Dunkirk Petitions Fear Public Places Closed During Paralysis Clamp
Local reports say workers are circulating petitions against public assembly sites in Dunkirk as Allegheny Ludlum Steel plans call for closing theaters and public baths to protect residents amid an outbreak of paralytic illness. The item mentions related political activity and a series of local notices.
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Dunkirk
Allegheny-Ludlum Steel Corporation
Berch
Dunskirk
Davison-Fagle Lumber Co
Erle
Harold G. Wagner
Wagner
Hbtme
G.shelley
North East
Erie County
Owen M. Burns
Kenneth ‘Thompson
Wagher
Thompson
Piltsburgh
Irvin bridge fishing reels in bass and anglers epic
Fire catches of fish draw men and boys to the Irvine river bridge each evening where lines drop into the pool beneath. Many big bass are hooked but many good catches slip away, creating classic angling epics at the crossing.
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Powell Motor Co
Werren
Irvine
Erie
J.D. Mcl Andrews
Maryland Avenue
Bym
India
Erie Restaurant
Set
McAndrew
Galanis Brothers
Fredonia
Lona
War Department
Norman Wilcox
Ammold & Burgert
Lin
Eric Rev
Scott Timer Ritenow
Chiwch of the Covenant
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Ritenour
Church of the Covenant
J.A
Third Regional War Labor Board
Sylvester Garrett
RWLB
Garrett
Regional War Labor Board
World War II Daily Warfront Dispatches and Plans
Allied air forces pounded Nipponese targets from Timor to the Volcano Islands as ground fighting in China shifted indecisively. Japan proposed a postwar world split into three regional blocs led by a leader nation. MacArthur said air raids hit Moluccas Mindanao and Truk, while Nimitz reported strikes on the Volcano Group and Marianas. Japan rushed new divisions into Hunan as it guarded Hengyang and contemplated moves toward Kweilin.
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Associated Press
Timor
Volcano Islands
China
Japan
Committee For the
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Twa Island
Tokyo
Rote
Pagan
Marianas
Truk
Carolines
Tn Chifia
Hunan
Guise
Hengyang
Westwih
Kweilin
Kwangs
Mass at St Thomas for Frank Keleher
A requiem high mass was held at St Thomas Church for Frank Kelgher with prayer services at the Brackell Skeating Widernal Home this morning. Rev Fr Graves celebrated as many friends and relatives attended. Bearers were James P Sullivan Joseph McMahon Watt Blair and Hugh Clark. Burial followed in the family lot at St Thomas Cemetery.
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St. Thomas Church
Brackell-Skeating Wiheral
Frank Kelgher
Fr. Graves
James P. Sullivan
Joseph McMahon
Watt Blair
Hugh Clark
St. Thomas' Cemetery
Bradley named to head Pennsylvania Democrat campaign group
Harrisburg August 19 State Democratic Chairman David Lawrence appointed Andrew M Bradley of Bedford County to lead a Pennsylvania campaign committee for the November election. The move followed talks between Lawrence and Philadelphia Chairman James P Clark with Negro Democrats.
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Harrisburg
David Lawrence
Andrew M. Bradley
Bedford County
Pennsylvania
Lawrence
Philadelphia
James P. Clark
FTI'S WORTH BUYING OR SELLING IT'S WORTH A 4 JOURNAL CLASS
An advertisement for a three day promotion offers a 4 journal class trial by FTI with a price of five zero cents. The spot emphasizes value in a short 3 line, 3 day ad format.
Erie to Moor 36 Lake Ships in Harbor Amid War Needs
Mayor Charles Z Barberas backed by the War Shipping Administration moor 36 large lake freighters in Erie Harbor for the war duration. The ships, to be stationed at Previn g Isle Bay, would anchor with bows south and sterns deeper, providing marine work and employment for about a dozen watchers. Upon hostilities end the vessels could be scrapped.
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Charles Z. Barberas
War Shipping Administration
Erie
Robert D. Smith
WSA
Cleveland
Ohio
Smith
Barber
Janek Johnson
Water Bureau
United States
Erie Harbor
Preving Isle Bay
Erle Yacht Club
Larger Quarters for Veterans Aid Office
The Veterans Administration office, established Aug. 1, has moved from Room 8 in the basement of the federal courthouse to larger quarters in Room 147 of the same building. Postmaster Charles H. Schloss approved the transfer. John Cherpak will manage the new office to interview the many applicants seeking information on veterans rehabilitation regulations. Cherpak reports interviewing about 600 people since August 1 regarding government allowances pensions medical care and other matters.
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Veterans’ Administration
Federal Court House
Charles H. Schloss
John Cherpak
Vacations Cut Erie Man Hours
In Erie during July there was more employment in war industries but fewer hours worked as employees took summer vacations. The U S employment service notes a July decline in man hours after June gains, while manufacturers report 206 more employees with 123 women and 173 men. Veterans of World War II are among those discharged to enter civilian work.
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Erie
United States Employment Service
Military ballots back in Evie district at 80 daily
Erie reports military ballots from the Evie district arriving at about 80 per day. Ralph Benedict, chief clerk to county commissioners, says roughly 300 ballots have been received including six from England. Signatures of commanding officers are needed before ballots can be returned, causing possible delays for crews on maneuvers. Meanwhile employment gains show 304 new positions, with manufacturing total at 34,392 workers split into 24,334 men and 10,058 women.
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Erie
Evie
Ralph C. Benedict
England
Benedict
Gil Ws
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Erie-Crawford-Mercer
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Sheppard Field
Texas
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Union City
Corry Hospital
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First Avenue
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Verner Swanson
DeAnna Teemley
Marion Teemley
Snyder Circle
John Lloyd
East Street
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Mr. Genter
Frederick
ST. Thomas
Frank Keleher
Veterans Aid Ofice
North Corby Emblem
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Brooks
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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