Reinsurance stocks urged amid disaster markets and war
Article argues that professional re insurance firms should lead the industry, citing their independence from agents and potential to profit from high loss periods. It notes limited underwriting profits in the sector, calls for stronger re insurance growth postwar, and discusses global expansion prospects in Europe, South America, and the Far East. It contrasts Europe led reinsurance with domestic direct writing and outlines the industry’s current losses and need for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Banson
Babson Park
Mags
Woodie
Dion
Mer
Ehidudise
Infisvi
Europe
United States
U.S
South America
Far East
Tbis
Ti Europe
Smd
Resurfacing Planned for Route 6 Between Corry and Warren
Word from Warren reports extensive resurfacing by the State Highway Department on Route 6 from Corry to Warren. Crews unload crushed limestone and stockpile material along the Roosevelt highway as equipment arrives to begin repairs. The exact mileage to be improved was not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
State Highway Department
Corry
Roosevelt Highway
Tf 49
Tere
Merchants Meet At Rex Theater For Loan Drive Kickoff
Local campaign launches Monday with all merchants and employers summoned to Rex Theater at 8 am. Cory campaign workers, veterans from overseas hospitals, and plant visits outline the drive through the city. Women’s Division, led by Mrs Don Williams, starts operations with headquarters and a block system. The War Finance Committee schedules activities, pledges, and house-to-house work as the national campaign climaxes with events at the city hall and surrounding plants.
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Coury
Rex
Retatiens
Cory Compaien Organization
Bat Hericlds
Dushini
Butler
Meelny
Rehill
Aero
Ajax Ton
Raymond
Enplayés
Gerry-dimestown Manufaccturing Corp
Don Williams
Charles Monroe
Eatly
Thas
Olly Burke
Sailor Held Here Under Charges
Sam Messinger a seaman from Shoemaker Naval Base California admits AWOL and is held in the city jail after surrendering to Corry officers. He is wanted in Clautauqua County on a bench warrant and by the FBI for taking a motorcycle in Ohio. A deputy will escort him to Mayville for court action.
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Sam Messinger
Shoemaker Naval Base
California
Baying
Corry
Pultine
Bell
Mayville
Clautauqua County
Messinger
Jamestown
Ward
Te Fbe
Ohl
Jamestown City
Second Ward garages robbed during the night
Four Second Ward garages were entered last night with thefts varying from four wheel and tire removal to hub cap stealing. In Dr G Bennett’s garage on East Smith Street intruders jacked a Buick Rivh coupe, removed all four wheels and tires, and fled. The thieves also rifled Dr Bennett’s daughter's car and ransacked a rear building. Police found fingerprints as they investigated just before 7 AM.
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Second Ward
G. £ Bennett
East Smith Street
Brewood
Dy. Bennett
Coletta Delssier
Bennett
Hoss Mead
Ie Police
Palyonian
Herman Burlingame Quad
Allied claims five Japanese warships sunk in southwest Pacific
Allied headquarters reported at least five Japanese warships lost with four destroyers sunk and a damaged heavy cruiser in heavy Mitchell bomber strikes. Japanese ships reportedly withdrew toward Tokyo after the attack near Biak in Dutch New Guinea, while battles elsewhere reflected Allied advances in Truk Ponape and other Pacific targets.
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Japan
Southwest Pacific
Allied
Nippones
Thuysday
Geelvink Bay
Biak Island
Philippines
Burma
India
Myitkyina
Mogaung
Kamaung
Kohima
MD Gia
Lumgling
China
Chiba
Changsha
Hung Province
Central Pacific
Truk
Ponape
Fakun
Carolines
Nauru
Marshalls
Stanford Hose Rooms Improved Fire Club At First Ward Station
The Stanford Hose Company reports a fine improvement to the headquarters in the First Ward fire station. All club rooms, including the large hall, have new attractive Unoleum floor covering and expert installation. The logo remains, with a newer rig added four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Hose
Stanford Hose Company
Tink
Orginination
First Ward
Ecbodina
Dewey Backers Push Taft For Platform Chief At Convention
Associated Press report notes Dewey supporters weigh a Taft platform chair at the Republican convention. Key figures include Senator Robert Taft and Bricker pledges. New York Governor Dewey leads in pledged delegates with Nevada meetings shaping alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swyporwes Wewey
Onomae E. Dewey
New York
Robert Tet
Roho
Republica National Conversion
Déln Wei Brivker
Dewey
Nevada
Bricker
Stores to Open Early for War Loan Mass Meeting
Retail stores will open at 10 a.m. Monday to allow employees to attend a mass meeting at Rex Theatre from 9 to 10 a.m. The gathering aims to organize Fifth War Loan activity with Walter H. Scott as chairman. A veteran from Deshon Hospital will be invited to speak.
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Rex Theatre
Walter H. Scott
Kay
Mic Presen
Wat
Deshon Hospital
OCD Volunteers Prepare Registration Supplies
Volunteers under the Corry organization will handle registration tasks in Wayne, Concord, and Eigin as part of a state plan. Chief Air Ward and Walter Scott coordinate efforts with the local defense setup, providing guidance and needed materials.
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Fe Toske
Wayne
Concord
Eigin
Corry Organisation
Air Rald
Walter He Scott
Scott
Gunnell
Emretutty
Cory
Sevena
Seat
Invasion Bulletins Report Allied HQ in Vrance
June reports from London note Allied expeditionary forces establishing advanced HQs in Vrance to provide close tactical support. Royal Coastline Forces sank German trawlers on the Bute coast and damaged a fourth, within a chain of naval actions in the region. German command withdrew south of Valogny as patrols pressed, with Montebourg cited as a nearby reference point.
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Rome
Eberhard von Mackensen
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Mackensens
Tiber
1St
Viterbo
Lassoy
Hermann Goering
Tuscattia
Tar Gquinia
Vetralla
Aid
Ai Drive
Veterloo
Moricone
Tivol
Arsoll
Sa- Lalaco
Annyls
Vmmalutiz
Eiemy
Orsoany
Guarfilagrele
Miglionico
Piletto
Poro
Guardiagrele
Bes
Italy
Denmark
Associated Press
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Puree
Corse
Vrance
London
Royal May
Bute
Bertin Radio
Attorneys Seek Supreme Court to Remove Kitts Judge
Pennsylvania lawyers petition the state Supreme Court to restrain Erie County Judge Willns A. Kitts amid alleged mental illness. The petition claims past hospitalizations impede duties and seeks removal, with Erie officials invoking due processes concerns. Judge Kitts vows to contest the petition as appeals move toward higher courts.
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Supreme Court
Kitts
Associated Press
Pailadelpuia
Farlysshe Erle County
Pennsylyznis Supreme Court Today
Willns A. Kitts
Erle County
George W. Maxey
Asie
Philadelphia
Erie
Court of Common Peas and Quarter Sessions
Iim
Nime
Pennsylvania
Jills
Reds Open Offensive on Karelia Isthmus Near Leningrad
Allied dispatch reports that Soviet forces launched a broad offensive on the Karelia isthmus north of Leningrad, aided by heavy artillery and armored formations. The operation met strong resistance from German and Finnish defenders, with several breaches and enemy losses reported but no decisive breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Brass London
BNI
Karelian
Leningrad
Karelia
Air Medal for William Wall Wall and service family noted
The Air Medal is awarded to William Wall, aviation ordnance member, from this city, for extraordinary achievement in Southwest Pacific operations since September 1, 1943. The citation mentions a brother lost in action, another wounded, and the father serving, with official notice from Fifth Air Force Headquarters.
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Corry Mary
Fifth Air Force
Southwest Pacific
William. 'T. Wall
Katlerne Uh Walt
Sylvania
Corry
George GC Kenney
Alv Borre
Aly Modi
Ordunlonnsen
Fen
Philsielpall
Navy
Nt Kr
Today
Fifth Air Porte
Blood Bank Committee Sets Daily 155 Pint Quota
A local women’s committee announced sufficient donors to meet a 155 pint per day quota for blood bank activities. The Red Cross unit from Buffalo arrives Monday morning to start at the Episcopal Church headquarters at 4 30. Monday hours run 1 30 to 7 20 with a mid afternoon break, and Tuesday hours from 9 40 to 3 20 with a noon lunch break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Buffalo
Episcopal Church
Slated Coal Price Cut Reported By Washington
OPA announced a 2.15 dollar per ton reduction in retail coal prices in Washington, effective tomorrow, cutting the cost of antiira nile woul goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Germans Report Squeeze Attack Upon Carentan
Allied dispatches say German forces mounted a broad offensive near Carentan and Cherbourg while American forces pressed from the south toward the Cherbourg peninsula. The reporting notes large prisoner captures, heavy tank activity, and reinforcing enemy units, with Allied front dispatches indicating progress toward Carentan and Cherbourg.
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Carentan
Omar Bradley
Russia
Oresio
Forbes
Chen
Cxeri
Bradley
Germatt
Ward
Cherbourg
Ste Merc
Nglise
U.S
Italy
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Cor Ollery A. McMurray
FBI
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TAFT
Nevade
OCD
Berlin
Helsinki
Koresian Isthmus
William Waff
Caeh
Noazi
Assochtler Press Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Curentan
Normandy
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Uuro
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