Abandoned pipe shipped for China and Greece irrigation
At Erin on August 21, twenty five carloads of six inch pipe stored along the New York Central tracks west of Cemetery road were hauled for China and Greece for irrigation. Twenty three cars go to China and two to Greece. The pipe, unused since 1945, was moved as Allied offensives progressed. James K Shields of the Erie Chamber of Commerce said the remaining stock would be bid publicly when announced.
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Erin
New York Central
Cemetery Road
China
Greece
New York
Debarkaion
James K Shields
Erie Chamber of Commerce
Decontrol Board Sets Milk Price Ceilings Again
In a radio address Board Chairman Roy L Thompson said dairy prices rose after ceilings lapsed July 1 with three cents per quart increases on milk. He argued two cents covered discontinued subsidies and urged national resolve against inflation.
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Roy L. Thompson
Thompson
Bear Lake Reunion Draws Large Crowd After War Pause
Bear Lake School Reunion and Community Picnic drew a large crowd on a fine day, first since 1942 due to war and gas shortages. Guests from Clymer visiting Wilsons included Alton Wilson and daughters, with Frank Welch and Hattie Welch also at the home. The gathering featured a business meeting, election of officers, a varied program of piano and violin solos, and a brief benediction led by Rev. Lloyd Honger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Wilson
Margaret
Phylis
Clymer
Edgar Wilson
Frank Welch
Hattie Welch
Wilson
Mabel Tillotson
Jamestown General Hospital
Bear Lake
Walter Newhouser
A. W. Perlins
All Singing America
Harry Andors
Weasurer
Walter Newhouse
Anders
William Goss
Minnie Cobb
Farlin
Caroline Wevers
Pennsy Engineer Saved Two on Kane Truck
Kane residents narrowly escaped when a Pennsylvania flyer halted to avoid a cement mixer truck at Dale Street crossing. Driver Richard Chittester and passenger Frank Moore failed to see the train until it passed, with the engine stopping inches from the halted vehicle. Crowds enjoyed a picnic with prize drawings and refreshments as old schoolmates gathered from Wesfield, Ripley, Sugar Grove and nearby towns, while the Lilac Rebekah Lodge hosted a regular session and birthday party.
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Pennsy
Kane
Oale Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Richard Chittester
Chittester
Dale Street
Charles Lind
Flyer
Frank Moore
Margaret Mullaney
Wesfield
Ripley
Sugar Grove
Loulsville
War Trial in Tokyo Names Hell Hole Hanaoka Guard Camp Chief
Erie County soldier testifies at a war crimes trial. Supreme Headquarters accuses three former Japanese guards of abuse at Honshu prisoner camp known as Hell Hole Hanaoka. Chief defendant Captain Masashi ruled the camp from January to July 1945. Pvt. Clarence A. Gavitt of Erie County PA describes an ill American prisoner begging for aid.
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Erie County
Tokyo
Supreme U. S
Honshu
Hell Hole
Hanaoka
Masashi
Clarence A. Gavitt
Erle County
Pennsylvania
Prison guards accused in harsh handling of prisoners
Medical aid arrived too late and the detainee died two days after guards ignored pleas for help. Defendants face charges of beating and pawing fallen prisoners and forcing them to stand at attention for up to 14 hours in freezing cold or extreme heat.
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Erie
Gor
Montgomery Ulard
Bear Lake Reunion
City Cab Company
Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Pillsbury Flour
Eugra
REX Theatre
Claudette Colbert
Orson Welles
Binder
Crawford M. Woods
N. First Ave
Harry Kimmey
Kenneth Gates
Spiesman
James Taylor
Joseph Jungfleisch
Boston House
Carl Marsh
Franz
Joe Baressi
Wing
Willi
CERTO
Guy Rogers
Charles Graham
Winifred Mertz
Mrs. Donald Tate
Mrs
David Clark
Dial
Donald Higgins
Mrs. Everett, Benson
Lindsley’s
Rex Fuller
Wallace
Mary Mallink
Sorenson
West Main'St
Beloay
Albert Fay
Ay Jerus
Cyprus
Mabot
Gan Anni
Erle
Lion
Frank Biately
Th Gladys Rely Dohn
D. Corm
Dal
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