New Cory Band Show Impresses Fans With Improvement
The Cory Band under Lionel Thorogood showcased marked progress in recent months at a concert in the Corry High School auditorium. About three hundred attendees praised the disciplined program, with Mrs Grace Bunker Shields contributing two numbers and pianist Victor Sayre supporting. The program featured martial and lighter pieces, and intermission remarks by Olin W Bracken of the Golden Rule Club. Continued on Page Seven.
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Milan
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Grage
Bunner Shields
Prano
Corry Heir School
Nndt
Golden Rule Chub
Jong In Ritognis
Thorogood
Wiha
Grace Bunker Shields
Spartansburg High
Frial
Zaméeni¢n
Victor Sayre
Spartansburg
Olin W. Bracken
Golden Rule Club
McNutt Rumors Sparked as 1940 Presidential Talk Surfaces
Observers in Washington report strong interest in Paul V. McNutt for the Democratic presidential nomination with supporters hosting a large reception. McNutt denies running, while political strategist Frank McHale hints at future presidential aims amid party activity and speculation.
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Washington
Comipdjen
Paul V. McNust
Philippines
Indiana
Todbe
McNutt
Paul Y. McNutt
United States
Hit Run Crash Kills Youth Near McKean
By police inquiry a hit and run driver struck John W. Quinn, 18, of Route 1 McKean Pa, as he walked with Harold Parker, 14, on Route 99. Quinn died at Saint Vincent's hospital after being struck last month. Parker was seriously injured and helped to a nearby store before help arrived.
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Brie
Olice
Parker
Itech
Guinn
Bt. Vincent's Hospital
Midlnight
Two Patrolmen to Join Motor Police Force in Pa
The Cory substation of the state highway patrol will grow from three to five troopers, with Lieut. HJ. Roush named district commander. The Lawrence Park barracks will house 18 of 34 troopers in the district, operating from sites in West Springfield Franklin Meadville Warren and the local station. Full operation is expected by July 15 after the Meyerstown training class graduates. Local barracks to open March later this year. Existing local troopers include Privates J. W. Blythe Dr. Hoffman and Wm Irwin.
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Sonnel
Cory
State Highway Patrol
Pennsylvanie
Lawrence Park
HJ. Roush
Erie Bandit Strikes Again in Morning Robbery
Erie police seek the same bandit who held up Mechaney’s grocer shop at 3 grocers, escaping with 3 dollars. The suspect is believed to be the same individual who robbed Warner the Sire of 119 dollars last Thursday.
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United Prest
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Aime
Warner
Thursdey
Roosevelt seeks end to Pennsylvania party feud over Jones nomination
President Roosevelt called Pennsylvania Democrats to Washington for a White House session to resolve the split over endorsing Pittsburgh attorney Charles Alvin Jones for governor. State leaders Lawrence and McCloskey back Jones while Gulley and Stern oppose. The stalemate persists as talks consider rule changes and a possible compromise candidate like Arthur Calegrove to break the deadlock.
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United ‘Press
Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Washington
Charles Alvin Jones
Pittsburgh
White House
Joseph. Gulley
David L. Lawrence
Matthew H. McCloskey
Philadelphia
J. David Stern
Jones
Lawrence
McCloskey
George H. Earle
U.S
Leo C. Mundy
Thomas Logue
Guffey Ja
State Committee
Property and
Artie Calegrove
Erie County
Property and Supplies
Arthur Cale
Bage Bjve
Refusal of Bus Fare Increase Near St Marys
Harrisburg February 24. The public utilities commission refused Vincent G. Schaut of St Marys an increase in fares for his bus line between St Marys Clearfield Ridgway Emporium and Johnsonburg. At the hearing Schaut proposed withdrawal and a fare reduction, but the commission cited failure to abide by an agreement and denied the application.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Uc Utility Commission Today
Vincent G. Schayt
St. Marys
Clearfeld
Ridgway
Emporion
Johnsonburg
Pu. D
Schaut
Move to Prevent Lewis Taking Control revokes charter
The American Federation of Labor revoked the Pennsylvania State Federation charter to block John Lewis Committee for Industrial Organization from gaining state control. AFL President William Green announced the move, saying 109,000 federation members in Pennsylvania cannot be delivered by labor readers seeking political power. The action targets Lewis and Kennedy as potential gubernatorial candidates amidPennsylvania and New York talks on a compromise slate for the state committee meeting in Harrisburg tomorrow.
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United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Joni
Lewis
William Green
A. F. of
Eal
Lewis Soen
Thomas Kennedy
Miners’ Union
Kennedy
Ania
Steel Workers’ Aring Committee
Green
New York
State Committee
Haverisbung
Schuschnigg Warns Austria Ready to War
Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg told the Austrian federal diet and surrounding Europe that Austria will defend its freedom and independence. He said the popular front and dictatorial formulas are excluded, and that Vienna must act with confidence to meet extraordinary tasks amid Nazi pressure. European reactions in Prague and London indicated Czech resolve with French military aid and British approval.
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HENNA
Kurt Schuschnigg
Federal Diet
Middle
Europe
Nazi Germany
Popular Front
Austria
Schuschnige
Federal Ciel 4A
Chamber of Deputies
Schuachnig
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Webb Miller
European News
Prague
Erman
London
France
Great Britain
Chinese planes fly toward Japan for large attack
Sightings of ten Chinese war planes over the East China Sea sparked alarms across Formosa and western Kyushu. Authorities warned Nagasaki and other major targets as the alert expanded to cover Kyushu’s 76,000 square miles and 8.5 million residents.
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Tokyo
East China Sea
Japan
Nagasaki
Formosa
Mali
Thiai
Formosn
Tey
Kyushu
Yamaguchi
Defense
Kyusin Island
Golden Rule Club to Elect Officers at Monday Dinner
The Golden Rule Club plans its monthly dinner at Gueflows hall Monday evening with a talk by W. Jones of Buffalo who has China experience. The meeting includes officer elections and discussion of postponed last month’s agenda.
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T. 0. C. F. Hall
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Gueflows' Hall
Lady Franklin
Rebekah Ote
Ola W. Bracken
Jones
China
Japan
General Pershing Health Update Amid Public Demands
Doctors report General John J. Pershing seriously ill with a heart ailment. They cite the strain of long public duties as retired chief, noting the American people’ s strong expectation from the veteran commander.
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John J. Pershing
Poland
Davison
Rodgers Seeks GOP Nomination for Congress
Erie area politics report that R. Rodgers will seek the Republican nomination in the spring primary. Also noted is publisher Will Forwell’s entry into the race and the possibility of an Erie County Republican contender. Crosby remains the Democratic incumbent, with several residents questioned about candidacy. Deputy Collector William Driscoll assists taxpayers at the post office with income tax returns ahead of the filing deadline.
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Cambridge
Erie
Altough
Crosby
Wie
Bernard Cochran
Willian Driscoll
Waliline
Nie
Depuy
Deavel
Somorow
Measles cases rise as 17 new infections reported
Seventeen new measles cases are reported to health authorities today. Health officials release a list of patients under quarantine or observation, including names and street addresses such as Herald Skinner on East Main, Horothy Huntley on South Center, Van Bennink on South Center, and Inez McCray on 128 Second Avenue, among others.
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John D. Minnigan
Worl Street
Lawrence Craker
Westesnbs Avenue
Rexford Gilbert
North Center Street
Kenneth Dyer
John Bagniak
Cagimir Bognak
Railroad Street
Frank Kertosi
Sarbura Kankoski
Tailmnai Street
Walter Sweet
Park Place
Betty Armitage
Haat
Columbus Avenue
Richard Fitch
Charles Witeh
East South Street
Democratic Dinner in Erie Draws State Leaders and Guests
Delegations from Erie and surrounding counties will attend a Democratic dinner at the Hotel Lawrence in Erie Saturday night. Governor Earle, State Chairman Lawrence, and U S Senator Guffey are among the leaders expected to attend with county chairs and officers. The event aims to showcase the party’s gubernatorial slate and rally support ahead of the primary, with plans for a large attendance and notable speakers.
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George F. Marie
Coughlin
David L. Lanwrence
Joséigh F.guffey
Lawrence
Cemine
Erie
Earby
Ferus
Banle
Democratic County Committee
Hie Im
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Senate
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Hte
U. S
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Titusville
Warren
Erie County
Ty Commatttee
Townsend Will Fight Sentence In Contempt Case
Washington February 24 Francis Townsend leader of the old age pension movement said he will seek a finish to avoid a second jail term for contempt of the house. He spoke after a conference with his story Alisha Hanson and indicated he would not appeal to the Supreme Court and would go to jail promptly.
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Washington
Francis
Townsend
Old Age Pension Movement
House of Representatives
Alisha Hanson
Supreme Court
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