Haifa Bomb Blast Kills Nine Injures Fifty At Police HQ
Nine killed and about fifty wounded when a Haifa district police headquarters is wrecked by a bomb blast. Casualties include three British constables, four Arab policemen, a seven year old Arab girl, and an Arab coffee vendor. Irgun Zvai Leumi claims responsibility in retaliation for Jewish refugee deportations and Exodus 1947 related events. The attack coincides with the UN Arab Palestine case opening as Tabernacles celebrations begin.
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Haifa
Aris
Irujured
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Irgun Zvai Leumi
Greier- Ground Organization
Hambure
Cyprus
Palestine
Trey
Hamburg
David Rute
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King David
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United Nations Committee
New York
Tabernacles
Egypt
Man Admits Hammer Slaying Of Girl 16 Near Norton
Sheriff says 16 year old Roxie Ann Cheen was found near Norton after missing Sept 20 walk home from high school. Ray Sheppard, 22, signed a statement admitting he hit her with a hammer after picking her up, while denying improper advances.
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Leroy Refeney
Roxie Ann Cheen
Norton
Ray Sheppard
Green
Sheppard
Shertft
Tonely
Fire sweeps New York pier causing five million loss
Firefighters battle a massive blaze that wipes out a New York pier district. Officials estimate damage at five million dollars with more than fifty injuries and two critical. A large section of Pier 16 and a connecting shed were destroyed as water and firefighting efforts continued for days. The Santa Maria liner was due to sail today. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.
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Ry Associated
New Yori
Blaze
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Unite
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Nile
Sie
Ula
North River
South America
Murfin Sect
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Cullen
Jyler
Drebaats
Hrenen
Conersey
Moscow Rebuffs American Protest Novel Press
The Soviet Union rejected Charles Truman era provocation in a reaction to a Boris Borbatov Library Gazette article comparing the US President to Adolf Hitler. Moscow’s note called the piece gratuitously insulting and demanded respect for the American president, prompting a solemn appeal to youth and citizens.
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Soph
Adolf Hitler
Moscow
Stite
Amesieny Press
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Watlnr
Sinlith
Alderieah Ambassaror
Ay Yriinle
Boris Borbatov
Library Gazette
Betta
United States
Truman
Juke Box License Fee Challenge Reaches Pennsylvania Supreme Court
A dispute over Corry's $28 annual juke box license fee and penalties for violations centers on New Kensington's ordinance of 1948. William Adams, a Westmoreland county operator, seeks to strike the fee as unconstitutional while the city defends it as a valid exercise of police power. The case raises constitutional questions and potential political retaliation claims tied to local elections.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
William Adams
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
New Kensington
Adams
Supreme Court
Clarence W. Walley
Manor, Ag
C. W. ‘Walley
Halsey attacked by Methodist temperance board
The Methodist Board of Temperance attacks Admiral Halsey for saying a general rule allows not trusting a fighting man who does not drink or smoke. The board called it a breach of naval discipline and cited abstemious leaders while noting Halsey’s alleged bourbon in his courier. The Clipsheet column adds that many great military figures were abstemious and that alcohol endangers national safety.
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Washington
Methodist Board of Temperance
Ady
Wiliam F. Bull
Halsey
San Francisco
Robert B. Lee
Jeb Stuart
Stonewall Jackson
Alvin York
Jimmy Doolittle
J. Bryan TH
Astunirl
Stetttnius to Head Local Security Pre Council Study
Former Secretary of State Roward R. Stettnious Jr will head a 17 member council named by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Millikin to study proposals to broaden the Social Security program. The group, including business, welfare and other leaders, will make recommendations on coverage, benefits and taxes and will oversee a $25,000,000 inquiry into social security.
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Washington
Btdte
Roward R. Stettinius, Jr
Millikin
R-Cole
Senate Finance
Bene Hte
Hutliness
Welfare
George
D-Ga
Hacker
Morrar
Debates resume on Balkan crisis at United Nations
At the United Nations General Assembly Greece accuses Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia of arming Greek guerrillas as Tsaldaris warns of ongoing Soviet aggression. Russia seeks to block debate while Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria are cited in Security Council findings. The session faces delays and a potential longer stay as delegates weigh resolutions.
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EAKE
Greece
Constantines Tsaldaris
United Nations
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Tsaldaris
General Assembly
Albania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Lake Success
Russia
Constantin Tsaldaris
Stadan
Tantaaris
Assembly
Ga-Nation Poliliez
Earlié
Maesnall
Enssla
Faris EL Khauiy
Syria
Aryl Teague
Area burglar warning linked to Emmett Ashworth in Cory Spartansburg area
Butler police issued tele type alert about a seasonal burglar likely in the Cory and Spartansburg vicinity. The suspect, Emmett H. Ashworth 40 also known as Harold Butch Ashworth of Slippery Rock, targets summer cottages and residences. He is described as five feet five inches tall, weight around 145 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Police list his occupation as a lensman and note he travels with carnival troupes.
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Butler
Corry
Cory
Spartansburg
Emmett H. Ashworth
Harold
Butch” Ashworth
Slippery Rock
Shrek
Glaren
Ashworth
Boston Red Sox name Metcalf to direct club. Cronin new GM
Boston announces Joe Metcalty former Yankees boss signed a two year contract to direct the Red Sox with Cronin as general manager. News comes as New York and national figures discuss reorganization and pressure within major teams.
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New York
Crow
Boston Red Box
Tomas
Joe Metacthy
New York Yankers
Boston
Cronin
Two area boat and auto mishaps leave two dead
Weekend accidents near Conneaut Lake and Falconer claim two fatalities. Robert W. Jones, 38, Conneaut Lake, drowned attempting to reach shore after their fishing boat capsized in Nellie Bay. Lewis Margaleten, 94, Falconer, killed when his car struck a tree. Charles Denhey, 27, suffered a skull fracture. Autopsy and coroner reports pending as investigators sort details of the incidents.
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Falconer
Spe
Twa
Connneaut Lake
Robert W. Jones
AB. Conneaut Lake
Jones
Tiely
Eilly Jones
Bil Nutter
Waal
Lo Angelie
Rumeli
Marcelle Diel Eproite
Jamestown Generis
Hospital
Sabur
West Mosher Street
Samuel T. Bowers
Jamentown
Marcellen
Nedilén
Deahow
Marcellon
Whiehield
Hwe Dimestown
Procter and Gamble raises soap prices in Cincinnati
The Procter and Gamble Company announced immediate wholesale increases of 10 percent in toilet and laundry soaps and Crisco, citing higher ingredient costs. The firm had reduced prices by about 26 percent previously. rising cottonseed and vegetable oils contributed to the latest hike.
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Cincinnati
Procter and Gamble Company
Crisco
Proctor and Gamble
Erisen
Sabe
Unemployment Hits Record Low in Cory Area
In Cory area unemployment shows a record low with a tight labor market. Steady demand for workers outpaces supply as many people remain registered with the Pennsylvania Shale Employment Service. with 47 percent of job seekers under 25 and 17 percent over 65, the district notes a historical trend of limited training and experience as factors.
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Cory
Peeyaitings
Corry- Union Gil
Pennsylvania Shale Employment Service
Stewart Lang
Veryinw
Tony
Overell Case 10 End This Week
State begins summation of nine weeks trial today as jury starts deliberations Thursday. Louie Overell and George Gollum face murder charges in the deaths of their parents, wealthy Flintridge residents. Prosecution contends motive was control of an $850,000 estate. defense to present arguments before Willams closes with appeal for conviction.
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Santa Ana
Galt
Tive
Eiress Louie Ovesell
George Gollum
Henry Diets
Depuy
Vil
Inginry
John J. Montanus
Larry 4
Mathes
Jud Mis
Walter
Overell
Rbauré
Lely
Newport
Bor Marin
Overells
Flintridge
Pasadena
Marya
Collum
Lewise Platter
Eugene D. Willams stoMms
Iso
Dietz
Louise
Gollum
Wil Hams
Three Dead and Seven Hurt From Mine Explosion
A naval destroyer strike by a mine off Trieste, 18 miles from the Adriatic coast, leaves three dead and seven injured. The Fox, en route from Venice to Trieste, reports damage to stern equipment and suggests the mine may be an old, uncleared anomaly. Names of victims not released. one critically injured, others seriously hurt.
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Soni
Vagon
Diestroyer
Owen
Threste
Fox
Navy
Trieste
Venice
Thaly
Hermui Bublery
Sig Tivestich
Orpeis
Wiships
Mediterranean
Attex
Norfolk
Charles W. Thavig
Gaza Avenue
Annapalis
Faye Jyuarhensl Tallon
Adriatic Sea
Yugoslavia
Junio
Dintas A. Tox
Todd Pacine
Dems divided on party chairman McGrath race
A sample of Democratic National Committeemen largely backed Senator J Howard McGrath amid a push for James McGraneey of Philadelphia. The party faced a clash with tradition over presidential choice of chairman and a plan to campaign for McGraneey emerged as Hannegan steps down due to ill health. Cahill urged a 24 hour a day chairman, capable of full time travel, as the October 28 meeting looms. McGrath said he would proceed as chairman while remaining in the Senate and unpaid. Treasury data showed receipts of 152,474,99283 and total debt rising to 269,047,648,97948.
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Democratic National
J. Howard McGrath
Thodesland
U. S
James 7. McGraneey
Philadelphia
Robert E. Hannegan
Iader
Hils
Granery
Fromohn Cahill
Massachusetts
Cahill
McGrath
President Truman
Senate
Actos
Nation
Han— Neean
Truman
Treasury
Congress 15 Likely to Be Called for Full Session
Washington reports that President Truman will hold a special news conference this afternoon after a White House meeting with congressional leaders on Europe aid. Senate and House leaders declined to reveal details, with officials expecting a White House statement later in the day. Speaker Moseley-Braun? No, focus remains on the emergency aid plan and possible full congressional session.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Trimian
Charles G. Wass
Scott Lucas
Ill
Truman
Europe
Ducen
Halleck H-Indy
House
Mids
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
Vandenbei
Charles G. Ros Nad
Whnite House
Marshall
Agriculture Anderson
Commerce Harriman
Joan R. Steelman
Clark Clifford
Anderson
Anerimian
Cabinet Food Committee
Tisteil
Rep
GLF Mill Opening Nears Completion at Pennsylvania Ave Site
The Grange League Federation announces the cooperative mill on Pennsylvania avenue will open next Thursday after over a year of work. Cost exceeds 290 dollars, with a new grain cleaner added to supplement the Forties mill.
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Grange League Federation
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wellington Wheeler
GSP
West Washington Street
Emstet
Wheeler
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