Reach Second Sand in Carter Hill Test Today
A Pennsylvanian oil field update states drilling resumed Friday in the Carter Hill area. The second sand test is expected within the next day to two, with operators Ed Drisielion Lewis Run and Frank Hatch Bradford overseeing completion gear and crew shift to a smaller fillmeter unit as work continues.
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Carter Hill
Zu Fei
Dilitinee
Guinermie MgUlMes
Ubher Wes
Ed Drsieliwn
Lewis Run
Feanots Hatch
Bradford
Zoning bill faces split as council votes loom
City council members weighing a revised zoning ordinance show split positions. Mayor Kinley backs the measure while George Besson opposes it. Walter Sweet supports the changes after a hearing, Fred Barnes remains undecided, and Robert Price demands broader backing before voting. Barnes may hold decisive sway as he recovers from illness.
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Besson
Barnes and Price
Kinley and
Sweet
Corry
Cornel
Fred Barnes
Sugar Boost Assured by International Council Plan
The International Emergency Fund Council allocated the United States sugar to raise per capita supply by about 17 pounds this year. Americans will reach ninety pounds of refined sugar per person, up from last year’s 72, with pre war consumption averaging 96 pounds. Distribution aims at wall, industrial, institutional, and consumer uses through direct shipments.
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Associated Press
Washington
International Amergency Fond Council
United States
Pacific Fleet resumes full postwar maneuvers in wake of demobilization
Bulletin reports the United States Pacific Fleet is fully operational again and preparing for next week's drills. Admiral John H Towers says forces recovered from demobilization and are ready for action. Also noted are a large explosion in Utica Towntown Chicago injuring at least 12, a missing man, and Paul Y McNutt planning to resign as ambassador to the Philippines with talks on U S bases in Manila.
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Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
United States Pacific Fleet
John H. Towers
Pacific Feet
Utica
Fon
Towntown Chica
Mipding
Manila
Paul Y. McNutt
United States
Philippines
Survivors of Byrd crash ship flown home by Navy
William George Henry Warr of Reading is hailed as a hero by his parents and sister as he returns from Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition. The machinist’s mate joined Lieut. Ralph Leblanc and others in a perilous crash flight, aiding in the rescue and saving Leblanc from a burning plane before frostbite forced his amputation. Warr and fellow airmen were flown home after the Antarctic mission.
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Byrd
Washington
William George Henry Warr
Reading
Navy
Admiral Byrd
Phim
William Wart
Mabel
Jean Zyoyer
Shoemakersville
William Ands
Buddy
William
Umer
John L. Sullivan
William Henry Keams Jr
Boston
Moss
Owen
McCarthy
Sononty
Calif
James Fiskin Robbins
San Diego
May
Fiineman
Hleut
Reams
William and
Robbin
Ralph P. Leblane
St. Martinsville
Leblane
Lieut
Hearn
Warr
Rabbinu
Leblanc
East Paralyzed by Storm and Cold Across the East
Snow and winds crippled transport from Maine to the Carolinas, with at least 45 dead. Delays closed roads and schools across 8 dozen states while New York City and Washington's hubs faced heavy snow.
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Associated Press
Windern Seaboard
Tron
Carolinins
Newfoundland
Sea
Lake Sticross
Long Island
N. C
United Nations Security Council
Che Tolley Alalus
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Pennsylvanic
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Delaware
Maine
Dickenson County
New York City
la Guardia
Newark
N. J
Washington
Tomnan
Pennsylvania
Timer
Tyansen
Highway Safity
Pennsylvania ‘Turnpike
Arrested Corry Man In Shooting Incident
Richard Rowland reported Merle Blakeley, 934 W Washington St, shot his dog on West Columbus Ave. Blakeley was arrested for disorderly conduct, confessed to the act, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and to appear at a hearing today.
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Merle Blakeley
North Corry House
West Washington Street
West Columbus Avenue
Richard Rowland Shorty
Washington’ Street
Rowland
Blakely
Blakeley
Hiond
Thei Romulf
Myers Warns Flood Control Doom Amid Budget Cuts
In Washington on February 22 Senator Myers urged that flood control projects risk failure if construction is delayed or blocked by budget cuts. He warned that postponement could jeopardize protections for towns in Pennsylvania such as Wilkesport, McFeus Rocks, and Plitis- Suuawney, where floods have repeatedly caused damage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capital Hill
Taft
Ohio
Vandenberg
Michigan
David R. Lillenthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Ion Soft
Soviet
Russia
Yeb
Lilienthal
Taylor
Tdaho
Chives
Newavies
Ico
Senate
Truman
Myers
Aswunbateny
Hood Control
Senatoy Myers
Dpa
Boll
Dolla
Budioh Rilke
Nellea
City Engineer Williams yet to authorize 1947 tax books
Local records indicate City Engineer Don Williams has not received authorization from the City Council to prepare the 1947 tax books. Delays stem from past miscommunications and late book deliveries from suppliers, complicating the start of tax collection. A report from City Treasurer Mullin notes Williams could not proceed without official approval, delaying work planned for early February.
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City Enginee
Don
Williamly
Subyi
Teller
City Censurer
Trene Mullen
Williams
Codell
Wiliams
Jouens
Guy Tusasur
Trene M
Mullenum
Thuwsday Wyerine
Tournal
Treaurer
Mares
Grote
Avie Pupose
Gily Connell
Willan
Mullet Jeter
Mullen Alsig
Williame
Tresstier
Tor
Don D. Williams
Reveal New Camera To Turn Out Board 10 Meet
New camera technology promises instant photos without processing. The Associated Press reports a consumer model may enable quick snapshots, zero film handling, and immediate review. The Corry School Board plans to discuss a proposed building project and may hire an architect to prepare plans, aiming to move quickly if conditions improve.
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Associated Press
Nmiw
York
Corry Board of Education
Wession
Wra
Gram
Serioul
Chopk Board
Fourth Ward
Unis
Bubjng
Department of Publc Instruction
Harrisburg
Corry
City Agencies Share One Third Of Municipal Costs
A survey by city treasurer Irene Mullen shows police and fire departments account for about one third of total expenditures. Total costs rise to 9804,492 with hydrants and street lighting major components. building maintenance, salaries, supplies, and miscellaneous items fill the rest. The report itemizes allocations for labor, salaries, office expenses, and repairs, noting minor percentages for snow removal and other services.
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Corey
Duvine
Irene Mullen
Iso
Snow Remoyil
Westfield Burglary Probe Narrows Suspect Group
Police in Westfield Wyoming probe a suspected gang linked to a Thursday burglary. Investigators say an alibi covers the group, a car tied to the theft was moved from Erie and abandoned, and items including beer and drinks were reported missing.
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Erie Group
Msi bYenk
Mtio Tralina
Owib
Paulgun Snen
Meiday
Westfield
W.Y
T Hat
Xlor
Toeat
Westfield Group
Plu
Ule Aibke
Erle
Ene
Uberod
Erie
Colt
Wybe
Discovery Saves Heavy Fire Loss In North Central Street Home
An early discovery of smoldering fire in the stairway of James Sinare residence on North Central Street confined the blaze to a closet and first floor toilet room. Firefighters from No. 1 and No. 2 stations arrived after Mrs. Sinare woke to smoke, keeping damage to the stairway and walls, with losses listed in the several hundreds. The origin remains undetermined though suspected matches in a hunting coat. no electrical faults found. The home is the former John Fuller property.
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James Sinare
Sinare
No. 1
Tims of Scovery
Beorehe Blake
John Fuller
Cenett Street
Tragic Missouri Fire Claims Family of Seven
A house fire in Nevada Missouri killed Mrs Betty Graham and her five children aged eight months to nine years after a heating stove exploded trapping them in one room. The victims were Ollie, Wayne, Freda, Marjorie, Mary Sile, and Mrs Graham, all residents of the home on a Roll-1 road assignment.
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ADC
Nevada
Moth
Betty Graham
Ollie Lee
Wayne
Freda
Marjorie
Mary Sile
Babson Advises Diamonds and Antiques as Capital
Babson Park February 23. The article urges buying diamonds rare rugs and antiques as investments part of capital. It notes the seller may gain as heirlooms, while buyers may enjoy use, and recalls refugees who saved wealth with gems. It highlights diamonds over two carats, value around 1250 per carat, plus rugs and antiques as marketable assets.
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Babson
Babson Park
Pig
Pure Chase
Hitler
Holland
Repairing Fire Loss at Armory on East Washington
Work to repair damage at the State Armory on East Washington street is partially done with completion date indefinite. Delays cited due to hardwood shortages and lack of new oak doors and essential hardware. Cost cited at 5000 dollars over the past three weeks as Lye Means Construction Co. works on sub-flooring in the lobby and progressing toward new doors and lobby repairs.
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State Armory
East
Washington Street
Lye Means Construction Co. Purytur Taymey
Tar Hes
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