Threats to Leningrad and Moscow Halted by Soviet Defense
Soviet says Red Army repelled Nazi advance in Dyinsk Minsk areas and stopped thrusts toward Moscow and Leningrad. Cabinet orders universal civilian air defense training for ages 16 to 60, with special programs for children 8 to 16. Northern front reports fierce combat near Murmansk and the Arctic Circle as Soviet air strikes and counterattacks check German drives.
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Germany
Russia
Arctic
Black Sea
Kenyan Earl Murder Trial Ends in Acquittal
Major Sir Henry John Delves Broughton, a 57 year old WWI veteran, was acquitted today in Kenya Colony of murder linked to the death of Erroll, a Royal heir and Scottish constable. Police say the court heard his wife and the Earl were allegedly in love and seeking a divorce.
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Pyamwoieven
Night of Violence Injures Dozens in Philadelphia Riot
In North Philadelphia a July race riot left over a score injured as youths clashed near a swimming pool. A 14 year old was reported dead and white youths were involved in the violence lasting hours into the night.
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Philadelphia
Bids Sought for Hare Creek Road Improvement Project
The Department of Transportation announced bids will open July 14 for the Hare Creek road resurfacing and bridge work between Corry and the New York state line. The $1.73 million program covers 8.82 miles of road and includes plans for drainage and safety improvements. Other Erie county bids due July 18 cover Route 97 in Summit Township and 34.5 miles of resurfacing between Erie and Waterford.
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Department of Tigiwoys
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New York State
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Yue Stretun
Erie County
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Warren
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Injured in Piccadilla Hill Crash Dies at Hospital
Beardsley of Corry died at 3 PM Tuesday after a Saturday crash on Piccadilla Hill when his Oldsmobile left the road and rolled multiple times. His wife was injured but left the hospital yesterday. Deputy Coroner Davison scheduled no inquest. Funeral plans pending as the body rests at Bricken-Kestng funeral home. Survivors include his wife, a stepson, brother, two uncles, and an aunt.
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Kennettee Beardsleys
Ted
Corey
Corry Asplrat
Beardsley
Institution
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West Spring Creek
Lawrence Davison
Beardstey
Journal
Patralman Weir
Bricken-Kestng
James Amitton
Mrother
Margaret Crene
James Crane
Corry
Martin
Near Shrine Creek
Hirabeth Crane
Jamestown
Transfer of Wavell Hints India Crisis and Rearranged Commands
Field reports state General Sir Archibald Wavell was suddenly moved from the Middle East to India prompting speculation of a German victory over the Soviet Union and an Allied drive on the Ganges. General Sir Claude Auchinleck succeeds him in India while Wavell resumes duties in the Middle East amid Libya Greece and Crete fighting context. Also noted Roosevelt returns North American Aviation plant in Glendale California to owners after government seizure during wartime.
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Russia
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Litle
Egypt
Aden
Iroq
Kurdistan
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Narvile
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Nny
Archibald
Libya
Greece
Crete
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
North American Aviation Company
Thglewood
Calif
Senate Advances Municipal Authority Bill With Amendments
The Senate moved the municipal authority bill to passage after accepting amendments. Senator Eamonds called the 1935 act poorly drafted and risky, with changes in 1937 and 1939. The latest version requires an authority buying a utility over 250000 to obtain a certificate of public convenience. Continued on Page Two.
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Franklin Spencer Eamonds
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Allegheny
le Pub
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Tokyo Admits Nation's Course Now Decided
Tokyo reports the government has chosen a policy to cope with the crisis from the German Soviet war. Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka warns of a grave emergency developing in East Asia and outlines the need to balance world developments with regional trends.
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Hon
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East Asia
Mystery in New Turkish Army Move
The Turkish army and navy practice crossing troops and armored units across the Bosporus from Europe to Asia in large maneuvers. Observers note a possible retreat from European Turkey would signal loss of Dardanelles control. Troops and equipment move steadily to and from the Thracian side as maneuvers test crossing speed.
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Associated Press
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Traclan
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German high command reports swift advance as Red Army losses mount
Berlin reports claim 100000 Red Army soldiers captured and large quantities of Soviet matériel destroyed in the Bielystok Minsk area. German forces press the front from central and northern Finland toward the Soviet border as battles continue with hundreds of tanks reported destroyed or captured.
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Associated Press
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Russia
Red Army
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Piimisiy Alling
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East Prussia
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Sparta Youth Enrolled On Its Birthday in Draft
Sixty six youths registered at the Mantelps building for the draft on Tuesday in Union City area. Donald W. Bigelow of Spartansburg reached his 21st birthday and enrolled at the Municipal building. Twelve cards will go to other districts while some registrants travel to Erie for induction examinations.
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Mantelps
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Ares
Union City
Erie
Traffic Lights Ordered at South and Center Streets
The city ordered traffic lights for the South and Center streets intersection to ease congestion on Main and Center and South and Center. Equipment from C Kooftz will be installed on four corners with new poles on the southeast and southwest. the north side uses existing poles. Estimated cost about $500, with installation expected within a week to ten days, and similar signals planned for Washington and Smith streets and Columbus avenue to meet state standards.
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Keonita
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Richard Rossbacher
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Columbus Avenue
Milk Strike Continues Cuts NYC Milk Supply
Utica New Jersey July 2 dairy union efforts to throttle a three state mile supply to New York City resulted in the dumping of hundreds of Ballons and union claims of increasing curtailment of the normal 2000000 quart daily flow.
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Dairy Farmers Union
New York City
Low Bid Approved for Defense Housing in Corry
Assorted press text reports the JO. Bay. cer Construction Company submitting a low bid of 345,694 for building defense housing. Proposals opened by the Public Works Agency in Washington DC with expected early award. New homes to rise on the former full grands site at North Corry.
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JO. Bay
Two More Arrests For Speeding On East Main Street
Police report two new speeding arrests on East Main Street as part of a citywide crackdown. Walter Hovanic of Pitts End and George Gordon of East Child Street were cited for speeds near 68 mph and above, with 90 day suspensions anticipated after convictions.
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Hurley Drake
Walter Hovanic
Pitts End
George Gordon
East Child Street
Hovanie
Gordon
John D. Flanigan
Journal
Watite
T Mie
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West Swill Street
North Center
East Columbus Avenue
American Eagle squadron downs Germans in France raids
In northern France air battle reports say the RAF American Eagle squadron shot down three German planes this afternoon. Informants tally 17 German planes destroyed in overall combats while the RAF targeted bombers and seven fighters.
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London
RAF
Eagle
France
Housekeeping Aid Program 10 Discontinued Statewide
WPA official announces suspension of the housekeeping aid project as part of a 30 percent cut in WPA forces in July. The halt affects seven workers in Corry and is tied to broader state and national reductions reducing staff to about one million in the current fiscal year. Local sewing projects also suspended in some towns due to broader economic belt tightening.
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Corry Yd
Garnier Tmperial
Bulding
Main Street
Piet Avenue
Guy ©. Cleavér
Prantelin
Works Progrees Administration
Sewig Projet
Franklin
Connersion
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Journel
WEA
Priso
Chicago
WPA
Howard
Hunter
Knox Denies U. S. Vessels In Atlantic Combat
Washington reports Secretary Knox denied that American ships on Atlantic patrols had engaged in combat or suffered losses. He avoided questions on patrol operations and on whether his demand to seize the German menace had cabinet or presidential approval. Harrisburg dispatch notes a Pennsylvania bill to bar women other than proprietors' wives from tending bar awaiting signature.
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Knox
Atlantic
United States
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James
German Officer Describes Assault on Five Soviet Fortresses
A German news agency report recounts Nazi troops storming five modern Soviet fortresses. The commander details heavy artillery, shelling, and a frontal push, with assault platoons and sniping squads advancing despite retaliation.
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Associated Press
Berlin
DNB
Soviet
Russia
Porteripyateh
Deferment Cuts Age Range in Selective Service Draft
Washington reports a blanket deferment of men 28 and older, narrowing the draft pool to ages 21 through 27 for one year of army duty. The move, endorsed by Brigadier General Lewis B Hershey, follows congressional action and affects about 8 million men aged 28 to 36 among 16.8 million registrants from last October.
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Washington
Selective Service
Army
Lewis B Hershey
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