Fire destroys part of Washington street home in blaze
Morning fire on 427 East Washington street caused two basement sections to burn, trapping several residents. Fire chiefs estimate total loss at about $0, investigation by city and state police, Erie and motor police, continues with no solid leads. pyromaniac theory discussed.
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East Washington Street
Dell Nunney
McAvoy
Hames
Andrew Fuitson
C. M. Mathias
Erie Station
Pennsylvania Motor Police
C. W. Irwin
Motor Police
Paulson
Williard
Kolstee
Merrill
Uluetalilson
Alexander Farm
Corry
Findley” Lake
Tauilly
Roosevelt Lets Tax Revision Bill Become Law Without Signature
President Roosevelt announced he would permit the 5.23 billion revenue bill to become law at midnight without his signature. He condemned unwise parts of the measure, warning of potential tax avoidance and concentrated investment power, while backing removal of some obstacles to small business.
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United
Arthurdale
W. Va
Rosevelt
Sig
Ranio
Arnhairdale
Roosevelt
Ex-Mayor Leads Plea Against School Tax Hike
Ex Mayor Clea Miller urged Corry officials to curb school millage increases as the Board of Education approved a 1 mill rise for 1938 and kept the per capita levy. Miller argued the tax burden harms taxpayers amid rising costs. two board members opposed the resolutions. The meeting discussed expenses and potential belt tightening to ease budgets.
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Aex
Clea Miller
Corry
Board of Education
E. C. Barnes
Carl L. Henton
Miller
Mr. Miller
New Castle Firm Low Bid on Route 19 Project
New Castle Tile Doc king of Newcastie bids $171 837 for 7.7 miles of paving on 1 8 Route 49 and State Route 7 between Union County and Waterford. George Melert Weldner Company of Medina bids $223 857 to widen 1 mile of US 8 Route 20 and Glide Routes between Mead and North East borough.
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Linomtoal Aweriwuenery
Watcred Way
Maer Shang Bolay
New Castle
Newcastie
Corry man touted for state cabinet post change
Harrisburg May 27 United Press says Gov Warle plans within a week to reshuffle cabinet adding the property and supplies department among the eight major divisions. Corry newspaper publisher Arthur Colognus is discussed as a possible appointee to the vacancy created by Guy de Boyd. Possible other candidates include J Dress Pannell, J Warren Mickle, Victor Mather, and John Lynam.
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Unites Press
Harrisburg
George H. Warle Ayid Aiake
United Press
Property and Supplies Department
Arthur Colognus
Corry
J. Dress Pannell
J. Warren Mickle
Bedford
Victor Mather
Philadelphia
John Lynam
Colegrovels
Jubilee Sale Attracts Crowds In Corry Store Event
Corry's Bargain Jubilee kicked off with heavy shopper turnout as over forty business places join the event in Center Street area. Merchants report a sharp rise in Thursday business and anticipate records if weather cooperates through Saturday.
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Corry
Meschans
Center Street
Dite
School directors adopt rules on teacher absence for maternity
Corry Public Schools directors Thursday evening adopted rules governing leave of absence for maternity. The policy outlines regulations to be followed, detailing conditions and expected benefits for district employees and the school district.
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Ie Corry
Carry School District Hears Gas Burner Proposal
Directors deferred action on converting school furnaces to gas. Pennsylvania Gas Co representatives argued potential savings and costs estimated at about 240 dollars per district building, with repayment over several years. The matter was sent to the property committee for review and report. CASE CONTINUED SUPFAL. Ralph Esposito faces grand larceny charges in Anhi tubuls Ohio with a new date set.
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Carry
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Cor
R. F. Kemper
Kelier
John Smallman
Warren
Riot at Akron Goodyear plant injures hundreds
Civil unrest at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co plant in Akron escalates as police and guards prepare to move in. Estimates place injured at up to 200 amid a three hour clash that saw gas, beatings, and fear of reporting injuries. National Guard units standby for possible mobilization.
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Akron
Goodyear
Fy United Press
Wwkron
Lee D. Schray
Mare
United Rubber Workers
Thres-Houy
Goodyear Gates
Wege
City and Company Police Star
Delayed execution cases at Warren seek further pardon actions
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons plans another postponement for John Puleng and Joe Senarskas, Warren county slayings defendants, delaying their executions to the June meeting. Absence of officials prompted the stay as appeals continue. the men have been jailed since April 1986 and oral arguments have occurred multiple times.
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Warley
Tyr Tate Fouay
John ‘Polens
Ari Dine
Pennsylvania
Bard of Pardons
John Puleng
Joe Senanskas
Warren Voiinty
Spntenge
Adenis
Im Warren Legal
Hean
David Sausrence
The
Commonwealth
Poleng
War- Yen
Board Revises School Hall Rental Policy
At the Board of Education meeting the Raymond Manufacturing Company won permission to use the Senior High School auditorium for a film on steel manufacture with a $1 janitorial fee. The board expects to revert to a general $20 per night hall fee after this term, despite previous occasional waivers. The Raymond decision passed 4 to 3 with SIH, Arata, Bkaats, Dearing, and Shoop voting on the tower fee.
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Raymond ‘Manufacturing Company
Board of Euncation
Sih
Arata
Bkaatrs
Dearing
Shoop
Board to Approve Graduates for Diploma Night
The board will meet in a special session late next week to approve the list of graduates to be presented diplomas at the annual commencement exercises on Wednesday evening June 5th. It is hoped all in the class will complete their courses, though a few border line cases remain.
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Aru Ut Cation
Dewey
Uhy
Spanish Rebel Bombs Drop on Cerbere France
United Press reports Spanish rebels dropped bombs on Cerbere France a border town near Bou. The strike signals heightened danger as Loyalist supply routes through the area connect to Barcelona. Britain seeks a four power accord to cut off foreign supplies and volunteers. Soviet talks stall.
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France
Sparl Rabel Gomiva
Cerbere
Europe
Grechert
Wilke
Slispnieh
Antiaalrsratteis
Winnie
Bou
Lre
Barcelona
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Russia
Poppy Sale In City Saturday by VeteransAuxiliary
Members of the Tables auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor the annual Buddy Poppy sale in the city Saturday. Mrs Merle Amy chairs the group with poppy sales at Doane Hardware on West Main Street. Proceeds aid veterans relief efforts and the public support is urged.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Merle Amy
Memibers
Atresty
Invork
Veterans' Order
Doane Hardware
West Main Street
Wwe Wi
Board Names Industrial Arts Staff as Blanden Resigns
Board accepts the resignation of V. M. J. Blanden a senior high teacher and assistant principal due to health. Kenneth Bogardus earns a permanent teaching post at 1250 a year and Stanley Anderson is named vice principal. Franklin Jones from Catasauqua Pa joins vocational staff at 1440. Industrial Arts expands to four instructors amid financial concerns. Dr John Kibler re elected medical examiner at 700 a year and Pharine Pondwan re named superintendent at 6 4 month.
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V.M. J. Blinden
Tag
Te Board of Education
Blanden
Kenneth Bogardus
Stanley Anderson
Union City
Franklin _ Jones
Catasauqua
Barnes
Henton
Avis Cuny
Lewerings
John C. Kibler
Pharence /Pondwan
Sachets
St Edward's Prom Tonight Honors Seniors
A junior senior prom for St Edward's School is planned for this evening. An orchestral performance by Fire Commanders will accompany the dance program as decorations reflect blue and gold and white.
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St. Euward’s
Four Firms Submit Coal Bids for Corry Public Schools
Four companies submitted proposals for coal supply to Corry Public Schools for the 1988 89 term. Fort Pitt Coal and Coke is represented by Horton J. Davis Hammond Elevator Co by H. L. Rowe and N. Cohen as the local agents.
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Corry
Fort Pitt Coal and Coke Company
Horton J. Davia
Hammond Elevator Com
H. L. Rowe
N. Cohen
Corry School District Sets Delinquent Tax Collector Pay
The Corry School District approves a total 2400 for the delinquent tax collector with 587 in salary and 1267 in expenses. George H. Gordon to remain in the post at 2400 yearly after a state ruling on salary limits. An extra 300 was reallocated in the budget during the board’s meeting.
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Corry
MNS
George H. Gordon
Gordon
Howevr
Hifi
Budget Adopted by Pittsburgh Synod Luth Church
A 1939 budget totaling 85 151 dollars for medical projects and 162 229 dollars for apportionment to the United Lutheran Church was adopted today by the Pittsburgh synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Butler
United Lutheran Church
Dali Bitoa
Seth
Pittsburgh Synod of Fu Rvangeliog Eutheran Church
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Public Utility Commission
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