Erie Coroner Jury Blames Crane Operator in Fatal Dock Accident
A coroner's jury ruled James Doyle negligent for the death of Carl Arrickson 20, a dock worker from Sheffield, struck by a heavy crane hook at the Holland Street docks. Arrickson, starting his first day on the job, died of skull fracture and facial injuries after the hook slipped on a flat car. Doyle operated the crane at the time and the panel found improper procedure as the cause. No criminal action is anticipated due to lack of intent.
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Erie
James Doyle
8Th Street
Carl Arrickson
Holland Street
Sheffield
Arrickson
Doyle
Ayrickson
Ftay
Hamot
Thirty laid off as Central Penn Lumber Mill shutters
Dec 16 report from Sheffield states thirty men of the Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company crew were laid off after a permanent shutdown. The mill, once a major producer, has shipped away hundreds of millions of feet of rough hemlock stock the day the plant closed. Sixteen men remain employed and the firm says it will take at least a year to dispose of remaining hard wood lumber.
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Warren
Central
Pennsylvania
Sheffield
Johnsonburg Boy Burned in Plant Pipe Break
A Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, 15 year old was seriously burned when a pipe at the Castanea paper plant ruptured. The boy, Johnson, was struck by the liquid and suffered third degree burns over much of his body. He received first aid at Johnsonburg and was transferred to Community Hospital in Kane in critical condition.
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Kane
Dec
Rensus Johnson
Johnsonburg
Zere
Castanea
Johnston
Footwork In Proportion To Its Size
Fragmentary note discusses proportional footwork and special care for the subject, highlighting the contrast of foot actions relative to body size and the need for careful handling.
United States Warplane Output May Reach 50000 In 1943
The War Department foresees U S aircraft production climbing to about 50 000 warplanes annually by 1943 with expanded factories across the Midwest and on both coasts. Ford General Motors and Packard ramp up engine production as pilots and crews receive increased training.
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Devon Francis
New York
America
Washington
U. S
France
Europe
England
John H. Jourtt
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America
Army
Navy
Armed Services
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Bailet Us
Ateay
Middle West
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Ovei
Atlantic
Pacific
Seaboard
Cineinmedd
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
General Motors Corporation
Packard Motor Car Company
War Department
Corpus Christi
Tex
Pensicula
Miami
Jacksonville
Knox
United States
Driver Arrested After Penfield Pedestrian Tragedy
A 17 year old Penfield passenger, Charles Johnson, died after stepping into traffic from a car driven by Wilmer Garvin of Weed Ville. Police said the other car struck Johnson as it passed near Penfield. A patrol officer arrested the drunken driver at the scene. Johnson died at the hospital after motorists rushed him there.
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I Penneyvinia
Charles Johnson
Penfield
Wilmer Garvin
Weed Ville
Wight
Paurolman
Johnson
American Air Power Faces Two Oceans Challenge
The piece evaluates global air power, noting Germany as the major aerial threat and the Pacific war as a lesson. It stresses American strategy to project air strength across two oceans, with long range bombers and ships delivering aircraft to front lines through risky waters.
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Germany
Pacific
Erie voters set to raise tax rate for meters plan
City officials approve an increase in the tax rate and meter project. Monthly salaried workers will see a five cent raise, affecting about 1,000 meters downtown and 400 city employees, with an anticipated $25.0 million impact once meters are installed.
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ERIE
Der
Walter Works Department
Sorok Resigns From Pa Police Post
Charles Sorok resigns from the Pennsylvania Motor Police effective Tuesday December 1. He says he will take a new position not disclosed at this time and will remain in the Erie district. Sorok, praised as a top officer, helped solve many crimes during six years in Erie.
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BRL
Charles Sorok
Pennsylvania Motor’ Police
Secep
Sorok
Erie
Lawreres Park Barracks
Ilet
Small factory razed in Union City blaze
Union City reports a Saturday fire caused about 9000 dollars in damage to a small wood tuning factory owned by Prank Metyzar. Investigators suspect live wires caused the blaze. insurance will cover the loss.
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Union City
S Hawie
Grant Street
Maethers
Spamis
Husher
Renovo Division Train Wreck Delays Rail Traffic
A Pennsylvanian Railroad passenger train suffered a derailment near Johnsonburg on Sunday night causing delays. The engine left the track and injured a passenger. coaches remained on the wrecked section as investigators moved in.
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Tingway
Dee
Toashie
Renovo
Sb Pennsylvania Railroad
Kevan
East
Mill Pear
Novane Ward
Uel Teyteen
Bealls
Banker Killed After Auto Crash at Silver Creek
December 16 report states banker Allen J. Diefendorf of Silver Creek died after being struck by a auto. His wife sustained injuries as local burial plans unfold in Campharchia. Services expected at First Presbyterian Church with details to follow.
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Allen J Diefendorf
Silver Creek
Allen J. Diefendorf
Pirst Presbytesiat
Rey
Leslie Dovrechilt
Campharchia
Qiefendeat
Courant
Sireeb
Trent
New
S. Baral
Hya Simpena
Bird
Elmer Bartey
Wettonly
Kolingad
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