Two Gunmen Hold Up Erie Grocery for 35 Dollars
In Erie two young men robbed a grocery at 50 East Lond Street shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday taking 35 dollars in bills. The taller assailant demanded money after a brief exchange for cigarettes, and both fled north on Wallace Street. the storekeeper noted the suspects had previously visited the shop.
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Erie
Beffore
Andrew Prodan
Lnd Street
Prodan
Ube
Ian
Wallace Street
Prodam
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From August 4 1992 Journal
Recruits reopen for Co A after a long halt with August 1 1992 closure set for September 1. Obituary notes Carrie Wilson widow of Job Wilson dies at daughter Dora Williams home. Blaine Kincaid claims notable corn yield near Beaverdam. RS Begey and Fy A Loveland attend school administrators conference at Penn State. Local health report notes one chicken pox case and one contagious disease case under quarantine. Fraudulent sharping and bad checks hit local merchants including The Nast Company and B W Stenners. United States relations with Argentina cited with limited progress and references to Cuban and Japanese trade efforts.
Raymond Plant Cited by Jeep Manufacturer for Important Parts
Raymond Manufacturing Company of Corry, division of Associated Spring, received no citation for its vital contributions to Willys-Overland Motors. The plant supplied springs for the first 1,000,000 Jeeps and related vehicles and is one of 15 Pennsylvania suppliers for the World War II era Jeep and Aero Willys sedan. The citation, signed by Willys president Ward M. Canaday, was accepted by E. W. Feld, the Raymond plant’s general manager, on behalf of the employer.
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Raymond
JEEP
Toledo 0
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Associated Spring Corp
Corry
Willys
Ward M.canaday
E. W. Feld
Toledo
How's Your I Q J A quirky 10 question quiz page
A reader is prompted to score a 10 question IQ style test tied to a monthly average. Questions cover state department travel bans, English traffic terms, the first eight words of the American Creed, Casey at the Bat, an earthquake expert who died in California, backbiting, Congress majorities, unlikely occupational references, a far west island for Australia, and how to determine a circle’s center and radius.
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State Department
England
Casey
California
Australia
Far West
Argentina’s Peron under pressure as economy falters
The article profiles Eva Peron’s influence and Juan Peron’s shrinking power as Argentina faces declining meat and grain exports, dwindling cattle herds, and a strained balance of payments. It notes U.S. distrust, civil rights critiques, and state control of media amid political instability and economic strain referenced through 1951 data.
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Evy Peron
Argentina
Evita
Eva Peron
Mun ‘D. Peron
U.S. State Department
Peran
Agia
Argent
J.D. Walstrom
U.S
Buenos Aires
Ines
Peron
Peronista Press
Casualties in Korea Update From Defense Department
Washington report shows 124 battle casualties identified by the Defense Department in Korea with 17 killed 16 missing and 16 injured. The tally reflects ongoing engagement and individual casualty statuses among U N forces and allied units.
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Washington
Defense Department
Korea
Fire destroys Mt Jewett sawmill and shed
Fire of unknown origin completely demolished the Mt Jewett Fuel and Supply Co one story frame building and shed. Damage estimated around 15000 dollars. Fire department under Chief Dane and Kane Department responded. blaze started in a shed near the main building and spread rapidly.
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MT. Jewett
Mt. Deweth Fuel and Supply Co
Raymond Oakes
Oakes
Dave Dane
Kane Fire Department
H. D. Gardner
Vincent Plevotuh
Elderly Couple Finds $18,000 Lost in Diner
An elderly couple on Route 30 near Fre donia N J returned to the Family Diner after realizing a woman had left her purse. Waitress Arch Morris found the purse containing $18,000 in cash and bank notes. The man expressed relief and rewarded her with a $10 bill.
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Erie
Fredonia
Route 30
Arch Morris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrie Wilson
Job Wilson
Dora Williams
Blaine Kincaid
Ts Firm Ab Beaverdam
Soph RS. Begey
Fy A Loveland
Pennsylvania State College
Branigan
Oil City
George Stoner
Nast Company
B W. Stenners
Center Street
Stanford University
U. S
Argettinii
North Center Street
Katherine
Re Soe
Manon
PSV Cpn AY
Spacfal Bargin
Fates
Coma’ Inc
Aberph
Wivoureade
Defense
Citizens National Bank OF Corry
Foster E, Davis & Son
CAR & Home
Davis Radio
OF Corry Are
Dinor
Bion
Gary
Josh Ae Young
Sou
Al’s
Boys’ Jackets
al’ Ee
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