Australian cruiser Sydney sinks Raider Steiermark
London December 2 reports say the Australian cruiser Sydney sank the German raider Steiermark after a gunfight but was lost with all hands. Next of kin were informed November 25. The Steiermark, raider No. 41, had sunk nine ships in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
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Associated Press
London
Sydney
Steierfark
John Curtin
Canberra
Naval Road
HM. 3
Ministry of Information
Selion
H. M
Steiermark
Kormoran
Cape Verde Islands
South Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Admiralty
Singapore
Curtin
Hanburg
Germany
Hwo Airerife
Hese
Australia
Emden
Cocos Tolands
Mediterranean
Bartolomeo Colleoni
Spring Creek Hunter Killed City Tax Rate Unchanged
City council votes to issue general obligation bonds amounting to 18000 to fund street and department equipment including a heavy grader and new plow truck. Bond sale expected by mid January with maturity from 1944 to 1951. Purchases await bond sale and enabling legislation. Continued on Page Three.
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Spring Creek
Poids
Lee
Brst
Pinance
Sandbue
T Ie City
Aps Pargivs
Edwin J. Lewis Named Head of School Board
Edwin J. Lewis elected president of the Board of Education for the coming year at the annual reorganization meeting held at the Library. Glen M. Wood and H. R. Haight won two of the three newly elected directors. Clarence E. Shoop was re elected and will be administered the oath at next week’s meeting. Austin H. Johnson elected vice president, replacing Mrs. B. C. Barnes. The new board plans second Monday meetings, and accepted a federal grant for bus transportation from Fairhaven to southside schools with $1.20 per district allocation. Turben’s Auto Service bus will be used as needed. The old board met prior to the continuation in Page Eight.
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Edwin J. Lewis
Board of Education
Humana Lastorrenith
Glen MN
Wood
Fart R. Haight
Clarence E. Shoop
Qpas
Mr. Lewis
Cleve FR. Morton
Austin H. Johnson
B.C. Barnes
Hiemon H
Fairhaven
Southside
Turben
Columbus
New British fleet arrives at Singapore
Britain’s new three thousand ton battleship Prince of Wales steamed into Singapore’s naval base today leading a portion of an expanded eastern fleet. The vessel carried Admiral Sir Tom Phillips and will be joined by other units as the Eastern fleet grows following its role in the sinking of the Bismarck last May.
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Singapore
Britain
Prince of Wales
Great
Royal Navy
Tom Phillip
China
British Act In East Shanghai Bulletin
British sources say the Admiralty ordered British China coast shipping to proceed at once to Hongkong. Pittsburgh appeal denied by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on conspiracy and perjury convictions. Predictions of British declarations of war against Romania and Hungary by week’s end. A deer is shot near St Marys, pa, the animal protected by state law. German navy reports say ships and naval craft sunk in November. Lefty Gomez cites deer-hunting quest as unsuccessful. Marines evacuated from Shanghai under Roosevelt orders aboard President Madison and President Beckson. Deer season hunting accident injures a 21 year old near Lock Haven, Pa.
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Shanghai
China Coast
Peok Ceed
Hongkong
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
ST. Marys
Pennsylvania
Berlin
Nave
Germany
Anegu
Britain
Manila
United States
Roose Royoll
Madison
Beckson
Lock Haven
Ps. der
James Boone
Howard R. D
Boone
Look Haven
Extra trains ready for Philadelphia holiday operation
The Pennsylvania Railroad prepared 200 extra trains this month to ensure soldiers and travelers reach holiday destinations on time. The line added more cars and ordered extra Pullmans to accommodate an anticipated east holiday crowd and seat over 300000 passengers at once.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Yevard
Theline
Land
Raymond Shawl Dies In Hunting Accident Near Spring Creek
Northwestern Pennsylvania records its first hunting fatality of the 1941 deer season on the Tlownh farm near Sea Spine Creek. Raymond Shawl, 45, of Spring Creek, was shot and killed by companion Wayne Lillie, 16, of Union City High School, when the youth’s shotgun discharged while hunting pumpkin balls. Lillie was released on own recognizance pending further investigation. no charge is expected. Shawl, father of two, worked at Thompson-Bihw Maple Products of Corry and died minutes after the wound. The incident occurred as both hunters walked through woods on the Clough foray. Shawl reportedly raised his gun, and Lillie instinctively raised his own shotgun, which discharged as the trigger slipped. The case was investigated by Warren coroner Ed Lowrey and Private Fobes of the Warren detail. Continued on Page Six.
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Pennsylvania
Tlownh
Sea Spine Creek
Shoolly
Raymond Shaw
Spring Creek
Wayne Lillie
Union City High School
Lille
Shaw
Snonyplaye
Thompson-Bihtw Maple Products Company
Corry
Lillie
Offie Jlackean Hilvest
Huge Ford plant thefts linked to Detroit Chicago New York ring
Associated Press reports FBI agents seized 30 men in Detroit Chicago and New York connected to a parts theft ring at Ford plants. J Edgar Hoover said parts stolen could total up to 3 000 000 or 4 000 000 while one couple admitted purchasing stolen parts worth over 500 000.
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Associated Press
Washington
FBT
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Fort Motor Company
J. Edgar Hoover
Tts
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Michigan
Corry Youth Joins Marine Corps Recruit Training
Floyd A. McKuhn aged 17 of West Wayne Street a Gerty High School student enlisted in the U S Marine Corps at Buffalo yesterday He was assigned to Parris Island DC for six weeks of recruit training and will receive a 10 day furlough after training
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Corry
Marine Corps
Floyd A. McKuhn
West Wayne Street
Gerty High School
U. S. Marine Corps At
Buffalo
McKuhn
Parris Island
D. C
East Coast
Churchill Calls For Greater Conscription In War Debate
London report: Prime Minister Churchill urges expanded conscription amid wartime crisis. He warns that Britain faces intensified military needs and calls for extending service to unmarried women under review, with Parliament considering new measures to bolster forces. The speech highlights risks of long war and emphasizes national resolve.
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Prony
London
Bee
Geneéuse Wien
Houses of Commons
Britain
Merchants Plan Holiday Decor and Santa Arrives Nights
Merchants push holiday plans at a Golden Rule Club dinner discussing decorations for the business district and the Santa arrival schedule. Arrangements for the open evenings include toy donations and festive events for local children as December 17 approaches.
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Serta Claus
Golden Rule Club
Santa Chis
Cotabus
Community Aid Society
Seeviel
Santa
A.O. Sandbiye
Harnedelhal
Jey
Mortis Chaphiy Vo
Philips
Crawford M Wooils
Poe
A. O Sandburg
Howell Powell
Russell Briggs
Coury Bruge
Supply Co
W. W. Waterhowe
Morgomery Ward
Paye Ds Perry
Exall Druks
Branley Kasper
Thon C Wil- Masas
Tames P. Sullivany
Hold Driver After Crash East of City
Johe Udefewien B D y Younes ville faces a Columbus hearing this afternoon before Tus lee of the Pesce Perry Mead on a barge of peckless driving. The incident arose from a Friday morning crash on Route 6 east of Co Jast. He reportedly sidewiped an auto driven by Robert Mucha of Kingston en route to Detroit.
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Johe Udefewien
Younesville
Tus Lee
Pesce Perry Mead
Columbus
Co Jast
Robert Mucha
Kingston
Detroit
Roosevelt presses Japan moves in Pacific talks
President Roosevelt directed a broad inquiry to Japan through Ambassador Nomura and Special Envoy Saburo Nomura seeking explanations for recent Japanese military actions. Secretary Hull outlined US policy while Nomura and Temiaki discussed the stalled talks with Secretary Welles. the conference lasted 46 minutes with no disclosure of details.
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Ascuckited
Washington
Roosevelt
China
Tale Department
Shere
Hishisabira
Sabie Tyra Ho
Sumner Welles
Yuk
Hs Man Hal
Nomura
Welles
Temiaks
Hull
United States
Japan
Pacific
Stimson
Navy
Knox
City Council Approves Purchase of 195 Miller Meters
The City Council last night adopted a measure introduced by Safety Director Tchard Rossbacher to buy 195 Miller manual parking meters from Duncan Meter Corporation at $65 each, totaling $6,825. The purchase follows a six months trial period.
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Tchard Rossbacher
Duncan Meter Corporation
City Council Sets 1942 Budget With 80 124 Allocation
Corry council approves an 80 124 tax funded budget for the coming year. Millage remains 440. City finances show increases in assessments and spending for public works and police, with penalties and park meters funded. The plan allocates funds to departments and outlines salary adjustments and operational costs.
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Council
Corry
Bill No. Gho
A. O. Sandburg
wevtewRl
Fairhaven
Artmons
Bucks Bagged by Seven Hunters in Opening Deer Drive
A deer season report details several bucks bagged near Unity Grove and Beaverdam. Hunters named include Paul Harlbur, Phillip Wade, Floyd McElroy, and Lawrence Thombkins with scores ranging from 7 to 10 points and weights up to 150 pounds. Additional names cited include Robert Bogert and W. Chaven.
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Iktiaum
Floyd McElroy
Cedar Bear
Sheffield
Lawrence Thombkins
Beaverdam
Tbs
Hermit Springs
Buswartt Toymini
Meme Finsure
Russians Shot In Jap Border Clash Report
Tokyo dispatch says two Russian soldiers were killed when five patrols crossed the Manchukuo border about 40 miles northwest of Vladivostok. Japanese account places the crossing 29 miles south of Tungning. Three Russians survived by retreating into Soviet territory as frontier clashes continue in the area.
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Tokyo
Marlehukuo-Siteria
Vindivostok
Orsay
Pomel
Ailisatch
Hsinkine
Manclmio
Eceucy
Tungning
Ant Riuning
Columbus Reports 111 for Red Cross Fund
Columbus reports a total of 111.90 pledged to the Red Cross RAM Call. Three sections are incomplete and none are expected to be completed until the full report is received. The nearby town showings are notable for residents and date man committees in charity.
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Colwnbus
Red Cross
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Bielermark
Raider NO. 41
Parramatta
Gomez
Dee
William Aul
Heras
Raymond Shawl
Clough Farm
FORD
Churchill
Eric Shuuesav
Mowly Ehinbiem
Brilbay Campire
Bundid
Pheter Paw
Aries Sevice
State Dept
Kurusu
Far East
Leland
Rezegh
Rostov
Moscow
Capittal
VICHY
Tress
Adolf Hitler
Ukraine
Rostov-on-Don
Azov
Conisiisar SA
Basro
Negegh
Gerry Panner
Sofia
Roshay
Red Fury
Stalinogersk
Minsenw
Ewaldsats Isletet
Msuin
Tenn
Eutler
Geoman
Systei
cVieny Moritorites
Marchal Petain
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Staint
Wsell
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