Erie Slayers Seek Death in Atomic Tests Off Bikini Atoll
Feb 22 reports quote Jack Weal and Bob Pepperman, self-described “human witnesses,” offering to die aboard naval vessels to be atom bombed near Bikini Atoll in May. They claim the act would prove effects on humans to aid the atomic project, praising murder and seeking atonement through sacrifice.
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Erie
Jack Weal
Bob Pepperman
Mnilitery
Joseph B. Campbell
Bikini Atoll
Marshall Islands
Former Sparta Man Ralph Webb Dies in Reading
Ralph W Webb age 1? died at his Reading home after living most of his life in Spartansburg He was survived by wife Etel Hyatt Webb three children and four grandchildren two sisters and two half sisters Services set for Monday at two oclock after body arrives from Corny Funeral Home
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Ralph. W. Webb
Franklin and
Mimma Webb
Spartansburg
Reading
Etel Hyatt Webb
A.M. Glomb
Cleveland
Ralph Webb
Jr. Reading
Almom Webb
Flushing
Famous U S Divisions JONGLEERS 41st INFANTRY DIVISION
The 41st Infantry Division known as the Slingteers, first to reach the southwest Pacific, earned fame with rapid jungle operations. They fought through New Guinea securing Aitape and Wakde, then battled in Biak and other Philippines landings. Commanders and units earned praise for their swift 76 day theater record at Salamanca.
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Jongleers
Southwest Pacific
Tokyo
Rose
Lem the Butchers
Salamanca
New Guinea
Aitupe
Hollanda
Wakde
Biak
Phiippines
Jamestown Furniture Market Set for May Exhibit
Jamestown manufacturers decide to host a furniture market from May 3 to May 11. About 2,500 buyers from the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected. President Richard L Swanson says local output cannot meet demand and buyers will receive a limited quota.
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Jamestown
Pet
Jamestown Manufacturers' Association
Loneheon
Hotel Jamestown
United States
Canada
Mexico
Richard L. Swanson
Manufacturers’ Association
Swanson
Schroyer Announces $148 900 Rural Road Fund Plan
Harrisburg February 23 Associated Press reports Pennsylvania Highway Secretary John A. Schroyer unveiled a $171,451 farm to market rural road construction program described as the largest in state history. The plan spans about 1,004.46 miles across all counties except Philadelphia with aims to connect farms to markets via road links to rail and port networks. County estimates include Crawford $298,900 Erie $148,900 Venango $181,050 Warren $95,500 with varying local costs.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Johin A. Schroyer
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pirpotte
Uwe-Pinchot
Shrayer
St Wis
Crawford
Erie
Venamgo
Warren
Quiz answers to edi oFal page questions listed
Correct answers given for the page quiz include Humidity as Q1, Mary and Elizabeth as Q2, Approximately one half for Q3, Woodrow Wilson as Q4, Gayle G Armstrong for Q5, item 8 notes Post Office Building Pluroscope and Sinthoscope as true, John Marshall for Q9, and Women for Q10.
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edioFal_ page
Humidity
Mary and
Elizabeth
Woodrow Wilson
Gayle G. Armstrong
John Marshal
Woman Killed and 44 Hurt in Church Boiler Blast
A church boiler exploded during a Men's Bible Class, killing one woman and injuring 44 others. Injured were treated at Washington Hospital and ambulances moved victims to the American Legion home. Fire Chief L. O. A. reported the cause under investigation as beams and flooring may have given way post blast.
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Daniel Row Wily
Martin Garter
Walter Irwin
Silas Jennings
S. H. Denny
John Knestrick
W. A. Watson
Trist
Rev. Love
Ralph W. Pendock
Houston
Guy R. Day
Washington Reporter
Loa
Washington
American Legion Home
Washigtom Hospital
Nine Wood Chemical Plants Merge into Susquehanna Corp
A merger consolidates nine wood chemical plants in the Kane area into the Susquehanna Chemical Corporation with main offices in New York City. Stephen P. Kelley elected executive vice president, Philip Crownan named president. the deal involves all area industries except two Heim interests plants.
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Kane, Fel
Wood Chemical
Bradford
Otte
Morrison
Heim
Kane
New York
Philadelphia
Susquehanna Chemical Corporation
Park Avenue
New York City
Stephen P. Kelley
Philip
Rooms for Housekeeping and Business Spaces for Rent
For rent listings show rooms for housekeeping and adults at 4 Marion Street and 427 Denon Street. Also available are business spaces including a former cow yard with truck wares and sheds. Listings reference Gilt N Cohen and Sons in Quartt a location.
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Buffalo Aly
Witllow Leah
N. Cohen & Sons
First Avenue
Higeirie
O. R. McTrdyne
Corry
Wheelock
Leo Schuknecht
Wallebigg
Sihdjiper
Wil
West
Washington Streets
Liang, m
Fitehenevie
Marion Street
Tniguile
Denon Street
Tormerky
Cohen És Sons
Qartta
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Erie Slayers
Pepperman
Navy
Sparta
U. S
Schroyer
Erie County
Beckwith & Turner
Atlantic Station
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
Lee
Exide Batteries
Authorized
Willys Sales & Service
Jessup & Turner
Fashion Park
Stetson
OC. Jones
South St
Mar
Columbus Ave
C. A. Myers
W. R. Flees
Grange Hall
Columbus
Allens Motor Sales
Step Business
Public
Alkens Motors
Pranielin
Wood Chemical Plants
North Corby
Center St
Armitage
U. 5
Royal Fleetway
M. J. Martin & Son Oil
Mister Breger
Langhurst & Stewart
Concord St
Spring Street
AVER
Merlit
West Main Street
Sliter
Clymer
N. C
Lindsley’s
Francis McCray
Bates Radio Electrical Service
South Center St
Gerry A. Davis
Sorenso 110
Heiman Jewelers
Orry Instrument Company
AG. Sorenson
Clarion County
Earl Messings
Taylor
Spring Creek
Iptzar
Bissell Tauber and Supply
Geraja
Staan
Mala
Bert H. Lictus
N.Y
Singie Wan
R. D
Wattsburg
Paul Steen
Elgin
Sam Baker
Harriett Linendell
Johnston
Tony G. Meadville
Dima
Joseph Anderson
Fourth Avenue
Ates
Ruffener
Worth Street
Gnush
Ste
Davis
Doane's Hardware
West Main St
Spence Postine
Lora D. Gale
G. B. Bennet
West Smith Street
A. M. Litz
WWE
Paul
Ward
Electricater
Curmace Veith
Dan A. Depew
Hash Irving Street
SACRE
Fred Cady
South Center Street
Mapli Avenue
Walter Hi, Bott
Harlow Brook
Nain
Center Streets
Concord Street
First Wird
Chas. M. Sels
Qerry
Marks Corners
Jay
George Miller
Ami DO. Sandburg
A. O Sandburg
Corty
Warren National Bank
Cory School Distrigg
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