Signal Tower Error Blamed for Fatal Wreck Near Johnstown
A head on collision between an express and a 39 car freight west of Johnstown Pa killed four crew members and injured two others. An official tied the disaster to a signal tower error routing the freight over the wrong track. Rescue teams battled wreckage as a priest conducted last rites for the dying, with the scene described as an explosion of twisted locomotives.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Fialleond Pon
BF. W. Stoopes
Pittsburgh
JD Tower
FL. A. McMurray
Westmoreland
Senates
P.M. Arcutt
J. F. Rie
Bittsburgh
The
Express
H. O. Clark
Asphawall
P. M. Wilhere
Areman
Clavie
McMurray
Clark
Meerby
Qu. Bulerbaugh
Seward Methodist Church
Jamestown Man Sentenced to Attica for Burglary
Jamestown resident Richard Himes, 25, was sentenced to one to two years at Attica by Judge Lee L. Ottaway after a December indictment for third degree burglary. Himes, of 18 Jefferson Street, had prior petty larceny convictions and probation before allegedly breaking into Jon Nelson's property in Ellery and facing further charges.
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Mayville
Lee L. Ottaway
Richard
Himes
Jefferson Street
Jamestown
Jon Nelson
Ellery
Jamenhyn
Fire at Man Near Plant at Warren
On February 18 Charles Robinson at the Hammond Tron Works fired a shot at a prowler seen around the plant at 12 47 am. He reported the intruder fled east along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks as police and Pennsylvania motor police searched the grounds and nearby railroad area without locating the man.
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Gordon Munn
Charles Musante
Paul Dellman
Gerald Conboy
K. W. Leeper
J. ©. Ruffs
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Robinson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Defense Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Support War Effort
Wartime plea urges Americans to buy defense stamps and bonds immediately to fund military plans and ships. The message calls for every penny as a personal contribution to freedom and national security on the home front.
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Xuy
Arrest Solves 1940 Hold-Up at Filling Station
Warren Pa February 18 1940 Howard M Zuck 24 of Tidioute pleads guilty to armed robbery and is bound over to the next criminal court term after being arraigned before Justice Tracy Greekland. He admitted holding up the South Penn Oil Company service station at about 1 pm March 13 1940 and obtaining $24.75. Deputy Sheriff Linder and state police provided the arrest. Walter Shaw 98 of Tidioute also pleaded guilty to burglary at a Youngsville home and was held for court. Morrison the attendant identified the youth with a face mask and gun who demanded the money and emptied the cash register. The car was seen passing before and after the crime.
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Tidioutte
Warren
Howard M. Zuck
Tidioute
Justice of the Peace
Tracy
Greekland
Zuck
West Hickory
Linder
Lb. G. Fobes
State Motor Police
Frank Morrison
South Penn
Zack
Walter Shaw
Youngsville
Morrison
Post House chef dies suddenly at Greyhound Post House
Dominick Bogolisi aged 54, chief at the Greyhound Post House west of the city on Roosevelt Highway, collapsed from a heart attack at work around 7:30 am. He had been ill with influenza recently but was thought to be recovering. Bogolisi had worked at the restaurant for a year and before that fourteen years for H. G. Oswalt Sr. in Indiana, Pa. His body was taken to Davison funeral home as relatives are sought.
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H. G. Oswalt, Sr
Indiana
Davison Funeral Home
Delay Inauguration of Fairhaven School Bus
Supt Ralph S Dewey disclosed delay of a bus program for Fairhaven housing pupils to ease overflow from the Junior High. Federal funds support transport, but several Junior High classrooms are strained. The Concord building could house additional pupils while enrollment shifts are studied, with possible bus delays pending spring enrollment.
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Airsport
Fairhaven
Sici
Supt
Ralph 5. Dewey
Concord
Supe Dewey
Mandlisg
Three Injured In Auto Crash In Jamestown
A 1942 sedan struck a roadside utility pole on Allen Street extension shortly after 7 30 PM Monday injuring three passengers. Genevieve Cox 23 of Falconer was treated and dismissed from W C A Hospital. Glenn Buck 21 of Falconer is at Jamestown General with head and neck injuries, condition good. Mable Tillotson 15 of Falconer suffered facial lacerations and shock, condition fairly good at Jamestown General.
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Jamestown
Allen Street
Lmits
Sterling Furniture Company
Genevieve Cox
South Worl Street
Falconer
Glenn Buck
Gross Street
Jamestown General
Hos~pital
Mable Tillotson
East Falconer Street
Kane Man 15 Held For Court On Robbery Charge
Lawrence man Chino, 28, of Kane, held for court after arrest by state police Kane sub station for robbing Andrew West of Yarnall woreet. He pleaded not guilty at Smethport hearing before Justice C H Heath and was held without bail.
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Kane
Ren
Lawrence Manchino
Andrew West
Yarnall Woreet
Manchino
Smethport
Justice of the Peave C. H. Heath
Radio Schedule Fragments Across Tonight's Lineup
A jumble of program times and show names outlines tonight’s radio slate. References include Redman’s and Kay Kyser hours, Burns and Allen, Quiz Kids, Fibber McGee and Molly, Fletcher Wiley, Olga Corte, Lum and Abner, and a veiled list of other titles across CBS and Blue Network. The fragmentary listing hints at a diverse mix of music, comedy, drama, and news segments.
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Uncle Walt
Eddie Santor
Kay Kyser
Kay Thompson & Co
My Meek
Fred Allen
Manhattan
Brad New
Guy Calloway
Basin St
Bond
Meade's
New Yorks
Congressionals
CBS
Fletcher Wiley
Olga Corte
Prescott
Lum
Abner
MBS
Giant
Radio Phosphorus Therapy Aids Leukemia Patients
Radio phosphorus treatment from the University of California shows relief for leukemia patients where white blood cells multiply. While not a cure, it permits improved quality of life and potential return to normal activity for some sufferers.
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Caliornia
Erie Council Faces Parking Meter Fight in Park
Erie February 12 discussion on installing parking meters as a city revenue measure grows tense. Finance Director Joseph C Martin urges action while Mayor Charles Huber and Police Chief argue over departmental control. The clash echoes earlier budget talks favoring meters to raise revenue without overburdening homeowners.
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Barber
Martin
Erie
Wounell
Joseph C. Martin
Chaslin Huber
Marin
Mastin
Auto Crash Sparks $25,000 Damage Suit
In Bria county court on Tuesday a $25,000 damage suit follows an auto-truck crash at 11th and Powell. Plaintiffs claim the truck owned by McCarty Trucking Co of Kansas City and driven by Wayne Springer injured Mrs. Haenel. Attorneys Marsty Spaedey, Baur and Marsh represent the plaintiffs.
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Bis
Vera Wwane
George Haenel
Bria County
Iman
Priel
Powell Avenue
McCarty
Tricknig Co
Kansas City
Wayne Springer
Furl Recovers
Jo List
McCarty Company
Springs Striack
Advance Call of Grand Juries Adjusts Meeting Dates
ERIE news reports a change in grand jury meeting times. Juries will report on the first Monday of the month preceding the trial month, shifting from the previous second Monday schedule. The order, approved by District Attorney Burton R. Laub, aims to improve efficiency by aligning juries with case dispositions and allowing more time for plea decisions.
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ERIE
Fey
Dudges
Miles B
Shiny
Elmer
Evans
Ansider
Iudrler Sesalans
Gyer
Tex Miner
Ile
Eyatem
Funeral Services for Mrs C Dana Cooley
Reverend James C Belmats of the First Baptist Church conducted funeral services yesterday at 2 pm at Bracken-Krating chapel for Mrs Dana Cooley who died Friday from burns when her clothing caught fire at a home near Corry. Interment followed in West Lawn Cemetery. Bearers included Allan Ver cailyes Victor Vermilyes more relatives and numerous neighbors attended from Warren New Haven and Russell along with other relatives and friends.
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James C. Belmats
First Baptist Church
Pana Conley
Corry
West Lawn
Columbus
Allan Vercailyes
Victor Vermilyes
Daha Hammond
LeRoy Capy
Alinn Vermilyes
Warren
Doris Cooley
New Haven
Conn
Victor Vermilyen
Frances Page
Charles Tebner
Russell
G. P. Hayward
Wesleyville
Reilly Raymond
Jefferson, Ohto
George Hudson
Iti
Vermilyen Raymond
Vermilyen Raymond and Children, Mr. Qyid
Jon Vall
Lenn Menhuisem
Clymes
Follows Sons Into Navy Gets Cook's Rating
William Wan, 42, a former American Viscose worker, followed his three sons into the U S Navy and has been rated as ships cook, second class, due to decades of civilian culinary experience. He is the son in law of Peter Foley of West Pleasant Street and awaits orders that may allow him to join his sons. Kenneth P. Wit and another son, both in the Navy, have served or are serving, with 24-year-old Watt the senior among them and Joseph A. Watt having over a year’s service. Another son plans to join soon as he waits his time.
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William Wan
American Viscose Corporation
United States Navy
Wait
Peter Foley
West Pleasant Street
Newallows
Mundville
Navy
Kenneth P. Wit
Capitol Open on Washington's Birthday Ordered
Harrisburg reports Governor James directs all state departments to operate February 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with full personnel, despite the date being a holiday, to accommodate the legislature in a special session.
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Harrisburg
James
Washington
Traveling Post Office First Bus Run to Harrisonburg Va
A traveling post office service starts a 140 mile run from the capital to Harrisonburg Virginia. The vehicle serves along the Wash region, marking a mobile mail delivery effort across the corridor.
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Ofice
T.8
Caspital
Harrisonburg
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