Better Soldiers and a Second Front in War Talk
A column argues that Americans in World War II are better educated and stronger than in the last war, noting rising high school and college enrollment from 1916 to 1940 and the inclusion of Black troops in education strides. It compares a second front to trench fronts in World War I and laments lingering imperialism while urging mobilization and organized effort. The piece critiques language usage and warns against outdated comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Office of Education
Army
Geologic Factographs of Greenland and Hot Springs Regions
The lusaya at Greenland spans 7A6,519 square miles with 708,234 tee-tapped areas. Average tee cam thickness is about 1,000 feet. Walata Hot Springs near Ouray Colorado Akoh feature imertictual springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusaya
Greenland
Walata
Sid Ouray
Colorado
Akoh
Mastering Language Handicap In Mexican-American Relations
BAM Jackson reports on language barriers shaping Mexican American relations and language teaching. A World Features piece notes how English dominance in travel and business influences Mexican Spanish instruction, with anecdotes from travelers and a focus on practical phrases over literary forms. The piece contrasts Spanish phrases like banco de Mexico with English loanwords and discusses efforts to bridge communication gaps through dictionaries and phrase books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam Jackson
Wide World
Weller
Mexico City
Wenkey
Dom Quinte
Itd
Thie Tien
Irene
Oie
Van
Degray
United
America
Mexico
Banco de Mexico
Bank of Mexico
Guadalajara
Mazatlan
Maelish-sporting
Om Tyavelive
Uno
Diamond pin stolen at European hotel in Pittsburgh case
Twenty years ago police sought help to recover a diamond pin worth over 300 dollars left briefly in a bathroom at the European hotel in Pittsburgh. The pin, set in platinum with its gem, vanished when McGrew returned. Meanwhile, a death notice arrived for Charles Booth from Daylant via Inez McQusker Booth. Details on the Reed death remain limited as investigators probe potential causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills McGrew
Pittsburgh
McGrew
Inez McQusker Booth
Daylant
Charles Booth
Clymer
Cory
Daily Quiz Questions From Old Classified Columns
A collection of quirky quiz items asks about wartime trivia involving Rommel in 1949 Bey-sturting duty, a British envoy in London, Beliyia rubber play, cousin relations, a crime punishment note, whether moles have eyes, a republic formed by freed American slaves, and other dated curiosities about anniversaries and coinage plus the mystery author use of Box as a pseudonym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rommel
Bey Sturing
Willem ¢ Bullitt
United States
London
Beliyia
Republic
America
Columbus
Tempus
Box
Daily Dozen Prom Medical Society Of Pennsylvania
Burr praises low things and low living for health noting low media, low blood pressure, and low metabolism as ideal. He says rest is essential, both physical and mental, with fatigue arising from worry monotony and irritation and many people do not show fatigue. He stresses minimal exertion and rest as tonics for the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Dozen
Prom Medical Society of the
State of
Pennsylvania
Burr
Cali
Probe called into cyclist death in Boward incident
Acting Coroner Pranke St George will hold an inquest into the death of Stephen H Kovac of East 1st Street Yale General Electric Works. He was killed Friday when his bicycle was struck by a car at the Bammermill road intersection. Witness Boward Leubke said he had two or three drinks before the accident and that Kovac was riding about six feet from the car in a wide awake condition, with an estimated speed between 95 and 40 miles per hour.
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Eri
W. Lake Road
Nort
Hal
Robert Cook
Main Street
Selkrege
Soult Pearl Street
Boone
Tye
Teutike
Ko‘yatr
Airtck
Ridgway Man Has Four Sons in Armed Forces
Ridgway resident William Phillips has four sons serving in the United States armed forces. Ralph, 36, serves with medical units in Bermuda. Murray, 90, is in the Vin How norpA unit at Port Belvoir. Frank, 1s with military police in Port Belvoir. Gerald, 21, was accepted Tuesday for induction at New Chimbertart on August 18 for five days of processing. A fifth son, Robert, 4, works in defense labor with the American Red Company in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
William
Phillips
United States
Ralph
Bermuda
Murray
Frank
Port Belvoir
Gerald
New
Robert
American Red Company
Cleveland
Obla
Nurses urged 1201 Pennsylvanians for Red Cross Reserve
In Washington the Red Cross Headquarters announced 1201 Pennsylvania nurses volunteered for war service. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt urged nurses to enroll, noting four of her sons are in service, and stressed the need for graduate registered nurses age under 40 who are single and fit to join the Army or Navy Nurse Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Benutingt
Amurtenst Red Crocs
Wshineton
D. C
Army
Bataan Aid Corregidor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cathefi States
Olr
Pennnsylvania
Conscientious Objector Held for Grand Jury Hearing
Self proclaimed minister of the Jehovah Witness sect Stephen Charles Anderson age 28 was arrested in Erie by a U S Deputy Marshal and brought before U S Commissioner David Gifford for arraignment He pleaded not guilty and was released on 600 bond for the September term A preliminary hearing was held and Anderson argued his belief that he answers only to God and not to the U S government and faced possible prison if indicted by the grand jury
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Jehovah Witnesses
Erie Erie
Alig
Selective Service
Stephen Charles Anderson
Jehovah Witness
U.S
Joseph Easley
Anderson
U. S
David Gifford
Lester
Wagner
Sailisman Toad
R. D
Erie
United States
Nest Federal Grand Jury
Venango County Hit by Severe Rainstorm
Venango County was struck by a half hour thunderstorm with lightning and heavy rainfall on Sunday afternoon. Temperatures dropped about 20 degrees in minutes, halting motor traffic. State police reported the weekend saw no serious automobile accidents in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh City
Venango County
Antiseptic SAN-CURA Ointment Advertises Relief
An old advertisement touts SAN-CURA products for hemorrhoids and skin irritations. It promotes SAN CURA Ointment available at 15¢ and 60¢ and SAN CURA Soap at 25¢, recommending an initial wash with the soap. Also notes BANCURA for minor sores burns and skin irritations.
Industry revival eyed for local iron ore plans
Local boosters in TLARION and CHIS county seek revived blast furnace activity after a long drought. A chamber of commerce study notes seven potential metal ore sources and a shift to sponge iron production with possible new plants and staged investments, signaling hope for regional mining jobs and tied commerce.
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Tron
Chis Cournty
Anilibhry
Caron County
Phattiber of
Powis
States Bureau of Mines
Chautauqua Co Conducts Surprise Civil Defense Blackout
Jamestown reports a sudden Friday night blackout amid a countywide civil defense drill. Military observers called it a successful test as curfew sirens wailed and streets plunged into darkness to gauge civilian protection measures.
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Jamestown
Chautauqie County
Uni
Siete
Devender
Bfsb
Ross Club Forms in Erie County for Governor Campaign
In Erie county on Aug 10 a Ross for governor campaign club was organized the first in the state. William Pope is president with Teresa Emelsky as vice president Madeline Crane as secretary and Walter Tafel as treasurer. Alty. Richard Agrost leads a body of divers tors including Rose Letbrook Harold Burkham Joseph Blasey Louis Harter Helen Rye B Ostrowski James R Berry Francis Crock George Leiss Mike Becker Margaret Hester and Charlie Lee. The group plans active role in the November election and has the approval of Auditor General F Clair Ross the gubernatorial candidate.
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Erie
Ross
Erie County
Wiliam Pope
Teresa Emlesky
Madeline Crane
Waleer Tafel
Alty
Richard Agrost
Pounty
Rose Letbrook
Harold Burkham
Cony
Joseph Blasey
Louis Harter
Helen Rye
Edingoor
B. Ostrowski
James R. Berry
Francis Crock
George Leiss
Mice Becker
Margaret Hester
Sharlie Lee
Neive
F. Clair Ross
Beckwith and Turner Garage Neo Auto Center listed
The notice advertises Beckwith and Turner Garage at 802 North, Genter, offering Atlantic Products, lubrications, Eixide batteries, auto electric service, and general repair parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckwith & Turner Garage
Genter
Atlantic Products
Eixide
Auto Electric Service
General Ropatts
Gilmore retires as Pitt law dean after long service
Dr Gilmore steps down from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law after a tenure begun in 1940 following prior roles as university president in Iowa and leadership in the Philippines. He previously served at Wisconsin, guiding the law school as acting dean.
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Chery
Artin Ge Crane
Edinboro Siftre Normal School
Crane
University of Wyoming
Presa
Pittshurgh
Aus. C
Gilme
Femer
Philippnesities
Manny
Univevelty of
Baniaunss Law Schoo
Davis
Pitt Iy
University of Towa
Philippines
University of Wisconsin
Sehsool
U. S. Offensive in Pacific spreads amid cautious stance
Contained but expanding Allied operations in the southwest Pacific prompt caution against overreading them as a full scale push to expel the enemy. The Melbourne Sun noted Australia remains under threat while praising early gains as positive steps in regaining lost territory. Answers to today’s quiz cover questions on Alamein, naval aides, and assorted trivia.
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Contiauion
Southwest Pacific
Melbourne Sun
Tralia Ib
Markets Stock Buffalo Livestock and Pittsburgh Produce
Buffalo livestock reports open sluggish hogs and light weights with most classes easing few cents. Cattle volumes active with higher gains on grass and beef cows, calves and vealers rising. Pittsburgh produce notes moderate demand with apples and potatoes steady. New York stock market shows overall balance with slow dealings and mixed near noon quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Duchess
West Virginia
New York
Associatea Press
Ari
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Boeing Airplane
C&o
Chrysler Curtiss-Wright
General Electric
General Motors
Kennecott
Montgomery West National Biswals
National Dairy
New York Central
Paoifie
Paramount
Penna RR i
Penney
Socony Vacuum
Studebaker
Texas US Steel
Westinghouse Electric
Wealworth “ Wellow
Cess Selieves
Youngstown
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Ceri
Martin
Mehey
Jin
Felch
Europe
Noize
Germany
Verdini
Tafay
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Mars
Sys
George B. Taylor
Paddy
India
Britain
Charles L. Reed
Pourves
Hareson
Harald Anderson
North Center Street
A. Tuneheon
Harrison
Alugh M. Detiry
Melbourne
St. Louis
St. Owls
RED Cross Reserve
Venango CO
Chautauqua CO
Ross Club
William Pope
Doane's Hardware
W. Miln St
Se Ines Service
Pitas
OTHER
Auer Agency
Pullom
Corry
Sia
MT. Gillette
Uli
Cheerful Card Co
White Plains
N.Y
Thompson Poultry Farm
Clumer
John
Cloueh
Pittsfield
Atloe
Arthur Baccus
Cojunbus
B.C. Ata
Doe Macko
Lolamblis
Lind's
Garland
Taquire
Walter Measor
Mousehold Furnishings
Inquire
Pleasant Bt
Neres
State Line
Wattsburg
Spencer
OLD Gold Helman’s Jewelers
Breley’s Antiques
Main Strest
Gti
Dial
Charesne Thompson
Pune
Aula
Sroom
Phoneavan
Ata
YMCA
Mr. Croft
Crofts Kenesit
Ganar
Howe
Bath
Houwe
W. Chartis Street
Tusk Main Street
Bunestow
Hid
Corry Pry Bick
Aiken's Motor Sales
I. B. Haines
Gine
Stantiro
Spartanshig
Suneback Road
East Branch
Dodge Choo
L. C. Stanbro
Arthur Seou Él
Spartansburg
Ralph Martin
Cleranor
Sterling
Palr
Guar Euleed
A. J. Alkens
First Avenue
A. Lovensch
West Smith St
Alamein
Line Navy
Umal Nu Ule
Liberia
Tuttott
Charles Diekeris
MIT K
Atprmse
Bisquick Wheaties
Sammy SH
Simeiuce
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