Seattle Quake Roils Northwest With Aftermath and Damage
An earthquake jolted a 120000 square mile area from Salem to Vancouver and Spokane. In Seattle a two story wall and a 50000 gallon water tank toppled while a car derailed from a six story hotel roof. Minor injuries reported, including a railroad fireman knee injury.
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Pacific Northwest
Associated Fresh Seattle
Passe
Northwest
Harry B. Greenlove
Northern
Pacific Roundhouse
Goodstreet
University of Washington
Seattle
Tie
Nyanpia
State Group
Bremerton
Puget Sound
Fisher Floming Mills
Ffi Cials
Frye & Go
Salem
Ore
Vancouver
B. C
Enine
Astonia
Ofo
Forquiam
Wash
Ilana
Spokane
Washington
First Ward Man George Wilcox Faces Charges After Disturbance
George Wilcox of East Church Street was arrested and held at police headquarters after allegedly disturbing the home of his father in law Daniel Bystry eky on East Street. A wife’s call to remove him preceded the arrest around midnight, an open charge was filed, and Wilcox was examined by Dr. Gillette for bruises. Treasury figures for February 13 show expenditures and debt changes with a rise from the previous day.
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George Wilcox
East Church Street
Moming Ater
Danial Bystry
Eky
East Street
Bast Church Street
Low
Gordon
Artested
Viewers hear arguments on school site amid Erie hearing
A court hearing in Erie discussed the Wiggers property on Test Avenue for a school site. Attorneys argued the owners could not find a suitable alternative and proposed a higher compensation while contesting price values set by prior viewers. No decision was made and further county court action was considered likely.
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Court House
Erie
Wiggers
Test Avenue
Corry Sehoat
Benin
Brenels Nagovski
Thie City
Attornay Widler L. Peake
Wie- Bers
Walter Hy
Scuitt
Schagi District
Mesers
Nagorski
Young
Hamsthold
Anta County
First Avenue
Myst
Bandits Escape with $13,000 in NJ Police Chase
In Haddonfield New Jersey two bandits eluded capture after a police chase. A 590 pound stash contained $3,000 in cash 8,000 in war bonds and checks. Seventeen shots fired as men fled the car one Englishman wounded and fled. A child is fatally burned in Philadelphia fire at an apartment house killing Jean Tinder three.
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Haddonfield
NJ. J
Flo
Joo
Eken
Philadelphis
Child
Philadelphia
Jean M. Tinder
Talelly
Inio
Sprioutly
Draftee Standards Lowered by Army Selective Service
The Army and Selective Service plan to lower draftee physical standards to the absolute minimum to meet monthly quotas. About 4 250 000 men previously classified 4 F may be reconsidered, with 60 000 new draftees sought in five months as replacements. Navy and Marine Corps cutbacks are scheduled, with waves for officers, enlisted personnel, and nurses to follow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Iwfective Service
USA
Mon Fur
Arny
Army
War Department
Amiulary
Hom
Navy
Marine Consention
Dntischarge
Philippine Airlines plane safe returns to Manila
A Philippine Airlines aircraft carrying 21 passengers, en route to Cebu, encountered bad weather near Legaspi on Luzon’s southern tip Thursday morning. The airline announced the plane is safe and heading back to Manila as communications were limited.
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Manila
Philippine, Airlines
Sinus
Toay
Cebu
Legaspi
Luzon Island
Parties Delay Pennsylvania Candidate Fight Weighs Harmony
In Harrisburg on February 15 1946 Republican and Democratic leaders agreed to delay candidate selections to seek harmony. GOP chairman M Harvey Taylor cited an impossible agreement on nominees while Democratic chief J Warren Mickle said delays would allow Philadelphia leaders to hear University of Pennsylvania dean Earl G Harrison on school policy. Names mentioned include Governor Martin Pomeroy Davis Bard Wagner Rice Black and Ramsey.
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Harrisburg
M. Harvey Taylor
GOP
Repubican
Republica
Martin
U.S
Sen
Andytace
Pomer U
James J. Davis
David L. Lewrette
Pittsbburgh
John J. Kane
Alleghany
J. Warren Mickle
Pebni
Philadelphia
Guy E. Bard
Lancaster County
Friends of
Ener O. Harold Wagner
John 8. Rice
Adams County
Interior County
Ramsey
Black
Rice
Kane dog dies saving boy from mountain lion
A heroic 11 pound Kane dog shielded a boy from a nearby mountain lion attack. The rifle jammed forcing a state police officer to fire two shots ending the beast. The boy survived though the dog died from the injuries sustained in the encounter.
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Kane Dog
Boy
Mountain Lion
Beosy Sane
Jon
Ted
Che
Rea
C. Stacy
Stacey
Ds. i H. Mccleeny
McCleery
Bulletin items include labor talks and wartime trials
AP dispatches report a noon meeting setup between President Wilson and UAW leader Thomas after a wage negotiations pause. Also noted is a Russian prosecution claim accusing Frank of mass killings and a U S court martial verdict in Kentucky. Treasury debt plans disclose nearly 3 billion in debt reduction. William Lynett, Scranton editor and publisher, dies at Mercy Hospital.
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Scranton
William
Lynett
Stanton Tins
Mercy Hospital
Ile
Lackiwatina County
Hue
Stanford Hose Issues Settled After Active Meeting
Stanford Hose Company held an evening session to settle internal differences and approve officers and plans. The group discussed safety director recommendations, civil service status, and voted to donate 4000 dollars from the firemen’s fund to Memorial Hospital.
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O'Hare
Sinford Hose Company
Renores
Uolicernifns
Ray Laycie
T He
Relton
Stanford Fine Company
Helle? Pine
Sun
Memorial Hospital Fund
A. Getter
Memorial Bund
Hugh A. O'Hare
Hospital
Storm Damage Reported in Clymer Area
The Clymer area endured strong winds causing notable property damage. A barn on Ralph Thompson farm west of Glynd was torn, a roof section on a large structure sustained extensive damage, and a new Emblem Service building wall collapsed. The Clymer Telephony Company reported all rural lines down by the storm.
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Clymer
Clymér “Telephony Company
Blizzard Hits Corry District With Early February Snow
A severe winter storm struck the Corry district in February, bringing heavy wind and slippery roads. Temperatures fell well below expectations as forecasts noted record lows, impacting deliveries and outdoor activity. Fire and weather dispatches reported unusually low readings across western areas and near regional airports.
Polio Fund Here Closing Today Total Reaches 1476
Polio drive winds down as local supporters report 1476 dollars raised. Robert Rumbaueh announced the fund total with donations from coin cups across town and pledged further gifts to aid county emergency needs. Funds will be sent to chairpill Charles Schloss and Philadelphia resources will receive the balance for ongoing relief.
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Robert
Rumbaueh
Corry Ladue
B. P.O
Bumbaught
Charles Schloss
General County
Mnorrow
Lebanon accuses Britain and France over Levant crisis
Lebanon charges Britain and France with violating sovereignty in the Levant and demands immunity for their actions. Officials say Western troops presence violates territorial integrity and challenges regional stability as tensions rise.
Red Cross Campaign Set to Open March First
The Red Cross Chapter held a meeting at Myrtle Cemetery to plan the campaign for next year. Wilmer Waterhooke is appointed campaign chairman and will develop methods to raise the quota, aiming for completion by March with a reduced goal from last year's 17,000 to about 8,500.
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RED Cross
Corty
Wear
Wilmer W. Waterhourn
Waternow
Boens
Mareth
Shaftes
Wage-Price Plan Provides Wider Hire Across Industries
The administration released a long debated shift in wage price policy last night, signaling broader hiring in all industries and the possible end of the big ties that held wage controls in place. The move reestablishes wage controls and aims to stabilize markets during a period of continued economic adjustment.
Truman Expands Wage Price Policy Amid Protests
President Truman tightens the wage price policy aiming to curb inflation and boost production. AFL voices disapproval calling the plan unsatisfactory while steel industry talks press toward a settlement as officials outline BOiles and Bowles overseeing new controls to speed price adjustments and wage hikes.
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Washington
AFL Today
Truman
Americas Federation of Labor
William Green Sa
Phalve Bt
Chester Boyles
Chase Buys Wayside Market On West Wayne Street
Lynford G Chase and wife plan to take over Wayside Market on West Wayne Street next Monday morning. Chase, a former Army serviceman, will run the store with full effort, promising a meat service addition and store improvements.
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West Wayne Street
Lynford G. Chase
Welltown Corry
Wwo
Peter A. Russe
Apt. Chase
Mershan
Serview
Army
Sueni
Chia
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Lebanon
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Bey Prangte
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