Meandering Pennsylvanian Briefs From War-Era Times
A local notes column reports a varied mix of civic updates and oddities. It covers a city club meeting, street equipment deliveries, and new tax stamp rules for autos. Missing youths are sought, a balloon in Ohio is reported, and warning against forged money remittance orders is issued. Police investigate theft of about $300 from an aunt. Church feast days and accidental deaths are noted, plus a faint weather aside and a car crash in Titusville. The piece closes with a broadcaster's domestic affairs program obituary.
Countywide blackout planned for Warren County
Warren County prepares a countywide blackout under the vigilance defense program. Police Chief George Haehn says plans advance for a three week window with a Baltimore Army Corps order required to set a date. Officer Geary Bonn named assistant blackout chief to coordinate with wardens and business compliance.
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Geary W. Bonn
Esis
Baltimore
Waren
Powell's Seek Truck Permit Hearing Tuesday
Powell's Coal Supply seeks common carrier rights to haul coal from Clifton and Jefferson counties to Corry and potatoes and farm products from within twenty miles of Corry to Pittsburgh. The request faces protest and is part of a series of hearings by the Public Service Commission, with other applicants including Clarence Emery Gannon and Youngstown Cartage Company seeking similar Northwestern Pennsylvania routes and connections through Erie, Waterford, Union City, Tioga, Titusville, Clarion, Kittanning, and Warren corridors.
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Powall
Trie
Powell
Freda F. Powell
Brontman Carriey
Clifton
Jefferson
Corry
Pittsburgh
Clarence Emery Gannoe
Ps General Transfer Lines
Pennsylvania
Youngstown Cartage Company
Erie
Waterford
Union City
Soll
Titmsville
Tlonesia
Clarion
Kittanningale
Lyons Tranisportation Company
Tne
Af Eris
Corny
Warren
Spring Creek
Garland
Navy's Plan to Produce 30 000 Pilots for Future War
Navy Secretary Knox announced a plan to train 30 000 sailors into pilots across 16 reserve aviation bases. The yearlong program includes physical conditioning, military drill, seafaring courses, and specialized training in communications and ordnance. Exceptional students would become highly skilled pilots, with rigorous marches and combat conditioning.
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Naval Reserve Aviation
Navy
Knox
Iit
County May Boy Air Raid Warning System
County officials move to spend 5000 to fund a local air raid warning system. Equipment from the Army will be installed after agreement on location, connecting with a central switchboard to alert wardens and fire crews in case of an enemy air threat. Some commissioners fear legality until enabling legislation passes the state legislature.
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County May Boy
Ian Live Acote
Operdtarty
Lo Tats Weise
Ku Tt
Cugs
New York
Tmat
Military Funeral for Youth in Tidioute
Sergeant Pilot Delbert Ellsworth McCool of the Royal Canadian Air Force received full military honors in Tidioute. He died in a January 26 crash near Uplands Ontario. The church service featured organ music by Sergeant Pilot Balls and a procession to the Tidioute Cemetery under military guard.
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Delbert McCool
Voin
Tom Montaealls
Tplatids
Royal Canadian Air
Canada
Relabeled Clearfield Cheese Released for Relabeling
Three thousand pounds of Clearfield Brand Chee Zee Pimiento Spread seized by the U S marshals office was ordered released to Clearfield Cheese Company of Curwensburg Pa for relabeling after the judge ruled the product adulterated and misbranded. The 150 packages in ten 2 pound boxes must reflect correct butter fat content with costs of libel proceedings and a $1000 bond for disposal.
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James
Jamestown
United States Marshal's Office
Harold P. Burke
Clearfield Cheese Company
Curwensville
Clearfield Brand
Principal of Franklin High School Dies Suddenly in Crawford County
Gerald D. Decker, principal of Franklin High School for nine years, died today while visiting relatives at Guys Mills Crawford County. Relatives say the death was caused by a heart attack.
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Franklin High School
Franklin, Pa
Gerald D. Decker
Guys Mills
Crawford Country
Second Fatal Traffic Mishap at Jamestown
Jamestown records its second traffic fatality of 1992 as a pedestrian crossing West Third Street near Fairmount Avenue was struck by a car driven by Paul Bodderl, 23. Norman Ward Abbott, 97, of 316 Steele Street, died minutes after admission to Jamestown General Hospital. Coroner Samuel T. Bowers cited a fractured skull as cause. Abbott survived by a brother Fred of Titusville and a sister Tie Porter of North Warren.
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Jamestown
Dent
West Third Street
Fairmount Avenue
P.m. Norman Ward Abbott
Steele Street
Jamestown General Hospital
Sammuel T. Bowers
Paul J
Bodders
Bowers
Cat Bodderl
Abbott
Boddort
Fred
Titusville
Tie , Porter
North Warren
Erie Vital Spot and Faces Bombing Raids
Erie officials heard Lt. Commander Singer urge readiness for air raids at a county meeting in the courthouse. Accompanied by Harry Douglas and two unidentified army officers, the group discussed civilian defense plans as Erie industries accelerate outputs that could draw enemy attention. The commissioners pledged to do everything possible for proper defense of the area.
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Erie
J. Singer
Washington
Harry Douglas
Singer
Army
Erte Industrie
Price Control Bill Aims to Curb Rent Increases
Erie report notes Roosevelt signs the new federal price control measure. It appoints a local administrator to set a ceiling on rents based on April 1 of last year. Landlords must justify hikes or face up to 5,000 dollars fine and two years in prison. Leon Henderson to oversee early enforcement.
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Tanilorehs
Whitava
Venta
Roosevelt
Robert Ghose
Samuel
Rossiter
Federal Matsure
Elays
Erie
Brie
Chase
Washington
Leon Henderson
Balloon breaks away lands near Albion in Pa
A Goodyear balloon broke away from its moorings near Albion Pennsylvania and drifted to an isolated farm northeast of town after gradually losing helium. A truck and crew were sent to recover it. no injuries were reported and the balloon was recovered undamaged.
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Pennsylvania
Wingfoot Lake
Akron
Ohio
Albion
Arroneca
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Saturn
35000 Auto Use Stamps Sold At Erie Post Office
Erie post office reports 35000 Uncle Sam auto use stamps sold by Saturday midnight. Charles Schloss, Dosimaster, says stamps cost 2.08 dollars and allow vehicle operation until July 1. Buyers also needed state inspection and a 1942 driver’s license.
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Erie Post Office
Saciny Pew
Uncle Sam
Erie
Charles Schloss
Dosimaster
Stanula
Franklin Post Office
Post Office
Believes Husband Prisoner of Japs in Wake Island Capture
Mrs Gertrude Swift McAnally reports her husband Winford J McAnally, serving on Wake Island when it fell, is believed to be a prisoner of war. A Marine officer told his parents that every effort is being made to verify his status and welfare and will be communicated when information is found.
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Silver Creek
Gertrude Swift McAnally
Ward Avenue
Stanley Swite
Ocorvery
Wiktord J. McAnally
Wax
Wake
Jnrents
Emmett W. Skinner
United States Marines
William J. B. McAnally
Colorado Springs
Col
Winford
Wale Island
Marine
Cicer
State
State College Plans New War Training Set Up
State College in Pennsylvania announces a new war industry training program to be offered free in 180 cities and towns across the state in partnership with the Federal government. The courses cover radio, refrigeration, illumination, optical instruments and motor freight basics alongside math, chemistry and physics, with registration to be announced locally.
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State College
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
Girogram
Keller
Coal and fuel ad and card of thanks notice
Fuel Feed Fertilizers 54 FOR SALE Giarion County Coal 25.50 per ton Earl J Messenger Columbus. Dis 38-829 10-28 1f NEW BETHUNHEM COAL Full Toads at 5.25 per ton Dial 34-401 Powell's Coal Supply CARD OF THANKS We with to thank all those who assisted is In any way during the ness and death of our mother Mrs Mary E Wade Especially we thank Rev Timms Rev Knapp and those Who sent flower Mrs Grave McCray Mrs Etta Proctor Mr and Ms Charley Wade Mrs Opal Wade
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Giarion County
Earl J. Messenger
Columbus
Bethunhem
Dial
Powell's
Mary E. Wade
Timms
Knapp
Grave McCray
Etta Proctor
Charley Wade
Opal Wade
Markets Summary and Prices From Buffalo and Pittsburgh Show Varied Tone
Buffalo market notes mixed livestock prices with hogs, cattle and calves varying by grade and weight, cannilians and Canadian offerings included. Pittsburgh produce and apples move steady to uneven, followed by stock market snapshot showing mixed direction with notable activity in steel and industries.
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Buffalo
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Prumuary Wistetriegy
Holden Hale Club
Revenue
Walter J. Kress
Lange
Us Corry
Murwood
Butler County
Howard Bishop
Gomge i
Netzler
Western Union Telegraph Company
Niagara Falls
Carl R. Rice
Mead Park Associaton
Office of Price Administration
Delaware
Maryland
Leo H. McCormick
OPA
Donald Boland
South Center Street
Paul Shields
Eile
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Blase
St. Thomas
St. Elizabeth's
Greenville
John Madigan
Wonder Wall
Alfred Wu
Brenner
Cory
Charles Engard
Werren
Walnut
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Titus Ville
Marion Sayles Teylor
Wupiser
Sheen
Mets
Warren County
Haehn
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Ylof
Pailippines
Francis B. Sayre
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Huon
Norman Ward Abbott
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Gale
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Croscutt & Gallup
Ad. Atkens Motor Sales
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Satoh Gil
Journal
Wattsburg
Bud's
West Bond Street
Phione
Ray Powers
North Center Street
Thompson
East Frederick Street
Ng Distemper
Miles
Garry
Paulry Farm
Storss
Spencer's Cash Mills
Doane's Hardware
W. Malt
Tady
Beavinl
South Street
Harry Hagaman
West Pleasant
Harry Hagamann
Aero Supply
Ihquire
Lemon Street
Center Street
Virginia Delicious
Rome
Maine
Spain
Associated Press
Sept
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Atlantic Refining
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix Aviation
Boeing Airplane
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Montgomery Ward
National Biscutt National Dairy
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Northern Pacific - Parsinomat
Secony Vacuum
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Tilaha
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Peninsi
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America
Ronald
Amy
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