Ajax Iron Works workers vote for machinists lodge
The National Labor Relations Board in Pittsburgh announced that production and maintenance employees at Ajax Iron Works voted 194 to 1 for Ajax Iron Works Lodge No. 1748 of the International Association of Machinists to serve as their collective bargaining representative. The item also notes store improvements at G. C. Murphy Co. and various local incidents and notices.
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National Labor Relations Board
Pittsburgh
Ajax Iron Works
Ajax Iron Works Lodge
International Association of Machinists
APL
Indian Chief Presented With New Home in Gowanda
Oct. 27 Gowanda Seneca ceremonial chief Jim Crow, 61, received a deed to a new home and an ax insurance policy from friends, as a tribute to a good man. Crow, who speaks only Seneca, moved into the rebuilt house after a fire destroyed his previous residence in January. Funds were raised by voluntary contributions and volunteers assisted with carpentry, walls, curtains, and furnishings.
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Gowanda
Jim Crow
Newtown
Crow
Jim
Thians
Father Draft Still Unsettled Heads to Conference
Washington October 27 The house approved a bill to induct available childless men before pre war fathers as it heads to a House Senate conference. President Roosevelt signed a separate bill increasing government payments to dependents of servicemen with retroactive adjustments for October 36th dates and ongoing checks at old rates. The draft measure would not bar deferment for nonfathers but would require fathers of children born before September 12, 1942 to be deferred while nonfathers remain available for induction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate House
House
Roosevelt
War Department
Halt to force boost in milk price sparks legal clash
The Pennsylvania Milk Dealers Association and the Milk Control Commission clash over actions to curb production and stabilize prices. Officials warn that federal and state orders must align to avoid violator risk for dealers and farmers. An infantry division is noted as 15,000 men.
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Suse
Martin
Emer B. Harter
Pennsylvania Association of Milk Deaiers
Tabor
County Will Submit Postwar Road Plans
Erie county commissioners may enter a postwar highway program with state funds for bridges and roads. County Engineer William H. Supplee reports Erie will request consideration as six townships submit district needs. Bridges will factor highly as county compiles its plan and seeks local cash for proposed projects.
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Erie
Erie County
William H. Supple
Fetter
Joi U. Shrayer
Maite
Y Supple
Tle County
Supple
Pennsylvania
Supplee
Shroyer
Trie County
Soil amendment tips for better vegetable growth
The text notes plowed sods provide organic matter aiding vegetable growth. Gardeners sow rye after harvest and plow it down in spring. Sand and screened ashes loosen heavy soils but do not improve water holding capacity as organic matter does.
Titusville Soldier Killed in North Africa
Private Francis J. Johnston, 33, a Titusville native and St Titus High School graduate, was killed in action September 23 in North Africa. A war department telegram disclosed by his brother indicates Johnston served with the infantry and had been last heard from near Salerno, Italy, before likely being lost en route to Naples as Allied forces advanced. He had been visiting relatives in Titusville when the notice arrived.
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Wpusville
Pat
Francis J. Johnston
Titusville
St. Titus High School
P Élegram
War Department
Peter Johnston
Detroit
Sss
Patrick A. Davitt
East Bloss Street
Pvt
Johnston
Ar. Infantry
Jumit
Stelly
Italy
Fifth Army
Salerno
Naples
Bribery and Other Cases Considered by Grand Jury
Erie October 27 The grand jury Tuesday considered bribery charges involving Allen and others tied to a alleged offer of favors to City Hall offices. Testimony included Custer Cur land of the local Immigration office. if Calafato is indicted, trial slated for the week of November 7. Final action on criminal cases was expected today.
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George H. Wirt
Humsburg
Wirt
Erie
Frank W. Mannar Fenus
W. Floyd Johnson Ax
Corry
Union City
Albert D- Ward
Daniel Holder
Calufnto
King
Allen S
Timber Weiter
Cerry
Allen
Custer Curland
Tyneao
Calafato
Grand Jing
Linn
Jamestown Police Bee Battle Leaves Town Buzzing
Jamestown police led by Lieut. William Stables conducted a curious expedition at Kendall Chase Sounds to study bees and their habits after a cold day. Officers Carlson and Jonsorr joined the effort alongside clerk Staples, planning a careful inspection of the hive activity and bee behavior.
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Jamestown
Jol Lonnon
William Stables
Huse
Cock Carlson Sud
Hierold Jonsorr
Kendall
Consulta
Utatuslist
Two Charged With Starting Forest Fire Reported
Ridgway October headlines note two Horton township men, David Carvin age 69 and Jake Begnett age 74, arrested on arson charges after a forest fire burned more than 4600 acres of timber. They await arraignment for a hearing tonight as police records list 19 reports.
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Ridgway
Horton Township
Elke County
Startlig
Toros
Davie Carvin
Jake Begnett
Udi
Helen Mills
Ole
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Nis Sity
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Clymer
Park Lilley
Itown
Gordon
Oleta Bemis
Missie
Barton
Cour
South Center Street
Archie Bemis
Women’s Victory Club
War Plants Corporation
Third Service
Sera Metals
FDR
Harrisburg
Warren
Warren Times-Mirror
East Side
Tais
Iran
North Africa
Vivors
Ist
Tor
Thomas Motor Co
Hitler
America
Oldsmobile
Wiggers Garage
South First Avenue
Corry, Pennsylvania
Worth Hammond
Golden Rule
Dwt
Sual
Iisb
Hay
William Lombard
Dan Tageart Way
Taggard
Ember Firm
Almita Seavey
Phorus Ag
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