Chiang Kai-Shek Seeks End to China Strife
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek blamed Chinese Communist leaders for ongoing internal unrest and urged their immediate arrival in Chungking to discuss unified national policy. He warned he would not join in Japanese surrender arrangements with Chu Teh and Ho Ying-chin, noting Allied command had set separate surrender procedures.
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Chungking
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Nhith Clina
Chiang
Mag Tze Tung
Yenan
Sonalder Mo
Jour
Chu Teh
Ho Ying-Chini
Nineteen Draft Group Leaves for Training Camps
Ninteen draftees from Erie County No. 3 left their offices in Union City for Pittsburgh to be inducted tonight and sent to training camps. The group, now smaller due to new rules exempting those 28 and older from induction or examination, awaits further directives from Harrisburg. Potential September action remains unclear as new orders loom.
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Corry-Union City
Tsulolmon
Erie County Board No
Pittsburgh
Rulinin
Selective Service
Harrisbuirg
Burkhart
Pacific and Allied Movements Bulletin Update
Associated Press dispatches report on Allied occupation plans in the Pacific and various global updates. General Gaulle’s expected arrival at Dorval en route to Washington, reports on American personnel in China, termination of land lease operations, and the UN charter ratification by the Soviet presided.
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Associated Press
SAN Prancisco
Washington
White Mouse
Charles G. Ross
Lelters
Foreign Economic Administration
Unemployment claims surge at city USES office
Bernard Williams of the Suites Employment Service reports a busy day as many workers file for unemployment compensation after Aero plant layoffs. Claims are expected to rise next week with more workers from various plants applying. maximum benefit is 20 dollars for 20 weeks based on 1944 base year earnings.
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Bernard Williams
Limited Suites
Erle
Aero Plant
Corry
Noble
Redge
Williams
Aero Company
Harrisburg Church Fire Damages 50,000 At State Street
Harrisburg August 11 fire swept the State Street United Brethren church causing damage estimated at 50 000 by Fire Chief East W Swarts. Firemen fought the blaze through the afternoon and no injuries were reported.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Street
United Brethren
Pire
Easl W. Swarts
Controls Dropped Soon In War Production Shift
Washington reports government action to remove most wartime controls on radios refrigerators and similar goods as industry returns to peacetime output. The plan calls down 40 of 125 remaining restrictions and keeps some to prevent hoarding while transitions occur. Officials expect a gradual pullback of schedules and continued readjustment in several plants including Ajax Iron Works and Raymond Manufacturing, with shifts returning to normal over the coming week or two.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ato
Conluok
Loypad
William H. Davis
Senate
Bock
Truman
Congress
Amiyrmot
Grting
Raymond
Ajax
Corrydurnestown
Mig. Corp
Ftch
Raymond Mtg. Co
Lkely
Aero Supply
Irvine
Graham
New York
Fovendi
Ajax Iron Works
Allies Move Into Japan Sunday Cancellations Bring Further Curtailment In City
Allied forces prepare to land in the Tokyo area as hostilities in Japan continue and disruptions in city life grow. The article notes plans for more landings from warships and transports, while calls for public calm and continued vigilance are reported. Officials promise accelerated employment measures and federal investment in postwar reconstruction, with lawmakers pressing for job guarantees and works programs.
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Japan
City Airborne Group
Tokyo
Death Car in Dodge Kills Man Near Torpedo
State Police report progress in identifying the driver of a Dodge car that struck and killed B. N. Rayburn near Torpedo last Friday. Authorities check Ohio license records for cars with an 18-digit starter, awaiting confirmation. Pennsylvania officials urged immediate arrest once identity is established, with extradition to follow. Ongoing search and expected updates anticipated in Columbus.
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Warnes Sube
B. N. Ray
Torpedo
Ohio Motor Vehicle Registration Bureau
Columbus
Warren
Pennsylvania
Ghig
Lila Capital Tool
Plane Crash Kills Man Near DuBois Airport
Barr Valentine 36 of St Marys died in a small plane crash near DuBois airport. Frank Seakiskl 25 of Johnsonburg suffered critical burns while Valentine taught him to fly. A bystander helped fight the flames as the craft burned after the impact. Treasury report notes August 18 receipts 240,70,018.89 and balance 20,806,223.22.
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DuBois
Associated Press
Aus
Barr Valentine
St. Marys
U. 8
Army Air Corps
Maple Avenue Hospital
Frank Seakiskl
Johnsonburg
Valentice
Hill
Treasury
Washington
Jury finds Campbell beaten to death in Erie suit
Coroner's jury in Erie returns verdict that Joseph Campbell died from blows inflicted by John D. West and R. W. Pypm of Williamsport during a home invasion. Both suspects confessed. murder warrants issued and to be served within hours as investigation accelerates toward September term.
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Campbell
Joseph Caimpbell
Court House
Erie
Briewidh
Waterford
Grand Jrey
Storey Laub
Ihr
Fants
Turer
Erie Vounty
Willati Heisler
Nf Bils
TNO Cuagiee
Aldearthy
Walt
Peppermanshel West
Erle
Williamsport
Willard Schauers
John Mehsttiel
Fred Lamberton
Republic
Bay City
Mich
Tinhsport
New State Aid for Streets Here May Total $8000
State Highway Department estimates indicate about 27 miles of streets in Coty and adjacent areas qualify for aid over the next two years. A statewide fund of about 4 million dollars will be distributed by mileage, likely yielding roughly $200 per mile for Coty. The city must submit approved plans to access the funds, enabling substantial street improvements if a solid plan is presented. OIL WELL SUPPLY REDUCES OIL CITY. Aug. 21 The Oil Well Supply Co. announced it will now operate 40 hours a week instead of 48 to spread employment among more workers.
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State Highway Department
Gary
Williams
Coty
Harrisburg
Fielikes Lins
Corfy
Department of Harrisburg
Ol Well Supply Co
Four Doolittle Raiders Found and Reported Safe
Four members of General Doolittle's Tokyo raid were reportedly released from a prison camp near Paiping. Relatives have been notified and the men are said to be quartered at the Grand Hotel De Pekin in Chungking receiving medical care. A video from the humanitarian team states one is gravely ill and cannot travel by air. Japanese propagandists claimed executions but the report from Peiping and Chungking confirms hospital care and safety. The raid, launched April 18, 1942, electrified the United States.
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Chungring
Ali
Oiler of Strategic Services
Lockey
Doolittle
Tokyo
Paiping
Hiers
Cour
Peiping
Chungking
Grand Hotel de Pekin
Terein
Doolittte
Ters
United States
Miele
Japan
First Roosevelt Two-Cent Stamps Due Soon
New York report notes the first Roosevelt Memorial two-cent stamps will be issued soon. The stamps were sold at the Lille White House in Warm Springs Georgia, where Franklin D Roosevelt once battled infantile paralysis and later died. Patients at the Warm Springs Foundation will receive copies featuring the Little White House image.
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New York
Lille White House
Warm Springs
Franklin Roosevelt
Warm Springs Foundation
Roosevelt
Little
White House
Slay Suspect Sought in Newark Cistern Death
Police intensified the hunt for the slayer of a 23 year old woman whose nude body was found in a cistern. The victim was identified as Margaret McDade of Philadelphia, a case that drew renewed attention as investigators pursue leads in the disturbing murder.
City Council Holds Busy Second Monthly Session
City leaders met last evening with Mayor Hep presiding. Minor items dominated, while Maple avenue resurfacing between the railway and Main Street was approved. Officers’ pay increases and several property sale notices dominated the agenda. Mulderick named Second ward fire driver.
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Evie
Sete
East Mut Street
Phoenix Hotel
Union City
Bion
Elta King
East Main Street
East Washington Street
West Main Street
Steas— Wurer
Civ
Bils
George Mulderick
Second Ward
Hinley
Mulderick
Ralph Poster
Third Clues Chiles
Harrisburg
Unis
Miguel 1St
Furtner
Cly
Williams
Buffalo Records 30 Dog Bite Cases in One Day
Buffalo police will intensify efforts to curb unleashed dogs after the Southern Health Department logged 30 dog bite cases. Health Commissioner Freneis E. Froncaalt said the figure is the department’s all time high and noted several bites involved dogs suspected of rabies.
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Op Assoribien
FTL
Buffalo
Buffalo Polce
Tesuthern Health Department
Freneis E. Froncaalt
Nine Countries to Be Represented at Surrender Meeting
Allied occupation of Japan will begin with airborne occupations and landings near Tokyo. The joint communique urged Japanese people to cooperate as General MacArthur prepares to lead the occupation and eventual surrender.
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Associated Pro Manila
Japan
Tokyo
Okoaulea
Yokoatihas
Tokyo Bay
Dorel
Iinistry
Iyi
MacArthur
Tne
le Aisano
Manila
Tuleastlyy Kawabe
Manilla
Mag
Arthur
Thabr
Tokyo Radio
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Montreal
General PeGaulle
Dorval
U. S
Azores
Gel
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Maulden
Moscow
the Supreme Hoblet
United Nations
Tavestia Loday Acclaren
Aero
C.J. Plant
Ewing
Warner
O'Ma
Erhingal
Messare
Wagner
Murray
Highway Dept
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