Local notices and incidents fill Corry week
Readers learn of a 10 percent rise in national ingame payments in 1941, a hospital directors meeting, marriage licenses, and a disturbance at an Erie crossing. Police investigate a blocking of a railroad crossing delaying workers, a top copper price set for defense needs, injuries from a treck accident, a divorce filing, and ongoing checks on a forged Don Wilson identity. Several civic items include cemetery association meeting, an Infantry Band broadcast, and financial recoveries for local schools.
James Kills Big Truck and Milk Bills
Harrisburg Aug 12 Finished with the final review of Pennsylvania's 1941 General Assembly Governor Arthur James began a vacation as the session ended. He noted three controversial measures passed to extend truck weights, create a uniform code for weigh inspectors, and issue limited driver licenses to minor violators for business use. He warned the milk bill could invite disease and the highway and law enforcement bills could undermine spend law enforcement in the commonwealth.
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New Air Post Appoints Chief of Staff for Air Command
Col. William E. Lynd, once air officer at General Headquarters, War Department, becomes chief of staff of one of five new Air Support Commands. The commands aim to coordinate air and ground forces in action.
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William E. Lynd
War Department
Never Neglect The Slightest Cut Hine Ttwaver 51
An old style advertisement urges immediate antiseptic use to prevent infection. It promotes SAN-CURA OINTMENT for minor wounds burns and skin irritation, claiming quick relief and healing plus a medicated soup option. Availability noted at drugstores for 36 cents.
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Governor urges voluntary 40 mile speed limit in gas emergency
Governor James asked motorists to curb gasoline use by voluntarily keeping to 40 miles per hour. He ordered state police to enforce the limit vigorously and named aides to coordinate with federal plans on fuel conservation. He urged adoption of windshield stickers reading The driver of this vehicle has voluntarily pledged to drive for over 40 miles per hour.
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Mumies
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Une
Parker
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Bradford
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Pennayl
Vania
State ‘Council of Defense
Last Quarterly U B Conference Holds Officers and Licenses
The Jesh quarterly conference of the United Brethren met in the church prayer rooms with Dr. Paul Weaver presiding. Licenses for lay preachers were renewed for G Bergman Leo W McCaughey Edwin Armitage and Arthur D Storer. Cecil Ross received a lay preacher license. Mrs LeRoy W Storer was named delegate to the Erie Conference and Mrs John D Westley as alternate. Keon J Von Tissel and Edgar G Farrington were re elected trustees for four and five years respectively. Funds and attendance were praised, with advance plans for the new conference year set to begin September 1. The meeting was sparsely attended due to bad weather.
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United Brethren
Christ Wis
Paul Weaver
Jamestown
Erie
G. , Bergman
Leo W. McCaughey
Edwin Armitage
Arthur D- Storer
Cetil Ross
Columbus
Varius
LeRoy W. Storer
Camp Pindley
John D. Westley
Keon J. von Tissel
Edgar G. Farrington
Weaver
Camp Fincley
TALON INC LAYS OFF 630 AT MEADVILLE
Associated Press reports Talon Inc. cuts 630 workers at its Meadville plant due to material shortages, copper alloys, and changing conditions. Earlier this month the firm announced a 25 percent production cut as part of broader impacts on the national defense program. Company spokesman noted personnel status remains unchanged at the Meadville plant pending further developments.
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Display of meteors in midnight skies
Meteor display tonight and tomorrow at Pittsburg observers report peak density. Look northeast from a dark outdoor spot to view streaks seemingly from Perseus the Hero, traveling in parallel lilies as they arc around Neptune, about two to three billion miles away. Do not expect a heavy shower.
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Miner Murder Mystery After Card Party in Hooversville
A coroner's jury in Hooversville Pa finds miner Ralph Pando forty eight year old was murdered returning home from a card party early Saturday. Neighbor Frank Carbone says a shot came from an automobile. Carbone and Joseph Carbone testified no trouble at the house and investigators from the county sheriff and motor patrol are examining the case.
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Osauen
Tess
Hooversville
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Frank Carbone
Joseph Carbone
Mey Iva
Carbone
Exemption cuts on federal income tax debated in Senate
Washington Aug 13 Senate Finance Committee chair George D. Gay voiced opposition to reducing personal income tax exemptions. The Treasury proposal would cut single exemptions to 750 and married exemptions to 1,500, while protecting 800 for single filers and 2,000 for married couples. Gay expects some readjustment of rates before the panel completes work on the new 3.2367 billion tax program approved by the House.
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Buffalo Livestock Market Report and Prices
Buffalo New York August 12 cattle and calves mixed. Slaughter cows and bulls steady with typical regional variation. hogs and sheep offerings noted. Canadian shippers quoted for calves. prices for heavier meat types and common grades listed. market tone largely steady to under pressure with some upward moves in select lots.
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Pioneurs Clash As Irvin Seeks Series Win
A rough, error filled passage notes a basketball matchup where Irvin eyes a possible series win against rivals. Mentions Mead Nevlomat, Sivale, and Bamies in a tense season push with a red hot bite and late game potential.
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