Axis claiming heavy loss for British forces
Allied dispatches report fierce fighting in Tunisia with British 8th Army gaining ground in the Mareth Line while American forces advance toward the Tunisian coast. Axis losses claim 1,600 prisoners, 40 guns and 70 vehicles as Germans retreat under rough weather and minefields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard L. Montgomery
8Th Army
Mareth Line
Jessie
Yillure
Tamera
Blverte
Algiers
Montgomery
Dallas Smiley Heads Victory Loan Campaign
Dallas Smiley, a noted local accountant, was named chairman of the April Victory Loan Campaign. The appointment followed last night’s Defense Council meeting, with John A. Blatt and Richard Rassbacher leading the committee and Aero Lodge No. 1608 planning a big Victory Day rally on March 20 at the State Armory.
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Victory Garden
Dallas
Smiley
Coury Defense Council
John A. Blatt
Richard Rassbacher
Cnr
Aero Lodge No
M. 1S Pletinilig
Workers of
el Ky Hiav Publicipate
Iptier Folie
Allies and Axis War News From March Fronts
Bulletin items report Krupp plants in Germany under heavy bomb attacks while Japanese forces push counteroffensive near Kauistze river. Archbishops Spellman survives a minor crash after arriving in Britain. UMWA extends coal contract talks to May 1 with retroactive effect if agreed by March 31.
Honor Roll to Carry Names of All Corry Boys
The Corry Defense Council plans an Honor Bell and Honor Roll for Corry boys called to service. About 170 dollars has been raised toward the project. Dr Morle Amy chair announces a tentative site near the Municipal building pending city permits. A glassed, illuminated board will display the names with future space for additions. Much work is donated. unveiling hoped for Memorial Day.
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Corry
Morle Amy
Chafee
Car Defense Council
Cory
Amy
City Coyyell
Capone Syndicate Chief Dies by His Own Hand
Chicago March 20 Capone syndicate chief Frank Witti, long dubbed the brains of one of the nation’s major gangs and ruler of the underworld, shot himself near a Riverside railroad embankment hours after learning he faced New York federal extortion indictments. The 56 year old enforcer’s death ends a notorious racketeering career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ass. Kress
Chicago
Frank Witti
Capone
New York
Riverside
Tragic Bear Lake Boy Dies After Gun Accident
Lyle L Crosby aged five dies at Corry hospital after a shotgun discharge during a hunting prep. Gerald Crosby, sixteen, was handling the gun when a shell exploded injuring Lyle’s leg. Deputy Coroner and local officials investigate as family mourns at Bear Lake. Funeral services set for United Brethren church in Bear Lake.
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Lyle Lawrence Crosby
Carl, Crosby
Bear Lake
Corry Hospital
Lyle
Gerald
Lee
R. Lawrence Davison
B. Lowrey
Werren
Davison
Clymer
C. E. Spitzer
Spilver Funersl
Sue
Carl Crosby
Best Lake
Merrill G. Smith
Arlene Crosby
Ga Jeng
Carol
Bila May
J. C. Crosby
Daylon
Chin
Claude
Earl
United Brethren
Christchurch
Byron Berry
Beay Lake
State sales tax for school salaries hinted at talk
Governor Martin said discussions in Washington covered a potential state sales tax to fund schools. He noted lawmakers have debated applying a sales tax in the future to support education, amid ties with Congress members and GOP leaders. Ditmar and Carp fined $180 for trout catches before the season opener.
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Martin
Washington
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Congress
Rnenres
Hartlshirre
New Apportionment Plan May Involve This District
Harrisburg report notes that amendments may be added to Republican reapportionments to redraw Pittsburgh districts. Senator Walker would present proposed changes before committee action next week. The plan seeks to revert to 1942 boundaries while preserving existing county divisions.
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Prins
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Welden
Heyburn
Setalordoin M. Walker
ReAllegheny
Beamish May Test Removal in Court Fight
Harrisburg March 20 Richard J Beamish public utility commissioner said he would test in court any measure to force his exit before a successor is appointed and qualified The Democratic commissioner pledged to appeal to the Supreme Court should the state assembly pass a bill from Benster Harvey Taylor to bar commissioners from serving after term He noted the bill awaits Senate approval Beamish cited a 1817 Webster decision on Dartmouth College bonds as precedent for his stance
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Hy Associated Press
Harrisburg
Richard J. Beamish
Supreme Court
State Assembly
Bensler M. Harvey Taylor
Chateman
Meir
Honse
Senate
Beamish
Daniel Webster
Dartmouth College
Croscotts Storeroom Lease Moves to Stennett Bldg Expansion Planned
Harvey A. Croscut owner of Crosett Tea Cream Bar on North Center street leases the storeroom in the Stennett building to move his business mid April. Remodeling and new fixtures are underway for a larger store to open around April 15 with eleven serving boots, front counter display, bakery items, and an expanded basement for syrup production and storage. The plan includes an office on the rear first floor and exterior improvements with decorative front, lighting, and new fixtures. A fourth fire victim, Mrs Nina Barclay, 42, died in Rochester hospital from burns after a kerosene accident and house fire near Shdustey, leaving a husband and children among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Croscut
Crosett Tce
North Center Street
Loblaw
Graveteria
Stermett
Crosetti
Tranefer
Hani
Arte
Crosentels
Beaver
Nina Barclay
Rochester
Vonemuaniity
Shdustey
Huetaeth
Robert Bargiay
George
George Barely
Wepedant-Mothier
Farm bloc coup may end in veto by F D R
Washington reports a farm bloc push to amend the basic farm law to include labor costs in computing parity. Pace claims the change would raise parity payments by about 141 dollars per day, while opponents warn of inflationary risk and a presidential veto likely. Administration warns the plan could boost 1938 food prices substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Fim Bing
Representative Pace
D-Ga
Pace
Agriculture Department
Calilacion
Wesk
Senate
Sabath
D-Ul
Rules Committee
Stouty
Pormar Gpa
Leon Henderson
Berlin Claiming 32 Ships Sunk From Convoy Attack
The Berlin rag reported by German sources claims 32 cargo ships and a destroyer were sunk in a prolonged attack on an eastbound Allied convoy in the Atlantic. German news agency DNB hailed the assault as the greatest and most successful in U-boat warfare, stating total tonnage reached 208,900.
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Qalluymeen Ceca
Berlin
Nasi U Bonis
Atlantic
DNB
Leaders Seek Prompt Action On World Peace Plan
A bipartisan Senate group backs a resolution urging immediate U S action toward a unified war and postwar peace program. Senators Hatch Hill Burton Ball push for a United Nations framework to coordinate resources, secure postwar peace, and provide for collective security, with conferences on production food relief and global distribution planned within two months.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United Nations
Senate
U. S
Sena
R-Minns
Huleh
D-Nm
Hill
Dala
Ad Burton
Ohiof
Bram
United States
Stiller
United Nations Organization
Pennsylvania Extends Auto License Renewals Thirty Days
Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania motorists gain an extra month to renew registrations due to tab shortages. The new deadline is midnight April 30. Revenue Department data shows about 800,000 motorists have returned applications and paid a ten dollar fee, with renewal rates near last year’s pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pensylvania
Lcense
Martin
Revenue Department
Action grows in Pacific amid Burma and New Guinea fighting
British forces push toward Donbaik with naval bombardment and shore battery resistance. In Burma coastal advances stalled near Donbaik as Japanese positions along the Mayu river threaten Rathedaung. In the Pacific, MacArthur reports Allied air strikes across a 2000 mile arc from the Banda Sea to New Britain. Allies say 14 Japanese units destroyed at Lae, and 70 bombs hit Porlock Harbor with no reported casualties.
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Mayu River
Rathedunng
Akysh
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
Se Banda Sea
New Britain
United Nations
New Guinea
Lae Har
Upper New Guinea
Porlock Harbor
Buns
Damagines & Wharf
Inimeh
Cold Spell Ends Flood Danger in Pittsburgh
Weather expert W. Broteman reports the rain in his area is virtually over and colder air will curb flood risk. He says the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers rise toward a crest near 19 feet at the Point, six feet below flood stage, with below freezing temperatures expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Wweatiterman W
Broteman
Monongahela
Allegheny
Ohio River
Brotemon
Optimistic Crop Report Eases Capitol Fears
Washington reports an optimistic crop outlook with total prospective plantings for major crops about 85 percent higher than last year. The upbeat tone reduces fear of shortages and suggests no immediate impact on existing or proposed consumer restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teen Killed in Wet Road Crash Near Greenville
Greenville Pa March 3 William Groover a 16 year old senior at Pann High School was killed when the car he rode in skidded on a wet highway and smashed into a wedge embankment at the city outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
William Groover
Red armies push toward Smolensk in rapid advance
Soviet dispatches report Red armies driving toward the German base at Smolensk, 230 miles west of Moscow, as they sweep Nazis from the eastern bank of the Dulaper river toward the Moscow Smolensk railway. The development signals Russia near a strike on the key rail town of Du.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Smolensk
Moscow
Dulaper
Moscow-Smolensk
Germans Pour More Troops Into Drive On Moscow
March 20 dispatches report heavy German forces pouring into the Kharkov area along the upper Donets river. Soviet forces report fierce fighting as German tanks infantry and planes push to breach lines while Red Army units trade ground in mud and thaw conditions.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
SUI
Struggter
North Donets
Kharkov
Khitkoy
Hov
Donets
Smo Jens
Dnieper
Durave
Donel
Strupale
Semenn
Timoshenko
Staraya Russa
Tale
Sharkov
Banc
Bromley Identified as Purse Smatcher
Frank Bromley 10 HD 3 was sentenced Thursday to Western Penitentiary. A public profile shows Bromley linked to a purse snatching case involving Mrs Milton Coldwell and a youth who led the purse theft. District and district attorney offices are examining further suspects as police check leads in Wil and Worth regions.
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Frank Bromley
HD 3
Wimm
Draimyls Betewy
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Tunisia
Dallas Smiley
Ger
Blue Krupp Slesara
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Kiley
Rane
Gremany
Brown
Germany
London
Francis J. Spellman
Italy
North Africa
Britain
Condon
Uned Mine Workers of America
Apiisi
Campaign For
Capone Syndicate
Belfast
Marsh
Jim Londonberry
Ipvarts
Lyle L. Crosby
Pehtghton
George Ditmar
Emons
Pine Bus
Jeter
Otaling
Semon
Lertineipnin
Assembly
Jha
Martin de
Crosctt
Stennett Bldg
F.D. R
House
U.S
Burma
Donhail
Comunique
Archibald P. Wavell
Marly
Donbaik
Akyab
Bay of
Bettgal
Smolensk Drive
Rads
Bromley
Purse Smatcher
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