May tests loom as city prepares after Easter recess
Three weeks remain before May tests begin as city tests resume after Easter. The Labor Department reports wholesale price indices rose last week to 97.9, while food prices gained about 4 percent and prices for some goods advanced. In Erie, multiple civil actions include four new divorces filed in county court. A derailed railroad near Emporium disrupted traffic for hours without injuries. Health transfers list several address changes in Erie. A scrap metal drive runs April 16 to 18 with junk metal collected at fire houses. A snowstorm affected neighboring towns, with rain and cold in Corry. Local repairs include A M Lita installing a Lamac Hy Speed Press for shoe cementing.
Youth Escape and Recapture in Stolen Car Case
Local police report Raymond Miller and two companions escaped Harborcreek Institution and were recaptured in a stolen car in Buffalo. Miller, Richard Thompson, and Laverne Bordwell, all from Huntercreek, face larceny charges tied to the Hatch car theft. Authorities say the youths were en route to Buffalo with Miller’s mother reportedly in the city.
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Raymond Miller
North Center Street
Herboteresk
Miller
Buffalo
Erie County
Richard Thompson
Laverne Bordwell
Huntercreek
Larceny
Mabel M. Hatch
Willow Street
Wesleyville
Buffalg
Harborcreek
Hyes
Toledo Area Endures Gusty Lake Erie Storm
The Toledo area faced a Lake Erie storm with pounding Maumee Bay waves. Low-lying homes flooded and residents evacuated while fishermen reported sizable losses to nets and waterfront gear. Officials pegged property damage. high tides and a 30 mph northeast wind drove water over breakwaters and marooned several families. No casualties reported.
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Toledo
Maumee Bay
Bay Area
Lake Bre
Lunp
Pier
Mich
Here
Bieritattatée
Senate probes find lax hospital accounting at Shamokin
Senate investigators exposed lax accounting at Shamokin Hospital with unsigned credit reports, improper ward assignments, poor patient record collection, and misfilled reports. Free service reached 95 percent of charges, not 60 percent by collections, while $30,000 in receivables were carried though only about 20 percent collectible. Acting superintendent deemed unfit and hospital operating room head Elizabeth Kelly blamed for much dissension.
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Elizabeth Kelly
Babson Not Alarmed Over Debt Favors a Sales Tax
Babson argues the government can issue currency while individuals and private parties cannot. He notes rising deficits since 1939, warns of potential debt growth, and urges cautious timing, insisting bankruptcy is not a viable option for the nation. He praises cross border cooperation, keeping debt service affordable through low interest and timely interest payments.
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Babson
Conyess
United States
Canada
Washington
Ottawa
Congress
Gleeten Elected President Of Boros Association Erie
April 10 The Bie County Boroughs Association elected Attomnity Wayne B Gleeten Erie as president for the fourth term Wesleyville city solicitor Gleeten. Other officers named were C H Hodgins Union City and Vern Best Albion vice presidents George Thomas Westesville secretary post held for years Gary G Gonk Plates treasurer. Members of the executive committee include Dale Hutchinson North Essi C D Hanna Ward Girard Lyell Cook Platea John Rouse Wattsburg John Peters Millville HR Steadman Middleboro George Mackintosh Albion John Miller Granesville G J Palmer East Springfield Ac a Skelton Ridin gore S C G Busick Fairview W Kibler Girard and George Thomas Wesleyville Attorney Robert J Firman Brie named a member of the state association executive committee.
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Erie
Bie County Boroughs Association
Wayne B. Gleeten
Gleeten
Wesleyville
C. H. Hodgins
Union City
Vern Best
Albion
George Thomas Westesville
Gary G. Gonk
Dale Hutchinson
North Essi
C. D. Hanna
Brie
State Association
Ainsworth Named Erie Beach Guards for Summer
Erie officials name J. C. Ainsworth as supervisor of beach guards for Water Works Park. Guards must pass strict tests for American Red Cross senior lifeguard certs as the city prepares for May 1 access, with opening decision on water front at Mayor Barber's return.
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Ainsworth
Erie
Water Works Park
Pari and Harbor Commission
J. C. Ainsworth
Ainsworth Hiss Beet
Millard Davis
American Red Cross
Barber
McKean County to Induct 10 Army Draftees in April
Kane April 10 news reports McKean County will dispatch its largest draft contingent to local board No. 6 for army induction. The 24 April group, all I-A with reclassifications to JA, will depart Kane for induction with no further medical tests. No public observances are planned locally, unlike other communities.
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Kane
McKean Courty
Apri
Ellis Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 74th Infantry
Jamestown reports Major Mylo Fred W. Ellis, executive officer of the 74th Infantry, 44th Division, has earned a major promotion to lieutenant colonel. He is serving with the regiment somewhere in action.
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F. W. Ellis
Jamestown
Mylo
Fred W. Ellis
74Th Infantry
44Th Divisio
Governor vetoes hatchery bill for Chautauqua Lake
Albany April 10 Governor Letimin vetoed a bill proposing a 40,000 appropriation for a fish hatchery on Chautauqua Lake. He called it an unnecessary construction project and not to be considered now. The bill was sponsored by Assemblyman Carl E. Darling, Republican of Dunkirk.
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Albany
Letimin
Chauhaugna Lake
Carl E. Darling
Dunkirk
Kane Headsquarters for Fleet of Coal Trucks
Elwood Pry trucking firm of City plans Kane as its new headquarters at the former American Window Glass plant site now Hilton station. The company operates about 40 large trucks and will convert the building into a garage and repair shop to maintain equipment. No price or exact employment figures were given.
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Art Amee
Elwood Pry Trucking Firm
Colmany
Kane
Refuse Dumping Brings Arrest In City
Police warn of renewed crackdown on dumping in outlying streets and Mt Vacant Lots after confirming the first prosecution this year. Elmer Dahl, 21 East Columbus Avenue, was arraigned and fined 10 dollars plus costs for dumping on Sciota Street. He was ordered to remove the refuse. Chief John Flanigan said more complaints will be pursued and offenders named when found.
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Sels Am Ofterse
Elmer Dahl
East
Columbus Avenue
Sciota Street
G. H. Gordon
John Flanigan
Jason Here
Tigursday
Minors Buy Liquor At Erie
Examiners of the state liquor control board resumed probe in Erie County Court House into an employee of a streetcar line and two teens. Robert Peterson 14 testified he drank about 17 drinks at Little Carter Kuteh on Weet Street on a Thursday morning. George Wettner 16 testified he bought and drank about the same amount on October 8 1941 at the same shop.
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Erie
State Liquor Contral Board
County Court House
Rirle
Robert Peterson
Lines Avenue
Thumany
Resuscitator to Aid Bradford in Emergencies
Bradford April 1 local officers announce next week a resuscitator will be issued for emergency use in the area by the McKean Cameron Voiture. Dr Leon J Gommeky of Texarkana will speak at the annual banquet of the local organization. This marks the third resuscitator donated by the club with prior units at Bradford Hospital and Emporium fire department.
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Bradford
McKean-Cameron
Ysiely
Atmevien
Levon
Leon J. Gommeky
Texarkana
Arle Chet de Chemin
Legion
Tor
Tock
Bradford Hospicel
Emporium Fire Department
Neighbor Again Held for Court in Murder Case
Brockville Iowa region reports 33 year old Grover Hess of near Anita charged with murder in Jefferson County slaying. A second hearing granted by Judge Jesse Long quashed original information due to discrepancies, Hess held for court on murder charge with defense and prosecution teams present.
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Fendant
Jefferson County
Brockville
Grover Hess
Near Anita
Marc
Sidney Mountainy
Deter Son County
YarIaw— Hug
Pyoxsutewney
Gerald Cortier
Iecessi
Jesse GC Long
Hes
William , Henry
Harald Shmnumnm
John W. Cond
Bronkville
TelWon
Hp Prosecution
Hessaberg
Cour
Cleveland Firm Low Bidder On Reco Road
Harrisburg April 1 The highway department received bids for 1257 miles of improved road projects totaling about 8 million 175 thousand dollars. Erie Route A MM Creek and Greene Townships propose 4.78 miles of 20 foot wide concrete covers between Evie and Watishire. Galler Brothers of Cleveland Ohio submitted the bid.
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Harrisburg
Highway Department
Erie
MM Creek
Greene Townships
Evie
Watishire
Galler Brothers
Gleveland
Ohio
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Sterl¢ Run
Emporium
Novo
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Federal Reserve Board
William McCalland
Zanesville
Atlantic
Center and
Pleasant Streets
William Handal
Seton
Dora E. Fitoss McCulloush
Wattsburg
J. Ly
Association of American Railroads
Garlyle A, Thomas
Maxwell P. Hosnes
Bound Street
Adelbert W. Proctor
Lee H. Proctor
Union Township
Kennett G. McCray
Glyde G. Prodelius
Elgin
Dorothy Marsh
George W. Robinson
Church Street
Ralph Driscoll
Stella M. Robizon
Mainstree
Mive
Glenn Stearns
East South Street
Rex Theatre
Harold Gob
U.S. Navy
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Rawal
Spring Creek
C.F. Gohn
Navy
Corry
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Lita
Senate Probers Score Shamokin Hospital
Roger W. Babson
Oir
Boros
Erie County Association
Mckean County
Army Induction Center
Chautauqua
East Columbus Avenue
A\derman Garden
Montgomery Ward
Corry, Pa
Bradford Hospital
Cleveland
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