Pohang Fall Deepens Korean Front Turmoil
Red troops seized Pohang on the east coast and pressed toward the U S airbase southeast of the city. American forces withdrew overnight as heavy fighting continued in the vicinity. Marines captured Kosong on the southeast coast as U S and South Korean troops defend airfields and halt a major Communist breakthrough near Chinju and Pohang.
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Chinju
Tokyo
Pohang
U. S
Eighth Army
Te Main
Pusan
U.S
Airfeld
Pox Hung
Imore
MacArthur
Naktong
Chunengone
Taven
Nuktone
Wipad
U. & First Caviley Division
Tareu
Kosong
Hin
Chiang Ares
Korea
Etde
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Artilery
Boyle
Air S Force
Crown Prince Baudouin Becomes Belgian Ruler
In Brussels on August 11 1943 the Senate and Chamber of Deputies approved transferring Leopold III s full powers to his 19 year old son Baudouin who becomes ruler as Leopold abdicates in line with a negotiated agreement. Supporters and opponents held displays as Belgium faced civil unrest during the transition.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
Bardouin
Ll the Beleiens
Leopold I
Leopold
Baudaisin
Cing
No Blow Seen on Economy by Military Needs
Washington Aug 11 The munitions board official says the war effort may consume five to six percent of national output under the new program, yet steel production can meet military needs without harming civilian supply. The survey shows current military demand taps existing capacity, diverting some civilian production. stockpiles of strategic materials remain intact for possible future conflicts while new gear is produced for Korea and rearmament from available or new plants.
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Munitions Board
Associated Press
Washington
Nuoueta
Nivilln
Miuitions Board
Uta
Senate Finance Panel Approves Tax Hike and Exemptions
The Senate Finance Committee approved a roughly 3 billion annual personal income tax increase. The bill allows the government to collect from over 50 million taxpayers starting October 1 while proposing exemptions to reduce taxes for American military members in Korea and other combat areas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Mts Stat
Sak
Korea
Performel
Corry Sisters Struck By Polio
Two young Corry sisters from Lindsey Hollow road south of the city were stricken with polio in July. Janet, three and a half, is paralyzed in both legs while Carolyn, four and a half, has a limp from one leg. They will begin rehabilitation at Zem Zem Hospital in Bele next Monday after orthopedic Dr. Fortune advised admission. The siblings are the only children of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Chaffee.
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Corry Souers
Gory Area
Zem Zem Hospital
Bele
Carolyn
Janet Chalten
Milton Chaffee
Lindsey Hollow Road
Cty
Janet
B Fortune
Erie
Titus
Erle County
Chatfer
Plans for Penns Week Parade and Potato Festival
A special committee advances plans for the joint Pennsylvania Week and Potato Festival. Dale Waterhouse is named parade chairman for a city parade on Wednesday afternoon October 21. Merchants sponsor a new automobile giveaway to be displayed citywide next week. A Corry delegation will travel to Coudersport for Potato Growers Cooperative events. The committee schedules weekly meetings to finalize festival details.
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Pennsylvania
Dale ‘Waterhouse
Chamber of Commerce
Heseman
Lawrence Thomas
Coudersport
Pennsylvania Potato Growers Co-operative
Progress slow on turnpike extension project
Harrisburg reports slow progress on the 67 mile western extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike from its current super highway toward Ohio. Officials say construction costs run about 1 million dollars per mile despite schedules remaining largely intact.
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Harrisburg
Ohio State Fire
Churchill calls for united European army to defend West
Churchill urged immediate creation of a united Western army to defend Europe from Soviet aggression. He proposed a two year breathing space to prevent war, backing a Western defense front with US and Canada, and warned arming West Germany could trigger Soviet action. He emphasized democratic control and cooperation with the United Nations.
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West
Associated Press
Strasbourg
France
Winston Churchill
Fasle
Britain
European Consultative Assembly
Europe
Russia
Churchill
West Germany
United States
Canada
Briteil
Fraske
Western Europe
Warren Man Killed As Train Hits Car
Warren Aug 11 a Warren man Henry Swanson Jr 52 was killed when his car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive on a Route detour at Starbrick Coroner Ed Lowrey ruled the death accidental from a fractured skull The engineer Francis B Sperry Erie said he saw the auto enter the tracks after a warning whistle and applied the emergency brake The locomotive hit the car and carried it about 20 feet Swanson worked for Pennsylvania Life Health and Accident Insurance Company
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Warren
Focal Insurance
Lnte
Pennsylvania Railroad
Btarbrick
Ed Lowrey
Henry Swanson, Jr
Lowrey
Swanson
Pennsylvania Life, Health and Accident Insurance Company
House-Passed Mobilization Bill Advances to Senate
Washington Aug 11 A broad mobilization bill passed by the House authorizes presidential control over wage and price measures, defense contracts, requisition of materials, and government funds to spur defense. Senate action expected next week may mirror House language with possible wage price controls and standby rationing authority.
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House
Senate
Eves Washington
Trustan
Lauders
Vhr Senate
Rae
Truman
Mio
Nelle Wuneath
Wey
Crodit
Hove
Attoy
Ohio
Sisere
Dipader
Congress
Draft Quotas Sent to Boards in Harrisburg Area
Associated Press reports that Harrisburg area draft quotas for 175 boards total 2502 men to be inducted by September 30. Notices began this week for physicals, with public disclosure withheld until Monday. Inductions may occur at Indiantown Gap or other facilities as Pennsylvania gains 650 enlistment credits reducing official September and October quotas.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Atiz
Henry NC Ghaesslake
Weil
Gross
Chrie
Justice Department
Othter
Grass
Indiantown Gap
Spectacular refinery fire injures man in explosion
A blast at the Daugherty refinery of L Sonneborn and Sons touched off a gasoline tank fire. Fire crews from nearby towns contained the blaze after 11:96 p.m. EST, with thirteen 30,000 gallon tanks isolated by a dike. one worker was slightly burned.
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Daugherty
L. Sonneborn Anh Sons
FA. Barney
Yough
GE offers pension plan with 125 dollar minimum
General Electric proposes a 128 dollar monthly pension for 10 full time workers after 25 years of service with contributions by employees and Social Security included. CIO unions oppose, wage increase offered and accepted by negotiators, details on current rates not announced.
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Assemeen Ure
New York
Au. T
General Mieolie
CIO International Union of Electical Workers
TUR
United Electrieal Workers
Jamy
Civilian Defense Meet Attracts Local Volunteers
More than a hundred Corry men volunteered for Civilian Defense duties in the Elbywide program under chair Walter Sect. The meeting at the Junior High auditorium outlined the plan, with volunteers split into groups for distinct defense roles as World War II loomed. The aim is to register Tocagno interests and assign duties by September 2, potentially involving about 180 local men in coordination with Red Grass disaster relief. Pittsburgh authorities announce higher bus and trolley fares, with trolley fares rising to 12 cents cash and 1 cent tokens, plus a 3-cent transfer fee. bus fares move to 2 dollars cash or 15 cents in strips of ten.
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Walter Sect
Scntt
Red Grass
Pittsburgh
Ciné
Man Held In Brutal Slaying In Douglas
A 68 year old woman was fatally attacked and strangled on a Southern Pacific Golden Line Limited train near Douglas Arizona. Harold T Santa Wid, a former Army serviceman, was arrested and charged with first degree slaying after confessing to the crime. He had lived in Tucson for four years and previously in Corydon Pennsylvania and Richwood West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Aug
Ayellal Mursier
Mise Adam
Putinsam Berth
Southern Pacific
Golden Line
Harold T Santa Wid
Mise Park
Grinhall
Phoeris
Caliifornia
Sala
Wille Sheriff
Vo Pruitt
Font Bryan
Esperautte
Pruitt
Tucson
Corydon
Richwood
W. Va
Army Calls Up 7,862 Officers for 21 Months
The Army announced it will recall 7,862 officers to active duty by October 6 for 21 months. Captains and lieutenants from 16 arms and services will be involuntarily recalled, including 1,808 captains and 6,054 lieutenants, from across the United States. The move affects active and reserve officers in the Medical, Dental, Veterinary, and Medical Service Corps. Vincent J. Fanzalore, 51, of Farrell, died after a fall and heart attack in Sharon Hospital.
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Washington
Allie
Organized Reserve Corps
Medical and Medical Service Corps
Dental Corps
Veterinary Corp
Sharon
Cella
Vincent J. Fanzalore
Farrell
Sharan Hospital
Charles Dodge Grilled In Fatal Pharmacy Shooting
Charles Dodge 47 of Mead Avenue was grilled for hours by Chautauqua jail police over the killing of Mrs Anne Budde at the UK Pharmacy on West Main Street. A second man, Lawrence Fisenman, 618 North Center Street, identified as a mystery figure with a heating aid in one hand, was questioned after Dodge was captured near Findley. The shooting occurred as Budde lay on the counter and the killer fled. three-state alarm issued with roadblocks and guards placed at Mead Avenue and West Smith Street.
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Lawrence Fisenman
North Center Street
Novih Gast
Ann Bude
Charles Dodge
Mest Avenue
Fisenman
Rowerstown
Dodge
North East
Findley Lage
Eisenman
Modge
Mead Avenue
Chautauqua County
Mayville
Anne Budde
Fogey
Findley
Ricard J. Moynihan
Dhumsitayigua
Moynihat
Erips
Twige Throsh
West Main Street
Emerson
Clover
Holt
Gloria Goff
Palice
Mra Budde
North East Police
Suite Police
Lawrence Parke Barracks
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Ofivers of
Curry
Smith Street
Podge
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AUTO
Andrew Wilson
Northside
Brighton Road
Sampsanin Street
Baudouin
Corry Sisters
Penn
Couneil
Miiowinks
Warren County
Army
As Ntea Press
Findley Lake
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