Rise in 1940 farm income forecast despite weather
Federal economists predict 1940 farm income will rise with summer demand, aided by higher prices for wheat corn and cotton. Meats may lag as export demand stays weak, while Allied war orders could lift overall economy by mid-summer. Domestic cash income from the 1940 crop is expected to exceed 1939 levels despite a small U.S. crop.
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Fred Bailey
United Press
Washington
Fann
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Agriculture Department
Seat Abc
Europe
Warren County Red Cross Quota Set At 4000 Dollars
Warren county residents face a 4000 dollar quota for the Red Cross relief drive. The goal was communicated by Norman H. Davis, national Red Cross chairman, via telegram to the local Warren county chapter as the broad relief effort expands in Europe.
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Warren
Europe
Warren County
American Red Cross
Toval
Norman H. Davis
National Red Cross
Meadville Man Killed After Falls at Lodge Home
Charles F. Patten, 67, of near Meadville, died from a broken neck after tumbling down a stairway at a lodge dining room following a Mother's Day service. Coroner Mather J. King reported the death and noted his widow and eight children survive.
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Meadville
Charles
Patten
Fagles
Mather J. King
Lodge
Allen
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets Claim Kidney Support
Advertisement warns of mysterious aches from kidney failure and poison buildup. It touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets as stimulating kidney action and increasing urine flow, promising quick relief and better health, with a note to druggists and a mention of Golden Las Tablets as an alternative.
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Thompson
Pennsylvania General Assistance Rolls Decline Again
The May 4 week shows a net drop of 4,594 cases (14,754 persons) with total rolls at 14,81, including 64,877 persons. Private employment gains reduced 2,1993 cases, while WPA activity caused a net decrease of 3,924 cases. Transfers to other aid, ADC, and unemployment compensation also trimmed the rolls as the downward trend continues since mid March.
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Pennsylvania
Five Hurt As Cars Collide Near Kane Night Crash
Five people, including two Kane youths, were injured in a head-on collision on the St Marys Rasportum road Friday night at 11 pm. Robert Meyers and Robert Powell suffered injuries, with Meyers having broken ribs and facial lacerations. Mary Workman and Kathleen Shanlts, passengers, were treated after the wreck near Emporium. The accident involved Meyers driving a sedan owned by A E Twinson and a truck, with both vehicles badly damaged. State police investigated the crash. Meyers took responsibility.
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Johnson
Emporium
Meyers
Two Warren Men Injured In Warren Car Crash
Two local men were slightly injured after a late night crash when Peter Bunk of 12 Park Street attempted to pass another car on Market Street. Bunk’s car struck the Bathurst vehicle driven by Warren High School principal F. W. Bathurst, then hit a fire hydrant and a route marker before crashing onto its side. Bunk and passenger Mike Kuch, of 5 Park Street, were treated at the hospital for injuries.
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Warren
Peter Bunk
Park Street
FP. W. Bathurst
Warren High School
Bunk
Market Street
Bathurst
Mike Kuch
Jacera
Hens
Pine Camp Games Prelude to Real War
Army exercise plans outline large scale maneuvers in St. Lawrence County from August 5 for three weeks with more than 125000 troops. General Hugh A. Drum will command a force including Regular Army and National Guard units from First through Third Army Corps. The staged scenario simulates a Canadian invasion and defense along the New York border with air, sea, and ground units forming a major display of military strength.
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Young Atom Pae
National Guard
Europe
St. Lawrence County
Kent
Hugh A. Drum
Field Army
Wimi
Uited
St. Lawrence
Canada
Uncle Sam
France
Belgium
Lake Champlain
Pirot
New England
West Virginia
Washington
Plattsburg
New York
Atlantic
Grant Paroles in Erie Strike Rioters Case
Three former Griffin Manufacturing workers were paroled from Erie charity jail after sentences for assault and battery related to the Griffin plant strike. John DiMara, Nello Mangeni, and Duilio Polacci had served short terms. others remained under terms or probation as the court adjusted orders and ordered costs totaling $700. SWOC organizer Clarence Irwin remained in county jail on a three month term.
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Erie
Griffin Manufacturing Company
Erie Charity
Griffin
Harold Dundon
George H. Rowley
Mercer Country
John DiMara
West 7Th Street
Nello Mangeni
Huron Fleet
Duilio Polacci
West 26Th Street
DiMara
Mal
Polacci
Mangeni
SWOC
Clarence Irwin
Sharysville
Ilo
Paul Nunes
George L. Wilson
Two Erie Teens Sentenced to Reformatory
Two Erie youths Leonard Smith aged 19 of 2001 Liberty Street and Robert Fisher aged 18 of 424 West Main Street were sent to Huntington Reformatory for an indefinite period after pleading guilty to assaulting a seven year old girl near 21st and Liberty. Judge Elmer L Evans presided. The pair were previously paroled after a theft and a bike ride incident involving the girl and her brother.
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Erie
Huntngdon Reformatory
Léonard Smith
Liberty Stenet
Robert Fisher
Elmer L. Evans
Smith
Fisher
Rush Marriage Licenses Go Through With New Law
Erie reports long lines as the new law requiring physical examinations delays licenses. On the deadline Saturday, 97 applications were processed with extra staff assigned. Couples applying must wait three days for certificates, and another rush is anticipated by Monday.
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Erie
Amiations
Bilgh
B. McGord
Cief
Gues In
McCord
Wnlil
McCort
Newlyweds linked to kidnap case in Erie area
A bride and groom, A B Richardson and Lucille Schreckengost, were in critical condition after a highway crash near Meadville. District Attorney Burton Laub announced charges of kidnapping related to a separate case involving a Derry, Pennsylvania man and his two children. The article notes ongoing legal actions, including warrants and court dates, with police involvement in Derry and Erie.
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Trie
John Franklin
Derry
Dineoln School
Glee
Wayne Streets
Hand
Erie County
William Heisler
Keer
Bonnette
Wayne Kerr
Grave Fert
East 28Th Street
Burton R. Laub
Helstur
George E. Bryson
Kerr
Baleen
PRR
Etek Aaniter
Feuer
Death case prompts recommitment in Philipsburg
Mary Wen, 44, a housekeeper for Gur Stump, is recommitted to Centre County jail after arraignment before a Bellefonte justice following recommendations of the coroner who investigated the death of her employer William Walker. District Attorney Musser Geilig noted Will Hol may seek a first degree verdict.
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Phillipsburg
Mary Wen
Gur Stump
Center Raunty
Bellefonte Justive
Coroness Sary
Willian Walker
Disister
Musser Geilig
Will Hol
Oil City Plans Big Fourth of July Display
Oil City outlines plans for a broad Fourth of July celebration with a $1,000 firework show and a $2,500 early contribution. The program includes sports at Ramage Hasson field, a water carnival, air cavalcade with prizes, a forest parade with band prizes, band concerts, and a nighttime fireworks display.
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Oil City
Ol City
Lie
Ramage- Hasson Field
OIL CITY MAN KILLS SELF WITH RIFLE
Oil City man Downing, 20, a carpenter for the city, shot himself at his home 46 Oak Grove Street. He blew out his brains while seated on his bed as his brother Willam heard the shot. Coroner J Irwin Zerge ruled death by own action. He had been mecanay lately though not in health. father Orvis Downing is in hospital with a broken leg.
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Oil City
Uyan
Downing
Oi City
Himsself
Oak Grove Street
Willam
J. Irwin Zerge
Orvis Downing
All Gy
Erie police raids seize punch boards across stores
Police raided confectionery and cigar shops in Erie on May 13 seizing punch boards and charging owners and clerks with illegal gambling. Ten cited, released on recognizance. several stores on Hall, State and Parade streets targeted. investigators say profits questioned and confiscated boards included.
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Erie
Harold C. Hall
Pax Uce
Georges Gheletont
Poller Court
Hall
State
Monty
Gort Feld
Jardis
Joe Joe Hall
Harry Jones
Joseph Meyers
Charles Devils
State Sree
Batt
Peldt
George Toofolis
Parade Street
Frank Wisniewski
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