Heaviest Winter Storm Strands Roads Across Region
A severe winter storm paralyzed highways with eight foot drifts and heavy winds. From overnight through Sunday, eight to ten inches of snow fell, temperatures ranged from seven above to fourteen above, and state police warned that all attempts to move traffic were futile. Main highways were kept mostly blocked as plows struggled, while the Corry school district tried to stay open amid widespread closures.
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State Highway Department
Martine
Metwes
Somme
Dbub
Wattsburg-Gerry
Olymer
Bincley
Owen
New York
Corry
Spartansburg
Goncord Township
Sporlensburg
Highway Department
al Brie
Perockig
Five Desperate Prisoners Escape From State Prison
Philadelphia reporters detail a mass escape from Folmesburg State Prison as five inmates slip away in under three hours. One guard is stabbed while fleeing, three convicts are captured, and two long searches continue as authorities pursue ringleader Sutton and others across Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Losis
Folmesburg
slyiBele
Davietteny
Aikin
Claverice Telindert
Arem
Spencer Waldren
Wiliam Skelton
Waedlen
Robert J. Beveridge
Labor to Carry Portal Fight to Highest Court
Detroit February decision by Federal Judge Frank Picard dismissing Mt. Clemens Pottery Co claim keeps portal pay dispute alive but observers say it will have little impact on hundreds of similar suits. Industry and labor attorneys weigh prospects for Supreme Court review as the de minimis doctrine draws renewed attention.
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Picard
Associated Press
Detroit
Frank A.picard
Portal
Congress
Supreme Court
Mt. Clemens Pottery Co
Saginawich
Dominick Trial Opens with Jury Selection in Erie Court
District Attorney McLaughlin leads the Commonwealth in the Domnisit murder case as jury selection begins. Nine jurors from Erie are seated including Breess Brown Burton Church Colvin and Deeshole Larkwood McBride and Smith. Lawyers Mortimer Graham and William Tig defend Dominist. A storm delayed attendees but later selection continued with 69 of 100 jurors reporting. Prosecution aimed to hear witnesses by day’s end.
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Evie
Moon
Lawrence Breess
Erie
Thomas. J. Brown
Robert N. Burton
Elsa Church
Thomas Colvin
Henry C. Deeshole
George Larkwood
Waterford
Kathryn McBride
Clara 5
Smith
McLaughlin
Cas
Commonwealth
Robert Spader
Mortimer Graham
William Tig
Domnisit
Fire destroys Morton home at Spring Creek
Fire broke out around 8 30 p m Saturday evening at the Harold Morton residence three family members escaped unharmed but only a portion of belongings could be saved The blaze leveled the frame house and its contents estimated at about 3000 the fire reportedly originated from an overheated water heater in the bathroom and no fire department response was possible due to storm conditions insurance coverage was reported on part of the loss
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Herold Morton
Juni
Spring Cruels
Harold Moron
Morton
Lawence Morton
South Streets
Tames
Fire destroys Menlo Park dance pavilion in Pehwasie
Fire officials traced the blaze to an intermission moment at the Menlo Park dance pavilion in Pehwasie Pennsylvania. Co owner David Will Sof estimated the damage at about 25 000 dollars as dancers fled without hats or coats while fire crews fought the flames.
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Pewhasie Pereasie
Menlo Park
David Will Sof
Power Shortage Grips Britain Slowing Industry
Britain faces a severe coal shortage halting more than half the nation’s factories and forcing five hour daily electricity limits. About 4.4 million workers lose work as essentials like hospitals and food producers operate under constraints. Prime Minister Attlee faces Commons as ministers seek austerity measures to prevent a broader collapse of the economy.
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Associated Press
London
Attlee
Commons
Winston Churchill
Britain
England
Vewime
Euler Ane
Wales
Eler
Nogy
Feeiul
Laovile
Laovile Ebiefs
Connerva
Idye Press
Ministir Biilandel Shinvwelll
Shinyell
House of Commons
Watson
Fire Claims Babe as Bellefonte Home Burns
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania a fire destroyed a family apartment building killing a infant named Gilbert Petit. The child's father R ather Petit attempted rescue but was burned. Three families were left homeless by the blaze in near zero weather. A separate item from Butler Pennsylvania reports Paul Wild pled guilty to arson related crimes causing about 100000 dollars in damage and railroad wrecks.
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Bellefonte
Gilbert Petit
Duck E. Petit
Butler
J. J. Henicheck
Paul “Wild, BI
Butler Junatin
Freeport
Henicheck
Italy and Yugoslavia Sign Pacts Amid WWII Alignments
The article reports on Italy and Yugoslavia signing agreements as part of the wartime alignment shifts. It notes satellite nations Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Albania involved, with Georges Bidault presiding at the signing in Yugoslavia and the ceremony described as part of the broader World War II diplomacy.
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Renky
D'Orsiy
Westby
Gernee
Italy
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Pinon
Hye
Venezia
Ghia
Vila
Georges Bidault
Prysce
Foreign Ministry
Silo de la Paix
Yugoslavia
Almabeticel
Bidanit
Yugosavia
Sitire
Paix
Tullay
Yucaslayi
Hidanl Thet
Porig
Tcan
Federal indictment over 124000 short in Hauss office books
Kenneth Stumney, former Hauss ser fennial arms, indicted by a Federal grand jury on charges of knowingly falsifying accounts with intent to cheat the government over a 124,000 shortage. The case reflects alleged improper handling of official funds in a government office.
Storm and Gas Shortage Slows Industry Across Regions
Widespread travel disruptions and gas shortages force business shutdowns and worker absences. Rumors of harsher curtailments spread, though official directives limit further impacts. Steel, chemical and automotive plants report reduced output while winter weather hampers commuting and logistics. continued delays expected with ongoing fuel restrictions.
Five Hurt In Route 19 Crash Near Waterford
Five people were treated at Union City Hospital after a head on two car collision about a mile north of Waterford on Route 19 Friday afternoon around 2730. Kenneth Patterson and Bernard Rose were among the injured, with Mrs Rose suffering multiple fractures and serious body injuries while Mr Patterson had facial lacerations and possible internal injuries. Accompanying passengers Mrs Brovinus and Mr Brovinus, both of Bradford, sustained serious head, jaw and other injuries.
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Union City
Briday
Ld Rennet
Bernard Rose
Kane
Erie
8 Point
Waterford
Kenneth Patterson
Bradford
Union City Hospital
Patterson
Kenneth Brovinus
My Brovious
Rose
Fire Chief Urges Hydrant Clearings During Storm
Fire Chief Andrew Paulson asks residents near hydrants to keep them shoveled clear in the present storm. He warns clear hydrants may save lives if fires occur city wide. He also urges households to take extra precautions as some streets could be impassable for fire apparatus. The issue followed last night’s conditions causing anxiety.
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Andrew Paulson
Asd Uy
Daly
Corry Man Identifies Suspect in Local Robbery
Corry police cite two corroborating tips and ongoing Ohio leads in the armed hold up of the Community Loan Company on North Center Street. One bandit positively identified, another nearly so, both held in Akron awaiting extradition after cross-state investigation.
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Corry
John D. Flanigan
Cpl
Hubley
Community Loan Company
North Centerstreet
Akron
Flanigan
Sidney B. Elite
Ie Community Loa Company
Barnard Snout
Ohio
West Virginia
Ohie
Stout
Brent
Liv
Tie Farm
Spartans
Huh 5Ley
Ube
Pollve
Obier Tlinigan
Tocal
Thélrim | Waching
Tann Werr Spartansburn
Tob
Betts
Elston
Marie Schramling
Toni Offiés
Mien
Albany
M. D
Ohio City
Planigan
Governor Dutt
Harrisburg
Britvon
Vuching
Merle TaNiCike
Roy Alkens
T He Farm
Thurgan
Pl. Hubley
Browelyt
Wiel Fest
Frais Melle Vancise
Roy Aikens
van Cise
Sparta Road
They City
Imahnar
Va W. Tentey Street
Totfeel & Bulek
Alkene
Leavine
Aikens
Ubrary
Miss Schtamling
Community Loan Co
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Alki
Blindert
Norris Ordets
Wataven
Amy
Wallie Sultan
Prederick Tantite
Beveridze
Cee Lower
Bal Fiohe
Temulo
Waldren
Nooroth Hospital
Fabian Daly
Ronviets
Nori Philaddelphia
Suitom
Lindert
Sutton
Hieves
Dominick
Spring Creek
Paris
Hitler
Washington, Ely
Lie War Assets Administration
Washington
Orton
Hue Amajop Rubber Poncerna
Snokesmnmt
Vidthday
Furscent Corry
Weal
Ukine Pennayl
Vania Liv Company
Corty
Gistelbutiny Office
Warega
D. Armour
Bernard Stout
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