Missing Airman Parson S Son of Jamestown Family
Powell Motor News reports Second Lir Richard E. Parsons, 23, bombardier on a Flying Fortress and son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parsons of 8 South Main St Jamestown, has been missing in action since May after his plane failed to return from a mission over Romania. His father notified by War Department.
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Powell Motor No
Jamestown
Richard E. Paraops
John A. Parsons
South Main Street
Romania
War Department
Page & Ferry
Allies Gain In Fierce Fighting For Cherbourg
A World War II report notes Allied forces engaging Cherbourg with heavy air and naval strikes. Lancasters conducted a raid to disrupt German E boats threatening trans-Channel convoys. Before the raid the harbor housed ten torpedo boats and motor torpedo boats, and Allied ships intensified the bombardment after the air attack.
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Cherbourg
State Assistance Raises In Pennsylvania Aid Monthly
Harrisburg June 18 the Associated Press reports a 130000 monthly increase in public assistance allowances approved by the Commonwealth to meet higher living costs The boost will be shared by recipients of aid to dependent children and unemployment relief as soon as possible Governor Martin announced the increases to match costs of household and cleaning supplies shelter fuel and light The State Board of Public Assistance approved the boosts yesterday Food and clothing allowances and old age grants remain unchanged
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Martin
State Board of Public Assistance
OPA Expands Enforcement Staff in Meantime Fight
Washington June 16 the House Appropriations Committee approved funds to add 1239 enforcement workers for the Office of Price Administration to curb a growing black market. The chief said meat industry enforcement is a priority as the panel sent a $2 505 165 586 deficiency supply bill to the floor covering federal departments and agencies with short year funds.
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Associated Press
Washington
OPA
Chester Bowles
House Appropriations Committee
Office of Price Administration
Erie Man Shoots Self After Quarrel With Girl
Frederick G Hecker 20 shot himself two inches above the heart with a 22 caliber rifle in his brother in law Harry George home following an argument with girlfriend Francois Voto. The shooting occurred at 9 30 p m and Becker was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in fair condition his bullet not removed. George said his brother in law received a medical discharge from the Navy three months ago for a nervous condition.
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Erieste
Erie
Frederick G. Hecker
Harry George
Francois Voto
Becker
St. Vincent's Hospital
George
Navy
Americans Advance in Saipan Invasion
Reports from Saipan say American forces advance with initial casualties described as moderate by Admiral Nimtz. Tokyo radio claimed 1,800 enemy casualties and 40 landing barges. War correspondent William ZL Worden noted Vice Admiral Turner praised the expedition as the most experienced amphibious fleet. Training reportedly began at Attu and continued.
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Tinian
Nimitz
Tokyo
William ZL. Worden
Associated Press
Richmond Kelly Turner
Attu
Worden
TIDIOUTE PILOT AIDS IN SALVAGE OF BOMBER
A crew of Army fliers guided a Liberator bomber from a canyon to complete its salvage after an emergency landing May 30. The Fourth Air Force cleared a rough route and laid a metal strip on soft ground, and the takeoff required a precise 15 degree stall turn through a canyon 1000 feet wide. Capts Stockton and Conroe piloted the airplane during the delicate operation near Spokane.
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Tidioute
Associated Press Enterprise
Ore
Canyon
Georger Field
Spokane
Wash
Fourth Air Force
Capts
Robert Wilcox
Stockton
Calif
James A. Conroe
Tidbute
Dehydrated Cattle Shipment Reported by Plane
A single aircraft carried a dehydrated shipment equivalent to 390 head of cattle in beet form. The unusual cargo highlights historical methods of preserving livestock for transport and supply.
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Lux
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Nelson Jay Gorman
Bemus Point
Allen E. Bargar
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Brookville
Bert Fulton
Sergt
Bud Fulton
U. S. Marines
Parris Island
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Grand Theatre Building
Warren
Erie Fire Department
Bari Beibel
West 25Th St
Wey
J. A
Titusville
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Church Street
Arnold Hashman
Carter Hill
Mead Park
Petunias
Coleas
L. J. Rowe Flower Shop
Corry Hospital
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West Irving Street
Donald Wiggers
Daught
West Wayne Street
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Columbu
Arthur Rensom
Corry
Ann Sulopel
Delaware—street
Paul Fleming
Columbus Avenue
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Botany
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Burnett Bush
Kennedy
Jeremiah Williams
Jamaica
Jamestown General Hospital
Mattison
Thospitel
Western Auto Associate
Bradford
Bradford Hospital
Seneca Junction
Russell Yoke
England
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Ralph Romanelly
Dennis Hollarn
Thomas Hollarn
Boyer Road
R. D
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al. Wildwood
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Bureau of Mines
First Avenue
All-Way Electric Co
Oil City
Venango County
Fifth Way
United States Steel Corporation
Oil Well Supply Compay
Franklin
Richard W. Henderson
U.S. Air Force
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Rocky Grove
Perry Flushes
Democral
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Contrabus Ave
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Saipan
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Monessen
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