Lightning Safety Rumors and Facts for the Public
A historical note explains that thunder did not kill people, while lightning does about 400 Americans annually. Most victims are outdoors in fields, on golf courses, or along roads. City dwellers face smaller risk, as tall buildings conduct strikes to the ground. Upright objects and isolated trees are hazards during storms. The odds of being struck are about 1 in 3,000,000.
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United States
CFA
OPA
Simplification Of Income Tax Plan Effects You Today
George Zifuke Washington outlines how the new income tax simplification approved by Congress will impact individuals and families. The guide covers costs for singles and couples, the standard deduction, dependency definitions, withholding changes, estimated tax rules, and how to file or figure taxes with optional personal calculations.
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Sy Sames
Ana George Zifuke Washington
Con
Ration Office Announces End of Local Gas Coupon Issuance
Jamestown War Price and Ration Board said after June 10 no gasoline coupons or ration cards will be issued locally. All future coupons for the Buffalo district will be issued from a central writing center whose location remains secret. Local boards will still process applications and renewals, with data sent by mail for central processing.
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Jamestown
OPA
Jamestown War Price and Ration Board
Buffalo
New York
Central Book Writing Center
Ralph Swenson
Gamestown War Price and Ration Board
Quarantine Tightens After Rabies Case Near Bush-Oakewood
Health officials extend quarantine in Bush and Oakwood as a stray dog on Sugar Grove road is confirmed rabid after a dogfight. One other animal bitten, owner identified as Lounsbury poultry farm proprietor. Local residents enforce dog restraints and livestock checks amid the outbreak. Treasury figures released show May 23 receipts at 199,804.84 and total debt at 187.6547 billion.
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James Lowa
Bush
Oakewood
Sugar Grove Road
Les
D.C. Perkins
Sugar Grove
Bust
Wisshat
Lounsbury
Treasury
Washington
Treasury Bay
North East and Erie Fliers Reported Missing in Action
May 25 reports say an Exe flier is missing in action over Belgium after a bombing mission on May 9. North East flier Earl Pearson, a former North East High School star, is missing over New Guinea since May 7. Pearson, a B-24 waist gunner, joined the U S Army Air Forces January 22 1944 after enlisting in 1943. He is a graduate of North East High School.
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Erie
North East
Pacific
Ross K. English
F. J. Leabe
Brown. Avenue
Belgium
Ward
Sergi
Earl Pearson
Clair Pearson
R. D
North East High School
Gelion
New Guinea
War Department
Pearson
United States Air Forces
South Pacific
North Eastigh School
Interstate Commerce rule changes threaten railroad bond bidding
The Interstate Commerce Commission upholds competitive bids for railroad securities, challenging the habitual association practice used by J. P. Morgan and other firms. The piece contrasts Western bankers with Chicago and Cleveland houses, arguing the change protects railroad stockholders but raises tensions in finance. It also condemns gasoline rationing graft while praising OPA overall and urging vigilance against corruption.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
House of
J. P. Morgan
Morgans
New York
Lke Hasley, Stuart & Co
Chicago
Otis and Co
Cleveland
Quiz on categorized facts from classified page
Seven questions test knowledge on Yugoslav guerrillas polar regions literary corrections Greek and Roman deities, publishers of newspapers, Statuary Hall location, Henry Irving, Ivan the Terrible nickname, US presidents and Marine Corps rank structure.
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Draja Mihailovitch
Yugoslavia
Antarctica
Corres
Samuel Mad Thomason
Chicago Times
The
Southern News
Henry Irving
Aps
Tyan TV
Russia
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Quiney Adams
United States
Marine Corps
Navy
Army
Fortress Europe Will Be Assaulted in Formidable Undertaking
Twenty years ago as printed in Journal Piles on May 25 1024 Admiral Ernest J King warned against overconfidence in battle. He stated Fortress Europe would be assaulted in a history making military undertaking and noted vast Pacific operations yet to come. He emphasized armed services strength including men ships planes weapons and teamwork and pledged not to fail when the zero hour arrives.
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Ernest J. King
Europe
Pacific
Japan
Noted Erie pianist Gertrune Colby dies at 73
Mrs. Gertrune Sturgeon Colby, 73, wife of Shayles Colby, died Tuesday at her home after a long illness. A lifelong Erie resident born in Fairview, she was a renowned concert pianist who toured with Ernest Gamble and taught piano for 35 years. Survived by her husband, a daughter-in-law Frances Colby, and grandson Charles Clifton Colby IV of Watertown, Mass.
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Erie
Gertrune Sturgeon Colby
Shayles
Colby
Lfe
Fairview
Bins Sturgeon
Kkatherine Spense Sturgeon
Ernest Gamble
Pacific Coast
Erie Civic Music Association
Erie Philharmonic Orchestra
Colby Piano Factory
Frances Colby
Charles Clifton Colby, IV
Hat
Watertown, Mass
Tax status rules for year end eligibility explained
The text explains that having a child at any time during the year counts for the whole year for exemptions and that death of a spouse or a pet can keep exemptions for the entire year. Marital status is determined as of December 31.
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