
Cumbria County
Dorm
Fine
Luvere
Pillings Court
Commer Ideas
Bikin
Philadelphia
Parachuter Survives Near Fatal Field Meet
A parachutist at a Columbus field meet endured a near fatal incident when he struck his head on a plane stair and lost consciousness after detaching from the rig. He was rushed to hospital with bruises and abrasions but survived the fall and is reported in stable condition.
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Columbus Field
Gory
Gerold Phaniyison
Gohunbus
Alma
Carey
Thompson
Phanisuy
Shy Gorey
Wee Mike
Bai
Or ry crash victim dies
Corry man Charles Edwards died after a collision on the Clymer road last Wednesday. A veteran of 48 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, he lived in Corry 26 years with his wife Minnie Edwards and several children among survivors. Funeral plans incomplete pending word from California.
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Edwards
Deceaved
Miss Minne
Gil City
Corry
Panic
WNY
Mayville
Pennsy Ane
Prasmotadter Gretan
Rod Fore
Loual Nov 1A
Brothwshwod Af
Mel
Minnie
Taustiter
Glenn Group
Eric
Grail Pettit
Butler
Charles Edwards
Glendale
Callt
Hoggin
Bracken-Keating
California
Rio Boat Crash Kills 17, Injures 70 in Guanabara Bay
In Guanabara Bay Rio de Janeiro a terrible collision between a terryboat and a launch last night left 17 dead and 70 injured. Seventeen bodies were recovered and taken to the city morgue as hospitals treated 55 injured locally and 45 others across the bay.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Guanabara Bay
Muveme
Rio de Tarielro
Withéroi
Corry Methodist Pastor Reappointed in Erie Conference
Rev. OC A McEntarfer was returned for a second year as pastor of Cory Methodist Church. Bishop James H Straughn announced appointments at the Erie Methodist Conference in Meldville. Major changes were few with Rev T H Colley named superintendent of the Meadville district and other postings listed for Elgin Spartansboro Amphages Union City Walterburg Milton Thomas.
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OC. A. McEntarfer
Cory Methodist
James H. Straughn
Erie Methodist
Meldville
T. H. Colley
First Methodist Church
Meadville
Elgin
Spartansboro
BP. Amphages Union
City
W. B
Minnieh
Walterburg
Milton Thoma
Annual Field Meet Proves a Huge Success in Corry
The Corry Red and Giin Club hosted its annual field meet on the Lofteville road drawing about 2 090 spectators. Events included a parachute jump by Gerald Thompson, a beaver and wildlife exhibit by James Latimer, skeet shooting with prizes totaling $29 00 for top class, and a sequence of contests with cash awards and prizes donated by local organizations.
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Corry
Mile Éash
Columbus
Lofteville Road
Gerald Thompson
Fred L. Soisson
Hastings
Boisson
James Latimer
Second Valley View
Second Valley View Purim
D. J. Bitow
Ed Polorki
H W. Sobreck
Columbia Fire Menark
D. Crane
Erie
Addi Mon
Kermib Mewes
Lt. Kuhns
Erle
N. McKee
J. Erle
Claus TT
J. Sau—uelson
Celoron
T. Schreck
Txje
State Juvenile Delinquency Study Committee Formed
W. W. Waterhouse heads a new commission created by the General Assembly to study juvenile delinquency in the commonwealth. The group will examine underlying causes and assess agencies addressing youth crime, with Sen Weldon Heyburn confirming appointments and a forthcoming report.
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Mame Corryite
W. W. Waterhouse
Suis Boon
Adenine
Enawman
Weldon Heyburn
Nmhoneine
Oday
Commonwealth
Nurse Assigned to Area School Districts in Bre County
Miss Roberts King, based at 45 North Center Street, will continue as a nurse for the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. She will spend several days weekly on school nursing across Concord, Wayne, and Higin districts, conduct health examinations, and demonstrate health practices as part of a joint county initiative. The association will pay for her tuberculosis duties during the transition, with remaining costs shared by the association and districts.
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Concord
Wayne
Bre County
Miss Roberts King
North Center Street
Heesl Hye
Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Mise King
Willy Heturberrulosis
Mursine
County Association
Intler
Associaliar
Pew
Higin
Greek Parties Unite Behind New Liberal-Populist Cabinet
In Athens the Liberal and Populist factions form a united government headed by Themis Takles Sophoulis after Tsaldaris resigns. An amnesty for guerrillas is promised if they surrender within a time limit, with guarantees against reprisals and reemployment. The move is portrayed as a diplomatic win for U S and allied officials. Two young women escape from the New Jersey Reformitory of Women in Clinton.
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Associated Press
Athens
Crunh
Themistakles Sophoulis
Sophoulia
le Royal Palace
Damaskinios
Constantine Tsalduris
Royall
Vier
U.S
Tinvorn MacVeich
Loy W. Henderson
Office of
Near Eastern and
Alriurr Affairs
Greene
Refugees Disembark as Exodus 1947 Shipoffs Arrive
British authorities landed 1,206 Exodus 1947 Jews barred from Palestine after scuffles with soldiers. Refugees poured from the ships at Hamburg and were taken to the Fowseidet detention camp for processing amid chants and turmoil.
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Hamburg
Germany
Palestine
Fowseiwt
Tutun
U S Rabbi Held In Bomb Plot Case
The report states a U S rabbi Ramich Kort as chairman of the American Political Aviation Committee for Palestine was seized at Toussus le Noble airport near Versailles. French authorities say a plan involved dropping explosives over London from a private location as part of a Stern Gang plot. Police closed in while 10,000 barrel "homiles" and 30 suspects were mentioned. two others, Ress Heid Guert and Byxiv American pilot, were arrested. Refugees from Palestine aboard Ocean Vigour described as evacuated under tense security.
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London
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Trine
Bony Landan
Lote
AFL Leaders Debate Non-Communist Pledge at Board Meeting
AFL leaders shuffle positions on the Taft-Hartley non Communist affidavit amid NLRB rulings. General Counsel Denham insists all officers of affiliated unions must sign to remain eligible for board recognition. Internal dissent cites potential political overreach and legal questions as the convention nears.
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APL
Hur
Bullaligis Board
Tod
Ty Elnate
Couhel Sph
Lewis
NLRB
Robert M. Denham
CTO
Global and regional conflict notes from UN and riots
Reports from Delhi Tokyo Madrid and Laice Success summarize UN Atomic Energy Commission voting, Delhi rioting deaths, a Tokyo war crimes inquiry on torture, an Alcala de Henares arsenal blast toll, and a Palestine crisis pledge for Jewish relief. The items reflect postwar tensions and international responses.
Fatal Erie crash holds two drivers in custody
Frank Sorok 43 died after a crash on a Sunday near St. Vincent's Hospital. His son was critically injured. Investigators hold William A. Snow and William G. Russell without charges as coroner probes the wreck. Snow allegedly left the scene after the truck overturned trapping Sorok. Russell reported to police.
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Frank
St. Vincent's Hospital
Warren Wh Wood
William A. Siow
Brig
Torok
Ogoupatts
William
G. Russell
Waterford
Otto
Snow
Te Ruck
Rome
Louis Newes
Jack Flasher
Russell
Candidate for Assessor Post Prompts Local Nominations
At least one Third ward resident aims for the county assessor seat in tomorrow's primaries. F Cronin of 882 West Washington announces Democratic candidacy as county officials recomputed Burkhardt who has held the post for about 12 years. Political observers foresee a high turnout amid limited opposition outside the Board of Education race where four Republicans seek three seats.
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F. Cronin
West Washingtton Street
C. F. Burkhardt
Board of Education
Corry Barbershop Sing Draws Large Crowd
A Corry chapter of a nationwide barbershop singing society held a Saturday night event in the Corry Senior High School auditorium. Notable quartets from Wareeth, Jauwewn, and Corry plus the Weslinghouse Four performed, with a sixth place finish at an international contest. Ward Belknap, president of the Jamese own chapter, presented the group's share.
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Corry
Parbershow Singing Society
Spitness
Joral Groun
Corry Seninr High School
Wareeth Jauwewn
Weslinghouse
Corty
Ward Belknap
President Truman Returns Aboard Missouri After Rio Visit
On board the USS Missouri, President Truman is homeward from Rio de Janeiro aboard the Mighty Mo. He appears at peace with the world amid a hemispheric defense treaty signing and a 49 day silent rest before resuming White House duties. The battleship's rapid communications system keeps the president in instant contact with Washington as the voyage back begins.
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Truman
White House
Washington
Truntan
Rio de Jafetro
Russia May Take Aggressive Steps to Push Communism
Diplomatic officials forecast a tougher phase in U S Russia relations at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week as Secretary of State Marshall leads the American delegation The debate centers on a possible special Congress session to fund European aid and the broader Marshall plan impact Officials warn Western Europe’s stability could prompt Russia to press communism amid postwar economic strains and Sino Soviet tensions
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Washington
Russia
United Nations
New Yorke
Grouic
Marshall
Assembly
Aloe
Trimman
Wheiler
Congres
Europe
Congress
State Department
Regent State Department
United States
Rusin
Joliel
Memphis Teen Barbara Walker Captures Miss America Title
Barbara Jo Walker 21 of Memphis Tennessee won Miss America 1947 after besting 54 contestants from 89 states and Canadian cities in Atlantic City. She announced plans for a Memphis State College education a marriage to medical student Lucky Quinn and pursuing a master's degree at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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Tal
Barbara Jo Walker
Tenn
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Convent Joion Hall
Marilyn Buterd
Los Angeles
Walker
Memphis State
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Lucky Quy
Fumime
University of Tennessee Village of Medicine
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John's Hospital
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