Broken Straw Creek Cleaned of Fish by Pollution
Local brief notes report Broken Straw Creek contaminated killing fish life. Other items include a driver charged after a three fatal auto crash near Westfield, plans for heating upgrades at the Municipal building, and H. W. Smith, 69, continuing defense classes through winter. Audio listings and broadcaster schedules titled. A Nazi envoy leaves Wilmington for home aboard a Japanese motor ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
H.W. Smith
Corry
Divs
Contamination Kills Major Creek Fish. Inquiry Opened
Widespread pollution devastates Brokenstraw Creek from near Corry to Youngsville with hundreds of carp bass and trout dead. State authorities open an inquiry as Spring Creek residents report rapid die off and burial of large fish along the banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw Creek
Corry
Youngsville
Journal
Spring Creek
Glemn Miller
Uccury
Willkie Attacks Roosevelt Allies in New York Remarks
Associated Press reports Willkie calling Roosevelt handling of foreign affairs ill advised and demagogic while charging the Republican party with appeasement. Ickes criticized Willkie as a Tammany Hall supporter and alleged past ties to Samuel Untermyer, prompting rebuttals from Willkie and party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Plublicans
Willkie
Tammany Man
Insull
Rushville
Wilkie
Tekes
Wasaumsiui
Sug
Tokes
Wendell
Willisie
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Iri Fido
England
France
Munich
Tekey
Wilkle
Tammany Hall
Samuel Tsull
Willide
Ind
Joseph Martin
Republican National Committee
Rio
Itt
Ickes
British RAF Bombers Launch Fresh Channel Attacks
British air forces pressed the air war with Germany targeting the German coast and two Norwegian transports near Haugesund. Berlin endured a 1 hour 40 minute alert as London acknowledged long range guns bombarding the southeast coast and the possibility of shelling London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
RAF
Germany
Berlin
Haugesnd
Norway
Stavanger
Bergen
Norwegian
England
Hocking
Mussolini
Reichsfuhrer
Hier
Taly
East Africa
British Somaliland
London
Chaninel
Galais
French
Hitler
Dies cites spies active in U S cites seven Italian spies in San Francisco
Congressman Martin Dies said at a secret hearing he has names of seven Italian spies in San Francisco and twenty German espionage leaders here. He claimed witnesses testified to Italian and German espionage networks and alleged communist control of three maritime vessels at San Francisco waterfront and port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey Manutlavee
San Francisco
Martin Dies
Germany
Italy
San Frasisista
Dies
Congressional Committee On un-American Activities
Navy Official Says War Material Procurement Halted
A high navy official testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that progress in obtaining ship materials has stalled as industry finds business with Britain more profitable. The statement by Rear Admiral W. Ry Furlong appeared in support of a $5,008,000,000 deferment appropriation approved by the committee yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
W. Ry Furlong
Churchill urges ships to Britain as war toll tops 84 thousand
London reports Winston Churchill appeals for naval reinforcements to Britain while the official war toll tallies British dead wounded and missing reach about 84 000 and the war extends into winter defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
London
Winston Churchill
Britain
Uwe
HoUllis
House of Commons
Mons
Pennsylvania Guard Unit May Enter Winter Camp
The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Company A, 9th Infantry, could be called into winter training at Indiantown Gap if approved. President mobilization would date December 15. authorities evaluate heating provisions and shelter. Local leaders and lawmakers are advised of possible mobilization and the state faces winter readiness challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Infantry
Pennsylvania National Guard
Indiantown Gap
War Department
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Big Reservsi Mion
Lebanon County
Senae
Uhiik
Nimisuifey Mills
Indiantown Gap Reservation
Gol. W. UL. Bievot
Funeh
Met
Italy Moves to Close Red Sea Gateway Attacks Feared
Rome August 20 Italian authorities indicated operations to seal Britain's Red Sea gateway would follow the Somaliland conquest and Bir Bera occupation. The move signals possible attacks on Aden and Bab el Mandeb strait as Mussolini seeks to extend control in the region. Cairo reports British view Somaliland victory as empty, expecting Italians to be drawn into open conflict. Separately in city, plans to install special heating valves at municipal and fire department buildings were discussed with costs shown by JG Smallman of Pennsylvania Gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Britain
Red Sea
Bomaliland
Birbera
Aden
Arabian
Jet Sea
Indian Ocean
Strait of
Bab Mandeb
Berbera
Corytsysiauie
Cairo
Egypt
British Somaliland
Mussolini
Gulf of Aden
City Come
Ie Municipal
JG. Smallman
Pennsylviania Gas Company
Cornell
Mimictal
Gow
Smallman
State Dem Leaders Meet Flynn In Harrisburg Report
Pennsylvania Democratic leaders prepared to send a report on political attention in the state to Edward J. Flynn, new national chairman, as they plan for the opening of the fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DEM
Flynn
Harrisburg
Sal Demidersk
Pennsylvania
Edward J. Flynn
Naional
Handbook war terror erupts in Chicago beltline streets
Police report five killed in what officials call a handbook war on Chicago’s South Side. Capt John Prendergast cited a gunfight involving Carroll D flekie Gorcor an and four other fatalities as part of rising belting barlor strife. In Georgia, Communist candidates are barred from the November ballot for the first time in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Prendergast
Carroll D
Flekie Gorcor
Belting Barlor
Ateanta
Georgia
Draft measure fight delays sparks Senate debate
Advocates clash over deferring conscription as Senator Burke D-Neki and Senator Maloney propose a one year voluntary enlistment trial. Burke backs broader exemptions while signaling support for Maloney's plan, amid calls for a poll recheck and potential shift before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Maloney
Willkie 10 Speak in State in September
Harrisburg dispatch reports Pennsylvania Republican leaders voted for Wendell Willkie as their presidential candidate with plans for a September campaign kickoff. Secretary Cameron said Willkie night meetings would begin after party headquarters finalize the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Harrisburg
Wernall Willkie
Cameron
Adel Willkie
Née -Campalen
LaGuardia Targets Obscene Books In City Action
Mayor LaGuardia vows to remove obscene teen magazines from New York newsstands as he urges publishers distributors and retailers to withdraw the literature amid a public crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmoent
New York
Aig 20
LaGuardia
Cepartmert
Truekis Venient
Iithy
Yeaterday
Devlers
Additional Aid to Meet Expenses for WPA Era Programs
The Department of Public Instruction reports that Congress may approve an extra $48,000,000 for continuing instructional and employment programs. Superintendent Francis B. Hovis notes preparations for expanded aviation and defense related training, with work programs to aid unemployed in vital industries if funds are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AML
Joy Corry
Department of Public
Ana
Francis B. Hovis
Congress
Fennsylvinia
Jnulwelly
Leon
U S Officials Have No Word of Transport
Reports from Washington say no information exists about the movement of the army transport ship Vin. Officials discuss dangers from the German threat while aboard headline vessels, noting Crown Prince Martha of Norway among 297 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Winn Conboary
Germany
Duis and
Ley
Ihwa
Crown Prince
Martha of
Norway
Bradford Man Dies as Fire Sweeps Home
Bradford Pa August 20 Burt Mase 40 year old World War veteran perished as fire swept his home Firemen found him in the second floor bedroom about ten minutes after alarm sent Fire started in an adjoining bedroom and he apparently suffocated by smoke in the blaze
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Burt Mase
Trun
Amoke
Britain to Offer U S Long Leases in War Struggle
British officials signal a plan to offer the United States long leases on ships and bases as tensions with the Allied and Axis powers escalate. The government’s stance hints at renewed cooperation while warning about potential intensified pressure and supply blockades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Lins
United State
Powellstons
Commons
Tox Fay
Plan charges in crash fatal involving three men
Coroner William Crancisll of Wentfield plans to charge a crast neglig price by operation of a motor vehicle against Gurney Clark of Dewittville Rob, who was involved in the Sunday accident on Route 5 near Wentfield. The car with six to eight persons collided with a tractor trailer, killing Leroy Blanchard of Mayville and WHIL Stowell of Westfield plus Paul Stomaker of Stockton. Clark is hospitalized with serious injuries and will face charges on release. An inquest is planned soon and funeral services for Blanchard are set for 4 PM at Hematrent funeral home in Mayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam B. Crancisl
Wentfield
Gurney Clark
Dewitttville
Rob
Delver
Theavy
Houte 5
Wentield
Union City
Clarke
Dunterle
Leroy Blanchard
Mayville
Dy Foremerly
Whil Stowell
Westfield
Paul Stomaker
Stockton
B. Coronel
Punotal
Blanelueret Ware
Hematrent Fu ‘Nora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theatre of
Boulogne
Chutchill Reviews
War Today
U, 8
RCME
Haly
Isenge—weare
NBC
WJZ
WEAF
Dolinny
Horace Heidt
Meredith Willson
Teevue
Tommy Dorsey
Uncle Walt Doghouse
CBS
Court of Missing Heirs
Lud Gluskin
We the People
Burton K. Wheeler
Admiral Llindley
WJ2
Mr. Keen
Roy Shield
The
Haines
MBS
Osis ‘Y’ Jammers
Laueh ‘N’ Swing Club
Vagabond
Columbia Broadcasting System
Professional Golfers Association
Hershey
Ted Husing
GBS
Europe
Paul Douglas
CBS Chain
Hedda Hopper
Wilmington
Calif
Gerhard A. Westrick
Nitts Mari
N.Y
GOP
Channel Hit
Admiralty
Royal Air Force
Wiliam GC
Bullittright
TES
Antony Drexel Wddle Jr Nef
Poland
John Cudahy
U. 8
Belatio
Philadelphin
Erlund
Bullitt
United States
Churchill
Himton
Pup
Om Cone
Rendin
Newfouo
Tritain
Byitiah
Nile
Tiver
Tod
Aruntiy
Miter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!