British pressure grows as Nile battle looms near Egypt
Intense British air blows and vigilant patrols press Axis forces near the Nile as both sides test strength ahead of a decisive clash. British reports claim Axis tanks were destroyed, Raf pounded Tobruk, and air losses were reported on both sides while Rommel’s position faces uncertainty under Auchinleck reinforcements.
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Nile
Tobryke
Malte
el Alamein
Berlin
High Command
Cats
Egyppt
RAT
Reggio Calabris
Messina
HAF
Malta
Erwin Rommel
Stockholm
Silbabettes
Rommel
St Claude
B. Auchinleck
American May Be Named Chief United Nations
Washington July 8 speculative chatter centers on an American like General George C. Marshall possibly becoming supreme commander of all United Nations land, air and sea forces. No official move exists, but British and American sources note strong figures would be considered. Other potential choices include Admiral William D. Leahy and General Douglas MacArthur.
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Sueme Washington
George C. Marshall
United States Army
United Nations
Marshall
William D. Zonhy
Douglas Man Arik
Two Way Radio System To Link Defense Units
A anonymous gift funds a county defense council plan to install a countywide two way radio network. James Shields, county defense secretary, says six core stations will serve Erie City with six more nearby and two for Corry and Union City areas. FCC approval for equipment purchase is secured as the donor’s gift backs the emergency communications project with hopes to expand countywide.
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Couny
Counells
James, Shields
County Defense
Connell
Erie City
Counly
Erie
Corry
Union City
FCC
Doner
Plan to Keep Pedestrians Off Crossings After Fatality
Sunday morning's fatality prompts action by Evie Railroad officials to force pedestrians to remain outside safety gates at two main crossings. Gates will be lowered for full twenty four hour watch, with authorities expected to assist in enforcing the rule and cooperation from the city uncertain.
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Evie
Cit
Mine Blast Kills 56 in West Virginia Coal Mine
A Bureau of Mines report to Interior Secretary Tekes details an explosion at the Christopher Cos No 3 mine in Osage West Virginia on May 12. Methane gas ignited by an electric arc in a control box likely caused the disaster, triggering gas and coal dust spread that killed 56 men. The Treasury shows receipts and expenditures with a large total debt and daily changes.
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Associated
Washington
Interior
Tekes
Christopher Cos! Co
Osage
W. Va
Merchants Meet to Discuss New Credit Rules
Merchants from the Retail Merchants' Bureau of the Golden Rule Club will meet at the Municipal building Thursday at 4 30 for a discussion of the Federal Reserve System credit regulations taking effect Friday. Old charge accounts dating before last May must be paid by July 10 or enter into installment agreements. installment plans may extend to six or twelve months with specified minimum payments.
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Bureau of the Golden Rule Club
Gghsumey Credit Regwatins
Federal Reserve System
Children Hurt in Hammer Attack by Mother
Three Webster children at 1024 Wes Wayne Street show improving condition at Corry hospital after their mother, driven by a week of nervous affliction, attacked them with a hammer Monday evening. The mother was removed to a state hospital for treatment.
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Miltora Webster
Wes Wayne
John Cherles
Mary Ellen
Jalirelann
State Hospital
Two Thirds Of Pa Retailers Fail To Post Ceiling Prices
A volunteer army of 19 500 workers will visit 139 500 retail establishments across Pennsylvania to explain Office of Price Administration posting rules. Dr James F Bogardus says two of every three retailers have not posted prices. the effort aims to inform and gain compliance with ceiling price regulations.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Office of Price Administration
James F. Bogardus
GPA
Girl Scouts
Bogardus
Prosecution Set For German-Born Trial In Secret Judge Panel
Eight German-born men, two of whom later became U.S. citizens, go on trial before a military commission in Washington under tight security. President Roosevelt barred civil courts. charges allege four violations of the laws of war each carrying the death penalty. Prosecution led by Attorney General Francis Biddle, with the case to be decided by at least four votes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Justice Department
FBI
Long Island
Florida
Roosevelt
Praness Biddle
Biddle
George John Case
Amagansett
Andune
Edward John Kering
Premier Refik Saydam Dies in Ankara At 61
Refik Saydam the Turkish premier who kept the country neutral since the war began died in Ankara after a heart attack at age 61. An acting premier was named by Interior Minister Ahmet Pikri Tuzer. Saydam led Turkey through a tense diplomatic period as Germany moved into the Balkans and hosted by allies, with Roosevelt observers noting talks in 1941.
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Refik Saydam
Ankara
Associated Press
Turkey
Mier
Refi Saydam
Jualy
Ahmet Pikri Tuzer
Min Er
Interior
Ref Saydam
Germany
Batkins
Strai
Franz von Pa
Gol. Williams
Donovan
Saydam
Mediterranean Basin
Roosevelt
Germans Widen Gains But Russians Counter Attack
Germans widen gains but Russians counter attack as city officials announce a new civilian defense board will review blackout violations before prosecution. Inspections by wardens and auxiliary units will be conducted citywide to judge test results and ensure fair hearings prior to court action.
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Lie Bewassett
Walter H. Scot
Hotel Corry
Makce
Eaward B. Hawkine
John A Blatt
Thhe
Hawking
Blatt
Walter AH. Scott
W. P. Lombard
Central Center
John D. Fiinigan
Scott
Ntrac
Drowning at Lake Chautauqua Ends 1944 Canoe Outing
Miss Edith Magee of Canton Ohio, 33, drowned when her canoe with Miss Lucile Seiple capsized near the Chautauqua assembly grounds. A witness, Mrs. R. G. Kelbey, rescued Seiple. Magee body recovered at 3:40 after dragging. Coroner opened an immediate inquiry and ruled accidental death. Magee’s body sent to Canton for funeral and interment.
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Mmitss
Edith Magee
Canton
Ohio
Chautauaue
Miss Mages
Lucile Seiple
Lumen
R. G. Kelbey
Chautiliqua
Viethos
Miss Seiplé
Miss Magee
Herweteh
William Crandall
Bee Canton
Lnter
Lebanon Hotel
Chantauaua
Msen
Sinking of Dutch cargo ships wakes war bulletin
Navy announces the sinking of four Dutch cargo vessels in the Caribbean with all seven aboard rescued. Far Pacific reports Chiang Kai-shek’s forces advancing toward Japanese positions near Fengchang and Changsu to threaten the Kings-Hunan railway. MacArthur notes intermittent reconnaissance over Torres Strait. Baltimore line halt at 2 P.M. to honor Daniel Willard. Public utility ex returns show $77 million in dividends since 1920. Red Army reportedly pushing German bridgehead on the Voronezh front. Swedish rumor of Hansson assassination denied. United States and Netherlands sign lend-lease agreement. Seven killed in Bonneville crash near Wendover Utah.
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Far Pacific
Chiang Ki-Shek
Fengchang
Changsu
Twenty six held in Bund cleanup cases
Indictments accuse members of the German American Bund of conspiring to evade the selective service act and to conceal membership. Federal authorities report 26 named in the cases have been arrested, with bail set and hearings arranged in New York and surrounding cities.
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Bby Associated Dyess
New York
Blugen
FBI
U. S
New Haven
Conn
Jas
Wilburn, Keegan
Ye Bund Vintil
Iasi
Teaneck
FAI
Hartford
Saint Freemont
George C. Sweeney
Gustav Elmer
Pall
Newark
Klappratt
William Luedike
Ernst Martin Christopt
New
Yor
Gerhard Wilhelm Kunge
Mexico
Addreys
Reis
Berlin reports four more ships of convoy sunk
German broadcasts claim four additional merchant ships were sunk in the Arctic supply convoy to Britain and the United States routes. The high command said 30 of 38 ships had gone down, but no independent confirmation was available.
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Berlin
Arctic
Russia
High Command
Witieh
Roosevelt hints at requisitioning tires if war worsens
Washington July 8 President Roosevelt said the nation may need to requisition privately owned tires if the war shortage worsens. He emphasized the aim to save the country, not gasoline or rubber, and noted no decision yet on gasoline rationing. He urged separation of gasoline and rubber problems and reported improved scrap rubber collections.
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Assuentienress
Washington
Ameren
Roosevelt
Ines
Moscow says enemy drive slows down gains near Voronezh
AP dispatch from Moscow reports the Red Army holding its new lines and counter attacking to slow the German onslaught. Officials note Voronezh remains contested as Soviet and German positions shift along the Don river west of the city.
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Moscow
Red Army
Voronezh
Don
Hestrestan
Associated Press
Berynen
Russia
Voronveh
Don River
Nazis Advance But Slower Than In Forty One
The German forces push toward the Crimea and threaten the Red Army as they extend a 160 mile southern front. Despite gains totaling around 15000 square miles, the pace lags behind 1941, with fighting concentrated around Voronezh and Leningrad regions. Russian counter-attacks and defensive actions persist, notably near Stary Oskol and Voronezh, while German columns push toward Kursk and northwest fronts.
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Red Army
Terett Peninsula
Germany
Hitler
Novgorod
Smulenok
Nikolaew
Ineski Kiley
Gera
Leningrad
Russia
Ange
Ij Welghe
New Tire
Styel
Voromezt
Tank
Kursk
Bald Aupyenuk
Koothwest
Vorenest
Shtelr
Bsest Kherkov
Staray
Rusia
Rehey
Gelsisk
Vyoami
Bryansk
Orel
Voronezh
Kupyans
Slavyatsk
Staling
Taganrog
Moscow
Ortime Chereihta
Somenimnieyie
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