Washington Gas Rationing Strains East Drivers
Gasoline shortages hit Washington hardest as fuel stations limit sales and some impose five gallon limits. Ralph Davies accuses critics of exaggeration while officials say diversions to British needs curtail Gulf output. Station managers push curtailment nationwide to aid defense fuel supplies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ralph K. Davies
Gulf Ports
Philadelphia
L Aw
Atlantic Seaboard
Nathan Gelfer
New York City
School planning four room addition eyed for Junior High
The school offices led by Superintendent Ralph Dewey and Mrs Barnes, vice president of the Board of Education, contacted the Federal Administration of Public Works in Philadelphia about a grant for a four room Junior High addition. The response indicated an open ear but no promise pending investigation. A full report to the board is expected at a meeting early next week.
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Aday
Ralph 8. Dewey
Bames
Board of Eaucation
Federal Administration of Public Works
Philadelphia
Dewer
Barnes
Fires Break Out Near Mugorald Home and BaHly Center
A grainy, partial OCR note reports two grass fires on opposite sides of the Mugorald residence and BaHly Center Street. Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon but the first blaze was extinguished before damage occurred. a second small fire nearby prompted a department callout with unclear details.
One Dead in Second New York Ship Fire
A fire of mysterious origin aboard the 4,950-ton Pinnish motorship Aurora raged for hours near the George Washington Bridge, killing one officer and injuring others as crew and two waitresses were rescued. Concurrently, seven died in the Brooklyn waterfront blaze with 96 dead and seven missing overall. The Aurora, laden with flour, hides, wool and oil, had docked in New York after cargoes from Buenos Aires, Caracho and Lagusia.
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New York
Associated Press
Pinnish
Aurora
Hudson River Anchorage
George Washington Bridge
Ane
Brooklyn
UraUgtih
Audi
Hey Holds
New Jersey
Eiglewood Cliffs
Buenos Aires
Caracho
Lagusia
Ux Aurora
Ber
Helsinki
Manahattan
Deadlock Persists In New Jersey Shipyards And Detroit Taxis
Two major labor clashes grind on with no talks progress. In Kearny New Jersey Federal Shipbuilding yard idle with eighteen to twenty workers housed at hotels nearby. In Detroit the municipal transit strike enters its third day as APL and CTO unions clash over jurisdiction. buses and streetcars idle, private traffic congested city streets.
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Associated Press
Heaviiy
N. J
Detroi
Sbtteently
Apravyline Kearny
Federel Shipbuilding and Dry Dork Company
Lolinged
Detroit
Three Children Die In Philadelphia Fire
Three children of the Russell Hagg family Virginia six Adeline two and Robert four burned to death when trapped by a blaze in their suburban Philadelphia home. The fire started while their mother Katherine cleaned upstairs as the father prepared to return to work after hospital treatment. Four siblings were away at a summer camp and the mother could not reach the children in time. The fire spread rapidly through the kitchen and home making rescue impossible.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Russell Hagg
sMan
Junk
Virginia
Adeline
Robert
Katherine
Punxsutawney
Doylestown
Waterford Youth Shot While Handling Gun
Biaine Wilcox, 16, son of Gary Wilcox of Waterford, formerly Corry, was shot yesterday while handling a shotgun at home. He was taken to Brie Hospital in serious condition. A cousin was present as the gun discharged.
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Gary Wilcox
Waterford
Corry
Hendling
Shoteon
Ye Brie Hospital
Bia Cohdlion
Ygum
Rider Jolted From Train In Narrow Escape near Center Street
William Arthur Smith, 92, of Omaha, Nebraska, fell from a westbound grain train near Center Street crossing after dozing atop the freight car. He suffered a head cut and a deep hand gash, was taken to hospital for examination, and listed in stable condition as police investigate. He had been summoned for appearance before a Nebraska draft board.
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Seleep
Institutiono
Smiths
Buro, MY
Nebraska City
Near Riot at Erie Gas Station in GRIE Pennsylvania
Aug 22 crowds of hundreds gathered at Herbert Buckle’s gas station in Erie. Police formed a 12-officer squad to quiet the scene after Buckle refused to shut at night, saying he would keep it open to serve customers despite federal curfew guidance.
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Erie Gas Station
Associated Press
Grie
Herbert Blckle
Joseph Lynch
Buckle
Buckie
The
Star
Divided View on Russian War Loan in Congress
Sharp party split marks debate over a potential war loan to Soviet Russia. Senator Danaher warns against American taxpayers funding Soviet needs while Jones signals RFC readiness to extend credit if Russia can repay with raw materials like manganese ore. Senators Thomas and Bailey support aid as a wartime measure, arguing business interests and defeating Germany take priority. Danaher fears a promissory note may bind the United States, and notes potential conflicts with earlier Finland credits.
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Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Russia
Connecticut
Jones
Thomas
D-Uish
Bailey
D- NC
Germany
United States
Comeda
Congress
RFC
Finland
Vandenberg
R-Midh
Tt Janks Nike
Dredge with Twelve Stil ADF Pacific
Twelve defense workers, seeking a pleasant stay in Honolulu, face peril at sea aboard a powerless dredge being blown across the Pacific. The dredge valued at $50,000, owned by Standard Dredging Company of New York, broke from its towing steamer and drifted about 1240 miles east of Honolulu on a navy project mission.
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San Pedro
Wall
Honoluiu
Pacific
Standard Dredging Company of New York
Honolulu
Pittsburgh Labor Union denies gas shortage in West Pa
The Pittsburgh Central Labor Union, representing thousands of workers, declares no gasoline shortage exists in western Pennsylvania and calls for immediate removal of restrictions on gas online sites in the area.
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Pittsburgh
Pittburgh Central Labor Union
Ihouwand Abl Nohists
Westen
Pennsylvania
Gas Rule Confuses Local Dealers Amid War News
German warnings of Warsaw fate rise as city defenses hold. In Cleveland, Mr and Mrs Smith mourn their son-in-law killed in a car crash near their son Kenmore. Funeral planned Monday. Thousands in Leningrad aid Leningrad resistance while Red Army reports high enemy casualties and mass prisoner numbers.
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Spex
Leningrad
Cily
Czariat Weiter
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Bovistaullelin
Red Army
Novgorod
Len
Inginel
Presthé Jorlli
Fornes
Willwun
Aine Euther
Fed
Salen
DNB
Gennes
Britain ready to act as Iran's reply studied
London Aug 2 British officials studied Iran's written reply to banish German techs and tourists from Iran after Shah Reza Khan sent a written answer. Observers doubted full alignment with British Russian demands and warned Britain might move troops into Iran if Tehran refused. Union with Russia and British impatience framed the tense outlook.
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Iran
Associated Press
London
Techniony
Iaa
Teheran
Ts Qiature
Ately
Tran
Jemerantrum
Russia
Ab Neon Val
Tram
Nha
Three Boys Hurt in Route 84 Car Crash Near Canadolita Lake
Three boys were injured, none seriously, when their sulymobile left Route 84 near Canadolita Lake and hit a tree. Donald Nichols 8, William Nichols 11, and Richard Mattkeley 16 were taken to Union City Hospital. They were riding with Robert D. Nichols 16. Nichols tried to pass, the other car turned right, and the Ford sedan struck a tree about 4:45 yesterday afternoon.
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Union City Hospital
Donald Nichols
William Nicols
Npbl
Richard Mattkeley
Tryonville
Dee
Righ
Robert D. Nicol
R. D
Centerville
Nicols
Ford
FDR Extends Service Term by Eighteen Months
President Roosevelt issued an executive order extending military service by 18 months for selectees, reservists, National Guardsmen, and enlisted personnel. The directive applies to those activated under the selective service extension act, affecting EYDE PARK NY and surrounding areas.
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Eyde Park
N.Y
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Replies To Senator Byrd
President Roosevelt told reporters that American defense production was satisfactory overall and warned against misstatements. He disputed Senator Byrd of Delaware claiming production lagged, saying the War Department had verified progress and that Byrd had spoken in error.
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Senator Byrd
Rex Hyde Park
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Byrd
D-Val
Washington
War Department
Ronsevele
Golden Rule Club Plans Guest Night at Concord House
The Golden Rule Club resumes monthly dinners with a guest night on September 1 at Concord Community House. W C Coxtone leads planning. members are urged to bring guests and spouses for an evening of entertainment and a speaker. Local businesses and sponsors include Fil Store Starr Memorial Works Crawford M M Woods Waste P Y York Davivol Fogle Lumber Company Citizens National Bank and Western Auto Store.
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Concord Community House
Golden File Club
Aunolmcontent
Septeiner
Concord Communitid Society
W. C. Cox
Urge 20 Percent Levy On Individual Income
Prof Harley J Lutz of Princeton urged the Senate Finance Committee to approve a 20 percent income tax with exemptions or deductions. He argued such a levy would raise about 7 billion dollars annually versus the House estimate of over 9 billion for revenue measures.
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Washington
Harley J. Lutz
Princeton University
Senate Finance Committee
Gas Station Dismay as Ten Percent Fuel Cut Begins
Gasoline station owners and operators clash over an August 16 fuel rationing plan. Distributors announce a ten percent cut effective August 18, risking shortages and service disruption across stations. Some dealers will suspend operations, others siphon supplies, while a few await a coordinated nationwide action to curb consumption.
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Uinterisis
Jury Deliberations Continue in Davis Trial
In FAWALELEHIA, a federal court jury deliberated over charges against retired Davis. Judge J Warren Davis said he would answer specific questions about testimony while the jurors remained locked in for an overnight session after failing to reach a verdict in about four hours and 165 minutes.
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Fawalelehia
Federe Court
J. Warren Davis
Presidine
Hugh D. Mobein
Boston
Will Not Take Over Ship Yard Jolt Press Conference
President Roosevelt said the government did not want to take over the strife bound Pedersen shipyard at Kearny New Jersey if it could be avoided He noted uncertainty whether the government could avoid moving into the plant where 493000000 in defense shipbuilding has been tied up since August by a strike of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers CIO Two killed on crossing Hazleton Pa A Lehigh Valley train struck a car at a grade crossing near Haridigh killing Mr and Mrs Joseph Evancha aged 11 and 40
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Frou Rans
N.Y
Aub
Hoosevelt
Strie-Bound
Pederal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Kearny
N. J
Defense Shipbuilding
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Hazleton
Joseph Evancha
Lehigh Valley
Haridigh
Russians Checking Assault In Baltic Front War Report
AP dispatch from Moscow notes Red Army in action around Leningrad and Kingisepp as German pressure grows along a wide front. Soviets claim strategic retreat to protect lines while battling near Smolensk Kiev corridor and amid Britain’s calls for Soviet compliance with allied terms. Reports also flag concern over Allied bombing from distant theaters and the risk to operations at Vladivostok.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Teringrad
Russia
Leningrad
Kingisepp
Novgorod
Bern
Riza Khan Publevi
Gomnel
Jape
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