Watisburg Fair Dates Announced With New Barn and Shows
The Gal annual Watisburg Fair will run Tuesday through Friday with opening day August 31 featuring horse judging. Fireworks and special features planned. Lucky Lee Crosby Thrill Show to perform Saturday. A new concrete cattle barn to open. 4 H livestock contests set for Friday and Saturday. Harold Burnham and Harry Harrows lead the fair association promising improved attractions and educational value. Old Cardinal Sibila of the Vatican City dies at age 71.
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Harry Harrows
Ex-President of Panama in Exile Faces New Trial
Ambitious ex-Panamanian leader Arius Madrid, once rival to Domingo F. Arosemena, seeks comeback amid claims of fraud and dictatorial conduct. He claims victory in a contested election tally and vows return to power as supporters pressure for justice.
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Malbor
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Madrid
Arius
Lund
Domingo Binz Arosemena
Legacy Hospital Loses Chance At Benson Estate
Judge Waite rules Corry Memorial Hospital cannot be deemed a state hospital. Nina Benson’s will directs moneys to her mother and for a hospital fund. Estate valued at 45387.77 with bonds found totaling 18627.00. Trusteeship to Warren State Hospital and the Palisade School fund, with state welfare departments pursuing bonds.
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Scott
Warren State Hospital
Palle School
Pennsylvania
Mes
Cadet Harvey Wins Bronze Medal at ROTC Camp Event
A Cory Cadet, Up Po Harvey, son of Mrs. Myrtle Harvey of 103 East Washington Street, earned a bronze medal in the pinning and jump competition at Shertien Proving Grounds during the postwar ROTC camp. Harvey attends Berensplysma State College and is a member of the ROTC unit. He will return to campus to continue his senior year studies.
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Shertien Proving Grounds
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Myrtle Harvey
Washington Street
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Fils Genlor
Onereal Melnasring
Awaited Erie County Slot Machine Edict From Judge Evans
Residents watch for a ruling on slot machine crime as Judge Evans nears a policy decision in Erie County. Rumors say a September 13 ruling could define whether clubs owning or hosting machines face penalties, with authorities already enforcing bans in other counties.
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Erie County
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Bradford Slayer Triggered Police Alert Across 13 States
Police in Bradford Pa. issued a nationwide alert for George Miketish 28 of Gifford after his wife Gertrude 23 was found beaten to death in their home. A stolen blue 1944 Nash sedan with Pennsylvania license HGAlg7 is linked to the slaying. The Daileys mother and wife Darwin Dailey sustained gunshot injuries but survived. both were hospitalized in Bradford in critical condition.
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Darwin
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Global War Updates and Paris Air France Missing Ship Report
Reports from Moscow indicate a possible new agreement involving Stalin Molotov and Western power envoys though details remain undisclosed. In Singapore fighting continues with British forces advancing under rocket Spitfires against opposing forces. Paris reports Air France received a distress signal from 18 ships with 52 aboard, but details are incomplete.
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Dines Semiay
Yontic
le Verrier
Brigham Hardware and Plumbing site progresses in Corry
Work on Brigham Hardware and Plumbing on South Center Street moves forward as brick work starts on the new cinder block building. Mae Brigham and James Senave bought the site last month from Arthur Filch, who ran the Corry Diner, and demolition of the old block building is complete.
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Cameron
Minor accident under investigation near Waterford borough
State Police and Corry sub station continued inquiry into a minor collision on Route 19 near Waterford borough Sunday night. Glenn Jackman reported minor damage after his Oldsmobile sideswiped on the bridge. the other driver provided witnesses claiming not to be in the vicinity at 10:55 p.m.
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Waterford
Hoty
Glenn Jackman
Armed bandits rob Dairy store in Birdville. getaway high speed
Police report three armed men robbed the Purer Dairy in Birdville shortly before midnight. They escaped in a wetaway car after grabbing about 300 to 900 dollars, held Warren W. Woods at gunpoint, and shot three times as Woods fled to seek help.
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Cluvency
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Berlin Deadlock and Postwar Talks Shape Next Steps
Reports from Washington and London say Western allies expect to finish Berlin talks next month. Moscow negotiations leave observers hopeful a compromise may emerge, while street clashes and a divided police force mark the tense city. Only a fraction of Wester Berlin residents accept Soviet food aid amid the blockade.
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RawHlin
Wester Berlin
Bids Sought for New VFW Home at Mill and South
Advertising for bids to build the Archie W Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars home began today. Bids due August 17 at the architect E W Werle’s office, with plans and specifications available there. The site at Mill and South is prepared, the old structure demolished, and the new two story building sized 122 by 56 feet with a corner entrance faces the intersection.
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Esite
Jeter
A. Zalzneck and Son
Big Cargo Dock Fire Feared in Asumin and Presy
A major fire swept a cargo dock in Asumin and Presy with one crane toppled into the river and two others still alight. Weyerhaeuser and Colwenyromdns lumber firms report heavy damage while authorities say the dock will require substantial repairs and losses may reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Weyerhaeuser
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Columbia
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Frematt
Columbus Community Fair Planned For September 15
A Columbus fair committee schedules a September 15 event with Rev. Tara Cole as chairwoman. Exhibits include crafts, machinery, vegetables, tavern items, and live stock. Meals will be cafeteria style with programs in the evening, and displays set up the day before.
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Mather Park
Recruiting Officer Takes Special Course at Camp Lee
May Cramer of the army recruiting office at the Post Office will attend the eight week recruiting school at Camp Lee Virginia starting next Monday. Upon completion, Cramer expects to be reassigned to duty in Gyot. In Cramer’s absence, a recruiter from the nearby office will maintain regular hours, 9:30 to 5, at the local Italian on the second floor of the Pectoral building. In May three recruits were obtained by the company office.
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Linderstad
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Tie Corry
Dogs Bite Two Children in Second Ward Incident
Police report a dog bite incident in West Pleasant street area injuring Rosalind Rhodes 11 and Mary Waller Fowler 10. The dog owner Milan Gates was ordered to keep the bulldog under observation for rabies as the children received inoculations. a second canine incident and a skunk sighting were also noted in nearby streets.
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Willie
Enal Sinifht
Ralph Lindstey
T Ie Game Commission
Explosion and Fire Hit SEBEC Refinery. Injuries Reported
Aug 4 fire at SEBEC California refinery after a blast injured several workers. Fire contained after about 40 minutes. dispatcher notes possible fatalities, gasoline loading caused the blast. Names and exact injuries not clarified in early reports. Also reports Bill Porter won the 110 meter high hurdles at Wembley in Olympic track events.
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Wembley
England
Bill Porter
Northwestern
United States
Senate Probers Press On With Hearings This Afternoon
Senate investigators resume hearings with witnesses including Nathan Gregory Silvermaster, amid questions on Soviet espionage. Key figures like Elizabeth Bentley and Oscar Remington are described as implicated in a web of wartime leaks and spy connections as the panels prepare for a special grand jury consideration.
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Russia
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Blianherh
Dentley
Bynes
Mixa Bent
Angie Axenh
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Plostine
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Foulay
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Moscow
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T. Bentley
Commerce Department
Silvermaster
Tee
Mise Bentley
Wits
Gordon Gets Assignment Harrisburg
A noted official with the Game Commission is assigned to a post in Harrisburg. The report notes leadership changes within the agency and mentions wildlife conservation efforts and state responsibilities.
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Toke
Fannssignabl Game Commission
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San Francisco
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