Public debate over second polio drive in Corry chest appeal
Erie County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis moves ahead with a special polio funds drive next Thursday despite public protests and opposition from the Community Chest. Chest directors question the plan to allocate existing relief funds before launching another campaign, fearing a detrimental impact on future fundraising and seeking an integrated approach.
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Corry
Erie County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Erie
Shest
Origin of donkey and elephant as symbols in U S politics
A historical review traces how the elephant and donkey became symbols for the Republican and Democratic parties through Thomas Nast's Harper's Weekly cartoons. It notes earlier taming by the tiger for Tammany, Roosevelt’s 1912 Bull Moose and later third parties with no declared emblem.
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Washington
Thomas Nast
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Henr F. A. Wallace
Twenty Years Ago Taken From Journal Files January 26 1932
Twenty years ago reports note a fire at Davison Fogle Lumber Company caused by a faulty stove pipe injuring offices and a near loss at the lumber mill. The M C A dinner conference at Hotel Corry reviewed regional dairy and business work. Charles Graham and family hosted a birthday party for Mrs Graham with bridge prizes to Elizabeth Mead and Floyd Black. Boyd Spencer named to a regional committee addressing dairy industry emergencies. Cory Building and Loan Association stockholders met with Ralph Fogle elected to the board, praising a good year amid tough conditions.
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Davison- Fogle Lumber Company
Charles Graham
Graham
Elizabeth Mead
Floyd Black
The
Cory Building and Loan Association
Unlow Block
Ralph Fogle
Construction forecasts for summer 1061 housing demand
Local contractors report inquiries and home plans suggest next summer’s building will rival the 1061 city start of 22 dwellings. Community notes highlight Richards family fund relief, a New Year birth, and widespread northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York charitable gifts totaling about 5000 dollars.
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Coverning
Pennsylvania
New York State
Eric
Corry
Goy
Center Street
Shirtinbar
Sanuaay 94
Ihe
Veterans return from Korea and local notices noted
Veterans return from Korea with wounds and service details, while local notices discuss a railroad depot sale, vehicle price changes, and a home completed for a serviceman. Other items include political plans, Chestnut tree program, a police patrol incident, a bank lock mishap, and Steve Nelson sedition trial nearing verdict.
Perjury Allegations Highlight Dump Testimony Inquiry
Erie officials report conflicting testimony from Millcreek township dump inquiry. City Solicitor Gerald Weber says the jury or authorities must decide credibility after review by current solicitors. December testimony included Walter Mansur and scrap salvage operator Paul Mennius. a 2 ton siege mortar shell story is noted.
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Erie
Millcreek
Gerald Weber
City Councts
Weber
David
Walter
Totel
Paul Menniui
Tofel Faces Pressure Over City Dump Privileges
The passage describes Mick Dack claiming profits from a city-owned dump and Tofel denying the charge. Finance director Michael A. Can AaVido! Uwe HouNA!L urges a quick decision amid a cloud hanging over Tofel, suggesting removal or clear substantiation of the issue.
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Mick Dack
Tofel
Michael A. Can
AaVido
Uwe Houna
How's Your I Q A puzzle on the classified page crafted quiz
A reader quiz claims 10 questions to gauge IQ from a 1920s style classified page. Questions mix memory, general knowledge, and wordplay about the White House lightning rod, bar bane, Greek hecatomb, Frankenstein, The Merchandise Mart city, capital of eggs typo, Vernon Castle, author of The Alhambra, Columbus Day date, and warped commodities.
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White House
England
Vernon Castle
Alhambra
Truman to move back into White House soon
President Truman, relocated during renovations before his term, was assured by the commission he can return to the White House in about two months. The Trumans currently reside in Blair House across from the White House as work proceeds.
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Truman
White House
Associated Press
Washington
Commission On Renovation
Trumans
Bigh House
MacArthur Celebrates Birthday Quietly at Waldorf Suite
Gen Douglas MacArthur marks his birthday in New York with a quiet day at the Waldorf Astoria. A party is planned for this evening with former staff members as guests.
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Fred Kimball
Tanghurst & Stewart
MD East Main St
Exide Batteries
Goodrich Tires - Tubes Emblem Oil Co
Genter It. W.L. Armitage, Sr
Fogle Lumber CO
ST Frecklin B. Corry, Fa
Boyd F. Spencer
Crawford County
Millio
Waterford
Qin
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Columbus
G. A. French
Wil
Commission
Northwest
Uquoricense
Postal Department
Army
Pvt
Frederick 3. Sammons
William Sammons
Wattsburg
Army Chemical Center
Maryland
Erie Railroad
First Avenue
Joseph B. Fay, Jr
Claire Post
R. D
Engineer Research and Development Laboratories
Fort, Belvoir
Fay
Korea
10Th Engineer
Thyit
M/Sat
Robert Sanders
Route 6
Sanders
W. W. Waterhouse
State Senate
John A. Florek
Kent State University
Florian Florek
Whintora
Department of Forests and Waters
National Bank
Nelson
Pittsburgh
Steve Nelson
Communist Party
Jupiter
Bartlett Pears
Graham Flour
E. Main St
Lord
Oscar Mayer
Niet
Page & Nichols
Kinley
Insurance Agency
Katherine
North Center Street
Powell Loan
Power Loan and Finance Co
N. Center St
Ray Be
Warner
Texaco
North Center
Onl
Yanle
Meerdink
House OF Furniture
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