Memorial Day Observance Lacks Civil War Veteran Presence
Corry plans Memorial Day ceremonies without Civil War veterans for the second time. Capt. W S Houghton lists a shortened parade route to City Park to reduce crossing risks. Major Harry R Simmons of the Army Officers Reserve Corps will deliver the address. program details given, readers urged to follow the new plan.
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Corry
Cory Oy
John &. Bell
West Spring Creek
Lide
Gray
Warren County
Bell
W. S. Houghton
Company A
Washington Street
First Avenue
Washington
Center Street
City Park
Extelses
Harry R. Simmons
U. S. Army Officers' Reserve Corps
Erie
Joseph Hawbrouer
Bug
Hit and Run Clue Proves Dud in Stratford Incident
Investigation found the car suspected in a hit and run with Gerald Fisk near the Grand Theatre was not involved. Authorities believe the motorist fled toward Corry Drive and plan a systematic search to locate the driver who fled north on Center Street after sideswiping Fisk’s vehicle near the theatre.
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Gerald Fisk
Ft Baal
P Wee
Iy Corry
Wiginjy
Center Street
Wisk
Grand Theatre
Judge to hear reargument on liquor sale ban ruling
Waynesburg May 26 Judge Shallan W Wayelol will hear reargument next Monday in the case of Fyn Roa Pound Mint Pa appealing a ruling that the liquor control act does not bar retailers from selling whiskey for on premises consumption. The decision under review questions the act’s scope and sets precedent on bottling and sale practices by tavern proprietors.
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United Preas Waynpsburg
Shallan W. Wayelol
State Liquor Control Board
Cnse
Fyn Roa
Pound Mint
Waychott Sitmatte
Britain stays hands off Russia policy shift stirs tensions
Japan warned of retaliation in the Par Mast today as Britain and France pool armed strength with Soviet Russia to form a European security front. The move shifts the balance in Europe’s diplomatic conflict and signals wider tremors in China Waters amid the global response.
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Britain
Russia
United Press
Japan
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Moscow
China
Europe
Draft Dodger Bergdoll Faces Five Year Sentence
In New York on May 4 Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the draft dodger returns from Germany to face court martial and a pending five year sentence for draft dodging His confinement at Castle Williams Fort Jay on Governor's Island is noted as decades have passed since his escape The article links WWI era ships to his case and recalls his altered appearance and the New York skyline view from the Bremen.
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United Prey
New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
France
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Castle William
Fort Jay
Governor's Island
Lunch Car to Change Hands on South Center Street
Possession of the dining car on South Center street is to pass to Miss Nellie Parish and Mrs. Florence Barnhart of Erie. The deal reportedly closed Thursday with new owners set to take over July 2. Mr and Mrs. Lord, recent Bradford arrivals from MI Village, plan to relocate nearby and continue the restaurant business.
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MI Village
Bradford
Poppy Day Observed by Veterans Group Saturday
Members of the Ladien Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will organize the Poppy Day drive when Lieut Archie W. Thompson Post No 264 observes the event. The poppies, made by disabled veterans, will be sold on streets all day and evening to urge public support.
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Ladien
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Marrny
Archie W. Thompson
Michigan Delegation Backs Vandenberg for 1940 Nomination
The 12 man Michigan Republican delegation unanimously endorsed Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg for the 1940 Republican presidential nomination. The move cements Michigan as a base for Vandenberg, who has not declared but indicated openness to the nomination. District Attorney Dewey is not expected to challenge Vandenberg in Michigan.
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United Press
Washington
Michigan
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Vandenberg
Republian
Thomas B. Dewey
New York
DeWrey
AX Slayer to Admit Charges in Beaver Triple Slaying
Paul James Cook to be arraigned before Justice of the Peace George S. Niver on a charge of using an axe and a shotgun to kill his father Forrest B. Cook 46 mother Cora 42 and sister Eleanor 24 for interfering with dates drinking and driving A coroner inquest will be held into the trio slaying with the funeral set for Saturday at Highhind cemetery Nearby the Coole home County jail attaches report the youth is eating and sleeping well He asked for a lawyer yesterday.
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Eleanor
Cook
Highhind
Coole
King Crowned as Rain Maker on Royal Canadian Tour
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Regina and Moose Jaw to cheering crowds of Saskatchewan farmers. The monarchs, traveling by royal train, were greeted as drought-hit lands hope for rain after weeks without showers. A heavy downpour accompanied the arrival, aiding newly seeded wheat and earning the king the nickname The Rain Maker.
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United Press
George VI
George the Rainmaker
Saskatchewan
Queen Elizabeth
Calgary
Rocky Mountains
Regina
Moosejaw
Motorists Warned to Exercise Caution on Memorial Day Weekend
Police urge motorists to take care as heavy holiday traffic looms across district roads. Cor Corporal Carlson warns reckless driving will trigger a full day of enforcement with arrests and 90 day license revocations. Last Memorial Day weekend saw 16 fatalities and 68% of those injured in 405 crashes.
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BE. Carlisi
Cong
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Carlson
Carlium
Labor laws stance stalls legislature in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on May 26 the 1937 labor laws reform stalled the 1088 legislature. The Senate defeated changes to the labor relations act and set a new formula for workmen’s compensation. The House revived anti-labor injunction act modifications. A 26 vote majority failed as two Democrats crossed to the minority for the first straight-party split on a major measure.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Sunate
Ye House
Ity
William J. Brow
Lawrence
Joseph P. Dando
Schuylkill
G. Mason Owlett
Tioga
Frederick L. Momisher
Lancaster
Body of Missing Erieite 15 Found
Erie, Ps May 26. The body of Mike Yakof, 35, missing for two weeks, was found today in the dock of the Great Lakes Transportation Co. Guards recovered the body from the water. Yakofl was found by Tom Alex. He was believed to have offered a Soviet attack unit toppled into the water.
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Erie
Mike Yakof
Great Lakes Transportation Co
Yakofl
Tom Alex
Two Auto Crashes Reported In City Last Night
Two automobile accidents were reported in the city and vicinity last evening. Harold Jackman and John Reed, driving a car from R D 6, collided with a parked truck owned by J. M. Purpura on West Pleasant street about 10 o clock. Reed was injured by flying glass. Jackman received a black eye and his car was badly wrecked. The truck sustained unspecified damage. A Ford convertible driven by Ross Glenn of West Irving street was crowded off Route 6 west of Range's Corners near 11 o clock when a blue Chevrolet coupe passed and then accelerated, sending the Corry car toward guard posts. The Corry vehicle's left side was badly damaged, but the other driver fled the scene.
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West Pleasant Fleet
Roosevelt Highway
Harold Jackman
John Reed
J. M. Purpura
West Pleasant Street
Reed
White Jackman
Ross Glenn
West Irving Street
Range
Glenn
Amd Wen
1937 Anti Labor Injunction Law Meets Approval
Harrisburg May 26 The House ended an argumentative session with Republicans claiming progress this week The 107 to 71 vote approved the Gilan Bill easing restraints of the 1987 anti labor injunction law The Senate quickly reported the bill for final enactment this week Democrats faced rejections of amendments liberalizing the teacher tenure law and delaying public assistance for those who refuse to work The House reconvenes at 4 pm EDT
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Harrisburg
House
Gillan
Senate
G Men Reenter Mass Murder Case In Philadelphia
May 23 federal agents resume pursuit in the Philadelphia mass murder case seeking a woman suspect linked to a death syndicate. The FBI had briefly paused after trapping Mrs. Rose Carin, described as the woman with the kiss of death, in New York City.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rose Carin
New York City
Corryites Kin to Be Ordained in Washington
An ordained priesthood ceremony is set for Rev. George Joseph McLaughlin of Scranton, nephew of local McLaughlins, to be ordained by Cardinal John McNamara at the Shrine in Washington D.C. He will celebrate his first mass at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton on June 4.
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George Joseph McLaughlin
Washington, D.C
George Joseph McLaughin
Scranton
John Mclaughlin
South Genter Street
Misiva Allee
Mary M Laughlin
Weat Wastington Street
Coury
McLaughlin
Amy McLaughin
Corry
John M. McNamera
D. D
Washington D.C
Order of St. Augustine
St. Peter's Cathedral
Paderewski Ill as Higginbottom Named Presby Moderator
New York May 26 friends of tenace Jan Paderewski feared he would never play again after a heart attack during a Madison Square Garden concert. Recovery is seen as certain. In Atlantic City Dr Marcus Nadler said business recovery is certain and Dr Sam Higginbottom was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States with a majority of votes. He is a layman leader from Allahabad College and was praised for oratory. Dr Higginbottom and his wife Jane Cody Higginbottom received a large ovation at the platform.
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New York
Tenace
Jan Paderewski
Pirteen Thoussand
Madison Square
Arden
Pen
Paderewski
Atlantic City
N. J
Marcus Nadler
New York University
Pennsylvania Bankers Association Today
Sam Higginhotter
Allahabad
Higginbottom
Presbyterian Church
United States of American
Albert Jd. McCartney
Washington
James A. Kelso
Pittsburgh
McCartney
Jane Cody Higginbottom
Post Office Site Chosen for Amidon City Building
Perini announces the site for a new $75,000 post office in Amidon City as East High street property near Rite restaurant is bought from Charles C Hotchkiss and William Zafiropulos for 10015.81. The 123 by 162 foot parcel will host the post office, with construction slated to begin this summer though an inauguration date remains unconfirmed.
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Union City
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