Neutral reports say more Raiders held by Japs
German dispatches quoted a Japanese army spokesman in Shanghai claiming a damaged U S bomber from the raids on Japan made a forced landing near Shanghai with its crew captured. Bern and London radio reports said U S fliers reached bases then were captured after emergency landings. Japanese spokesman said only 17 planes were sighted and Tokyo suffered little damage with few houses destroyed. Other raid targets included Yokohama and Nagoya.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Shanghai
United States
Japan
London
Bern
Switzerland
China
Tokyo
Miers
Vichy
Reuters
Ching
Free China
Cheleiing
Lish
Radio In 3
DNB
Kuni Akiyama
Yokohama
Negoya
Three Die in East Liberty Building Fire in Pittsburgh
A fire at the Hizhlund Building in East Liberty killed three people: 37 year old Anna Polaski, a mother of the victims, who leaped from a ninth floor window. and 52 year old S V Johnson and charwoman supervisor Mrs Stephenie Zivic, who suffocated in an elevator after the cables failed as the fire spread to the fourth and fifth floors. Spectators reported Polaski cried for help before leaping from the window to a ledge and then to safety outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy _Asengratenere
Pittsburgh
Hizhlund
East Liberty
Anna Polaski
S. Ninth Moor
Stephenie Zivic
Charwomen
S.V. Johnson
Local Attack Case Deferred After Guilty Plea
Joseph Taiward Jackson, 22, of near Spartanburg, pleaded guilty in the rough court to charges of assault with intent to ravish after an attack on a young woman on Spring street. Judge Miles B. Kitts deferred the sentence, with possible commitment to a state hospital for the insane as a former inmate of Warren State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JucBe Miles B. Kitts
Joseph Taiward Jackson
Spartansburg
Fi Pharge
Mssnult
Ravini
Jackson
Spring Street
Bf Warren
Plans for city salvage drive fourth arrest in raid
Cory mobilizes a city wide salvage canvass asking every home to contribute scrap metal and usable materials. The effort, organized with aid from Zaleneck & Sons trucks and led by Walter H. Scott and John A. Blut, aligns with the State Council of Defense to fund civil defense needs. Housewives urged to raid attics for wire, boilers, irons, beds, newspapers, clothes, tools, and auto batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory
Zaleneck & Sons
Walter H. Scott
John A. Blut
Conjuneno
State Council of Defense
Adyssory Salvage Committee
Japs Attack on Philippine Islands Escalates
Washington reports heavy Japanese air attacks on Panay forcing American Filipino troops from Lambunao after two earlier holds. Japanese troops advance near San Remigio and Valderrama on Panay west coast. air reconnaissance over Negros noted. Mahila Bay harbor forts saw limited dive bomber raids on Port Hughes and Fort Dam with no casualties reported.
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Washington
War Department
Panay
Lambunao
Antique
San Jose
San Remigio
Valderrame
Philippine Islands
Negros
Cebu
Mahila Bay
Port Hughes
Fort Dam
Young Soldier Linked To Clymer HoldUp
Disappearance of a West Church street girl is tied to a holdup at North Clymer around 6 30 P M Tuesday evening two Jamestown men lost their Plymouth sedan to a pair of hitchhikers a young soldier and an accompanying girl were picked up north of Corry by Charles Frushone who reported the car was taken at Clymer Hill the pair fled westward and the soldier claimed he was home on furlough as the trio drove toward Clymer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Clymer
Jamestown
Corry
Charles Frushone
Plymouth
Fiter
Clymer Hill
Clymer
Frashon
Whlform
Frushone
Battle of Bataan claims 3000 Guardsmen in action
The Navy reported Bulkeley's PT boats attacked a Japanese light cruiser near Cebu, damaging and sinking it after confronting four destroyers. Meanwhile about 3000 National Guardsmen from nine states were among roughly 97,000 American and Filipino defenders killed, wounded, or captured at Bataan, with 107 guardsmen evacuated to Corregidor. The reports may refer to separate incidents, possible involving a torpedo boat attack off Abu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Philippine
Doh D. Bulkeley
Thousaaia
Philippine Archipélago
Bulkeley
Cebu
Navy
Army
Pine States
América
Pilipino
Batean
Corregidor
Bataan
Sunik
Abu
Wartime Legislature Approves James Signatures on Defense Laws
In Harrisburg on April 22 wartime Governor James signed more than a dozen bills into law with many more awaiting his veto or approval within 90 days. The measures expand enforcement powers for air raids and blackouts and regulate explosives on the Delaware River and defense plant safety while funding defense needs and extending petition deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James Tut
James
State Defense Council
Delaware River
French Coast Raid By British Commandos Near Boulogne
British commandos raided the German held French coast near Boulogne early today driven back defenders, then withdrew after two hours. The operation tested defenses and gathered military formations, with a naval detachment damaging three German trawlers and setting another aflame. British casualties were described as very light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Boulogne
Bt. Nazaire
Pledge for Victory Drive Reports Strong Local Response
Initial reports from the Pledge for Victory canvass show Cory residents responding generously to the national campaign for war bond and defense stamp purchases. Wardens Dr. C. P. Bennett Wallace Young Clinton McLean and Clarence Wallace report progress and urge any unpledged residents to contact wardens. final reports and meeting set at the Hotel Corry. In Memphis the discovery of three new sulfa drugs for disease treatment was disclosed to the American Chemical Society.
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Cory
Pinal
C. P. Bennett
Wallace Young
Clinton McLean
Clarence Wallace
Bay of Tomorrow
Hotel Corry
Chavassers
Teuderk
Offenders 10 to be heard this afternoon in Erie case
State enforcement agents say ten offenders face hearings this afternoon as an ongoing probe into illegal liquor sales expands. Four main defendants including proprietor Mr Amoroso and bartender Leot Welters were arrested after a Friday raid near 718 West Main Street. One waitress, charged with selling liquor to a minor, was released on bond. Undercover work and citizen complaints bolster multiple charges as Alderman Gordon set 2 PM hearings to present evidence for grand jury action.
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Uquar
Agers
Witi
Rosey
Mir
Joeph Amoroso
Leot
H. J. Beckman
George H. Gordon
Gt Fe
Erie County
Italians Seek Peace Despite Axis Pressure
London dispatch cites Ankara sources reporting Rome diplomatic messages on a potential separate peace with Italy. The exchange of prisoners and Italian transfers from British Africa have emboldened Rome to push for talks as summer nears and Germany bears on Russia. Italian public desire for peace grows as Mussolini’s prestige declines and royal family influence could shape terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankara
Mussolini
Associated Press
London
Ugpetches
Italy
News Chronicle
Rome
British-conquered East Afrca
Britain
Fascist Party
Revolt Hinted In Nazi Orders Anew in Paris
Nazi authorities in Paris announced the execution of more French hostages amid reports of a reprieve bid for 20 condemned at St Nazaire. The Paris note blamed the victims as Communists, Jews and accomplices for alleged anti German attacks. Townspeople aided British Commandos in a raid at the Nazi occupied base on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
St. Nazaire
More Troops to Come Defend India Vital
New Delhi April 22 United States troops are in India and more will come to aid the defense of India. Lois Johnson head of the U S advisory mission here told a press center that the United States seeks no territorial designs on India and will combat the Japanese with technical skill. She noted the war is viewed as a united effort and pledged to divest China of U S functions after the conflict ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Delhi
India
United States
U.S
Lois Jomson
Johnson
Lewis H. Brereton
Sir Stafford Cripps
Britain
China
Sugar Rationing To Begin May Fifth Under OPA Order
The War era rationing begins May 5 with a first sugar stamp valid May 4 to May 16. OPA limits restaurant and hotel allotments to 90 percent of last year and bakers, confectioners, beverage bottlers, ice cream and dairy producers to 70 percent of prior use. A student canvass for farm work was also started under War Manpower Commission head Paul V. McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
New War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
Japs Again Advance On Burma Line
Allied reports say Japanese forces push toward Yenangyaung and Mandalay, overrunning positions as Britain and Chinese troops retreat under heavy pressure. In the Pacific, Port Moresby air defenses claim a 4-0 victory over Zero fighters, while U S torpedo boats damage a Japanese cruiser near the Philippines and raids hit Rabaul. General MacArthur lauds Allied air and sea actions as Australia positions strengthen for long range operations.
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Oh Uy
Burma
Spain
Yenang
Valineilields
Nevis
Mandalay
Joseph W. Stilwell
Australia
Port Moreby
New Guimea
U.S Ne
Philippines
Douglas J. MacArthur
United Nations
Port Moresby
Rabaul
New Britain
George H. Brett
Sir Fores
Southwest Pacific
Deraal
Dole
Gas Rationing Planned for Eastern Seaboard in May
Government officials said a plan for gasoline rationing on the eastern seaboard will be announced soon and take effect in May permitting motorists about five gallons a week. An OPA spokesman warned supplies would be drastic. In Philadelphia, State Senator Jerome Jaspan backs Judge Ralph Smith of Pittsburgh for the Democratic nomination for governor, saying Smith would restore liberalism of Governor George H. Earle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmnoutener
Washington
OPA
Ralph Smitil
Philadelphia
Jerome Jaspan
Presidential Order Seizes Enemy Patents for War Effort
President Roosevelt announced a wartime seizure of all enemy owned or controlled patents. The move targets Axis patents including German synthetic rubber and fuels. Senators backed broadening powers to govern thousands of Axis patents for wartime use. The order aims to prevent reversion to alien hands after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Associated
Eres
Washington
America
Totiay Jumder
Presidentialorder
Roosevelt
United
Ne Mons
Congressional Investiga
Mem`bers
Wight Broaden
Grestar
Pepper
D-Fla
Rongevelt
Leo Crowley
Elfen
Metodian
Red Army penetrates Finnish lines northeast of Leningrad area
Warfront reports say the Red Army widened a hole through Finnish defenses in Karelia, northeast of Leningrad, six miles deep into reserve positions. Dispatches note heavy fighting and ongoing Soviet pressure as Siberian troops move toward the Alnys region while German and Turkish forces claim gains elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Karelia
Leningrad
Taxis Souruss
Stockhyalm
Siberia
Alnvs
Tsthintts
Inkey Ladoga
Onego
Sovleb Information Bureau
Tissian
Strane
Bond Pledge Canvass Under Way In Columbus Area
Air raid wardens and community group launch bond pledge canvass in Columbus and surrounding townships. Residents urged to buy War Bonds and Defense Stamps at homes and rural districts as drives aim to support national defense.
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Cooperewin Gy
Columbus
Comergie Lion Group
Boty
Town End
Sheehan Fund Closes With Sixty Five Dollar Total
A torn clipping notes the Sheehan Fund closing with a total of 65 dollars raised. It mentions contributions from employees and efforts to support defense stamps. The fragment references the Fourth Ward and local involvement.
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den Wetionay Peanaieny Cenon
Joningsouths
Ocal
Memphis
American Chemical Society
Rosey's Inn
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Llied
New Break
Widen
Kalinin
Donets
Irea
Centhr
Bertin
Acre
Rasin
Sheehan
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