Runor Germans Evacuating Denmark Amid Negotiation Reports
Unverified reports from Scandinavian sources claim German forces began evacuating Copenhagen and Denmark as talks allegedly loomed with the Allies. Stockholm papers note Himmler contact through a Danish go-between, while Danish underground sources mention a Copenhagen conference at Amalienborg Castle and a possible German surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wital Des Himmler
Himmler
Germany
Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
II Malmon
Sweden
Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian
Amatienburg Castle
Tidningen
Harvey W Rathbun Died at Erie Hospital
Harvey W Rathbun of 406 East 37th Street Erie died at St. Vincent's Hospital Erie after a long illness. Born in Cony he moved to Erie 15 years ago and worked for NuBone Company. Survived by wife Neva Stafford Rathbun two children Lois and Mary Alice one sister Mrs R Perkins and two brothers Charles Rathbun Cory and Herbert Rathbun Erie. Funeral from Ghester A Schaal Funeral Home Thursday at 4 PM Rev Hall Dantel will officiate interment Laurel Hill Cemetery King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Ramaun
East 37Th Street
Erie
St. Vincent's Hospital
Cony
Albert, Rathbun
NuBone Company
Neva Stafford Rathbun
Lois
Mary Alice Rathbun
R . Perkins
City
Charles Rathbun
Cory
Herbert Rathbun
Ghester A. Schaal
West 9Th Street
Hall Dantel
Bethel Baptist Church
Laurel Fill
Local notes mix maps and memorials across cities
City and vicinity brief crowded with notices from Powell Motor Co. to Red Cross Sewing Circle, Juvenile court decisions, Meadvill e rayon expansion plans, fire and storm reports, service flags, a Greece of memorials, and war casualty notices involving Keller and Proctor, with town by town items from Titusville to Corry and Meadville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Motor Co
Red Cros Sewing Circle
Pat
Tyuills
Ridgway
Gerard P. Keller
Seaman
Pacific
Michael Keller
St. Marys
St., Marys
Ducee F. Cortez Bell
Corry Red and Gun Club
Meadville
American Viscose Corporation
Wight
Paul B. Hill
New Era Club
Presbyterian Ladies’ Missionary Society
D'élock
Titusville
Freda Harkless
Athens Township
Center- Ville
Centerville
Ward
Harkless
Athy DibiBville School Board adopts tentative budget
The Athy DibiBville School Board last night adopted a tentative budget with the 15 mill tax rate unchanged from last year. Final data will follow act on Harrisburg legislative action next Saturday. Immediate figures await pending state action. no change in the mill rate is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athy
DibiBville
Harrisburo
Grand Valley
Fie
Suiks
Uhinney
Eric Burton R. Fitting
Iuio
Cleveland
Hamot Hospital
Warren
Raymond L. Maley
Pittsfield
R. D
Don~ Sldian
Bannas
Maley
Kane Pfe
Carl R. Carlson
Moorning
Carl B. Carlson
Pfo
Carlson
Belgium
Naw PW
A. Q. Sandburg
W. W. Graham
Thomas Giblin
M. A. Manges
Martin prison program passes as assembly eyes adjournment
In Harrisburg on May 1 Governor Martin wins approval for a 15 million dollar prison reorganization plan while the General Assembly pushes for adjournment. Hundreds of bills face death in committee. measures not on calendars may not be enacted, including proposals for a state disaster system and venereal disease reporting. Westinghouse announces the layoff of 79 employees over the past week in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Harrisburg
Martin
Senate
House
Soft coal wage pact wins final approval in Washington
The Associated Press reports that the soft coal wage agreement receives final government approval. Economic Stabilizer William Davis signs off on the bituminous deal and authorizes a 16 cent per ton price rise to offset operators' costs. The hard coal contract had expired at midnight and anthracite mines prepared for stoppages despite security orders to continue production. The wage deals are retroactive to today, with the scale committee urging submarine workers to resume once operators accept the secretary of labor’s contract recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prep
Washington
Lewis
William
Davis
Lestis Inter
Porielis
Sugar Ration Reduced for Americans in 1944
Sugar allowances fall 25 percent as the government projects continued adequate diet and higher values for other foods. Americans will average 72.1 pounds of sugar this year, down from 89 last year, with sugar stamp 36 totaling five pounds valid to September 1. Local boards may issue up to 70 percent for home canning and per person limits drop to 15 pounds from 26, while home canning limit rises from 160 to 190 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Gamuel J. Rosenman
United States
Europe
Americas
OPA
Jamesly
Columbus News Letter Social Notables and Local Visits
Local society notes highlight Gina Davis hosting the Ladies Aid, visits by Russell Moore and Santiva, and many relatives at Brie, Erie, Edinboro, and Jamestown. Church hours announced, school fundraiser for a new projector, and a wedding at St. John’s Akron with Frances Hanks and Donald Scott. Families from Cambridge Springs and Stowe are mentioned alongside trips to Panama and Hollow Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Meg
Gina Davis
Ald
Russell Moore
Santiva
Brie
Arthur Page
Nathan Dodd
Vivi Caster
Patiens
Corry Hospital
Clifford Caster
Erie
Ina Yegar
Caster
Albert Sandburg
Charles
Charles Sandbure
Margarite
Youngsville
Toss Schramiling
Corry
Arthur Hill
Congregational Church
Loyd Reeves and Som
Clinton
Steamburg
Clifford Casler
Arhur Page
Sydney Suhns
Edinboro
Daniel Zabne
Roger Trisket
Jamestown General Hospital
Harry Thompson
Rich
Ard Trisket
Lyle ‘Thompson
Clarence Thompson
Donald Benninke
Richand Thompson
Fuckeyy
Jamestown
Leslie Dodd
Couriersport
James Hanks
W. Willis
Emil Topovich
Bal 'Purbin
Helen Hanks
Cambridge ‘Springs
Frances Hanks
Donald S
Perry Mead
Solinday
Hollow Lake
Oak
Whisky ration period extended for Pennsylvania four weeks
The State Liquor Control Board announced a new four week whisky ration period for Pennsylvania starting Monday May 7 and ending Saturday June 2. Consumers may buy a fifth of whisky, while retailers face a 70 percent limit on their normal purchases during the low weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Liquor Control Board
Mortgage Chamber Welghan Membe r The
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a mortgage chamber or member named Welghan and a national reference to Arthur. Core readable facts show ownership and establishment terms unclear. Further readable context needed for concrete event, date, or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Michill Mortgage Chambe- Welghan
Day This Is The Years New Count
A fragmented OCR item notes a phrase about years and a new count. It lacks clear names places dates or an identifiable event but preserves a snippet of the local page text. Further readable context is unavailable to establish a concrete incident or person.
May Day Rethink Spurs Revival Effort
A rediscovery initiative revives a deteriorating May Day celebration amid local debates. Officials and community groups align on a revamp plan to honor tradition while modernizing events for broader participation.
Fragmented Field Note Hints at Names and Numbers
A garbled OCR fragment mentions roots, a surname Norr, and a number. no clear event, place, or date is discernible beyond these hints. The readable bits suggest a political or personal note but lack sufficient context to identify persons or actions.
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Wing-Willi Star
Westfield
Austin
Belle
Siser
LaFrance Flakes
RUNOR
Mishie
Gencon
Brealain
Germatd
Harvey W. Rathbun
Bernaraise
Dagens-Nyheter
Lu ‘Hinme
Jewell Flower Shop
Merle Oascine
Dave
Emporium
Ley
LaVerne
Merle Duane Cussins
Gussins
Merle, Jr
Saat
Wayne Township
Priso
Bac Orb
Franklin
Jacob V. Rough
Elmer G. Rough
Black Ash
Rowe
Ellis
Alton Rogers
Spantansburg
Val Ceneatik
North Center Stress
Rin Harmon
Pittsburgh
Ben
Andrew Phillips
Mather
Georgia Bachomner
Pharlilte Staples, L “Bachofer
Ernest A. Bachofuer
Mayville
Atate
Westfield Barmtte
Justica Selaxid Miller
Poland
William ‘Spencer
Suniday
Abram Willover
Krennedy
Eva Spencer
Beechwood
Ashville
West Lake Road
Franke Carlson
Tidioute
Irvine
Astb
Richard Wallner
Bradford
Bradford Hospital
Berry Musick
Union City
Office of Register of Wills
Ralph Moord
Court House
John B. Musick
St. Edwards School
Oil City
Pvt
Leroy
Proctor
Loord
War Department
Redéree
Combat Engineers
Hell On Wheels
Jos) Burgar
Titusville Free
Therue
Wak Department
Herbert Sheldon
Mys
Lloyd Sheldon
Spring Township
Crawford County
Venango County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Glarion
Duc Wiser
Strattanville
Yesteriny
Here
Moose
Ven Laughlin
Robert Laughlin
Chemnitz
Robert
N.Y
Maxwell House
CHAS
Florida
Alex Anborn
Biaarea
Daley
Kelsey
D. D
Optomethist
N. Center St
Appolmpitey
Westinghouse Cinack
Philadelphia
Westinghouse Fleetvie and Manufacturing Co
Berkhous
Clippercraft
Corry’s Greatest Clothiers
Columbus News
Salpage Craft Mathixs
Ninae
Al's Clothes Shop
Corry and
Murdyille
Wembley
Eojoy
Clothes
Bornstain Bros
Carrighteen
Advertir
Ana
Mr. Norr
Porstmas
Mr. Walke
Nes
W. Pauley
Bel
Norris
Bill
Matale Over Hier
Pener North
N. Cent
W.L
Mari Superb
Wastuli
Lue
Van
Ean
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