Gas Rationing to Curtail Motoring in Corry Area
Hundreds of Corry residents face May 1 fuel limits as Atlantic coast gas rationing expands. Non commercial drivers must hold rationing cards while essential workers receive higher purchase allowances. Cards issued May 12 to May 14 at area schools, with total purchases restricted May 1 to July 1.
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Atlantic Sea
Price
Leah Henderson
Scholls
District of Columbia
Greatex
Pair sought in Clymer holdup linked to Arbuckle getaway
Police report progress in locating Paul Porter 23 near Arbuckle and Hazel Hand 18 of this city after Porter and the 16 year old Corry girl aided by Porter fled with a Plymouth owned by Charles Frushone 24 of Jamestown. Porter used the alias Robert Long and was with Hand visiting from Camp Lee Virginia. Authorities traced the pair to the Arbuckle area where Porter allegedly bought gasoline for the car and said his father would pay. No further trace of them was found.
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Arbuckle
Focal
Paul Porter
Weniter
Charles Frushone
Sherman Street
Jambstons
North Clymer
Porter
Corry
Hazel Hand
New York
Pennsylvania
Robert Long
Hand
Camp Lee
Quartermasters’ School
Missouri
Forter
Tila
Motor Norks
New York State
Wb Westfield
Blanket Price Freezing Could Hit U S Prices Tuesday
The Office of Price Administration may announce a nationwide price freeze next Tuesday, replacing ceilings with a single fixed level on a chosen date and allowing limited post freeze adjustments. Exemptions likely for farm products such as butter cheese evaporated milk and vegetables under the price control law.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agriculture Departments
Bernard Barich
Gore D-Tenni
Gore
Canada
Amoroso Fined and Hearings Deferred on Other Counts
Joseph Amoroso promoter of Roseys Inn on East Main street was fined 10 dollars plus costs on a disorderly conduct charge. Hearings on charges including sale of liquor to minors and intoxicated persons were postponed to Friday afternoon. Bonds set at 1000 dollars for Amoroso his wife and two employees. Attorney Jesse Julignis defended the defendants. The raid followed weeks of state enforcement probes. Morris Barnstein was in Buffalo on business.
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Joseph Amoroso
Prometor
Rosey’s Inn
East Main Street
Amoroso
George H. Gordon
Jesse Julignis
Pennsylvania
Reds Stop Nazi Attacks After Soviet Push
Reporting from EUIBSHEV Russia on April 29 says German forces on the southern front have halted counter-attacks and retreated to fortified positions. A Red Star dispatch notes only limited Soviet success in some sectors and a partially destroyed Italian detachment routed by Soviet forces. Soviet naval units claim sinkings of Axis vessels in the Arctic convoy operations.
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Assnentec
Euibshev
Russia
Red Star
Boviet Navy
Soldiers and Sailors bingo for a boys in service fund
Archle W. Thompson Post No 284 VFW launches a big bingo party at the State Armory to raise money for smokes and supplies for the Army camps and Naval bases. The Corry Rod and Gun Club backs the effort with prizes and a strong advance ticket push, aiming for a large turnout from residents and nearby towns.
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Carry
State Armory
Archle W. ‘Thompson
Sny
Public Utility Commission accused of pressuring out of court settlement
Edward J. Thompson, attorney for the State College Borough Authority, alleges a PUC member urged an amicable settlement in a water rate case, saying cards were stacked against the authority. The claim notes a commission member warned for an extra judicial settlement after testimony, with no comment from PUC Chairman John Siggins Jr. The case led to a schedule of rates for service inside and outside Philipsburg.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Public Utility Commission
Commission
Edward J. ‘Thompson
Phillipsburg
State College Borough
Uill
PAC
Thompson
PUC
John Siggins, Jr
Water Authority
Hieborough
Board Directors to Review Tentative Budget Next Week
Committees of the Board of Education expect to finish work on the 1942 43 budget this week and present preliminary figures to the board within days for tentative approval early next week. Officials anticipate salary increases may challenge keeping the current millage, with final adoption required by June 1 after a 30 day tentative period.
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Board of Education
Burma War Front Crisis Deepens On Eastern Flank
Allied defense reports show Lieut Gen Joseph W Stilwells Chinese troops retreating under stronger Japanese forces on the Chinese held east flank. Reports also note Allied air raids in Sicily and sugar stock freezes as rationing nears.
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Associated Press
Burma
Joseph W. Stilwell
Pyimmane
Mandalay
Gasoline rationing urged as usual driving ends
War agency heads announced that motoring as usual would be out in 17 eastern states and the District of Columbia. The plan includes a May 16 start for rationing with 2 to 5 gallons weekly estimates and a three day May 12 registration period for motorists.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ickes
Leon Henderson
Tckes
Yeaterding
District of Columbia
William A. ‘Thibodeau
Automobile Legal Association
Boston
Canada
United States
Deasers
Henderson
Donald M. Nelson
WPB
Emory 5
Maritime Commission
Defense Transportation
Joseph B. Eastman
OPA
Hitler mobilizes two million more in new reserves
Soviet foreign ministry spokesman S. A. Lozovsky announced at a press conference that Germany issued a total of 1,000,000 additional reserves. The plan adds 800,000 to two new military classes of youths aged 17 and 18. About 1,300,000 reserves include a half million from subjugated regions and 300,000 from German industry.
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Hitler
Associated Press
Kudhyshey
Aevil Ruslan
Billy
Germany
S. A. Lozovsky
Andy
Vitel
Corry Denies New Fire Pumper Amid War Material Shortage
The War Production Board rejected Corry’s request for a priority rating on the Second Ward fire apparatus. Buffalo Fire Appliance contract valued at 7.62639 was not moved forward due to shortages of rubber steel and other materials. City officials will discuss alternatives and potential revamp of existing equipment at an early City Council meeting. Grass fires were reported along the Pennsylvania Railroad near Shady Avenue with prior calls in the same area.
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Cory
Second Ward
Don D. Williams
WPS
Deathienels
Pathfinder
Buffalo Fire Appliance Corporation
Buffalo
Lse
Federal Board
Ciy
Civilien Defense Council
Pennsylvania Railroad
Shady Avenue
Germans Apprehensive Invasion Fear Raises Front Tension
London reports German anxiety over Allied invasion plans in Western Europe while Von Rundstedt moved into France. Stockholm dispatches say Germans tighten front from Norway to France with air and naval shifts. Copenhagen notes an April air raid and Danish residents shelter as British air offensive resumes with Le Havre and Rhine targets.
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Associated Press
London
Myushins
Boulogne
Stodhol
Berlin
West
Europe
von Rundstedt
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt
Gener
Werelkovo
France
Britain
Stockholm
Norway
Oslo
Dagens Nyheter
Copenhagen
Denmark
Rhineland
le Havre
Air Ministry
More Rigid Enforcement Of Traffic Laws In Wartime
Harrisburg April 28 More rigid enforcement of Pennsylvania motor vehicle inspection laws was ordered as state police report a 214 percent rise in traffic fatalities. Col Lynn G Adams blamed the war era attitude for speeding and reckless driving while Walter A. Kress said wartime rules require strict enforcement to protect the public and address increased mechanical defect risk due to prolonged vehicle use.
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Adams
Ion
Vitel
Vichy Moves Fast in Collaboration Amid Madagascar Crisis
A report from London claims Vichy France collaborates with Axis powers as Madagascar, vital for Allied India supply lines, falls under dispute. Dispatches note Laval’s role, U S diplomats redeployed in Africa, and French denial of Moscow radio claims of German naval activity at Toulon.
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Madagascar
France
Pierre Laval
Japan
Africa
India
London
Pranve
Axis
Uoleh
South Africa
Vicby
Durban
United States
Branzéi~ville
West Africa
Nigeria
Liberia
U. S
Vichy
Laval
Takonibu Hitani
Issume
Moscow
Toulon
Germany
Roelofs Named Captain in 119th Infantry Rise
Thomas Roelofs, a rapid rising officer, has been promoted from lieutenant to captain in the 119th Infantry. He previously joined as a private in Company A of the 12th Infantry and led in training and leadership during the unit's mobilization for Federal service.
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12Th Infantry
119Th Infantry
Thomas A. Hbelola
Tre
Eatin
Tivingstons Gaph
Roclass
Unger
Co A
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