Meadville Shop To Cost 3,000,000 Project Delayed by Floods
A Meadville construction project valued at three million dollars faces delays due to flood damage and weather. Work was slated to begin on the site by mid October with grading nearly completed before the flood disrupted concrete foundations. Local officials note delays from transportation and contractor issues while continuing site preparations for the Erie plant project.
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Philadelphia
Erie
Paul W. Johnston
Ai Cléymond
Nunmore
Mendott
Lisiee
Celstral
Helleien
New York City
Seid Hughes
GOP Opens Convention In Cow Palace
The Republican National Convention opens at the Cow Palace with morning and afternoon sessions. Highlights include salutes, national anthem, and introductions by Mayor George Christopher and Gov. Goodwin J Knight. Speakers include Rep. Richard M. Simpson Sen. Andrew P. Schoeppel Mrs. Carroll L. Kairns and others. Charles J. McWhorter and David N. Brogdon Jr. address Young Republicans. The afternoon features John C. Cornellius and Sen. Thomas A. Eichle as well as a keynote by Gay Arthur B. Tatielie.
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Chalemin Jeohard
George Christopher
San Pras
Goodwin J. Knight
California
Richard M Simpson
Pennsylvania
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Andrew P. Schoeppel
Kansas
Carrolll. Kairns
National Federation of Republican Women
Wien
Charles J6. McWhortar
Young Republican
Saul Apternoon
Tindonia
Ia. Musky
John C. Cornellius
American Heritage’ Foundation
Thomas A. Eichel
Wile Jiuisy
Gay
Arthur B. Tatielie
Washington
Fair Tents Torn Down By Wind
A severe storm wrecked tents at Fair Week causing urgent cleanup and rearrangement. Sawdust was dumped to absorb water as several large trees fell in Meadville district. A 40?5 foot barn owned by John Evans collapsed after a lightning strike. Western areas suffered the heaviest damage with toppled trees and toppled structures at Mitchell General Store.
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Meadville
John Evans
Efir Harmongure
Adameville
Amhue
Ab Atlinitl
Tees
Rocky Orein
Mitchell General
Bullading
Grand Jury to reconvene in Chautauqua County homicide cases
A 14 member panel, meeting in Jamestown today, is poised to hear three homicide indictments and about 30 to 40 other cases since June. Indicted are James T. Carter 31 of Rochester for first degree murder. Robert Berge 17 and Dolph Hollowood 23 of Arkwright in a separate first degree murder count. Lonnle Buchanan 23 of Dunkirk enroute from Kalamazoo to face a first degree murder charge in the death of his wife Bessie Dean Buchanan 20. Other cases involve robbery burglary larceny assault and motor vehicle violations. grand jurors have handed up a final report on holdover cases to the court. Also noted Admiral Moreell to receive the John Fritz Medal in Pittsburgh on October 17.
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Chautauqua County
James T. Carter
Rochester
Robert Brege
Dulph Hollow Yood
Arkwright
Lonnle Buchanan Jn
Lakeshore Drive
Dunkirk
Kalamazoo
Mich
Bessie Dean Buchanan
Buchanan
Supreme Court
Michael J. Montesano
Chirgen
Stevenson Campaign Swing Plans and Harrisburg Appointment
Adlai Stevenson approved a nationwide TV campaign launch with a Sept 13 30 minute address to be followed by short spot programs. Campaign efforts will target bright victory states with Truman and Kefauver aiding. Harrisburg named Arthur L. Chapman to the State Industrial Development Authority, adding to the governing group.
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Eema Stevenson
Jme
Harry Truman
Estes Kefuven
Bre Vatigan
Stevenson
James A. Finnegan
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Los Angeles
Gov. George Leader
Pennsylvania
Himrlaburg
Myden
Eisenhower
Finnegan
Chapman
Harrisburg
Arthur L. Chapman
Warren
State Industried Development ‘Authority
I-Mun Group
Sylvania Electrics Products
City Suffered Windstorm Damage At Pleasants Grove Camp
A two story cottage on the Free Methodist Camp Grounds at Pleasants Grove burned after a lightning strike ignited beds and curtains. The bolt jumped to the house, windows blew out, and an upstairs railing burned. Local firemen and nearby residents observed smoke and debris as emergency crews coordinated cleanup. The incident coincides with a larger storm recovery effort as National Board of Fire Underwriters dispatches adjustors to Ohio and Pennsylvania to process claims and speed rebuilding. The Bryce McKibley family nearby reported smoke from the cottage.
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Pleas
Fintuille
Oscar Gilson
Plessantville
Ken Murphy
Bryce McKibley
Oil City
The
Free Methodist Church
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Eld
Han‘lins
Corry
Seven Injured Over Week End In Corry Area
Seven people were hurt over the weekend with four requiring emergency treatment at Corry Memorial Hospital. Harold E. Brewer, 29, suffered a left wrist fracture in a hunting camp accident between Tionesta and Tidioute while lifting a stuck truck. Gary Simmonson, 25, dislocated his left shoulder from a fall. Mark McCray, 10, incurred a scalp laceration from a fall near Corry. Mrs. Richard Peebles fell from a raft, injuring her left leg. Alvin Host sustained a cut finger on Saturday. Carol Cassett stepped on a nail causing a foot puncture.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Harold E. Brewer
Grove Street
Tionesta
Tidioute
Brewer
Smile
Corry
Gary Simmonson
Liberty
Street
Mark McCray
Robert McCray
R. D. J. Corry
Richard ‘Peebles
Snyder Circle
Alvin Host
Wright Street
Carol Cassett
West Congress Street
First Aid Champs Win in South Western Pa Contest
A seven man first aid team from Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co Montour No 10 mine won the 1950 manual first aid contest in Ayewnesburg Pa. They scored 99 533 points of 100 and each member earned 30 in cash plus a trophy.
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Awaynesburg
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
Montour No
Teacher shortage debate surveys future hiring in schools
Analysis shows 2 percent of a million entering education, with 2000 elementary and 2800 high school teaching positions expected next year. Graduates may total 1100 elementary and 1800 high school teachers, but only a fraction enter teaching, as many join other fields or military service. Budget increases and raises reportedly fail to ease shortages.
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Morneweck
Cas
Humber
Troyer
Troyer Reported That Replien
Rome
Sithousle Nuiny
Traver Mid
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