Gas valve controversy and public building concerns in Corry
Local commentary questions a department order mandating gas shut off valves on public buildings and businesses in Corry. The piece alleges the move is a racket, cites high costs for valve and installation, and calls for state explanation to clarify the order and price. It notes a warning to Judge James and references a broader political climate and local market chatter.
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Erie
Department of Labor and Industry
Polite Traffic Officers Policy Promises Courteous Enforcement
Pittsburgh adopts a politeness plan for traffic officers aimed at gentler enforcement. Mayor Scully says courteous commands are easier and more effective than shouting, expecting officers to pull over motorists with calm guidance.
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Bittsburgh
Gismick
Motor Square
Cornelius D. Scully
Costigan Liberalism Fails Colorado Liberal Debate
In Colorado the liberal Costigan era is recalled as a force for reform yet the state’s people see control of resources slipping to absentee interests and big players. The piece traces how Miss Josephine Roche and Oscar Chapman connected to the New Deal shifted Colorado Democrats, while Alva Adams aligned with old guards.
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Franklin Washington
Rooswell
Colorado
New Degis
Texas
West Virginia
Cotorago
Costigan
Senator Costigan
Ned Costigan
Josephine Roche
Rocky Mountain
Calorago
Washington
Oscar L. Chapman
Adams
Gilletto
Towa
Liberal Isles
Harold" Ickes
Roosevelt
Department of the Interim
White House
Charley West
Ohio
Interior
Ickes
West
Tekes
Senate
Ebert K. Burlew
Pennsylvania
Burlew
Me. Tekes
Iskes
Alva SB. Adams
Adassia
Berth
Twenty Years Ago Notes From Oil City Daily
Twenty years ago events from Oil City are recalled including Adnaren Ryan found dead in a stairway at No 1 Hose House. A fire at the C H Geiger Toe Gream plant on North Center Street is blamed on incendiary origin. An old car near Findley Lake turned turtle after a tire burst. Lieut Pressley Shuss had a crash while an observer with an American aero squadron in France. Sergeant Walter Scott passed the wireless exam with 95 percent, highest in his company. Frank O Day returns from Camp Lejeune to visit his son. Mrs Edward Grapier is called to Mayville by news of a seriously ill relative. Mr and Mrs Frank C Howard and Miss Allie Raymond visit Clarendon relatives.
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Adnaren Ryan
Oil City
C. H. Geiger Toe Gream
North Center Street
A. M. Howard
Lieut
Pressley Shuss
France
Walter Scott
Signal Corps
Sam Scott
Erie Man 18 Oldest Dealer for Pontiac
Gary Long necker of Erie Pennsylvania marks thirty years as a Pontiac dealer this July. He signed his first Oakland Pontiac contract in July 1808 and claims steady profits every year despite a $150000 stock market loss. He has bought over $10 million in new Pontia cars with cash payments and no financing. He started 30 years ago with $700 borrowed, driving Pontia cars from Ontario to Brie.
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Gary Longnecker
Erie
Pontiac Motor Prouoss
Tangnecker
Pontisa
Caval
Pontiaé
Brie
Paris styles handknit gowns dazzle Parisian wedding fashion
Paris notes a chic yet practical display from Mrs. Baker and Frances Min as they model handknit and tricot dresses for a summer wedding season. Designs feature navy and white knits, gold and emerald accents, and a flowing capelet, with accessories including pearls, capeline hats, and navy gloves.
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Paris
Handimill
Tronsser
Frances
Min
Marie
Jacques Allez
George Baker
Baler
Aileen
Tricot
Gejsign
Washington Behind the Scenes Campaigns in 1940 Primary
Washington dispatch outlines Democratic primary intrigues with O Daniel Lee Daniel and others, noting forecasts of a runoff, patronage tensions, and the influence of New Deal and anti New Deal senators. It highlights federal appointments and party power plays shaping the race.
Hollywood film shop forms driver group for foreign cars
A new Hollywood branch forms a small group of actors who will serve as chauffeurs and drivers for foreign automobiles in film work. Members Sam Harris George Brown Herbert White and Stevie Carlson, SAG members with acting credits, will also handle quick repairs. The quartet is assigned to drive foreign cars in Paramounts Bulldog Drummond in Africa starring Heather Angel Jet Howard and Hy 18 Warner.
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Hollywood
Sam Harris
George Brown
Herbert White
Stevie Carlson
Screen Actors Guild
Garrett
Paramounts
Bulldog Drummond
Africa
Heather Angel
Jet Howard
Hy 18
Warner
John Denorid
Association
Blood Counts and Mechanics in Wartime Films
The article discusses medical blood count basics and how red cells change in disease or poisoning, noting typical ranges. It then shifts to film production, explaining why foreign car expert actors are used to portray American mechanics in period movies due to studio agreements and the need for on-screen automotive knowledge.
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Denotia
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Cocry
James
Arthur H. James
Maine
William Allen White
Imperia Gazétte
Sopra Noty
Banque Ching
Gosh
Tain
Great Britain
Lawrence
Arabia
Wiliam
Snagness
NEA Service
John Morely
Findley Lake
Ms. Morely
Frank O'Day
Edward G. Grapier
Mayville
L. Bemis
Pontiac
Avoia Glo
Sorthwood
Ruth Mary
Sid William George Storkois
Sina
Hawn
Rodney Dutcher
Gove Cor
Jy Lee Daniel
Fordly Worth
Ondaniel
Emere
Tales
O'Daniel
William OtoGraw
Tonest ‘Thorapenn
Post Office
Karl Crowley
Wephington
Jim Farley
Cummings
Hull
Supreme Court
Black and
Reed
Garner
RIFC
Jesse Jones
San Antonis
Maurey Maverick
Paul Kilday
Barry Byrd
Carter Glass
Virginia
McCarran
U. S
Nevada
Maryland
Millard ‘Tyding
Rosevelt
T Roosevelt
Aileen Rice
Weaver
Borstorff Atlantic
Hollywood Film Shop
Uated
Proes
Rene Ponsel
First Baptist Church
West Pleasant St
Seeland Ave
Ernest A. Hook
Geo. Skidmore
Skidmore
Independent Baptist Fellowship
Panama
Bible Senoor
Seaver Park
Wattsburo
Barnes & Carrig
Center Street
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