World War II World War II anniversary reflection in 1944
The article recalls the first anniversary of World War I’s outbreak and frames World War II as its continuation. It notes Allied progress in France, the delayed Paris capture, D‑Day precursor operations, and Japanese setbacks including the resignation of Tojo. It contrasts American attention between Europe and the Far East and mentions bombings and key battles such as Leyte Gulf and Saipan.
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Germany
Japan
France
Normandy
German Forces and Tole
Paris
Miure
London
Baltic States
East Prussia
Warsaw
Rumania
Bessarabia
Thaly
P Florence
Turkey
Far East
Europe
China
Guam
Global War Update on Saipan War News and Political Moves
The report notes Saipan resistance ended six weeks after invasion and cites distances to Tokyo. It mentions Twa ins and Burma operations, Stilwell’s advances in north Burma, Gandhi and Jinnah planning talks with no result, and upcoming Dumbarton Oaks conferences. U S politics show Roosevelt on an undisclosed trip and Dewey opposing Fish’s renomination amid campaign activity. Congress returns as Hull denounces Argentina regime.
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Saipan
Tokyo
Twains
Ching
Wong
Burma
Stilwell
India
Gandhi
Jinnah
United States
Dumbarton Oaks
Wurm
Roosevelt
Dewey
Hamilton Fish
New York
Fish
Washington
Congress
Hull
Argentina
Corry to end daylight saving August 10 by proclamation
Twenty years ago notes recount Corry’s switch to standard time on August 10 as Mayor C L Alexander issues proclamation amid rising confusion in homes churches and factories. Also reports a farmer Perry Gannon attacked and badly gored near Spartans tore he was rescued by neighbors leaving a seven stitch chin wound.
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Corry
C. L. Alexander
Spartans
Tore
Perry Gannon
Hatchtown
Gannon
Missionary who fled from Japs speaks here
Miss Louise Lymip a missionary from the Philippines speaks at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning hours. She fled to the hills with another missionary couple as Japanese forces arrived and was rescued by a United States submarine carried to Australia. She recounts God’s care during the ordeal and invites the public to attend the eleven o’clock service.
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First Baptist Church
Louise Lymip
Philippines
Miss Lymip
United States
Australia
Miss Lymp
Local boy nets surprising catch on city lake
Robert Paulson, ten year old son of Mr and Mrs J B Paulson of East South street, proved himself a fisherman of note yesterday at Dake Cha ut qua by landing an impressive one pound muskalonge. The report notes only minor injuries and does not expect serious results from the incident.
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Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
Colegrove
Es Aithir
National Advertising Representati Eimball, Inc
New York Square
Chicago
Avance
Robert Paulson
J. 8. Paulson
East South Street
Dake Chautaqua
How's Your Quiz Answers From Glassifiedt Page
A schoolroom quiz covers surrender terms end of war and geography. Questions ask where German representatives signed an unconditional surrender, the owner of the Passenger Uner Europa, diamond term caps, wine maker term, tenor Enrico’s last name, Klondike rush cause, US troop return count, Bank of England figure, Queen who funded Columbus, and other World War II era facts.
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Europa
Capes
Enrico
U. S
Europe
Bear Lake resident Mrs. Walker interred. club notes
Mrs. Bima Walker, 90, widow of Leon Walker former Bear Lake postmaster, interred at Bear Lake cemetery. She leaves son Carl in California with grandchildren and great granddaughter in California. Active in Lilac Rebekah Lodge and Woman's Club. Red Cross sewing. Woman's Club gathering at Milt Birch home. Alec Perkins and Lester Weyers examined for U B service. Connell joins Naval Civilian Service after Curtiss Wright work. to Vallejo and Mare Island before deployment to Hawaiian Islands.
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Bear Vaew
Bima Walker
Bear Lake
Leon Walker
California
Alec Perkins
Lester Weyers
Harrisburg
U. B
Milt Birch
Lydia Huntley
Lottsville
Mer Connell
Elwood Connell
McKean County Reports First Case of Polio
Aug 3 Bradford report: first McKean county polio case this year. A Bradford resident had a previous case treated outside the area, now dismissed. The McKean patient is 17 year old Joan Passmore, daughter of Mrs. Florence Passmore of Rew, diagnosed at Bradford Hospital and sent home for nursing care.
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Mckean County
Bradford
McKean
Ivolving
Joan Passmore
Florence Passmore
Rew
Bradford Hospital
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