Storm disrupts rail lines as snow blocks roads and fires burn
Severe storm yesterday battered the region with high winds and blizzard conditions. Snow plows derailed near Prospect station and trains from Erie and Pittsburgh were delayed or canceled. Across Jamestown and Kane counties, roads froze solid and schools postponed exams while rescue crews, churches, and hospitals prepared for weather-related incidents. Forecasters warned of continued snowfall and blowing snow as traffic slowed and commuters faced hazardous travel.
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Chautavaus County
Westfield
Toamestown
Jamestown
New York
Buffalo
Erie
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Her
Isburg
Pittsburgh Motor Club
Butler
Riceville
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Gen Ben Lear Named Deputy Commander of American Forces in Europe
Gen Ben Lear appointed deputy commander of American forces in Europe. His elevation to lieutenant general faced Senate opposition over the Yoo-Hoo incident. He will oversee administrative tasks including coordination control and direction of American manpower use and conservation in the European theater.
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Ben Lear
Europe
Srel Lear
Senate
Wounded Kane war prisoner en route home
Charles Hearst, a Kane draftee and early U S forces member in North Africa and Italy, was a Nazi war prisoner hospitalized after being wounded. He is aboard the Gripsholm and en route home, with details and arrival date not provided. He spent most of the time hospitalized and was among Kane’s first dozen men held in German camps.
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Kane
Charles Hearst
Gripsholm
G. Frank Hearst
Birch Street
Pfc
Hearst
U. S
North Africa
Italy
Selon
War Department
Hnd
Pie. Hearst
Ger
Three Hurt In Head On Crash During Blizzard Storm
In a blizzard, a narrow plowed stretch caused a head on collision injuring three. State Police Cpl Gehr and Pvt Krupa assisted, with other motorists, to hospitalize the injured. An eastbound car ferried Sgt and Mrs Ruland to care. Wreckage cleared amid heavy traffic jam. vehicles Brown’s Ford and an Astrol Buick sustained extensive damage.
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Eugene
Gehr
Pvt
Krupa
Corry Detsil
Ruland
Thomas
Brown
Fire Loss At Garage In St Marys
A fire at Keystone Motor Co on South St Marys Street St Marys caused about 10000 in damage. Two autos destroyed and various auto parts damaged. Dense smoke hampered firemen aided by winter conditions and blocked water plugs.
Kidneys and Back Pain Alleviated by Drontal Pills
A vintage health ad promises quick relief for backache and kidney trouble. It touts Drontal Pills as a popular remedy used by millions, claiming improved vitality, clearer eyes, and increased energy while warning of kidney problems if untreated.
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Mlitona
Man Killed Working Snow Loader in Jamestown
In Jamestown an underlined city snow loader incident killed Martin Scavone, 67, a Public Works employee. He slipped into the machine’s pulverizing blades as he stood at the front to permit a car to pass, suffering internal injuries and dying twelve hours later at General Hospital. Officers and co workers helped extricate him while an ambulance was summoned.
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Jamestown
Martin Sewyone
Public Works Department
Scavone
General Hospital
Brill
Erie Baptist Church Names New Pastor
Erie January 25 The Rev Russell H Bishop formerly at First Baptist Ardmore has accepted a call to be pastor of the First Baptist Church 135 West 10th street The position has been vacant since September after Rev W T Vandever resigned He will conduct his first services Sunday March 14.
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Erie
Russell H. Bishop
First Baptist
Ardmore
First Baptist Church
West 10Th Street
W. T. Vandever
Philadelphia
Pitt Dean Dies at 62 in Pittsburgh
Dr Wil Hilm T Root 62 dean of the university of Pittsburgh eracu ate school and author on prisons reformatories died last night He was native of Concordia as.
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PITT
Pittsburge
Wil Hilm T. Root
Eracuate School
University of Pittsburgh
Concordia
New Moisture Proof Plastic Aids Allied Radio Gear
A tough new plastic designed to resist moisture has been developed to protect reader and radio components used by Allied forces. The material extends the life of radio equipment and related communications gear amid harsh moisture conditions.
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Veill
Allied Aemivg
Telegraph Man Recovers News Of Son Wounded In Action
Randolph June 25 Leland Flottink Western Union agent received a teletype message from the War Department stating Sgt William W Hoftink was severely wounded in Luxembourg. The father read the news, then awaited official APO postmark and a hospital letter from England confirming his son’s status.
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Leland Flottink
Loon
West Ern
War Department
William W. Hoftink
Janiaary
Luxembourg
Hospittal
England
Snowball Kills Young Son Of Erie Couple
Rudyard M. Poucher seven year old son of W Rudyard and Marie MacAllister Poucher was struck on the back of the head by a snowball on Monday afternoon near his Pierrepont Street Brooklyn home. He died shortly after at their eighth floor apartment. He attended St Charles Borromeo School at 22 Sidney Place. The boy was an only child and was at home when the fatal incident occurred. His father was sales manager for the Celanese Corporation at 180 Madison Avenue. His mother, Rose MacAllister, was active locally and formerly served as a marine.
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Madison Avenue
Alexander MacAlister
Erie Forge and Stee
Fod Rose MacAllister
Erle
A.stmarine
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