Weather and local notices from Erie county era
Weather and community news items cover a range from storm forecasts and temperature notes to local health quarantines and road conditions in Erie county. Reports include SPAR and WAVES training shifts, a chickenpox quarantine, gas ration refunds, real estate transfers in Elgin, road closures in Corry, and a Navy enlistment at Jamestown with coastal weather observations. The piece also notes a bus accident between Waterford and Union City and a Corry resident’s southern sojourn for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creyhound
Waterford
Union City
Bitter debate over manpower legislation roils Congress
Washington June 27 House leaders push for compromise on manpower bill as bitter divisions threaten to derail national service measures. Key fights split along pro and anti closed shop lines with labor opposing the anti closed shop amendment while Southern and Northern blocs seek job assignment jointing and a four nation Fair Employment Practices addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Roosevelt
Wmtiens
Diat
Russian Drive Advances On Berlin In Baltic Push
Moscow reported the Red Army had crossed the Oder and pushed toward Berlin with major gains in Upper Silesia. Russian communiques claimed heavy German losses from January 12 to 24, including 295,000 killed, 86,390 captured, and destruction or capture of 592 aircraft and 2,895 tanks, alongside vast war materiel.
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Pegs Oner Genans
Oder River
Ukraine
Upper Silesia
Marits
Moscow
Brandenburg
Siam
East Prussia
German Silesia
Posnan
Poland
Berlin
Frankfurt
Ouer
Germany
Titusville Water Plant Faces Pressure Drop Incident
A minor failure at Titusville Water Works caused a one hour pressure drop when a new De Layal electric pump developed a leak. Engineer Glen Spearman of Dravo Corp and Water Dept foreman Gus Anthony rushed to the plant as the slow leak worsened, breaking a connection and soaking Chief Engineer Frank J. Rand. The old Holley pump was reactivated and pressure returned to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutusville
Igusineer Glen
Spearman
Dravo Corp
Pittabureh
Pittsburgh
Oreman Qus Anthony
Water Department
Holley
Miost
Tom Pendergast Died Last Night in Kansas City
Kansas City report confirms Thomas d. Pendergast died at 72 after heart disease complications following a coronary thrombosis in 1936. The longtime Democratic boss faced federal income tax evasion charges and served a year in prison, with power spanning Jackson County and Missouri politics including backing Truman for senator.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Thomas d. Pendergast
Missouri
Tom
Philadelphia
Pendergast
Jackson Country
Barry S. Truman
United States
River Front
Hus
Jim
Jackson County
County Approves ITV Property Plan in Corry Area
Erie County Commission approves appointing Corry city as agent to dispose of county owned properties in Corry. Agreement sets sale at prevailing prices with costs and expenses covered by purchasers and funds prorated among taxing authorities. Additional notes include anticipated spring and summer property disposals and brief mentions of local meat and wool processing topics.
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Corry
Erie County
State
Erie
Darling
E Flatley
County of
County of Erie
Gouthe
City of
Usuel
Amon
TH. Schaper
Darinz Fund
Public Farm Auction at Wattsburg Area
Auction date Wednesday January 31 at 12 80 P M sale five miles southwest of Wattsburg and near Union City on Route 8 selling farm stock such as 9 fresh cows 2 cows due in February 7 two year old heifers to freshen in fall 15 month Holstein bull and other livestock plus farm implements tools and household goods including a cream separator coal corn shelter and a Jewel range. Ray Capron Downer Robert Shreve Clerk Arthur Scouten Auctioneer Spartansburg Pa Phorie 2991 127 A JOURNAL CLASSIFIED AD Wines for 3 days 60c
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Wattsburg
Union City
Rte
Ray Capron
Downer
Robert Shreve
Arthur Scouten
Spartansburg
Early's Successor Hidden in New Administrative Talk
Fragmented text suggests Jonathan Daniels being groomed for a White House press relations role. Secretary Stephen Early reportedly seeks to leave for financial reasons and has accepted an invitation to Allied Supreme Headquarters in Europe, implying upheaval in press relations leadership.
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Jonathan Daniels
Formr Aushor
Whits Bottse
Stephen Arly
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Choke Started With Grain Feed Guidance Fragment
fragmentary note advises feeding chicks grain at six to eight weeks with barley millet and wheat. mentions mixing meals including soybeans and milk then reducing soybean meal to 100 pounds as liquid feed is prepared and fed with water.
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Chloke
Wight
Fragmentary OCR clue sheet on presidents and blood
Ambiguous readable bits mention Mary D go evening and faces of man with blood composition. Notes include garbled references to presidents and a corner image. No clear event or person names beyond generic references.
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Amayers
Whitora
Mary
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Wyner
Kebe Perhmile
Smalkty
U. & Coast
Manhaten York
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Sentére
New York City
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Cavell
Palm Beach
Fla
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Hunter College
New ‘Work
City
Lady Messinger
Wright Street
Atest
Inky
Pennsylvania
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DPA
Merkcines
Apulleaons
Félers
Jeannette Brooks
Ray E, Palmer
Rey EB
Palmer
Ray E. Palmer
Elgin
Court House
Erle
Betty Belle Wood
West ‘Congress
Strerly
Cpl
Sigmund Grondstal
Western Front
Belgium
Cpl. Grondstal
Air Corps
Jamestown
Hox
Tom Gecondit
John H. Welburn
Fricke-holt
Boftslo
Howard I Pier
Howard
Bash South Street
Senate
Elisabeth A. Mc
Bride
Center
Ville
Earl Haight
Miami
Fie
South
Roosevely Fae
Gilat Rocawelt
Tobe
Eegwaree Genarel
Saforaytionat
Titusville
Tom Pendergast
Sintyty Milas
Arienwerder WE
Deutsch Eylal
Rrsi Brussians
Yoni
Lonz
Wezestochoway Cara
Briss
Ceu
Pet Sray
Byarsaw
Czechoslovakia
ITV
Etat Sea North Corey Emblemen
Columbus Ave
Armitage Phone
Florida
Tbs
Watson
Pene
Tou Weartay
Sterling
C.M. Hawkins
Charles Platt
Sparia Hotel
Sparianshore
Wheeloel
Frank Dina
South Street
Tt Tost
Pilder Teaveal
Davison
Linbe
Oymer LaRue Fetter
Spartans- Story
West Main Street
Plesse
Sanbuurg Hardware
Ils
A. J. Alkens Motor Bases
First Avenue
Tives
East Mainstrestag
Don Stewart
Concord St
Dial
Auer Agency
WMC
Tamily
Saundry
W. D. Hunter
Jewel Tea Company
B. Wayne Street
Cory
Phione
Sala A
Snyder Glreley
G. A. Bissell Lumber Supply
Bennink, Clymer
Morton's
Quick Doane’s Hardware
Main Street
Nell
CG. A. Bissell Lumber Supply
Sre
Ruberoid Company of
G. W. Peterson
Sparta Hotel
Toom
Aero
Edward Miller
Essex Street
West Main St
Abet
Sarsper
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