Gas curtailment sparks fears of life in a gasoline age
The AP reports that East Coast states face sharp gasoline rationing affecting 10 million cars and broad life aspects. Officials warn states may lose large gasoline tax revenue while resorts and service stations fear economic disruption. Henderson and Ickes deny an extreme 21 gallon per car figure. likely 25 gallons per month.
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Senate
Oregon
Forest Fire South of Titusville Brings Effort by Farmers
A fire southeast of Titusville burned about 160 acres of timberland threatening oil wells. District Forester W. H. Smith said farmers and volunteers finally controlled the blaze after nine fires were reported in the Cornplanter district yesterday. U. S. Forest Supervisor Hemingway warned the Allegheny nations forest will be closed until further notice. Francis Blair visited Hollze on Raymond Manufacturing business.
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Early award of contract for Gerry hospital work assured
The Gerry hospital addition and alterations project moves forward as bids for general work heating ventilating plumbing and electrical work will be opened by the hospital association board on a Thursday in May. Thomas K Hendryx Bradford J architect reports authorization to advertise for bids and federal wage scale issues have been resolved allowing the project to proceed with Federal Works Agency funding of 50000. Completion in good weather is a key aim as assurances from hospital officials indicate no delay in starting under WAY.
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Youth with Long Police Record Faces Sentence
Joseph Edward Decksed, 21, of near Spartansburg, awaits sentencing on an assault with intent to ravish charge after a Spring Street attack. His FBI check reveals multiple prior arrests across Milwaukee, Hob Springs, Chadron, Wichita, Walles, Madison, and Corry for vagrancy, molestation, disorderly conduct, and assault. He pleaded guilty to the nesmult charge in Erie county courts, with sentence deferred to review his full record and recent state hospital confinement. Irivé and Gragg head to New York on business.
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Roosevelt hints new production program unfolds
President Roosevelt said the war production effort was working well and hinted at adding another plan on top of the existing program dubbed fantastic last January. He cited goals for 1942 and 1943 of 185,009 aircraft, 120,000 tanks, 85,000 anti aircraft guns and 78,000,000 tons of shipping, noting expansions could boost capacity further for United Nations victory. He avoided committing to steel plant expansions but suggested more programs might follow as expansions are completed.
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Congress 40 Hour Showdown Looms in Washington
Washington April 23 demands for a showdown on the 40 hour week and wartime labor restrictions dominated Congress today. Proposals split on war policy and wage stabilization with talk of directing the labor board and avoiding broad pay boosts. President Roosevelt faces a message with pressure to curb living costs while preserving production and industrial harmony. Indians to Play at Erie Cleveland Indians announce exhibition against Erie in July for Army Navy cigaret fund.
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Harrisburg April 24 An estimated 5 000 000 annually was added to Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation payments today with the signing into law of a bill boosting benefits. Minimum benefits rise from 7.50 to 8, and the maximum from 15 to 18. The waiting period is cut to five weeks and payment period lengthened to 16 weeks. Other bills signed suspend metal plates, appropriate 120 000 for session costs, and authorize highway repairs. Vetoes included two bridges and measures to conserve metal by dropping front plates and limiting aid recipients earnings. the governor said the relief bill would be unconstitutional.
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More Islands Invaded By Japs In Philippines War Update
The report notes new Japanese landings at Moilo Capiz and Antique in the Visayan group with infantry artillery and tanks. Corregidor fortress faces intermittent fire while US air authority says many American aircraft types are deployed in Australia, aiding operations.
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Churchill Roosevelts’accord echoed in British briefing
London reports Prime Minister Churchill received a Roosevelt message agreeing with U S Chief George C Marshalls conclusions after his Britain visit. Barkisburg notes a shale survey to stagger peak transport loads, with the Public Utility Commission to check and an immediate start promised.
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City Considers Bond Route For Sewer Program
City officials study financing the Bone Creek sewer project through municipal bonds rather than a Municipal Authority. A $35,000 federal grant targets Second Ward sewer work costing about 75 000 to 80 000, with the city to cover the rest. A special council meeting may be called to decide bond viability and grant timing.
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Richmond girl interne saves leg under locomotive
Marina Dieskyas, a Puerto Rico born intern at the Medical College of Virginia, crawled beneath a locomotive after a yard worker was trapped. Using a flashlight, she amputated the worker’s mangled leg with a borrowed pocket knife to free him. the patient is recovering.
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Set May Clean-up Days In Corry On May 8 And 9
May Band 7 Clean-up Days set for Wednesday and Thursday May 8 and 9 in Corry announced today by City Council. Collection of refuse and rubbish will be undertaken on the two days and residents and property owners are asked to have their rubble laid at the curb for removal by the city department trucks no later than Wednesday morning.
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Second Front May End Hitler in 1942 Claim
Associated Press reports Lord Beaverbrook urged Britain to open a second front in Western Europe to press Germany and help Russia, arguing a successful assault could topple the Axis. He recalled Britain’s dire early war losses and emphasized aggressive action to aid the Russian front, speaking at the ANPA dinner.
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Japs Push New Drive Into Burma
Japanese forces press a threeWay advance into upper Burma moving toward Taunggyi and Shwengsung while extending lines near Mandalay. Communique says fighting ongoing with limited reports from Taunggyi area and renewed enemy air raids on Mandalay and surrounding provinces.
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Cold spell saves Denver from flood by South Platte
A cold spell and snowfall halted a South Platte river flood threat near Denver after steady rain caused the river to rise and threaten 15 000 residents. About 50 families evacuated in Littleton and nearby farms as snow runoff slowed, while Trinidad in southern Colorado faced its worst flood in 30 years with two dead and two bridges wiped away.
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U S Bomber Crew Land In Russia After Tokyo Raid
American bomber and crew reportedly forced to land on Soviet soil after a Tokyo raid. Moscow and Washington weighed responses as officials noted the aircraft and crew were detained under international law. The incident occurred in the Maritime province near the Sea of Japan, with statements from Tass and Soviet officials offering cautious positions.
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Air Struggles Intensify as Nazis Raid England
Associated Press reports British air raids on Rostock in the Baltic port caused heavy damage and flames as Nazi bombers intensified attacks on England. British air ministry noted four aircraft missing. In Russia, German 1st Army pressed in the Stareye Ruitsa sector while Soviet and Finnish forces reported counter-attacks and heavy German losses.
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SIFTY SIX WOMEN IDENTIFY PRISONER
New York April 24 somnus biller tears and hysteria marked the scene as 56 women at a Brooklyn police station identified Eugene Levine as the man who assaulted and robbed. Police booked Levine, owner of a fitness business, on charges of assault robbery and attempted extortion. Captain James Dowdell testified he admitted involvement with at least ten women while police sought a safer statement from the suspect.
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