Babson Says Jap Finish is Not Far Off
Economist Roger W. Babson predicts Japan will force a decisive finish in the war, arguing Germany’s collapse is unlikely soon. He cites Japanese temperament, resilience, and supply limits, along with his personal connections and anti-collaboration views, to forecast a prolonged conflict with Japan proving pivotal.
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Babson
Rogerk W. Babson Babbon
Mass
Gérmany
Tlk
Germany
Wallapans
TE Staller
Washington
Japan
Shanghai
China
Lse
Tokyo
Rental report for Corry city district wartime registrations
District Director Prank Anderson released wartime rental data showing Corry city has 1,247 registrations for ordinary dwellings under rent control plus 51 registrations for rooms rented from hotels. Total room rentals during the emergency period reach 315. Across Erie County 25,744 registrations cover ordinary dwellings with 897 houses renting rooms. Warren County lists 4,029 dwelling registrations and 91 room houses. There have been 1,014 rent reductions ordered for ordinary housing since March 1, 1942, and 2,051 room rent reductions ordered in Brin-city and county facilities.
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Corry
Prank
Anderson
Erie County
Warren County
Flentes
Brin-city
Aed County
Red Commander Believes Hitler Hiding in Europe Likely
Associated Press reports Marshal Zhukov, via NBC from Moscow, believes Hitler is hiding in Europe possibly Spain. It is up to American and British troops to locate him. Zhukov says Hitler may have allied with Franco. Soviet occupy regime in Germany aims to cripple Germany’s military power and demoralize its population. Berlin is described as ruined beyond restoration.
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Associated Press
London
Marshal Zhukov
NBC
Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Spain
Hitler
Aya
Berlin
Zhukov
Efiller
Toal Hilley
Franco
Anil
Eva
Brown Reuters
Germany
Red Army
Gerhany
SORPSON SARGEANT Sorenson In Louisville Hospital
Staf eSgt Sorenson, formerly of this city and now living in Clymer, arrived in Louisville, Ky, for further surgery on his badly shattered right arm from a March 21 wound in Germany with General Patton's Third Army. His wife joined him to stay during hospitalization.
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Anti Wars
Neos Sorenson
Clymer
Stal Sergt
Mel Sorenson
Louisville
Germany
Patton
Third Army
Corry
Charleston
Sergi
Sorenson
Haseen
Litesville
Emergency session backs all power transfer in Tokyo
The Japanese Diet met in emergency session and approved a bill to transfer all powers to a wartime government under Premier Kantaru Iwanki who vowed the war would continue until the end. The move was drafted as a rapid wartime measure and aims to keep governance in wartime unity during crisis. Reports note the session followed bomb damage and a push to consolidate authority across ministries. The policy was framed as essential for sustaining wartime effort amid invasion threats.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Kantaru Iwanki
Weiller
Dapa
Ward seizure upheld by court in Chicago case
The Army seizure of Montgomery Ward and Company properties in seven cities was upheld by the Supreme Court along with Court of Appeals rulings. The decision reversed a federal judge’s ruling that the seizure was unconstitutional. Company officials vow to continue the fight to the high court while operations remain unchanged pending further action.
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Chicago
Governsiment's
Battte
Montgomery Ward and Company
Seiztve
Aetley House
Givewlt Court Ct
Supreme Court
Tornal
Court of Appeals
Roosevelt
Philip L. Sullivan
Sewell &. Avery
High Court
Army
Sullivan
Pendiae Une
Tmil m
Board Of Corry Hospital Reorganizes Stockholders’ Association
The Corry Hospital Board announces plans to reorganize the Stockholders’ Association to inform residents about hospital operations. It notes 1483 shares held by 146 holders, with no dividends paid. stockholders have voting rights only, each share bought for 10. The hospital operates as a nonprofit, funded by service payments, partial state act payments, and donors.
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Board of Corry Hospital
Stockholders’ Association
Corry Hospital
Corry
Corry Hospital Association
Flag Day Exercises Set at City Park Evening
National figure Dr Hess to speak at Flag Day ceremonies in City Park starting at 8 30 after a parade from the VFW Home on West Washington Street. Program includes Elite Chorus Saro Band VW Dramatic Bugle Corps and Senior High band with soloists Miss Mary Jean Sullivan and Charles M Lyalls. Everett Phillips will preside as exalted ruler of the Corry lodge. Local organizations urged to join procession and notify Charles Kent of intent to participate.
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West Washington
Dr. Hess
Yeliopeest
Philadelphia
Veluraud
VW. Dramatic Bugle Corps
Charles M. Lyalls
Union City
Mary Jean Sullivan
Everett Phillips
Ad Citics
Charles Kent
Grass Fire Prompted Unit Response in Worth Street blaze
Grass fire reported near Worth Street at about 11:30 am prompted a Worthington Fire Department response. Crews contained the blaze quickly, with no injuries or property damage noted in initial reports.
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Worth Street
GOP Success in Economy Cut Against OWI
The Associated Press reports House Republicans credit the economy cut as a victory against OWI. The 184 to 128 vote trimmed $17,000,000 from OWI activities, with 117 Republicans in support and 20 Democrats plus a Progressive voting for it. Nearly 100 Democrats did not vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ivy
Senate
Bouse
Acepeine Kato
GWT
Hershey Workers Vote Under Smith Connally Act
In Hershey Pennsylvania a strike vote is to be held today by the National Labor Relations Board among about 3,960 to 3,400 Hershey Chocolate Corporation employees under provisions of the Smith Connally Act.
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Hershey
National Labor Relations Board
Hershey Chocolate Corporation
WILL STRIP GERMANY OF VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
Assatluin Perss reports Supreme Headquarters states Germany’s industrial sectors will be stripped of assets to devastate war capabilities. Ambassador Edwin and Pauly announce U.S. reps will survey occupied areas, with Soviet and British participation planned. the German delegation to Moscow will depart while technical staff remain to study reparations feasibility.
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Assatluin
Perss Supreme Headquarters
al- Hed
Germany
Lille Wak
Prowrany
Edwin, W. Tuilay
Trump
Sxsounee Inlay
Pauly Saii
United States
Pauley Anid
Pauley
Whit Just
Aone
Gerais
Wea
Olige
Wattsburg Car Bandit Sentenced to Federal Term
Reports recall the Wattsburg gang crack at a farm near Wattsboro where stolen cars were stripped and parts sold. Ashle L. Butts, once leader of the group, received a federal sentence after pleading no defense to auto theft. State Police tracked the gang to a base near Lowville. Butts fled, abducted a 17 year old girl, and later was captured and brought back for trial.
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Wattsburg
Severn Monthy Gn
Ashle L. Butts
Micheenaker
Pittsbareh
Dunge Do
Federa
Yrigo
Lola Hon BF
Federiol
Butts
Erte
Bam
Wattsboro
Lowville
North East
Waton
North Nast
Philadelphia
New Company 4 Recruits to Report for Instruction
Captain Guy Abbey orders all new recruits listed in Company 4 to report at the Armory tomorrow Sunday morning at 9 o clock for additional instruction. New equipment and uniforms will be issued at the time.
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Guy Abbey
Canning Sugar Freeze Lifted in Harrisburg Area
Harrisburg district OPA lifted the home canning sugar freeze for the 10-sq uary area to allow preserving peak strawberry and cherry crops. Walter C. Young district OPA director said price and rationing boards will first consider existing applications, all consumed against over issuances.
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Harrisburg
OPA
Walter C. Young
Sald
Britain Moves Whole Gold Supply in World War II Risk
Britain shifted its entire gold reserves during a threatened German invasion. The Bank of England described the move as the greatest financial gamble in history. Gold was escorted to secret locations and stored worldwide to protect assets, with losses totaling about 20 million dollars.
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London
Britain
Bank of England
Tingland
Abele Mmomlee Rangty
niaVel
St Edward's High School Graduates Eighth Class
A class of eight will graduate from St Edward's High School Sunday evening in St Thomas the Apostle parish church. Misses Hannan Hughes Sparks Feeney Laird Sullivan, Hopkins and O'Brien plus others will receive diplomas with Rev Daniel Facta delivering the address. The student body attends mass, breakfast follows, and the program includes Beethoven and Gounod selections, a Veni Creator address, and diplomas by Rev Graves.
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St. Edward's High School
St. Thomas the Apostle
Mary Gertrude Hannan
Margaret Jean Hughes
Rita Marie Sparks
Jean Marie Feeney
Theresa M. Laird
Mary Ann Sullivan
William Joseph Hopkins
William Thomas O'Brien
Pr. Daniel Facta
Sharon
Beethoven
James Wharton
Roma
Australian Troops Invade Labuan Island
Reported invasion of Labuan Island by Australian forces with emergency parliamentary session and strategic air strikes. Chinese breakthrough to the Indo China border noted while B-29s struck aircraft factories in three cities.
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Indo-China
Okinawa Garrison Under Severe Allied Pressure
U S Marines and infantry with heavy air artillery and naval fire press the Okinawa garrison. Tokyo reports Kamikaze raids as first line ships note U S losses while efforts in Borneo Labuan landings unfold and demoralization concerns rise across Japan amid emergency session.
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Nippon
Tokyo
Labian Island
Borneo
Japan
Yokohama
Nagoyi
Philippines
U.S
Okinawa
Mikedo
Subida
Chesser W. Nimits
U. S
Labuan Tland
Arm fracture at city jail injures rail worker
George Slagel, worker at an east end railroad camp, suffered a serious fracture of the left arm after falling from a bunk in a city jail cell yesterday afternoon. He was arrested for drunkenness near the passenger station and locked in. X rays showed a complete fracture. a bone graft was performed. He was taken to a hospital for care.
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George Slagel
Nave
Uribe
Slagel
Erie Institution
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