New Hotel Planned in Erie Amid Property Talks
Negotiations continue for sale of land at the northwest corner of 1th and Peach streets in Erie for a potential hotel site. Keystone Beer Company and H. P. Weller Supply Co have bought nearby blocks, with plans for a new distribution plant pending material supply. Church officials confirm resolutions but not hotel use. cost of the hotel remains undetermined.
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Erie
1Th
Peach Streets
Glen
Griswold Pisau
Keystone Beer Company
HP. Weller Supply Company
Dan Hanley
Erle
Pour Square Church
H. P. Weller
H. P. Willer
Organized Labor in the Peace Era After World War II
The article surveys postwar labor strength, noting union membership growth to 14–15 million and AFL dominance, with women comprising about one in five unionists. It discusses minimal anti-union sentiment, wartime labor restrictions fading, and evolving legal limits, along with tensions from returning veterans and new state regulations. It also covers political party alignment with labor, unemployment dynamics, and shifts in employer behavior as the nation stabilizes.
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AFL
United Mines Workers
Yailroad
Harding
Ashe
Jnt
Democratic Party
Tates
Three injured in Brookville area crash on Route 25
Three Pittsburg men were injured when two cars collided on Route 25 about a mile north of New Bethlehem. Frank Arella, 28, of East Liberty, suffered facial injuries and possible rib fractures. Melvin Huitman, 19, of Fairmont, had hip strain and chest contusions. Passengers Charles Hoellem, 50, and Bob Grud, 48, both of Pittsburg, were admitted with injuries.
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Brookville Clarion
Wits Rt
Arela
Charles Hoellem
Pithsburgh
Dob Grud
Pittsburgh
Hullem
Red Cross to Press On With War Service After Hostilities End
Richard Rossbacher, chairman of the Corry Chapter, states there will be no pause in Red Cross work. Basil O’Connor's Washington message says the Red Cross will continue overseas service, hospital aid, and peacetime programs, expanding as veterans’ claims rise and government support grows. The Corry chapter will keep expanding its services as veterans and servicemen require ongoing assistance.
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Canwr
America
Corry
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Rostbacher
Corry ‘Chaapter
Rossbacher
Fted Cross
Toynties
Red“ Cross
American Red‘ Cross
Cotton Insulation Praised For Light Weight Uses
Sulton for insulation of dozen common insulating materials cotton has the best insulating value. A standard volume lets the least pass in a given time and is the lightest. The slight weight of cotton makes it an ideal insulator for refrigerator cars trucks and aircraft where weight is important. Labor costs for applying this insulation in buildings are estimated to be 40 percent less than for competing materials.
Harbor reports hint at Pearl Harbor tensions and Navy notes
Fragmentary wartime notes describe Army and Navy reports on Pearl Harbor and relations with Washington on the eve of broader conflict. A commission and retired officers are referenced amid operational discussions and cross-service concerns.
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Army
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Roberts
Bixwall
Washington
Rovers
Pias
Justice Owen
Peiree
Naval
Beeves Tomer
Pearl Harbor warned by Washington leaders before attack
A long recount details warnings to Admiral Kimmel and General Short from Washington from October to December 1941 about possible surprise attacks in the Pacific. It notes prior court martial fallout for Mitchell over prewar arming, and emphasizes the risk of Pearl Harbor being struck if ships were caught unready.
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Wiinder
Feet
E J. King
Metoy
MaNamey
Gama
Adiirot Lm~ Mei
Pacific Fleet
Short
Department of Hawaii
Washington
Kimmel
Philippines
Guam
Star
Marshall
Japan
Naval Operations
Stark
J Edilcopter
Sonkieesbee Aerado
Navy
Starkavain
Astadlé Malgiant
Kiel
William Z Iitchell
United States
Mitchell
Army Air Service
Texas
Hawaii
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Far East
Uncle Sam as U S symbol traces to War of 1812
An Encyclopaedia Britannica note states the phrase Uncle Sam likely began during the War of 1812 when government property bore U S initials. The figure has since become a universal symbol for the United States.
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Taole Sam
Encyclopaedia Britannics
U.S
United States
Lawmakers debate easing GL Bill of Rights veteran loans
Washington officials consider a proposed measure tied to the Serviceman Readjustment Act of 1945. The plan would expand guaranteed loans to veterans, removing certain federal checks and allowing banks and lending groups to grant up to 50 percent government-backed loans. Critics fear increased risk and potential voter manipulation as hearings loom before the Senate Finance Committee.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
American Bankers’ Associaton
Wellnit
ABA
Benate Finance Committee
Act
Loopholes in Readjustment Act Raise VA Scrutiny
The Act may let veterans obtain loans for buying building or repairing homes and farms with lender driven appraisals. Veterans’ Administration officials fear unchecked lending could invite unscrupulous investors and risk taxpayer funds. Officials favor safeguards while easing some loan restrictions to avoid burdening veterans and lenders.
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Shell
Snc
Tt Veterans’ Administrations
Treasury Department
Capittl Hhs
Twenty Years Ago An Apparent Collision At Corry Street
A garbled twenty years ago item recalls a serious car crash on North Corry Street injuring Dr. Twin who suffered cuts and bruises after a log truck collision. Police investigate burglary attempts on First Avenue and a suspected shooting involving three burglars at a Thala family home.
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Dridsey Tren
Lest
Jinyaidtan
Harrow
North Corry
Twin
St First Avenue
Yen
Tome
Ingrowing Toenail Factors and Shoe Pressure Discussed
The article explains ingrowing toenails arise from infection shoe pressure and nail deformity. It notes pointed shoes worsen the condition and that partial nail removal may be needed for severe deformity or recurrence. Some patients opt for toe surgery over changing footwear.
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Brest
Burning cones for colorful flames instruction
The article describes soaking cones in a warm water solution of copper sulfate for green, barium nitrate for blue, strontium nitrate for red, and potassium permanganate for purple. About two ounces of chemical per pint of warm water is used, cones soaked briefly, then dried in a warm place to fire. Store in a dry place.
Inquest Tomorrow For Erie Fire Victims
An inquest is set for Wednesday morning in the grand jury room at the courthouse to determine the deaths of three children in a Holland Street fire. Victims Raymond Thomas, 30 months, Richard Thomas, 18 months, and Carol Jean Ross, 3, were found dead in their cribs in a second floor bedroom of a two story frame house at 1226 Holland Street. Coroner Warren W. Wood said the fire occurred Sunday night.
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Wate
Holland Street
Lashdrew
Warren W
Wood
Raymond Thomas
Wisl
Richard
Carol Jean Ross
Quizzed Prompts and Historical Answer Key
Questions cover original submarine terms for Japan, location of a second atomic discovery, dates of Soviet declarations of war, a city for a concerning air raid, a recent critic at Long Beach, the UNRRA definition, Townsend Plan, wood volume, and Exodus commandment. Answers require specific names dates places and figures from historical sources.
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Japan
Hara-Biel
Long Beach
Gallf
Europe
Asia
Ration facts update on stamps and fuel items
This week’s ration facts list stamps for fats meats and books with valid dates through September to December. It notes no plans to cancel any rationing and states gasoline fuel oil stoves and processed foods with hide point requirements ended August 18.
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Susan—Rooke
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Charles Covell
Wilt
Corry High Schoo
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St. Lawrence University
Stoward Sheen
Baal
Mer Cray
F. McCray
Murray Farm
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