Ladies Shoot Back at the Poor Man's Philosopher
Hal Boyle writes to Horace suggesting how to pick a wife invites uproar from readers especially women who read. He recalls letters from upset wives and singles, notes a Milwaukee ex-soldier praising a match, and hints at a follow up on catching and holding a husband.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Horace
Chicago
Muncie
Robert Frisch
Milwaukee
Bob
West Orchard Street
Four Children Killed In Blaze In Chicago
AP reports a devastating Chicago blaze on Washington Avenue on the southwest side killed four Hickman siblings aged 9, 7, and 4, plus fatally injuring 14 year old Leslie and leaving the mother Anna Hickman and a brother Willis injured as they escaped from the attic apartment. The fire trapped residents in a four story building with over 90 tenants evacuated. Firefighters found Alana, Sylvester, and Valvana near a scorched bed. Willis Hickman was at work, and Leslie died from injuries after leaping from the attic.
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Chicago
Washington Avenue
Anna Hickman
Willis
Leslie
Hickman
Alana
Sylvester
Val
Polio Drive In Full Swing In Our County
The article explains ongoing efforts of the March of Dimes campaign to fund polio treatment and care. It notes half the funds stay locally to cover hospitalization and medical care, while the national foundation supports emergency needs. Readers are urged to donate via coin containers or checks payable to J Anthony Graff and mailed to Mrs. J W Everett at 25 S 12th Street.
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National Foundation
National Foundation For
J. Anthony Graff
J. W., Everett
S. 12Th Street
Thea Gazetta
Nazi Reports Secret Again After Five Months of Exposure
Five months after publishing details on how Germans hid underground to avoid Allied bombs, the Army and Navy reclassified the reports as military secret. The joint intelligence agency approved public release before the Office of Technical Services withdrew copies, including Library of Congress holdings. The move follows similar withdrawals of reports on German underground installations and related industrial, aviation, and ordnance data.
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Washington, Ven
Army
Navy
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Army-Navy Intelligence
Gamtmerce Department
Office of ‘Technical Services
OTC
OTS
Library of Congress
War Department
Intelligence
Army-Navy Army
U. S
Russia
Great Britain
Seek to Lop 112 Billion Off Budget
Washington January 17 AP The Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed a report showing how to cut about 1 billion from Truman defense estimates. The study suggests possible reductions to the War Department and Navy budgets while preserving national security. Bridges says no meat-axe cuts, aiming to trim outlays by careful adjustments.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
Truman
Army
Navy
White House
Armed Services
Bridges
R-Nh
Appropriations Group
War Department
Senate Committee
Senate
House Taxing
Appropriations Committee
Brewster Pushes New War Probe Powers For Expose
Senate debate on extending the war investigations moves forward as Brewster asserts the panel already holds 90 percent of its material. He vows sharper disclosures, seeks details on secret Roosevelt and Truman funds, and a mobilization report he says Truman sought. Republicans back the two resolutions despite Democratic resistance.
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Edwin BE
Harrinson
Washington
Brewster
Senate
Chamber
White House
Roosevelt
Truman
Neaderg
White
Special Committee
Cambria County Song Meet to be Held in Germantown Church
The Cambria Sing Meet will be held at Germantown Church of God at 2 p.m. Sunday January 18. Secretary Leonard Mansell of Cherry Tree extends a cordial invitation to all.
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Cambria County
Germantown
No Wife Cant Have Wine Permit Disputed
A 45 year old Italian immigrant and coal miner faced a wine permit issue as wine was detained for chemical analysis. The district reports 58 violators, with the first permits issued in 1946 and 1947 to Dixonville residents, noting home use only and declarations of intention.
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Ross
Indiana
Cambria Counes
Johnstown
Jarmstown
ATU
Recognize 19 Pennsylvania Guard Units Recognized
Federal recognition was granted to 19 Pennsylvania National Guard units, the largest block since the two year reorganization began. Eleven belong to the 28th Infantry Division and eight to the 51st Anti aircraft Brigade. The action brings the postwar total to 65 recognized PNG units. Several divisions awaiting inspection or notification for federal status. Units listed include 100th Infantry headquarters in Scranton, 119th Infantry in Washington, 109th Field Artillery in Wilkes Barre, 229th Field Artillery in New Castle and Punxsutawney, 728th Ordnance Maintenance in Chambersburg, antiaircraft detachments in Easton and Allentown, and more with dates in December.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania National Guard
28Th Infantry Division
51St
Scranton
119Th Infantry
Washington
Wilkes-Barre
New Castle
Punxsutawney
Chambersburg
Tard
Easton
Allentown
Hamburg
Round Up Suspects In Case At Bus Depot
Police question a 23 year old Bakersfield man tied to molestation reports at a bus depot. A missing back seat and a black sedan seen near the body site raise leads as investigators probe the severed remains found in a vacant southwest lot.
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Bakersfield
One Cent Milk Price Cut Ordered in Five Northeastern Areas
The Agriculture Department ordered a roughly one cent per quart cut in producer milk prices in five large northeastern metros effective Feb 1. The areas include New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Lowell-Lawrence and Fall River. The move aligns with seasonal declines and anticipated May to June production peaks, with New York exempt from the standard formula to avoid price disruption and cross-market milk flows.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Lowell- Lawrence
Mass
Fall River
Lowell-Lawrence
King Christian X Progress Report From Amalienborg Castle
A bulletin from Amalienborg Castle said King Christian X is considerably better and his lung infection is decreasing with a temperature around 100.4 degrees. The Copenhagen Press noted he is receiving penicillin for lung inflammation. In Jerusalem British troops detained 10 Jews near Rehovot after searches of the area uncovered an improvised mine facility with electric cable and explosives.
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Copenhagen
Amalienborg
Christian X
Jerusalem
Rehovat
Tel Aviv
Rishow
Indian Fighter Alexander McKane Dies in York
Alexander McKane, once a survivor in General Custer's Indian fight, died yesterday at his York home. He formerly resided in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
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York
Alexander McKane
Custer
Chambersburg
Franklin birth observance honors postmaster general tribute
In Philadelphia on January 17, more than 40 American and foreign organizations participate in a day-long observance marking the 241st anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. The event opens with a pilgrimage to his grave and includes the Poor Richard Club gold medal award for achievement presented by Robert McClean, president of the Associated Press.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
U.S
Poor Richard Club
Robert McClean
The
Associaton Press
Wreck of Owl No 58 Injures Many Near Minter Field
Descriptions of a rail disaster near Terdo and Minter Field recount a ghastly scene with many injured and several dead. Ambulances and sheriff's deputies rushed victims to Kern County Hospital while rescuers pried survivors from overturned cars. The train carried about 200 passengers and two soldiers aided in extraction as wreckage strewn across the potato field showed rails bent like spaghetti.
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Kern County
Southern Pacific
Owl No 58
San Francisco
Los Angeles
L. B. Pryor
Bakersfield
George Cochrane
Jack ‘Bordorn
Marvin Strawsberry
Moultan
Towa
Orvis Humphery
Kidder
Ford
Deactivate Army Main Station Shifts Recruiter to Altoona
The U S Army moves to deactivate the Indiana main Recruiting Station and open a sub station in its place with Capt F A Hintermister reassigned to Altoona Recruiting Station. He takes over duties Monday Jan 20 after a Indiana tenure since June. The sub station falls under Capt Charles W Shauck Johnstown with M/Sgt Joseph W Hoopes in charge. The 642 Philadelphia Street station opened in October 1945 with Capt John L Clark. Sub stations at Blairsville Punxsutawney and Brookville were added later.
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U. S. Army
Indiana
F. A. Hintermister
Altoona
Charles W. Shauck
Johnstown
Joseph W. Hoopes
Firemen Seek EightHour Day Pay Rise in McKeesport
McKeesport firefighters numbering 29 of 581 spoke before city council demanding an eight-hour day with a base pay of one dollar per hour for hosemen and proportionally higher wages for other classifications. Mayor Charles Kinkaid warned the proposal would need 16 to 23 additional firefighters and a higher tax rate.
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Mckeesport
Charles Kinkaid
Talmadae Takes Over Capitol Crisis in Georgia Power Struggle
Arnall declares himself Georgia governor after being denied access to the state capitol. He moves to 1407 Candler Building and vows to continue as chief executive. Arnall signs a document before Secretary of State Ben Fortson and plans to conduct state business downtown as governor.
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Arnall
People of
Georgia
Capitol
Candler
Atlanta
Ben Fortson
Fortson
Burleson Family Denied Move to D C Housing Unit
In Washington on January 12, Ralph E Burleson a former Navy freeman and his wife with seven children cannot relocate to a National Capital Housing Authority unit due to overcrowding rules. Officials state not more than seven people may occupy a two bedroom home, so the Burlesons remain in their single room residence.
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Washington
Jan
Ralph E. Burleson
Navy Freeman
National Capital Housing Authority
Uni
Burleson
Tilden Sentenced to Nine Months Hard Labor
Los Angeles report states former tennis star William Tilden received nine months at hard labor on a morals charge involving a 14 year old boy. Judge A A Scott denied probation and allowed five years of probation after term, with restrictions on contact with juveniles and a suggestion to seek psychiatric help.
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Los Angeles
William T
Big Bill
A. A. Scott
Tilden
Scott
Net
Hertzog Named Bolivia Leader Sees Close Presidential Vote
In La Paz on January 17, Enrique Hertzog, former cabinet minister and Socialist Republican Union candidate, led with 43,581 votes to Luis Fernando Guachalla's 43,902 in final tallies. Officials said proclamation would await congressional canvass after the July revolution that ousted Villarreal.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Enrique Hertzog
Socialist Republican Union
Luis Ferando Guachalla
Ministry of Interior
Hertzog
Guachalla
Congress
Gualberto Villarroel
Noon Stocks As Late As One Thousand Eighty Six
A terse note reports Frenchmen killed 194 wolves in France in a year, cited as late as 1086. The line suggests medieval welfare or hunting data, reflecting historical livestock losses. The fragment emphasizes counts of wolf fatalities within a France context and a specific year.
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France
Obituaries list three local residents with services upcoming
ELLA MAY BLACK died in Indiana Hospital at 7 18 PM widow of Wilber Back. Friends may visit Shemma Funeral Home after 7 PM tonight. services tomorrow at 10 AM there. burial in Oakland Cemetery. CYNTHIANNA DOERSCH HANCOCK widow of James W HANCOCK died at home near Clarksburg Friday January 17 at 8 39 AM. Body at Robinson Funeral Home Indiana. full obituary planned for Saturday. WILLIAM SENSEL ERNST of Saltsburg died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in Perryopolis PA at 2 30 PM. Survived by wife Mary Hemphill Ernst, Saltsburg. son William H. Ernst in U S Army Camp Stoneman CA. sister Mrs Albot Lloyd of Shemokin. brother Joseph F Ernst of Youngstown. Former Pennsylvania State Police officer. served in US Army Philippines and Hawaii. rank Major U S Army Reserve. World War I veteran. employed by H C Frick Coal near Perrypopolis. Visitation Saturday at Robinson Funeral Home Salinburg. funeral Saturday 2 PM with Rev Raymond W Nicholson. interment Saltsburg Cemetery.
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Ella May Black
Indiana Hospital
Wilber Back
Shemma Funeral
Funeral
Oakland Cemetery
Cynthianna (Doersch) Hancock
James W. Hancock
Clarksburg
Robinson Funeral Home
Indiana
Joseph
Margaret (Sensel) Ernst
Tremont
Mary Hemphill
Ernst
Salisburg
William H
U. S. Army
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Albot Lloyd
Shemokin
Joseph F. Ernst
Youngstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Hawaii
U.S. Army Reserve
H. C. Fri¢k Coal Company
Perrypopolis
Asbury Methodist Church
Uniontown
Benham Lodge
A. M. Benham
Kentucky
Salinburg
Raymond W. Nicholson
Saltsburg Cemetery
London Strike Ends as Transport Turmoil Eases
London markets reopen in part after an 11 day transport strike. About 35 000 of 50 000 workers delayed return with 15 000 truckers to resume Saturday. 20 000 dockers and Thames lightermen to follow tomorrow. Troops move food to shops as new industrial council begins talks on wages and policy. The Times notes a national wage policy move.
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London
Natormal
Thames
Reum
Monty
Times For London
Explosion kills 15 in Nottingham Colliery tragedy
Plymouth report says cause of the blast at the Nottingham Colliery of Glen Alden Coal Co remains a mystery as federal and state inspectors probe the wreckage 650 feet underground. The disaster leaves 13 widows and 81 orphans, the worst anthracite field explosion since 1819.
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Nottingham
Glen Alden Coal Co
Wilks Ave
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