Churchill's urn returns as war tension tightens
London reports stir as Churchill's urn is received after a 10,000 mile air tour of Africa and the Middle East. British and American leaders push for a fast invasion of Europe while Russia presses the offensive. The Times signals urgency noting any delay could extend the war another year. Churchill arrives in London aboard a special train amid greetings from family and officials. He proclaims, I feel splendid, thwart a perfect flight.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
North Africa
Middle East
Cryory
Beaverbick
Daily Express
Britain
America
Daily Mall
Europe
Casablan- Quiro
Atana
Algiers
Berendhet
England
Gant ‘Iom van der Kloot
Sarasota
Fla
RGE NEW BLOW EUROPE AS Il RIVE ADVANCES
Badon papers urge immediate invasion plan as Il Rive makes advances in Europe. An appeal follows Churchill’s return, stressing no hour should be lost in launching direct invasion.
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RGE
Europe
Ilrive
Badon
Churchill
Auto Headon Crash Wrecks Cars West of Corry
Wrecks occurred on Provtor Hill near the Roosevelt incline. Kinney family injured in a two-vehicle collision on Route 6 while another crash involved Harold Perkhivet and Robert W. Harwood. Police investigate possible cause as a roll after a wheel failure. Minor injuries reported. no fatalities.
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Roose Well
Tinhyay
Cony
Lie
Gyer
Mike Weet
Orh
Riflney
Pff
Ke Fang
Dona
Pitagibbons
Davis Street
Branford
Kinneys
Pabylew Street
George H. Lenges
Union City
Rumibuons
Hovel Corny
Gillette
Bradford
Wa Fiesburg Salumdey
Harold Perkhivet
Robert W. Harwood
Watlsburs
Parkhurst
Gusiatiert
Merle H. Gibbons
Tacoma Road
Erie
Will RB. Akam
R. DB
West Smith
Marton
Gibbone
Migrion
Blawrd
Akam
Elarma
Evie
Garland
Weleh
Gre
Lorient Submarine Base Now Believed Nearly Destroyed
Allied air raids across the Mediterranean and Europe struck the Lorient submarine base on the French coast with heavy destruction reported by the Berlin radio and British air ministry. American heavy bombers and Italian targets featured in raids as Sardinia and northern Italy suffered damage and losses. RAF and US aircraft faced enemy fighters with several losses on both sides.
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America
Vorlent
French
British
Air Ministry
Ruhr
Lorient
Italy
Berlin
Germany
England
RAP
Rhineland
Daylat
France
Belgium
Fragmented OCR note hints at class, orders, and student activities
The unreadable text mentions class activities, orders, and a student, with scattered phrases about a week, Greek, and models. It appears to be an OCR fragment from a school or community page noting schedules and items for sale or interest, but lacks clear events or names.
Battlebrewing Over Senate Confirmation of High Salary Appointees
Washington reports a clash between administration forces and a coalition of Democrats and Republicans over a proposal to require Senate confirmation for all executive appointees earning $4500 per year or more. Senator McKellar seeks early action to end terms for higher salaried appointees, arguing it will restore Congress’s constitutional oversight and address patronage concerns.
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Wrens
Washington
Congress
Senate
Tydings
D-Md
Vandenberg
R-Mich
McKellar
Dtenn
Clain
McKellan
British troops tighten hold near Djebel Mansour in Libya
Intense patrols and weather disruptions slow operations along the Tripolitanian Tunisian border. British troops concentrate near Djebel Mansour, 20 miles southwest of Pont du Paris, after a withdrawal from Weet Hl position captured last Wednesday.
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Eighth Army
Major Stack
Djebel Mansour
Pont du Paris
Weet Hl
New Manpower Draft Measure Introduced by Wadsworth
In Washington two Republicans introduced the National War Service Act to substitute the selective service order with a broad draft system. It would require all women ages 18 to 50 to register unless exempted by childbirth or pregnancy, and empower the president to call workers into war industries or essential jobs. The bill aims to preserve voluntary service while ensuring manpower needs are met.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
R-Ny
Austin
R-Vl
National War Service Act
Selective Service Act
WAACS
Selective Service
Austin and Wedsworth
Congress
Wadsworth
Arrest Follows Taxi Stand Fire Sunday Morning
A North Cory resident was arrested after a Sunday morning blaze at Nichols' Taxi Stand near the Passenger station. George Johnson of Fairhaven faces charges of malicious damage to property and aggravated assault and battery after allegedly attacking Archie Willis and damaging a gas stove, with the fire checked before extensive damage. Johnson will have a hearing before Alderman George H. Gorton this afternoon. Fire damage was slight and covered by insurance.
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Nichols
North Cory
Louis Potter
George Johnson
Fairhaven
Archie Willis
Johnson
Willis
M. Nichols
Vietha
Jolmeon
George H. Gorton
Navy Casualties Reported Amid World War II Losses
Washington announces 59 Navy communities harmed with 15 dead 22 wounded 16 missing in action. Total Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard casualties reach 23 857 since December 7 1941.
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Washington
Navy
Marine Compa
Coast, Guard
Casallies
Next OF
Roosevelt Pushes Pay-As-You-60 Tax Plan Start Date
Budget Director Harold D. Smith urged immediate congressional action on a pay-as-you-60 tax to begin April 1. He hinted at White House involvement to resolve debate over implementation while the Ways and Means Committee studied the proposal to by-pass 1919 individual income tax rules for 1942 collections.
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Associated Pris
Washington
Harold D. Smith
Roosevelt
Treasury Fmd Congress
Smittiv
House Ways and Means Committee
White House
Treasury
Smith
Martin urges relief shift in unemployment program
Harrisburg February report states Governor Martin proposes moving unemployment administration to county level and leaving funding decisions to legislators. The plan targets the unemployment aid phase and emphasizes county administration with legislative control over funding.
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Jeese
Harrisburg
Martin
Allet
Aidi Ty
Dutch Nazi Leader Seyffardt Reported Killed in Netherlands
London and Folkestone reports mix conflicting details on Lieut. Gen. Hendrik A. Seyffardt allegedly killed after Nazi collaboration shifts. Commentators weigh Ciano Vatican envoy move as possible groundwork for peace talks, while RAF spares target Rangoon with heavy airstrike in Burma front.
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Associated Press
London
Anela
Netherlands Radio
Hendrik A. Seyffardt
Netherlands
Ger. Seyffardt
Anton A. Mussert
Dreitels Nazi Party
Hitler
Fuehrer
Wid
Ciano
Vatican
Truly
MacArthur advances threaten Salamaua and Guadalcanal flank
Allied reports describe rapid Japanese advances at Salamaua and a looming Guadalcanal flank. American forces repelled a major Japanese push, with careful artillery and air support halting the drive and inflicting heavy damage. The Guadalcanal northwest coast positions tighten as U.S. ships and troops push to counter any renewed offense.
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MacArthur
Salamaua
New Guadalcanal
Hoover Predicts Three Years War
The Associated Press reports former President Hoover warned in Washington that war could extend three to five years. He cited limited resources and the need to prepare for a protracted conflict on the home front to ensure ultimate victory.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fel
Haybe Howver
Liemmer
Melal
Conteences
Lome
Jmpor
Shoe rationing hits women’s buying in new order
Government shoe restrictions take effect soon, limiting purchases to three pairs per person per year. Dealers report women’s footwear buying will decline mainly for fancy styles while overall sales may hold, as families shift purchases among members. Stamp No. 177 under War Ration Book 1 covers shoe purchases through June 16, with special sugar purchase arrangements also in place.
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Norrow
Womairs
Aod
Jarek
Five perish in freak sinking of Phil a tug
Five crew members of a five ton tug died in a remarkable Delaware River mishap near the Philadelphia Camden bridge. The sunken barge surfaced lifting the tug and capsizing the crew. Four survivors were rescued. five missing were Captain Alton Murray Olle Knutson Norman Hinkman Andrew Bench es Alphus Dixon.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Delaware
7. M. Taylor
Delaware River
Camden
Alton Murray
Murley Park
Baltimax
Olle Knutson
Norman Hinkman
Andrew Benches
Alphus Dixon
Cools
Philsdelphis
Philly West
Walter Quillen
Russell Savage
John H
Long
West
Quillen
Savage
Blustery weekend hits region with worst winter storm
Primary routes dominated by drifting snow from a strong weekend blizzard. Crews cleared two to four foot drifts along major highways while wind driven snow reduced visibility. Motorists faced hazards and property damage noted in Lewindstar as plows worked to reopen roads and maintain heating amid cold, windy conditions.
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Gay Hight
Lewindstar
Two youths held for court on burglary charges
Robert Yan Gilder, 17, of Gad Valley, and Earl Mack, 21, of Titusville, held for grand jury action in Crawford County after hearings in Menville. They faced multiple burglaries including the Erie Service Station at 235 East Main Street, Corry, with other stations in Titusville, Garland, Union City and Tilante entered. Police chief Flanigan toward county prosecution discussions with District Attorney Burton Ry. Miss Phyllis Lyas of Port Allegheny, a Villa Maria College student in Erie, visited trends and relatives in Corry over the weekend.
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Charies
Gobbetsy
Robert Yan Gilder
Gad Valley
Earl Mack
R. D
Titusville
Denivford County
Mengville
Corry
Tidusville
Garland
Union City
Tilante
John D. Flanigan
Etie
Burton Ry
Crawford County
Phyllis Lyas
Port Allegany
Villa Maria College
Erie
Coéry
Death of George Hensel founder of Slumbering Groundhog Lodge
LANCASTER PA Feb 8 George W Hensel Jr founder of the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge of Quarryville died at 76 after months of illness. A banker merchant and newspaper owner he started the lodge over five years ago for a Groundhog Day weather forecast. Notables including former Vice President John Garner Lindbergh and Mae West attended in earlier years. Members wore stovepipe hats and nightgowns gathering in Hensel’s hardware store before dawn to watch the groundhog. The vigil ended with a solemn pre dawn verdict. last year’s ceremony was canceled due to the war and this year’s due to similar restrictions.
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Lancaster
George W. Hensel, Jr
Quarryville
Weiler
Hensel
Sifu
John Garnér
Charles A. Lind
Mave Suna
Axe
Ing Jonge Timuai
Pilgrimus
Russian Offensive Push Near Rostov Sparks Major Front Fight
The Red Army presses toward Rostov as German defenses along a 500 mile front crumble under renewed Soviet assault. Reports say Rostov may fall as Russians strike from the Don basin toward Azov and the Caucasus. German forces rush reserves to stem the advance while Soviet communiques claim renewed momentum and partial breaches in German lines.
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Associated Press
Rosfay
Red Army
Kharkav
Aid N Uth
Kursk
Moschw
Ho Don
Cernan
Rostov
Masnivisite
Deel
Fursle Sind Sharkey
Rassiuare
Beleorod
Ure
Gustosenoya
Germs
Russhan
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Wasi
Caucasus
Asovy
Yrisie
Krasniday
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