Governor Defends State Liquor Control Board
The Werner administration defended the acting monopoly amid shortages of liquor products. Pennsylvanians face limited bottled goods while critics urge reform. Laurence Scr edge cites law defects not the laws, urging a competent board to avoid politicizing liquor control. Governor-elect Martin declined comment on shortages and potential dismissals. The board currently has Gelder and Wagner with one vacancy and no minority member in years.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Werner
Uquor
Iquor Board
Vhiet Ecutive
Philadelphia
Laurence Redge
Pennsylvans Alcoholic Beverage Control
Sdredge
Theversity of Pennsylvania
Squor Control Board
Edward Martin
Indiantown Gap
Martin
Fredrik T. Gelder
I W. Worrell Wagner
Gelder
Wagner
William S. Bial
Wager
Arch
J. Twing Rooks
James
Dunkirk Youth High in Exam for Cadet
Jamestown and Olean examinations show Henry J. Williams III, son of a Dunkirk Observer general manager, highest in the West Point admission tests with 609 points. Wendell Standley of Westfield close behind with 508. Standley and Williams are nominated as principal candidates by Rep. Daniel A. Reed of Dunkirk.
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Jamestown
United States Military Academy
West Point
Olean
Henry J. Williams
Henry 1
Williams
Dunkirk Observer
Wendell Standley
R. D
Westfield
Daniel A. Reed
Dunkirk
Standley
Indictment Won In West Bradford Wife Murder Case
Frank E Heffner 54 of Bradford was indicted by a McKean County jury for murder in the October shooting death of his wife Helth 54 at their West Washington Street home The grand jury sat in Smethport and returned a true bill after hearing 10 witnesses The trial is set for January 1 Heffner jailed since October 8 will be defended by attorneys Mutealaugh and Johnson with Willson named as special assistant to the district attorney
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Bradford
Frank E. Heffner
Helth
Washington Street
McKean County Court House
Smethport
Hefsher
Albert W. Johnson
Charles G. Hubbard
Joseph P. Willson
Claude Shattuck
Two Corry Women Hurt in Jamestown Crash
Mary Knowlton 49 and Kathryn Green 20, both of Corry, were treated at Jamestown General Hospital after a two-car collision at Hall avenue and West Sixth street. Knowlton suffered forehead and nose injuries. Green had loosened teeth and facial bruises. Driver Joseph Peruceli 26 of Cambridge Springs and Clifford Swanson 46 of Utica Street were involved. Dorothy Anderson 24 of 60 Chambers Street sustained a cut hand and facial bruising in a separate fall at the Hotel Jamestown yesterday.
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Jamestown
Mary Knowlton
Corry
Kathryn Green
Jamestown General Hospital
Hall Avenue
West Sixth Street
Knowlton
Miss Green
Liens Filed Against Recipients Property In County
State Department of Public Assistance moves to take ownership of recipients property via sever deeds filed in the courthouse. Recipients sign reimbursement agreements recorded to become liens on property. Spokesman cites protection of interest, marking a first such move in the county.
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State Department of Public Assistance
Recorder’s Office
Iis County
Cold snap blankets roads as frigid spell grips district
Night temperatures rose but highways remained icy with seven inches of snow in the northwest and one to three inches in central and northeast counties. A 30 mile wind eased this morning while Philadelphia faced a record frigid spell and oil rationing offices saw crowds. the OPA pledged to prevent heatless homes with temporary rationing if needed.
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Mercury
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Federal Weather Bureau
OPA
Radio schedule roundup of evening programs and guests
Tonight's lineup lists NBC offerings with Ginny Simms, Horace Heidt, and Fibber McGee and Molly plus Red Skelton. CBS features Lights Out, The Mirror, Al Jolson, and Suspense. Other items include Burns and Allen, This Nation, Murder Clinic, and Farm and Home.
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NBC
Ginny Simms
Horace Heidt
Hob Hope
Red Skelton
CBS
Mirror
al Jolson
Burns
Alien
England
Ww. Brockington
Walter Cassell
Mystery Aches and Pains Promoted by Borsoma Tablets
An old advertisement-style fragment touts mysterious aches and back pain relief from Champian’s Borsoma Tablets. It urges readers to demand the tablets at local stores and promises quick improvement, mentioning support from Thomas son’s Borsoma Tablets and Golden Lay Tablets as alternatives.
Corry Native Promoted to Lieut Colonel Rank
Former Corry boy Lyle A. Clough, once of Pittsfield, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel. He now heads twelve offices in the Quartermaster General's Headquarters and serves as chief of the chemistry department. His friends in the city are pleased by the promotion.
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Ward
Lyle A. Clough
Corry
John Clough
Pittsfield
Col. Clough
Mrs Maude Evans Dies at Home Near Bear Lake
Mrs Maude Evans wife of Harry Evans died at the family home on Goshen road two miles north of Bear Lake Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the late home Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock.
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Maude Evans
Harry Evans
Goshen Road
Bear Lake
Weather Balloon Found Trapped in Tree in Union City
Union City resident Paul Middleton discovered a Weather Bureau balloon snagged in trees on his farm about four miles from town. The craft, released from Willow Run bomber plant in Michigan, carried a Sounder-Track box recording temperature pressure and moisture. The nylon parachute and instrument box descended as air pressure released, with readings to be mailed back to Willow Run for recovery.
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Union City
Java
Paul Middleton
RDB
US. Weather Bureau
Willow Run
Ypsilanes
Mich
Roadway Transport Corp Names In 20000 Damages Suit
Erie December 15 The Roadway Transport Corp Michigan was named defendant in a $20000 suit for damages filed Monday by Maurice J Coughlin for Harriet Patton 21 daughter of George Fulton of nearby North Bast Erie. She alleges permanent facial scars and paralyzed voice due to a head on collision about 16 miles past Erie on Route 5. The plaintiff drove a car and was struck by a Roadway Transport Corp truck hauling a trailer at a hilltop pass, making avoidance impossible.
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ERIE
Transl. Corp
Michigan
Maurice J. Coughlin
Harriet Patton
George Fulton
North Bastnt
Strael
Trnsell Corp
Cinviss
Missing in Action Gunner From Emporium Pa
Anson F. Rizzo a 30 year old gunner and bombardier in the air corps, is reported missing in action. He enlisted last April, trained as bombardier and radio operator, and went to England via cruisers arriving in October. Telegram from Washington cites missing status as of December 6.
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Emporium
Anony F. Rizzo
Mikhnul Riva
Portage Street
Adjutant Genéral’s Office
Washington
Air Corps
England
Salvation Army Christmas Baskets Drive Expands Citywide
Adjutant Joby Morrison leads the Salvation Army Christmas relief effort to aid needy families. Donations are sent to Morrison at West Dying Street as checks arrive, funding baskets to bring holiday cheer to local households.
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Salvation Army
Joby Morrison
the Salvation
Loch
Adit
Morrison
West Dying Street
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South America
McKean CO
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Chiropodist
Erie, Pa
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Cortland Apples
U.S
Tangerines
Ohio
Wheaties
Fea
Lindsley's & McCandrew’s
U Reege
Santo
Citizens National
Famy Ws
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E. Guignon
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