Republicans Predict Victory Based on Private Polls
Washington July 19 Associated Press reports GOP leaders claim polls show three percent gain among labor and five percent in rural north, enough to tilt 1944 presidential race. Spangler notes northern labor voters and professionals could lift GOP by up to 1.71 million votes, shaping electoral college outcomes. Mention of potential candidates including Brig. Gen. Hanford MacArthur.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Hae- Iso. Spangler
South
Spangler
G. P
Guity
Nis
G. O. P. Garris
GOP
Hanford Macrider
Semator Nye
Russians Press Closer On Orel City
Russian forces pressed toward Orel with three columns from north east and south. Moscow reported a four mile advance and heavy German losses including tanks and thousands of troops as they neared the agricultural defended base, exact distance unclear.
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Red Army
Orel
Germain
Moscow
City to Open Bids Tonight for Bear Creek Sewer Extension
City Council will receive bids tonight for the Bear Creek sewer extension. Only one proposal has been received, and Engineer Don Williams reports more interest expected by meeting time. Special forms have been taken out by all bidders as important business identified to come before the council.
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Two Enemy Flotillas Beaten Off in Pacific Battles
Allied forces claim victory as American warships repelled two Japanese flotillas near Munda and attempts to reinforce from the sea. Tokyo pledges harsher blows while U S airmen say they sank seven Japanese ships and 49 planes in recent raids. British communique notes RAF bombers hit Buin and nearby targets, destroying vessels and damaging others.
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Associated Fires
America
Flotills
Munda
New Georia
Tokyo
Hideojo
Jiapan
Berlin
U. S
Buln
Buisl
New Guinea
Burimin
New Tire Rules and Gas Ration Moves Stir Nation
Washington reports a shift in fuel policy as gasoline allotments favor the East while the West faces cuts. The Office of Price Administration bans new tires for spares for months, allowing exceptions for emergencies. Gasoline coupons are extended, with East readers getting longer shelf life and three month renewal for most zones.
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Associated Press
Washington
Meniga
Texas
Lodluy
Secretary of the Interior
Tekes
Midwest
Office of
Price Administer Mob
William Jeffers
OPA
Jeffers
East
Tokes
Rep
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R-Nj
Middlewest
Rome Filled With War Traffic, London Says
Rome is reported to be filled with wartime traffic as supplies and troops move likely toward Sicily. Observers say allied military considerations outweighed protests from Axis and neutral sources. Churchill may address the Parliament to justify the attack as a strategic move. Rail yards near Rome show massive war material shipments and troop detachments, with Naples lines disrupted but Rome remaining a vital supply link. The central aircraft construction and repair hub for Italy is centered in Rome.
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Rome
Ete
Munny
Churchill
Torti the Alps
Sicily
Uies
Naples
Ineatedi
Mackenzie Compares Hitler’s Status to Kaiser in 1918
DeWitt Mackenzie outlines Allied World War II momentum as Churchill voices rare optimism. He notes Rome bombings signaling resolve, Mussolini foes, Sicily invasion progress, and Soviet counteroffensives threatening Orel. He adds Allied gains against Japan in the Pacific and advances on Munda, with the clock ticking on victory. Continued on Page Sixty.
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Hitler
Kaiser
Dewitt MacKenzie
United Nations
Winston Churchill
Rotmere
Mussolini
Sicily
Directors May Act on Vacancy at Cory Hospital
Cory Hospital board of directors will meet Wednesday evening in the library basement to consider appointing a new superintendent. William Coon’s resignation was accepted last week as he prepares to start at Wellsville Municipal Hospital around August 1. One or two local candidates are under consideration and interviews may be arranged before the meeting. The session will also cover routine matters.
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L. Wilam Coon
Cory Hospital
Unding
Gocel
B. Elston
Thal
Coon
Mynicipal Hospital
Wellsville
N. Y
L Ceal Institution
Freeze Price Controls On Beverages Food July 26
Corry restaurants and drinkeries in six states face price freezes effective July 26 under a regional OPA order signed by Sylvan L Joseph. The order fixes prices at April 4 to April 10 levels for 250,000 eateries, with rollback possible for improper pricing. The move aims to curb rising food and drink costs amid the price control act.
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Corry
OPA
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Sylvan L. Joseph
Joseph
Bombing of Rome reportedly sparks fire damage in residences
Allied and Swiss dispatches describe Rome bombing triggering widespread fires in many homes while denying destruction of churches or historic sites. Reports note shells failing to explode caused additional damage as early afternoon updates arrive.
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Allied
North Africa
Rome
Raio
Bern
Switzerland
Boc
Allies Sweeping Forward In Drive Through Sicily
Allied headquarters report steady progress as Allied forces push inland toward Catania on Sicily's east coast. Montgom erys Eighth Army seizes key strong points around Catania and Gina, while Patton’s American units advance northward, widening the gap between Western and Eastern Sicilian forces. Continued measures indicate the invasion is one third complete.
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Erin Seventy
Jyish-Seusinny
Al-ied
Allan
Berrd L. Montgomery
Eighth
Catania
Sicily
Montgomery
Moni
Catunin
Unrw
Miles
Ches
Axis
Gad Dwight
Agrigellio
Porta
Aivut
George 5. Patton
Sieily
Cultunisserjylinn
Morthers Woli
Anvertown
Bond Drive Passes $100,000 But Trails Goal
Corry bond committee reports the drive topping $100,000 yet far from the $168,000 target. Tony rally planned at City Park with Pearl Harbor era correspondent Robert Bellaire and Bernice Claire among guests. Walter Scott chairman urges universal participation to lift the drive to support armed forces.
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Corry
Camry
Paige Murough
Ne campalen_ Plant
Uy Wings
Cory
Defense
Filst
Special Concession On Shoes Offered By Price Administration
Corry shoe buyers may begin today and for the remainder of the month take advantage of a special concession by the Office at Price Administration allowing certain odd lots of shoes to be sold free of rationing. All stores are eligible to take part in the two weeks offer.
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Corry
Price Administration
New Fascist Chief Appeals for Resistance to Allies
A Rome broadcast quotes Scorza urging last-ditch resistance as Italy faces mortal danger. Thaly pledges to fight, warning that dismemberment and enslavement await if she yields, while Mussolini’s government cites Axis strength and announces drastic measures.
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Bern
Thaly
tSarte Sort
Paselet
Broadcass
Rome
Tranelie
Italy
Scoria
Tholy
Highways Bid Requests For Four County Projects
Harrisburg area news notes bids on four road work projects totaling about 11 miles. Projects cover resurfacing 4.94 miles on U 8 Route 6 in Cambridge Township, 0.52 mile resurfacing with blowninnns surface on U 8 in Rawle Port Alleghany borough, with details from Craffard and MekKenn counties. Service men on furlough urged to apply for foundation steps at the ration board office per OPA today.
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Harrisburg
Highways Department
Angus
Craffard
Cambridge Township
MekKenn Coun Ty
Rawle
Port Allesany
Washington
OPA
City curfew for youths targets 14 and younger
In a new ordinance, three blasts of a fire whistle will give a five minute warning for children under 14 to be off streets by 9:30 PM. Chief John D. of Police announces strict enforcement, with violations leading to juvenile court action and potential fines. Parents are urged to ensure their kids comply to prevent arrests.
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Corry
Winns
Tony
Yelv Burents
Gnuwati Ciief
John DB
Myimigan
Dourna
Erte
Kansas City Leader Killed in Traffic Plaza Shooting
Lolis G. Lower, 41, a De Mo Jay Mason member and Union Station Plaza critic, was fatally shot while challenging a directing vehicle operator. Clyde Souders, 49, war plant worker and former police official, is jailed with no charges filed yet. Police say Souders claimed Lower reached for a weapon. other officials corroborate the account.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Lolis G. Lower
de Mo Jay
Matt
Wes
Union Station Plaza
Edward Wt .Larson
Clyde Souders
Bene
Taxon
Souders
Lower
Harold Dufson
St. Paul
Tower
Ote
Tom Pender
Gastls Democratic Politics
Three Are Burned To Death In Indiantown Gap Camp Bus Cab
Three people died when a trailer type bus carrying 75 soldiers and nurses from Harrisburg to Indiantown Gap military post crashed eight miles east of here. The driver and conductor and a woman were among the victims. Passengers all escaped. several were treated for injuries at Indiantown Gap hospital. Determination of the exact number of victims was delayed as other company buses reported in.
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Indiantown Gap
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Westh
John McGuire
Capitol Bus Company
Hart H. Krim
Dauphin County
Noroner
Trdiantown Gap Military Hospital
Tijurtos
Allied bombers strike Rome for first time in war
Allied heavy and medium bombers attacked Rome and Italian war plants in a bold daylight raid. The operation involved hand picked crews trained for precision and targeted military objectives in the heart of the Italian capital. Reports say bombs fell at 9 13 a m eastern war time, with subsequent strikes on Monte Corvino and Pomigliano to support the British Eighth Army in Sicily.
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Associated Pres
North Africa
Rome
Il Paneist Thal Fy
Churenutl-Ronsavins
Wik Lattin
Zomie
Thal
Bernal
Hains Bien
van War Department
Washington
Algiers
GBS
Associated Press
London
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Quirters
Axis
Leon
Pir
Lint
Telor
Mediterranean
Bardiers
Italy
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