City Council meeting to hear health updates
Health officials reported advanced cases in PanacaF ReFilan residents Teannette Crosby and Autumn McCaslin. D A Stewart announced 26 diagnostic clinics for crippled children across Pennsylvania in April to June led by Dr Tom Qurland at Elizabethtown State Hospital.
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Teannette Crosby
South Center Street
Mosales
Autumn McCaslin
West Pleasant Street
DA. H. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Tom Qurland
Elizabethtown, State Hospital
Cochran Bombs General's Hotel In Africa Mission
Philip Cochran, a saxophonist, flew a lone mission in a P 40 Warhawk over North Africa dropping a 100 pound bomb on the general's hotel. The target and hotel were engulfed in smoke and flames. A first lieutenant noted that the bomb likely angered the opposing forces as their field endured days of bombardment.
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Erie
Aph
Philip Cochran
Barhald Cochran
West 9Th Street
North Africa
Town
War Department
Howard R. Harris
Manhinton
W. Va
Fort Liew
Walter & Hicks
Moundsville
Second War Loan Drive gains in Erie county
Erie reports progress toward a 20 million dollar goal as the Second War Loan Drive enters its fifth day. County chairman Nichols cites 11.25 million in subscriptions by Friday and notes daily bond purchases averaging over two million. He urges the public to increase savings amid the campaign’s pivotal final half.
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Ray Stearns
Golkien Rute Chub
Don D. William
Erie
Nichols
War Finance Committee
Arle
Nichols Agi
Burns Fatal to Erie Rubber Worker at Continental Rubber
An Erie man, Thomas Holland, 51, died from burns after a steam vessel door opened at Continental Rubber Works, 19th and Liberty. The incident occurred March 17, with Holland taken to St Vincent's Hospital by 4:15 p.m. Acting Coroner Frank St George opened an inquest inquiry likely to be held this week. Holland worked in the rechiming department handling rubber processing.
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Erie
Continental Rubber Works
Liberty Streets
Thomas Holland
St Vingent’s Hospital
Frank St. George
Holland
Fredonia Gasoline Dealer Under Inquiry
A Fredonia gasoline dealer faces an inquiry by the Buffalo office of the OBA for alleged gasoline rationing violations. Dunkirk rationing board found 682 more gallons on hand than storage space acknowledged, noted since December 1. Attorney Thomas Penny directs surrender of 652 gallons worth of coupons within three days.
Caucrses to Decide Legislation in State Legislature
The House approved an ambitious program estimated at 154,782,425 and will likely be reported to Senate tomorrow. The Senate plans major bills this week including tax reform postwar planning and emergency powers, while the House also weighs the Senate approved congressional reapportionment which redraws districts in Philadelphia and Allegheny County. Republicans predict quick action. Democrats vow to continue opposition.
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Ragener
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Senate
Branklin
Lichtenwalter
House
Reuben E. Cohen
Relief Costs In State Still Run Over 5 Millions
Pennsylvania general assistance rolls declined in mid April with 251 cases removed. March grants to needy persons totaled 5.117 million dollars, supported by 1.763 million from federal funds and 4.254 million from state funds. The drop stemmed from closing 713 cases while 463 opened, with private industry employment driving the fall.
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Pennsylvania
Answers to the 1 0 Quiz on the Editorial Page
A list of quiz answers includes Gene Stratton Poster as item one and multiple general knowledge responses. It states Micronesia as the general name for groups of islands in the southwest Pacific and Polynesia for central Pacific islands. Other answers cite Newpart R 1 James Monroe Philip Murray George S Kaufman and Moss Aart Yes The Urals Brazil and Cheese.
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Editoriol
Gene Stratton
Micronesia
Southwest Pacific
Polynesia
Central South Pacific
Newpart
James Monroe
Philip Murray
George S. Kaufman
Moss Aart
Urals
Brazil
Cheese
DIES EN ROUTE FROM ERIE JAIL TO HOSPITAL
Erie April 19 James Nolan about 66 died Saturday afternoon while being taken from the city jail to Hamet hospital after arrest on April 16. He was found dead on arrival at the hospital at 2:15 p m. He worked on the tug Bonny Lass owned by the Bred O Ralph Fish Company. His wife is named but she has not been located.
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Erie
Frank St. George
James Nolan
Addrées
Hamet
Waa
Bonny Lass
Bred O. Ralph Fish Company
Burned worker and two colleagues survive steam incident
A flow of hot water and steam injured Holland and two coworkers, Andrew Komiserski and Donald Curry. The two inner workers escaped with non serious burns while Holland suffered extensive scalding over more than half of his body.
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Holland
Andrew Komiserski
Donald Curry
Barber fails to curb black market meat in Erie
Milton Schaffner alleges Mayor Charles R. Barber refused to push an ordinance linking federal food control to city law. Schaffner, head of Schaffner Hyos, cites talks with Glenn Thompson and US Agriculture officials showing support for action. He says the mayor and City Solicitor Edward Murphy offered a counter argument and declined to act.
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Erie
Charles R. Barber
Mets
Milton Schaffner
Schaffner Hyos
Burgh
Schaffer
Willian M. Walsh
United States
Hoth
Barber
Edward M. Murphy
Winder
Eltgy Authority
Schaicher
Murphy
Enythisig
Treasury report shows daily receipts and deficits
Report from Washington dated April 19 details treasury activity to April 16. Receipts amount to 34,068,905.40 dollars while expenditures total 239,009,816.57 dollars, yielding a net balance of 7,404,191,271.79 dollars. Gross debt stands at 124,267,182,906.42 dollars, with an increase of 1,136,610,100.48 dollars over the previous day.
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Washington
the Treasury
PRR Veteran Dies at Oil City Saturday
Obituary notes James A Buck a Pennsylvanla Railroad engineer with 41 years of service. Born Mercer March 13 1875 he joined Allegheny Valley Rail road in 1899 and promoted to engineman in 1902. He died after a heart attack at home on Glenview Avenue on a Saturday afternoon.
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OW. Obey
James A. Buck
Pennsylvania
Steele
Glenview Avenue
Flo
Mr. Buck
Mercer
Wieline Reuben
Margarets Buck
Buck
Allegheny Valley Railrad
R. M
Visit to Mari Istav Train Spect Shifts Focus of War Effort
A limited tour of a royal consignment facility in Mari Istav drew attention to the Allied war effort. Officials noted the inspection aimed to bolster support and observe training operations. Witnesses reported a calm atmosphere as military observers spoke with staff and reviewed security protocols.
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INSF
Mari Ista
ABC/ TRAIN
War Briefs: Short Item on Front-Line Events
A compact update notes brief movements near the front in a limited engagement. It mentions troop actions and geographic proximity without graphic detail, reflecting standard wartime wire service style.
Acknowledging Electric Power as Life Blood of a Free Nation
A district manager extols the vital role of electric wires and power in daily life and war effort. He notes electricity fuels homes with lighting and appliances and powers planes ships and weapons essential to victory. He emphasizes duty, freedom, and intergenerational continuity through reliable electric service.
Fragmented OCR summary of a historic notice or article
Unclear readable fragments hint at events in April with names and places like Columbus Ga and April 17. Mentions candidates, services, a foundation, and a significant event described as first time or great impact. Context remains obscure.
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Jelsuerely
Alysis Founda
Roosevelt Radio Address Reported In French London Broadcast
A fragmentary account notes President Roosevelt expected to speak tonight on the war situation. The broadcast, issued late, mentions America's stance and the German invasion threat as tensions rise over the Europe conflict.
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