Gas coupon rules changed by OPA restrict transfers
The Office of Price Administration announced drastic gasoline coupon rules effective April 1. Transfers for R coupons will only be via authorized delivery facilities and not into vehicle tanks. Farmers without station access must swap R for E at ration boards, and motorists must not deface or handle coupons. Prosecutions will follow for violations as the plan curbs counterfeit use.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA PLC
Obituary: Minnie Weller Péffey Dies in Erie Home
Minnie Weller Péffey, 74, former resident of this city, died at her daughter’s home in Erie after gas exposure. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wendell Millnigh of Union City Methodist Church. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Karl Van Tassel of Erie, and a son, Milo Reynor of Homestead, Pennsylvania.
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Union
Minnie Peffer
Karl van Tassel
Erie
Milo Reynor
Homestead
Stiff Penalties Planned For Soldier Vote Listing Abuse
Pennsylvania debates defense volunteer voting as lawmakers consider amending the soldier vote law. Dr Ralph Hutchison backs strict penalties to deter political activity by defense volunteers while a May session may revisit the enabling legislation and canvassing plan. A bipartisan conference will gather next Tuesday with leaders from both parties.
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Harrisburg
Defense Corps
Pennsylvania
Ralph Cooper Hutchison
Defense Council
Harry S. McDevint
Philadelphia Council of Defense
Br. Hutchiser
Armed Services
Civnlcal
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Plat
Louse Tohouse
Sigre
Martin
Defense Council Awd
Russians Push Through Carpathians in Soviet Advance
Soviet forces drive toward the Carpathians from Pervomuiske to the Prut with spearheads 19 miles from Kolomea and advances around Stanislau. The push tightens along the Prut river line as German positions retreat toward Czernowitz and Stunislau, leaving the Axis line exposed.
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Prut
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Turchinoye
Odessa
Reg
Black Sea
Delatyn
Carpathians
Zhukov
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Tysmyenttsy
Ety
Stanislau
Tlumach
Nadvor- Tayn
Aank
Prut River
Forest Fires Investigated Near Kane
State police and U S Forestry officials investigate two fires near Kane along Highway 68 damaging a red pine stand in Allegheny National Forest. Blazes deemed accidental, with one started by children and the other from a campfire. Local officers and Roy Marker and Arthur Van Nort assist. crews from James City extinguish flames before major spread.
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U.S. Forestry
Allegheny National Forest
Seriou
Roy Marker
U. S. Forest Service
Arthur van Nort
Marienville
James City
Coast Guard Lieutenant Sentenced for Murder at Sing Sing
New York March 31 Coast Guard Lieutenant Adam Roth was sentenced to 25 years to life in Sing Sing prison for second degree murder in the July 17 slaying of 57 year old stenographer Miss Rute Costello. Judge Thomas J. Walsh imposed the sentence as Roth showed no emotion.
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New York
Coast Guard
Jel Adam Rother
Sing Sing
Rute Costello
Rother
Richmond
Thomas J. Walsh
Scouts Aid Nationwide Relief Drive In Corry
Corry Scouts with help from Girl Scouts join a national clothing drive for relief. Girl Scouts led by Mist Adele McCray organize a solicitation at the Nemess. Boy Scout troops collect wearable garments for shipment, excluding rubber items. People with suitable clothing or home access can drop a card to P. O. Box 143 or call the Journal to connect with Scout leaders.
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Corry
Boy Scouts
Ryan Relie
Mist Adele McCray
Bostr Dts
P. O. Box 143
Journal
Police Halt Picketing of Local Store
A local store picketing was halted by police after discussions about using a vacant storeroom for evening access. Volunteers from teaching staff or others could furnish and supervise the space, with informal meetings planned within a day or two to pursue concrete action.
Three bites from rabid dog alarm town
March 31 report details two bite victims in Welakkert and a second child attacked near home after a dog captured by a local catcher. Rabies confirmed by laboratory tests. Dr James Smith orders post exposure treatment. Several children injured as the dog fled before authorities halted further contact.
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Edwin Meyers
Fox Teri
James Smith
Welakkert
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Smith
Frank Mando
Meyers
Hamel
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