No State Funds For Viaduct Project Rejected
City faces rejection of a proposed viaduct to span the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad from Main to Marion. State Highway officials say costs exceed 800000 and that a viaduct would not eliminate crossings, making it ineligible for grade crossing funds. J Maherty led the push as City Council weighs next steps and possible federal inquiry.
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Pennsylvaniand
Main
Marion Stimels
J. Waherty
State Department’ of Highways
Roy Brownlie Hay
N. R. Dickson
Brownmiller
Gily Covneil
J. Maherty
United States Bureau of Public Rosils
Flaherty
Plaberty
Parl
Molincil
Ouiton
Highway Department
Carnival Opens Week in Corry With West's Wonder Shows
West's World's Wonder Shows opened on Mast Washington Street grounds drawing a good-sized attendance. The display promised a mix of old favorites and new age attractions, with a child matinee announced and free admission for children at a later event. The carnival aims to offer something for every taste amid bright lights and loud music, drawing crowds from the Corry area Monday evening.
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West
Washington Street
Heysral
Corry- Area
Benson Holds Narrow Lead In Minnesota Gubernatorial Race
United Press reports from Minneapolis on June 21 show Gov. Wimer Benson leading Hjalmer Petersen in the race for the Reform party gubernatorial nomination. With 1,403 of 1,780 precincts in, Benson trails by a bit more than 2,500 votes as Peterson maintains strength in rural areas. Benson 19,501 to Petersen 18,907.
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Benson
United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Wimer A. Benson
Hjalmer Petersen
Firmerabor
Minnesota
Peterson
Death Toll Rises After Montana Train Crash
United States miles City Mont June 21 mud covered sleeper car lifted from Custer Creek wreck scene as divers recovered bodies. Officials say final toll may reach 51 after 35 bodies had been recovered from Sunday crash of the Olympian into a trestle.
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United
Oubstelte
Glendive
Yellowstone River
Custer Creek
Olympiast
Milwaukee Railroand
Milles City
Mont
Vonerste
Custer Greck
Sullivan Adjutant Transferred From Local Salvation Army
Adjutant Joanet Sullivan who has led the local Salvation Army Post for two years receives word of transfer today. He will deliver a farewell sermon at Sunday evening service led by the advisory board of the local church. The probable successor will be named then. The Sullivans, residents of 214 West Pleasant Street, have made many ties in the city during their stay.
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Joanet Sullivan
Salvation Army
Sullivan
West Pleasant Street
State Capitol at Gettysburg Set for Civil War Anniversary
State capitol events centered on Gettysburg during the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg run June 28 through July 6. Governor Barle and state officials will relocate ceremonies to the historic battlefield site amid commemorations.
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State Capitol
Gettysburg
United Frese
Three Die In Hartfield Gravel Road Crash Near Jamestown
A car wreck on the Brocton Hartfield gravel road near Hartfield N Y killed three youths and injured a fourth. Victims Virginia Ruth Kerman 18 Bert Henry Ruland Jr 20 and Margaret Louise Kleist 20 died instantly from skull fractures. Arthur DeMeyere 25 was treated at Jamestown hospital for head and facial injuries and lacerations in fair condition. Coroner Samuel T Bowers said the accident likely caused instantaneous death for all but DeMeyere, who said Kerman lost control on gravel. The party had been at a private beach near Brocton on Lake Erie and the wreck occurred about 530 PM yesterday with the car overturning multiple times into a ditch. The group had attended the same outing as a separate party traveling ahead. The Hartfield Brocton road leads to the Matt Lake road near Jamestown.
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Hartfield
N. Y
Chautauqua Lake
Virginia Ruth Bexman
Bert Henry Ruland, Jr
Margaret Louise Kleist
Arthur DeMeyere
Jamestown Hospital
Brodtom
Lake Erie
Ruland
Clyde Crandall
DeMeyere
Samuel T. Bowers
Jamestown
Kerman
Bowers
Jamestown High School
Heist
Western College
Ohio
Syracuse University
Brocton
Sherman
Brocton-Hartfield
Townsend Club Meeting Attracts Large Attendance
Friday evening event at the Masonic Hall will feature speakers Mr ind Mrw and Tred Button from Fon oma, N. ., with four additional presenters on unusual and interesting topics. A committee will serve refreshments after the gathering.
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Meng Muue
Corry Townsend Clim
Masonic Hall
Ind Mrw
Tred Button
Entertailera
Fonoma
Aftsp Ube
John Migliaccio Taken By Death
John Migliaccio died this afternoon. He resided with his son and is survived by a widow and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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John Migliaccio
Temporary sewer intake traps eyed by city council
City officials study temporary traps at the Seneca sewer intake to prevent refuse from washing in. Mayor Hepler suggested temporary timbers and dams may curb debris until a larger plan is funded, with council to inspect the site before a Wednesday meeting.
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Pity
Alte
Frank E. Hepler
Alwad
118 Present at B P W District Meeting Here
One hundred and eighteen members of the Business and Professional Woman's clubs of District No 1 of Pennsylvania attended the eleventh annual birthday dinner of the local B P W club at the Hotel Corry. Mrs Agnes Lynch introduced nineteen new members, Marian Nyberg of Irvine performed accordion numbers, and Mrs C G Blanchard delivered the welcome. Helen Rehary spoke as state first vice president, with a program of accordion duets and harmonies conducted under Mrs Bumchnal.
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District No. 1
Pennsylvania
Blriday
B. P. W. Club
Corry
Lewers
Hill
Mise Marian Nyberg
Irvine
Agnes Lynch
Total Club
Wie
Aisne Meuth Bennatt
Waybara
Aniérada
Ihe
Misawa
Beckwith
Loy Tack Whitssey
Dorothie Maw Fickary
Rumotbne Letetier
Dorothy Boland Ae
City Council Approves Storm Sewer Bills
City Council last evening approved storm sewer bills totaling 6970.81 subject to review by the city engineer and streets department with payment delayed until funds from the 12000 storm sewer bond issue become available.
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Ireatoy
Corrites Recovering From Crash Injuries
Mrs. Mary Blair, of North Center Street, is recovering at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie after a wet pavement automobile crash last week. She suffered severe bruising and shaking but no fractures. Her daughter Florence Blair, who drove, sustained facial and head injuries. grandson John Love Jr. escaped with a shaking.
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Mary Blair
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Erie
North Center Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Rie
Blair
Florence Blair
John Love, Jr
Army encampment plans reported in New York clash
A fragmentary item notes a meeting in New York last night where Company A and Meaatisset discussed the next steps for an encampment at Indiantown Gap. Final plans were reportedly in dispute amid unclear details and shifting positions.
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Galls Meaatisset
New York
Healso
Indiantown Gap
Arrest 18 in Spy Ring Led by German Officials
United Press dispatch from New York reports 18 suspects, including German and German American nationals, indicted for conspiring to steal U S defense secrets. Jean G. Wrou, agent of the FBI, credited with halting part of the ring and resigning to a Washington chief. Indictments signal broader inquiries and possible more arrests.
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United Preax
New York
Jean G. Wrou
Peder Bureau of Investigation
J. Kiar Hoover
FLB T
Washington
U. S
Federi Bureau of Tnrestization
U. 8
Lamar Hardy
State Department
City Council Postpones Crossings Protest Action
Council delays protest on grade crossings with Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads after Mayor Hepler presents a resolution. Streets Director AidHoly and Safety Director Rosubacher say they are coordinating with the railroads and Sid bear to upgrade crossings with hopes for permanent improvements on East Main Street. Bear warns that delaying protest may slow negotiations.
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Gounon
Frank ©. Hepler
Erie
Stanley H. AidHoly
Richard Rosubacher
Sid Bear
Bear
State Official Supersedes Dauphin Co D A In Graft Probe
Harrisburg June 21 Attorney General Guy K Bard superseded Dauphin County District Attorney Carl B Shelley in the projected grand jury inquiry into graft and corruption charges against the Earle administration. Shelley refused to withdraw prompting the supersession as Judge Schaeffer prepared to proceed. The move sparked a courtroom clash over authority as Bard appointed special counsel to conduct the investigation. The page continues with further details.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Guy K. Bard
Carl B. Shelley
Dauphin County
Grand Jury
Earle
Bard
Paul N. Shhaeffer
Berks County
Supreme Court
Shelley
Aupersede
Owen
Yerson
Charles J. Margiolli
George H. Earle
Jude Schaefer
Dauphin
Shetley
Schaef
Prosecntor
Uame
Diatmiat Mt
Demolition Plan for Park Stand Discussed by City Council
City Council Director A. O. Sand-Wairgrough reviews razing the obsolete stand in the park. The aim is to replace the weathered structure with a safer facility, addressing taxation and assembly needs. Members debate the project’s size and impact on city traffic and park use.
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Eeualdurdd
Caunell
Cvenci
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Townsend
Montana
B.P.W
Corrites
G-Man Turrou
Germany
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Schaeffer
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