Engineer Killed In Ear Wreck Jamestown Yard Collision
Jamestown Erie Railroad yards saw a fatal wreck as a switch engine backed into a freight locomotive. An engineer died and other crew members were seriously hurt. Coroner Bowers and Dist Attorney Miller led an inquest. investigation aimed to determine responsibility amid about 200 feet of torn track. Reporters were excluded from the inquiry.
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Chautauqua County
Erie Railroad
Jamestown
Samuel T. Bowers
Walter [. Miller
Wiry
Fone
Walter L. Miller
Chautauqua
Balpy
C. K Scott
Eile
James R. Haley
Charles Bohler
John Olson
Willian Offenecker
Williamt Pusback
Supreme Court hears saboteurs petition on wartime rights
Washington July 29 Associated Press counsel for seven of eight alleged coal saboteurs told the Supreme Court that President Roosevelt's proclamation denying civil court access was unconstitutional. The defense seeks habeas corpus and a civil trial, arguing to move the cases from military commission to civilian courts. Prosecution counters that military trials meet wartime needs and grant no civil liberties beyond those American soldiers receive.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Roncavelt
Stone
Sulely
Biddle
Germany
Inquiries Into Wrack Are Still Under Way
Two investigations into the Jamestown wreck continued as witnesses testified. William H. Pusbach, 63, of Jamestown, was killed when the yard engine overturned in a doubleheader crash near Salamanca and Meadville. two Meadville residents were injured.
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William H. Pusbach
Jamestown
Meadville
Orlando, Reiser
Clyde Clark
Salamanca
Pustach
Reiser
Clark
Pusbach
Pussbach
Saboteur’s Wife Held With Others in Probe
New York July 29 The Federal Bureau of Investigation disclosed it relied on more enemy aliens including Maria Sichart Kerling wife of Edward Kerling one of eight alleged New spy saboteurs before a military commission. Wives and others were questioned as the probe expanded.
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Eros
York
Ped
Aero Plant Guards Put Under Military Setup
Guards at the Aero Supply plant are placed under military control by Col. Alon Drake. Civilians attached to the army in wartime, they will operate under Articles of War, obey orders of military authorities, and cooperate with Army personnel to protect plants and workers. Wages and hours stay set by management. Distinctive insignia will be provided. This only affects the local aircraft plant detail.
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Aero Supply Mls
Col
Alon
Drake
Detroit
Army Air Forces
Aero Supply Guards
Setun
Simetton
Ah Army
Col. Drake
Aero Force
Unified command for Aleutian aircraft operations announced
Washington July 29. Navy announces creation of a unified command overseeing all aircraft operations in the Aleutian Islands. Also July 29 War Production Board orders fuel oil deliveries for heating and cooling equipment halted August 3 to September 15 to build reserve stocks for next winter. Berlin reports an overnight air raid on Suez Canal port facilities with four hits. London quotes Lord Swinton on Americans in the world conflict. Omaha notes rising meat shortages may spread nationwide due to curtailed cattle feeding.
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Associated Proag
Washington
Aleutian Islands
Navy
Buard
East
Berlin
Suez Canal
WPE
Harold BE
Talbot
Air Transportation
War Production Board
Senate Defense Investigating
Army
Omaha
National Livestock Advisory Council
Office of Price Administration
Austin Faces Ghost Town Fate If Mill Reopens Doubtful
Uncertainty grips Austin Pennsylvania as the lone pulp and paper mill, founded in 1901, again risks closure after flood damage. Mayor Rosenbloom says the town hinges on mill operation, with 27 workers of 1100 residents employed during normal times. Investors Van Alstyne Noel & Company said a decision on continued operation will come at a meeting soon. Utilities are back, and town cleanup is underway despite grim prospects.
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Snolven
Austin
Potter County
Burgess
A. Rosenbloom
Old Rosenbloom
Veta Industries, Inc
van Alstyne, Noel and Company
New York Investment
Veta. Industries
New York
RAF Raids Hit Hamburg Submarine Center In 600-Plane Assault
London dispatch notes a massive RAF raid on Hamburg described as a 600-plane strike on the submarine building hub, with heavy bombing and fires, marking a second successive attack in three nights. Berlin reports indicate deaths and missing from the prior raid, while German and British lines cite further attacks along the coast and railways.
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Associated Fress
London
Hamburg
Germany
RAF
Arthur T. Harris
Grim Promis
Third Reich
RAW
Bremen
Berlin
Eld
Chuck Vegeta
Yaid
Hambur
Air Ministry
France
Belgium
Holland
Aft Ministry
Homburg
Sir Arthur T. Harris
Ne Bomber Command
Harris
Ule
Army takes school for radio training station at Hollidaysburg
In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania the government leases High Land Hill and Girls School for 75 years to house a radio training station for the army. The school, idle for two years, was once Hollidaysburg Seminary. Buildings will be remodeled to provide accommodations for personnel and equipment.
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ARMY
Hollidaysburg
Highland Hill & Girls School
Hollidaysburg Seminary
Route 426 Marker Relocation Affects City Streets
The State Highway Department announced a route marker shift in July to standardize Route 426 through the city. Route 436 will replace Route 169 on Find Jay Vale road and extend 110 Corry from the city line south to 2trade light at North Corry, while Route 426 gains paths on Smilfy street and Main street toward Warren county. The new routing aligns with Findley Lake and North East, guiding motorists from Hospital to Findley Lake via a sequence of streets including Past Mai, Genteryi, and Connie avenues, replacing several old markers.
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New Yorke
Shenngli Sheeily
North Corry
Main Street
Mai Street
Ives Care
Columbus Ave
Hue
New York State
Findley Lake
Warren County
Genteryi
Smith Street
Connie Avenue
Japs Driven Back In Advance On Moresby
Allied patrols have driven Japanese units from outposts near Kokoda Papua New Guinea, 60 miles from Port Moresby. From Gona Mission the invaders advanced 55 miles inland in a week, clashing with Allied patrols near Kokoda. MacArthur says bombers hit enemy installations and supply stores. no conclusive signs of reinforcements at Gona Mission. A Japanese flying boat tried to attack Townsville but was intercepted and possibly destroyed. Allied bombers then attacked Koepang Timor airfield and scored hits.
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Hy Associated Press
Douglas Micarthur
Australia
Kokoda
New Guinea
Aled Hiase
Port Moresby
MacArthur
Gons Mission
Gene Mission
Moresby
Goha Mission
Townsville
Lees Koeping
Dutch Timor
Vaio
Girl Slain on Sharon Street by Suitor then Kills Self
In Sharon Pennsylvania a 49-year-old bank secretary, Miss Isabel Shang of Aliquippa, was shot by Chauncey McDonald, 25, of Hookstown Beaver County as she walked to work on East State Street. He fled in a car, then shot himself. Police Chief William E. Stuart identified the couple and described it as murder and self-inflicted death. The motive remained unclear.
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Associated Press
Sharon
William E. Stuart
Liew
Isabel Shang
Aliquippa
Chauncey McDonald
Hookstown
Beaver County
Stuart
Union Sturt
Shane
East Staate Street
McDonald
North Oakland Avenue
East State Stree
Werlo Ek
James orders probe of Ross tax deductions
Harrisburg July 29 Governor James, Revenue Secretary Edward B. Logen, and the auditor general's office disclosed a probe into payroll and inheritance and mercantile tax deductions. Logen refused to approve monthly settlements, alleging improper deductions tied to Clair Ross, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, with the county treasurers and registrars of wills questioned over potential overpayments. The governor pressed that the county measurer must account for funds used.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
James Hosulven
Edward B. Logen
Auditor General's Office
Lue
James
Plans for Surprise Civil Defense Tests In Coming Weeks
Walter F H Sqolt, ward en of the Ely, warned officers of a series of surprise tests planned over the next few weeks. Local wardens and auxiliary agencies gathered at Hotel Corry to finalize allegiance oaths and review last week's blackout recommendations. Plans call for several unscheduled tests to assess civilian defense readiness and public reaction, with factory whistles and Ajax Tron Works joining the warning system.
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Walter FH. Sqolt
Chet
The
Ely
Wnllumi
Problic
Ajax Tron
Third Ward
U S Steel Fails 10 Earn Full Dividend
United States Steel Corp June quarter report shows net income 5945.97 for the period ending June 40. The result is below dividend requirements on preferred stock, creating a 4 cent per share deficit for common stock. Treasury report notes receipts 40,194,789.60 and expenditures 204,197,807.04 with net balance 3,297,875,921.44 and total debt 81,139,824,248. day-to-day increase 29,?9?7 metric tons.
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Treasury
Washington
The
Roosevelt urges national scrap salvage drive amid looming shortages
Washington July 29 President Roosevelt warned of progressive shortages in essential supplies and urged full civilian participation in a scrap salvage drive. He said meats may be scarce later, despite assurances of no general food shortage, and urged families to search cellars and attics for old metal and rubber to aid the war effort. He blamed increased manpower and off season beef demand for rising consumer pressures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Upoo Tamilies
Tansac
Germans face pressure as invasion plan looms
British air attacks hammer Hamburg as war news focus on a Western invasion. Reports from the German news agency detail Soviet front units shifting to the western command, signaling tense fronts and evolving war strategies amid the crisis in Russia.
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Hamburg
Russia
Germany
Prdhpces
Western Europe
DNR
Sinte Guard
Russian Defense May Be Stiffening
Moscow reports indicate a stiffer defense as German forces push toward Kushchevka and other rail hubs. Comms say Red Army holds stubborn lines near Rostov, with renewed resistance on a Balaisk spur line toward Tikhorenk-Sialmerad. Allies note Berlin nervousness and Nazi propaganda amid manpower strains from Russia fighting.
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Moscow
Kushchevka
Salsk
Tikhoretsk
Stalingrad
Russia
Red Army
Bafaisk
Rostov
Batu
Bushehevit
Balaisk
Tikhorenk-Sialmerad
Selsk
DNB Sid
Bern
Swikenrlend
Berlin
Bevin Rudite
Eft
Bngs
Channel
Holand
L. Nazl
Western
Erders
Allied Bombers Hammer Crete in Dusk Assault
Allied heavy bombers attacked the Suda Bay harbor on Crete at dusk, with reports that United States aircraft may have participated. A Cairo dispatch notes a U.S. officer captured in Cairo amid continued air and ground actions in the Mediterranean theater.
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Wey Paren
Cairo
Suda Bay
Cretey
Iund’ Opesa
Headyh
Ters
Suds ‘Bay
United States
Tomers
Lie Rap
Thurmia
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Secretary of Revenue
Auditor General
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Crete
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