Army Navy College Qualifying Test Set for March 15
Pennsylvania announces Army Navy College Qualifying Test on March 15 in high schools and colleges statewide. Dr. Francie Haas urges all eligible students to test, noting eligibility for the Army Specialized Training Program and Navy College Program with tests distributed by War and Navy Departments and the U.S. Office of Education.
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Industrial gains in two counties exceed state in past decade
A 1940s survey by the Bureau of Business Research shows Crawford and neighboring counties posting the largest postwar gains in factory employment in the state. Prewar factory work averaged 25,417. wartime peak reached 45,189 in 1943, with 1943–10 months exceeding prewar levels. If postwar activity drops to 1935–39, declines would cut about 19,772 wages and 48 percent from 1943 levels. table lists yearly wage earners and index figures.
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Crawford
Gorsy
Martin Not Worried By Democrats Move With Rhodes
The Democratic decision to enter Judge Chester H. Rhodes in the Republican primary against Judge Arthur H. James drew a quick reply from Governor Martin. Rhodes already has Democratic backing, while James, named to the court to fill a vacancy, has years of service and support from the party. A separate challenge came from Henry Arthur Morris of Mahinny City Schuylkill County, seeking the nomination for state treasurer with Ramsay S. Blok supporting party efforts.
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Harrisburg
Chester H. Rhodes
State Superior Court
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Marti
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Boya
Sremied
Henry Arthur Morris
Mahin
Ny City
Schuylkill County
Ramsay
Blok
Negro girl awarded 1250 verdict in assault case
In Maeville a 14 year old Negro girl from Silver Creek, Deasie Louise White, won 1250 in damages from Prank Voss and partner after a shooting incident injuring her. The case, filed in county court on a second degree assault charge, had a prior mistrial and is set for retrial in March.
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Bootlegger Indictments Set for County Court Trial
Twenty years ago five bootleggers were indicted and scheduled to face trial in county court at Brie Wednesday and Thursday this week, according to the district attorney’s office. Corry Rotarians will host the Kiwanis at a joint banquet and social at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening. Wilbur Hull, returning to Erie from Corry after a day of business, died of a heart attack on the afternoon train Saturday as the train arrived in Erie. Weather records were shattered by a 20 degree below zero reading, the coldest in four years, surpassing last year’s 13 below on February 24. Mathew Schark, a former Corry resident, died yesterday at St. Mary’s Home in Erie, aged 80. George Clark, injured at Ajax Iron Works, is resting at home. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Paxson on February 17 in North Center street. Ning Proper and John Sullivan were married Sunday evening at the home of Edward Hewitt, with Alderman G. H. Gordon presiding. present were Earl Kessler and Mrs. Estelle Tarnes.
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Erie
Ithis City
Wilbur Hull
Mathew Schark
Corry
St. Mary's Home
Mr. Schaai
Germany Defies Harmony In Propaganda War
Sigrid Schultz notes Germany’s relentless attempt to reassert dominance through anti Russia messaging. She argues the aim is to mislead free nations into fearing Bolshevism and accepting German victory by ignoring the true will of peaceful Russians seeking stability and peace.
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Sigrid Schultz
Berlin
Chicago Tribune
Jonson Speenen
Vina Taut
Geran Jedders
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Rusia
Gevoli
Allied Beachhead Hold Against German Breakout
A wartime dispatch reports German forces attacking a beachhead near Anzio and Formia repulsed while Allied forces, including the cruiser Mauritius, shell enemy positions. The Allied Air Force maintains round the clock strikes to support ground troops as attempts to wipe out the beachhead continue.
Union City Man Killed in Crash
Union City Feb 18 Floren C Grant 53 of Cleveland a former Union City resident was fatally injured in a brace crash near Easton Pa late Monday night Grant was crushed in the wreck and died at the scene He was enroute from Cleveland to New York with a freight load when his truck left the highway between Easton and Bloomshire The body was taken to Glenn Funeral Home for services Saturday after 1 pm Survivors include his wife Trenc in Cleveland and several siblings Memorial plans in Harrisburg for a nationwide Memorial Day radio program from Gettysburg Battlefield announced by Governor Marlin
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South Main Street
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Roy
Cleo
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Ray
Riverfalls
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Eimene
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Cartwo Ahora
Albert Bishop
Memorial Dax
Harrisburg
Goysmors
Gettysburg Battlefield
Pennsylvania
Edward Marlin
Award Air Medal to Wesleyville Flier Orie
Ernest Brine, physician from Wesleyville, awarded the Air Medal for more than 100 mission hours in Burma and India theater. Stationed with the Quartermaster Regiment, US Army Forces in China Burma India, he aided forward lines by parachute drops delivering food, mail, medicines, and supplies under enemy fire.
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Air Corps
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Burrit
State Hoors Warn on Farm Deferments
Harrisburg agency states workers lose draft deferred status the moment they no longer meet farm deferment criteria. Washington orders to review deferred farm workers as long as registrants stay on the farm producing enough to justify deferment under the Tydings Act.
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Harrisburg
Selective Service
Jon Washington
Indicted Draft Dodgers in Philadelphia Face Charges
In Philadelphia 108 men were indicted on charges of failing to report changes of address and now face counts of willful failure to obey induction orders after a lengthy investigation by the U S attorney. The case labels them as willful brute dodgers.
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Seven Crashes Near Washington Reported in Naval Incidents
Feb 1 Washington reports a final series of crashes in the capital area. Naval aircraft, including four of a six plane squadron, were involved with casualties and personnel details not released. A twin engined transport crashed near Gaithersburg Maryland injuring four crew members.
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