Allies Plan Strategy Against Japan At Quebec
Brenden Bracken British minister of information hints at heavy Allied strategy against Japan alongside Quebec talks with Roosevelt and Churchill. He says plans aim to bomb burn and ruthlessly destroy those responsible, signaling a long hard war potentially extending to Moscow discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth- Jessly
Brenden Bracken
Quebec
Roosevelt
Churchill
Bracken
Deslroy
Europe
Japan
Hitler
Half Car of Tin Collected Here and Canvass Extended
Approximately half a car of tin was collected yesterday for the war effort as Theo P. Williams Salvage Chairman announced. The salvage drive will continue through Saturday with truck use arranged for pickups. Residents urged to donate and call William Williams at 23-681 to arrange donation pickups. Efforts aim to double collection in two weeks to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo P. Williams
Sarurday
Donem
Uney
Willamish
Mildrester
Plovko
Corry
Bridént
August Gas Line Quota Affects Eastern Distributors
Bulletins from AP report changes to a gas distribution quota for eastern states effective August 10 and described August 19 by F J Parks of the Petroleum Administrator in the Southeast. Also notes sabotage across Norway and Allied air raids on Berlin and other targets as part of wartime coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Eastern Seaboard
F. J. Parks
Ofine of Petroleum
Southeast
Treasury outlines revised postwar monetary plan toward gold
U S Treasury details a broader gold backed framework for postwar currencies. Secretary Morgenthau and Harry White note two main barriers with Britain and other major powers, proposing an international fund possibly worth 8 billion dollars and higher gold ante requirements. Canada studies a compromise as nations seek trade gains amid gold link. Sparta mill worker Allison Lewis injured at Spartansburg lumber yard sustains finger injuries. seeks treatment and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
Harry D. White
Great Britain
White
Lyon
Canada
Sparta
Allison Lewis
Townville
Feterson Brothers
Spartansburg
Mo Bel
Corry Thospital Bubways
Explosion and Fire Ravage Three-Story Building
A blast and ensuing fire wrecked a three story structure leaving eight injured and several critically hurt. Rescue crews search the ruins as authorities assess casualties and cause. Plant officials report war era damage and ongoing emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congoloum- Noirn
Explosion at Congoleum plant in Kearny devastates building
A blast and fire at the Congoleum Nairn plant in Kearny New Jersey killed at least one and injured ten with eight missing. Fire officials described the explosion as dust related and warned production would resume within 48 hours. Federal authorities, Army Navy personnel and police sealed the area as rescue efforts continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kearny
N. J
Congoleum-Nairn, Inc
Pire
Charles Burnett
Newark
New Jersey
Passaic
No. 12
U. S
Albert W. Hawkey
Army Ordnance Department
New York
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Army
Andrew McArthur
Haas Reappointed State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gov Martin renames Dr Francis B Haas as State Superintendent of Public Instruction for four more years. The post carries a $12,000 salary and runs from August 23, ending with his current term. Also noted is Rudy Vallée’s engagement to Bettejane Creer in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Martin
Francis B. Haas
Rudy Vallee
Hollywood
Rudy Vallée
UW. 5
Copstivard
Bettejane
Creer
Insurance bid split blocks contract for Corry district
At a special Ed Houston meeting the Corry School District faced a 3 to 3 split over awarding $213.64 in fire insurance. The board debated whether to distribute coverage across agencies or award a master policy to a single firm. A plan to consolidate policies and share the master policy’s protections among all active local agencies was led by Glenn N. Wood. Votes were tied with seven members present, Shoop absent, leaving no clear decision until his return.
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Corry
Ed Houston
Glenn XN. Wood
E. C. Barnes
Jane
Thea P. Williams
H Is
Mutual and
Mr. Wood
Plu
Clarence B. Shoop
Cory Public Schools names new teacher and promotes assistant principal
At a 9:45 PM special board meeting, George Hetra of Farrell was named to the Junior High teaching vacancy created by a transfer, with a base salary of 1,600 plus 900 special remuneration. Eugenia Gratt was elected acting assistant principal at the Junior High, receiving extra pay for the duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hetra
Farrell
Graft
Cory Public Schools
Board of Education
Lowe Edwards
Hetra
Edinboro State Teachers College
Pennsylvania State College
Stuary
Eugenia Gratt
Dunlor Highlementary School
Gratt
Mary Jourdet
Wellon
Explosion Devastates Delaware Riverfront Facility and Barge
Two blasts and a fire torn through the Cox Company storage area in Milford Delaware injuring several people. The Yul a 185 800 gallon barge burned severely with Captain Edward M McBiven of Florence New Jersey among the injured. Firefighting crews contained the blaze after about two hours.
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Milport
Del
Jaree
Wwe
Delaware
Wolfersons
Hook
Edward M. McBiven
Florence
N. J
Lake Erie Steamer Disabled Off Cleveland Coast
The passenger steamer Stales bound from Detroit to Buffalo with about 500 aboard suffered engine trouble 45 miles northeast of Cleveland harbor. Great Lakes Towing Co. sent tugs California and Louisiana to assist. vessel towed to Cleveland after a broken crank pin bolt caused the failure. Official said there is no cause for anxiety.
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Cleveland, O
Aig
Stales
Detroit
Buffalo
Clevelanh
Great Lakes Towing Co
California
Louisiana
Hike Teamer
J Ln Detrell
Cleveland Navigation Gy
Uto Cleveland
Fie
Fie To Arrive Tote Towiag
Dames McMillan
Mangayer
Twin thrusts slow Russians as Bryansk Khar kov front holds
On the central front Russian forces face difficult terrain hindering advances toward Bryansk amid forest swamps and rivers. In Kharkov area, Russian troops meet footholds defending hills, while German air attacks on Soviet lines continue with mixed results as losses mount and villages fall. Treasury report shows totals and day’s change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Bryansk
Kherkov
Red Star
Kharkov
Ukraine
Induction Debate as Fathers Face Non Deferable Jobs
Washington August 20 officials said there is a strong possibility that pre Pearl Harbor fathers in non deferable jobs will be inducted under the October draft quota of about 312000. The draft plans may change for October and the goal of 10800000 in the armed forces by year end remained unconfirmed. Congress reconvenes after summer recess to consider bills to bar induction of fathers and possibly discharge those in uniform. government today restored five coal mines to owners, signaling a end to Federal control.
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WMC
Associated Press
Washington
Menpower Commission
Legion
Tosterd
Mey
Navy
Secree
Tavy Knox
Knox
Coast Guard
Marines
Army
Congress
Feces
Seindler Wheeler
D-Mont
May (D
Local Boards Discuss Induction Plans Amid Wartime Talks
Local Board No. 3 plans potential calls for September and October quotas. Officials indicate available registrants may cover the next months barring heavy enrollments. District including this city may see inductions for married men, with tests for land service discussed as World War II looms.
200 Feet of New Sewer Finished in Bear Creek Project
Approximately two hundred feet of the Bear Creek sewer extension were laid this morning. The Second Ward project is moving at a satisfactory pace under engineer Bor Wallings. The Keystone Company holds the contract and will extend from a Jol near Raymond avenue east below Sciota street to the waters of Bear Creek. Ten men are on the Meadville job overseen by Nick Weldl Ace Bellet. If weather remains favorable, completion could occur within ten days to two weeks. Mexican workers poisoned near Grants Pass, Oregon, as 300 hop pickers were affected yesterday after eating winehay in the fields.
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Bear Creek
Chyn
Ineer Bor D. Walligens
Keystone Consimersny Company
Raymond Avenue
Sciota Street
Hare Creek
Meadville
Nick Weldlace
River Pollution Study Ordered By Martin As Postwar Aim
Harrisburg Aug 20 The Martin administration moves to purge Pennsylvania rivers and streams assigning five state officials to chart a full purification program. William Livengood Jr. chairs a committee including James Kell James Duff A H Stewart and Richard Maize to study Schuylkill Teachey and extend work to Delaware Allegheny and Susquehanna rivers. The plan targets water supplies for Philadelphia and outlines a cooperative postwar effort.
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Associates Press
Harrisburg
Martin
Pennsylvania
William
Livengood, Jr
Internal Affairs
James A. Kell
Forest and Waters
James
Duff
A. H. Stewart
Richard Maize
Sehwiylkill Ptyer
Tateria
Delaware
Allegheny
Susquehanna
Schuylill
Philadelphia
Mack
Bombers inflict heavy damage on Foggia and Salerno
Allied forces unleash a massive air and naval assault across southern Italy. Reports say Liberators and RAF bombers hit Foggia Salerno and Calabria targets while Axis defenses claim to shoot down many Allied aircraft. Simultaneous operations target Lipari Stromboli and Crete as negotiations and calls for invasion plans escalate.
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Foggia
Salerno
Iruss
Sicily
Lipari
Slyomboli
Tyrmhensian Sea
Stromboli
Nies
Ani
Messing
Laly
Vaélio France
Algiers
Vittorio Smaniele
Rome Radio
Tealy
Vestiviun Tiviorn
Vic
Middle East
TIS
Liberators
Crotane
United Nations
Heralslion
Crete
UMW to Present Case On Monday in Wage Dispute Hearing
The United Mine Workers will appear with anthracite operators at a War Labor Board hearing on the long deadlocked hard coal wage dispute. Union leaders say they will present their case and defend their position before the board in Washington on Monday. The adjournment followed a spring conference as the WLB assumed jurisdiction in the dispute. The issue includes a proposed wage increase of $2 daily and a 0.08 per ton construction provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Mine Workers Union
War Labor Board
UMW
WLAN
Didier
Washington
WLE
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Willy Gane
WAR Council
Cordell
Quebec War Council
Douglas B. Cornell
Stockholm
Norway
Denmark
London
Paul Joseph
Goebbels
Berlin
U. S. Treasury
World
Britain
Haas
Gov
Hoshital
Hersnal Harningon
Milford
Yorkonen
Cox Company
Sun Oil Company
Gox
Mageus
Lake Erie
The
Postin of the Treasury
Boyd Waat
Union Gyty
Belet
Erie County
Generifly
Connex
Srants
Wnl
Italy
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