Travel Industry War Curb Targets Travel bureaus
A wartime notice discusses government efforts to curb travel as part of the war drive. Travel bureaus are ordered to close by September 40, affecting passenger service and rail, plane, and hotel networks. The article notes the need for travel knowledge and the impact on hotels, inns, and tourism. It highlights concerns about loss of specialized knowledge and national mobility during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joodbye
Tve
The
Union
Canada
Mexico
South America
Europe
Reserve Rail Uckets
Labor Pirating and the 48 Hour Week Debate
The piece argues against labor piracy moving workers between plants on promises of overtime pay, detailing risks from constant task changes and fatigue. It cites government bodies promoting a 48 hour week to curb waste and accidents, endorsing orderly labor policy and easing strain on workers. It notes U.S. shipments of dehydrated vegetables reaching 1,500,000 pounds by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Songer Hewes
War
Navy, Commerce
Dabor
Maritime Commissions
United States
Local incidents and sports notes from Erie region
Twenty years ago a local resident injured while shopping at home Thursday remains serious but improving. July temperature trends show seven degrees cooler than last year. A concerted schedule shifts include Company A of the Corey Nubian Guard returning from Mount Greng with a special train and a camp briefing from Erie. Obscure reports touch on hospital transfers, Buffalo and Oil City teams facing Corry, and a rumor of a motorist selling illicit spirits while touring Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Mount Greng
Brie Bettalion
Warren, Ly
Toulelg
More Quersons and Wifework Infections Warned
A medical society brief notes rising household injuries from lawn work and cleaning. It warns wives and husbands about scratches, abrasions, and head infections, urging thorough soap and water cleansing and sterile dressings to prevent wound infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maby
Daily Quiz asks seven questions from past issues
The page presents a punchy seven-question Daily Quiz with items on exiled boy kings, island groups, Noah Webster, ambidexterity, robes and helmets, pairs like Romeilus and David, geography and a supreme court voting rule, plus a note on a common English error. It references medicine from a tree bark and a U.S. state named after an Indigenous tribe, ending with a dated army draft report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kiska
Attu
Agatty
Noah Webster
Webster
Romeilus
David
Big Gog
Dapan
Supreme Court
Eindhona
Grant Permits For Building In City Sanitation Drive
City council last night used new building permit fees to pause a permit for repairs at the Bt James building in South Center Street until the rear premises are cleaned up. Several complaints cited rat waste and rubbish from an old structure. The John W S tickers acted for owner Mrs J B Patterson on a $350 repair plan including masonry work and construction details. Other permits approved included Roy Brusite for a rear addition on West Main Street for $125, J W A B Howard for repairs on Mast Main Street, Walter Sweet trustee on Shusly Avenue, North Center Street projects by J Wy Rickers and Alberta Bodgers, and Lawrence Mosier remodeling a garage for $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Mincel
Bt. James
John W. S
J. B. Patterson
Cornell T
Roy Brusitebeam
Howe
West Main Street
A. B. Howard
Mast
Main Street
Walter Sweet
Shusly Avenue
J. Wy Rickers
Alberta Bodgers
North Center Street
Uriel
Lawrence Mosier
Bass
Victory in 1943 if Russia holds
Chautauqua notes push for unity as radio commentator Dr. James G. McDonald warns Russia's pace could shape World War II’s end. Dr. W. Watford Duncan reports 8000 at amphitheater as Percy Grainger to perform and Manon staged later in the week during the Chautauqua festival schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Percy Grainger
W. Watford Duncan
Cleveland
Wealk Nihe Chautauqua Institution
Russia
James G. McDonald
Percy Galliger
Manon
Ringling Bros Circus Burns in Cleveland Fire
At noon a blaze swept through Ringling Bros circus grounds in Cleveland killing eight camels and injuring many others while panicked animals escaped into crowd areas. Police and coast guardsman aided firefighting as spectators fled and ambulances transported the injured. The big top show had opened for a four day stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fendants
New York Central
U. S. Coast
Cleveland
Tha Craw
Acres
Lakeside Avenue
Ringling Brothers
Barnum 4 Baller Circus
Toptself
SAYS AMERICAN AND JAP SHIPS CLASHED BEFORE PEARL HARBOR
In Wilkes Barre Pa August 4 Associated Press reports Chief Gunner's Mate Joseph Porta states American and Japanese warships exchanged fire on several occasions before the Pearl Harbor attack. Porta recalls a Java war patrol where a ship was bombed for 28 days by Japanese planes. He says American losses were fewer than Japanese, though details remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Glibner
Joseph Purta
Vateram
Navy
Nishore
Java
Pent
Porta
Oil City gets war fuel plant
Oil City moves toward a war production site as Pennzoil in cooperation with Quaker State, Wall’s Head, and Continental Roaring plans expansions to an aviation gasoline facility. Arthur G. McKee Co. of Cleveland is general contractor with a local office expected. Details remain secret but the project aims to boost regional war materiel output. A separate report notes two oxygen and acetylene tanks found on a Shriner’s Corners field, likely placed rather than discharged from a vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennzoil Co
Pentizall Company
Quaker State Ol Refining Corporation
Wall's Head Oil Refining Company
Continental Ro Ning Company
Pennzoil Company
Arthur G. McKee & Company
Cleveland
Onin
Litem
Stile Motor Police
Frantain
George Henry
Shriner's Corners
Route 1
tTryon- Villa
Truckers Meet at Ease in Northwestern Pennsylvania
A meeting for truck operators, owners, drivers, and city officials will be held on August 6, 194? at 8 PM at 1518 West 12th Street, Erle, Pa. W. White, district manager of Mack Truck, sponsors the local event as part of a national program with the Office of Defense Transportation and truck conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permsylvania
Dissane
UTA Romney
Mark Branch
West 12Th Sttet
Erle
W. White
Mack-Iiterhatbital Motor Truck Corporation
National Truck Conservation Progrum
Office of Defense ‘Transportation
City considers delinquent accounts and collection plan
A report notes a $25,000 balance requiring borrowing to cover back assessments. Irene Mullen, city treasurer, is compiling a list of delinquent accounts for submission at the next meeting where action may be authorized. Members discuss possible further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Mullen
Coltneil
Plan drive for delinquent tax collection announced
Miss Tree Mullen, city treasurer, after last night’s city council discussion, said she would act immediately to collect back assessments. Extra help will be engaged if needed and every effort made to secure payment of delinquent taxes. Thousands of dollars are believed collectible through legal steps already available, with actions to proceed against property owners in arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tree Mullen
City Eyes Delinquent Tax Drive To Ease Finances
Director of Safety J Fred Kinley says delinquent collections could yield nearly $10 000 via an intensive drive if tax debts cannot be settled through the treasury. Council plans action next meeting with Miss Mullen to recommend the best course. Finance Director Nichols authorized to arrange a loan up to $6 000 to cover deeds of the hirse accounts during year’s silent period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Kinley
Miss Mullen
Nichols
Hirse
Produce Markets Show Mixed Prices Across Regions
Pittsburgh markets report steady to firmer prices in potatoes and apples with varieties like Duchess and Wealthys showing regional strength. Buffalo cattle and hogs also mixed as stock trades edge higher on rails led gains in New York noon quotations amid a quiet news day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Duchess
West Virginia
Maryland
New Jersey Cobblers
Chippewas
Long Island Cobblers
Bliss
Triumphs
New York
Rails
America
Catt Iy
American Smelters
T&t
Atlantic Refining
Benoit Aviation
Bethlehem
Boeing Airplane
Oge Chrycler
General Electtiy
General Motors Kennecott
Montgomery
Wael National Biscuit
National Dairy
New York Cental
Northern Pacific
Paramount
Pena & R Penney
Bagsoy Seas
Studebaker
Bled Vei
Wertinghouse
Elettric
Woolworth Mellow
Youngstown
Arkantas
Gilles Servick
South Pea
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Voita Phelps
Nur
West South Street
Gerry
D. Colegrove
Colegrove
Nam Bo Lombard
Journalional
Fred Kimball
ING
44Th St
Higan Square
Chicago
Tgage & Bond
Detroiter of Com
Weightman
Philladelphia
Carry Pa
Bool
England
Say
Mead Lohia
Dorothy Thompson
Iene
Joan Aydison Erie Ruilrnedenciheer
Erie
Fred L. Chapin
Ines C. Puller
Otto Alen
Gorry
Union City
Miller
AA Stove
Oil City
Tyie Corry
Columbus
Daily Dozen
Medical Society of the Blaze of Pennsylvania
Franklin
Tn Erle
Army
Pridsy
Venango County
Board
Yes
Tardy
Ringling Bros. Circus
Travelers of
Corry
Rl, Walters
Aia
Sterling
Piation
Prainwell
W. Smith St
Aments Cemetery
Somy & Gizeie
East Columbus
Charles Myers
Mgr
Champlin
Lindsley Pharmacies
Spring St
Norman McElroy
Pitth Ave
Tedourna
Black Wall Waller
Marion Street
Isle
Pleasent
A. J. Alkens Motor Sales
First Avenue
South St
Beckwith & Turner Garage
Atlantic
Sidrouss
Ludi Doane
AUER
W. Pleasablet
Ats
Eit
Essex Street
Td Miller
Gerald Parsons
Thompson Poultry Farm
Clymer
R.H. Keller
Hotel Corry
Corr
Ata
Bill de Witt
Mlgin
Arthur Wassini
Harvey Crosey
Center St
Congress St
Leeds
Grace Street
Statres Hay On State Line
Wattaburg
Spencer's Cash
Cette Patitid
Crawford Woods
Helman
Braley
Spring Street
A. L. Cottrell
Gerilemian
Ant Baker Hill
Mike Miduk
State Road
Cure Journal
Farge
PARMS
Chidge Homes
Inquire J
T Fe Clough
Pittsfield
Inquire Citizensational Bank
Patrolagail
Tse
Pierce
Secu
Dial
Corry, PA
Erie Rent Control
ERI
Ivie
Skal
Includimg
Anderson
William B. Washabaugh
Rile Trust
State of
Anrex
Trust
Gosta Rice
Buffalo Livestocie
Buffalo
N. J
Moharumetane
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