Tax Hike Rumors Worry Corry Property Owners
Rumors claim county assessor plans to raise Corry real estate valuations and expand the policy countywide. Chief assessor Pokorski asks ward assessors to note recent property transfers at inflated prices and adjust assessments, amid county rate limits and legal constraints. A separate note: Blue Ridge Transportation drivers plan a strike vote after stalled talks on a wage increase.
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Corry
Johin Pokorski
Erie Coun
Wbell Darling
Polkorski
Wrso
Markéh Valle
Pokorski
Climber Faces Setback With Faulty Rope Gear
An attempted ascent by Prank Cuneyve with Gly Abbey fails due to a warped end on the supplied rope. Mistakes in setup cause the 60-foot pole climb to stall as the rope misbehaves near the pulley shields. A second attempt is planned after the rope ends are tapered and warped to prevent repetition.
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Cuneyve
Gly Abbey
Council 10 Sets August Meeting to Discuss Repairs
Guy Colywell will chair the first regular August session to address the East Smith street relief sewer contract and the repair of defective portions of peeling and other city streets last year. Officials will review July gifts, discuss unscheduled matters, and seek prompt start on repairs with Farvia suppliers. Property owners await promised replacements amid concerns. The council also plans arrangements for resurfac ing all low-cost paying program units due to two years of expenditure and winter deterioration.
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Guy Colywell
Eost
Smith Street
Palingane Ori
Setveral
Gouneil
Farvia
Coyncl
Atlee Falls Ill Amid British War Crisis
London Aug 1 Prime Minister Atlee has Full er i becoming the third of Britain's leaders to go on the sick list in this time of a national crisis. A spokesman at No 10 Downing Street said Mr Atlee is ill at Chequers with a chill.
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Apolee
London
Atilee
Fuller i
Britain
Atlee
No. 10
Downing Street
Final plan announced for sale of Fairhaven units
The Journal reports a Housing and Privice Agency order from Philadelphia Public Housing Authority plans to sell 60 units at Third Ave East Columbus venue within months. Preference categories prioritize veterans by WWI and WWII status, with registration deadlines, deposits of 50 000 per unit, and staged offers to remaining bidders. A project area map and pricing show units from 23150 to 5000, with official guidance provided at the development office.
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Journal Today
Ant
Philadelphia
Housing and Privrice
Fist de Falté Insurance
Thirdave
East Columbus
Public Housing Administration
A Bombs Proof Tested In Pacific Now Produced On Industrial Basis
The Atomic Energy Commission announced that its new, more effective atomic bombs tested at Eniwetok are being produced on an industrial basis. The commission’s sixth semi annual report to Congress notes uranium and plutonium production for bombs and other uses in greater quantities than before, plus progress in medical applications and exploration for uranium across the United States.
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Aswciated Press
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Eniwetok
Tiso
National Atomic Energy
AIC
Congress
Colorado
Commission
AMC
U. S. Geological Survey
AEC
Usis
United States
Romania Bans Catholic Orders Amid State Decree
The Romanian government bans Catholic orders including Vincent de Paul and instructs 36 guilds to decide within 15 days whether to stay, join an old age home, or seek local jobs. Priests and nuns face removal from state payrolls amid rising anti democratic press coverage and claims of anti communist activity.
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Romania
Associated Press
Bucharest
Aup
Ullssolvert All
Ruwar
Gistalle Welfare
Homanul
Sn -Vicent de Paul
Seanteia
Rainsna
Blatt Brothers Buy Drive In Theatre On Chautauqua
Blatt Brothers, Inc. purchased the Chautauqua Drive In Theatre at Midway Park from Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bickle. The 500 car outdoor venue opens this season and will join Blatt holdings in western Pennsylvania and southwestern New York. Possession to be taken tomorrow.
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Chain
von A. Blatt
Blsth Brothers Theatres, Inc
Pennnsylvania
New York
Midway Park
Wowlie’ 17
Blatt Concern
Martin Bickle
Bickle
Bruce Sweet
Jaining
Dea
Tomorroy
Erie Man to Conduct Drivers Course Here
Erie residents may apply for driver instruction as Bert C. Payne of Evie hi plans to conduct a six day course here. Payne has run a drivers school at Trig for four years and will return in a week to start the first applicants. A learner's permit is the only requirement. the car and gasoline are provided.
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Cliebert C. Payne
Evie Hi
Payne
Trig
M.S. Cobbett
Corry Man Wins Largest Prize at Firemen Carnival
Dominessy of Second Avenue won the top prize at the Findley Lake Greenfield Firemen Carnival three miles from Novi East on Route 89. He received a deluxe Admiral Console with television receiver record player and radio. Rain briefly dampened crowds but attendance remained high for the closing evening.
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Il Dominessy
Vis Sourn
Second Avenue
Findley Lake-Greenfield
Novi East
Bremen
Senate probes disposal of surplus in Maragen testimony
Secret testimony cited in a Senate investigations inquiry into disposal of government surplus and potential deals with contractors. The probe covers Maragon's bank deposits and income sources while examining how former officials may influence contracts for a fee. Public hearings are slated for August as investigators press deeper into government asset disposal and related payments.
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Maragon
Associated Press
Washington
John Marisen
Senate
Prt
Uwisposal
Vwuelime Kavain
Woot Bine
Howe
Tsoi
Othe
jtePif
Benatar Mony
Pe NG
Subcommittee
Megous
Dorthyih
Maragan
Marnputy Wie
Wiyone
Cormertint
X Meson
Greece
State Department
July Temperature Record Set Amid Heavy Rainfall
Observer George Mijider reports July as the hottest month in years with six days at or above 90 degrees. Official high reached 80, and total rainfall this week hit 72 inches with Friday light rain followed by heavier showers Saturday. Next five days saw 5.04 inches of rain, contrasting with a very dry June.
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George Mijidertoie
Manlit
Mulderick Wise
Fire damages East South Street home. repairs needed
A fire at 84% East South Street caused about 200 damage to a single story home. Officials say an electrical short under a metal roof started the blaze, quickly fought by the local department with a booster line. The home sustained smoky damage and some water damage to nearby rooms.
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Satutving
East South Street
Iver
Firhem
Tocal
Marshall Urges Speed in Approving Arms Aid Program
General George C Marshall testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee urging rapid approval of Truman’s aid program for Europe. He supported timely action despite concerns of economy impacts, saying it would strengthen European defenses and reduce Soviet influence. He noted accompanying assurances from the State Department and warned delay could jeopardize postwar stability.
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Associated Presa
Washington
George U- Marshl
Truman
Lirmar Sagvetary
Guilay
Marsh Yereca
Seere
Lupf
Ane
Hewemy Ehle
Stall
Omir
Bradley
Marshall
Huth
Separate US Plans for Western European Defense to Be Aired in London
Frankfurt dispatch reports that two separate plans for western European defense will be presented in London after talks among U S Joint Chiefs of Staff and European officers including Italy and Luxembourg. Key figures Gen Murras Gen Bewdley Admiral Denfeld and Gen Vanderberg traveled from Washington for discussions amid tense postwar planning.
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London
Posocmuen
Frankfurt
Germany
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Italy
Luxembourg
Dient
Bihda Mnems
Thalys
Suut
Sila
Murras
Luis Denfeld
Wester Europe
Vimeir Sesin
Mir N Bewdley
Lay Denfekl
Hayt
Vanderberg
Air
Wagminfon Saturdey
Weray Athdy
Fonsier
U. S
Europe
General Vandenberg
Ceri
Hy Jeannon
Die
Ale
Cruiser Speeds to Rendezvous with Amethyst
A British cruiser sped to rendezvous with the Amethyst, escaping captivity in the Yangtze. Vice Admiral A C C Mnd described the clash near shore fortifications as the Amethyst maneuvered through currents and sandbanks, completing a 140 mile dash before dawn.
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Amethyst
Jamaica
Sha
Teudezvous
Yangtze River
Kanoerow
Adm
A. C. Ck Mndgen
British Mvy
Madden
Ute
Mahler
Marlen
School Census Begins Today
Principals Sheen and Wolfe will lead the annual enumeration of school age children in the city. Howard Shean and Fivula G Wolfe have conducted the work for years, with two workers needed to visit each home and count all children in elementary and higher grades. In 1940, overcrowding prompted officials to plan more accurate enrollment. Sup. Davi Swart will allocate assignments for the census effort.
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Sheen and
Wolfe
Howard Shean
Fivula G. Wolfe
Wiieh
Questons
Jon
Davi Swart
Senator Martin Opposed to Brannan Farm Bill
Senator Martin spoke against Secretary Brannan's farm plan saying he doubts its fairness and fears it will burden farmers. He cited 850,000 Pennsylvania farmers and argued government subsidies would require taxes to cover the difference between market prices and a defined fair price.
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Pal
Pennsylvania
Martin
Secretary of Agriculives Brannan
Pls Colli
Veterans Of Service With Co A In 3 Wars At Annual Reunion
The 29th annual reunion of the Company A Association was held at the VPCW home on West Washington Street with 115 veterans from World War I II and later conflicts. Officers chosen for 1960 include Forrest Braley of Union City as president and Ross Fehrn of Corry as secretary treasurer. A memorial observance noted five members who died in the past year. Attendees came from multiple cities including Erie Warren Union City York Lancaster and Cleveland with a dancing party and entertainment at Shoop Restaurant following a dinner.
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Veterans of Service
Co. A
Govly Vail
National Guard
VPCW
West Washington Street
Porrest, Braley
Union City
Chosin
Vailnion
Eles
Buuday
Braley
Ross Fehi
Ross Fehi ° Far
Corry
Memides of E Reunion Association
Cleveland
Erie
Warren
York
Meldville
Lancaster
Harrigburg
Altoona
Kent
Buffalo
Blue Bonnet Inn Reopens Under Crandalls
The Blue Bonnet Inn reopened west of the city on Smith Street after renovation by Mo and Mr. Ty Crandall of Oadvilly N Y. Cas Swanson had previously operated the property. The inn now offers soda fountain refreshments and a gasoline service department. The Crandalls plan to commute between Cairys and their New York state home while continuing to operate the establishment.
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Blue Bonnet Inn
Blue Bonnet
Ian Jube
Ciy Une
Smith Street
Ty Crandall
Oadvilly
Cas Swanson
Fos
Doeink
Onoville
Grandatt
Cairys
New York State
Derailment Injures One Passenger in West Virginia
One person injured when an Amtrak style train derailed near Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Four passenger cars left the track in a high speed incident on a mountainous stretch. Officials say a single passenger was identified as hurt and taken off the scene and was not believed to be in life danger.
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Berkeley Springs
Baltimore
Objics Weadtrfest
Bauer
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Blue Rides Transportation Company
Council
Fairhaven
Pacific
U.S. Chiefs of Staff
Blatt Bros
Chautauqua
Corry Man
Carnrike
Russia
AyEresilan
Marstyall
Rubing Hui
United
Sen. Martin
Brannan Farm Bil
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