Red Army advances as German positions collapse near Dnieper
Soviet communique reports Gen. Konev’s forces crossing the Dnieper area and capturing Wharkey, with 120 localities retaken on a broad front. Vatutin’s units push 15 miles from Berdichev toward Tanushpol and Komsomolskaya while widening the wedge toward the Vinnitsa railroad junction.
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Dnieper
Koney
Wharkey
Nikolai F. Vatutin
Ukraine
Berdichev
Tanushpol
Vets
Drispey
Plan postwar addition for Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital
County commissioners agreed to hire an architect to draft plans for a postwar addition to the Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital. Chairman Dell Daring said the goal is to have complete plans and be ready to proceed after the war. They seek a federal grant to cover the project costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Jet
Erie County
Dell Daring
Erie Divorces, Local Elections, and City News Ripples
Multiple divorce filings in Erie county court frame a busy week that includes local government actions in Youngsville and Oil City, borough budget tweaks, and a widening primary race. Notable items: two divorce suits in Erie, Leo Johnson elected president of Youngsville borough council, and Franklin's Park Hotel walls eyed for reuse. Also reports on traffic, school enrollments, and the Army Air Medal awarded to Lieutenant Walter L Bush of Erie.
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Erie
Erie County
Helen M. Collen
Carl
M. Hall
Youngsville
Leo Johnson
Margaret Brazee
FL. White
Apvbur Wescott
Arthur King
Lawrence Taylor
Kung
Rachael Marsh
Pitty
McKean
Lycoming
Potter
Tioga
Clinton
Cameron
J. O. O. F. Hall
Corry
Sunset Ramblers
Titusville
Robert
Idazelle
R. W. Lavelle
South Perry Street
South Franklin Street
Breed Ad Bloss Street
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Moxeed
Kocay
Warren ‘Times Mirror
Nes
Erie Police Department
George J. Christoph
Plark Alberti
Oil City
Coy
Standard Oi Company of
Pennsylvania
Brief Public
Buffalo Theaters, Inc
Shea's
Buffalo and Hippodrome Theaters
Rideway
Molded Materials, Inc
Stackpole Carbon Company
St. Marys
Pharis Tire and Rubber Company
Newark
Albion
George Stevens
Stevens
F. Clair Ross
David Harris
Justice Department
William M. Rutter
Ross
Harris
Radio Schedule Highlights Airing Across Networks
Saturday night programs list NBC and CBS offerings including Truth Or Consequences Abie's Trap Barn Dance Can You Top This and Barry Wool Man Behind the Gun Groucho Marx Hit Parade Sinatra Jessica Serenade Gov Wills of Vermont on Will Republican Party Committee death by own action in 1949 Boston Symphony Jan Savitt Band Army Service Force Sent. Gillette Feeding Europe’s Children.
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Barry Wool
CBS
Groucho Marx
Jessica Serenade
Gov. Wills
Republican Party
Cecil B. DaMille
Boston Symphony
Jan Savitt
Massachusetts
Army Service Force
Gillette
Europe
Advance plans for federal building in Jamestown
A federal postoffice engineer from Washington will meet Jamestown officials January 13 to discuss postwar planning and needed facilities. Postmaster E.R. Ganey announced plans dating to July 27, 1958, when bids for a new site between Second and Third streets east of Prendergast avenue were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Vail
Ace
Washington
E.R. Ganey
Prendergast Avenue
William Kissam Vanderbilt Dies at 65 in New York
William Kissam Vanderbilt, 65, former president of New York Central Railroad and prominent yachtsman, died at 12:32 a.m. in New York from a heart ailment. He was a great grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and a director on the railroad's executive committee. With brother Harold he was residuary legatee of the $56 million Vanderbilt estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Kissam Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad
Florida
United States
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
Railroad
Vanderbilt
Harold
Campaign plan abandoned as parties drop mid June convention idea
Party leaders abandoned attempts to agree on a shortened campaign. Signs point to mid June presidential and vice presidential nominations by Republicans followed by Democratic action a month later. Democratic chairman Frank Walker and Republican leaders including National Chairman Harrison E. Spangler were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Washington
Jal
Democratic Action
Democratic Nations
Frant ‘Walker
Harrison E. Spangler
Fire destroys restaurant injuring sixteen firefighters near 69th Street terminal
A five hour blaze in Upper Darby Pennsylvania damaged a restaurant and two adjacent buildings opposite the 69th Street terminal injuring or overcoming sixteen firefighters. The fire halted buses entering the interurban hub as crews battled smoke and flames. Former Navy secretary Curtiss D Wilbur is quoted in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Darby
69Th Street
Philadelphia
Curtiss D. Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Babson Talks On Post War Problems Continued
The piece urges families to support returning soldiers by guiding their employment plans and investing in stable basics. It stresses practical goals like land, children, food education and character, urging parents to prepare for veterans and forget personal wishes. It notes employers should welcome former service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
America
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Geneva
Hetty
Pillsbury
the National L Bank OF Corry Federal Pepoaer
Ft Mane Corporation
Washington D
Ford
Powell
Motors
J. Titusville
James M. Light
City Water Department
N. C. Schopnett
Pennzoil van Cise
Smith St
FED. Bldg
P. O. Bldg
W. K. Vanderbilt
Phlade
Thomas Motor Co
Corry's Greatest Clothiers
Babson
Naum
Cooper
E. Main St
Curtis Jewelry Store
Center ST
Gorry,pa
Warm Apparel
Bernstein Bros
North Center ST
Corry, PA
Develor
Sner
Yin
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