German reinforcements amid Odessa fighting report
Dailey, chief OPA investigator, claimed illicit gasoline coupon sales tied to a Corry dealer and an unnamed man. At a hearing in Erie, he gave vague statements and said he would hold a press conference. Dailey said he might reveal more and noted charges against local station operators including F C Miller.
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Erie
Chester Dalley
OPA
Dailey
M Cany
David Gifford
Pierre Luquens
18Th
French Streets
Dalley
Smeter Ball
Ivolving
Han
Tiley
F.C. Miller
East Mainet
Warner
Route 6
Unis
Miller
Man Held After Attacking Girl in Erie Hallway
Jerome MacFarland was arrested after he assaulted Dorothy Jones in a hallway on North Center Street. The case, filed by Alderman Justin Burters, led to a hearing and MacFarland’s commitment to jail awaiting county court trial.
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Jerome MacFarland
Erie
John Cullen
MacFarland
North Center Street
Justin Burt— Ters
Wider
Brest
U S Planes Hit Airfield At Zagreb
Allied forces report heavy attacks by the U S 16th Air Force against targets in Zagreb and northern Yugoslavia. German defenses claim substantial losses for axis air power while Allied airmen say the raid was smaller than German claims. Casualties and details remain disputed as operations around Anzio and Cassino continue with artillery and ground actions.
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Associated Press
Naples
U.S
16Th Air Force
Balkan
Gettinaby
Zagreb
Frorthern Yugoslavia
15Th Air Force
Anzio
Carroceto
Fifth Army
Kerneth L. Dixon
Sitire
Cassino
Army draft group departs Union City for New Cumberland
A draft group from the Union City Comy district left Union City for New Cumberland to enter Army service. Thirteen Corry men were selected from the reserve pool after pre induction exams and given lunch boxes for the all night trip. A Navy contingent of 27 men from the same district, with many from Corry, was sent out on Tuesday.
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Union City-Comy
Union City
New Cumberland
Army
Corry
Women's Victory Club
Red Skelton Takes Out Marriage License
Los Angeles April 7 Richard Red Skelton comedian known for quips rushed to obtain a marriage license with Muriel Chase blonde actress. He admitted he lacked a health certificate but said he and Miss Chase would secure the required documents within a day or two.
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Wuemyen
Los Angeles
Richard
Red) Skelton
Muriel
Hase
Miss Chase
Carl Tornla
Army at full strength seeks needed mobilizations
The article argues that to maintain maximum army strength after victory many inductions will be required. It stresses the peace table must be backed by a strong army to ensure wartime gains are secured and future security is guaranteed.
Boards urged to push drive to induct young men
Washington reports Draft Director Lewis Hershey says the United States must back its peace aims with military strength. He cites a plan to mobilize far larger draft quotas, estimating 150,000 men per month may be required to maintain the Army and Navy until victory and beyond. He says force may be used to support vital national interests. Continued on page two.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lewis 3
Hershey
United States
UBL
Ful suEnRt
State Department
America
Blame OPA Delay For Onion Prices
A produce dealer contends OPA failed to set a ceiling when the Texas onion crop was ready, allowing high prices. With old stock depleted, Texas shipments moved without ceiling limits until new rules took effect after April 2. Prices hovered around 18 to 20 cents a pound as shipments arrived over nine days later, with pre arrival stocks selling high. A local retailer noted looming price drops once Texas onions distributed after the net and dealers restocked area stores.
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OPA
Texas
Toca
Invasion Chief Dismisses Tremendous Losses Forecast
A WWII briefing in England depicts invasion discussions with Gen Bradley and Lt. Geis. The officer panels describe German and allied options, noting expected resistance and the uncertainty of losses. The message emphasizes confidence in American troops and a belief in the inevitability of proceeding with the operation.
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Associated Press
England
Ajetl
Geis
Bradley
Iepcilhg
Europe
Stuhou
Himendoljs
Askes
Wreck blocks NYC tracks near North East station
A collision derailed eighteen cars on a Westbound freight near North East about five this morning. Four tracks were blocked and both freight and passenger trains were detoured. No injuries reported. cause under investigation with sabotage unlikely. Officials expect two tracks open by 10 AM.
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New Yo
Jenited S Mill
Nowith Est
New York Central
Rio
Judge Kitts Sued for Divorce by Wife Mary Kitts
Mrs Mary Jane Kitts filed a libel in divorce against Miles B Kitts president judge of Erie county courts alleging just and barbarous treatment and indignities. The action filed with Prothonotary Lawrence A Taylor notes Mrs Kitts living at 24 East 1st street while Judge Kitts is said to reside at 521 West THM street. they wed February 26 1924 and separated March 31 according to the libel filed by her attorney T P Dunn.
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Judge Kitts
Mary Jane Kitts
Miles B. Kitts
Erie County Courts
Lawrence A. Taylor
Agonia
Kitts
T P, Dunn
Allied Planes Hitting Germany Again Today
Allied air power renewed bombardment over Germany as heavy British bombers and U S Ninth Air Force Thunderbolt formations struck targets in the Ruhr and Rhineland. Overnight raids accompanied daylight attacks, with missions delivering thousands of tons of explosives and engaging German air defenses and infrastructure.
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Germany
Associated Press
Landon
RAF Mosquits
Hamburg
Uther Objenses
Rhineland
Yadi
Amerigun
Pas de Culiis
World War II Bulletin From Berlin And Tokyo
Berlin quoted Imperial HQ expecting the enemy general offensive in the first half of this year. A Tokyo dispatch broadcast says Allies abandoned isle-to-isle strategy for new tactics. Roosevelt declined comment on Wendell Willkie’s presidential bid. Chen Yan Tsu, governor of Kwangtung, died from gunshot wounds in Canton. Japanese forces push along 15 miles of the Taphal Kohima road into India toward the Bengal Assam railroad, threatening General Stilwell's supply lines.
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Associated Press
Berlin
DNB
Tokyo
New York
Comei Agency
Chen Yan Tsu
Kwangtung Province
China
Chungking
Canton
U.S. Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service
Chen
Cornell University
New Delih
Taphal-Kohima
India
Bengal-Assam
Southeast Asia Command
Stilwell
Arrest by State Police clears 6 robberies in Pa district
State Police at Corry report two arrests yesterday as part of a long robbery spree in Union City and Centerville over six months. Alber Irvin Knapp pled guilty at arraignment before Alderman Lemme and awaits sentencing before Judge Kent. Knapp, living in Cambridge Springs, had been paroled and is tied to Junk thefts, including a Ford Motel A and Clyde Rust hay rake wagon, with scrap metal yard sales to Hasbrouck in Titusville.
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Corry
Pennsylvania State Police
Union City
Centerville
Alber
Irvin Knapp
Lemme
Meadville
Kent
Knap
Steenrod
Ford
Clyde Rust
Hasbrouck
Titusville
Icke
Knapp
Cambridge Springs
Prantelin Distriet
Ob Pass
Victorious British Carrier Force Returns After Tirpitz Blows
A British carrier fleet that crippled and bombed the German battleship Tirpitz in Norway’s Altenfjord arrived safely in home waters. Sir Bruce Fraser’s flagship led cheers as crews paraded past. The Tirpitz, damaged by 24 bomb hits, was left blazing. American-built Corsairs supported the strike. The force, the largest carrier group to attack a single ship, faced intense anti ship firebombing and engine damage during the decisive second wave.
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Tirplix
Norway
Alten Cord
Avril Srd
Antov
Gle
Nome
Admira
Bruce Fraser
Barranida
Reuters
Hie Alya
Allied bombers leave Hollandia in smoking rain
Allied air forces hammered Hollandia on the New Guinea north coast in a 720 ton strike aided by 300 planes. The raid aimed to devastate the base used to guard Wewak and other northeast New Guinea stations as American ships hit Truk and Ponape. Japanese roadblocks near Imphal and Kania faced continued pressure from Allied air and ground forces in Burma.
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Pete Seni
Trelis
Hotlanttia
Meirane
Bismayek
Ammel
Everal
Trihphal
Tadis
Ord Loch Mountbatten
Burma
Maitt Coads
Valhwas
Imphal
Kania
Raikway
Moscow Patriarch Challenges Papacy In Article
The Moscow patriarch and head of the Russian Orthodox Church questioned the pope's role as vicar of Christ in an article titled Is there a Vicar of Christ on earth The patriarch cited biblical texts to argue Jesus never abandoned the church spiritually though he left the earth and asserted a negative position on the pope’s earthly authority
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Moscow
Bernel
All Russia
Jesus
Labor Crisis Near London Strikes in Wartime Britain
April 7 report from London describes a looming whale volcanic labor crisis as Britain relies on arbitration to avert widespread strikes during wartime. The piece foresees 1944 as likely the worst year since 1926, with a general walkout threat amid industrial unrest affecting national needs.
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London
Sritain
Stice
Germans Defend Odessa as Red Army Tightens Ring
Moscow reports German units rushed to defend Odessa at all costs as Soviet forces close in on Tarnopol and Czernowitz. Zhukov’s First Ukrainian Army surrounds large German garrisons, street fighting continues, and attempts to break the siege are repelled with heavy losses.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Odessa
Black Sea
Red Star Dsjmteliey
Hulsalan Stormavik
Tapropol
Tarnopol
Gregory
EK. Zhukov
Tarnopol Gar
Skash
Chor
Czernowity
Zhukov
Twelfth Visit of Blood Bank Seeks Daily Pints
The committee plans the twelfth blood bank drive on Monday and Tuesday at Emmanuel Church, aiming for 155 pints each day. Buffalo traveling donors arrive Monday morning with hours from 1 to 4 and 4 to 7. Tuesday hours are 10 to 12 and 1 to 4.
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Incul
Buffala
Emmanuel Church
Reall Red Creee
Rome
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