Route 6 crash kills Mill Village woman injures four
A Mill Village woman died instantly and four others were injured in a Route 6 collision shortly before 2 a m. Harvey Prahner, 57, husband of the deceased, was in critical condition with possible skull fracture at Stem Memorial Hospital in Union City. Also hurt were Harold Radel, 45, and Mrs Deane Fidel, with a broken arm, plus Fenton Mitchell who suffered a dislocated hip. The 1942 Plymouth slid off the road, hit a guard rail and rolled over after missing a right turn west of Mill Village. The body of Mrs Prahner was moved to Lit Musser Pursers Home in Union City. funeral plans incomplete.
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Mill Village
Ita U
Margaret Pracher
Stem Memorial
Union City
Harvey Pravher
Harold Radel
Hig
Deane Fidel
Fen-ton Mitchell
Adel
Hove
Mitchell
Mill Viave
Ie Cory
Mill ‘Village
Rachel
Lit Musser Pursers
Babson predicts wholesale prices rise into 1948
Babson Park mass economist Roger Babson warns that wholesale commodity prices will climb, with a peak by early 1948. He cites 1939 to date price growth, notes widespread inflation in building materials and farm products, and warns traders to expect higher rents and production costs while some imported raw materials may ease.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Bureau of Labor
Gailmds
Coop
November 12 Set For Corry Cases In Erie Court
Eight Corry residents face liquor and gambling charges to be heard in Erie County courts on November 12 at 8 30 am as part of 48 criminal cases listed for the November term opening November 10 at 10 am. Lead defendants include Albert Magilardi Pranie Furpira and Lowes Critelle, all caught in a raid on Starlite Athletic Club. Also listed are a conspiracy to operate a gambling den and other charges including involuntary manslaughter against Delmat Ramey and two fraud counts against Herbert K Shuts, plus a $1800 fraud case against Linda Bateman.
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Corry
Erié County
Mg di
District Alumuny
Albert Magilardit
Pranie Furpira
Lows Critelle
Imu
Starlite Athletic
Tihir
Ast Weble
Delmat Ra~mey
Herbert K. Shuts
Erie
Tas Linda Bateman
Corry Man Hurt Near St Marys in Accident
John W. McCallum, salesman for Erie Concrete and Steel Supply, was seriously injured in a collision near St Marys while driving north on Route 255. His car collided with a coal truck driven by Lawrence Scholder, with both vehicles damaged and McCallum admitted to St Marys Hospital in a conscious but shocked state.
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John W. McCallum
Snyder
St. Marys Hospital
Gerry
McCallin
Erie Concrete and Steel Supply
DuBoise
McCallum
Lawrence Scholder
SS. Marys
Wislow
Nisl
Amc McCallum
Corry
Scholder
Wattsburg Wrestler Injured. Arm Fracture Reported
Floyd Mcclellan of Wattsburg was injured while wrestling last night and admitted to Corry Hospital with a fracture of the right arm. He was placed under the care of Dr. W Fortune, Erie specialist. McClellan said he wrestled Donald Moody of Wattsburg and fell on his arm.
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Wattsburg
Floyd Mcclellan
Wattsbure
Corry Hospital
W. Fortune
Erie
McClellan
Corry
Donald Moody
Bitter Attack By Russia At UN Faces New Hurdle
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York a Soviet delegate sparked debate by denouncing Western anti war propaganda as a crime while calling for strong action against it. The session, with 67 nations, focused on Middle East issues and the Palestine subcommittee discussions proceeded behind closed doors.
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Associated Prean
New York
United Nations
Sud
Britaln
Salt Assembly
United States
Gyewee Ane
Turkey
Trent
Tudiy
AL Lake
Ray Ig li
Special Palestine Committee
Ue Assembly
Unified Caribbean defense command announced by Joint Chiefs
Washington announces a unified Caribbean defense command with Lt Gen Willis D. Crittenberger in charge. The move follows a policy adopted last year and approved by President Truman, aligning defense efforts across the Caribbean region.
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Washington
Caribbean
Willis D. Crittenberger
Joint Chiefs of Staf
Truman
Will Continue Gas Drilling At Carter Site
Assurance given that gas drilling will proceed near Carter II. Pennsylvania Gas Company has marked a tentative site about 2000 feet southeast of the lone successful well on the Pitt and Stutzman properties. Officials could not confirm a fourth well, but crews plan to dismantle the Pitt farm rig and move to break down the Stutzman property within a week.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
C. J Sollétt
Gas Company
Pitt Farm
Punxsutawney Invalid Receives Carnegie Hero Medal
In Pittsburgh on November 1, 23 individuals were awarded bronze Carnegie Hero Fund Commission medals for meritorious acts of heroism during the past year. The fund also granted annual pensions totaling 1080 dollars for lifesaving efforts and 600 dollars for another. The listed Pennsylvania recipient was Michael Albanite, 49, who leapt into a foot-swept Erin to save seven-year-old J. Gael Woodford on June 21, 1946.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Pennsylvania
Michael Albanite
J. Gael Woodford
Boston police quiz 3 suspects in payroll raids
An escaped convict captured after a daylight chase in Boston is held for questioning along with two former prisoners in a payroll raid spree. The trio is tied to holdups totaling 127000 at Sturtevant Division Westinghouse and other firms, with one suspect charged with armed robbery.
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Associated Press
Boston
George Hayes
Cambridge
Kallee
Hayes
Sturtevant Division
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Christmas Seal Group Builds New Committee
At Corry Gormmnyleser te mrlt County Health and Tuberculosis Association met and advanced plans for the annual Christmas seal drive. Appointed to run campaigns were Ralph Carroll Paul Meerdink Mrs Lynn Sill Miss Ethel McCray Ann Baressi dinner arrangements Sam Stuka publicity Olin Bracken Gilbert Boyd. An advisory panel includes Eva Kepler Archie Tate McCray Bracken. A tentative November 19 dinner date was set and the campaign goal is expected to exceed $3 000.
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Corry
Eva Kepler
Archie Tate
McCray
Bracken
Dirimello quadruplets mark third birthday in Philadelphia
There will be ice cream and decorations at the Joseph Cirimello home today for the Dirimello quadruplets third birthday. Michael Tiileen Kathleen and Saareen are the celebrants. The three late girls are noted, dressed in pink silk and mint-toned outfits with white blouses, as part of the family observance.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Cirimello
Dirimello
Michael
Tiileen
Kathleen
Saareen
Corry Savings Clubs Distribute 123425 Across Local Units
Corry Chelate Savings Club plans to distribute 123425 to members, marking a record for Corry and the Lovy Bay network. Officials note over 1900 checks to be issued, with total distributions around 820000 across the year and a national trend of rising savings activity due to higher wages and festive deposits.
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Corry Chelate Savings Club
Lovy Bay
Dycetbie Banke
Tom siwaRe
Dot Alywady
IHG
Corty Savings
Explosive Blast Destroys Warehouse in Kittanning
A spectacular explosion and ensuing fire level a two story brick warehouse owned by Atlantic Refining Co in Kittanning Pa. Residents escaped injury as firemen contained the blaze amid a crowded residential area. Police report indicate a door blew outward from the initial blast and workers nearby were alarmed by the volatile fire.
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Associated Press
Kkittanning
Atlantic Refining Co
Kittanning
Old City
Thas
All. Knudson
Staite
Manes
Knudson
Indictment Quashed in Firch Bakery Case
Federal Judge Wallace Gourley quashed an indictment against John E. Dreyer of Firch Baking Co for allegedly accepting wheat deliveries in excess of permitted inventory under the Second War Powers Act. The action followed U S Attorney Owen Burns's motion to dismiss for lack of evidence. The firm faced a $500 fine and had no contest to Judy Lat 47.
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Pittsburgh
Mdge
Wallsee
Gourley
John E. Dreyer
Brie
Firch Baking Co
U. S
Owen Burns
Emsterce
Dwyer
Pitch Baking Co
Plas
Judy
Series of Blasts Rock Rockefeller Center
A sequence of sharp explosions at Rockefeller Center New York caused smoke and fear, damaging the 10 story building and nearby areas. Fire spread from a transformer, with one assailant injured and railroad and elevator services affected. Police reported a worker injured and several windows broken as broadcasts were disrupted.
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Associated Press
New York
Rockefeller Center
Police
British Give Up Private Driving To Save Dollars
London reports in early November that under a new austerity order private car use is restricted to essential business to conserve dollars. Officials estimate the policy will save billions in dollar credits while households face tea shortages, rationing and frugal living as the public adjusts to tighter controls and a Commons vote margins.
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Associated Press
London
Ferugo
Mito
House of Commons
Sual
Rail Unions Demand 30 Percent Wage Hike Across Railroads
Chicago report says 250 000 operating brotherhood members seek immediate 30 percent raise. Unions urge suspending current working conditions talks to press wage demand. carriers avoid direct reply, noting wage rise could add about 40 million dollars annually.
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Chicago
Novi
Allroad Brotherhoods
Frelay
Brotherhoods
Caerlers
Bergamin Committees
Quiet Halloween Night Hints at School Bus Looting
Police report a calm Halloween with minor vandalism in Sony city. Officers seek a gang of youths seen fleeing after a small wooden structure was toppled beneath the Washington and North Center streets intersection, reportedly stolen from a Warminl school bus. An eyewitness described a red truck later identified as a forged vehicle used to return the structure.
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Sony Ciy Pune
Hallowe'ens
Washington
North Center Streets
Lvleyy
W& Rminl
Zolive
One Third Inch Rain In October Report
Corry experienced unusually light rainfall in October with only eight tenths of an inch in the month. A brief drizzle on October 29 brought 2.8 tenths of an inch, and light rain occurred on the 19th 28th and 30th. Daytime highs ranged from 8 to 80 in the first days, with October 15 record warmth noted. The thermometer dipped to 28 as October closed, with no 30 degree fall breached. Official temperature data will be printed on page 3.
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Corry
Weiniey
Judge to Rule on City Ordinance Soon
Judge Burton Laub will rule on the validity of the city's disorderly conduct ordinance after reviews of a brief from Erle attorney Jess Jiallante Brie. The measure, drafted during Prohibition, faces potential revision under current legal interpretations.
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Jmldge
Burton Laub
Jess Jiallante
Brie
Derry
Walter ‘Scott
Erle
Laub
Corry
Navé
Auto Workers Get Under Wire At Last Minute
Washington reports the National Labor Relations Board began reviewing numerous last minute union compliances under the Taft-Hartley Act. The CIO United Auto Workers faced hurdles while the Steelworkers remained poised, with UMW members potentially blocked from NLRB services amid challenges to non-Communist pledges and financial disclosures.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Puite Bartley
Wes
CIO
United Auto Workers Unian
Iit Jorhaus Sgtte
Hitec
ROC Au Costae
AFL
Waite
Vor
Lewis
Bredwicker
Witwold
Tele
Sylab
Stey
Bedin
United Auto Workers
National Labor
Aril
City Council to decide on Barlow alley storm sewer
City Council will meet Monday night for the November session. Action is expected on the proposed storm sewer for Barlow alley after City Engineer Don Williams completes survey plans and likely recommends using city department forces. If approved, work should start and finish before November ends. Budgets for 1949 will be presented, along with routine bills and reports. Forecasters predict pleasant weekend weather with showers in some areas and near normal temperatures.
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City Council
Dafinine
Barlow Alley
Don Williams
City Sheet
Comelimante
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