Glan Bus Service To City Defense Plants
Glan Bus inaugurates service for Corry defense workers with initial routes from Lincolnville via Riceville Spartansburg and Union City. Three daily rounds link Aero Raymonds Ajax to Corry, with tentative timings starting Monday and subject to PU C approval.
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GLAN
Hon City
H. J. Jewins
Lincolnville
Wll
Corry Defense
Figgins
Jants
Aero
Raymonds
Ajax
Ivy
Riceville
Spartans
Pages Corners
Union City
Narrow escape from poisoned water in Fredonia
Fredonia on April 4 reports John hw a and Anthony Wysocki of Dionirk recovering from a severe poisoning after drinking water intended for plants containing mercury at the George Civel ito greenhouse on Prospect Street. A physician was called and a stomach pump cleared the poison.
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Fredonia
Joln Hwa
Anthony Wysocki
Dion—irk
George Civelito Greenhrense
Prospect Strees
Phoyian
Eae
Beaverbrook urges new offensive in wartime rally
Beaverbrook stresses Britain’s two pivotal years 1940 and 1941, praising fighter reserves and endurance after Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain. He acknowledges missteps in Malaya and Singapore, pledging reform, higher efficiency, and greater resources as Japan challenges grow.
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Regimne
Dunkirk
Britain
Malaya
Sngapore
Rationing Hits Erie Gas Stations In Summer Risk
April 24 Erie faces strict gas rationing as officials forecast nationwide limits. About half of Erie’s 200 service stations may close if the plan continues through summer. Local dealers question the Eastern states cutback while Ohio remains largely unaffected.
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Erie
Erie Aleo
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Thurstiey
Erie Iernity
Easle
U S Bomber Crew LANDS IN RUSSIA IS INTERNED
The dispatch datelined Khabarovsk places the landing in the region near Vladivostok. U S consul Angus Ward in Vladivostok handles affairs for the Americans. The article notes Russia appears to follow international law in interning servicemen, with parallels to earlier cases in neutral Ireland. Police report multiple local thefts including a bicycle wheel and tire, a beehive, and a wool blanket at various city addresses.
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Khabarovsk
Tokyo
Vladivostok
United States
Angus Ward
Fiers
Eire
Russia
Erie
Neil Kloeckner
West Bth
Edwin Ludwig
Talo Road
Emil Hill
West 4Th Street
Trench End
Old Armory in Jamestown Destroyed by Fire
Jamestown April 24 Flames broke in the Old Armory of the 15th Infantry early Thursday morning destroying the building once housing the Welfare Department. Loss runs into thousands with insurance of 15,000 on the structure and 4,000 on contents. Firefighters battled the blaze as brick walls roof and cupola steel flagpole fell, leaving only brick shells at dawn.
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Jamestown
Vith Infantry
Ely
Ofelock
Dunkirk Radiator Plant to Close Amid War Restrictions
About 150 workers at the United States Radiator Corporation plant in Dunkirk lost their jobs today as operations were suspended under wartime restrictions on plumbing and heating equipment. Plant manager C. E. Weir, formerly of Corry, said the firm would seek government aid to resume operations as soon as possible. The plant employed 275 last summer.
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T the
Dunkirk
United States Radiator Corporation
C. E. Weir
Corry
Hydrant Installation Planned at Elk Street Corner
A special meeting last night passed a resolution by Coune to apply to Corry Water Supply Co for a fire hydrant at the corner of West Wayne and Elk streets. Extending the main from Bond Street to Elk Street about 762 feet will enable early Mead Park service.
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Coune
Corry Water Supply Company
West Wayne and
Elk Streets
Bond Street
Elk Street
Elis Street
Mead Park
Fifty enemy aliens arrested in Scranton forays
PBI agents raided enemy aliens homes in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre and took more than 50 men and women into custody in eastern Pennsylvania. Special Agent John F. Sears reported firearms short wave radios and other contraband were confiscated.
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Wey Associated
Scranton
PBI
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
John F. Sears
Philadelphia
Salvage Drive To Open Here Next Wednesday
Corry to host a salvage drive under Civilian Defense Committee direction to collect magazines newspapers rubber rags iron and brass with proceeds aiding local defense. Residents urged to place materials in front of homes for collection. bundles for magazines and newspapers. local firms to provide equipment and routes. Drives scheduled by ward dates April 28 April 30 May 1 May 4 May 5. Proceeds fund local defense efforts and wartime needs.
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Corry
Wich
Zoli Neck A Sons
Shelly
Eccles Hhisinwssistrict
Priday
Lhe
Tnsie
Defense Coumel
Eseliip
Wellsboro farmer kills wife neighbor then dies
In Tioga County Pennsylvania a tenant farmer Norman Button killed his wife Ruth Button and neighbor Henry Borkuss then shot himself after an apparent confrontation at their isolated home. The bodies were found by a school bus operator as authorities investigated a prior car collision involving Button.
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Associated Press
Wellsboro
Pennsylvania
Tioga County
Norman
Ruth Button
Henry Borkuss
Charles M. el- Viol
Bockuss
Pearl Harbor Hero Visits Wife in Erie Home
Lieut. Philip Winslow Gann, husband of Mrs. Remie Hes Cann, arrives in Erie to honor a Navy citation for his Pearl Harbor heroism. He refuses to discuss his actions describing the December 7 attack, noting only a commendation from the U.S. Fleet commander. He stays with Elmer Hess and his wife at 4819 Highview Blvd.
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Pearl Harbor
Erie Erie
Erie
Navy
Philip Winslow Gann
Remie Hes Cann
Elmer Hess
Highview Blvd
Relitant
Jap Altsek
Detachable Collar Origin Traced to Albany Woman
An Albany woman originated a detachable collar for men s shirts after growing tired of washing her husband s shirt when only the collar was dirty. The invention aimed to simplify laundry and keep collars cleaner, reflecting early 20th century household ingenuity and American garment labor practices.
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Albany
Bond pledges average $2.60 in Erie drive
In Erie an April report shows residents pledging about $199,000 in bond purchases for the coming year as part of the Bonds for Victory campaign. The average pledge equals $2.60, with payroll deductions enabling many workers to participate. A ceremony at Lily Hall presented awards to a company when 90 percent of employees enrolled. Lawrence Township supervisor HS Rhodes notes the campaign progress in the Erie suburbs.
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Erie
Erie Courty
Pimpare
Brie County Beyers
U. 8
Honda
Lily Hall
Lawnetice
HS Rhodes
Lawrence Park
Erle
Origin of Nuts From Diverse Regions Across Continents
The peanut originated in Britwil, the almond from the Mediterranean and western Asia, and the hickory suet from the Mississippi valley in the eastern United States.
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Mediterranean Countries
Western
Asia
Mississippi Valley
United States
Third Hit and Run Accidents Plague Warren Pa
Warren County records a third hit and run incident in a week on U S Route 6 near Warren. Illinois Dempsey of Cogin Station allegedly fled after a collision with a Ford coach touring the area. Charges filed, $500 bail posted, ensuing court appearance scheduled. Damage estimates cited for both vehicles.
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Warren
Warren County
IL. Dempsey
Cogin Station
Yourmeville
B. McCoy
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US St Naval Base
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Wis
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Youngsville
Newark Central Allroad
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