Fragmented sighting yields stray details in vague report
An unclear OCR fragment references police activity near a Pennsylvanian area with names like Corky and Richayd, noting shots, a building lobby, and a suspension. It mentions a street scene at night with a truck and lights, but many words are garbled and specifics remain uncertain.
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Mignol Street
Roy
Erle
Nibert
Lee
F. Th Street
Sterday
Aia Nortiy
Cairo reports Axis advance not yet halted
The British have fallen back about 100 miles from Benghazi under Axis pressure. The Middle East communiqué notes fighting near Maraua, Slonta, and Barce with Axis forces gaining ground while British units, including the 7th Indian Brigade, conduct counterattacks and withdraw east of Barce. Imperial mobile columns at Msus press the offensive, capturing four enemy vehicles as air forces support land operations and bomb transports in the El Agheim area.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Middle East
Maraua
Bengasi
Slonta
Fayther
Bengesi
Derna
Cirenoica
Barce
Tubsumt Eneineer
Msus
Bengast
el Agheim-Agedabis
Reds Driving 60 Mile Wedge Into Ukraine
Moscow reports that Marshal Timoshenko's southern front forces push through minefields and repulse German counterattacks in a wide 30 mile wedge toward Ukraine southwest of Kharkov. Dispatches say Russians have advanced about 80 miles, recapturing towns with secrecy on names while German units are hemmed in. Near Leningrad, German forces conduct broader operations with unspecified duration and scale.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Maarshal
Timoshenko
Ukraine
Karkov
Leningrad
Fair Rent Group Granted Enforcement Power in Corry
The Corry Fall Rent Committee reports rents are generally satisfactory with only two landlord inquiries since its establishment. Rents have stabilized over recent months, leases commonly run to April or May, with renewals or notice clauses set for thirty to sixty days.
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Corry
Rents Rise Ten Percent In Year Across Most Areas
Rents in Gerry rose 10.1 percent from September 1940 to September 1941 per the Works Progress Administration. The survey covers 114 of 116 defense zones with increases from minimal gains in Baton Rouge and New Port to substantial climbs in Starke and Leesville. Boise, Idaho, showed no change, signaling upcoming committee activity. The Mary Rent Committee lists J. J. Desmond, F. Graves, C. Purcell, D. Williams, and F. E. York, with officers Rev. B. Graves, Fred York, and Don Williams. A meeting is set at the Municipal building Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Tenants may protest. landlords may present crises for review. Price-control action boosts committee powers. May 1941 is the fair-rate target.
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Gerry
Works Projects Administration
Amon
Pennsylvania
Baton Rouge
Gallipolis
Ohio
New Port
R. I
Starke
Fla
Leesville
Boise
Idaho
Mary Rent Committee
J. J. Desmond
Fev
F. J. Graves
C. B. Purcell
Don D. Willams
Fred E. York
Rev. BF
J. Graves
Fred B. York
Don D. Williams
Municipal
Ene
Indlords
Crotips
Postmaster reports large sale of auto-use stamps
Postmaster reports more than 2700 federal auto-use stamps issued at the local post office. A large number was distributed during a special Saturday evening hour for automobile owners. A new stamp issue will start in March with price reductions for the rest of the year. The 35 stamp for a year beginning July 1 will be placed on sale, expected in late June.
Japanese Attack on Batan Line Reportedly Scaled Back
Washington reports General MacArthur says Shin Penin sula defenders repulsed latest Japanese assaults with heavy losses. Two divisions the 16th and 11th led the west coast thrusts, while the 142nd Infantry Regiment and others attacked the east coast. Estimated 20 000 troops involved across a 15 to 20 mile front.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Shin Peninsla
Philippines
MacArthur
16Th
War Department
Neva
German Submarine Claims Destruction Off Canada
German broadcasts report a destroyer sunk off the Canadian coast as U boats operate in the north Atlantic. The exact location and details of the attack were not provided in the official communique.
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Canada
Associated Press
Berlin
North Atlantic
Danetia
Navy plans to train 20000 pilots annually with universities
The Navy announced a program to turn out 20 000 air cadets a year with university cooperation. Four regional academies will train candidates, each enrolling 625 monthly, with ground instruction leased by the government. The program aims to meet Roosevelt era aircraft production goals and expand the nation’s pilot force.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Congress
U. S
Roosevelt
Heavy weekend snow causes multiple fender benders in region
The weekend storm dumped the season’s heaviest snow, making roads slick and triggering several non injurious crashes around Titusville and Union City. Paul Johnson of 413 May Avenue Titusville collided with a state highway truck on Route 6 near Range's Corners, with occupant Florbelle Loomis sustaining a forehead contusion but receiving medical care. Additional crashes involved Alot Swanson and Margeret Bartholme at Main and Center, Walter Darnotall and Richard Blount at Center and West Smith, and J. S. Johnson near the U S church, none of which produced injuries beyond minor damage. Johnson faces a reckless driving charge.
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Ising
Paul Johnson
May Avenue
Titusville
State Highway Department
John Hubbell
Union City
Range's
Johnson
Lao
Florbelle Loomis
Pirtefeld
Bila
Fohnson
Alot Swanson
Lurslow
Margeret Bartholme
Main
Center Streets
Bartlaime
Walter Darnofall
West Frederick
North Center
West Smith Street
U. S
Center Street
Chilean election victory signals shift toward pro United States policy
Juan Antonio Rios, 50, defeated former President Carlos Thanes Del Camino with 957,880 votes to 902,033. With 9,000 remaining, Rios led by about 56,000 and pledged full cooperation with the United States. He framed the win as a triumph of democratic ideals and a stand against totalitarian forces, signaling severance of Axis ties by Chile and leaving Argentina as the sole remaining nation in the region with neutral connections.
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Savtiagu
Cuur
Chile
Juan Antonio Rios
United States
Carlos Thanes del Camino
Rios
Thane
Thadea
Argentina
Singapore Defenders Sink Japanese Craft Amid Siege
British headquarters said defenders repelled a Japanese thrust across the Johore Strait by blasting three small enemy boats in the waterway and sinking one. A communiqué noted activity around Singapore Island as authorities prepared for further operations.
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C. Yates McDaniel
Singapore
Johore Strait
Singapore Island
Fear Japs Poison Singapore Water Supply
DeWitt MacKenzie warns that without air reinforcements Japan could blast ashore and even threaten Singapore water supplies from rainwater reservoirs used by about a quarter to three-quarters of a million people. British, Australian and Indian forces tighten defenses as reconnaissance shows Japanese troop movements southward toward the island fortress.
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Singapore
DeWitt MacKenzie
Miesepen
Nto Johore Bahri
London
Malayan
Johore Strait
Malay Peninsula
Paye Twat
Bombings Reported in Johannesburg and Kalgoorlie
Two more bombs exploded in Johannesburg despite threats of the death penalty for saboteurs and arrests after last week’s blasts that cut power to the Rand gold mining area. In Kalgoorlie Australia ten people died and twenty were injured in bomb blasts at a hotel and nearby gold mining center. an unidentified male body was found in a cemetery. Motives unclear.
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Associated Press
Capetown
Union of Soutth Africa
Johannesburg
Rand
Perth
Australia
Sshotel
Hove
Tenter
Kalgoorlie
Perapeareone
Sul
Inga
Boy Burned When Home Destroyed Near Brooks Rotks
Michael Grexa 11, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Grexa, near Brooks Rotks northeast of Spring Creek, was found severely burned after a fire destroyed his home. He was admitted to Corry hospital about 2:50 am and may not recover. The fire’s cause remains undetermined as the Red Cross begins inquiry into the family’s losses.
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Michael Grexa
Brooks
Rotks
Spring Creek
Lvat Lati
Vouiy Gresales
Epitica
Ob Corry
Say
Greva
Umde
Aery Supply Company
Corry
Tel Cross Wen
Sale Of Trill Indicator Co Announced By Pittsburgh Interests
The Trill Indicator Company will be sold to Pittsburgh interests led by W W Trill and L L Vayda. The plant on East South street will continue under the same name with no major changes in management. new machinery will be installed to meet defense needs. The firm, organized in 1900, now employs about ten workers and serves federal contracts for the Liberty Ship program. Also note Sam J. Irvine underwent an appendectomy and is recovering at Corry Hospital.
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Trill Tidientor Company
East South Street
Pittsburgh
Ww. i. Trill
Bator
New Qapers
BR. L Ulrich
L. L. Vayda
Trill Indicator Company
Trill
Axis moves and wartime briefings flash across broadcasts
Berlin dispatches report Hermann Goering, born in July, met Premier Mussolini while inspecting German units in southern Italy, signaling reinforced Axis presence. Malaya dispatches claim Johore Bahru is a target as Jap forces mass near the strait, with flames in Johore Bahru and displacement of civilians. In Washington, motor vehicle permits will shift to new license plates mailed earlier. mail pickup by air remains limited. Roosevelt asks Congress for 500 million dollars for China aid.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichmarshal
Herman Wilhelm Gorring
Mussolini
Italy
Goering
Hily Way
Mediterranean
Libya
Harrisburg
Revenue Department
Aitheri
Williamsport Youth Named Pearl Harbor Warning Receiver
Private Joseph D. Lockard, 19, of Williamsport Pa, reportedly identified by War Department as the soldier who detected Japanese planes approaching Pearl Harbor. Rep Harness said Lockard’s warning was ignored and urged Roosevelt to reward him, while War Dept questioned the identification as a complet e error. His mother said she first learned of his role from Associated Press reports.
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Associated Eyes
Washington
Joseph D. Lockard
Williams- 2oFt
Roosevelt
Ation
War Department
Pearl Harbor
Rep
Hartesn
t-Tad
Locasd
Williamsport
Rep. Harness
Lockard
T Harness
Joseph
Six Bases Attacked in Island Group
A U S sea and air strike hit the Gilbert and Marshall island bases as part of Japan’s offensive. Admiral Nimitz said extensive damage was done and American losses were light. Tokyo reported limited damage with few ships sunk. The operation aimed to ease pressure on Singapore Java and Australia.
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United States
mid-Pacific
Japan
Singapore
Australia
Marshall and
Gilbert Islands
Aba
Johore Strait
Callgno
Java
Australis
Hint United Tates
Armerican
P 15
Wael Ragion
Honolulu
Bed
Chester W. Amita
Paciii
TS. Navy
Tapanese
Central Pacific
Adimira Nimitz
Marshall
Gilbert Tsluride
Jones
puRhi
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Rommel
REDS
Fair Rent Group
Batan Line
Tokyo
Comei
Luzon
Batan
Marivales
Wowumae
Latan
Navy Department
Anthopolis
Middle West
Pittsfield
Father
Trill Indicator CO
Lotol Company
W. L. Trill
J. Irvine
Sam J. Irving
Aero Supply Company, Inc
Corry Hospital
Burlin
Malaya
Johore Bahru
Smith W. Purilum
Jen Hovsevelt
China
White House
Rayurn
Dutch Indies
Japanan Imperial “Headquarters
United States Pacific Heer
Monunnig
Cuttak
Hshmetts
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