Mass prison break in Canon City sparks deadly shootout
In Canon City Colorado a break from cell block No 6 ends with multiple deaths and wounds as twelve escapees clash with officers and guards. Two convicts are killed, two wounded, and four recaptured while a farmer’s wife defends her home with a claw hammer. Roadblocks and snow aid manhunts as four convicts remain at large.
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Canon City
Colo
Orville J. Turley
Denver
Richard F. Heilman
John Klinger
R. L. Freeman
Pueblo
Kelnaper
Henry Wallace campaign faces ballot hurdles in many states
The 1948 independent bid by Henry Wallace may struggle to qualify in numerous states as political writer David Lawrence notes in a column on the editorial page. The feature rundown lists pages for comics, horoscopes, and various sections including editorial and letters.
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Henry Wallace
Independent Party
David Lawrence
Gunmen net $434 in citywide holdups
Police scoured the North Side for two masked gunmen after early morning stickups that netted $434 in cash checks and jewelry and a sedan. Victims include Alfred Saraceni proprietor of the Picadilly restaurant who lost $200 cash a $100 wrist watch and two checks totaling $30.25 and his car Albert Aiello a companion lost $56 and Robert Whinnery a Palmer's Diner counterman $48. The first holdup at Saraceni and Aiello’s restaurant was staged at
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North Side
Simone’s
N. Salina St
Alfred Saraceni
Hickory &J
Stotaling
Albert Aiello
Lilac St
Saracens
Robert Whinnery
Prospect St
Palmer’s
Erie Blvd
Murder Jury Asks Mercy for Bello
Gov. Dewey faces clemency pleas from nine jurors who convicted 54-year-old Peter Bello of first degree murder for the shotgun slaying of an Olean woman. Bello is set for Sing Sing execution next week. other cases heard include inmates Jauvhan Jackson George C. Moore and Lester Haughton from New York City.
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Jauvhan , Jackson
George C. Moore
Lester Haughton
New York City
Dewey to Host New Year Reception at Albany Mansion
Governor Dewey and Mrs. Dewey will receive callers at the executive mansion tomorrow in the traditional New Year’s Day reception. They will be at home from 5 to 6 P.M. to greet visitors in Albany.
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Albany
Dewey
Executive Mansion
Three Convicted in Waterfront Slaying Case
A New York jury convicted John M. Dunn, 36, Andrew Sheridan, 46, and Daniel Gentile, 40, of first degree murder in the January 8 waterfront feud slaying of Anthony Hintz, a stevedore boss. The three face the death penalty in the electric chair.
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NEW York CP
Anthony Hintz
John M. Dunn
Andrew Sheridan
Daniel Gentile
Hintz
Mabelle
Dunn
Umberto in Egypt Attends Italian King’s Funeral
Umberto of Italy arrived in Alexandria by plane today to attend the funeral of his father ex King Vittorio Emanuele II.
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Alexandria CP
Umberto
Italy
Vittorio Emanuele II
Ex-King Mihai abandons exile flight amid weather delay
In Bucharest ex-king Mihai cancelled plans to depart by plane tonight due to bad weather and instead headed to his Sinaia castle for what may be his last night in Romania after abdicating the throne. Premier Groza said Mihai is free to stay if he wishes, while rumors swirl about his private motives including marriage to Princess Anne de Bourbon Parma.
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Bucharest
Mihai
Romania
Sinaia
Petru
Groza
Minai
Anne de Bourbon
Parma
Molotov Blames U S for London Conference Collapse
Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov charged the United States with stalling the Big Four talks and urged that only the Russian delegation kept any progress possible. He cited American influence in western Germany and American plans to direct Germany’s future, denying claims the London session was fruitless and asserting continued Soviet efforts toward a German peace treaty.
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Moscow
Abondon
United States
V. M. Molotov
London
Molotov
Germany
Europe
Russia
George C. Marshall
Mother Hammers Infant to Death in Jersey City
A nine weeks old girl Judith Carle died after her mother Mary Carle 23 struck her head with a claw hammer while the infant lay in a crib in the kitchen. The mother, suffering post natal neurosis, was involved in the fatal act in Jersey City New Jersey.
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Jersey City
N. J
INS
Judith Carle
Jersey City Medical Center
Mary Carle
Thirteen Cars Derailed On Pioneer Limited Near Lake City
Thirteen cars of the Milwaukee Road Pioneer Limited bound for Chicago from Minneapolis derailed three and a half miles south of Lake City. No one was injured. all cars stayed upright except the locomotive and mail car. Chief dispatcher at La Crosse, Wisconsin reported the incident and confirmed the remaining cars stayed on rails.
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Lake City, Minn
Milwaukee Road
Pioneer Limited
Chicago
Minneapolis
Lake City
la Crosse
Wis
Food prices end year at new peak in 1947 index
New York reports wholesale food prices closed 1947 at peak levels as Dunn Bradstreet index rose to a new all time high of 7.24 for the week ended December 30.
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New York
Dunn & Bradstreet, Inc
Palestine to escort ships to Cyprus if intercepted
The Palestine government announced that two cargo ships carrying 15,000 visa free Jewish refugees are en route to the Holy Land and would be escorted directly to Cyprus if intercepted by British naval vessels in Palestine waters.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Holy Land
Cyprus
Truman Holds Last 1947 News Conference Peace View
President Truman said real world peace benefits the United States and all nations and predicted proper UN implementation. He praised General Electric for cutting prices to fight inflation, declined comment on Henry Wallace’s independent bid, and said he would release the state of the union message in January.
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Washington
Truman
United States
United Nations
General Electric Company
GCEB
Wilson
G. E
Henry A. Wallace
State of the Union
Congress
Wallace H. Graham
Graham
Agriculture Department
Slacks OK at Camden Central after education board ruling
Camden Central School lifts its ban on girl pupils wearing slacks after a three to one vote by the Board of Education following a directive from the state Commissioner of Education. The decision comes a month after 14 year old Jeannette Delahunt was sent home for slacks, with her father accusing officials of discrimination. The board also passed a vote of confidence in the principal.
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Camden
Board of Education
State Commissioner of Education
Camden Central School
Jeannette Delahunt
Herald- American
Thomas F. Delahunt
Washington St
Donald F. Barker
Petrillo Trial Rested After Govt Rests Case
The government rested its case against James C. Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, after three reporters testified he admitted violating the Lea Act in a speech. He is accused of coercing WAAF Chicago into hiring more staff and of ordering a 1946 strike. The trial continued as union members prepared records ahead of Petrillo’s recording ban at midnight.
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Chicago
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Petrillo
WAAF
Fetrillo
Minor Fire Hits County Workhouse
Fifty sheriff's deputies rushed to the Allegheny County Workhouse today as fire caused minor damage to the three story administration building adjacent to the main complex where about 700 prisoners were confined. Deputies patrolled outside as a precaution. flames were extinguished quickly and no prisoner transfer was needed.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Hat Lost in Stream Prompts Fire Department Call
Elmira deputy fire chief Leon F Hazen received an urgent call for a ladder truck at the Main Street bridge seeking rescue of a missing hat valued at $20. The chief declined to intervene and no rescue was made, with implications of a self harm attempt being suspected.
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Elmira
Leon F. Hazen
Main Street Bridge
Did Murver's itty bitty man learn anyfing in school
A playful quote from Phoenix Flame about speaking clearly and avoiding slang. The snippet notes the lesson to enunciate distinctly and choose words with discrimination, reflecting on language use in school.
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Murver
Watch Your Step Tonight New Year's Eve Weather Perils Roads Ice
The Weather Man warns of poor conditions as icy roads and freezing rain affect motorists and pedestrians. Expect a shift to showers with rising then falling temperatures, turning to snow late tonight and into Thursday, with a high near 35 and an overnight low around 25. The cold trend continues for several days.
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Buffalo
Rochester
Binghamton
Anderson seeks trader list ban in grain notices
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson said he will recommend ending publication of trader names to spare innocent holders heartache. He spoke after meeting President Truman at the White House and cited a doctor’s letter describing financial ruin and social stigma from public naming.
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Washington
Anderson
White House
Truman
GE Cuts Appliance Prices Across 40 Percent Output
General Electric will cut prices on many home appliances by three to ten percent starting tomorrow. The move, first to reverse inflationary trends, was welcomed by government spokesmen who urged other industries to follow. The reductions cover about 40 percent of GE’s business, including refrigerators, ranges, and home radio and television receivers, promising roughly 50 million dollars in annual savings to consumers.
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New York
General Electric Company
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Washington
Vandenberg Withdraws From 1948 Presidential Race
Senator Arthur Vandenberg formally withdrew from the presidential contest as Michigan Republicans align behind Gov. Kim Sigler. National Committeeman Arthur Summerfield of Flint and state central committee chairman John Wagner of Battle Creek head the push, signaling a shift in GOP support.
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Detroit
Arthur Jr. Vanderberg
Michigan
Lel Ices
Kim Sigler
Arthur E. Summerfield
Flint
John A. Wagner
Battle Creek
Two Boys Feared Dead After Ice Break Near Buffalo
Patricia Fox, 9, survived after falling through the harbor ice in Lake Erie Ohio basin. She says brothers Frederick, 7, and Raymond Strum, 10, were with her. dog Buster rescued her and she fears they did not escape. Ice had three breaks. Police search continues.
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Buffalo
Patricia Fox
Lake Erie
Frederick
Raymond Strum
Ohio
Strum
Buster
Patricia
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