Daring Rescue Near Honshu Amid War Turmoil
A Third Fleet radioed report describes a perilous rescue off Honshu. Pilot Cumber of a Corsair and Lt. Jacobs attempted to recover a downed crewmember under heavy fire as waves swept the scene. a second Kingfisher, piloted by Oliver, landed under fire to recover both Cumber and Jacobs and return them to the fleet.
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Byamontes Press
Prancisco
CIA Broadcasting System
Third Fleet
Vernon
Cumber
Lombard
Honshu
Pa ‘Dacobs
Chicago
Jacobs
Kingfisher
Deai P. Oliver
Hayward
GMS
Climber
Halts Printing Of Ration Books For War Economy
The Office of Price Administration halts printing of 197 million new ration books covering meat fats dairy goods canned foods sugar, and a new A gasoline book. Distribution was to start in December but pause ends pending peace talks with Japan or victory.
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Washington
OPA
Japan
Mysterious burglary evidence found after Erie murder
Police recovered the missing garage door lock and a screwdriver on the Suramer estate four miles south of Erie. Authorities believe the tools were used in an attempted forced entry on the door during the August 1 murder and robbery of Joseph B. Campbell.
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Erie
Suramer
Joseph B. Campbell
Campbell
Chautauqua adds two programs to August schedule
City and Vicinity notes add ons to the Chautauqua lineup for the final week of August 1925. John Byam Collier of the J F Goodrich Co speaks as rubber programs director in Washington DC while Dr Gordon Wassall Navy doctor, linked to the film Doctor Wassell, is slated to speak at the Amphitheater.
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Powell Motor Co
John Byam Collier
J. F. Goodrich Company
Washington
D. C
Gorgdon Wassall
Navy
James Hilton
Wassell
de. Wassell
Chautauqua
United States Navy
Kane
Robert Menteer
Kane Summit
J. W. Menteer
Biddle Street
Holly's
Corp
Paul W. Stahlmen
Charles E. Stahlan
City
Philippines
War Department
Stahlman
Tm Nation
St. Edward's Hall
Erie
G. Tift
Lillian
Harry M. Harkless
First Presbyterian Church
Lam
National Transit Pump & Machine Co
Oil City
Hark- Jess
Frenklin
Gilford R. Jen= King
Rich
Dunecomb Street
V.F.W. Drum Corps
V.F.W
Te Arthur
Ransom Farm
Spring Creek
United Brethren Ladies
Ald Society of the
United Brethren Church
Floyd Johson
East Smith Streak
C. D
Abingo
Allen ‘Tyler Dexter
New Bedford
Mass
Steel
Sharon Saturay
Jong Winess
Edith MacBride Dexter
Pennsylvania
Elton W. Lockhart
Crarton
West Middlesex
Mercer Comity
YouTigstown College
Two Clymer Residents Hurt In Auto Crash
Two well known Clymer men, Edward Conk and Lee Tressler, were severely injured when Conk turned into his driveway and collided with a following car driven by Mr. and Mrs. Wassink. Conk and Tressler were kept at Cory-Hoskiatit hospital overnight with facial and head injuries.
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Mayy Noit Myadh
Widdge
Perry Wilton Mead
North Gigi
Mead
Kendall
Miller's
Erle
Admini
Alan. Ein
Gen
Eisenhower
Rotary Club
Kirk
Lydia Chapin
Erie
Admiral Kink
Hays Clemens
Journal
S-M-W —Imporium
Max Z. Balcom
Sylvania Electric Products, Inc
Emporium Trust. Company
Howard Zimmer
Robert A. Taylor
Balcom
Regent
B. G. Erskine
Corporation
Brooks
Betty Janedyle
Aletha Eilen Udinger
Rocky Stove
J. C. Penney
Mend
Lle
Couny Seat
Corry Hospital
Joseph Reade
Main Street
Delbert Robinson
Smith Street
Lee Tressler
Willard Dyckes and Son
Columbus
Pete Martin
Summer Street
Sre
Edward Conk
Conk
Cory -Hoskiatl
G. 5. Bennett
Wassink
Oonk
Mr. Tressler
Tressler
Japan envoy detainees reach Bedford after capture
The Bedford Springs Hotel housed about 159 more interned Japanese, consular staff and families from Germany. They join the Japanese ambassador to Germany and staff who arrived Thursday. A state department agent said 27 more officials, mostly naval and military leaders, are expected next week. The internees will be informed of Japan's surrender when it arrives, reaction expected to be placid.
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Bedford
Bedford Springs
Germany
State Department
Japan
Mit
False Report Triggers Global Jubilant Reactions
Premature UPI flash declaring Japan accepted Allied surrender sparks wild celebrations across the United States Canada and beyond. Denied by White House an hour later, crowds cheer in Times Square and Boston while Sydney China Town and Melbourne report raucous revelry and chaotic scenes.
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New York
United Press
Japan
United States
Canada
Central America
Sydney
Australis
MacRengie King
Ottawa
United Press Association
EWT
Washington
Ed Press
Hugh Balle
Unibew Press
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Communications Commission
dJapan
White House
Bedlam
New York City
Bast River
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Honolulu
San Diego
City Hall
Philadelphia
Ore
Baltimore
Boston
Washington, D. C
Battle Creek
Mich
Miami
Charleston
Waterbing
Conn
Democrat
Vancouver
Hawana
Gubr
Carscas
Ft. Worth
Texas
Miami Victory
Halifax
Wquor
Flotouy
Pittsburgh
Australia
Martin Place
China names chiefs for Japan held towns in Manchuria
The Supreme National Defense Council named a governor for Kwangtung province in Manchuria, now under Japanese control. Mayors were chosen for Shanghai, Nanking, Peiping, and Tientsin, all still under Japanese hands.
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Supreme National Defense Council
Kwantung Provinee
Manchuria
Shandhi
Nan
Peiping
Thentsiey
Erie Boys Admit Guilt In Big Fires
Three Second ward boys ages 5 to 9 confessed to starting fires at Maibach & Brox wholesale meat packers on East 19th Street and at a shed owned by Pinch Incoveration Co. Police arrested them. they confessed after statements were taken and were released to parents pending juvenile court assignment before Judge Himey L. Evans this week.
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Erie
Second Ward
East 19Th Street
Pinch Incuvition Co Agth
George J. Christoph
Joseph D. Lyfeli
Chrishepl
Pendeing
Himey L. Evans
Probing Plane Wreck Found in Rockies Near Worland
In Worland Wyoming Aug 18 a crew from the Second Air Force at Colorado Springs surveyed a wreckage on Cloud Peak in the Rockies where at least six decomposed bodies were found. Investigators sought to identify the dead and establish if the ship was military in origin. The plane reportedly crashed about a year earlier and was discovered by two cowboys high on the slope.
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Worland
Wyo
Second Air Force
Colorado Springs
Rockies
Wester
Wyoming
Inquest Ordered in Pittsburgh Schoolyard Slaying
Coroner confirms an inquest into the death of George A. Schelbach age 70, president of a singing society, set for August 21. Detectives say 20 year old George Anderson and 14 year old Mike Estella Larkins confessed to attacking and robbing Schelbach on July 21.
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Pittsburgh
George A. Schelbach
Singing Society
W.D. McClelland
George Anderson
Mike Estella Larkins
Schnelbach
Hit Run Driver Sought After Erie Area Accident
Seven year old Ronald Smith of R D 1 remains in serious condition at St Vincent s Hospital after being struck while crossing Route 5 near Port Erie. An eastbound car hit him and left the scene, followed by another car which stopped briefly before also leaving without identifying the driver.
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Brie
Ronald Smith
Cat] Smith
St. Vincent's Hospital
Port Erie
Route 5
Two Men Sought in Joseph Erie Slaying and Robbery
Police investigation in Erie Pennsylvania centers on two suspects believed linked to a July robbery and slaying at a parking area near Vine and Corners roads. A $500 reward was offered for information leading to arrests as investigators sort through damaged reports and local leads.
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Eri
Joseph Erie Industrial
Char
Place Ville
Mil Springs
Corners Road
Evie
Gijoa
Anton
Bee County
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