Untitled Local Notice Fragments From 1942 Era Police Report
Fragmentary OCR reads like a 1940s police notice with stray names and numbers. Mentions a Walter Pile and R. Allen and events tied to a Pennsylvanian setting, with scattered references to pistols and protection measures. Contains jagged dates, amounts, and locations scattered through the garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aine
Joni
Walter Pile
Srigate
Tayesdur
We Secon
R. Allen
Wedand
Clymer
Land Avenue
Mult Acres
Ughan Bosrd
No Inc
Survivors Recount Atlantic Convoy Torpedo Attack
Eleven survivors landed at a Canadian port report a sudden mid Atlantic disaster that sank four merchant ships after a U boat strike. Survivors describe torpedoed tankers and freighter crews, US warship rescue, and uncertain casualty figures as the raid spanned three days with multiple ships hit and subs possibly active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic
Reamen
Brovant
United States
Wilkinsburg Man Kills Self Wounds Wife in Forest Hills
Pittsburgh March 2 Chief County Detective Charles Leith said Harry D Immel a 47 year old Ware salesman killed himself after shooting his wife Leah D Immel 42 a former Indiana Pennsylvania resident. The couple quarrelled yesterday afternoon prompting the son Richard 23 to leave. Richard found his mother dead and the husband wounded when he returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chisf County
Charles Leith
Wilkinsburg
Forest Hills
Leith
Leah D. Tmmel
Indiana
Harry D. Tmmel
Columbia Hospital
Water main break cripples Jackson Michigan
A major water main break in Jackson Michigan halted the city’s water supply affecting over 50 000 residents and many industries including war plants. A Belden Road repair crew rushed to the scene but no repair time could be estimated. Cause of the break not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
Belden Road
Tire theft probes target cars in East South Street garage
Police investigates a tire theft at Central Garage on East South Street early Saturday after 3 AM. Stolen items include Goodyear 16x625 Firestone 16x00 Brigadier Marathon tires, two socket wrench sets and five light cords. Authorities pursue clues linking a second suspected car lot theft on First Avenue. If convicted, offenders face harsher penalties due to rubber rationing restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Antstars
Alkens Astel-Car Lot
First Avenue
John Flanigan
Patrolmir Ld. Kelly
Erie
House Joins Fight Over FDR Price Rule
Washington March 2 The House appropriations committee recommended 695,509,809 for agriculture department spending for the fiscal year starting July 1, 456,267.06 less than the current year. The bill allows farm stocks held by the Commodity Credit Corporation to be sold below parity, renewing the clash between President Roosevelt and Congress over price restrictions. It also bans new rural rehabilitation loans over 2500 to any farmer and blocks new native projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
Roosevelt
Congress
Explosions Reported Off Atlantic City Shoreline
The Atlantic City area reported muffled blasts along the coast near Longport and nearby towns on March 2. Eyewitnesses saw smoke offshore while police and coast guard investigated. Two volleys of explosions were heard around 10 06 PM with later, louder blasts noted by beachfront patrols. Authorities offered no official comment from Coast Guard or naval officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Associated Press
Longyntl
Fier
Ley
Line
Earl Butcher
Pyatvolmen
Wills
Coash Guard
Naval Offleigis
Exhibition of Hermite and Magnesium Bombs at Wardens School
Corry air raid wardens school enters a new phase with Tuesday and Thursday classes at 7 80 o'clock. Walter H H Scott chief coordinator announces a display of hermite and magnesium bombs at Tuesday session. Instruction under William W Myers and John F Conners continues with aim to cover lecture material this week and reviews next week. Special police and ten hours of Red Cross first aid will be provided before courses end. Attendance a fine start and industry workers are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Walter HH. Scott
William W. Myers
John F. Conners
Hatch
Bohoo
Aulitary Police
Police
Flanigan
Red Cross
Wso
Settlement in Plant FG case ends at Ajax Dron Works
Walter Garber, 35, of 607 West Smith Street, reached a court settlement Saturday after a clash at Ajax Dron Works. Supt. Mormon J Edinger endured a chin laceration and a dislocated shoulder. All charges were dropped as both parties agreed to bear their own costs and waive further claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Garber
West Smith Street
Ajax Dron Works
Mormon J Edinger
Garber
Intervention By President May Be Sought In Gubernatorial No minination
In Harrisburg both parties face contests as President may step in to soothe a Democratic primary split. Meredith Meyers, Democratic state chair, says only presidential intervention can unite factions for the May 19 primary and fall election. Republicans avoid formal endorsements to prevent rifts, though Edward Martin is favored by the state organization. Further talks are hoped to steer a three way gubernatorial race toward harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Meredith Meyers
Republican State Committee
Edward Martin
Moyers
Luther A. Harr
Eight from this city leave for camp this week
Eight youths from Corry and nearby areas are set to depart this week for U S Army camp, aided by a special train through Pennsylvania. The group includes Frank Gy Green, Michael Sprovers, Wayne Street residents, Walter Albert Shields, and Frank L. Baresl. Officials anticipate increased selective service calls and faster examinations, with unions city set to report next departure counts.
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Lawn Board No.3
Teave
Pennsylvania Raila
Corry
Prank Gy Green
Washington Streets
Michael Sprovers
Wayne
Walter Albert Shields
Concord Street
Frank L. Baressl
Smith’ Street
Pennsylvania
U. S. Atty
Ndue
Uir
al- Shough
Union City
German Planes Bombing Bataan Reported
Washington report from March 3 states General MacArthur’s forces were bombed by planes with unusual markings, possibly German-built. Three two-engine craft with black bodies and white wing crosses struck behind defenses on Bataan Peninsula. ground operations dwindled to a standstill over 24 hours with no damage. The communique notes other areas had no notable activity.
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MacArthur
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
Raics
Mare
Nes
Bataan Peninsla
Japan
Aid
Philippine
Bataan
Montreal fire kills eight in three story brick block
Eight people including three firemen burned to death in a March blaze that swept an area in southwest Montreal destroying a three story brick building. The incident followed a dangerous fire described in reports from Montreal and Weymouth about new Atlantic coast dirigible base plans and ongoing naval discussions.
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Montreal
Red Army Near Staraya Russa in Northwestern Front
AP dispatch from Moscow reports the Red Army advancing toward Staraya Russa as German resistance stiffens. Supplies are dwindling amid wrecked housing, while Soviet forces press toward Smolensk and Dnieper areas with heavy fighting against German troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Staraya Russa
Smolensk
Britain
Hitler Admits Nazis On Defensive Amid Russian Counteroffensive
German leadership acknowledges defensive stance as Red Army reports widening advances on the Crimea Donets front and around Leningrad. Soviet air force activity and a Russian front surge draw German countermeasures, with Bavarian and Staraya Russian theater references and continued fighting near Leningrad and the Kerch peninsula.
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Crimea
Donets
Fram Leningrad
Leketmen
Red Army
London
Russia
Pha
Arctic
England
Staraya Russa
Morele
Sharaya Russa
Lake Tmen
Leningrad
Soviet Information Bureau
Staraya Russe
Guimea
Kerch
Congress Faces Army Pay Issue
Washington March 2 Congress opened its third month amid Korhime problems as it confronts a plan to raise basic military pay. Selected inductees would see monthly pay rise from 21 to 42 dollars, with lawmakers cautious about rushing the measure to a floor to avoid broader demands.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Roosevelt Orders Army Completely Reorganized
President Roosevelt orders a sweeping army reorganization to streamline units and create overseas departments. The plan shifts infantry cavalry field artillery and other branches under a unified command structure with new services of supply and defense commands. The secretary of war will implement overseas department changes and consolidate existing formations into base, defense, and theater commands.
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Washington
Mil
Roosevelt
Army
Sec
Rommondinie Gener
groUna
Airforce
Airforce Combat Command
Amy Atr
Orces
Services of Supply
Chjet of Contacllevy
Family feud erupts in car wreck attempt with guns fired
Police investigated a long smoldering dispute as F. Clark Bindsey allegedly tried to wreck the Nelsons’ car on East Columbus after a feud involving his son Edward Lind and daughter Lula Lindsey. A 22 caliber rifle and a 12 gauge shotgun were seized. officers quieted threats and profanity at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willeh
I Ws
East Columbus
Ayehue
F. Clark Bindsey
Edward Lind
Lula Lindsey
John Nelson
Scott's Crossing
Lindsey
Gublle
Wondland
Nelson
Sekerak
Columbus Avenue
Kelly
Mead
Schofield Starts Alien Round-up in Philadelphia
The U S immigration and naturalization service began a nationwide operation to locate 76000 to 100000 enemy aliens who failed to register and to move the service's Washington office to Philadelphia. Major Lemuel B Schofield directed inspectors to cooperate with PR agents and police guards to find German Italian and Japanese aliens who did not register by the law deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofield
Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States Immigration and Pol Luralization Service
Nen
Washington
Lemuel B. Schofield
British Hold On Salween Amid Japanese Massing
London dispatch reports British troops along the Salween River fending off Japanese feint thrusts as forces mass for a broader advance. Rangoon and the Irrawaddy valley are described as nearly deserted while Tokyo’s aerial and naval raids strike targets near the Burma front.
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Asxocraven
London
Salween
Rangoon
Irra
Waddy
Britain
Christmas Island
Java
Associated Press
Pegu
Burma
Burma-Chine
Norh
Sittang
Tewen
Kenife
New Cars For Defense Workers Only If Actually Required On Job
Pennsylvania began limited distribution of new automobiles on March 4 under a wartime rationing plan. Certificates would be issued by county and local boards to defense workers who require an automobile for their job, with exemptions for those using cars only for commuting. permits may also cover jitneys and farm sales staff when transportation is inadequate.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Elmer Transeau
Trafiseau
Allied drive to crush Japanese spearheads in Java
March 2 dispatch from Batavia reports Allied commissions praise progress as Japanese forces push toward Bandung. Dutch, British, American and Filipino troops fight fierce battles around Soebang and Rendeng while a costly counterattack seeks to blunt the invasion and protect Java's key air and sea links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rembang
Bandoeng
Caplure Soebang
Soebang
United Nationg Eimand
Java
Burma
Philippines
United Nations
East Indies
Jaya
Australis
Australia
New Zealand
Melbourne
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Staraya Russa Llied
Canadian Port
Jackson Mich
Chattanooga
Tenn
Central Garage
House
F.D.R
Agriculture Dept
Warden School
Bulletins
Weymouth
Mass
Ecretary Ariens
Hitler
Vrs
New York
Dhapatess
Javad
Batavia
Nethelands East Tailes
Ancla
Owever
United
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