Britain’s Bomber Boss Blunt But An Outstanding Go-getter
The article profiles Air Chief Marshal Arthur Harris, head of Bomber Command, highlighting his blunt but effective leadership. It notes his tireless work ethic, readiness to sack or employ, and singular focus on bombing to win WWII. Harris is depicted as tough, driven, and devoted to the mission, preferring American slang and blunt candor over politeness.
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Britain
Blunt
WI Hawkins
London
Aus
Arthur
Marla
Addy Anbuirinn
Ybert
Borris
Lancasters
Jilmost Eyes
Doen
Ke Os
Jdneell
al Marsial
Bomber Command
Sebrauly
Hays
Canent
Huble
Humber
Germany
Japan
Tre C. Baker
Europe
Jamestown sewer project is rejected by 2 vote margin
Aug 30 Jamestown reports a refer endum on a 1 million sewer upgrade failed by 459 to 357 with 10 blank ballots. Mayor Roberts and officials express disappointment while critic Milt Bissell calls for reconsideration. Next steps include surveying firms for a preliminary sewer system study costing about 9500.
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Jamestown
Iimr
Milt A. Bissell
Democratic Enint Committee
Yidiénlong
Foresty
Coline
Rationing Problems from Book 2
The document lists rationing details for meat cheese and other goods, noting stamp validity dates and exemptions. It mentions stamps for fruits vegetables, hawk books, shoes, gasoline, fuel oil and food provisions with various expiration dates.
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Willie Valld
Sligar
Paris
For Sale Gadgets and Household Items Mixed In Classifieds
Multiple short sale notices list items such as a gas stove washing machine phonograph piano and shotgun with contact details in Columbus Pa and nearby areas. Listings include household appliances furniture a fence control piano bench and a single barrel shotgun with varying conditions and pickup or contact information.
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Wright St
Marshall Adams
Columbus
Turben
Barton
Box
Surin Creek
Studin Guueh
Soul St
Phome
Ti Pond Paperry
West Band Street
C. A. Christensen
R. D
Capital and risk spark a GOP pro growth view in 1980s tone
Lil¢ Johnston of the United States Chamber of Commerce argues that the capital supply must be rehired to sustain a free economy. He warns that if risk capital dries up the economy could falter, drawing on 1920s strikes and 1880s unrest as historical parallels. Russell Weisman counters that capital creation matters more than postwar jobs.
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Lil¢ Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Jsdale
T& Said
Lake
Duck Alexander
Atlénea
Russell Weisman
Fead
Bis Devi
Johnston
Shifting Ideologies In a Captain Rickenbacker View
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker says Russia trends rightward while the United States leans left with liberal or radical shifts. He warns if both continue, Russia could become the world’s greatest democracy and the US move could meet near the middle. He cautions forecasting the era as major parties and leaders approach next year’s election.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
United States
Russia
Polley
Vanishing Teachers Voice Shock Over School Standards
Professor Willard Waller of Columbia University says the loss of teachers to service and women leaving teaching worsens education. Small communities struggle to find trained staff or close schools, causing juvenile discipline and poorer instruction. The article urges renewed pride and professional spirit in teaching to restore standards.
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Frof
Willard ‘Waller
Columbia University
Uxeas
Americas
Prom Journal tiles and city race for Brown on council
Twenty years ago notes show Clyde P Brown seeks a two year City Commission seat without opposition while a tie to a prom event and local business changes are noted. A break in theft at Corry Fibre Purity Company and a fatal freight accident near Cambridge Springs are reported alongside social events and a Boy Scouts gathering at Brokenshew Park.
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White
Vofvn
Thas
Clyde
Brown
Frank F. Hulenesoy
Hutah Street
Erie
Cambridge Springs
Radium Dangers and Protective Measures Cited
A historical notice warns of radium's dangers in medical and industrial use. It notes unpredictable injuries from exposure, with some workers harmed after long-term handling and others after brief contact. Advice emphasizes distance, shielding, and careful handling to reduce risk.
Seven Quiz Puzzles From Pave Six Answers
Asks about PAW war agency and League of Nations fate and names actors with thousand faces. Includes language conversion, mythological power, wartime occupation truth, U.S. censorship abroad, and old colonial school history. Ends with car game and a cryptic final phrase.
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League of Nations
United States
Fragmentary note on war bonds and chemical warfare gear
A damaged fragment mentions swindowns nesters in the west and birds wintering in Brazil and Argentina. It references underage buildings, Alaska, and an $18.75 War Bond payment of principal items for an a fully chemied warfare outfit, allegedly tied to a held telephone.
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UIT
Choy
Jn Brwail
Argentina
Alaska
Truck overturns three times near GE plant collision
A truck driver escaped injury when his vehicle overturned three times at the intersection of B Lake Road and East Lake, near the General Electric entrance. The other car driven by Madeline Blenner, Lake Road, RD 7, westbound on East Lake, left the roadway into the GE site. Damages to both vehicles are estimated at 200 dollars.
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Wie
Auriu
Swan Street
Dunkirk
N. C
Mir
B.lake Road
General Electric Co
Newell
Mvs
Madeline Blenner
Lake Road
East Lake
General Electric
Bradford Youth Dies From Injuries In Crash
Bradford Pa Aug sn Wel ter Schwabenbauer sixteen died in Bradford Hospital Saturday from injuries suffered Friday night when crushed beneath an automobile he was riding in went down a hill at Wrights Corners. Paul Wakeland eighteen and James Bils of Oxford were slightly injured. The dead boy was a junior in Otte township new school and was working with his father on an oil lease during summer vacations.
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Bradford
Welter Schwabenbauer
Ani
Wrights Corners
Miles
Here
Paul Wakeland
James Bils
Oxford
Otte Township
Tiew School
Four Flying Fortress Crews Rescued On Mediterranean Raid
Four Flying Fortress crews were rescued after the August shuttle raid in the Mediterranean. Eighty-two aviators were brought back by rescue services with only one requiring medical attention. The operation marked an anniversary of European air raids and highlighted bomber activity in the North Africa and Allied theater.
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Pemiuiney Tees
London
Aili
Lnst
Negenalieg
Aupust 1
Mediterranean
Alrsea Rescue Bervica
Servis Baldyolla
Rewensawe
Two Jamestown Residents Hurt in Head on Collision
Aug 30 Jamestown residents Mrs. Frederick W. Hyde 78 and her son in law Gale L Cheury 59 of 334 East Wik gives are in Victory hospital Tackawanfa with critical injuries after a head on crash on the Halbire turnpike at Dana street Lackawanna. Mrs Hyde suffers concussion and scalp wounds while Mr Cheney has broken ribs and other injuries. Opposing drivers Herman Harmon 44 and William Boone 22 of Lackawanna sustained cuts and bruises. Investigating officers Lieut Gerald Molons and Patrolman Louis Damstetter reported the northbound vehicle was driven by Mr Cheney. the other car by the Negro drivers.
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Jamestown
Frederick W. Hyde
Gale L. Cheury
East Wik
Lady At Victory Hospital
Tackawan
Cheney
Mas
Hyde
Negenes
Herman Harmon
Wiliam Boone
Lackawanna
Halbire Turnpike
Dana Street
Lieut
Gerald
Hamot to Train 55 More Nurses
Hamot Hospital receives approval to train fifty five additional student nurses under Bolton Act funds. W Nilt States allocation of 81,808 funds the project for the period ending June 30 1948. Dr K H van Hoven and board officials coordinate with Edinboro College for the preparatory program beginning mid July and ending September 15.
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Wnlt
Bolton
Hamel
Shes
Sabwday
Artin
Neary
Board of Rectors
Hamat
W. F. Draper
Tener
Wie
K. H van Hoven
Balnboro
German Forces in Surprise Retreat Amid Donbas Push
Soviet troops broke through in the Denwis basin salient advancing seven miles and recapturing 50 villages including a key railroad junction near Lyutiotin west of Kharkov. Aimed to encircle Naz i bases south and west of Izharkov while another spearhead neared Hrasnograd, the drive sought to sever the Donbas front and threaten the Dnieper region near Dniepropetrovsk.
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Denwis
Russia
Lyutiotin
Kharkov
Kursk
Fiev Lve
Izharkov
Hrasnograd
Grive
Orel
Voroshilograd
Dnieper
Dniepropetrovsk
Naat
Donels
Anti Hitler Revolt Rumors Stir in Bulgaria
A 1918 era dispatch discusses possible Bulgarian unrest if Germany falters and the monarchy shifts toward socialist forces tied to Russia. The report notes Bulgarian leaders weigh border control as a means to hold land and influence amid political tensions. Treasury data show August receipts and expenditures, with the total debt rising over prior period.
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Leo
Russia
Bulgaria
Markets stock and produce report from New York and Pittsburgh aug 30
Market notes from New York and Pittsburgh dated August 30 show first receivers selling prices for eggs and related receipts, with shippers and jobbers outlining paying prices. Pittsburgh reports fair demand for apples and potatoes with No 1 and specific regional quotes, while Buffalo livestock markets describe hogs, cattle, and calves with price ranges and trends amid overall slower activity.
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U. S
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Jersey
Long Island
Buffalo
Tostly
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