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City Council Meeting Panic Amid Measles Case
A Measles case prompted quarantine for Dale Dunfithoo, 14, of 411 West Wayne Street, as Erie daily news reports citywide health concerns. The International Nickel Co. of Canada posted March quarter net of 8,071,086, or 2 cents per common share after preferred dividends, up from 60 cents per share on 923,709 in 1941. Marriage license applications filed for Robert Tripp and May Vanderhoof, both locals. War Bond and Stamp prizes banned in gambling, allowed in knowledge contests. Direct relief payments to Erie count increased, totaling 6,894, down 18,549 from two years prior. Lieutenant Leth spoke to Corry High on aviation cadet opportunities. Franklin Board of Education rejected bleacher bids for Miller Librey field due to War Production Board limits. Erie Railroad traffic resumed after a 20-car derailment. Scrap theft cited by the Civilian Defense salvage committee. Injuries in mushball incident at Washington School. Allen Phelps treated and to return home. Car accidents with minor injuries on Center Street. Slattery and Gustafson noted. Weather warmed with a sharp rise in temperatures and a brisk breeze.