Navy Reveals Big Jap Carrier and 38 Planes Destroyed
Navy officials report a February 1 raid across the central Pacific damaged seven enemy bases and sunk four warships including a carrier two submarines and a cruiser. The operation, described as the greatest in the war, involved more than 10,000 miles of sailing with 49 enemy planes destroyed on the ground and five ships reportedly set afire.
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THREE GERMAN WARSHIPS HIT BUT ESCAPE IN CHANNEL BATTLE
The report describes a naval clash where three German warships were damaged but managed to escape in the Channel. Britain and its allies resist the enemy plans as Dutch officials oppose aspects of the war strategy. The piece notes Singapore's continued resistance amidst the broader Allied war effort and tensions with Dutch authorities.
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Russians Break Nazi Lines On Two Sectors
Associated Press reports Soviet ski troops breached German lines in White Russia near Toropeta, advancing from the Valdai hills toward the border. Russian forces claim a breakthrough jeopardizing German positions around Leningrad as Sevastopol sees a decisive high emplacement seizure by Red Fleet troops.
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Governor to address special session Tuesday night
Gov James announced his in person address at 8 30 p m next Tuesday to a special session of the legislature convening at 1 p m the day. He said the address would be broadest and not yet ready to submit new objectives for the assembly. The session aims to cut Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation from 34 to 34 members and delay a new yardage system set for June while considering relief grants parole reforms and potential pardons.
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Nine seamen rescued by US seaplane near Bermuda
Bulletin reports nine British ship seamen sunk near New York were rescued after 12 days in a lifeboat by a US seaplane off Bermuda. Other items note Brazilian ship Aequitas harbor fire, War Production Board armament conversion, a fatal shooting in DuBois, gasoline rationing talks, selective service enrollment urged, Seattle Tacoma welders clash, MacArthur promotion advocated, and Dewey warning of appeasement schemes within the Republicans.
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Norris Decries Civil Defense Frills and Pension Moves
Senator Norris urged immediate Senate action to drop civil defense frills and repeal pension legislation, saying the controversies over entertainers in the Office for Civilian Defense and opening government pension rolls have eroded faith in government. He noted Mrs. Roosevelt's plan to step down as assistant director once the volunteer division is organized, with Landis hoping she stays through the reorganization.
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Harman Named Republican New Guard Candidate for Governor
Harman, Philadelphia industrialist and organizer of the Will Miechibs of Pennsylvania in 1940, is named the Republican New Guard candidate for governor in the May 19 primary. State headquarters say he will announce soon in Philadelphia.
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British Lose 42 Planes in Bold German Escape
London February 13 German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and cruiser Prinz Eugen escaped by sea from a French drydock, racing through the English Channel under heavy British air and naval fire. The bold move underscored high tension as Britain reported losses among air forces and ships during the daring breakout.
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German claims British cruiser sunk in Channel fight
Berlin reports a British destroyer sunk a cruiser set afire and 45 lanes shot down in the English Channel battle. German spokesmen say 600 plus planes engaged as Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Prinz Eugen moved past Dover coast. British losses include 42 planes and destroyers, while Germany claims seven planes lost. Continued account promised on page two.
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Stanford Hose Adds Eleven Youths to Fire Force
The Stanford Hose Company approved eleven youths aged 18 to 21 to join a new junior force for city wards one through four. Fire Chief Paulson submitted the list of names. the group may rise to fifteen if more applicants are approved.
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State workers face payless payday again in Harrisburg
Sixteen hundred workers in the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation faced a payless payday as the state civil service row with the Federal Social Security Board extended to the Department of Public Assistance. The relief department faced a possible loss of 3 200 000 in monthly grants to the aged, creons, and dependent children due to the HI-50 share dispute.
Japs Bomb Own Force in Bataan
War Department dispatch reports aggressive enemy patrol action in the Philippines as Japanese dive bombers accidentally bombed and machine gunned their own infantry in Bataan. Two dive bombers were shot down by anti aircraft fire, with casualties among units of the 224th Japanese Regiment of General Noras 85th Division.
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Heavy fighting reported on Salween front near Paan Burma
Associated Press reports heavy fighting again near Paan on the Salween front as Japanese seek a crossing toward Rangoon. The Salween area remains obscure with south of the front quiet, while defenders hold positions aided by British and American air support.
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Woman Dies After State Line Fire At Butte Link Road
A woman died after suffering severe burns when a fire in her home on the Butte Link road north of Corry burned Thursday morning. Mrs. Dana Cooley, 68, wandered to Alice Moore’s nearby tenant house for aid and was taken to Colr hospital, where she died shortly after noon. She leaves a daughter Doris of Hartford and another daughter Vermelia Raymond, plus a widower C Dana Cooley. The family had lived north of Clymer for years before moving to the Moore Farm last September.
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Joe Jackman
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Ronnie
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Colr Hospital
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Heath
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C. Dana Cool
Thousands Pay Income Taxes in Corry This Week
Thousands of Corry residents filed income tax returns this week, filling the post office as deputy collector Al Gusky assisted taxpayers. With exemptions lowered to 5000 or 7500 and a six percent surcharge on top of the 4 percent levy, receipts surged toward a record total. Gusky planned to stay until tonight and resume Saturday morning to handle returns before the March deadline.
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Singapore Still Defending as Japanese Force Near City Center
London dispatch reports Singapore’s defense ongoing with stout resistance as Japanese siege troops push into suburb areas two miles from downtown. British, Australian, and Dutch forces fight delaying actions amid cautious Tokyo and Berlin broadcasts. Curtin calls Parliament as Pacific situation worsens. Dutch command warns of Java and Sumatra danger.
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