Governor Duff plans only one tax boost in 1947 address
Governor James H. Duff told the Legislature he will seek just a one cent per gallon gas tax increase and revived a state building authority to fund projects. He warned no general tax hikes and projected a 63 million dollar surplus, later offset by education costs and a soldier bonus.
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Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Geveral State Authority
Commonweath
Duil
House
Senate
M. Harvey Taylor
Dauphin
Herbert P. Sores Elk
General Assembly
Prnoral
Isle of Revenue Worlds
Commonwealth
Duff
Beauld
Aurplus Wilk
Dutt
City Eating Places Inspected This Week by Health Officer
Health Officer Harley Drake leads annual inspection of city eating and drinking places. State law requires license issuance and compliance checks. several minor changes advised and implemented. Last year 34 licenses issued locally.
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Harley Drake
425 Disease Cases Recorded In 1948
Health Officer Harley Drake reported 425 cases of polu monic and related diseases in 1948 with poliomyelitis leading at 309 cases. Measles was second with 85 cases. chicken pox 15. whooping cough 2. diphtheria 2. syphilis 2. exysipets 1. chronic tuberculosis 1. and poliomyelitis 1.
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Ter Chy
Harley Drake
Cornell
Six Die in Corry Area Traffic Mishaps
State Police from the Loew substation report six fatalities among six deadly traffic incidents in the Corry area during the past year. The survey notes 52 other injuries from mishaps, 5095 property damage incidents, 798 traffic stops, 26 buses inspected, 1835 equipment notices, and 17 stolen vehicles recovered. Troopers logged 26 157 miles across three patrol cars.
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Loew
Ted Hubley
Wodayi
Kelle
Primivel
Asawans
Shail
Nevestis
Ste
Sixtien
Snow removal effort speeds through city streets
The Streets Department uses a Caterpillar hi lift to clear downtown and business district snow. Crews moved from North and South Center streets to West South Street, with eight foot drifts being knocked down by a wing plow brought from Erie. Cleanup will continue on Spring and Mill streets while highways reopen in the district.
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City
Streets Department
West South Street
South Center Street
Centen Street
Pennsylvanis Avenue
Cas Smith
Spring Street
Mill Street
Erie
Allied demand for German POW count in Soviet Union
The United States France and Britain demanded an exact count of German prisoners held in the Soviet Union under the four power accord. Moscow replied via TASS that most POWs have been repatriated and remaining cases will be completed in 1949. Allied and German sources place the number over 200,000 still in Soviet custody.
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Associated Press
Washington
Soviet Union
Germany
United States
Frence
Britain
State Department
Gierens
TASS
Rad
Thompson Maple plant to shut down in weeks
A troubled demand slump forces Thompson Maple Products to idle its East Washington Street mill in Corry Pennsylvania. The facility employs 24 workers in bowling pins and shoe lasts and will operate with a reduced crew until remaining work finishes.
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Ghawk
Corty
Mijor
Nelson Thompen
Superin
Leiden
East Washington Stones
Physe
Thompson
Leasons
Twa
Stewart Long
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
Corry
Ajax Iron ‘Works
Communists Give No Reply to Pleas to End Civil War
Vice Admiral Oscar C. Badger denied American forces were withdrawn from China and said rumors stemmed from Marines staying on the Shaghane University campus. He noted talks about possibly returning the university to education but did not confirm any agreement or steps toward peace. Continued on Page Three.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Oscar C. Badger
China
Badger
U.S
Shagane University
Badere
Nanking
Comimunists
VFW Service Officer Resigns At Averile W Thompson Post
The Averile W. Thompson Post VFW discontinues the full time service officer job due to fewer claims and duties. Ray B Tanner resigns after serving a year as service officer. Robert Grice serves temporarily until a new election. The office may continue on a part time basis with hours to be decided at the next meeting.
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Averile W. Thompson Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ray B Tanner
Pest
Robert Grice
Park Street
Veterans Commission
Pension boards organized before council meet
A city council meeting announced formation of the Police Pension Board and Fire Pension Board with appointments for mayor J Pred Kinley, City Clerk Dots Wwilkins, and officials including Assisig Chief Paul. Gountains, Hayes Merker, and others named to roles. salary details noted for wealth officer and secretary. Meeting set for second January session with Florida travel noted for absent member.
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Eije Council
Pension Boswel
Walter Sweet
Dots Wwilkins
J. Pred Kinley
Chet Harley Brake
Vbr
Metibiels
Colheimer
Charles
Tayup Kinley
Gawneih
Hayes Merker
Hahiee
Orey Brewer
Gene Suai
Eusinjen
Te Mungipal Building
Tamer Berklwus
Tp Ity Dump
Ray Lantie
Carl Peteron
Assimehlof
Victor Dempsey
Tonal Watso
Citien's Bank
Dopinilary
City Inns
Marley Dust Pail
Tinley
Brasioy
Florida
Los Angeles Endures Record Cold Snap Across Region
January cold wave grips Southern California with a low of 8.4 or 8.2 degrees reported in the city and subfreezing readings in Riverside and San Bernardino. Orchard heaters are widely used in groves as mercury nears all-time lows, while Palmdale and other citrus belts report deep freezes and frost concerns.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Los Angles
Weather Bureau
Okecasters
Riverside
San Bert
Jardine
Citrus 1
Palmdale
Firemen Answer False Alarm Here
A false fire alarm at East Main Street drew a call from local firemen after unclear scribbles circulated about a street blaze. Police will visit the scene to verify the report and deter future alarms.
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Lawrence Davison
Funeml
East Main
Cnfler
Mild Weather Dominated The Past Month In This City
The month featured many warm days with temperatures often above fifty degrees. Occasional near freezing spells occurred, yet overall warmth persisted with several record or near record highs, ending as another unusually mild period ahead of New Year storms.
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Caley
Julia
Explosion and Fire Hit Bow Chemical Plant in Midland
An explosion and major fire damaged Bow Chemical Co plant in Midland Michigan. Few workers were at the Dive plant when the blast occurred last night. reported injuries were minor and fire under control within an hour. Nearby residents experienced broken windows and some property damage.
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Michigan
Midland
Mist
Bow Chemical Co
Arrests by Police Here During 1948 Year End Totals
Police records show 1 194 arrests during 1948 with 2 490 parking violations and 4 290 fines for various offenses. The year included arrests for drunkenness, disorderly conduct, theft, larceny, peddling, and traffic infractions, with numerous charges listed and a breakdown of categories by numbers.
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le All Dutt
HMB
Aifrey
Ely
Park Iy Dimatide
Anu
Ie Wail
Huniner
Imaie
Intukon
Othey Vialeavis
Ds Tolima Surety Af Hiepele
ewravUtid DeSuLale Expe Watory
Anault and
Bnettery
Jasin
Peratiie
Licerre
Forther Offenges
Train Kills Youngsville Man Near Starbrick Crossing
A Youngsville man, Shafer, 68, died when his truck collided with an eastbound Pennsyl vania Tailand passenger near the new Penelee plant at Starbrick. The driver, Stir, Berkebile Construction Co., was en route to the plant. Investigators suspect the driver failed to slow for the crossing amid snow. Flasher lights were working. The victim, married with three children and four grandchildren, died at Warren General Hospital from skull and jaw fractures.
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Youngside
Pennsylvania
Air Prade
Penelee
Starbrick
Stir
Berkebile Constuction Co
PRR
Taj’ Shafer
Warren County
Warren General Hosital
Fenitdren
Grandchtdrett
Tornado strike devastates Warren Arkansas many dead
Warren Arkansas faces a devastating tornado that killed 46 and injured nearly 300. Rescue crews search ruins as 180 National Guardsmen and police guard the wreckage. Officials warn the death toll could rise above five dozen as recovery continues and authorities assess the extensive damage to homes and industry.
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Associated Press
Warren
Ark
Douisna
Joris
Abs
Vivors
Timbine Rhrnugh
Winck
Ng Honal
Sear Ag
Jiln
Gebris
Ihr
Hurley
Ohio gunman dies in electric chair at penitentiary
Rober Murl Daniels, 24, is executed for the triple murder of John Niebel and his wife Nolan and daughter Phyliss near Van Wert after capture at a roadblock. He enters the death chamber with Catholic chaplain Rev. C. V. Lucier, showing a transformed demeanor from his arrest days. Witness Sat. LD Conn, Van Wert officer wounded in the capture gun duel, attended the proceeding as Wes Daniels faced his fate.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
C. V. Lucier
Arison Catholic
van Wert
John Niebel
Mansfieldd Reformaten
Nolanda
Phyliss
Daniels
John
Coulter West
West
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