Corry area rally and weather woes dominated by fire
Local reports detail a fatal fire that damaged property and injured a 72-year-old woman while a separate incident in Warren left a man hospitalized after a street collision. High winds disrupted power and communications, with a low-flying aircraft sighting and scattered debris noted. Community redevelopment talks and a stray dog reward add to a busy local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gila Bray
Cory
Lies Hlyugh
Corry
Union City
Tire
Waterton
Ruddell
Burns
Ole Tames
Cly
Warren
Warren General Hospital
Goldie Olson
Army Says It Has Corrected Big Problems
Secretary Elvis J. Stahr Jr said the Army could add two more regular divisions to handle future cold war crises without invoking National Guard or Reserve calls. He cited fixes in clothing, equipment, living conditions, and idle gear, with morale high among active duty soldiers. He projected a total force of about 960,000 in 16 divisions, including Guard units, and noted scarce gripes despite 119,000 Guardsmen and Reservists sent to active duty since October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasminton
Elvis J. Stahr Jr
Stair
Stahr
Violence Surges as General Strike Cracks, Then Fades
In Weeki Wench area unrest rose during the strike with clashes between troops and mobs as shells and explosions were reported in several sections of the city. Troops were pulled back at sundown and the scene cooled. international mediation efforts began as Balaguer faced opposition pressures and a provisional junta discussed future steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowah
Federion
Aerkine
Jin Boktovers
Trail
Chilen
Sai Futh Balaguer
Haut
Prisoner Proved Kitchen-Worthy Short-Order Man
AZTEC NM AP a prison kitchen short order cook, Billy J. Blake 25 Nashville Tenn, prepared and sold hamburgers and cheeseburgers to fellow inmates for 35 to 50 cents each. He was moved away from the kitchen and remains under a six minute forgery sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Stock
Trusty
Billy J. Blake
Nashville
Tenn
Stork
Blake
Oak Tree Removal Sparks City Council Debate
Oak tree in front of Rockford resident Mrs Lester Becker's home became a flashpoint as council weighs approving removal. A contractor planned to move the tree beyond her property line, but work halted after Becker objected. Officials cited a disputed property boundary between the sidewalk and street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Joyce
North Center Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Erle
Rockford
Ranchers oppose prairie park proposal near Manhattan
In Kansas, ranchers pack Westmoreland courthouse to oppose a plan to convert 7000 acres east of Manhattan into a prairie national park. Udall hears rancher anger as Carl Bellinger says the old cow is his business. Officials stress preservation for future generations and a congressional bill to establish the park is needed.
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Manhattan
Kan
Flint Hills
Kansas
Buffalo
Secretary of the Interior
Udall
Prairie National Park
Pottawatome County
Westmoreland
Savedall
Carl Bellinger
Bellinger
Two Gallo cousins spend night in woods after deer track
In Fayette County near Connellsville, Peter Gallo 17 and Ronald Gallo 18 were separated from relatives while tracking a deer. A search by relatives, National Guardsmen, and four volunteer fire companies found them after dark. They had built a shelter and kept warm with sandwiches and coffee, then called to report they were safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gallo
Ronald Gallo
Connellsville
Relaves
National Guardsmen
Chalk HL
Peter
Ronald
Thev
Church Unity By Community Is New Plan
The World Council of Churches General Assembly announced a plan for interlocking church communities rather than a single global Christian church. The 9,000 word document outlines mutual recognition of ministers, shared communion, and steps to resolve differences in baptism and ordination while admitting no shared mind on means to unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worldwide Unity of Churches
General Assembly
World Council of Churches
Deer Kills Reported Across Region After Press Time
Seven hunters phoned in today about deer kills across the area. Notable catches include Carl Hillstrom aged 12 of S49 Wayne Street with a spike, Merrill Lille on Roosevelt Highway with a seven point, Richard Querreveld near Sciota road with a four point, Raymond Miller on Chestnut Street with a five point, Ralph Stevens from Toledo Ohio with a seven point, Jan Van Dresar on Wayne Street with a four point, and Harold Steves from B D 1 Corry with a six point buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hillstrom
S49
Wayne Street
Gleason Hollow
Merrill Lille
Roosevelt Highway
Sunback Swamp
Richard Querreveld
R. D. Corry
Sciota Road
Raymond Miller
Chestnut Street
Blue Eye
Ralph Stevens
Toledo
Ohio
Pididill Hill
Jan van Dresar
Strattonville
Harold Steves
Corry
Cherry Grove
The Spoken Word Ts Like the Air The Printed Word Is Always There
A compact meditation on the enduring presence of written language as spoken expression fades in and out. The piece notes how print retains voices, ideas, and memories beyond fleeting speech, inviting reflection on media and memory.
Christmas optimism lifts business forecasts for 1942
The December outlook from economists and industry statisticians is upbeat about 1942 with rising retail sales, auto purchases, and construction. Steel orders, housing starts, and plant spending are seen increasing, while consumer debt grows modestly and money markets remain stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Simmer
Department of Commerce
Hold Services For Willma Bindley
Funeral services were held at Bracken Funeral Home for Willma C. Bindley with Rev. Reginald Merrifield officiating. Burial followed in Bear Lake Cemetery. Bearers were Alton and Charles Messenger, Allen Porter, Frank Sokalski, Floyd Utege and Walter Chase. Out-of-town mourners arrived from Findley Lake, Union City, Clymer, Sugar Grove, Busti, Lakewood, Sheffield and Cambridge Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracken Funeral Home
Willma C. Bindley
Reginald Merrifield
Bear Lake Cemetery
Alton
Charles Messenger
Allen Porter
Frank Sokalski
Floyd Utege
Walter Chase
Fred Cox
Findley Lake
G. Everett Bindley
Shirley Bindley
North East
DeForest Bindley
Clymer
John Williams
Jennie Bensink
Union City
Sway
William Russell
Howard Turk
George Russell
Sugar Grove
Harold Russell
Busti
Luceil Hagstrom
Lakewood
Isabelle Nickerson
Sheffield
John Oaks
Cambridge Springs
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Cory Arew High
Keystone Farinyy
Harminburg
Bnnwally Te Bos
Hie
Corry-Clymer
Penelee
General Telephone
Claude Hoffman
West Washington Street
David Buestik
Hill & Hill
Youngsville
Area Redevelopment Authority
Ar.a
Fim
Brue City
Maun
Ethias
Army
National Bank OF Corry
Fed. Dep. Ins. Corp
Ordfred
Stewart Udall
U.S
Susan Hayward
John Gavin
Back Street
Robert Rossen
Uniontown
Fayette
Tussy
Business Mirror
Willma Bindley
Artemis
Bennett
Christmas Angel
Corry Journal
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