Blizzard Sweeps Northern New York Highways Blocked
A blizzard swept from the St Lawrence River Valley burying the Adirondacks area under ten inches of snow. Roads were blocked and freight trains stalled. Watertown reported ten inches. Schools closed in Jefferson County as crews fought drifts. Greyhound bus service north of Watertown halted. The cold wave, with subfreezing temps, threatened travel and industry across the East.
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Adirondacks
Watertown
Syracuse
Canna
Weather Bureau
Syracuse-Watertown
Jefferson County
Greyhound Lines
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Waertown
Canada
Midwest
California
Los Angeles
Detroit
Industral Plants
Hutt
Michigan
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East Ohio Gas Co
Ohio
City Eyes Hancock Airport Conversion by Summer
Parks Commissioner announced plans to convert Hancock Airport for civilian use, aiming to shift from military to aviation sale. Federal funds of 122,000 have been allotted, with state offices holding the funds and preliminary steps completed. Site rental lines and building space details are under review by agencies for approval.
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Dipgo
Lex Prec Shouily
Federal Funda
Ofice of State
Sinking of Army funeral transport Joseph Connolly in gale
The Army transport Joseph Connolly sank after catching fire during a gale several hundred miles south of Cape Race. Coast Guard and towing tug crews reported flooding in the after hold, with 45 crew members and one civilian passenger rescued from lifeboats amid a heavy snowstorm. The vessel carried a cargo of 6000 empty caskets and was en route to Washington with officials noting estimated burial costs and European Recovery Plan funding implications.
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Bermuda
Joseph V Connolly
King Features Syndicate
Washington AM
John J /Curope
McCroy
Juonal Bank
McCloy
Zhetter
Chaiman Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations
Ratt Pay Boost Urged by Board
A presidential emergency board recommended a 15 percent hourly wage increase for nonoperating employees of short line railroads. The White House may publicly release the recommendation, tied to a recent arbitration award for nonoperating staff.
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Washington
Today's Features Stir Debate on Conscience and WWI Draft
Gen Elen hower confronts a moral struggle while drafting a World War I pamphlet in a column by Marguly Chilay. The feature appears on the editorial pages with notes about pages 50 and 51, plus a roundup of other regular sections such as Comics and Horoscope.
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Elenhower
Hia Mamplin
Marguly Chilay
Ida Jean Kain
Dr. Brady
Mary Haworth
Inq
City Life
Radio Oa
Winchell
Knutson Urges Democrats to Back Tax Cut Plan
Representative Knutson argues in Congress for a bipartisan tax cut to reduce individuals taxes and spur inflation relief. He claims a $8.5 billion reduction would aid business expansion and support the American system, urging Democrats to break party lines amid the election year debate. The piece notes ongoing discussion in Ways and Means on the tax measure.
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Sknutson
Larity
Democrats
Congress
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Knuben
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Ways and Means
Latim Taxce
Knutson
Washington Language Reform Sparks Billion Confusion
In a statement Rep Twain proposes replacing hilon with a thousand million in the Fugit language to avoid the confusing use of billion. He argues that billion is misused and causes major mixups in large sums.
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Washington
Rep. Twain
Gas Leak Fixed Evacuees Return Home
Rochester families returned to their homes after a broken gas main flooded houses with illuminating gas. At least five people were treated by firefighters for exposure and fumes.
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Rochester
Neaby Creece
Arabs and Jews Clash on Front Between Tel Aviv and Jali
An armed clash renewed in no man’s land between Tel Aviv and Jali. An Arab man was killed after four hours of fighting. Two Jews and another Arab were wounded in the exchange. Authorities reported intensified shooting overnight.
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Wen
Noman’s Land
Tel Aviv
Jali
5-Room Home Bulges With 27 Inhabitants
Miller farm home south of here becomes crowded as 27 people occupy five rooms. The extended family of William Miller, their sisters, and cousins arrive after destruction of Molngonu Ta holdings by the Mundy William and Albert families. Albert had begun adding two rooms to ease the cramped space. Only a fragmentary report remains of the overnight emergency crowding.
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Fletuno
Miller Farm
Munday Willian
Albert Age
Albert Miller
GOP Delays UMIT Stand and Military Denning Debate
Mass Senator Martin said the Republican leadership has not decided on mandatory military service denning legislation, with no UMT program decision and future discussion planned. He noted no timing by the House Armed Services Committee and indicated party deliberations continue.
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Sreaker Maik
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Mouse Republick
Martin
House Armed Services
Truck Driver Tarred Feathered in Bergen County Mystery
George Schwate, a 35 year old Newark truck driver, wandered from the Unckensues River Meadows early this morning and said he had been tarred and feathered by three unidentified assailants. Bergen County Prosecutor Walter Winn effective details. An anonymous letter allegedly linked to relatives of a Wilson woman is being investigated.
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George Schwate
Newarh
Unckensues
Pote
Schwaale
Bergen County
Walter Winne
Kremlin to Meet in Moscow Tomorrow
Moscow radio reports the Supreme Soviet of the USSR will convene in the Kremlin tomorrow. Officials, led by high ranking members, are expected to discuss current state affairs and potential policy directions.
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Kremlin
London
Supreme Soviet
Ussr
Stl
Moscow
Jlofay
Fragmented jokebook snippet from era humor page
The readable text presents a garbled dialogue about historical figures and playful what ifs. It mentions Low States Balle win sak Oolonck Hermnce Co Winthrop and Napolean, with characters debating battles and outcomes in a humorous, nonsensical style.
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Moomt
Jin
Napolean
Napoleon
Truman Asks Grain Curb Extension Amid Trade Talks
The article reports President Truman pressing for an extension on grain curbs, detailing pressures from farmers and industry groups. It notes negotiations and potential policy shifts affecting production, supply, and export plans amid broader economic tensions.
Housing Rent Battles Promised
A scrambled fragment references Democrats and a housing policy push amid rent issues. It mentions Ken Yok Cats, a busy committee, and a Holy Holiness context with a tentative date around the 27th. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
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WEE Mike Rail
Nlral
Ron Peppa
Lester
Typhoon kills 100 on Reunion Island
A typhoon struck Reunion Island causing at least 100 deaths and widespread damage. Officials described severe weather as the primary cause of the casualties while relief efforts began across affected neighborhoods and towns.
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Reunion Island
Five Nazis Hanged Under Bertish Verdict Today
Five individuals described as Nazis were executed today under a Bertish verdict. The report lists Bentriin 11 and Gumn wa cLinunais among the hanged, noting the court’s stance on their roles and the verdict’s immediacy.
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Brriin
Battle of Albany headlines mix of Dewey praise and chaos
Fragmented dispatch shows Democrats labeling Dewey the fiscal juggernaut while a jumble of garbled text hints at political intrigue in New York. The piece references Dewey and a high stakes gubernatorial context amid unclear details and stray city names.
Insurance Plan Blocked and Legal Challenge Filed
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a blocked insurance plan facing a legal challenge in New York with references to entities like HWNew Yorky, Cone Motors, Navona abo Relinons Bead Kobe, and Denes the Yo cts rene ibcoume qusted. The text is garbled and contains numerous misread terms and fictional names.
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Wasthaglon
Tederd
Joh Bayhotis
Hwnew Yorky
Han Cone Motors Caporiven
Navona Abo
Kobe
Cts
Rene
CTO
Perham
Barbara Hulton Operation Report Signals Health Update
Unclear text fragment references Barbara Hulton and an operation. Details about timing, location, or outcomes are unreadable, and no verifiable facts or names beyond Barbara Hulton appear. The piece provides incomplete snippets rather than a coherent report.
Crops Improve Amid Harsh Winter Conditions
In a troubled season crops show resilience as farmers report better yields for wheat and barley despite severe winter. Experts attribute stabilization to improved soil health and recent rainfall. Local markets monitor prices as frost relief arrives.
Irane Bill Rejected by National Assembly
Fragmented OCR text shows a government bill rejected by the National Assembly. It mentions commission members, a person named Silumas, and references to a watchdog or transit related date or action. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.
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Parisa
Allie Te Manes
Mareeters
Navnal Assembly
Tintay
Robert Silumas
Payment Rise for Education Costs Backed by Panel
Albany reports that Gov. Deweys social committee on education today urged a permanent annual state aid increase of 56.0 million dollars to cover proposed teacher pay raises. The plan would raise elementary pupil grants to 68 dollars and secondary to 100 dollars, funded by local real estate contributions and state funds, with July 1, 1995 as effective date and full budget impact not seen until 1948-49.
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Albany
Dewey
Soccal Committee On Education
ANE
Forula Ree
Vista Abo
Horng
Sires
Woman Tosses $64 800 On Neighbor's Porch
The article reports Missusinia Albers 72 tossing cash, bonds, jewelry and bank records totaling $64 800 onto neighbor Mrs Wissat Allen's porch after claiming fear of persecution. Police found a box with $40 000 in cash and other valuables, with further deposits and an insurance policy showing.
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Missusinia Albers
Wiloy
West Pars
Ol Toaklind Sina
Afouse
Mis Albe
Henrietta
Albery
Albers
Wissat Allen
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