Erie News Briefs Report Local Taxpayer and War Veterans Updates
The Erie area reports a mix of local items: Roy Whitman leads a team of young oxen in a business section display, and City Solicitor Walter H. Scott was seriously ill but improving. Perry Nichols sustains injuries during V E Day events, and Terrence Praew wockl, a 15-year-old, is missing with alarms raised. Unrelated thefts include a bicycle and cars stolen in Erie and Charlestown. Drew Field releases include Rayges E Tanner, a 21-year-old ex service clerk from Corry. Population estimates show Erie at about 191,000. Enlistment options expand in the Marine Corps for 17–19-year-olds, lowering height requirements. AAS notes slugger and cattle payment changes, with many farmers urged to cash checks. Burial urns reported stolen. Pvt. Andrew Sventik discharged. Mrs. Mabel Taylor returns home but relapses. A potato meeting is planned in Erie for extension agents and growers. Service Members Adjusted Compensation payments total 4400 to veterans in cities including Erie and Meadville.
British and Russians Near Complete Break in Talks
Reported impasse at the Japan wartime style conference as Balkans debate stalls progress toward final documents. Ministers may sign unpublicized state records and the joint final communique before adjournment, or face admitting failure to decide despite talks. Record rainfall in Pittsburgh marks September as the wettest month on record with 9.99 inches.
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Ladesh
Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Columbus Dinner Netted Four Hundred For Fire Dept
Columbus notes report a charity dinner raising about 400 dollars for the new fire department. Guests include Mrs Hollis Uppermain hosting a shower for Mrs Glenn Davis. Multiple neighbors hosted gatherings with bingo, refreshments, and greetings for local families and church groups. several residents are recovering after recent illnesses or hospital stays.
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Columbus
New Fire Department
Get
Pire Company
Allhills
Hollis Uppermain
Glenn Davis
Gomes
Theffernoon
Homer Resgle
Harold Juqninti
Davis
Metiny Wvely
Waller Custer
Fhe Quvily
Edith Volk
Avington, Va
Vihe Furmer
Mun
Archie Benson
Special Appeal For Disabled Workers Here In Corry
Mayor Frank Hepler and Mari ner Bernard Williams of the U S Employment Service announce observance of National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, October 7 to 13, 1945. They urge Corry employers to provide equal job opportunities and cooperate with the service to place disabled workers in suitable positions. The statement recalls wartime contributions and calls for ongoing support for disabled Americans seeking fair employment.
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Frank Hepler
Mariner
Bernard d. Williams
U. S. Employment Service
Corry
Hepler
Uiousands
Serview
Mt Thei
Usr
Two Erie Men Held for Attacks on Girls
Erie police report two men arrested on charges related to attempted assaults on young girls. One suspect, a contractor, was held on two counts of assault with intent to ravish two five year old girls in his garage. The other, Andrew Morrison, 66, charged with attempting to sexually assault a year-old girl in a theatre. Hearings set in Erie County Court in early October. prosecutors say both cases involve serious crimes against minors.
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the & Olglool
Erie Court
Kall Ke Morrion
Carrid Uefore Tude Ware
Wren County
Morrison
Dri Hursikon Duyn
Une Apchitect
Fred W. Lamberton
Sheri Lamberton
Western Penitentiary
Brie
Kar Merrison
Allison D. Waite
Warren Countly
Feninty
Pittsburgh
Burton R. Laub
Wilbur Seabrook
Wade
State Superior Court
Laub
Ware
Gang Lo
Tha Che
Pred Lamberton
Sean CA Pee Eae
Sundsy
Roy B. Mung
Detective Bureau
Delirense
Andrew Morrison
Erie County
William Heisler Teliecese
Priso Wikhimt
Heisler
Ray Runser
Earl Waener
Erie Slayers Appeal Case Details Highlight Murder Verdict
The article recounts the Erie Slayers case with Peppertian and Viky Dan as suspects. It notes district attorney opposition and potential appeals while outlining murder convictions and possible future clemency from the state board.
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Erie Gitdork West
Bob Popperian
Bells of Wi Fugineperk
Mindy
Campbell Mureer Loww
Pennsylvasis
Wii
Nour
Sud
Tian
Burton
Pinwtty
Gett
Phe Mer
Merle
Prion
Former Prisoners of War Removed from KP Duty
A report notes former prisoners of war reassigned from KP duty amid unspecified administrative decisions. The article mentions corrections by Army officials and references individuals by initials, with emphasis on organizational adjustments and duty reallocation.
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Bystetfuronk
State Ready 10 Join in Control Program
Fragmented OCR relays a garbled local notice about a control program with names, roles, and dates obscured by typos. Key entities appear as Richard, Pegny, Hie, WU, and Feat Plvatilrs, suggesting a community or school setup but details are unreadable.
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Progrem
Javennh
Ballin
Richard Y
Elites
Imeery
District East of City Flooded by Heavy Rain
Flooding covers the eastern district as torrential rainfall overwhelms drainage systems. Sunrise Street, Main Road, and adjacent lanes report extensive water buildup hindering travel and prompting temporary closures. Residents report rising water in yards and lower-lying areas near the river.
Half Way Mark Passed On Round World Flight
Reporter Pat L Moller notes the Qlobester journey continuing from Kunming toward San Francisco as a new aircraft nears its 15 hour mark flying east across Asia. The pilot plans a mid course stop, with a transition to the Statesmen group in Honolulu before resuming toward the U S coast.
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Pat L Moller
Masuaa
China
Mondas
RST
Kunming
Chila
Ferece
Honollu
San Franesco
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Orlie Wynn
Roy Whitman
Walter H. Scott
Perry Nichols
Evie
Terrince Praewwockl
Douetas Spaulding
Tas Eveing
Fria Seven Tron Company
Erle
Charlestown
Erie
Roher Frying
J. Lechtner
Drew Field
Tampa
Fla
Rayges E. Tanner
United States Army Air Forces
Ys Tanner
Charles &,Tanner
Eagle Street
Allanide & Pacific "Lea Co
1St Air Material
United States
Italy
Loconl
U.S
United States Marine Corps
Tnitil
Marine Corps
Marines
Carl D. Proctor
County Aas
AAA
Proctor
N. B. Dodd
Warren County Committee
Gorty
Merle Baldwin
Dr. Delaney
Jeffry
Ind
Jamestown
Banke of
Jamestons
George Niefunk
Plo
Brunk Po Litt
Pine Grove
Talmin
Andrew Vy Sventik
Mary Sventik
RB. 4
Garry
Sheppard Field
Tenny
Sventik
The
Aero Supply Co
AAP
Mabel Taylor
Corry Hospital
Monay
Yeas
Wilbur Billings
Mendville Street
Edinboro
Erie County Agricultural Extension Association
Orsmall
Meadville
PEN
Seta
Sam Upperman
Troan
Fiuniul
Tasl ‘Toentay
Guid
Mis Jaimes Unl
Wyye
Abinnur
Hollers
Chanelle
Bindley
Hebert Prem
Ned
Paul Kullertin
Spring Creek
Tinyid Kulferin
Murian
Bihabos
Mir Wand
Hiyrelil
Burt Mes
Singer
Mix
Ellen Blavchard
Cure Dodd
HL Peiresine
Antrim
Baie
Gember 4
Sy Perry Mead
Horton Lake
Canada
Pewy Mead
Mra
Pins Pike
Randulph
N.Y
Justantte
Mary
Gil Cipreedt
Mr. Hanks
James Franks
Wiurvenhuspital Priday
Albert Sandburi
Elmer Christenzen
Baith Moware
Scous
Gil Beau
Sensom
Mertaler
Lise
John Walter Volk
Miva
Jima
Myk
Don Volt
Turkey
Sun
Thomas
Wilcox
East Main St
Erie Slayers
Bataan
Guam
Manila
Honolulu
Luthy
Aluminum
Ue Ihe Nin
Gtas Utattrers
ACE Skoot
Shuler
Lanston
Center St
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