Spheres of influence in Tran and historic power plays
The article recalls 1907 Great Britain Russia and Persia agreement dividing Iran into Russian north and British south spheres with a neutral zone. It notes earlier wars and concessions, 1921 treaty shifts, and disputes over northern oil concessions and rights to intervene in Tran amid evolving tensions.
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Tran
Great Britain
Russia
Persia
Germany
Bul Yas
Nan
Ameri Tan
E. Morgan
Fedrgan
Khostitaria
Osrog
Tazetan
Iran
Twenty Years Ago Qs Taken From Journal Files July 7 1931
Federal prohibition agents raided Findley Lake's The Meadows seizing beer and liquor in a crackdown on bootlegging as authorities seek to curb rising illicit sales. Local officials report mayoral and council actions, plus a series of accidents and vandalism incidents across the region, with ongoing investigations into juvenile mischief and property remodeling discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley Lake
Chautauqua County
Babson Optimistic On Old-Age Benefits
A column discusses old age insurance benefits in inflation, noting that future dollars may be depreciated yet premiums paid now will also be in depreciated dollars. It covers taxation nuances, including life insurance exemptions, estate tax considerations, and the need to consult an agent for planning, with emphasis on spousal benefits and control of proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unc
Cecil
Sureamen
Freeman Field enters federal court over bail fund records
A6year old Frederick Vanderbilt Field, secretary of the Civil Rights Congress bail fund committee, appears in federal court in New York and refuses to reveal record sources for four $20,000 bonds forfeited after four Communist leaders failed to serve conspiracy sentences. The judge sentences him to 90 days for contempt with 24 hours to appeal. The article notes Field as a great grandson of Commodore Vanderbilt and mentions the Eiffel Tower’s iron content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
Civil Rights Congress Bail Fund Committee
New York
Wield
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
International
Memory Quiz From A Confused Classified Page
The scrambled questions mix memory tests with trivia about holidays the Continental Army funding a Polish broker and portraits of historical figures. It asks about the living arrangement of Shakespeare family members and a missing word in a proverb, plus true false on hurricanes and letter finishing guidance.
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Seopet Sarvicey Jaxer
Margeret ‘Truniat
DeMgas
Renoir
Watteau
Anne Hathaway Shakespeare
Erie Man Divorced After Deserted on Wedding Night
In Erie County Court yesterday a divorce decree was granted to Maklernan who married Dorothy Makiernan in Panama New Jersey on March 21 1942. He charges adultery saying his wife left him the first night of their honeymoon and thereafter lived with a step uncle and another man. He retains custody of their three and a half year old son.
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Yineen
Maxier
Nan
Erié
Erie County
Makernan
Dorothy Makiernan
Panama
N. J
Maklernon
Corry area notes reveal air show talks and local news
Veteran Pennsyl vania Electric foreman Harr J Clark marks 26 years with the firm. Local airport managers weigh an summer air show. Banks may drop holiday closings under new state law. Marion Street pair report a New York City visit and a car break in with $160 theft. Pilot Clarence Wallace offers a free flight with each used car purchase. Pfc Thomas Maloney returns home on furlough and trains for atomic energy at Sandia. Rumors say a major firm eyes a Corry loom in defense projects during Korea, but no branch here. The Pennsylvania Auxiliary of the WFW sends cigarettes to Korea. Farmers warn June July rains will cost thousands. Claude Dougherty graduates from navy aviation maintenance school. Midshipman Loveland begins Marine summer training at Quantico, son of former Corry resident. Shriners from Corry attend North American Imperial Council in New York. Zem band from Corry members invited to entertain in Madison Square Garden. Pulpit duties at Abbe Reformed Church in summer by Donald Vandenberg. Local Marine recruit Miles joins after enlisting three years. JTown Dental Society backs fluoride for Corry water. Civic groups plan swimming program talks and speaker on municipal pools. Local merchants fear Korea cease-fire may curb purchases. Some executives challenge conference with Cleveland industrialist. others pursue Findley bake trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harr J. Clark
Fennsylvenia 1 Electric
George Hopkins
Marion Street
New York City
Clarence Wallace
Wallace
Thomas Maloney
O. S. Air Force
Sandig
Air Force Base
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Dickering
Pennsylvania
Korea
Eral
Abbe Reformed
Clymer
John Muller
U. 8
Navy
Lyle Frank Miles
Spring Creek
Corry
U. 8, Marine
Jamestown Dental Society
New York State Department of Health
Local notes mix fishing mishap and July park repairs
A fragmentary local roundup covers a man seen fishing as blisters formed, Pure Oil activities near a rowboat, Gillette’s birthday, rising auto casualty insurance tied to more large trucks on Pennsylvania highways, civic plans for Mead Park, July Fourth gatherings with rain and demolished fireplaces, John M. Kolstee’s naval graduation at Newport, and deteriorating health of M. Sgt. Robert Sanders as reported by his wife through the Defense Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nwt
Gillette
Pennsylvania
Mead Park
John M. Kolstee
Mas. M. Kolstee
Spring Street
Recruit Training Command
U. S.naval Training Station
Newport
R. I
Robert Sanders
Defense Department
Seb. Sanders
Uncertain Grove Area Miss Hill Sees Notable Honor
Fragment from a Grove area notice notes Phyllis Hill daughter of Mrs Arthur Hill of Columb ia gaining a top achievement at Grove with high honors. Also mentions local youths and a troubling incident involving neighborhood children, possibly a fatality or accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Phyllis Hill
Arthur Hill
Voice of the People Poem on Local Passenger Station
A poem from a local resident expresses mixed feelings about the nearby passenger depot. The speaker notes trains passing by, the depot beside the road, its noises and smells, and the station’s presence as a longtime friend to the community.
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Today Ane
Editon of
Jounal
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Fairview
Hubile GE
Boston House
First, Avenue
Frank
Don’ Keletuk
Heri
Omalpad Groppel
Babson
Emblem Oil Co
N. Center
Aznaliage, Sr
Rata Rararar Armas
Desmond Electric
Refrigeration Service
Cherch
Field
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Erie
Tetanus
Rosshachier Insurance Service
Fitet Avenue
Comple Bee
Bese Insurances
Claude E. Dougherty
Airmah
USN
Floyd Dougherty
Comy
R. D
Wheeldck
Aviation Structural
U.S. Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
Richard L. Loveland
Ima
Inas
Quantico
Marine Corps
Loveland
Miami University
Oxford
Lyle E. Loveland
Cleveland
Fim
Findley Bake
Martin
Motor Sales
West South St
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Corry Savings and Loan Association
South Center Street
Federal Savings
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Clymer Sand and, Gravel Co
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