Council Plans Equalization of '42 Property Valuations
The City Council moves toward a major revision of property valuations for the triennial assessment. City Assessor Frank J Heath will be aided by two or three assistants, with Elton Simmons and City Engineer Don D Williams named to help. Finance Director Stanley H Nichols cites inequities and urges revisions to the land values. A third assistant will join later. Simmons will be paid five dollars daily and Williams one dollar hourly. Council aims to address glaring inequities through the tax appeal process. Franklin: Harry Baker of Port Arthur has been released from hospital after refinery explosion injuries.
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J. Heath
Stanley H. Nichols
Elton’ Simmons
Oth
Corry Building and Loan Association
Pine Grove Cemetery
Sizimions
Williams
Simmons
Heny
Imade
Cornell
Council
Franklin
Harry Baker
Port Arthur
Tex
No More Tires For The Duration War Warning
Associated Press report from Philadelphia on April 7 quotes William K. Batt of the War Production Board urging drivers not to burn rubber privately. He warned there will be no more rubber for private use during the war and described Easter Sunday traffic as excessive and wasteful, urging conservation at a Drive-for-Victory rally.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
William K. Batt
War Production Board
Federal Business Association of Philadelphia
Batt
Ban Tractors From Highways Across Ashville
Ashville police warn farmers that using tractors to haul goods on highways is illegal under current motor vehicle laws. Prosecution possible if the practice continues as farm tractors may only operate on farms. they cannot substitute motor vehicles to evade fuel or tax rules.
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Ashville
Shabe
Bureau of Mota’ Vehicle
Ates
Phillipsburg High Alum Enlists in Air Corps
Cobranes stom cage Ones Wallace, about 26, a Phillipsburg High School graduate from Wad Regan, son of Nellie Regan of Dunmore, enlisted in the air corps 14 months ago after working as a switchman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. He sent his mother an Easter message saying he was okay and happy to be in the service. Marguerite Shoemaker and Fidel Rhodes, witnesses, said Regan and Fouts bailed out at low altitude and landed only 200 yards from the plane. The other five were dropped in the cabin. Firemen from the air base battled the blaze for an hour before extinguishing it.
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Wallace
Phillipsburg
Wad
Regan
Nellie Regan
Dunmore
Air Corps
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Marguerite Shoemaker
Fidel Rhodes
Fouts
Piremen
Gas station theft suspect held after noon cash loss
William McCalland of Zanesville Ohio, recently in Corry with a repair gang, is held for a $30 theft from the Atlantic Pilling Station coach register at Center and Pleasant streets. Identified by three witnesses as the intoxicated man seen near the station, he previously faced a malicious mischief charge for smashing a neon sign on First Avenue. He denies the theft but seeks settlement if charges drop. a hearing is planned within days.
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Willian McCalland
Zanesville
Ohto
Corry
Ety
McCalland
Atlantic
Center
Pleasant Streets
Ohio
First Avenue
Burglary Report At Lander General Store
Robbery at the Lander general store operated by Harry Nelson and Joseph Bwanson occurred early Sunday after 11 pm and was discovered around 11 am. A break in the rear door glass allowed entry and thieves stole candy cigarettes and a small amount of change, with indications the burglars were familiar with the interior. Deputy Sheriff L. E. Ander leads the investigation.
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Lander Lander
Harry Nelson
Joseph Bwanson
L. E. Ander
Kane Soldier Dies at Camp in California
Samuelson, a former United States Marine and cavalryman with the Ske Hundred and Thirty-fifth Tank Destroyer Battalion, died suddenly at Camp San Tis Thispo, California. The death was reported to relatives Sunday, following word received earlier.
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Han
Sumner
Samuelson
Ske Hundred and Thirty-fifth Tank Destroyer Battalion
United States Marine
Camp San Tis Thispo
Calif
Question over 60 suspects in youth's murder Erie
In Harborcreek town ship on Good Friday a 22 year old sailor Lloyd Wilkinson was murdered while trying to protect his fiance Ruby Eastman. Investigators state more than 60 suspects have been questioned with no arrest yet. The search extends from the murder site to district cities as officers pursue leads.
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Murtle
Japs Press In Bataan Amid Stubborn Filipino Defense
Japanese assault units pressed American lines in the Philippines for the third straight day as Gen Wainwright’s forces offered stubborn resistance. New enemy losses were reported, while Japanese artillery and dive bombers supported ground troops. Submarines engaged, sinking a freighter and damaging two tankers near the Caroline Islands.
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United Nations
Hubertus van Mook
Netherlands Indies
MacArthur
Java
Philippines
Wainwright
Navy
Caroline Islinds
Hospital Board to Act Formally On 50 000 Grant
Corry Hospital Association directors meet to formalize a 50 000 grant from the Federal Works Agency for a 25 room addition. President Hawkins calls the special session to finalize dates for the allotment and invite bids. The government has allocated 60 000 with the hospital to raise 5 000 already subscribed. Architect Hendryx says state approvals are in place and construction could begin in the spring.
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Corry Hospital Association
Insi Lon
Federal Works Agency
Edward B. Hawkins
Thomas K Hendryx
Bradford
Kane Unable To Fill Teacher Vacancies
April 7. Efforts by Glennis H. Rickert to hire teachers for Kane High School to replace Gifford Parsons and Stewart Johnston, who resigned for Army service, have failed. Substitutes pressed into service. schedule shifts made. Mrs. H. D. Gardner covers Johnston’s social studies. A. K. Heydrich substitutes in math. Thomas Drummond leads physical education under new schedule. Caide rubber tins become basic industry of Liberis.
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Thomas
Drummond
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Montgomery Ward
New York State
WO Bail Out
U.S
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Yau
the Citizens National
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California
See Lang
North East Sailor's Slayer
Bataan
U.S. Defense
Hospital Board
Liberis
REX Theatre
Dorothy Lamour
William
Holden and
Eddie Bracen
al Ford
Plymouth
Clarence Wallace
Chrysler & Plymouth
W. Amy
Donald L. Chapman
Corry, Pa
Motorola
America
Jave A Odck
Boyer’s Creams
Boyer
Dial
Guy Rogers
First Ave
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Lindsley
R. C. Ely Wilbur Scott
Henrietta Sayako
Phyllis Hoenes
Oliver Earle
Rossbacher Insurance
Agency
Myrna Schramling
Columbus
Sloans Liniment
Vicks Yaro
Burma
Gillette
Prescription Store
North Center St
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On-The Avenue
ARGO
Hutz’s Market
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Shambaugh
AQ West Main St
Byron van Dresar
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