Poll tax and 14th Amendment debate roils across states
The piece traces Southern anti poll tax petitions to Congress to invalidate election representatives from poll tax states. It notes the 14th Amendment's postwar purpose to protect Black citizenship, cites historical opposition and a failed Force Bill attempt, and discusses modern dilemmas about voting restrictions and representation across states.
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Congress
United States
House of Representatives
Thiere
Henry Cabot Dodge
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Cau
New York
Tews
Tennessee
Louisiana
Berlin fall debated by strategists amid war talk
Fragmented OCR text discusses Berlin’s potential fall and its impact on war aims, with references to military commentators and the idea of Berlin as a political center and symbol of German power. The passage is unclear but centers on the defense of Berlin and possible outcomes for Germany.
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Berlin
Ujuch
le Telt
Gierman
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Beriin
Erithiiny
Wien Ennis
Morrico City
Rest in bed best remedy for common cold find
A survey of science and medicine concludes that bed rest is the most effective treatment for colds for most people, with other remedies offering limited help. The book by Noah D. Fabricant cites nasal defenses and cautions against overuse of alcohol, certain drops, and vitamin overreliance while noting no proven cure.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Noah D. Fabricant
University of Illinois Medical School
Chicago
Zan Davis Publishing Co
Pabricani
Fabricant
Merl
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Biles Kohenary 1925
A fragmented page notes springlike weather in Corry with thaw hazards for motorists. Stockholders of Gorey Wig and Dome Association meet at Ajax building, launching an immediate charity drive. St Edward's parochial school plans its opening program Wednesday evening. J B Cass takes over Pylon restaurant management with remodeling and new equipment. Veterans of Foresters prepare another minstrel show for April at the High School auditorium. A partial solar eclipse is forecast for tomorrow, with viewing expected in our area.
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Wig and Dome Association
Ajax
J.B. Cass
European Hotel
Pylon
A. W. Thompson Peel
Veterans of Foresters
Fragmentary war article about battles and leaders in 1777
Disjointed OCR hints at Richmond on a battlefield and United States fighting Ehfeld and Washington. Mentions Washington’s war nap, 1777, and imagined outcomes if Hitler had triumphed, with references to Confederates and Rad armies.
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United States
Ehfeld
Washington
North
Hitler
Triumpi
Veteran Erie City Fireman Dies After Illness
Erie February 7 Captain Frank Mehler aged 74, a long time member of the Erie fire department, died at St Vincent's hospital after a brief illness. He joined in 1903, served 43 years as a fireman, and worked bicycle patrols and as a call man before becoming a regular in 1904. He also was employed at Griswold Manufacturing Co. at the time of his death.
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Erie
Frank Mehler
Erie Fire Department
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mehler
Rce
Griswold Manufacturing
Peach
Daily Dozen From Lie Medical Society of Pennsylvanks
One of the casualtts of war is increased hemorrhage from peptic ulcers among civilians. Abnormal mental and physical strain during war is the cause. Bed rest and restricted visitors aid relaxation and slow gastric movement. Anxiety must be removed as emotional stress worsens bleeding. Diagnosis of ulcer is confirmed by X ray. Extreme emotional upsets and changes in responsibility trigger recurrence. A serene life and quiet vacation help ulcer patients.
Questionable quiz page prompts from Page Six style puzzle
A fragmented trivia item lists seven questions and corrections on topics from classic literature to history and geopolitics. It references the Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Sassanid rulers, RAF bombers, Roosevelt nursing mobilization, Mesopotamia, grammar correction about visiting a granddaughter, dried fruit prunes, and World War era loyalties.
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Roosevelt
Mesopotamia
Albion
Maxim Litvinov
Soviet Union
United States
Philippine
Jury Deadlock in Police Chief Manslaughter Trial
Pittsburgh February 7 A jury failed to reach a verdict in Stowe township Police Chief William G. Duerr trial on voluntary manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of workers Edwin N. Schuler and Ralph H. Landefeld. Judge Henry excluded first and second degree murder counts, calling the case unique in Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
Stowe Township
William G. Duerr
Duerr
Eewin N. Schuler
Ralph H. Landefeld
Henry
Pennsylvania
Heroic Brother Saves Sinking Boy Ends in Tragedy
Lancaster Pennsylvania February recounts how Joseph Lutz risked his life to save his 9 year old brother Chester who fell through a tree hole at Conestoga Quarry. Joseph reached the edge and grabbed Chester but slipped and sank while workmen pulled Chester to safety.
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Lancaster
Joseph Lutz
Chester
Conestoga Orel
Joseph
Ration Facts Update On Stamps And Gasoline Rules
This weeks ration facts cover Meats, Pats, Ute-Book Four red stamps good through March 31 for stamps TH through 33 through April 28. Yb 275 and A2 through D2 good through June 2. Processed Foods Book Four Blue stamps 9 through Za and A7 and B2 good through March 1 with stamps 2 through 62 good through April 28 and B2 through M7 good through June 2. Luger Book Four stamp 3c good for five pounds through February 28. Stamp 35 valid for five pounds through June 2. Short-Book Three airplane stamps L 7 and 3 valid indefinitely per OPA. Gasoline 14-A coupons good for four gallons through March 21. B-5 C-5 B-1 good for five gallons. Buel Oil period four and five coupons and this years period one two three four coupons good in all areas. Period five valid in midwest one south. All coupons valid throughout current haying season.
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OPA
Midwest
County awards Remington Rand contract for voter list system
County commissioners awarded a $2,219 contract to Remington Rand Company to install a new registration system named the TVY A Voters Street List. The system aims to speed issuance of street lists and improve related election services, following nationwide use and high efficiency claims.
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Remington Rand Company
County plans new voter lists and street photogra phing system
The county will publish lists after advance notice and expects changes to the records. A new system will index and photograph street lists, reducing issuance time to a few hours. Remington Rand submitted the sole bid in response to advertisements. Melons and cucumbers share genus but differ by species, with cucumber being cucumis sativus, and watermelons classified as citrullus vulgaris.
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Remington-Rand
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