War Navy enlistment and local casualty reports mix with community notices
The Erie area news notes urgent Navy enlistment needs for skilled tradesmen and a ship repair unit open to men under 35, alongside local casualty lists from the War Department detailing wounded missing and dead from Pennsylvania. Separate items cover public assistance roll changes, real estate transfers, marriage license applications, and a remodeled meeting room for the Corry Band, with a Pittsburgh aviation board visit planned for Erie.
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War Department
William E. Guspen
Oil City
Sta
Willie A. Nichols
R.D
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Land
Chester J. Witkowski
Erie
Pennsylvania
Genie William Coughlin
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Victor B. Marconi
St. Marys
James 5. Swenson
Marine Corps
Willian B. Hendrickson
KE Greenville
County Aides Salaries Hiked 180 Per Year
Approximately 15 county courthouse employees will receive a $180 yearly salary increase under a measure approved by County Commissioner Thomas Piglluy. Harvey Willis, county controller, notes the raises align with the county budget and avoids workplace dissension. The move surprised many workers who were not initially slated for increases, while others were considered only for non uniform raises.
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Bile County
Thomas Piglluy
Harvey Willis
County Coutealler
Start Razing Of Franklin Hotel In Franklin
Work began to remove the top three stories of the Park Hotel after a fire. Feynk M. Heidrick and Jerry Quirk signed a contract to salvage walls from the first three floors for potential reuse, at an agreed price of 8200 dollars.
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JAPAN FORCES STIFFEN IN NEW BRITAIN FIGHT
Allied reports detail renewed Japanese resistance on New Britain as MacArthur announces inland advances from Bergen Bay toward Cape Gloucester. U.S. and Australian units push through jungle fighting, with heavy bombing and several small actions near Arawe and Finschhafen.
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Fragmented editorial quiz answer list note
The text presents a garbled quiz scene with scattered items such as O. Quix, tin quiz quantoné, and references to Bulgaria Hungary Romania. It includes misread names and odd phrases like Ride of a shin and Alligator pear, plus mislabelled figures and partial names such as Ernest Homieway and William Shakespeare.
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Fifty Million Dollar Surplus Possibility For Commonwealth
Harrisburg report projects a possible fifty million dollar surplus next year potentially lowering state taxes. Revenue upgrades cited include gasoline and liquor taxes, with expectations of higher corporate net income collections and overall robust wartime savings despite uncertainties.
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Corry Firm Starts Work On Big War Order
Corry firm of ten starts work on a large wartime order for gasoline tank cradles and wood supports. The operation uses varied lumber sizes and an unusual machinery layout to produce cradle components for B 17 bombers and P 38 interceptors. Ralph J. Bogle notes strict inspection keeps defectives from aircraft, with no expansion planned despite a new order and Frank Parsons joining to assist CALS and assemblies. Third Ward plant also supplies wood stokers for major war industries.
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Corry Flier Aids In Sinking Jap Destroyer
Corry flier Lt. Wal described patrols in the Panama Canal Zone and Bermuda as part of Navy duty. He and family details are provided, noting Christmas furlough and shore leave at Wildwood. Other locals, including J. Kenseth and Mrs Catherine Walt, are mentioned in naval service context.
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Four Murders in Erie During 1944 Reported
A 1944 Erie report lists four murders with details including Victim names Mary Polenta and Myrtle Simpson and suspects. The account notes shootings at homes, with arrests and trial dates pending as police describe the cases and investigations continuing through December.
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Looted Junk Car On Old Tionesta Railroad
A garbled report notes a looted junk car on the Old Tionesta Railroad near Wane. Police officials cite damage and possible vandalism as investigators seek details on five stolen items and the route involved.
Assorted 1942 Senate and local race talk and a child death
A fragmentary political notice details possible Senate candidates including Bard and Kelley and mentions P. McGranery and Michael J. Bravitz as Philadelphia figures. It notes James J. Davis may seek a third term with no firm party backing and Dur as potential Attorney General candidate. Separately a four year old child, Jai Washington Mealister, dies from head injury after a fall at home. Food waste note states Americans waste one meal per seven.
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Philandelphia
Domugcate Charma Davie Lawrence
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Joseph P. Giuffey
James J. Davis
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QOP
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Dumn
Report of Condition of Web Otmzens National Bank of Corry
Charter No 4479 Reserve istriot report shows assets total including loans 306629.48 shortage and government obligations 1,723,630.69 and deposits totaling 95,008,579.09 with Liabilities 5,060,574.29 and capital accounts including preferred and common stock plus reserves. sworn January 7, 1947 by bank officers in Erie County Pennsylvania.
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Buffalo Livestock Markets Report Averages and Prices
Buffalo Wyoming markets show varied hog and cattle quotes with steady to firm tones. Hog numbers 200 to 260 pounds mostly 13.00 to 14.00, sows 11.50 to 12.00, cattle ranges include 7.28 to 8.00 for cull cows and 9.00 to 9.50 for fat cows, calves around 16.50 to 17.00, yearlings and lambs with mixed shifts and shipments.
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