Congress Hints Social Angle in Postwar Training Plans
Washington observers press President Roosevelt for a precise stance on nationwide study of compulsory federal youth training after the war. The debate centers on whether to pursue universal military training or a mixed program, with lawmakers warning against shifting into a social welfare or Civilian Conservation Corps revival.
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Associated Press
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Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
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Civilian Conservation Corps
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School Census Shows Stable City Enrollment Projections
Work on the annual school census wrapped in four city wards with Principals Sheen and Wolfe from Senior and Junior High Schools. Next week tabulations will finalize counts. expected total enrollment around 1450 to 1480 for elementary and high schools, similar to last year. Early figures suggest little short term growth, though a rise in births may affect intake in about a decade.
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Don't Follow The Crowd In These Times
Roger W Babson argues the public often errs in forecasts and that independent action yields profit. He notes vacant filling stations and small stores across cities, caused by wartime shifts and drafts, predicting many will reopen or be bought cheaply after the war. He estimates about 250,000 stores closed over three years.
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PBY Gunner Home on Thirty Day Leave
Gassilis Paulson aerial gunner with a PBY crew returns home for a thirty day leave. He served long months in the Pacific theatre earning multiple ribbons and a citation for Combat Service. After leave he will rejoin his squadron in the Pacific in July.
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Harry Paulson
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Red Army Breaks Forward in Warsaw Sector Clash
Soviet forces push along a 100 mile front from Warsaw to the Lyso mountains with coordinated assaults in East Prussia. Stalin’s command reports large scale attacks on multiple fronts as German defenses crumble under Red artillery power and armored spearheads near Sandomierz and along the Vistula.
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Paralysis outbreak spreads to two more eastern counties
Harrisburg reports 15 new infantile paralysis cases bringing total for the year to 480 in 46 counties. state health officials urge higher sanitation at pools and beaches as bathing areas close, while local authorities note additional cases not yet recorded. Margie Doris of Johnstown crowned Miss Pennsylvania and advances toward Miss America competition next month.
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Patch Army Nearing Marseille in 1000 Sq Mile Drive
Allied forces led by General Patch advance from the southern Orange beachhead toward Marseille, pushing 31 miles west of the city and 32 miles inland. American B-25s bombarded the Toulon area while a French base and a battleship were targeted. Port-Cros and Le Levant islands were seized by the First Special Service Force, as forces move toward the Rhone valley via inland roads, with Salernes the farthest inland town reached.
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Salernes
VFW Post Plans Proxy Membership for War Servicemen
Corry VFW Post 164 moves to enroll service members as proxy members. Past Commanders Association led by Alfred Motigan calls the plan to allow next of kin to represent entering servicemen. A mass Armistice Day ceremony is planned with proxy members formally obligated upon home arrival.
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State survey outlines postwar public works plans
A Corry committee prepares a detailed outline of major postwar projects with preliminary drawings and cost estimates. Items include a new sewage disposal plant, highway improvements, airport development, industrial plants, and a hospital expansion. The Plan calls for city and state financial aid to accelerate the program.
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Remove Export Bans on Turkey United States
The United States has removed export bans on Turkey and will resume civilian shipments as Allied support adjusts. Military aid and lend lease may restart soon, contingent on the allies’ supply situation after French campaigns. Ambassador Steinhardt travels to brief President Roosevelt. Turkish neutrality and aid terms hinge on the evolving war context.
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Turkey
Germany
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White Horse
Roosevelt
New Corry Price Panel Takes Office Over Ceiling Violation
An entirely new Corry Price Panel is sworn in with George Kudey as chair to enforce OPA ceiling lines. The panel, formed from labor and other groups, will review complaints about ceiling violations and set aggressive policy. Members include Charley Guidayno David Crawford Ray Diener Frank Chilvlenple George Lowatette and others as district offices approve procedures.
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David Crawford
Ray Diener
Prante Chilvlenple
George Lowatette
Wile Viney Reynolds
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Three Warships Christened in Delaware River Valley
On August 19 the Associated Press reports Philadelphia Navy Yard will christen three new World War II vessels in a triple ceremony. The 27,000 ton aircraft carrier Anticlum and two 130 ton cruisers Chienga and Los Angeles are to be launched simultaneously, marking a historic show of shipbuilding in the river valley.
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Chienga
Los Anckeles
Corry Properties To Be Sold By City Next Week
County Commissioners plan transfer of 10 Corry properties to City of Corry. City will receive parcels after cleanup costs deducted from sale prices. Proceeds split between school district and city. taxes and liens settled by sale, with inquiries already filed for parcels.
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Eure Howse
Kamhal Hearly
Annetree
Joel Purckis
Couhle
Hyeey
Quiet Front And Florence Snipers Mark Italian Front
Rome dispatch says the Italian front remained quiet with snipers clearing central Florence and sporadic fire along the Arno. Allied patrols conducted deep reconnaissance in the upper Arnoy valley while heavy rains hampered operations. Major Joseph W. Breen founder of the 40 and 8 faded with funeral planned in Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday.
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Philasdelphia Naval Hospital
Hull to Meet with Dulles as Dewey Advisor
Washington August 1 The event marks a potential shift in policy as Cordell Hull plans to meet with John Foster Dulles the Republican nominee for foreign relations advisor. Dewey urges a nonpartisan push for a world security organization with US Russia Britain and others to convene soon.
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Russia
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Albany
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Britain
Orree
Issue Warrants In Traffic Cases
Police prepared prosecutions after a North Center street chase ended with James Johnston of Feirhaven slowed to a halt at 66 mph. Ruth May Smith and William Kettenring face reckless driving charges with hearings scheduled next week before Magistrate Gordon.
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Feirhaven
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Johnston
Ruth May Smith
William Kettenring
Westfeld
Smith
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Gordon
Indy
Western Front Battle Now In Final Stages
Fatton's armored drive moves toward decisive action as German forces in France scramble to reinforce along the Seine River. Von Kluege unable to establish a credible defense. secrecy cloaks the campaign on the Western Front.
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Western Front
Fatton
France
von Kluge
River Seine
Last Nazi Resistance in Brittany Ends as Allies Advance
Allied reports say the last German resistance north of Brittany ends while Allied forces push toward the Seine. Patton's Third Army advances against scattered German units, with Canadian and British troops pressing from Caen toward the coast and Paris.
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