Corry groups clash with gas and electric rate pleas
Corry and nearby municipalities battle inflated utility valuations and a seven percent return for public services, arguing for legislative action to curb what they call legalized theft. Erie seeks rate cuts as well, while the Corry Credit Exchange lowers dues to boost business membership and civic projects. Local lawmakers urged road work and job creation to relieve unemployment.
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Two Cent Local Postage Sparks Postal Reform Debate
Debate over restoring a two cent local postage rate cites Postmaster General Parley's two cent proposal. Reinstating the two cent rate could recapture mail diverted to other delivery channels and reduce opposition to a three cent plan while boosting postal revenue toward self sufficiency.
Paris Styles by Mary Knight on Swiss fashion mecca trends
Paris fashion writer Mary Knight surveys Zurich as a growing hub for Paris stylists. Americans shop there before vacations in Switzerland, with spring day colors of gray red and blue dominating and evening wear featuring prints, jacquard, lace and satin.
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United Press
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Switzerland
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Titmouse Spotted In Unusual March Visit At Waupaca
A rare March sighting reports a titmouse in Waupaca Wisconsin. The bird, typically seen later in summer, appeared during early March amid unusual spring conditions.
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Llinpls
Rabbits at Bibor Farm Condemned Over Rabies Confusion
In Middletown Connecticut authorities investigated a rabbit disease at the Bibor farm. Hospital physicians initially suspected mumps but then considered rabies. The affected rabbits were condemned after the diagnosis shifted to thileramis or rab bits disease.
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Ruby Keeler Breaks Through as Jolson Nervous About Her Role
Hollywood memoir notes Ruby Keeler finally lands a film part after repeatedly passing up chances while married to Al Jolson. She recalls waiting, nerves, and the turn of events that led to her breakout on the set of a Paramount project, aided by Jolson’s rare support.
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Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files April 17 1913
A compilation of local notes lists 35 members enlisting in Company A over two weeks and more volunteers expected. Spring hike for Boy Scouts planned at the local camp. J R Calkins and family return from the South amid concern over A H Kinny's disappearance last July. Dax Mitchell to begin copper hardening and earings manufacture in Fourth Ward. The John Williams homestead on First Avenue undergoing extensive repairs. Militant gypsy band driven from Erie by sheriff and attempting camp at Columbus. Mayor Alexander, C B Porter, D L Ressler and Walter Bilis spend afternoon at a trout stream. GC Bowes of York Pa renewing city acquaintances. Washington dispatches say Senior Class received by President Wilson in D C. Warren DeRosay bids for brick work on new buildings. W Ed Marsh sells a Billet Six to J B Calkins. Rural reports say farming too wet to plow. Ray Edson plans a trip to Philadelphia and New York. Newspaper editor Borin of Woodson County Journal marks 56 years in the field since starting in 1877.
Mayor Curley Illness Delays Poland Ambassadorship
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Boston Mayor James M Curley’s illness and refusal of the Poland ambassadorship. He visited the White House but stayed home to serve Boston as political observers note the timing may reflect his need for personal direction amid national and farm relief discussions in Congress. past Rome ambassadorship mentions show lingering anticipation.
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Labor Trouble Delays P. D. Project in Pittsburgh
Labor strife slows work on Pittsburgh's new post office and federal building as carpenters employed by four subcontractors strike. Miss Emmeline Pitt of the Labor Department will meet with William J. Kelly and Volpe Brothers officials to seek settlement. Workers allege unpaid union wages and demand back pay at the union rate of $1 per day instead of $6.
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Volpe Brothers
Youth Fleeing Burglary Shot by Police in Ridgway
In Ridgway on April 17, 18-year-old Joseph Conklin fled a residence on Mauris Street after being seen near a ladder. Night Officer Goetz ordered him to halt. Conklin jumped down and fled, was shot in the back, and is in serious condition at Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital. Conklin, an orphan living with his aunt Lena Schlimm, worked in a local store and had few close associates.
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Funeral Services For Mrs Woodmansee In Elgin
Funeral services for Mrs Fannie A Woodmansee a longtime resident of Elgin Pa were held Saturday afternoon at the Elgin M Church at 2 20 oclock with prayers at 2 oclock Rev I C Clarke of Elgin officiated and many attended Interment followed in Elgin cemetery with bearers James Cronin Warren Meay Robert Burroughs Emmett Cronin Clark McCray and Robert Smith named among those in attendance
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Clark McCray
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