Germans Press to Stalingrad as Russians Halt Drive
Moscow dispatch reports German forces crossing the Don bend near Stalingrad faced strong Russian bayonet charges that pinned the vanguard. Red Star claimed German bodies littered approaches while two fresh divisions moved up. Russians noted heavy German losses south of Krasnodar and a limited Soviet retreat in the Caucasus as German armored columns pressed northeast toward Stalingrad.
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Associated Press
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Dor
Joon
Kletskaya
Viglentiy
Stalingrad
Tavestia
Don Bend
Red Star
Maret
Red Anny
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Atea
Cayersus
Rasnodar
Pyitigorsk
Cecil Akam to Sell Dairy Business and Farm Interests
Cecil Akam announces sale of his hair business to William Armitage of Spring Creek, who has partnered with Akam. He also offers his large modern dairy farm on South Center Street and herd, equipment, and farm assets at public auction. Akam plans to enter the ministry and attend Houghton College for theology.
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Sue Careful Deiry
General Mille
Yiein Iy
William Armitage
Spring Creek
Akan
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South Center Street
Priblic Quation
Corry
Houghtore College
Akam
Monemt Marstal
Lenmer
Allied and Axis Actions Across War Fronts News
Bulletin summaries report US Flying Fortresses damaging German Focke Wulf fighters over the North Sea in a 20 minute clash, a Portuguese coastal battle off Cape Saint Vincent, and a Yugoslav sabotage of the Zagreb Belgrade train killing 21. Roosevelt signed a bill to advance troop dependents allowances, and prices may rise 80 percent if June to mid July trends continue. Farley loses bid for GOP state chair, De Brinon relays Allied losses at Dieppe, and Chinese forces recapture Kwangfeng in Kiangsi. Mrs J D Haight of Marion Street travels on Erie business.
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Hy Associated Press
Lontion
Germany
North Sea
Britain
Allied air supremecy lauded after Dieppe raid
London reports Allied air power overwhelmed German defenses with minimal losses as 500 fighters over the French coast and heavy bombing of Amiens railway yards. The official communique calls it a coordinated demonstration across land sea and air, labeling the raid reconnaissance in force with substantial German aircraft and equipment losses and notable Allied casualties.
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Ascochiled Press
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Europe
Dieppe
Britain
Channel
French
United States
Amiens
Russia
United Nations
Aline
Berkeley
Bennett's Nomination Boosts Farley in 1944 Picture
Washington August 1 The New York convention backed John Bennett Jr over Senator Mead in a bitter race that established James A Farley as a powerful force for 1944. The delegation vote was 693 to 393 with Mead later winning unanimous support.
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New York
James A. Farley
John J. Bennett
Democratic State Committee
National Democratic Club
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Farley
Wy Ascovueneres
Washington
John J. Bennett, Jr
James M. Mead
Roosevelt
Benvelt
Erang
Norris
Tad-Neb
Long
Mead
U S Fortresses Attack Jap Fleet Details Teased
A British broadcast reported a large attack by American fortresses on Japanese warships off the Solomon Islands. Details were not yet received as fighting continued over the island chain. Reports from New Zealand cited Allied counter blows against Marines, with updates awaited.
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Assomayeneres
Solomon Islands
Nyu Militang
New Zea
Ured Peates
Uyang
CBS
Ration Board Sees No Word on New Limits
Rumors persist of upcoming controls on additional food items and wearing apparel but Corry's Ration Board led by Horton J. Davis reports no official word from State or Federal authorities. Officials say no preparations exist yet and offices remain in the Missetpat building with new headquarters pending. Experts expect gas rationing to be next, potentially expanding soon to the surrounding area.
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Horton J. Davis
Corry Board
Missetpat
North Center Street
Corry
Erie order not effective here
A local civilian defense group in Erie city handling blackout violations is declared unchanged by a state-ordered change. The Erie County Defense Council chair announces dissolution of the city group and that the city section will decide prosecutions going forward. The board emphasizes full inquiry and careful review before policy decisions, with broad local support for the defense effort.
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Erie
Barry Douglas
Erie City
Erie Group
Seidel
Erie County Defense Council
Erle City
Erle
Gounell
Bus Fire Endangers 30 Draftes Near Union City
A bus carrying thirty draft selectees caught fire on Route 6 between Union City and Waterford. One passenger injured as flames engulfed the rear compartment. driver and occupants evacuated. Firemen from Waterford and Union City extinguished the blaze. Bradford group taken to Exeter after a 90 minute delay.
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Erieyom
Bradford
Unieily
Waterford
Union City
Pasoline
U S Planes Sink Third Axis Submarine in Brazil Waters
Brazilian authorities credited six United States warplanes with destroying a third Axis submarine this week in Brazilian waters. Dispatches named Captain Taunty and Lieutenant Dante as pilots, reporting the sub sent to the bottom after bombing. President Vargas announced convoy protection for Brazilian merchantmen in cooperation with the United States navy and air forces amid Axis submarine activity.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Jangiro
Coasi
United States
Brazal
Taunty
Dante
Getulio Vargas
Navy
Ir Forge
United States Naval
Axis
Jacy
Labor Day Parade Prizes Announced by City Committees
Plans for the Labor Day observance list prizes for parade entries. Awards include most beautiful 20 dollars and most patriotic 15 dollars. Child categories offer prizes for best costume, youngest participant, and merchandise rewards. Pet and pet-related prizes add small merchandise awards. Parade step off is at 10 o clock in the morning.
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Lnbor
Punnlest
Lars
Barety
Emell
Move Tank Cars East From 20 Western States
Petroleum Coordinator Harold Tokes orders immediate halt to railway delivery of automobile gasoline in 20 states across the Midwest and Southwest to free an estimated 5 000 to 7 000 tank cars for supplying the East. Representative Rogers says the action aims to ration transportation facilities and ensure fuel and gasoline for the industrial East this winter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aus
Harold Tokes
Middle West
Southwest
East
Tame
Rogers
R-Mass
Petroleum Co
Willkie To Visit Near East And Russia As Envoy
President Roosevelt announced that Wendell Willkie will travel to the Near East and Russia to convey the truth about American war effort and unity. His itinerary includes Russia Egypt Arabia Palestine Syria Turkey Iraq and Iran. Roosevelt said Willkie serves as a special representative carrying letters to Americans and foreign officials including Premier Stalin.
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Secree
Washington
Roosevelt
Wendell W. Willkie
Russia
Willkie
Egypt
Arabia
Palestine
Syria
Turkey
Iraq
Iran
Premiser Stalin
Two Missing Person Cases Reported By Corry Police
Corry police logged two missing person cases with indications of possible elopement. Clara Ann Woodworth 18 of Meadville was last linked to a carnival group near OH City with a light complexion blue eyes and blue skirt red jacket. Marlot Millsap 17 from Centerville was believed headed toward Winchester Virginia aboard a 1901 Husson car with an unknown accompanying couple. Authorities could not confirm leads or locations and no word on the youths’ whereabouts.
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Corry
Meadville
Clara Ann Woodworth
Cay
Val
OH City
Centerville
Mar
Lot Millsap
Winchester
Russell McGustin
Husson
Elven
Aged Sparta Farmer Hurt in Haying Accident
Sian Belden, 10, assister in haying near Spartansburg, was injured yesterday cuando a team bolted, throwing him from the rack and causing a crushed right clavicle. He was brought to Corry Hospital around 3 PM and today is reported fair though anxious about his condition due to severe bruises and shock.
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Sparta
Sian Belden
Hear ‘Spartansburg
State Draft Director Orders Drastic Classification Revision
Harrisburg August 21 State Selective Service officials urged Pennsylvania employers to continue making man power inventories to determine who can be released for military service Colonel B F Evans acting director said men of military age should be replaced by women or by men unable to qualify for service Occupational claims are being scrutinized and every effort is made to ensure only necessary civilians are called For classifications 1A general military service 1-40 non combatant 2A civilian essential 25 essential to the war program 3A dependency 3B dependency and employed in war industry 4B public official 4D alien minister or divinity student 4B conscientious objector 4F unfit and 10 those already inducted Continued on page six
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
B. F. Evans
Believed Only Test Of Enemy Base Defenses
Imperial Tokyo headquarters claimed a small American landing on Makin Island in the Gilbert Islands August 17 was repulsed and unconfirmed by Washington. Allied and Japanese reports describe landings and bombardments in the Solomons as forces maneuver for advantage amid renewed focus on enemy bases and Timor operations.
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Solomon
The
Solomons
Douglas Macar
Auckland
New Zealand
Timor Island
Mowbisse
MacArthur
Sing Sing Parole Admits Killing Former Employer
Pranike Johnson, held for grand jury on a murder charge, allegedly killed his former employer Mrs Elizabeth Satterthwaite at her farm home near Allentons after robbing it. He reportedly told police he believed she recognized him and surrendered meekly at a nearby railroad station.
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Pranike Johnson
Grand Jury
Elizabeth Satterthwaite
Allentons
Edward Jerman
Jersey City
Edward J. Barsy
Trenton
Ter ‘Howln
Inhmaaty
Meakly
Vota
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Titusville
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