Damaged Dodge driven by McGealin in Erie collision
A Dodge driven by Frank McGealin struck by Leslie Wells’ truck on First Avenue near West Street caused total damage estimated in excess of 500. A marriage license was filed by Guy E. Delaney Jr and Theresa E. Roach of Corry at the Erie County courthouse. A two year old in Erie area contracted polio, raising the yearly total to 46. Harold J. Thompson, former Jamestown mayoral candidate, was fined 150 with six months suspended for selling real estate without a license. Stanley Whilling of Knox was severely burned while attempting to retubilate a gasoline tank. The parents of Jamestown’s Harry R. Benson were awarded 14 weekly compensation for life after a fatal blast at Monitto Furniture Co. A large cancer drive raised 471,000 in Pennsylvania, short of the 830,000 goal. General George Marshall resumes Red Cross leadership. Weather outlook from Saturday to Wednesday shows cool to warm with possible rain and a quarter inch total. Mrs. Cora Crippen marks her 92nd birthday. James Foley was jailed on drunken and disorderly conduct charges. National Coal Association reports 8,400,000 tons of bituminous production for the week, a no-work week pattern as miners negotiate a new contract. A trace of hail was observed during intermittent rainfall.
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Frank McGealin
Leslie Wells
McCaslin
West Atreeh
First Avenue
Fils
Wells
Pirstavililie
Bonus sponsor argues taxfunded soldier bonus
Harrisburg September 23 a sponsor of Pennsylvania s 500 000 000 soldier bonus plan says veterans should view the bonus as a loan repaid in taxes Rep Baker Roger Lancaster county chairman of the House affairs committee and a leader in shaping bonus legislation said taxes are essential to finance the plan He compared the bonus to a loan with veterans getting a few hundred dollars now and paying back via taxes over the years His view contrasts with Lynn Brotherson state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars who said no tax increase would be necessary
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Baker Roger
Lancaster
House Affairs Committee
Roger
Lynn Brotherson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Brotherson
Woman Held In Theft Of Check In Jamestown
Jamestown September 23 Ma mie Griffith 22 charged with second degree grand larceny for stealing a 260 veteran’s bars check she appeared in city court Judge Allen E Bargar set bail at 1000 property bond she did not plead and a future hearing was reserved A dramatic arrest occurred at a Westfield apple orchard where her husband worked gathering apples They took the baby to the city jail and later the child was given to the grandmother pending case details
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Jamestown
Nie Griffith
Allen E. Bargar
Elfy
Westfield
Local Jews Set Special Service For New Year
Local Jewish community plans a Rosh Hashana service at Beth Israel Synagogue led by Michal D. Geller of Yeshiva University. Services begin 6:30 p.m. tonight, 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, with additional 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning sessions. Rabbi Geller will preach on The Crossroads of Destiny and The Three Fold Message of the Shofar.
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Israel
United Nations
Michal D. Geller
Yeshiva University
New York City
Beth Israel Synagogue
West Church Street
Geller
Philadelphia Named Census Headquarters for 1950 Count
The 1950 national census will operate from Philadelphia as the headquarters for about 150,000 canvassers. The effort will create roughly 5,300 jobs and span one to 18 months. Boston also sought the site, with Senator Myers noting space and PWA backing. The census, by the Department of Commerce, is projected to cost 870 million dollars and will gather data on population, occupations, living conditions, and other social and economic indicators.
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Associated
Washington
Philadelphia
Truman
Boston
Francis J. Myers
D-Pa
Myers
Public Works Administration
Department of Commerce
John R Howlett Dies at Deshon Hospital
John R Howlett, WWI veteran, died at Deshon Veterans Hospital in Butler at 12 20 this morning after illness. He moved to his city in 1911 with parents, enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1915, served on the Mexican border, went overseas with the 20th division, later guard duty abroad, returned 1918. He worked for Erie Railroad, Alne Tron Works, and Aero Supply Co for almost 20 years. Survived by brother Leo Howlett, sister Mrs Lawrence Jameson, and many nieces and nephews. mother died in July. Funeral services at St Thomas Church Monday at 9 30 AM, interment St Elizabeth’s Cemetery.
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United States Army
Corry
Co. A
20Th Division
Howlett
Erie Railroad
Alne Tron Works
Bracken- Keating
Servine
St. Thomas’ Church
St. Elizabeth's Cemetery
British doctors seek raise under socialized media scheme
London report states country doctors pressed for a significant raise today amid Britain's socialized media plan. The drive reflects tensions over funding and pay within public health services and follows broader government policies affecting medical staff.
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London
Britain
Spa fugitive surrenders after escape from police
SAEGERTOWN Pa September 23 A 25 year old war veteran Alexander R Holfelder who escaped from police in a hall of bullets surrendered meekly to Justice of the Peace Joseph M Cribbs last night He faces charges of malicious mischief resisting an officer and aggravated assault and battery He pleaded innocent to all four counts Police Chief Frank Ball of Cambridge Springs said Holfelder scratched and bit him during arrest for tampering with an auto.
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Spa
Saegertown
Alexander RR. Holfelder
Justice of the Peace
Joseph M. Cribbs
Holfelder
Cribbs
Reveal Russia Now Has Atomic Bomb Page One Analysis
A reader summary outlines four delusions about Soviet atomic capability. It asserts that Russia may not fully conceal or monopolize atomic weapon knowledge, warns against overreliance on industrial know-how, notes weapons have clear limits, and criticizes the notion that atomic arms are insignificant.
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Russia
Atomic Bradley
Sher Chutes To Safety Parachutes From Crashed Plane Near Martinsburg
Lieut. Garris L. Radcliffe of Butler Pennsylvania parachuted to safety after his AT-6 trainer crashed near Martinsburg West Virginia two miles north of Pittsburgh. He landed unharmed though injured in the crash and gas exhaustion.
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Sher Chutes
Garris L. Radcliffe
Butler, Pa
Clarksburg
W. Va
Air
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Knox, R
Ol City
Whitling
Harry R. Benson
Monittor Purniture Co
American Cancer Society
Society
George Marshall
American Red Cross
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Basil O'Connor
Red Cross
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Wright Street
Earl Crippen
North First Street
Fairfield
James Foley
Erie County
M.S. Cobbett
Foley
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Braleshoe
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Erle
Une
Barto-Christensen
Meerdink’s Home
West Main and
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Peoples Republic
Mao Tye-Tung
Peoples Republic of
Jack Frost
Betty-Fair
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Keystone
C.C.C
Hubbard
Hallowe'en
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Powell
Taday
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Deshon Hospital
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North Center Street
Ako
Jackie and
Bob Grice
Monogram Gift Shop
aLemam
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Tony
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