Knudsen to Inspect Erie War Plants This Week
Lieutenant General Knudsen, director of War Production, will visit Erie on an inspection tour of plants producing war materials, including the General Electric Erie Works, the Griffin Company, and the Manufacturers. The exact schedule is unclear, but he is expected to arrive by air with senior officers and may stay up to one day to assess facilities for increased wartime production.
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War Roduction Board
Fense
Leutenant Willam S. Knudsen
War Industries
Erie
Evie Srks
General Electric’ Co, Manufacturing Company
Griffin Company
Griffin Manufacting
Knudsen
Mapn
Dman Leaves Cause for Action in Estate
Valley Sept 717 Suite Harold F Congdon issues letters of administration to Len Ball Salamanca in the estate of Rose Ball Salasca who leaves a cause of action against West Ridge Transportation Company. Mrs Ball was riding in one of the IDN buses when it crashed into Collins August 16. Five sons, three daughters, and a grandson named as distributees.
Col Adams urges 35 mile limit in state
Harrisburg Sept 17 A 35 mph speed limit for Pennsylvania was urged today by Colonel Lynn G Adams motor police commissioner He said reducing speed would save tires gasoline and cut highway deaths and fire losses in war industries He noted Roosevelt aims to set 35 mph by executive order but Pennsylvania may lack authority to change the statutorily fixed limit of 50 mph The attorney general is reviewing options and a special legislature previously rejected James proposal to set it at 40 mph
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lynn ° G. Adams
Adams
Roosevelt
Maine
California
James
Bradford Boy Bryman Reported Missing in Action at Sea
Aryam H. Bryman a 25 year old Bradford seaman second class was reported missing at sea in nine days of action. A telegram to his father Aaron T. Bryman from Rear Admiral Andrew Jacobs in Washington stated the Navy Department deeply regrets to inform you that your son is missing in action in performance of his duties.
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Bradford
Aryam H
Babs) Bryman
Aaron T. Bryman
Bryman
Andrew Jacobs
Bureau of Navigation of
United States Navy
Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Avram Bryman, Seamatt
Railroader Suicides? Fatal Electrocution at Big Run Junction
James A. Callahan, 40, of Warsaw New York, a Baltimore and Ohio signal worker, was electrocuted while on a 25 foot pole at Big Run Junction. A 2300 volt line broke and fell across him as the pole gave way, burning his abdomen neck leg and hand. The Buffalo division yard signs maintenance department records its first fatal accident in years.
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Punxsutawney
James A. Callahan
Warsaw
N. Y
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
Callahan
Big Run Junction
B. & O. Rally Yard
Buffalo
McKean County Drafts 110 Men for Induction
Kane and Wetmore township contribute 37 of the 110 draftees listed to report for examination September 17 for U S Army induction. Mt. Jewett district provides several others with entries from Kane, Wetmore, Mr Jewett, Ludlow and Haverhurst. One conscientious objector from Civilian Public Service at Red Bridge is noted.
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Mckean County
Kane
Mt. Jewett
U.S. Army
Wetmore Township
Jewett
Ludlow
Haverhurst
Clvilian
Red Bridge
PULL DOWN LAST WALLS OF JAMESTOWN ARMORY
On Sept 17 the old State armory tower at Jamestown was demolished after a spring fire. The spectacle drew about a hundred observers as crews began a six week demolition plan to clear debris, fill the basement, and level the site within a week.
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Jamestown Armory
Old State Armory
Change in Milk Delivery Under War Time Rules
Milk dealers across 37 states adopt conservation plans approved by ODT to cut mileage by 25 percent. About 85 percent use every other day retail deliveries, seen as the main method to meet wartime federal orders. Compliance relies largely on voluntary action with expected enforcement, as dealers and associations cooperate with authorities to maintain retail milk supply.
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ODT
Youngsville Fair Opens This Morning
The twelfth annual Youngsville community fair opened this morning with exhibits ready for viewing. Tonight features a dog show at 7 30 preceded by a band concert, and three bands are expected to perform over the weekend. Friday judges will evaluate exhibits, with ongoing band concerts each evening by the National Forge Band, the VFW Band of Warren, and the Youngsville High School band.
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Youngsvilux
National Forge
V. F W
Warren
Youngsville High School
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DSEN
Dman
Col. Adams
Youngsville
al Davis and His Orchestra
POST
Willie Arters
Dick Bertram
Gwen Gray
Piano
Eine Ere
United States
Alvania
Stokely
Lynnhaven
Pillsbury's
Eneidad
Clapp
Welch
de Prumos
Pha
Loblaws
Spring Lake Milk
Victor
Manas
Salerno
Marlorla Dan
Libby
Dutkes
Edgebrook
Colorado
Bresko
Ame Hee Dee UK
Pkg. Ge
Crisco Ib
Minute Man
Durkee
Lady Fair
LUX
Lee, Pkg
PAC
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