House approves vast defense tax bill in tight Senate vote
The $3.206 billion defense tax bill clears the House by 389 to 30 and heads to the Senate where reconciliation faces revisions. It broadens the income tax base, raises surtaxes for high earners, and would sharply raise taxes on individuals and corporations despite President Roosevelt’s push for changes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
George D-Gai
Senate Finance
George
Ways and Means
Burtaxes
Vichy Faces New German Demands Amid Pressure
London reports authoritative sources indicate German pressure on the Vichy government, while details of the demands remain unclear. Vichy’s statement downplaying a withdrawal from Indo China and resisting further changes to the colonial empire drew sharp reactions from London observers.
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Vichy
Prise
London
Thai Crisis Over Jap Demands In Thai Relations
Bangkok reports officials acknowledge Japan applying pressure on Thailand amid a tense moment in ties with Japan Britain and the United States. Statements avoid detailing demands but note Japanese forces on Thailand's frontier influence policy while London dispatches describe growing outside pressure.
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Bangkor
Thailand
Jefan
Japan
Britain
United States
Senate to vote today on service bill extension
Senate leaders push for a vote at today’s session on extending army service for 18 months affecting selectees National Guardsmen reservists and regulars. Taft offer would limit to six months for selectees and provide extra time for guardsmen and reservists. Maj Gen Edward Martin to broadcast a fireside chat to parents of 28th Division troops.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Chamber
Taft
Ohio
Bailey
Hill
D-Ala
Martin
Indiantown Gap
Edward Martin
Miss Elizabeth Blakeslee Killed by Auto on Meadville Road
Miss Elizabeth M Blakeslee, about 62, resident of 14 Franklin Street, was struck and killed by an automobile on the Meadville Conneaut Lake highway shortly after 4 a m. near Gable hill four miles west of Meadville. The driver, W Smith of Linesville, said he swerved to avoid her but could not, and another driver corroborated. She was found walking near the road edge with a large purse and two bags. Relatives in Michigan were sought. funeral home arrangements were made in Meadville. Continues on Page Five.
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Elizabeth M. Blakeslee
Pope
Pranklin Street
Gable Hill
Meadville
Corry
W. Smith
Linesville
Cochranton
Smith
Luther J. King
Delmer ‘Williams
Tabute
Hittinger
Jack Platt
Conneaut Lake
Meadville Institution
Michigan
John D. Flanigan
Gorty
Yhani Finneral
Leonard Hayes
Donation Hill
Japan Threat To U S Plan For Aid To Soviet
Washington reports state the United States pledged all practical economic aid to bolster Soviet resistance against Nazi Germany. The notes tie to renewing the Soviet Russian trade pact, granting licenses for varied supplies, and exploring use of American ships to move aid, with talk of possible convoy deliveries and broader implications if Japan acts in Thailand.
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Washington
Hussia
Russia
China
Chungiking
Stherle
Japan
Thailand
Burma
City to enforce 20 mile speed limit on trains
City officials moved to enforce a 20 mile per hour speed limit for trains through Corry. The council ordered enforcement of Bill 650, aiming to curb hazards at First Avenue Center and West Wayne Street crossings. Police will distribute copies of the ordinance to railroad representatives as talks with railroads continue. A Public Utility Commission hearing is planned for September to support the city’s safety claim.
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Pennsylvania
City Counsh
Fist Ave
Donnell
Corry
John D. Flanigan
Britain Readies Swift Move to Control Thailand
Manila reports Britain plans rapid actions to secure key Thai points under heavy Japanese pressure. Reinforcements, including British Indian troops and RAF personnel, reach Singapore and Burma bases. Regiments shift toward the Thai Malayan border as Bangkok and Krabi ports loom in potential conflict.
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Associated Press
Manila
Britain
Singapore
Thailand
Japan
Bangkok
Kristhmas
RAF
Burma
City Considers Sewer on Elk Street
City officials study the possibility of the city constructing a sanitary sewer on Elk Street from Center Street to the PRR tracks. Director of Streets SH Nichola reported to Council Monday evening, with City Engineer Donald D. Willinans instructed to investigate and report.
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Wivnne Didgerest
Ibbt
Center Street
SH Nichola
Donald D. ‘Willinans
U S Cruisers Move Into Far East Zone
The Navy disclosed two American cruisers are operating in Australian waters near Brisbane in a lean cruise. A formidable squadron is being sent toward Australia and New Zealand amid rising tensions with Japan. Britain and others bolster naval forces as moves near China suggest wider Pacific postures.
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Washington
Ape
United States
Australian
Soviet
Russia
Pacific
Americas
Brisbane
Australia
New Zealand
Marett
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Britain
Tapay
China
Boelering
Rhyalland
Three Bids On School Boiler Deferred Action
The Concord school board deferred action after receiving three bids from A. Duke H. L. Rawe, Pind Kingg, and Spiesman for a new boiler. Bids were referred to the property committee for report at Wednesday’s 1280 o’clock meeting in the school library. The board also accepted Charles Miller’s resignation at Hately Vocations and discussed a federal aid application for a Junior High addition, with architect drawings studied but work deferred to Wednesday.
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Bordet
A. Duke
H. L. Rawe Pind Kinng
Spiesman
Corry
Charles Milter
James
Federal Emergency Administration of Pubic Works
Etoolvo
City Council Plans to Take Over Alley
City officials plan to take control of an alley behind properties on North Center Street from the tracks toward Washington Street. City engineer notes the alley was never formally required by the municipality though deeds mention an alley on the eastern boundary. Police Chief Flanigan reports the alley has not been under city jurisdiction, paving the way for acquisition steps. An adjacent dispute about a dilapidated barn on the Gross property at Pestle and East Mith Streets was raised with property owners invited to participate. A separate note from Weygand in France reports a government decree ordering policy questions in his African administration to be referred to the prime minister for instructions.
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North Center Street
Washington Street
Stiles
Jon D. Flanigan
Iucks Ty Londing
Sam
Flanigan
Pestle
Eastmith
City Workers Given Increase in Salary Schedule
City Council approved bill 668 for across the board raises for all city employees. Street department workers will receive ten dollar per pay increase, with the new salary schedule taking effect September 1 and awaiting final adoption at the next meeting.
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Gouri
Japs Admit Border Clash With Russians
Shanghat August 5 Lieut Col Funky Aflygrin said a minor clash occurred near Manchuli about two weeks ago on the Manchukuo border. Japanese and Soviet forces exchanged shots as a few Soviet troops crossed into Manchukuo. The frontier remained unchanged and no protests were reported.
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Funky Aflygrin
Im Chim
Manchuli
Manobicug
Siberia
Germany
Russia
Japan
Siberian
London
Akiyama
Manchukuo
Ablyatin
City Rejects Housing Site Agreement and City Costs
City Council rejects proposed housing site contract noting government will pay most installation costs for water lines electrics hydrants and street lights while the city would cover service and maintenance charges. Officials anticipate about 14 percent of taxes diverted to the project and discuss allocations with school district and county. Oakley street dedication planned to supply water to six inch line. Permits for pinball machines now available. two hour parking proposed for Mott Street with no action taken.
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miBhy
Enlile Works Administration
Uvolech
North Corry
Sirueting
Walter Hi Seat
Washington
Jim
W. L. Dominy
Sie
Varios
Counslas
Courcil
Oakley Street
Fair Grounds
Tadach
Cony Whiter Supply Company
North Center
Hawkins
Mott Street
Instaight
Goimell
Parachutists Land In Onslow County Invasion Exercise
North Carolina reports a staged invasion as a small party of parachutists landed in a tree in Mrs Ninnie Hursts yard while tanks, howitzers and transports simulated a coastal assault. Onslow county residents watched as air support and pontoon bridges carried engineers across to the inland objectives.
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Shapy Onslow County
Uncle Sam
Desperate New Drive In Ukraine Reported By Berlin
German panzer forces have driven a 70 mile deep salient into the Soviet defense between Moscow and Leningrad, according to old Berlin dispatches. The encirclement and destruction of large Red Army forces south of Kiev near the Ukrainian capital is said to be well under way as the conflict widens into two vast battles of annihilation.
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Leningrad
Berlin
Teiev
Ukraine
Smulenisi
Mostow
Adolf Hitler
Smolensk
Kholm
Red Army
Kolm
Londom
Merce Soviet
Snce
Siolensk
Leningryt Ane
Dnepropetrovsk
Kiev
Dnieper
Tserkow
Tiev
Korostem
Mimiles
Heys
Snilolensk
Hitler's Front Advances Reported as German Drive Intensifies
A World War II dispatch notes intensified German offensives across Ukraine and the Smolensk region. Reports claim heavy German reinforcements and bypasst toward Eley, Smolensk, and Dnepropetrovsk, with Soviet countermeasures and byzantine front moves shaping a widening battle arc.
Ickes Watches Gas Sale Report Says No Rationing Soon
Secretary Ickes noted reports on gas sales as motorists head east for summer travel. He said conservation measures might be needed but any rationing would be announced clearly in advance.
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Washington
Witte
Tnterlar Arban Watcher
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