Paragraf reveals civic actions and regional events in 19th century era
The report covers panel selection for a county court term in Chautauqua County, a city council vote backing Social Security expansion for some workers, a real estate transfer in Corry, multiple Erie County divorces, hospital barn construction resuming after a lumber delay, a traffic accident with injuries, a fatal crash in New Jersey, and a large set of local notices. It also mentions deer kills on highways, a derailed train detour, licensing inspections, draft quotas, and a livestock queen pageant winner in Meadville.
State to Raise Liquor Prices Across Pennsylvania
The State Liquor Control Board announced an average 43 cent price hike per fifth starting November 1 due to a new federal tax. Whisky prices rise 28 cents per pint and 43 cents per four fifths. wines and Canadian whiskies up, bourbons 43 to 48 cents, beer by 7 to 8 dollars per barrel. The board notes sales have slumped over the past three months as the tax takes effect and price changes roll out in all state stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Liquor Control Board
Office of Price Stabilization
Liquor Board
Forest Fire Reignites on Pine Hill in Ligonier PA
A smoldering forest fire flared on Pine Hill near Ligonier destroying about 950 acres of timber valued above $15,000. State forester W. M. Bearer said heavy rain could extinguish the blaze. The rest of the note mentions whaling history with 675 ships between 1893 and 1863, not connected to the fire.
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Ligonter
Pine Hill
W. M. Bearer
Forbes Forest District
America
Security guard accompanies Panmunjom truce talks
An elite UN security detail of two officers and 15 men will accompany command negotiators to armistice talks at Panmunjom. Military police battalions select outstanding personnel. guards will be outfitted with Eighth Army insignia, green scarves, white gloves and brass buckles. Both sides will provide equal guard strength. a five-man guard plus an officer will remain during talks with pistols rifles and carbines allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
United
Reess
Reds
Panmunjom
Prince Carl of Sweden Dies at 90 After Headed Red Cross
Prince Carl of Sweden, head of the Swedish Red Cross for four decades, died at age 90 in Stockholm. He was an uncle to King Gustaf VI, brother to the late King Gustaf V, and father to Crown Princess Martha of Norway. His other daughter, Queen Astrid of Belgium, perished in a 1935 Swiss car crash. He led Red Cross relief across Europe during both world wars. The National Geographic Society notes the Australian dingo as highly doglike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries
Stockholm
Sweden
Prince Carl
Swedish Red Cross
Gustaf VI
Gustaf V
Martha
Norway
Astrid
Belgium
Switzerland
Europe
THREE MILL SCHOOL TAX HIKE PREDICTED
Circulation of a joint school plan sparks debate as Corry directors split over abandoning the Senior High School and consider leasing it to nearby districts. Two sites remain under review the 40 acre Harding School rear plot and Wayne street location near Raymond Avenue. A joint committee meeting involving six districts is tentatively set for October 30 to discuss recommendations.
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Wayne Street
Raymond Avenue
Corry
Julnture
Fragmented Notice: Draft Withdrawn Amid Rake Controversy
A fragmentary OCR item reports a draft withdrawal connected to a rake debate. No clear names, dates, or places are legible, leaving the exact actor or jurisdiction uncertain. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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Haynond le Witink
Darwin
Rater
Clymer
Chautauqua County Court
Titusville
Pennsyl
Vanik
Citizens National Bank of Corry
Albert Amoresoux
Brook and
South Center Streets
Erie ‘County Court House
Erie
Rouse Hospital
Youngsville
Chadshorn Construction Co
Oregon
Martin Mikrut
Sugar Grove
R. D
Pitts‘field
Nevin G. Bradford
Mutley, N. J
Warren General Hospital
Herbert Huber
Rouseville-Plumer
Rouseville
W. F. Foster
Cornplanter and
Brundred
Temple A. Reynolds
Oil City
Reynolds
Venango
Forest
Clarion
Warren
Jeferson
East Frederick Street
Cpl
Alfred Grill
Pollice
Lawrence Park
Hotel Corry
Henry M. Gross
Dorothy Wakefield
Meadville
Future Homemakers of America
East Main Street
West Main Street
East South Street
Streets Department
Johnsonburg
New York and Pennsylvania Paper Company
Henry Bell
Pittsburgh
Eva V. Hoover
Garrett
Baldwin Township
Hoover
Philadelphia
Walter E. Garrett
Charles Klein
Pitcairn Island
Prince Carl OF
National Geographic Society
Pertussin
Meerdink’s House OF Furniture
Liberal Creditter
Coats
Katherine
North Center Street
Martin Motor Sales
West South St
Linary
Gabardine
Sele Price
Al's Clothes Shop
United States
U.S
The
Citizens National
Bank of
FDLC
Crus
Drak Wit
Una
Immed
Tom
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