Campaign to curb oil thefts targets junk dealers
Franklin and state police vow strong action as officers expand an investigation into oil thefts and the selling of stolen oil as junk. The drive, led by authorities including John Mehailick, pursues local junkyards and requires dealers to record goods and purchaser information under existing laws.
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Franklin
Civis Moter Police
John Mehailick
C. Bells
Stormey
Maurice Turing
City and Vicinity Budget cuts shrink 1940 plan
Erie Times notes city council ended its second budget session with 4620 dollars slashed from the 1940 budget and an additional 4220 in smaller reductions. The reductions were approved in just over four hours as a document moved through Monday afternoon deliberations.
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Erie Times
Ace Auto
North Center Street
Allegheny College of Meadville
William P. Toldey
Luneton
Gaylord Deeter
Cooperstown
Jeff
Loxtow
Titusville Lodge of Elks
B. L. Rodgers
Erie
Crawford
Park
Ige
Civil Asronputies Authority
Franklin ‘Aérocity
Franklin Club
Max Kurth
Ol Well Supply" Company
Ail Guy
Wellejus Bakery
No Relief Funds Available Endangered Cleveland Pleas
Hungry crowds in Cleveland faced a relief funds shortage as social workers urged relying on grocers for more credit and friends for aid. Gov Bricker refused a special session to provide funds, while city officials pressed for local and state action. The report also notes nearby cities’ crises and other local notices including church and temperance council meetings.
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United Prey
Cleveland
Frank Jones
com=modities corporation
John W. Bricker
Toledo
Dayton
Akron
Thas
Ohio
Columbus
Washington
Harold H. Burton
Minoriage license rise noted in McKean County
McKean county officials report a tripling in minorage license business after New York approved physical exams for license applicants. Ralph E. Scott, county register of wills and clerk of the orphan's court, spoke to Exchange Club members in Bradford last evening. Jamestown board of supervisors approved a $3,000 appropriation for lake welfare in Chautauqua County, with Chairman Martin P. Whallen presiding. A group of hunters rode Geer crossings near Kane, as a buck wandered through Evergreen park toward the business district before retreating. Mrs. Merle Besson and daughter, 245 Franklin Street, were admitted to Corry hospital. Governor Arthur H. James appointed P. Heisler alderman for the Fifth Ward. a companion’s rifle discharge injured Sam Rix ford in Rixford, with treatment at Mountain Clinic in Olean before returning home.
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McKean County
New York State
Ralph E. Scott
Register of Wills
the Orphan’s Court
Bradford
Jamestown
Board of Supervisors
Chaiman Martin P. Whallen
Chautauqua
Kane
Buck
Evergreen Park
Merle Besson
Franklin Street
Anne Alderman
Ab Corry Hospital
Wailahy
P. Heisler
Arthur H. James
Evie
Sam Rix- Thomas C. Gonynghamford
Rixford
Olean
City of Corry Notices Payment Deadline
Notice that all bills against the City of Corry must be presented or a payment made not later than December 20. Irene Mullen is the City Treasurer.
Coast Guard Seizes Nazi Sailors Aboard 49-Foot Yacht
United Press reports the Coast Guard seized a 49 foot yacht off the North Carolina coast with a group of German sailors aboard. Officials say the men, linked to a Standard Oil tanker crew, intended to contact a German vessel or sail home, and may be held pending U S Attorney action in North Carolina. They could be allowed to travel if they post bond.
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United Press
Washington
Coast Guard
United States
North Carolina
Republicans Gather to Consider Debt in Washington
In Washington the Republican National Committee plans a meeting to review its $700,000 share of the national party debt totaling over $800,000. The session will hear reports on fundraising and assess the party’s financial position as the 1936 campaign era fades and the next presidential year approaches.
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United Press
Washington
Republican
Democratic National Committees
Republican National Executive Committee
Former Corry Resident Dies in New York
Carl August Pearson aged 71 formerly of Corry died suddenly at 8 20 PM at his home on Frederick Boulevard Fairmont Park West Ellicott NY near Jamestown He had worked 25 years at Watson Manufacturing and had lived near Jamestown since leaving Corry 37 years ago Survived by widow Dora two daughters Mrs Shirt and Mrs Bellvin a granddaughter Mrs Lawson two great grandchildren and a brother John Holland plus several in laws and relatives from Corry area
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Carl August Pearson
Corry
Frederick Boulevard
Fairmont Park
West Ellicott
N.Y
Jamestown
Mr. Pearson
Watson Manuufacturing Company
Euclid Street
James' Town
Deserting sailor eager to return to fight
A 19 year old British sailor named Alexander Main Robertson, who deserted from a cruiser that helped escort the king and queen to Britain, said he is ready to return to serve in the war. Immigration authorities awaited deportation action as he hoped the British navy would overlook the desertion and not punish him.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
England
Alexander Main
Robertson
Hinge Souths
Snavely Praises Texas Aggies for 1939 Season
New York dispatch reports Cornell coach Carl Snavely lauding Texas A&M’s triumphant 1939 football campaign. The eastern champion Big Reds mentor calls Texas A&M’s performance a significant development and expresses a pleased view of the Aggies’ progress under coach Homer Norton.
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New York
Texas Aggies
Carl Snavely
Cornell
Big Reds
Sshavely
Spems
Erie City Follows Up On Fatal Bicycle Crash
A fragmented Erie City report describes a fatal bicycle accident involving a boy. Police and council discuss action as investigation continues into the injury and cause.
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Erie City
Erie
Coughlin
Domato Taveron
Huron
Judge Meck Assis Erie Civil Court Case
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a civil court proceeding involving Judge Meck Assis in Erie. It mentions a trial held this afternoon and references U.S. or state authorities, weapons, and rings. The text is garbled and unclear about outcomes or specific actions.
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Erie
G. Giacken
Venans Rye
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