Erie Asks Guns and Planes to Defend Plants
Safety Director Sus ab Hickey urged Jan 25 that the U S Army station a pursuit squadron at Port Erie and place anti aircraft guns in the city. He said Erie, the sixth largest defense production city, needs complete protection and that the request will go through Mayor Barber and civilian defense channels for early action. He stressed officers would determine needed aircraft and guns and the Army would survey the area to size the defense.
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U. Army
Port Erie
Susab Hickey
Chaves Butcher
Erie Civillain
Hickey
Erie
Hilekey
Barber Ie
Clyinel
Japs Strike Toward Australia Amid Pacific Clashes
Japanese forces pressed toward Australia as Singapore endured heavy losses from aerial raids with 462 killed and 1,089 wounded over three days. In Burma, British troops retreated east of Moulmein as Japanese and Thai forces advanced within 26 miles of the port, raising alarm in Rangoon.
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Singapore Island
Naval Base
Bukit Payong Hill
Singapore
Burma
Malaya
Manmtain
Moulmein
Gulf of Martaban
Beware of Tire Thief Is Warning to Motorists
A Harrisburg report notes tire theft rises as federal rationing limits tire purchases. Officials urge motorists to lock cars, take keys, and park in well lit areas. Authorities vow to prosecute thieves to the full extent of the law amid tightened tire supply.
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Harrisb
Telmer Asaese
Pennsylvania
Transeau Adid
Jonsen
Yesteryear
Tim
Garszé
WCTU Emphasizes Dangers of Beverage Alcohol in Public Appeal
Local WCTU officers sought space to publish a sermon on alcohol as a deadly force harming body mind and society. They cite biblical warnings and cite Prohibition advocates and election data to argue for continued dry policy and moral reform.
Granary Fire at Maryland Causes Big Loss
A Maryland granary owned by J. McKenney Willis and sons was destroyed by a spectacular fire early today in Easton Washington. About 30 000 bushels of wheat and corn burned. 60 000 dollars damage estimated. Fire Chief Mayer said smouldering could continue for hours. Fire cause remains undetermined.
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Easton
J. McKenney
Willis Ad Son
George B. Mayer, Jr
Willis
Mayer
State Police Lost 125 Men In Past Year
Pennsylvania state police faced manpower losses over the last year as defense needs pulled troopers into guards roles and military service. Commissioner Lynn G Adams notes deserters and leaves of absence, with 50 recruits training at Hershey barracks. some officers rose to higher ranks in the armed forces. The force grapples with staffing while defending the nation. Also noted is an annual stockholders meeting for Corry Building and Loan Association on January 20, 1942 to elect directors.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lynn G. Adams
Ution
Adams
Hershey Barracks
Atlants
United States Army
Ariilial
Corry Building and Lom Association
South Center Street
Corry
Pielock
Tnt
Corry Building & Loanates Association
Cattaraugus Co
Fair Grounds
Little Valley
Erie
New York
Tegelts
R. Austin Backus
Mesiry
N.Y
Father Joins Three Sons In Naval Service
William Watt of Meadville son in law of B J Foley of West Pleasant Street joined his three sons in the U S Navy. He will be sworn in at Cleveland, then sent to a training base and assigned to duties as a cook after completion. A fourth son D Jackson Watt, 15, plans to enlist after finishing junior year and reaching 17. The Watt family history in the Navy lists Joseph 20 and Kenneth 18, with William 22 and Kenneth enlisting in March and July respectively. Paper milk bottles noted as a new scientific development in 1805.
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William Watt
Meadville
B J. Foley
West Pleasant -Shreet
Sam
U. S. Navy
Waff
Poley
Cleveland
Navy
D. Jackson Watt
Meadville High School
Cory
The
Watts
Joseph
William
Kenneth
Corry’s markets tout new soap as miracle cleaner
A local shopper claims UZ DOES IT soap handles heavy cleaning effortlessly and is safe for delicate items. The advert encourages trying the product at Corry's leading food markets and promises surprising results.
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Corry
Automobiles for Sales and Misc Ads Blast
Classified items include cash offers for cars, Buick Sedan sale inquiry at 17 W. Smith St, auto trucks and Chevrolet pickup listings, and a range of buy and sell notices. A wildlife preservation pact among 17 American republics aims to aid migratory birds, while shop specials promote seed and fertilizer at Spencer's Cash Mills and Doane's hardware.
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A. J. Aikens Motor Sales
First Avenue
W. Smith St
G. W. Knowlton
Western Hemisphere
Spencer's Cash Mills
Doane's
HOWE
W- Main
Markets Stock Pittsburgh Produce and Buffalo Livestock
Pittsburgh markets show moderate produce demand with steady apple and potato movements across multiple grades and regions. Buffalo livestock market reports hogs active with mixed cattle trade, while New York stock quotes reflect a quiet budget with little standout movement and scattered near noon prices across listed securities.
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Pittsburgh
W. Virginia
Staymans
New York
Buffalo
N. Y
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U. S. Army
Australia
WCTU
Fisher
Yale University
New York City
Winnme
Maryland
Edigar Blake
Detroit
Rock Tail
United States
St. John
Bowery Mission
John Barleycorn
Sterling Milk, Inc
Sterling Milk Inc
Erie, Penna
Peter J. Foley
Cook
Eris
Charles Whitemore
Bear Lake
Orrin M. Hillburg
North Center Street
Corry Insurance Agency
Alvin G. Bennink
Clymer
Aisha
Smith Street
East Bond Stret
East Bond St St
Galt
Wright Street
Western Union
Depot
Eass Frederick
Care Journal
Warren State Hospital
Ly Wester Union
West
Washington St
Corry City
Thompson
J. B Mckay
Spring Creek
Underwood
N. Center St
Werth Main
Lornes Street
Aerte Supply
Washington
West Main Street
N. Cohen
P.B
Guy Gibbons
George Capela
Elgin
Gta
Clarion County
Earl J. Messenger
Columbus
Dial
Thompson & Bibow
NEW Bethlehem Coal
Powell's Coal
Wented
Standard Royal Typewriter
Spain
Columbia
Ecuador
Pere Ard
Chile
Harbor of Montevideo
Uruguay
Franz
Universal Racemneeneee
Motorola
Abc
CIA
AB Electric Ranges
Philco Refrigerators
Sunbeam
ABC Ironers
Universal Cleaners
Clean Air Cleaners
Nesco Electric
American Can
American Smelpers
T&t
Absconda i Atlantic Refining
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix Aviation
Boeing
Airplane Sea
Columbia Gas
Chrysler
Curtiss-Wright General Electric
General Motors Ennecott
Montgomery Ward
National Biscuit
National Dairy
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Paremountt
Penna RR
Socany Vacuum
Westinghouse
Woolworth
Ellow
Aero Supply
Arkansas
Nat Gas
Penn
Alé de Janet
Brant Bare
Joe Sh Quint
Patmer Awrence Payn
Beavers
Mark Ames
Ras of Souls
Ul Son
Aly Eka
Nth
Franklin
Ard Shrow
Sora
Yale
Wena
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