Weather and crime notes from Erie area report winter cold and incidents
The Erie area report notes a cold spell with temperatures around six degrees on Sunday morning. It covers a minor car collision, police court actions, guarding at a Route 20 bridge, warnings about fake railroad union solicitors, and Erie county employees receiving full month’s pay for Christmas. Also mentions Army recruits en route to Pittsburgh and a small car fire on Second Avenue. Governor James urges safe driving to reduce holiday casualties.
Laub denounces wild rumors of arrests in Erie
Erie December report quotes Attorney Burton R. Laub condemning unfounded chatter about arrests of public officials in Erie. He says rumors mislead the public, undermine morale, and erode confidence in city and county officials. No officials have been arrested now or will be in the future.
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Fifteen Arrested in North East Erie Gambling Raid
A Pennsylvania motor police raid at a North East Erie gambling establishment led to the arrest of fifteen people around 12:30 a m Saturday. Anthony Sherenge, 62 Clinton Street North Gast, was held for hearing by Justice M B Cushman after two dice games and a poker game were observed. A slot machine and 29 in cash were confiscated and visitors posted $5 surety for court appearances.
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Erie Station
Harry Stinnett
C. M. Mathias
John Meballiet
Nash
Shergenge
Justice of the Peace
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North East
Statewide Ration Plan Will Be Organized Soon
Harrisburg December 22 The Pennsylvania defense authorities consider a statewide rationing system for commodities at federal request. A Price Administrator plan is under study by the state council of defense and the department of justice to see if legal authority exists. A high official doubts the state has authority, but federal authorization is expected. The plan envisions a machinery like the selective service to set up quotas for each state. The state would supervise county and local operations under defense guidance.
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Hmarhisburg
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Department of Justice
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Rabbulgie Uline
Pomnibylvania
Defense
Oie County
Toca
Miraculous Escape After Car Struck by Train Near Warren Crossing
A 26 year old man at Pleasant Township narrowly escaped serious injury when his car was struck by a train at the south side crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Mohawk Street, Lawson. The wrecked vehicle was demolished yet he survived with minor injuries and was treated at Warren General Hospital.
Coatless Erie youth hitches 10 enlist Pittsburgh
An 18 year old Erie man Ray mond Zawisen arrived at the Navy recruiting office after an overnight ride, lacking an overcoat, and expressed a desire to join the service for national defense. He cited Trenton and Valley Forge imagery as motivation and listed Trent, Cam, and David Mewhortis among the recruiting staff.
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Erie
Pittsburgh
Raymond Zawisen
Uncle Sam
Navy
Trenton
Valley Forge
Trent
Cam
David Mewhortis
Three Hurt In Oil City Auto Crash
Three people were hospitalised with severe cuts and bruises after a Sunday morning collision on Prybury road three miles from Oil City. Norman Albough 41 of Oil City collided with R. G. Dolby 1 North Side Mys. Dolby and Vera Sheppard were injured. Harvey McDonald 29, of South Side, rode with Albough and suffered a gash from left ear to nose, a broken nose, and possible jaw injuries.
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Prybury Road
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City
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Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz list ten items with concise results. Item topics include Indian pipe, Jefferson Davis, a true/false distinction, the brain as item four, eight as a number prompt, execution by stake, a numeric degree, word usage, and the structure of legislative chambers with Upper House and Senate versus Lower House and House of Representatives.
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Jamestown Chief Offered FBI Post At Higher Pay
Mayor F. Roberts said Jamestown Chief of Police G Harry Nelson received an FBI offer at a salary 800 dollars higher than his current 2400 dollar pay. Nelson would prefer to stay, but may not at present wages. The mayor proposed raising police and officials salaries to 3000 dollars a year.
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Seon F. Roberts
Harry Nelson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Buffalo Livestock Market Report and Pittsburgh Produce Values
Buffalo livestock prices show hogs at 180 to 220 pounds steady to firm with some up to Friday's average around 11.75 to 11.85. heavier hogs 240 to 290 pounds average 11.50. cattle market active with short fed steers and helpers at 11.80 to 12.50, vealers and calves steady to 14.00. sheep and lambs firm to higher with good and choice lambs around 13.00 to 14.25, heavy ewes lower. Pittsburgh reports moderate fruit demand with apples and potatoes moving, while New York stocks rise on recovery hopes amid mixed war bulletins.
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