Gasoline tax battle looms in Harrisburg session
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the legislature gears up for a heavy bill intake led by a push to raise the gasoline tax to three cents with a permanent one cent addition. Other measures include a department of revenue, crime and election law tightening, and a large two year appropriation.
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Arthur N. Suverkrup
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Revenue
Fisher
Senate
State Elections Commission
Thie
Joseph Grundy
Bristol
Plans of Youth to Elope Frustrated in Meadville
Sam Marendo an eighteen year old from Meadville planned to elope with a Corry girl but his parents and police intervened locating him at his girlfriend’s home. They returned him home to save money for a stable marriage and warned against desertion. The article also notes looming Pennsylvania political chatter about taxes and Sunday amusements amid a slow legislative session.
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Corry
Sam Marendo
Meadville
Sam
Mandyille
Benedict
Eap
Historical Circle Reopens After Holiday Session
The Historical Circle met in the Library Building for its first post holiday session. Mrs. Will Wilcox read the third chapter of The New Map of Asia and others discussed Life of Rudyard Kipling. Guest Mrs. Kate Keim of Indiana Pa attended. The Senate has passed two measures and sent them to the House with sessions expected to close April 18.
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House Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Washington, D. C
Historical Circle
Asia
Will Wilcox
Rudyard Kipling
Kate Keim
The
Club
Indiana, Pa
Hess
Property sale at Grandin Hotel site under new plans
Final negotiations closed on the sale of the Grandin Hotel property on North Center Street to J. A. Lanston who plans extensive remodeling including a new front. The Erie Automobile Show attracts many visitors while city authorities urge canine owners to restrain pets amid traffic dangers.
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Farr
Colder
Beat Tuesday
Weather Man
Grandin Hotel
North Center Street
J. A. Lanseton
Lanston
Erie
James
Corry Loan and Savings
Corry Loan and Savings Comt Moriarty, Well Known Titusville
Corry
Moriarty
James Foley
Feneral
Foley
Fred Mortz
J. J. Moriarty
West Central Avenue
Jimmie Moriarty
Titusville
St. Titus’ Church
St. Catharine's Cemetery
Barn Dance at State Armory on February 8
Corry Council and Knights of Columbus plan the annual barn dance at the state armory. The event, tied to the coming Pre Lent party at Casey’s, features rural decor and novelties to boost entertainment and funds. Advance tickets go on sale next week as fraternal orders expect another large crowd.
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Corry Council
Knights of Colubug
Bomb practice tragedy kills 11 soldiers in Peshawar
Dispatch from Peshawar reports 11 soldiers killed near Calcutta when Royal Air Force planes practicing bombing dropped three live bombs on a white circle mistaken for a target. The circle was actually a group of soldiers wearing white head-dresses.
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Calcutta
Peshawar
Royal Air Force
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Punxsulawney
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