Memory Quiz Targets Public Attention in Classified Page
A scrambled quiz style item asks readers to answer 10 questions on memory and general knowledge. It mentions a 60th birthday, a noted songwriter, and false or true claims about taxpayers and politicians. The text mixes ad like prompts with church notices and geopolitical notes about Transjordan and Middle East influence. The piece blends quiz, local notices, and international context.
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Nellie Tayloe Ross
the Treasury
W.G. Mint
U. S
Truman
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Journal Files
A 1928 Corry item set recalls Evelyn Bennett injured in a crash that killed a young North Fast driver. Gorry Country Club lists Zenn as pro and William Whotter as caterer. Melvin Stout and C F Price start an electrical shop in the Grand Theatre area. an amateur night at Rex Theatre is planned. Jack Mindtignes receives autographs from Ogden Hil and Bart Smith via his grandfather. Ed Harrington’s crew repairs East Columbus avenue bridge over Hare Creek with detours. school board notes 96.1 percent tax collections for 1947-48.
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V. Stewart
Gorry Country Club
Zenn
Corry
Transit Valley
Buffel
Cub
William Whotter
Moon Brook
Jamestown
Samuels
Another Dike Breaks in Portland Sector
A second dike breach in the Portland sector has caused extensive damage and claimed 33 known victims. The Red Cross reports five people still missing from Memorial Day morning in Vanport, a War housing city of 18,700 near Portland. The critical list stood at 121 with families notifying relatives from New Jersey, while Vanport’s death toll stayed at four.
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Gomuayes
Red Cross
Vanport
Portland
New Jersey
Vanporl
Rebellion Warrior Resting as He Recovers at Home
Details from Corry AP report note Obi sennagate 1 16 Nremmet Vis wyer of the Rebellion is in bed with rapid recovery expected in a few days. Dr Paul of Ripley attends and anticipates full upsurge soon. The physician plans a week’s rest with relatives confirming no further movement during that time. Local notices mention subscription and advertising rates with AP dispatches from Philadelphia and New York publishing houses.
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Vis'wyer
Paul
Ripley
Rayne
Q Imball
New York
Philadelphia
Corry
Ad ‘Vance
Carter
Civil War Vet Stricken Misses Last GAR Meet
Jamestown June 1 A 103 year old national GAR commander Robert M Rowne lay in bed at his Ripley home after a heart attack felled him Tuesday. His 106 year old buddy James A Hard carried on in Rochester at the last state convention while relatives described Rowne’s struggle as a grand fight against illness.
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Jamestown
James A. Hard
Rochester
Robert M. Rowne
Ripley
Mr Rownd
A1 Year Old GAR Leader Stricken Before Rochester Trip
The 1 year old GAR figure from New York City or surrounding area, once a vigorous member with thousands, suffered a heart attack preparing for a trip to Rochester. Relatives say the excitement of the venture may have contributed to his collapse, leaving the last rugged county survivor.
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GAR
Department of New York
Rochester
Britain to rework ties with US and UN over Palestine
Britain plans new steps to ease strained relations with the United States and the United Nations over Palestine, focusing on Transjordan. After halting arms shipments in June, Britain is reevaluating its treaty with Transjordan and ongoing subsidy to the Arab Legion, while UN Charter obligations are considered in potential conflicts. The Anglo Transjordan treaty of 1946 ties together mutual defense, airfield use, and personnel training, with Britain seeking to balance alliance aims with UN commitments.
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Britain
Trans-Jordan
Great Britain
United States
Palestine
Transjordan
Abdullah
Arab Legion
United Nations
Bri
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C. F. Price
Grand ‘Theatre
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Ogmen Hil
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Pittsburgh Battery
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Ed Harrington
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Hare Creek
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