Drop All Non Essentials in War Effort by MOGI W Babson
Babson argues for wartime economy measures including standardization and elimination of luxury goods. He predicts shorter skirts and fewer stockings, with dried foods, plywood and plastics as substitutes, and warns of future shortages as consumer habits adapt to wartime needs while corporations seek efficiency and cost relief.
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Mogi W. Babson
Washington, D. C
U.S. A
Tila Gnd
Russia
Great Britain
United
Teapeeyung
Foye
Spring Creek Man Cleared in North East Murder Case
A Spring Creek farm-hand, taken into custody after being linked to the murder of Lloyd Wilkinson, was questioned for over three hours and then exonerated. He had previously frightened children in the Second Ward but was deemed harmless as authorities verified his whereabouts.
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Artestew
Wari Bu
Spring Cues
Lloyd Wilkinson
Nobily
North East
Wilkinmson
Leo
Damian McLaugust
C. M. Mathis
Harry Stinnell
Will the
Rutling
Spring Creek
Army Chaplain Rev B L Wagner Commissioned First Lieutenant
Corry ministers report Rev B L Wagner pastor of St Paris Fatheran Church has been commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the U S Army. He passed Army physicals at Carlisle Barracks and is assigned to Fort Custer Michigan. A leave of absence from his pastorate was approved as preparations proceed. Continued on Page Eight.
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Corry
B. L. Wagner
St. Paris Fatheran Church
U. S. Army
Wave
St. Paul's
Carlisle
Fort Custer
Mich
Free French submarine Surcouf declared lost
London April 18 Free French naval headquarters announced the submarine Surcouf is considered lost after being overdue. The vessel was noted as the fastest submarine in the world with a notable armament and crew complement, but no survivors or confirmation of fate were provided.
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Associated Fress
London
Surcouf
Asp Vons
Free French
Panay Battle Continues on Bataan and Panay Islands
The War Department reported Corregidor batteries again silenced enemy guns and damaged roads in the Bataan Peninsula while siege fire persisted. Cebul, the islands second city, is said to be occupied by the invaders as Aeroe fighting continues on that island. In Panay, allied defenders vigorously oppose enemy forces as communications are disrupted.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Corregidor
Philippines
Bataan
Corrigidor
Cebul
Panay
TY Wager
Tokyo
Japan
Wdmine
Tilnes
Duponent
Waco
Yokohama
Sete
Kobe
Nagoya
Honshu
Toleya
Ane
Firohito
Visdivestok
Rosaist Siberle
Ainsko
Willares
Wakayama
Crisin
Oguni
Germain News
Renee Ale Tale Browning
Dome
Honored Marine Dies in Action
Pittsburgh April 18 Marine Private Charles Raymond Greer 22 former Plum Township resident one of first Marines to receive an army decoration for gallantry in World War II killed in action in the Philippines relatives learned yesterday He was decorated with a silver star by General MacArthur for rescuing wounded men in a mission abandoned during heavy fighting December 1st. Three Miners Killed in Separate Accidents in Pottsville Pa April 18 Elmer Korn 18 Gordon Otis Hosier 44 Mallanoy City Joseph Elepehiek 18 Primrose were victims in bootleg holes
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Pittsburgh
Charles Raymond Greer
Plum Township
Philippines
Greer
Lom Plum Township
Moesto
Gilif
MacArthur
Pottsville
Elmer Korn
Gordon
Otis Hosier
Mallanoy City
Joseph Elepehiek
Primrose
Henderson says U S production passed turning point in war
New York April 18 United States production has passed the turning point in war production says Donald M Nelson chairman of the War Production Board He cautions that despite optimism daylight ahead is visible but victory requires continued effort and timely offensive in 1943 asserting by year end Allies should overtake Japan and Germany in accumulated reserves with ongoing gains.
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New York
United States
United Nations
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Ptoday
Japan
Germany
Daring Gamble With Army Navy Now Expected
Washington April 18 informed sources fear Laval may strike a military move to seize Syria and French Equatorial Africa. Laval aims to force collaboration with the Nazis as Germany pressures for control and the United States catalogs Laval’s government as a puppet regime. Paris meanwhile sees Laval maneuvering to complete a collaborationist cabinet while Darlan assumes command of French forces in Africa and health minister候
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Asouutied
Brees
Washington
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Syria
French Equatorial Africa
Unk
Jerry Hine
Middle East
France
Hin
Laval
Peo Aty
Aitler
Leval
Marshal Petdin
United States
Germany
William D. Leahy
Jean Darlan
Sone
Axis
Alexis. Carrel
Charles A. Lindbergh
Faces Hit Run Charge Here
Hit-and-run charges were filed against Michael Liie of Third Avenue after a driving incident on West Main Street. His car sidelined and damaged a parked auto, snapped a stop sign and threatened traffic. Police prepared for hearings today after Mrs. Ralph Magee reported being struck on East Main Street. Mrs. A E Morrison was with her in the parked car near Alderman G H.
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Mit
Pnd
Michael Liie
Third Avenue
West Main Street
Ralph Magee
East Main Street
Three Arrested In Liquor Raid In Tokyo And Yokohama
A chaotic account reports three arrests in a liquor raid affecting Tokyo and Yokohama. The text references Allied air raids, incendiaries, and public alarm across Honshu, with mentions of Japanese reactions and imperial commentary amid wartime confusion.
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Tokyo
Yokohama
Plan for Early Advertising for Hospital Bids
Board discusses speeding bids for a 25 bed hospital addition with $500 from Erie County. April meeting notes show patient totals, cremations, operations, and a focus on budget lines, donations, and committee appointments as officials plan forthcoming advertising and approvals.
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Erie County
Wie
Corry Hospital
Tegilie
Boward 2
Hawkins
William Com
Dallas Smiley
Wam Fen’s Club
Ladies Home League of the
Salvation Army
Mr. Hawkins
Sam Nast
Inter
F. Brown
Glifton M. Howard
San J. Irvine
Wallace "Young
M. N. Nast
Allied and Axis Actions Reported Across Europe and Americas
From London to Vichy to Atlantic City and San Diego, wartime bulletins trace German raids and reprisals in Belgium Arras and Pas de Calais, a new NATO route across a Central American isthmus opening, and a Fourth Interceptor Command alert with friendly aircraft confirmed. explosions heard at sea near Atlantic City and ongoing mood of vigilance amid ongoing conflict.
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Vichy
France
Arras
Pas de Calais
Atlantic City
San Diego
Catu
Army
Oceanside
Moxtco
Vrall
Bombs Over Japan Remember Pearl Harbor
A historical wartime analysis traces the first air raids on Tokyo and other Japanese targets, noting Allied bombings and the shock to Japanese leadership. It highlights American resolve after Pearl Harbor and the wider aim to influence Axis-controlled regions and Greek resistance.
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Japan
Pearl Harbor
Diver Rescued After Nine Hours Near Cape Charles
In Cape Charles Virginia two navy divers freed Bernard Dick Hamilton a depot worker held submerged nine hours after slipping into mud and water at a Virginia Berry Company slip in the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal harbor. Diver Converse arrived from Norfolk and helped signal rescue while diver J M Tugle relayed by boat to complete the effort.
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Associated Press
Cape Charles
Navy
Bernard
Dick" Hamilton
Hamilton
Virginia Berry Company
Pentsylvanie
Converse
Tiao
J. M. Tugele
Norfolk
State agents raid Amorosos in anglers attire
State Liquor Centre agents raided Roseys on East Main street at night arresting owner and bartender for selling intoxicating liquors to minors and intoxicated persons on multiple Fridays and Saturdays. Investigators suspected the establishment for weeks while proprietors believed undercover operatives deceived ride. Continued on Page Two.
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Amorosos
Ile
Brard
Mu Ai Min
Dusty Amoroid
Deol Wallers
Ol Rosey
Tun
East Main Street
Statte
Investigtion Isd Amonise
Neltner
Ambrosas Far Walters
FBI Captures No 1 Bank Thief in Newark Case
Ralph Greco, 18 or 95 from Hoboken, named as the United States’ top bank robbery fugitive, was jailed after a Newark arrest. He faced charges tied to the August 1940 First Stroudsburg Bank heist and a July 1988 Suffield Bank robbery. Accomplice William Vasille, 41, of Passaic, linked to multiple robberies, was also taken into custody. Greco was nabbed in a Long Branch tavern with his wife present. Vasille earlier surrendered in Haledon.
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Associated Press
Newark
Ralph Greco
Hoben
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United
B. B. Conroy
FBI
First Stroudsburg
National Bank
First National Ban S
Suffield
Conn
Feld
Greco
William Vaaille
Passaic
Stroudsboro
Pompton Lakes
M. J
Vapilic
Long
Vasille
Haledon
Yellowing Banana Leaves Tip Jap Bombers To British Lines
Frank Noel told editors in San Francisco that a fifth column using yellowing banana leaves warned of British gun emplacements to Japanese bombers in Malaya. He cited air superiority and a rapid war movement as key factors. Noel arrived in Singapore before the war and later survived an early submarine attack after evacuating on a British freighter. Continued on Page Two.
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Malaya
San Francisco
Frank Noel
Associated Press
Phip
Along
Noel
Singapore
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Meuse
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Hielier
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