State Guard Mobilization Signals Regional Drill
State Guard Company A from this city will mobilize for a weekend test with the 16th Regiment Starz Guard. The exercise, starting Saturday night and continuing into Sunday, involves Corry guardsmen joining forces with Meadville and trained privates to form a field kitchen and conduct convoy maneuvers toward an oil and wheat region.
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Zerry Whit
6Th Regiment
Oil City
16Th Regiment
Starz Guard
Paptan Guy Abbey
Porter
Hes
Corry
State Armory
Corry Unié
Wuardssmen
Matin
Meadville
New American Bomber Blasts Bonins as Tokyo Warns
AP dispatch reports new American bombers striking Bonin Islands near Tokyo while Japan’s premier Koshiro warns the enemy seeks a chance to strike at homeland. Liberators sink two cargo ships and set a third ablaze on Chichi Jima along Bonins defenses. MacArthur raids target Mindanao and Halmahera causing fires as China fights to halt advancing forces.
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Banine
Tokyo
Kosso
Topi
Radio
Dima
Chester ‘Nimitz
Chieh Jina
Bonin Island
Japan
Tokyo Radio
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Mindanado
Mac— Arthur
Dayao
Halmahera Island
Heniyang
Nazi Balkan collapse signals quick freedom for Yugoslavia and Greece
A London radio report says Romania's capitulation follows a swift Soviet advance toward Bucharest. German and Swedish sources vary, citing Berlin countermeasures and blame on Russia, Turkey, and Bulgaria for Rome’s exit. Romanian forces reportedly fought with Soviet troops as Bulgaria faces northern pressure.
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Warsaw
Red Army
Loman
Feonsier
Wrady
Wered
Dynnasin
Galati Gay
Buchrests
Obhe Ploest
Il Danbe
Hittler
Tighiin
Cetaten-Atha
Ariel
Romania
Rev
Moldyvia
Hessarabia
Lea
Nagis
East Prussia
Garmatt
Lomza
Ranother- HO
Coroscow
Riga
Associated Press
London
Bucharest
Turkey
Germany
Yugoslavia
Greece
Patot
Nua
Antonescht
Bufiti
Berlin
Aftonbladet
Stockholm
Bulgaria
Sparta Gunner Wounded on His 50th Mission Over Europe
Staff Sgt. Lawrence R. Penoyer of Spartansburg, aged 29, flew his 50th mission over Europe. His gun crew supported raids from western France to Vienna and Bucharest. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart after a harrowing shot through the waist and multiple repairs, with two months’ hospital recovery. His wife Laura and two young sons live in Spartansburg.
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Lawrence R. Penoyer
Frederick C. Penoyer
Rome Township
Spartansburg
Europe
Laura Lb. Penoyer
Norman
Edward
Erie
France
Balkans
Loulon
Vienna
Austria
Floestl
Romania
Nathan
RAF
Allroad
Graff
Tudtory
Wiener-Neustadt
Tama
Nick
Werner-Neustad
Gun parts stolen in Philadelphia theft of Navy rocket gun components
Parts for Navy rocket guns valued at 800 dollars were stolen from a truck in Philadelphia. The components were loaded in a cardboard container and placed near a manufacturing plant for Navy delivery but disappeared before reaching the destination. Police and FBI agents are pursuing leads.
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Philadelphia
Navy
FEY
Paris Paris Paris Liberation News Bulletin
Associated Press bulletins report President Roosevelt praising French and Allied commanders for Paris liberation. Senate committee members urge end of lend lease at war’s end, while German forces reportedly paraded through Paris amid civilian killings. War casualties for five invasion days total 1,221 dead or missing and 1,254 hospitalized.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Paris
Loay
Thierilliant
Senate
Doreigh
Connally
D-Tex
George
Dga
Stimson
France
Associated Pres
London
Aue
Supreme Headquarters
Weld
Supreme Command
Alfind Troups
Ger
Tonhower
Bivartuartere
Supreme
Patria Wall
Lueety
Pickets Patrol Pennsylvania Coal Pits to Win Recognition
Pittsburgh dispatch reports pickets patrolled several Pennsylvania bituminous coal pits after shutting down two additional mines to press for supervisor Workers union recognition. The spreading strike vote schedule within two weeks targets pits in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The Rochester and Pittsburgh Company mines in Luzerne and Robinsdale, with about 200 men, are cited along with minor wage figures, as western Pennsylvania miners total around 8,700.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Rochester & Pittsburgh Company
Luzerne
Reni
Snndale
Fourteen Women Workers Released From C1 Plan at Corry Damestown Plant
The Corry Damestown plant dismissed fourteen women from a special night shift in the press and ammunition box department this week. Company offices indicated further curtailment was anticipated as wartime orders backlog was reduced and more layoffs could follow.
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Rae Ea LY
Corry-damestown
State Police Substation to Remain Here in Corry
The district headquarters in Lawrence Park announced Lieut Bricker confirmed the Corry police substation will stay in operation. Abandonment plans for the Corry post and transfer of officers were canceled and telephone and utility services will continue. The decision may affect American Legion quarters used for police HQ and a liquor license application by the Legion is pending.
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Harrisburg
Waterhouse
George Bloom
Martin
Cal
W. Wilhelm
Police
Corry
American Legion
Legion
Relief conference in Harrisburg aims for uniform welfare policy
In Harrisburg on August 24 regional leaders from 19 states gather to seek a uniform method for administering relief and to advance welfare legislation. Chairman Franklin H. Lichtenwalter says states are ready to draft proposals and hopes to start in January when most state legislatures are in session.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Franklin H. Lichten- Walter
Soldier Honored on Birthday With 28 Months Service
Private Thomas Dollegan, who guarded Japanese prisoners in the Southwest Pacific, is honorably discharged after 28 months of Army service. He enlisted at age 17 and is from Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Thomas ] Dollegan
South
West Pacific
Finns Weigh New Peace Moves With Moscow
Stockholm reports Aug 24 that Finland eyes possible armistice moves as UK and U S pressure and German influence mix. Finnish sources say Procope warned parliament of anti Russian sentiment in the United States amid a diplomatic push toward peace talks with Russia's allies.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Wit Hudtay
Helsinki
Mystigh
Gripwnerg
Secon Teilo
Romania
Baron W Manerhein
Wrevi
Finland
United States
Hjalmar Procupe
Fom
France
Russia
Imiy Meres
U. S
Procope
Washington
Iml
Soldier Vote Could Swing 1944 Election Outcomes
An Associated Press survey notes soldier absentee ballots may decide several states after election day. Nebraska, Pennsylvania, California and Missouri could cast all or part of their electoral votes post election, with delays potentially influencing President Roosevelt or Dewey outcomes.
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Associated Press
New York
Beraiie fLatates
cAanyi
Nebraska
Ronser Weller
Thomaas B. Dewey
Pennsylvania
California
Missouri
Wilson
Cristlis Evans Hughes
Colorado
Ole Plentorul
Delaware
Plorisia
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Utah
Washington
Gabreski Safe. US Ace Reported Missing in War
The War Department announced that Francis Gabreski, 25, America’s top ace, is safe after being reported missing in action in Germany. The Oil City, Pennsylvania native tallied 34 confirmed kills, with 22 over the air.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Ang
Francis Gabreski
America
Fuhr
Germany
Gabresii
Oil City
Hint Hungary In New Crisis
London reports Hungary faces a new political crisis as puppet regime turmoil and party divisions surge. The cabinet reshuffle and internal strife are described amid international commentary on potential shifts in Hungary’s government and alignment.
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Hungary
Iby
London
Romania peace move accelerates postwar security talks
From Washington Aug 24 evidence in Romania signals Hitler’s Europe in retreat and pushes Dumbarton Oaks toward early decisions on a new world security organization. British delegates urge a pact that spans the postwar era, aiming for rapid cooperation among Britain, the United States, Soviet Union, and China to enforce peace after the war. The plan delays a permanent agency until smaller nations can contribute and critique proposals. Also reported is Treasury data showing receipts and expenditures with a notable debt total and daily increases.
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Associated Press
Washington
Romania
Hitler
Europe
Dumbarton Oaks
Boulwer World Security Organization
Alexander Cadogan
Security Organization
Moscow
Dubarton Oaks
Roosevelt
Ghurchill
Stalin
French Patriots Take Control Across Lyon Region
Allied advances in France accelerate as Seventh Army reaches Swiss border and Paris area, while French patriots reportedly seize Lyon region and Perpignan. Gen Jacques le Clerc leads Paris forces, with Lt Gen Bradley coordinating U.S. units to push through and defend gains amid negotiations with German forces.
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London
Adolf Hitler
France
Alexander M. Patch
Seventh Army
Mediterranean
George S. Patton
Third Army
Sens
Paris
Cruxee
Algiers
Atlantic
Patch
Marseille
Rhone
Salon
Arles
Lyon
Perpignan
Gulf of Inp
Bris
Jacques le Clerc
le Clerc
Chugres de Guaille
le Clare
Ratice
Boyle
Associated Press
George
Patton
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England
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Ar Mar
Enith Har
Pombeer
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Tnt
Qilage
Ake
Mindanao
Balkan
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Cadogan
Wasmington
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