Truman Wins First Big Victory in Congress
Washington July 9 Congress approves a public housing bill steering 810000 units over six years. Senate and House pass by voice vote. President Truman expected to sign soon as critics warn of socialism. Budget trimmed from his 1060000 target after bipartisan support.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
House
Sparkman
D-Ala
Raymond M. Foley
Trutoan
Congress
Black Killer Dog Haunts Rochester Mills Area
A wild dog nicknamed the Black Killer has killed over 300 chickens in Rochester Mills area reports state dog law investigator M. C. Westover. On a Thursday fight or early yesterday morning it entered Clifford Berkey farm pen near Nashville, killing 64 large chickens and injuring several more. The coal black animal with a white throat has previously torn fences and evaded farmers, though few have seen it up close.
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Rochester Mills
M. C. Westover
Clifford Berkey
Nashville
Gazette
Berkey
Martin Sees Three Dangers At VFW Convention
United States Senator Edward Martin, addressing about 700 Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates in Philadelphia, identified three threats: welfare state socialism, national bankruptcy and poor foreign affairs handling. He warned that welfare programs could erase liberty and push toward dictatorship while blaming dependency on government.
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Philadelphia
America
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Martin
Dulles Says Arms Budget Too Large and Separate from Pact
Dulles argues the arms program and the treaty are entirely separate and declares he will study the arms budget before deciding the final amount. Senator Taft contends ratification may bind votes on military plans and says he may oppose the pact for that reason, though he has not decided.
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New York
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Europe
Dulles
Hess Joins Air Force Cadet Training in Oklahoma
Robert D. Hess of Indiana has arrived at Enid Air Force Base Oklahoma for aviation cadet training in advanced multi engine aircraft. After four months of training he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve and awarded pilot wings. Hess, a 1944 Indiana High School graduate, later attended Parks College of Aeronautical Technology at St Louis University.
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A. S. Hels
Water Street
Indiana
Enid Air Force Base
Oklahoma
Air Force Reserve
Hess
Indiana High School
Parks College of Aeronautical Technology
St. Louis University
President Paine to Speak at Dixonville Church Service
Dr Stephen Paine president of Houghton College will be guest speaker at a special service at 730 Sunday evening in Dixonville Wesleyan Methodist Church He and his family will provide special music Public invited Claveland V mining operations expected to remove a quarter of a cubic mile of minerals yearly Read We Gazette Clausited Ady
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Stephen Paine
Houghton College
Houghton, N
Dixonville
Claveland—V
U S Vice Consul Released After Jail Time in Shanghai
U S Vice Consul William B Olive was released from jail by the Communist authorities after an alleged admission of offenses and an apology. Consul General John Cabot declined to discuss Olive's three days in custody or details of the incident, while the consulate reported he was not seriously injured.
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Shanghai
vPi
U. S
William B. Olive
Communist Today
Red Press
Bein
Olive
John Cabot
Cabot
Communist
Wualliam Olive
Sixteen Freight Cars Derailed At Hyde Park
Sixteen cars of a 66 car freight derailed early yesterday morning at Hyde Park near Leechburg on the Pennsylvania Railroad Alouha Conway cut off, blocking traffic for about twelve hours. The accident occurred around midnight as the train descended the Kiskiminetas Valley en route to Conway from Altoona. No injuries were reported. Work trains from Derry Kiski Junction and Wilkinsburg cleared wreckage yesterday morning, allowing traffic to resume in the afternoon. Some cars tore through a seven foot fence around Hyde Park Foundry & Machine Co. Only four cars were loaded. Apollo local passengers were bused by the railroad company.
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Leechburs
Trafic
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Kiskiniinetas Valley
Conway
Altoona
Derry
Kiski Junction
Wilkinssburg
Mrs Anderson Loses Jewelry In Pittsburgh Taxicab
Mrs C Anderson reported jewelry valued at 4500 dollars missing yesterday after leaving a repair shop and entering a taxi in Pittsburgh. The item was insured and the loss occurred while shopping.
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Pittsburgh
C. 4. Anderson
Peron Grants Pardon to Illegal Entrants on Anniversary
Buenos Aires on July 9 reports President Juan D. Peron pardoned all foreigners who entered Argentina illegally to honor the independence day. The decree applies to hundreds of people with undocumented status, including European Jewish refugees and Italian fascists, granting time until September 30 to apply for permanent residence and waiving penalties.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Spain
Juan D. Peron
Uruguay
Shooting in German U S Zone sparks border clashes
The report describes gunfire between U S Constabulary forces and Russian troops in the German U S zone. One soldier’s body reportedly was removed by Russians as Lt Col E C Thomas reported “quiet” near the border. Berlin also faced a new Soviet blockade at three frontier crossings affecting Berlin-bound cargo.
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E. §. Thomas
Chicago
15Th Constabulary
Constabulary
U. S
Germany
Berlin
Hof-Gutentuerst
Coburg- Falkenstein
Baltic
Herrenburg
Karlshorst
Linderose
Lieutenant recounts action and Russian casualties near line
A 34 year old lieutenant describes firing at Russians inside American lines, saying one enemy fell while others fled deeper into the zone. He reports four Russians seen, with whistles and calls heard, and notes Americans suffered no injuries. He says he was within his rights and had a report ready for superiors.
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Linderose
Lindersoe
Court Holds Mindszenty Should Die
The article reports on Mindszenty facing death sentences amid international reactions. It notes U N observers and the United States questioning rights abuses and a Hungarian peace treaty framework. It mentions rumors of his illness in prison and claims of poisoning, and the Vatican’s excommunication of participants in the arrest and trial.
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United Nae
U. N. General Assembly
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Mindszenty Ia
Hungary
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Sacred College
O'Dwyer Considered for Re-Election Run
New York July 9 Mayor William O'Dwyer has reentered the political scene as a possible candidate for a second term. AFL and CIO leaders urged him to run, delivering a statement, while he said he would decide and respond next week.
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New York
William O'Dwyer
AFL
CIO
ISTC Art Teacher Plans More Classes
Ralph W. Reynolds art instructor at Indiana State Teachers College will start a third watercolor class next week in Johnstown. Registration is at 8 00 Tuesday at the Art Institute 402 Somerset Street with the first session to follow. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday mornings for three weeks while afternoon and evening sessions are ongoing in Johnstown.
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Indiana State Teachers College
Johnstown
Art Institute
Somerset Street
Reynolds
Johnatown
Soaring Race Tightens in 1949 National Soaring Contest
In Elmira New York on July 9 Dick Comey of Weston Massachusetts closed to within 74 points of defending champion Paul MacCready Jr of California as he added a 168 mile flight to East Greenbush bringing his total to 878 and second place. MacCready posted a 185 mile flight to De Kalb Junction the longest of the day but it did not count toward his score under the distance flight rule. Current leader Herland McHenry of Sayre Pennsylvania sits eighth with 254 points.
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N. Y
Dick Comey
Weston
Mass
Paul MacCready, Jr
Comey
East Greenbush
MacCready
San Marleno
Calif
de Kalb Junction
Herland McHenry
Sayre
Hiss new trial bid follows perjury case
The NY perjury case against Hiss advances as Judge Kaufman faces criticism from Rep. Case and Rep. Nixon for alleged bias. Hiss seeks a quash or dismissal while his wife Priscilla Hiss appears distressed outside Foley Square. The court record notes possible penalties up to 10 years and $4,000 fine.
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Lloyd Paul Stryker
Priscilla
Federal Building
Foley Square
New York
Samuel H. Kauftan
Alger Hinn
Washington
Rep. Case
R-Sd
Rep. Nixon
Captive Boy Begins New Life in Boston
Gerald Sullivan, once hidden and kept from society by his mother Anna Sullivan due to his illegitimacy, will be placed by the Catholic Charities Bureau of Boston. Rev. James H. Doyle said the boy will be placed in an institution or private home to lead a normal life, pending court approval.
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Boston
Anna Sullivan
Gerald
Catholic Charities Bureau of
James H. Doyle
Bureau
Mrs. Cyrus Woods To Erect Museum In Creensburg
Mrs. Cyrus Woods widow of the U S ambassador to Japan and Portugal plans a Westmore County Museum of fine arts in Creensburg She will raze her present home and replace it with a two story museum to begin when costs allow Funds will be provided by her and administered by trustees the project cost not disclosed Indiana motto The Crossroads America.
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Cyrus
Woods
U. S
Japan
Portuual
Westmore County
Woman Donates Eyes To Bank For Restoration
A dying woman identified only as Mrs B died of cancer yesterday and arranged that her eyes be sent to Sight Restoration Inc in New York for sight restoration. An hour after death the eyes were en route by air to the eye bank.
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Dayton
Mrs B
Sight Restoration, Inc
New York
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