Federal help sought for Pymatuning dam project
Senator James J. Davis met with Secretary Hurley to explore federal aid for building a dam on the Shenango river headwaters. Davis argued federal support would curb floods and unemployment by stabilizing water flow and protecting plants, with Pinchot supporting later gubernatorial terms. He planned to introduce legislation if Hurley’s review pledges federal assistance.
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James J. Davis
Hurley
Shenango River
Pinchot
Washington
Pumatuming
Shenanga River
Davis
Gifford Pinchot
Shenango
Erie Assemblymen Fly to Harrisburg in Record Trip
In 1941, Erie Assemblymen John Schreck Joseph Zelsenhein and Norbert Fitegerald flew from Erie county airport Mairview at 4 am in a four place Stinson cabin monoplane piloted by Neil McCray to reach Harrisburg in a three hour aerial journey marking a record trip for the delegation.
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Jurie
State Assembly
Harrisburg
John Schreck
Joseph Zelsenhein
Norbert Fitegerald
Erie County
Mairview
Hoon
Stinson
Neil McCray
Erie Flier
Sobel Suggested for State Secretary of Labor in Pinchot Cabinet
Erie attorney Isador Sobel former Erie postmaster is among candidates for state secretary of labor and industry in Governor elect Pinchot’s cabinet. Ble County supporters back Sobel with letters to Harrisburg reports noting his long political involvement and vice presidency of the Erie County Bar Association.
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Erie
Isador Sobel
Pinchot
Ble County
Sobel
Harrisulrg
Charles B. Davis
Erie Friends
Davis
the Times
Sobell
Irie
Iie County Bar Association
Long-Distance Pipelines Transform Transportation Networks
The article notes a major shift as long-distance pipelines for petroleum gas and gasoline expand. Pipe networks radiate from production hubs, cutting into railroad freight. Rock Island Railroad rents track rights to a Texas to Chicago pipeline, prompting railways to consider laying own pipes on rights of way to capture oil shipments.
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Ately
Carrie
Rock Island
Texas
Chicago
Mussolini pacifist pledge echoed in New Year radio address
The Italian fascist leader outlined that Italy will never start another war and seeks discipline and self reliance rather than aggression. He urged tempering rhetoric toward France and America, warning about provoking conflict and calling for clearer peace signals to Italian fascists.
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Mussolini
America
Handsome
France
Adriatic
Napoleon
Italy
Marines Fail To Leave Nicaragua In 1920 Clash
At year turn, two patrols near telephone lines were ambushed by Nicaraguan rebels. Eight Marines died with two wounded, eleven rebels killed and four wounded. The struggle prompts calls for US withdrawal and local guard control to ease tensions and reduce international fallout.
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Nicaragua
United States
Sandino
Daily Lessons in English and Bethlehem Youths Held
A page from Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon mentions pronunciation and vocabulary and notes a brief Bethlehem incident. Police held two youths, Clifford Mason 19 Bethlehem and Henry Kuzma 21 Pittsburgh, on suspicion of holding fugitives from reform and involvement in auto thefts and holdups after escape from Morgants reform on December 19.
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Bethlehem
Atte Reform
Morgants
Washington County
Oliford Mason
Henry Kuzma
Pittsburgh
Nas
Reform
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files
The 1911 item cites a busy day for the police in the east end amid a tied Reds and Blues basketball game. Paull Cooper drew praise for Elks Ball drum work. Sperry Northrop, 16, is hospitalized with a bullet wound to the palm from an accidental shooting at Cobb's Corners. Arthur Hill returns from Florida due to his brother Samuel Hill’s illness. Dell Darling heads to Ere for Elks Minstrels. M. R. Merrick tours Spartansburg Centerville and nearby towns for Acme Milling Company.
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Sperry Northrop
Corry Hospital
M. R. Merrick
Spartansburg
Centerville
Acme Milling Company
LOOK AND LEARN YESTERDAY'S QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Answers list: 1. Missouri and Tennessee bounded by eight states each. 2. Benjamin Franklin lived to 70. 3. The liver weighs 50 to 60 ounces. 4. The orange tree. 5. About 85 miles an hour.
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George V
England
Coolidge
Missouri
Tennessee
Benjamin Franklin
A Problem a Day from a School Puzzle
A daily puzzle asks the total scholars given 9 16 of the scholars are girls 4 7 of the boys over 16 and 6 boys under 16, asking for the total. The note also references yesterday's problem with Jones 20 trips Smith 15 trips Brown 12 trips and a miswritten explanation.
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Jones
Smith
Brown
January Thaw Quietly Boosts Local Attendance
Snow and colder weather follow January's first thaw as locals prepare for the annual meeting of the South Erie Turn Vereis in club rooms Wednesday evening January 14. The piece also notes a December spike in game law prosecutions, a Cambridge Springs stray dog crackdown, a radio concert featuring Perry Grainger, and updates on local officials, farm water during the thaw, and theater news from Corry.
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South Erie Turn Vereis
The
Game Commission
Tannery Force Increased At Coudersport Plant
Jan. 6 report from Coudersport notes Wik Tanning Co. plant boosting production to 75 percent, potentially hiring more workers. At the same time J W Culbertson, 40, a Bouquin Construction Co. employee, suffered a serious crush injury to his right hand at the Transit Pump Shop, with limb at risk but possibly saved after treatment at Oils City Hospital.
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Couderspor
Couderspork
Wik Tanning Company
J. W. Culbertson
Seneca
L. O. Bougain Construction Co
National
Culbertson
Bouquin Co. Ig
Oils City Hospital
Steffee
Political Influence Charged By Tydings At Hearing
Senate Democrat Tydings accused political influence guiding veterans hospital construction before the House Veterans Affairs Committee. He spoke for a proposed 1000 bed Perry Point Maryland hospital expansion. Judge W E Hut was elected VP of the board and Edward Gerbracht named secretary. American Tobacco and American Cigar plan a major 1931 ad campaign for Lucky Strike and Creme brands.
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Unites Rise
Washington
House Committee On Veterans Affairs
Tydings
Maryland
Perry Point
Veterans’ Hospital
W. E. Hut
Edward Gerbracht
DAR Card Party Planned by Valley Chapter
The East Frederick Street home of Mrs J H Castor will host a card party by the Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on January 14 at 8 p.m. Prizes and refreshments will be provided by a committee. reservations for tables may be made by calling Mrs Jessie K Newton. All members are urged to arrange a table.
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Tne Stoenstraw Valley
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. H. Castor
East Fredericl Street
Jessie K. Newton
Hold Santore for Slaying in Bradford Case
Bradford January report says John Santore, a alleged gangster tied to a Christmas Eve street battle in the business district, is held for killing Sam Nicolet. Nicolet, 26, of Brooklyn, was fatally wounded. police cite a deathbed claim that Santoro paid $500 to Nicolet to kill Al Ritchie, assistant county detective. Santore to be brought before Smethport court in February.
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Bradford
John Santore
Toy Court
Sam Nicolet
Brooklyn
Santoro
Thel
Smethport
Nicoletti
al Ritchie
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Capital
Erieman
Charles R. Davis
W. L. Gordon
Reds and Blues
Paull Cooper
Elks
Arthur Hill
Worida
North Iby
Samuel Hill
Dell Darling
Biz Elks’ Minstrels
Cambridge Springs
Perry Grainger
Adelpne
Dumont
Stanley H. Anderson
Ocal
Anderson
Oil City
Joseph A. McGinnies
Ripley
Assembly
Albany
McGinnies
Chautauqua County
Corry
Blatt
Bex Theater
Babbitt
St. Louis
Missouri City
Curent
Corry- Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation
Charles A. Anderson
North Center Street
Sherif Millard L. Davis
Otto Herbst
American Tobacco Company
American Cigar Company
D. A.R
Newhouse
Corry, Pa
Santore
Nizon
Nixon
China
Gur Endrantes
Twury & Ulag
Sui “Ay
Levine
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
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