Man survives dramatic oil blast near Kanes Hill
A miner escaped injury after a large explosion at a 100 barrel metal tank sent flames and debris across the site. Carlson, climbing a slope, was hurled into the air but only bruised, while others nearby avoided serious harm as liquid oil ignited and rained down. Fire teams worked amid flames and freezing metal.
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Clin
Kaneshulm
Carloun
Andrews
Gibson Sid Wanfi
Fier
Carlson
Jamestown Electric Rates Touted as State's Lowest
In his annual message Mayor Harry C. Erickson highlights Jamestown’s low residential electric rate, noting a large reduction on January 1, 1988. He compares city power costs with TVA and Knoxville, stating Jamestown’s rate is the lowest in New York and among the nation’s lowest.
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Jamestown
Jami
Inel
Harry C. Erickson
Fit Electric Syatem
Wrickson
TVA
Knoxville
Foresees gradual progress for 1939 in unemployed ranks
State banking secretary Beckman projects twelve months of substantial progress in 1939 with steady improvement and reduced unemployment. He cites idle funds in banks and the rise in building activity as key drivers, urging government cooperation and utilization of capital for lasting recovery. He warns against increased taxes and stresses private enterprise collaboration.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Trland Mok. Beckmin
Atste
Beck-man
Beckman
United States Department of Labor
Nore
Oiher
Corry Man's Auto Recovered at Erie
Corry residents report recovery of three stolen autounrones from the New Year thefts. One Ford conforming to Mantel Fentua ownership was found abandoned near 104% W 6th Ave. Other recovered vehicles belong to Thi man Pearock and Tor Miller, with locations tied to 1671 W 15th Street and 2021 sth atreat, Corry.
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Mantel Fentua
Sid Abet
Thiman Pearock
Strerk
Tor Miller
Atreat
Marotd
Hulinges
Pledaunt
Streme Corry
Uke fall at the front third ng event
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a fall at the front third ng area. Named details are unclear, but the note records a minor incident with physical impact. Further readable specifics are not available in this snippet.
Gasoline Fire Averted in City Storage Incident
A gasoline fire threat near the city warehouse was contained yesterday after a brake failure diverted flames. Firefighters evacuated about half of the 1,800 gallons stored and salvaged from the forward tank while keeping nearby residences and stores safe.
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Aygoss
Ttis
Death claims Charles Paul in Corry after long illness
Charles Paul, aged resident of Sheffield, died at his sister’s home in Corry on a Tuesday evening after a long heart ailment. He was born in Newtown Mills, Pa, operated a barber shop in Sheffield, and later returned to Warren area life. Survived by widow Della Paul of Sheffield, three children, four sisters and four brothers. Funeral arrangements incomplete awaiting relatives.
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Charles Pain
Warren
W. H. Columbus Avenue
Paul
Corry
Ms. Stroup
W. M. Nichols
East Wayne Street
Newtown Mills
Sheffield
Ho Cum Lo Corry
Bad
Lat Pines
Della Paul
Jerome
Harrison
Pearl Paid
California
Cleveland
Ohio
Me. Nichols
Suoup
Buert
Whig Hill
Raymond Breth
Butley
George Paul
Shellettville
John Paul
Mayburg
Sheldon Paul
Clarendon
Willam Paul
Endicott
N. Y
Nationalists Strike At Catalonia Fronts Near Barcelona
Insurgent forces in western Catalonia press toward Barcelona as three army corps poised for action. Loyalists report two major targets within reach, framing the move as vital to future campaign openings.
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Catalonia
Barcelona
Start Trials Of Ten In Prison Heat Deaths
Philadelphia January 4 The trials of 10 officers and guards charged with murder and manslaughter in the heat deaths of four inmates of Philadelphia County Prison began today. Deputy Warden Frank A Craven would go on trial first if the defendants appeared in court, said Assistant District Attorney Tom A Bayle.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Tom A. Bayle
Frank A. Craven
Forgiveness Necessary For Every Man Says Lord Flerbert
A short aphorism emphasizes that one who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge he must cross. The moral warning is attributed to Lord Flerbert, framed as a pithy religious reflection.
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Ceanot
Flerbert
Forger Ring Transfer Tied to Attic Prison Convict
BUPMALO Jan 4 Transfer of an Attic prison convict to the new county jail was ordered yesterday as the district attorney’s office pressed three men sought in a cheek forgery ring. The prisoner alleged threats from the racketeer “Lucky” Lucian racketeers, with Chicago figures Mooris Silver and Joe Shevlin implicated in a swindle scheme that defrauded a company of 824,400 via forged checks. The case outlines a nationwide fraud scheme and anticipates further arrests in days ahead.
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Bret Thorn
Charles
Mooris Silver
Chieige
Leew
Lindey
Chicago
Joe Shevlin
Buiul Company
Cf! Petroleum Comepany
Hagerty
Bandits Sought Across Pittsburgh District After Youngstown Robbery
Pittsburgh district detectives hunted a gang blamed for stealing 88 000 from Rathway Express in Youngstown Ohio last Friday. A receiving report claimed seven of the old style one dollar bills tied to the case surfaced at a road house, leading officers to search for four men who paid the driver with those bills. The injured driver received treatment and recovered, and the bank and its contents were destroyed by the explosion.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pittshiveh
Rathway Express
Youngstown
Uriver
The E Eleven of Diamonds and a Miami Night Scheme
A thrilling hotel scene in Miami Beach centers on Darlyn Bessinger and casino gambler Edward Fowler. Fowler infiltrates Suite No 4 at Hotel Besenidoy, steals seven letters to expose Bessinger’s grain mine interests, and discovers all letters are typed on the same machine, suggesting a hoax or hidden deception in Bessinger’s affairs. The narrative builds to a cliffhanger with Fowler plotting his next move.
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Miami
Besenidoy
Architeel
Miami Beach
Darlyn Bessingar
Bessinger
Gulf Club
Edward Mowler
Bessingers
Wowler
Tim
Atong
Fowley
Fowler
Tto
Hessinger
Lick
Edward Fowler
Sudbury
Ontario
Mr Bessinger
Col- Tine Avenue
Vasious
Durrym Bessinger
Nevada
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Arkansas
Hay
Geain
Ferd
Fovglet
Darlyn Besi Q
Ee— Guire
United States
Pim
Puta
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