Reed sees tn boxcar shortage pressuring railways
The article notes a severe freight car shortage threatens rail service as car builders and railroads struggle to reach the 120,000 new cars target for 1947. It cites the Office of Defense Transportation and Railway Age estimates, with only 8,200 cars produced in Q1 and projections near 62,000 to 72,000 for the year, far below needed levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevcre
Railway Ace
Office of Defense ‘Transportation
City council reviews street program and front upgrade
Twenty years ago a new front was let for the North Center street dry goods store. Grove street paving may occur this year after a drainage table is completed. A heart failure claimed James Hassett, a long time meat dealer near Columbus road. White way lighting began on Main Street as Venango Public Service installs fixtures. A thief broke into the Hex Shop on West South street taking cigars. City Treasurer B E Westley reports 1927 tax collections near a record high with 26 206 74 for May and a balance of 13 102 47 on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Stennett 4 Son
Frank Jones
North Center Street
Grove Street
Strevch
Columbus Road
James Hassett
Bethr
Venango Public Service Corporation
B. E. Westley
Wesley
Council
Drake
Gobbett
Hoard of Education
Dudgel
Department of Public Instruction
Corry
Coryas
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Carter Hill
Willian Ewer Zarm
Corry Country Club
Harold McConnell
M and M
Hare Creek Road
Miami
South
Nosige Department
Maple Avenue
Aikens
Perth
Ava
Columbus
Owi
Gocin
Yieiiile
Southland
Corregidor
Senator Chapman
Warren
Mauretania
Metropolitan
New York Harbor
United Nations
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Accidents are the leading single menace to children ages five to fourteen, with boys more affected by accidents than deaths from major childhood diseases. Over 15 years, deaths from preventable childhood illnesses have fallen, with large declines in diarrhea, enteritis, pneumonia, and related conditions despite economic strain and war.
Roaming Round Notes and Local Economic Glance
The item surveys slowdowns in orders and inquiries across several firms, citing recession signals in the third quarter. It notes housing sales slipping in Corry due to scarce desirable properties, and local political maneuvering as candidates prepare for city and school elections amid wage and tax discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Simmons
Trent
Cory Industrial
Corry
John Rogers
Carl Smith
Ross Fehlman
Fred L. Barnes
AFL
CTO
CFO
ATL
Titian
Senate
Truman
Washington
GOP
House
Babylonian Inventions From Ancient Babylonia to Persia
The article notes two pivotal Babylonian contributions the development of writing and the essential standards of measurement including weight time and money, tracing their influence across ancient Mesopotamian cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylonia
Persia
Destructive Insects Protecting Food in Storage
Destructive insects threaten cereals in tins and jars. Insect proofing helps prevent feed on foods. Roaches and ants may be starved out by protecting food. Failure to guard food from insects encourages their development and endangers health.
Quiz questions and a health notice excerpt
A set of trivia questions asks about Gone With the Wind hero, Prince Edward Island country, a corrected sentence about mine disaster victims, guayule, Adelina Patti’s heritage, Rutgers status, War of 1812 president, new American ambassador to Yugoslavia, Berlin trades unions’ size, and Three Came Home author. An editorial passage urges accident prevention, noting school patrols saved lives and stresses continued support amid reduced deaths from disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
di Guayule
Adelina Patt
State University of
United States
New America
Yugoslavia
Berlin
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Tip Carsten
Iowa
WO Reed
Hans Wellejus
West South Street
Medical Soclety
Binte
Pennsylvania
Frank Bliss
Center St
Carl Eisenmans
Institute of Life Insurance
Informat Comphates
John Clough
East Mary Street
California
Clough
Arizona
OPA
Wedlara
Dever
Corry Post Office
Peral Deposit Insurance Corfof
Citizens National Bank OF Corry
Fred Kinley
Agency
South Centar St
Thomas Motor Co
Clinton St
Corry, Pa
Corry Building & Loan Association
Federal Savings Iro SS 600 and Loan Insurance Corp
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Cantar Street
Hot Point
All-Way Electric. CO
Blovida Dow
Reem
Sylasa Pirie
Samson
Gouzstex
Llu Ee
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