Burglary and Local News From Corry Twenty Years Ago
A sensational burglary at Daytona Beach and Corry area incidents mark a twenty year old Chronicle. Jewelry worth 800 dollars was stolen by a phantom prowler who dodged bullets and fled, leaving Corry in fear. Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr England, will return to Erie Railroad work on April 14. Charles A Hurd died instantly in a gasoline engine accident during concrete mixer construction. Thea P Williams, a local businessman, secured eighty eight new life insurance contracts totaling 160500 with annual premiums 44965. Dairy research cuts aged cheese production time to three or four months through higher temperatures and pasteurized milk processes.
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Corry
Engleud
Chamber of Commerce
Autics Ag
Erie Railroad Company
England
Charles A. Hurd
Caugh
William Sagler
Olean
Thea P Williams
Edward A. Woods Co
Bureau of Dairy Industry
Department of Agriculture
Stockmann’s
Stocktolm
Hie
Gulf of Bothonia
Durku-to-Helsinek
Finland
Sweden
Soviet Union
Jig
Juho K. Paasi‘i
Kelsi
Jeuservaliam
Bani
Juvenile Cases Decline But Neglect Reports Rise in Erie
Erie daily figures from county probation officers Helen Spencer and Leroy Search show a drop in juvenile delinquents in the first quarter of 1948 compared with late 1940s levels, but neglect cases increase. Only 58 neglect cases appeared January through early April, about half of 1945’s yearly total.
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Erie
Erie County
Lsted
Helen Spencer
Leroy Search
Uil
Federal Loan Bank to Start Payments Today
The Federal Loan Bank of Baltimore, led by H. D. Vaughan, begins payments to 4,530 Pennsylvania farmers totaling about $469,650 as part of a reform to reorganize and support member cooperatives across five states including Maryland and West Virginia. The program covers long-term loans and stock redemptions, with full par value being issued to those who lost or inadequately received on their stock.
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Sosssuonum Pry
Bextaylyant
Elwary
Maryland
Krinin
H. D. Vaughan
Federal Loan Bank of Baltimore
Lofeorganice
Erm Hiorigaye
Mc Vaughan
Perm
Nsylvania
Warren Church Burns Mortgage
Warren April 8 Grace Methodist Church members celebrate burning the mortgage after 25 years of effort. The church, rebuilt after a 1921 fire, cost about 190000 with part funded by bonds. Bishop McConnell presided at the 1924 dedication following completion in 1924. The pastorate of Dr A B Smithy marked the milestone. guest pastor from Brookville attended.
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Francis J. McConnell Cohd
First Mortgage
Draft Extension Debated as World War II Draft Ends
The article outlines congressional actions on extending military conscription amid rising US-Soviet tensions. It cites Senate Military Affairs Committee divisions, proposals for a peacetime draft with strict limits, and the evolving stance of Roosevelt and Congress in 1940 41 as war loomed and public opinion shifted. It notes past peacetime conscription and the 1941 shift toward a twelve month service plan with emergency powers and regional constraints.
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Dail
Senate
Congress
United States
Soviet Union
Low Countries
Roosevelt
Wadstrorth
Nev
War Department
Congres
State Police Update On Driving License Renewal Rules
Fragmented text outlines renewal eligibility and holding requirements for Pennsylvania drivers. Mentions operator’s license, past driving history, and application timing though details are incomplete. Potential emphasis on immediate renewal if conditions met and past three years driving record.
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Pennsylvania
Warner
Finland Faces Postwar Struggles After Defeat and Debt
Finland remains under strain after defeat. Prime Minister Juho Paasii advocates peacemaking with the Soviet Union while grappling with Soviet reparations totaling about 200 million dollars due in eight years. Inflation looms as shortages bite, but the potato harvest helps ease hunger. The American loan and Red Cross aid support domestic needs amid scarce goods.
Daily Dozen from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
A fragmented note extols home gardens as wholesome exercise and honest labor. It praises growing one's own produce for superior flavor and pride, listing cabbage, asparagus, chard, lettuce, potatoes, and more, while contrasting with market goods.
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The
Medical Society of the Te of Pennsylvania
Almort
Europe
How's Your IQ Quiz on 1948 Trivia and Facts
A misread quiz item asks about how many cubic feet in a cord of wood and whether egg rolling is allowed on the White House grounds. It also queries defunct political moves, governance changes, Red Cross goals, and comparisons of casualties on Okinawa versus the Marine Corps, plus a note on Sir Walter Raleigh.
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Frankfort
Canada
White ‘House
American Red Cross
Okinawa
Marine Corps
Gulls Open Clams With Dropped Clams On Rocks
Herring gulls employ a novel foraging method by dropping clams from a height onto rocks to crack shells, enabling access to the meat inside. This feeding technique highlights gulls adapting to rocky shore environments.
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el Harlow
Cory
Ellyre
Housebreakery
Federal Loan Bank
Ee State Police Ay
Kobern
Storey AB Newsfeaurces Tielsinsat
Piushusid Torney
Russia
Tyas
Ish Woods
I. Q
Sir Walter Raleigh
Beckwith & Turner
Atlantic Station
North Center Street
Willys Sales and Service
LEE Tires
EXIDE
Tong Eek
Ganvine
Teihing Calor
Nery
Mon
Massiva
Heiman
Conyit
Hama
National Bank of Corry
Al's Clothes Shop
Ae Worvar
Dre
Tokyo
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