Erie Numbers Racket Shutdown After Police Leak
In Erie a numbers racket closed down Monday after information from police headquarters hinted at a new crackdown. Officer Eddie Allen received an anonymous threat, and Police Chief George J. Christoph ordered arrests of all linked to the numbers game. The operators had already shut down, with officials noting the stop may be permanent rather than temporary.
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Eddie Allen
George J. Christoph
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Christoph
Eric
Soviet push along Oder advances toward Danzig
Moscow communique says Konev strengthens flank east of the Oder and nears the Neisse river. Capture of Grossen Bobersberg and Christianstadt reported with 80 plus towns seized and 1009 Germans killed as Soviets drive through the Polish corridor toward the Baltic port of Danzig. Breslau and Glogau reportedly encircled then repulsed. Berlin cites Breslau garrison rejecting surrender offer.
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Gregory K. Zhukov
Oder
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Grossen
Bobersberg
Chrisianstadt
Christianstadt
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Jong
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Glogau
Berlin
Breslau
Red Army
Baltic
Danzig
Move Ladder To Avoid Falls In Farm Work
Moving ladders properly prevents tumbles when picking fruit and tending haystacks. Use the safe side and shift the ladder frequently to reduce risk of overreaching in farm tasks.
Snow damage at Chautauqua spared amphitheatre remains sound
Charles E. Peirce of the Chautauqua Institution said the vast amphitheatre roof survived weeks of heavy snow with only minor cave-ins on grounds. Workers and volunteer help cleared tons of snow while rain added weight, causing two nearby structures to cave in and park benches to suffer, with repairs already planned.
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Veo
Chautauqua Institution
Charles E. Peirce
Mayville
Westfield
Chanteuqua High School
Hursday
Bolin
Hall of Education
Peirce
County building not sold after public sale in Erie
Erie county commissioners found they had not sold a county owned building after a public sale. They believed a $5,000 bid from a man allegedly representing G Daniel Baldwin was accepted. The deed was tendered but Baldwin did not bid. The building, occupied by A J Mitchell Veterinary, will be offered again and bidders categorized.
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Erie
G. Daniel Baldwin
Byron Bain
Baldwin
A. J. Mitchell
Corry Leads Erie County Seal Sale Toward Goal
Corry leads Erie County in the Christmas Seal drive, reporting 1943 totals of 44,734.73 dollars with an average of 24 cents per person. Waterford follows with 801.35 dollars at 37 cents per capita, while Erie ranks third at 97,000 dollars and 31 cents per person. over 10,000 residents have yet to respond to letters and reminders as the association prepares year end plans.
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Corry Ted Erie
Winter
Services Yesterday for Lewis A Storer
Reverend GL Guyu of the Presbyterian Church led services yesterday in memory of Lewis A Storer. Old friends from local musical groups acted as bearers, with a former Aero 500 department escort. The service followed by burial prep at Pine Grove mausoleum, as relatives from Cutting attended from out of town.
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Vasor
Presbyterian Church
Lewis Storer
Harry Rhodes
Merle Amy
Ross Mead
Frank Brooks
Duard May
Ralph Ward
Willis Price
Lyle Wilcox
Aero 500 Department
Brecken-Keating
Pine Grove
Wilma Lowe
Archie Thompson Post
Earl Storer
Cutting
Cleopatra Pearl Drink Tale Inspires Digestive Remedy
An ancient Cleopatra anecdote frames a tale of two pearls dropped into wine with a striking claim. The ad then pivots to stomach and ulcer pain relief, touting Udes Tablets from Rexall Drug Stores with a double money back guarantee.
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Cleopatra
Uda
Rexall
Tax tips for filing 1944 income tax returns
Washington reports that most people will not have to figure their own tax for 1944. It explains two main groups: those with income under 5000 dollars and those at or above that threshold. It outlines Form W-2, the 1040 short form, and the 1040 long form, plus when deductions affect which form to use.
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James Marlow
Washington
Internal Revenue
Senate OKays Primary Bills
The General Assembly advanced the 1945 primary date from September 11 to June 19 to suit Pennsylvania voters. Petitions may circulate on March 10 and must be filed by April 6. the measure heads to the House with other changes already approved. The soldier vote legislation, pushed by a bipartisan group with Governor Martin, was also approved.
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Harrisburg
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
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Martin
Senate
House
Ate
Toment
Eat
Assembly
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