City to erect traffic signal despite state denial
Mayor Alexander announced plans to install an electric traffic signal at the North Center and Smith streets intersection even as the State Highways Department withholds approval. Other items note local sport catches at Findley Lake, a Federal warrant arrest on First Avenue, a grass fire on East Main Street, and upcoming Congrotery Club remarks by Byron Babbitt of St Louis.
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Alexander
North Center
Smith Streets
State Highways Department
Tt Ias
First Avenue
Byron Babbitt
St. Louis
Frank Babbitt
Erie Mayors Move To Register Communists In City
Erie officials debate a potential ordinance to require Communist registration and restrict subversive literature. McKeesport and Birmingham precedents cited. mayor awaiting copy of McKeesport measure. Safety Director Wag ner supports federal action but open to local registration rules. Parks and Streets directors cautious until ordinance draft is reviewed. City council debate follows a lengthy session on related subversive literature concerns.
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Erie
Clairence Pulling
McKeesport
Birmingham
Ala
Commies
Raymond J. Wagner
Charles (Bus) Downing
Thomas McCarty
St. Lawrence
Rattlesnake sightings and local 4-H events in Cole Hill
Rattle shakes invaded Cole Hill with four snakes found this week. Seymour Upton and Joe Franko reported rattlers in wheat, hay, and a road near Magee Run, all yellow varieties. Willis Wentworth killed two yellow rattlesnakes while berry picking. Local 4-H girls club held meetings. a picnic and Bible conference events were announced. Congregations and schooling notes followed with marriages and community activities across Youngsville and nearby towns.
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Cole Hill
Alig
Seymour Upton
Joan Green
Pittafield
Upton
Joe Franko
Magee Run
Willis Wentworth
Wentworth
Hik Billy
Charles Camp
Audrey Sudall
Holden Hill
Torpedo
Torpedo Church
Leslie Frank
Three Months Before Election Confidence in 1950 Race
As the 1950 midterm elections neared on November 7, GOP leaders forecast victory and control of Congress. Polls by Gallup and Fortune favored Dewey over Truman, while Wallace drew third‑party support. Thurmond's Southern candidacy also shifted dynamics.
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Congress
Joseph Mastin, Jr
House
Howe
Gallup
Dewey
Truman
Wallace
Fortune Magazine
Elmo Roper
Wall Street
dnilTrueman
Democrats
Thurmond
States Rights
Republican Congress
Willeheed
Senate
Solid South
Political map hints at party shifts in 1952 contests
fragmented OCR notes discuss Senate contests and party prospects. Mentions Republicans and Democrats facing varying chances in 1952, noting potential impacts from senatorial deaths but arguing Democrats favored overall.
Banks keep lending to meet real home needs
Kevin Kennedy recalls his surprise in finding bankers warm and helpful as he sought a loan to add a room for his growing family. He credits competitive, independent banks for good service and ready credit, contrasting with fear of centralized federal control.
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Kevin Kennedy
Clara
Ition
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