Bomb damage photos arrive from Singapore siege
These are the first pictures to reach the United States showing bomb damage in Singapore Britain's eastern Gibraltar. Japanese raids have struck repeatedly as Air Raid Precaution workers clean streets of debris and the Malay peninsula retreat toward the island. The advancing Japanese forces have driven toward Singapore, now about 70 miles from Britain's Far East bastion.
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United States
Singapore
Britain
Gibraltar
Tadian
Malay Peninsula
Far East
Erie Mayor Rejects Request for Warplane Squadron
Mayor Charles Barber of Erie criticized Safety Director Sher Hickey’s plea for a warplane pursuit squadron and anti aircraft guns. He said Erie need not host planes unless national needs require it and pledged cooperation with officials if air power becomes essential. He cited higher vulnerability on the West Coast and emphasized protecting the city only when armed forces require it.
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Erie
Charles Barber
Elyllian Defense Commie
Sher Hickey
Hickey
Barber
Eric
Bete
Dedicate New McKean County Court Room
The McKean County Court Room in Smethport will be dedicated Monday at 10 a.m. before the opening of the court of common pleas. Judge Chiles G. Hubbard and Judge Elmer Evans will preside. The room replaces the one destroyed by the February 12 1940 fire, with the former workroom used since 1880. The dedication is by the McKean County Bar Association.
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Kane
Deaicavion
McKean County Courtoom
Smethport
Court of Common Pleas
Chiles G. Hubbard
McKean County
Elmer Lvans
Erie
Evans
Moxcai County
Thousands in Erie County face loss of vote
Erie County officials report 6684 potential removals from the registration rolls for failing to vote in two years. Chief Registrar Joseph C. Williams said 4186 postal notices have been mailed demanding reinstatement within 10 days or withdrawal. Additional notices will follow in the county and nearby districts before the May 19 primary.
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Erie
Erie County
Joseph C. Williams
Ofhe
Nail
wWeltien
Seine Furth
Cony
Willians
Sugar rationing begins at Kane stores
Kane stores implement sugar rationing with limits of one pound per customer. Local grocers association president Lewis Faxstein says no shortage expected, but rationing spreads as refiners restrict wholesale purchases based on 1940 sales to curb hoarding.
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Kane
Van
Tt Way
Lews Faxstein
Climber of Commerce
Lmited
Bradford Advances Defense Measures Amid Civil Defense Moves
Bradford officials approve several civil defense measures including an ordinance for blackout protections and air raid orders. City and U S government reach agreement to locate the Bradford McKean County airport project at Mt Alton ten miles south. Final action needed before construction can begin, officials say.
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Aradpoins
Wun
Savy Quem Oil
United States
Tie
Bradford
Bradford McKean County Wirpart
Mt Alton
William Fleming Named Station Manager Here
William Fleming will assume management of the station Monday, succeeding Edwin Barster who announced a shift to overlook the Emblem of North Cover and Enel South Street stations. The change was announced today by Glenn Woo, manager of Atlantic Refining Company.
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Willam Fleming
Atlantic Slatin Ak
Glenn Woo
Joes
Atlantic Refining Company
Fleming
Gerty Young Maui
Edwin Bar~ster
Emblem
North Cover
Enel South Street Company
Mr. Borsterl
Emblem Oil
James Dares Fed Board Take State Bureau
Associated Press reports in Harrisburg on January 24 detail James Dares sending a sharply worded letter to the Federal Security Board. He proposes shifting unemployment appeal authority and notes Pennsylvania's 1,600,000 public bureau workers and a $210,000,000 unemployment fund. Attorney General Revo says the amended act deprives the Labor and Industry Department of such ruling power, while Oscar Powell in Washington defends the board’s plan and the governor’s spring timetable.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Doy
Civil
Pennsylvania
Nty
Chiuude T. Revo
Department of Labor
Tndustry
Lewis G. Hines
Durewi
Reto
Hines
James
Oscar Powell
Washington
Powell
Desilliest spot on highway to remain closed for wartime traffic
A fragmentary Budweiser era report from Dubois Pennsylvania notes wartime measures on a major highway. It describes a desolate roadway section near Lake Erie and Buffalo Pittsburg, with preventive actions including limited access and a single daily load. The piece references a wartime toll and ongoing traffic restrictions lasting hours daily.
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Dubois
Lakees-le-Hion
Buffaln
Warnius
Fragmented recreation of a wage dispute with unclear names
The readable bits describe a board payroll release and a governor’s stance on employment compensation. James writes to Prowl alleging improper influence and urges denial or adjustment of an agreement. The text blends garbled phrases about unemployment and price actions amid a labor dispute.
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James
Reno
Rune
Long Awaited Erie Bond Trial Set For Monday
Public bond case in Erie faces a Monday start as City of Erie and bondholders confront claims over roughly 600000 dollars. Attorney Sam Teoghren and Edward Murphyards discuss proceedings with Judge Evans. bondholders and city officials prepare for likely costs and potential appeals. City pension fund involved among the creditors seeks repayment tied to property improvements funded by the bonds.
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Madge
Beatie
Qury
Lbs Soil Ads
Sam Teoghren
Petettitewe
Bonditoltere
Guy
Edward M. Murphyards
Henu'y Jets
Evans le
Fi Burrenté Enuel
Pennsylvania
Pune
Evans Tellin
Roseher
Binestead
City Kometrs
Peninstme
Mysterious Four Duped Te by Feigned WunGer
Local town reports a man named Te was tricked by four unknowns described as Wunger. The con caused property loss as items were taken and the victim remains shaken. No suspects have been publicly identified.
Woolens in War Time Inform City Shopping Center
RUE-woolens are vital for soldiers and sailors with blankets underwear and other woolen gear. Local retailers and purchasing agents stand ready to supply woolens within priorities rules. Durable garments and home fabrics await buyers with labeled wool content to guide value and usefulness.
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Long Island
Coimbra
New York
America
Keystone
E. South St
N. Center St
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Merton Fitch
Our Central
Ed Borstorff
William Fleming
Atlantic Station
North Center Street
James Dares
FED. Board
State's Bureau
Mewest
du Bois
Elmer L. Evans
Agaregates
the Fair Store
Bernstein Brothers
Stewart's Hats
Helen
F. C. Chapin & Sons
The
Mabel
Franz Furniture
the Nast Co
Paul's Men‘s Wear
Montgomery Ward & Co
Zuckerman
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