Pawnbrokers Struggle as War Curbs Lending and Supplies
New York features story notes pawnbrokers hold cash but few borrowers. Many former customers are in service or wartime jobs, reducing redemptions and boosting public auctions. With ceilings on prices, brokers struggle to cover costs after Pearl Harbor era demand subsides.
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Arlene Wole
New York
Wer
Pearl Harbor
David Cohn
Pawnbrokers’ Association of
New York City
Ledu
Jial
Point value changes for cheese and canned milk announced
The Office of Price Administration announced new ration point values for September. Group cheeses rise from 8 to 10 points per pound and condensed evaporated milk drops to one point per pound. Canned milk totals shift from one point per can to two points for three cans, while creamery butter stays at 16 points per pound and process butter rises to 12 points. Overall civilian meat supply is slated to be 2.1 percent larger than August, with higher-grade meat costs down 10 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Wat Food Administration
DPA
Jamestown plans tax sale ads to unload city lots
Aug. 31 report shows Jamestown city council tax sale committee aims to auction 34 of 39 improved residential properties, with 101 delinquent taxes properties sold so far this year for 51,420 dollars. L1 houses fetched 29 35 and 90 vacant lots 121 485.
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Jamestown
Martin Samuelson
Voice of the People letter on wartime celebration sobriety
A reader urges a sober wartime celebration when Germany folds. The letter suggests closing saloons and clubs to curb rowdyism, notes Japan's actions in Asia, and calls for prayerful thanks and divine guidance as American troops die in the Far East.
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Voice of the People
Evening Journal
Germany
Japan
China
Burma
Dutch East Indies
Far East
Federal Judge orders Sunshine Packing to show cause in Pittsburgh
Federal Judge R M Gibson in Pittsburgh orders Sunshine Packing Co of North East to appear September to show cause why an order should not be entered prohibiting bids to manufacture impure foods in a case brought by the State Attorney General and federal injunction action against the North East plant.
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North East
Sunshine Packing Co
R. M. Gibson
Pittsburgh
In separate complaint U S Attorney seeks injunctive action against bi Gas pany
A U S Attorney asks a Dauphin County court in Harrisburg to restrain bi Gas pany from interstate shipping and selling food in Pennsylvania. The suit mirrors a state case led by Attorney General James H Duff. A hearing is set for September 7 as Duff seeks a temporary injunction. He claims the defendant’s plant operates unsanitarily, rendering finished products diseased contaminated filthy and unwholesome.
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United States
Bi Gaspany
James H Dff
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Duff
Dewey Proposal on International Control of Ruhr Postwar
Governor Dewey urged after the war the Ruhr valley be placed under international control to curb German coal and steel power. He cited the Saar arrangement after World War I where a coal region was governed by the League of Nations plan with a future vote.
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Saar
Rubr
Dewey
Ruhr Valley
Germany
Uder
Shar Valley
France
League of Nations
Rie
Pittsburgh
Unidy aspirants seek cooperative path at Dumbarton Oaks
Debates on a forward looking international effort reflect critics cautioning against neglecting past costs and the need for broad teamwork. The piece notes a world grown tightly interconnected and warns that conflicts elsewhere ripple globally.
Daily Dozen Warns of Rheumatic Fever Dangers
The Medical Society of Pennsylvania highlights rheumatic fever as a major cause of heart disease in children and adults. It stresses early signs like joint pains and fever, urging prompt medical evaluation, temperature tracking, and blood sedimentation tests to prevent permanent heart damage.
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Rome
United States
Monnet
Tests of Freedom and Constitutional Guarantees Across Nations
A fragmentary discussion quotes Witstan Thurehill and Churchill on freedom tests. It questions rights to express opinions and oppose government, independent courts, protection of the poor and individuals, and the danger of police or single party control, citing global examples and constitutional guarantees.
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Witstan Thurehill
Italy
Wall Ue
Liaquily
Toll
Striyig
Mer
Tke
Gestapo
Naz
Hiotiider
Mitr
Churchill
Dudge Kahin
Fragmented trivia quiz questions about geography and history
A garbled list of quiz prompts asks about locations in France and Bermuda, authors of best sellers, capital cities, plant/animal terms, historical empires, Gothic landmarks, medical slang, and a misquoted Burns line, with incomplete items and unclear formatting.
Polish Troops Capture Pesaro in Fast Invasion
Adriatic port Pesaro fell to Polish forces after a bitter battle across the Gogla river. Germans counterattacked but were repulsed with heavy losses. Allied fronts report swift Polish advances west of Goglia and ongoing stiff resistance near main German strongholds in northern Italy.
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Associated Press
Pesta
Gogla
Pesato
Eighth Army
Goglia
Une
Gendle Hne
Lgly
Allied airmen sink and damage 23 Japanese ships
Allied airmen claim sinking or damaging 23 Japanese vessels in operations around Paramushiro and nearby positions. Liberator bombers hit airfields on Two Jima and Venus, with raids on Nauru and other Pacific targets. Chinese and Allied forces press bombardment and air attacks to halt Japan's push into southeast China.
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Army
Paramushira
Kot
Macarthir
Gera
Bodla
Ion
Nimits
Jima
Volcano Islands
Tokyo
Pagan
jMoen
Truk’ Atoll
Sid Ponape
Caroline Navy
Nauru Island
Carolines
Marshalls
China
Japan
Nuhing
Hengyane
Raiway Juhelion
Chumeking
Lishui
Shanghai
Amoy
Art Metal Worker Hurt in Jamestown Fall Incident
Peter A Carlson age 19 an employee in the shipping department of Art Metal Construction Company was injured after a fall on a shipping platform in Jamestown He was carried by city ambulance to W G A Hospital to determine the extent of his injuries An Army inspector found him on the platform He had worked for the company ten years
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Jamestown
Peter A Carlson
Art Metal Construction Company
Wattsburg youths prepare for livestock judging contest
Erie County Agent Paul S Crossman announces the annual livestock judging contest for youths ages 12 to 18 in Wattsburg. Three classes horses cattle and hogs will be judged with prizes of 4 80 2 and 1 dollars for first through fourth. Contestants must be Erie County residents and admission is refunded. The event begins at 10 00 am Friday September 1.
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Wanaboune
Aug
Paul S. Crossman
Erie County
Fatt Association
Truman to Launch Campaign Tonight in Lamar Missouri
Sen. Harry S. Truman will address supporters at the Barton County Court House in Lamar after Democrats name him their vice presidential candidate. A five minute speech follows, with live network broadcasts beginning at 10:30 p.m. (CWT).
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Frese Lamar
Lamar
Truman
Barton County Court House
Sen
Harry S. Truman
Sei
Connally
Unscrupulous Remedies Split Off as Back Pain Cure
Vague old text hints at dubious remedies for backaches and kidney concerns. It references Doan's Pills and related advice, urging readers to consider unverified treatments and discuss options with others. The passage implies skepticism toward uncertain medical claims and emphasizes caution.
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