New Year Reflections On War Outlook 1943 44
A 1943 New Year overview traces American optimism fading after Germanys successes. It cites Eisenhowers 1943 prediction of victory, Hulls caution, and remarks from Peyton C. March. It recalls Eden and Greece, the London Polish government in exile, Hitler messages, Roosevelt’s call for unity, and rising living costs through 1943 with a cautious 1944 forecast.
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Eisenhower
Great Britain
Hull
Ike
Peyton C. March
America
Hisenhower
New York City
Eden
Greece
London
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Swiines
Filler
United States
Soviet Union
Hitler
Roosevelt
Grippe
United Nations
War Department
Perkins
Art Eyop
Explosion blamed on gas at East Main hotel
Twenty years ago reports from Journal files note the blast at the Commercial Hotel on East Main Street, with authorities now attributing the fire to gas. Corry celebrated New Year with bells and whistles, while a blizzard dropped about eight inches of snow. Chicken thieves struck near Corry as Red Cross health work prepared to resume.
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry
D. Conegrove
Austin
Colegrave
National Advertising
Fred Kimball, Inc
44Th St
New York
Michigan Square
Chicago
A. Bond
Detroit
Chamber of Dom
Othawise
Entesedul Te Fost
Gnotler
Jess Hawn
Jamestown
East Main Street
Teann
John Bunnell
Quiz on capitals kings and nicknames
A mixed trivia set asks: capital of Albania, the French “I am the state” king, the six New England states, the poetic name for the United States, Ford Motor Company president after Henry Ford, the English term faucet or spigot, wartime agency head Joseph B. Bastian, King Solomon's mother, whether lightning strikes the same object twice, and whether Bibernians are Spaniards.
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Albania
France
New England
Brittania
Britain
United States of America
Ford Motor Company
Tisel Ford
England
Joseph B. Bastian
Jamestown Council Reports Surplus In Year End Session
Jamestown council in its year end business session moved funds among accounts and reported an apparent surplus of $119,702, a figure expected to rise once complete revenue figures are determined.
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Jamestuws
Van
Oaty Council
Question Legality Of First Court House Salary Hikes
In 1935 the courthouse salaries faced increases but key officials questioned the legality. Orders raised pay from 2590 to 4690 for a head clerk and from 160 to 1740 for another, yet approval depended on county commissioners and the solicitor’s opinion. A related rise for a probation officer remained unsigned after a judge blocked a single-signature order.
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First Court House
Court House
Niky
Ilidee
Elmer J. Eyyns
Helen J. Spencer
Brabatiois
Marin Mouit
Problidn
Harvey M. Willis
Atty
James Evans
Am Opinions
LeRoy Suareh
Coliney Cetuctive
Beting
Arse Gundon
Frostbite hazards from snow rubbing home remedy
A Daily Dozen notice warns against rubbing frostbitten skin with snow noting that it damages the skin and can introduce dirt. It describes frostbite signs such as white pallor and hard skin, advises immediate action, warm gradual thawing, and prevention through warm clothing and avoiding metal contact.
Child's Skull Fractured Prompting Mother’s Erie Jail Stay
In Erie on January 2 Ethél Mae Bishop four suffered a fractured skull after a blunt blow at home, while her mother Edna Bishop was arrested on aggravated assault and battery charges filed by the child's father Sue A. Bishop. The girl was taken to Hamot Hospital in fair condition. the mother is jailed in default of $9,800 bail with a preliminary hearing set for Wednesday afternoon.
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Erie
Ethél Mae Bishop
Edna Bishop
William F. Heisler
Sue A. Bishop
Hamot
Heisler
Erie County
Franklin Man Held for Beating Women
Edwin Moore of Fulton apartments West Park street was held on aggravated assault and battery charges after allegedly beating his wife Mary Ann Moore and mother in law Mrs Louis Doll in the Franklin apartment early Saturday. Doll sustained severe bruising and head injuries and was taken to Franklin Hospital. Police arrested Moore at 2:20 am on the street and he remained in a cell pending further investigation.
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Franklin
Edwin
Ted) Moore
Fulton Apartments
Park Street
Mary Ann Moore
Louis Doll
Moore
Man killed self with gas in one room flat
Coroner reports 29 year old Starks found dead in a single room at 329 Weer ith street. Officials say death by self-administered gas. neighbor Wayne Thompson discovered the scene after days of absence. Starks, once employed, had recent hospital visits and lived in the room for months.
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Starks
Weerith Street
Waive W. Wond
Wood
Wayne Thompson
Toomer
Tompson
Stirk
Il Neallil
Udeyreat Mient
Best Hospitals
RD J
Cuevy
Phorn
Erie Socialite Seeks Divorce From Naval Husband
Virginia Wright Comfort, Erie socialite and artist with the Marine Corps Women Reserves at Quantico, has filed for annulment of her nine month marriage to SH Le Russell Comfort, now serving at sea with the Navy. She alleges the marriage in Baltimore on March 26 was invalid due to his prior living spouse. Judge Elmer L. Ey issued a subpoena returnable at the September term.
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Virginia Wright Comfort
Erie Socilie
Dinier
Marie Corps
Quantico
SH le Russell W
Navy
Mrs. Comfort
Th. Katherine Law
Baltimore
Elmer L. Ey
Strayed and lost notices and traffic ordinance text mixed
A fragment shows stray dog and lost items with phone contacts plus a Corry Pennsylvania traffic ordinance through 1944 with fines and enforcement details. The readable pieces reference a stray shepherd dog, reward offers, local addresses, and a long city ordinance about parking meters, fines, and enforcement ending with official adoption dates.
Markets and receipts detail diverse 1920s stock and produce data
The snippet lists New York and Buffalo produce markets with egg and fruit lot numbers, weights, and grades, along with farm receipts and livestock movements. It references Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other regional markets, with brands and equipment makers interwoven.
Identification of train wreck dead continuing
Ogden Utah June 2 Slow progress in identifying the dead from the 3844/5 worst railroad accident. Histories of six unknown civilians four men and two women lie in memorials. The crash involved the westbound Southern Pacific mail and express train colliding with the rear of its first section near a Salt Lake crossing. Eighty-one injured.
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Ogden
Utah
Southern Pacific Mail and Express Uit
Ts Frst
Pie Enger
Grrl
Salt Lake
Erie Pennsy Train 2 Wreck Delays Block Erie Line
A Pennsy train wreck halted service along the Erie line with trains delayed until early afternoon. Officials reported the morning train from the east arrived late and remained stalled as crews worked to clear the tracks and move the damaged cars.
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Ray
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Pen Sylvania
Don D. Williams
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Paramout Penn RR
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