Snowbound Ohio Grinds On as Death Toll Rises
A two day blizzard leaves Ohio with 51 confirmed deaths nine inches to 20 inches of new snow. Schools and banks close. hundreds stranded motorists seek shelter in barns as transport nearly halts. Officials declare public emergency and National Guardsmen guard stores and cars.
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Frank J. Lausche
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Akron
Youngstown
Canton
Columbus
Arkon
Weather Bureau
Auditor
Duraton
Dayton
Cincinnati
Readers Digest Warns Of Russia Arms Aid Rise
The piece reports on U S aid aiding European factories rebuilding for military goods and alleges strategic items move to the Reds via smuggling across borders. It cites a December issue claiming nearly a billion dollars in West machinery and materials could reach Russia in 1950 and criticizes embargo circumvention.
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ECA
U.S
Reader's Digest
Primate
West
Flooding Rivers Add to Woe in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania shuns normal operations as a historic storm devastates cities from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Gov. Dutt orders emergency measures as 23 deaths are confirmed, rivers flood, snow swallows towns, and trunk lines fail.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
James H. Dutt
New England Loss Exceeds $100 Million
News reports from New England and the eastern seaboard recount a deadly aftermath of the Appalachian storm. Death tolls reach at least 79 with 88 feared dead. property losses exceed 100 million dollars in the north as power and communications slowly return.
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Seaboard
South Carolina
Maine
Tates
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Ohio
Pine Hill
New York City
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Shandake
Mt Tremper
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New Jersey
Eye for Eye Florida Senator Urges Reprisals on China Reds
Senator Pepper of Florida called for UN forces to extend air war into Manchuria in response to Chinese provocations. He urged retaliation across the border including returning fire over Korea and bombing bridgeheads when Communist troops cross the Yalu River into Korea.
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Ressora
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Changju
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Florida
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Tokyo
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Pepper
D.fla
United Nations
Manchuria
Korea
Yalu
U S Passed Up Chance to A bomb Korean Reds
Washington reports authorities considered using atomic weapons in Korea near Suwon but the plan was rejected by the joint chiefs of staff. President Truman was not consulted and concerns over global reaction and UN support influenced the decision.
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Army
Air Force
Suwon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Truman
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Korea
U. S
Americans Freed by Chinese for Propaganda Use
U S Eighth Army reports 57 American prisoners released by Chinese forces last week to undermine UN resolve. Thirty wounded Americans told they are being returned home after being shown Moscow and Budapest English materials.
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U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
China
Moscow
Budapest
Massacre of 23 Filipinos by Huk Guerrillas Near Manila
Report from Manila says 23 residents including 12 women and eight children were slain by 150 Huk guerrillas in the village of Agino northwest of Manila. Survivors describe eye gouging and bayoneting before the attackers fled. three young women were violated before their deaths. Secretary Maghaysay toured the scene and called the killings utterly inhuman and cruel.
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Ihe
National Defense Headquarters
Huk
Agino
Raldera
Ramon Maghaysay
Yeaterday
Contest Standings to Be Published Tomorrow
The Press Telegram prize contest retest standings will be announced in tomorrow’s edition. Interest grows daily as the standings near completion with many contestants awaiting results.
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Bi Press-Telegram
Contest Quiz Auto-No Questions From Press Telegram
A quiz feature lists auto no questions for contestants in the Press Telegram contest with daily prompts. It includes sample items about Jiggs and Maggie cartoons, a radio comedienne, Alaska to Russia distance, a Pilsen beverage, and a phone contact for active contestants.
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Jiggs
Maggie
Radio Comedienne
Alaska
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