Grant for Sewer Job Withheld in Second Ward
Public Health Service rescinds need justification for sewer relief in Second Ward as Federal Works Agency cancels $25,000 grant amid wartime material priorities. City Council seeks state health help to press relief for back-up conditions worsened by heavy rains.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Second Ward
East Smith Street
Federal Works Agency
Cliyy Council
C. H. Young
State Health Department
Army
Navy
Maritime Commission
War Production Board
U. S. Public Health Service
Senate
Isbor
State Department of Health
Young
Halth
Important Rail Center Falls to Japanese In All-Day Battle
Chinese high command reports an all day battle at the Ghek fang Alungél railway end with 800 casualties inflicted on the invaders. The rail center was abandoned to the Japanese after heavy fighting and strategic resistance.
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Chungering
Dime
Shang
Ghek~ fang-Alungél
President Roosevelts Push to End Red Light Districts
President Roosevelt urged a national drive to purify war industry areas by closing red light districts. He asked Paul McNutt to mobilize executives across 8500 plants to combat venereal disease, viewing prostitution as a major health hazard to troops and workforce.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Paul ¥. McNuit
Office of Defense
McNutt
Tam
New Attack on Darwin Fails Again in Pacific War
Allied and Japanese air actions over Darwin fail to damage the port after a fourth day of raids. MacArthur's headquarters report Japanese losses of 19 bombers and fighters, while Allied losses total six fighters. In New Guinea, Port Moresby combats yield four Japanese fighters shot down, four Allied planes missing, and 10 Japanese planes down overall for seven Allied planes. A separate item notes Pred G. McAlister elected president of Kiwanis International at London Ontario.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Darwin
MacArciur
United Nations
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Australia warns of peril if Axis wins Middle East
Prime Minister Curtin told Australians the war news is not good and that a fall of the continent would expose Hawaii and the North American coast to Japanese attack. He cited three Axis thrusts, including Libya and Russia, and warned that submarine warfare and shipping losses threaten Allied defense. He noted six Australian warships lost since the war began and urged war loan subscriptions.
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Associated
Melbourne
Australia
John Curtin
Hawaii
North American
Curtin
Axis
United Nations
Russia
Libya
Wellington
New Zealand
Peter Fraser
United States
Patrick J. Hurley
Cumtin
Middle East
Suez
India
India Ocean
Japan
The
Coral
Rocco seeks new trial for teen in sister killing
In Pittsburgh Tacumsa on June 11 Attorney Louis Little filed for a new trial for Vincent James Rocco a 14 year old from Swissvale convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the March 1 fatal shooting of his older sister Marte Rocco.
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Pit Tacumsa
Louis Little
Vincent James Rocco
Swissvale
Marte
Pennsylvania Flyers Bombed Carrier During Midway Battle
Associates Press reports from Honolulu that three Pennsylvania fliers helped damage a Japanese aircraft carrier in the Battle of Midway, then watched as Japanese planes failed to sink the burning vessel. Lead pilot Edward Stedman credited Sgt. J. Parianes and Corporal Bart Achaeter with key spotting and bombing actions, including a direct hit through a hole in the clouds despite heavy anti aircraft fire.
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Associates
Honolulu
Pennsylvania Fiiers
Midway Island
Edward Steedman
Sher Whan
Stedman
Gerais RM. Dollinor
Harrictburg
Enrriey
Leutenant
Orn
Sgt
We J. Parianes
Champonrsburg
Fasnd Corp
Bart Achaeter
Reading
Gomme
Ormer
Steedman
Collison
Onother
U.S
Blackout Law Enacted by City Council Amid Crossings Fight
City Council approved a blackout ordinance urged by City Solicitor Walter A. Scott to curb violations during emergency and test blackouts. The law bans lights visible from outside, sidewalk lighting, and vehicle or pedestrian activity during blackout periods, with exemptions for defense plants and railways as approved by the County Council of Defense. The measure takes effect after wartime adoption and a three week publication period.
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Aly Wxil
The
County Defense Coutiell
Corty
Erie County Coucil of Defense
Body of Youth Found in Trunk in Brooklyn Blaze
A burned young man, about 25, was found stuffed in a trunk in a vacant Brooklyn lot near a main road. The corpse showed severe injuries and burns, with gasoline odors and tire tracks indicating transportation by car. Dr Manuel E Martin, Brooklyn medical examiner, stated the evidence pointed to prior beating and stabbing before the fire. A passerby reported the sighting at 5 20 p m local time, prompting a police call.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Manuel E. Martin
EWT
City Plans Loan To Meet West Main Street Costs
City of Gowen last night authorized a short term loan to cover street paving costs on West Main. The Charles H Fry Construction Company of Erie built the pavement from Fifth Avenue west beyond West Street and seeks $3,038.22, per State Highway Department estimates. The finance director and mayor were instructed to arrange the loan, with settlement to be charged against property owners.
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Gowen
Charles H. Fry
U S Bombers Score In Mediterranean Fight
U S bombers scored direct hits on Italian ships in the Mediterranean as battleships burned and vessels were damaged. A British and American RAF force pursued, but a Tobruk convoy and another for Malta reportedly broke through at high cost.
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U.S
Mediterranean
Associated Press
London
Americar
RAF
Taran Bse
Malta
Axigan Quarks
Tomdolt
Vanyey
Alfred Z. Kalberer
City water to reach Mead Park soon
City engineers announced Mead Park will gain a water main extension from West Jayne Street. A drinking fountain and toilet facilities are planned at the covered shelter with water lines to the recreation area. The move aims to improve access for park users and support ongoing recreation plans.
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Mead Park
City Water
Monti Park
Muricipal
Don D. Willams
Gerry Water Supply
Une Ormanication
Corry Rod and Gim Club
City Council Grants Three Building Permits
Three permits approved for White street site by Victor Adams to erect a 22 by 24 foot brick veneer structure for temporary residence later to be a garage. Also permits for J E Mixer to repair and remodel a porch and Arthur Gorling to remodel front and side porches on homes.
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Victor
Adams
White Street
J. E. Mixer
West South Street
Arthur Gorling
Lib- Lenty Sires
Sise
Pipeline plan approved to boost petroleum supply north
Washington bulletin reports Harold T. Tekes announced approval of plans to build an A inch petroleum products pipeline from northern Florida to coastal Atlantia regions as far north as Norfolk. London bulletin notes Commons approved 21.000,000,000 pounds for war aims bringing total authorizations to 10.05 billion pounds.
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Washington
Petoleum
Iarold T. Tekes
Jetoss
Florida
Allandc
Norfolk
Yas
London
House of Commons
Kingsley Wood
Chanceler
Exchequer
Britain
Kingsley
Gas dealers penalized for violating rationing rules
Washington reports enforcement actions by the Office of Price Administration after decoy drivers exposed gas sellers in New York, Philadelphia, and Newark. About 161 stations sold gas without ration cards, with 15 to 20 day suspensions issued for those involved, and further suspensions possible for additional violations.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York City
Philadelphia
Nea
New York
Philatelphis
Newark
Noda
OPA Checkers
Cifizen
Coast Blimp Increase Sent to President for Approval
Washington June 17 legislation suborning the Navy to increase its light aerial deterrents from 48 to 2 received presidential approval today. The measure, requested by the Navy, aims to improve coastal shipping security and intensify anti submarine warfare.
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Washington
Round Clock Protection at PRR Crossings Gains Ground
The city seeks 24 hour protection at Center Street and First Avenue crossings. Two watchmen are on 32 hour shifts while three eight hour shifts will start once workers are available. Erie Railroad granted protection months ago. Pennsylvania Railroad has delayed since 1941. With heavy ore shipments and war industry growth, permanent 24 hour watchmen are now in place as rail traffic rises and safety concerns mount.
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Eheel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie
Pennsylvania
First Avenue
Center Street
Erie Railroad
Renovo
Algerith
Trafic
Service Pay Bill Signed by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed a measure raising the minimum base pay for the armed forces to 50 dollars a month, retroactive to June 1. The increase affects ranks up to second lieutenant in the army and ensign in the navy, boosting annual pay from 1,500 to 1,000 dollars and increasing officer rental allowances.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Treasury Report Highlights Day's Treasury Totals
Treasury report from Washington dated June 17 shows June 16 receipts at 195.316 million dollars, expenditures at 290.65 million, net balance 1.723 billion, total debt 802.52 million, with a daily increase of 329.19 million. The figures reflect the government's cash position and borrowing.
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Treasury
Washington
Petain Reflects On Armistice Anniversary In Broadcast
Vichy June 17 Petain, 86, admitted in a brief radio address on the second anniversary of his peace with Germany that France cannot be saved by his death. He recalled June 17 1940 armistice requests and warned that while the trail would be long and hard, French resolve must remain.
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Vichy
Petar
Germany
RAF Blasts Ruhr Deny Italian Claims
Allied dispatches describe RAF air raids and heavy fighting across the Ruhr and North Africa. Axis forces press on Tobruk and Acroma as German high command boasts gains near Sevastopol and in the Crimea. Soviet reports note intensified battles around Sevastopol with German troops and Red Army counterattacks shaping a dire strategic scene.
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Britain
Russia
Tobruk
Sevastopol
RAP
Adolf
Mediterranean
Sidi Rezegh
Atroma
el Adem
Dovne
Axi
Acromw
Adem
Acroma Iy
Adal Hitler
Siberia
Red Army
Khartov
Ukraine
Balaclava
Sevastapal
Bink Sea
Sting
Caucasus
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Asssclated Press
Fieads Kiwanians
Cleveland
G. McAlister
iKhwanis International Today
E. B. Stohlman
Nashville
Tenn
United Motions
Hurley
Cove Council
West Wayne Street
Penn
Petain
France
Tobruk Peril
Rommel
Sevastopal
Moscow
Ruhr
Associated Fresa Cavro
Beilist
Acroma
Erwin Rammel
Tobrule
Tnder Payer
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