OPA Enforcement Criticisms From Erie Meat Dealer
Schaffner Bros. Co. president charged the OPA failed to prosecute black market meat operators after affidavits from three pluck market firms supporting hundreds of violations. He said investigators visited his office, left notes, then no action followed. He cited lack of a local OPA office and implied investigations would resume from Pittsburgh.
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Erie
Miton Schaffmner
Schaffner Bros. Co
OPA
Ustal
Schaffner
Evie
Pittsburgh
Erie County
Charles Leslie
Part Time Defense Work Spurs School Board Debate
Voice of the People argues teachers and staff should be allowed to hold part time defense plant jobs alongside teaching. The letter corrects figures, cites wartime shifts in Corry plants, and questions why part time work by educators draws criticism while other civic roles are encouraged.
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Voice of the People
Corry Evening Journal
Corry
Cleveland
Ohio
Man-Power Comission Agency
Pennsylvania
Worl
Red Grass
OPA Warns Restaurants Against Excessive Prices
OPA urged restaurant owners to keep prices reasonable and warned that price increases or reductions in quality or quantity could lead to a legal price freeze. Businesses must file menus and price lists with War Price and Ration Board No. 26253 by May 1, 1943, covering seven days from April 14 to April 10, 1948, with copies retained for OPA examination.
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OPA
Focal Board
Ruling requires $50 to stay appeal of liquor board
Erie April 6 The Erie County Bar Association rules committee led by Attorney E E Eaton approved a petition stating that no appeal from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board decision can proceed unless the appellant pays $50 to the clerk of courts to guarantee costs. Judge Kitts informed clerk Mrs Evelyn Wilson that the ruling took effect Tuesday.
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Erie
B. Eilis
Eimer B. Evang
Erie County Bar Association
Wiles Committee
E. E. Eaton
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Kitts
Evelyn Wilson
Jamestown Youth Reported Prisoner of Japanese
Jamestown residents Chester J Bullock and his wife received two War Department telegraphs confirming their son Corporal Marvin Bullock is being held as a prisoner by the Japanese in the Philippine Islands. He enlisted in 1938 at age 14 and served in Hawaii and the Philippines. listed as missing for about a year prior to this notice. He has brothers Leonard Delbert Gilbert Ola and Mona, and a sister, with Alvin Bullock in Crewsburg.
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Jamestown
Chester J. Bullock
New Lid Avenue
War Department
Washington
Marvin ©. Bullock
Philippine Islands
Fist
Hawaii
Philippines
Leonard
Delbert
Gilbert
Ola
Mona Bullock
Alvin Bullock
Rewsburg
Defending War Effort Teachers Stay Committed and Valued
Opinion writers praise teachers criticized for defense rally involvement as married parents balancing families and patriotic duty. The Victory Speakers Committee chair, a school board member, urges all citizens to contribute to the war effort, ensuring teachers and pupils can give their all for democracy and the American way.
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Victory
One Ration Sticker Rule Emphasized by OPA
The OPA Pittsburgh district announces motorists must display only one gasoline ration sticker per car. The sticker should be the highest rating allotted. Drivers with multiple rate books must choose either the C or B sticker, or the B if both are present, and those with only A display the A.
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OPA
Georg A. Hoevelen
Pittsburgh
Van Allsburg relief bill again amended defers action
Harrisburg April 16 The House defers action on the Van Allsburg relief bill until Monday after amendments would remove the bond requirement for old age assistance recipients Rep John E Van Allsburg opposes the changes while Rep John Moore supports them The bill would also drop county cost sharing remove milk purchase obligations and create a rehabilitation program with an out of state case reciprocity plan
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
House
van Allsburg
John E. van Allsburg
N- Erie
John Moore
Vin Allsburg
Robert J. Cordier
Lackawannas
Belief Directory Foresees Corry Census Near Nine Thousand
Census estimates from Hage One indicate Corry may reach 9,000 residents with Fairhaven’s North Corry development adding hundreds and in-town war plant work attracting commuters. Union City could be about 44,000. Corry’s population likely between 6,500 and 9,000 as a new directory lists permanent workers, aiding reference purposes. Fire at Allegheny county workhouse farm in Blawnox destroys barn and two silos, damage over 25000 dollars. five hours of blaze fought by three fire companies.
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Hage One
Fairhaven
North Corry
Ross
Corry
Union City
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Blawnox
John McMunn
Blawnox Bre| Department
Board Hears Plans for Corry Summer Program
A committee led by Mrs Barnes, Mrs C Barnes, Glenn W Wood and Supt Ralph Dewey studied a possible summer program combining classes and recreation. Irving Lewis announced the proposal at a board meeting. Wood noted districts planned summer outlines and a six member committee will probe options for Corry. A $1300 to $2000 funding estimate was discussed to support classroom instruction and supervised activities for children during wartime. A preliminary report is expected soon as the budget for the next school year is prepared.
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C. Barnes
Glenn W. Wood
Ralph
Dewey
Xrwin J. Lewis
Board of Exteution
Wood
Corry
Wand
Bols
Meadville Boy Home Missing Navy Seaman Returns
Meadville Va April 18 A relieved Mrs Charles Daugherty welcomed her son Arthur Caldwell seaman first class U S Navy Reserve home after a telegram from the Navy Department said he was missing in action. Cardwell said he had been rescued somewhere at sea.
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Meadville
Charles Daugherty
Arthur Caldwell
U.S. Navy Reserve
Navy Department
Cardwell
Legislature Considers Redistricting Measure in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg authorities discuss a bill to reapportion the legislature, proposing to add two seats and redraw assembly districts. Rep. Frank Temuru backs the measure with a favorable committee report, while Rep. Alvin Aleck supports a study of redistricting. Philadelphia would lose two districts. several counties gain one seat.
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Tarrisburg
Assembly
House
Alvin H. Aleck
York
Phietinias
Frank J. Temuru
Phila
Kill Proposed Tax On Butter Substitutes
Harrisburg reports defeat of a proposed 10 cents per pound tax on butter substitutes oleomargarine. Sponsor Rep. Winder argued the levy would be inflationary and unfair to the poor, noting a $5 million annual revenue estimate and a butter shortage prompting use of substitutes.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Ranh
Montgomery
Winder Sald
Blackout Test Signals Fail to Brief Townwide Drill
Local defense members report dissatisfaction with the blackout drill held Wednesday night as 160 or more residents failed to receive timely siren or signal cues. Wardens, auxiliary police, and fire units faced delays as signals were heard late, prompting council to demand faster work and clearer instructions for the new system.
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Sane
Local Defense Ties
Air Poste
Hyemen
Army Contingent Expected at Edinboro Teachers College
Edinboro State Teachers College awaits an Army contingent of up to 120 men for training on campus. Officials view the move as likely and anticipate cooperation with Hamot Hospital as part of the program.
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Edinboro
Folfibera State Teachers Colleges
Vonmeetion
Edinkoro College Contingent News In Naval Stores Term
A garbled report notes Edinkoro College preparing a WAACS contingent when four units were reportedly dropped. It mentions the term naval stores once used for turpentine and resin, a colonial era reference tied to ships and southern trade.
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Harges
Milton Schaffner
Associated Pre
Armstrong Forest Co
Johnsonburg, Pa
D. P. Brooks
Sheffield, Pa
Wasrusnes
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Cambria
Cunberlane
Lehigh
Allegheny
Delaware
Erle County
Nis Wre
Sg Habisc Yscult Auive Oa Company
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Goures
Montgomery Ward
Wards
Winthrop
New England
Totter
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Sheraton
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