Gas explosion destroys home injures child in Warren
A gas explosion at Jerald Gordon’s home in Weldbank Warren yesterday completely destroyed the house. Seven year old Sendra Gordon suffered burns on hands arms and legs but is reported in good condition at Warren General Hospital. Fire Chief Leonard Palbrnski said the blast woke Gordon as the rear of the home burst into flames while Jerry nine and Larry three escaped downstairs and sisters Sandra seven and Ginny 12 fled upstairs before spreading the alarm. Sandra was treated at the Dr Hyer office and rushed to the hospital at 3 10 a m.
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Warren
Jerald Gordon
Weldbanke
Sendra
Leonard Palbrnski
Clarendon Voluteer Fire Department
Jordan
Jerry
Larry
Sandra
Ginny
Jesse Jordan
LG. Hyer
Warren General Hospital
Shakeup Rumor Fizzles At Erie Council Meeting
In Erie a rumored police department shakeup failed to materialize at a brief council session. Mayor Lawrence K. Pulling teased a forthcoming police department story while dodging specifics about promotions or executive posts. The discussion followed a recent string of unsolved robberies in the city.
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Erie
Ute
Liteters
Lawrence K. Pulling
Indicted in Pittsburgh Fraud Case Over Housing Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Carla L. Anselm of McKees Rocks on fraud charges in a low cost housing scheme. The case involves alleged misuse of public funds and illegal manipulation of the program. Anselm faces potential penalties if convicted.
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Pressburgh
Carla L. Anselm
McKees Rocks
For and Against Natural Gas Bill Stirs White House Telegrams
A flood of telegrams reaches the White House as supporters and opponents press for and against a natural gas bill. President Truman awaits budgetary and federal department advice before deciding, with a return flight planned and family travel noted. The bill wouldbar the Federal Power Commission from setting gas prices charged by independent producers.
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Associated Presa
Key West
White House
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Washington
Air Force
Chile
Mrs.Truman
Miami
Margaret
Federa Power Commission
Local Briefs and Ads From Oll City and Nearby
Mrs Nancy McBride widow of William McBride of Seneca dies at daughter Mrs William Cart s home in Dempseytown. She spent nearly all life on the McBride farm at Seneca. New plastics arrive at McIntyres advertising bathroom kitchen and bedroom patterns. Titusville School Board notes 1949 tax collections exceed last year by nearly 7000 due to larger assessment and higher rate. Sealtest ice cream prices and flavors listed with hand packed option at Kip s Soda Bar Titusville 317. Expected trial over Tena Goldstein vs Lee Coates injury from sidewalk fall in front of defendant s business. Maple syrup labels available at The Journal.
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Oll City
Nancy McBride
William McBride
Seneca
William Cart
Dempseytown
McBride
McIntyre’s
Titusville
Kip
Tena Goldstein
Lee Coates
the Journal
Oil City Power Outage Disrupts South Side District
A three fell on a 2200 volt line near the South Side sub-station causing a wide outage leaving most of the district without electric light and service for a hole and one holt. A beauty salon ad and a tribute note to Capt GA Smith also appear in the same page segment.
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Oil City
Holt
Herb Carroll
Allegheny
GA Smith Lion
Wilbur Kling summoned after pedestrian collision
A driver identified as Wilbur Kling received a summons following an auto collision at night that allegedly struck a pedestrian. Kling posted $8 bond for an appearance in Clay Court later today.
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Janestowil
Wilbur Kling
Kling
Clay Court
Barnes & Carrig
Olds Greenhouses Fresh Flowers Fund Police Car Purchase
At a regular Monday meeting Frank Bliss Dry Cleaning at 37 Youngsville borough corner reported the borough bought its first police car from Wikee Chevrolet of Youngsville for 1328.04 dollars. Fresh flowers were available Thurs day Friday and Saturday from Olds Greenhouses.
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Olds Greenhouses
Frank Bliss Dry Cleaning Store
Youngsville
Regilar
Wikee Chevrolet Company
Fonigsville
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Jose Noora Foe
Nour
Ieyruanlgeiel el Shia Mate
Phillips Jewelry
North Center Street
NL Geo
STAHL
Stahl Jewelers
South Center Street
Corry, PA
Wiggers Garage
Oldsmobile
Mobileobile Dealer
East South Street
International
Chevrolet
Thomas Motors
Yous
Dubie
Crosley
Shelvador
Merritt Appliance CO
W. Main ST
ANP
the Fair Store
Center St
Oberman Bros
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