Pennsylvania Soldier Vote Plan Clears Senate in Liberal Push
In Harrisburg on May 5 the Senate approved a liberalized 6-1 soldier voting measure, sending it to Governor Martin after House concurrence. The package eliminates personal voter registries for servicemen, extends ballot receipt windows to 105 days, and tightens posting rules and penalties, while commissioners and board members faced confirmation votes.
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Mulligan Denies Opposing Burns For Democratic Chair
Mulligan denies reports he would oppose Burns and says he supports Gwen M Burns as the new chair of the Democratic county committee. The county party factions appear to be forming over the chairmanship amid a disputed report from the county seat.
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Tighten Lend-Lease Under New Control
May 5 report shows Senate opened debate on the Lend Lease extension with Roosevelt’s pledge to tighten gatekeeping. A central overseas-outlay clearing house will be set up by the Foreign Economic Administration, overseen by Leo Crowley, to produce comprehensive foreign-trade reports. House support includes an anti postwar export funding clause, limiting future overseas expenditures.
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Fire Crews Respond to Numerous Warren Zone Blazes
Fire crews battled multiple incidents in Warren and surrounding forest districts amid hot, dry weather described as Class 3 fire days. A blaze on the Hertzel lease near Warren threatened young pines and risked cross fire in the stand. Fire crews answered ten alarms across the day, including a slashing fire threatening a residence in Yeagles grove near Pleasant township. Continued on Page Six.
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Headmaster Objects To 11-Year-Olds Drafted For War
Mercersburg Academy headmaster Charles S. Tippetts charged that 11-year-olds are being drafted into combat without the promised year of Army training. He released a parents’ letter urging protests to U.S. senators and congressmen. Tippetts said World War I lessons show few 18-year-olds are ready, and he hopes the plan will be changed to provide a year of training before overseas service.
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Renew Fighting On Adriatic Front
Allied headquarters in Rome reported a renewal of action along the Adriatic front. A German raiding party was repulsed, sustaining casualties as Eighth Army positions in the Ionian area were restored. Allied forces also exchanged artillery near Cassino during Fifth Army operations.
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4-F Forced Work Bill Faces Strong Fight in Senate
A bill to compel at least four million 4-Fs into war jobs met stiff Senate opposition today despite endorsements from House allies. Supporters argue it would redirect nonessential labor to critical industries, while opponents warn it could disrupt production and expand draft powers. Key figures cited include Kilgore Johnson Reynolds and Bard, Hershey, Patterson.
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Grove City Flier Killed in Crash Near Lakeland Florida
Ot Thompson V. Worker, 25, of Grove City, Pa, copilot of a 28 25 borkiber, perished with two other crew members when their plane crashed about a mile from Lakeland Army Air Base in Florida yesterday.
Allied Air Strength Moved Against New Guinea Sectors
Allied headquarters in New Guinea report Japanese naval air power shifting toward New Guinea fronts. American landings near Hollandia and Tanahmerah Bay aimed to cut off retreat routes. Attacks by Fifth Fleet and Wake Island forces struck Wewak, Davao area bases, Rabaul and Truk, with substantial tonnage aimed at hindering Japanese operations.
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Fisherman killed as Miami bus plunges into canal
A canal bank fisherman died and 23 bus passengers were injured when a bus and truck collided on the Tamlar Trail about 25 miles west of Miami. Bus driver David Lewis and three passengers were treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital. No other passengers needed treatment. the fisherman’s identity was not immediately known.
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6 9FC HEAD RE-ELECTED WASHINGTON
May 5 Eric A Johnston spokesman was re elected today as president of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Freight wreck blocks Pennsy lines at Sheffield
Fourteen cars of a Westbound freight train piled up near Sheffield, detouring passenger service. A wreck near the Sheffield station disrupted schedules since 5:30 this morning as eastbound rain and damage to the track caused extended delays anticipated to end late today.
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Six Locomotives Derail In Wreck Near Sheffield Pa
At Sheffield Pennsylvania May 5 in an early morning wreck six locomotives were thrown from flat cars and rolled along the track. Quantities of merchandise were damaged as two box-cars were smashed. Train crew F A Heaton and Charles Epp of Dre, Pa operated the two locomotives. Railroad Detective W P Merritt cited a possible broken truck or brake beam as the cause.
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Detour disrupts rail and bus services after wreck near Bradford
S81 was detoured from dotne onbite over the B. and into Riverside Junction near Bradford and then to Warren. Passengers arrived in Corry hours late as buses were used at an intermediate point between Johnsonburs and Wares. Westbound freight crew involved in a wreck near Sheffield. fourteen cars derailed, several damaged, track torn up requiring hours of work by wrecking crews.
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Floods Cut Lettuce Supply For Weekend Salads
Noon indications show Corry grocers short on head lettuce for weekend salads as floods in the south and southwest delayed shipments due to arrive in eastern markets, including the local district. Several Corry stores failed to receive expected orders and very little lettuce was available at stores this afternoon.
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Bombing of Budapest Amid Broad Allied Air Campaign
Fragmented wartime dispatch recounts Allied air raids over Budapest and Vienna with battles shifting across Western Europe. German and Soviet fronts see probing actions near Stanislawow and Sevastopol while RAF and US bombers strike rail yards at Valenciennes and Sos.
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Admiral Koga Dies After Yamamoto Succession
Tokyo reports Admiral Koga, successor to Admiral Yamamoto, died after surgery. The broadcast claimed Koga died at his post in March while directing operations, with other senior Japanese commanders listed as dead in April. The death follows Yamamoto’s prior demise and notes Koza, Gohashi, and Shimokawa among the fallen, as reported by a late dispatch.
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Allied war news and Europe fronts in brief
AP dispatches from Harrisburg and London report a rush of world war updates. U S and Allied actions headline bombings in Germany and France as the invaders push toward decisive campaigns. Paris and Romanian fronts show siege movements and Soviet resistance while Chinese fronts describe Japanese advances near Loy Ang and Linju as decisive battles loom.
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Leukemia Victim Dies as Soldier Father Stands Nearby
Theresa Hruax, 11 months old, died late yesterday in Rahway, as her mother and her father kept vigil at the bedside. Doctors said death resulted from an inflammatory condition of the heart rather than leukemia, with Dr Rawal Blakely citing the cause. The family, facing illness since March, had recently moved home to be with the child.
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House Approves Tax Bill Aimed at 69 Million Filers
The House passed a sweeping tax bill to simplify the income tax for about 69 million people, trimming the need for annual returns and changing withholding for many earners. The measure heads to the Senate, with broader reform expected.
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Ordnance Chief Says U S Troops Are Best Armed
The ordnance chief counters Berlin propaganda by asserting U S troops are best armed. He emphasizes Allied forces are completely prepared as the great result approaches, signaling strong military readiness and confidence.
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Allies to Use Equipment Never Revealed Before
An American announcement describes new invasion era weaponry superior or equal to German arms. Brig. Gen. Feary states improvements to ordnance and hidden weapons for Allied assault. A second report lists enemy weapons as matched or surpassed, including 105 mm and 199 mm artillery.
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Penicillin To Be Available Here
Penicillin supplies will be available through Corry Hospital this week via a special order system. Centers already established at Meadville Erie or Ol City Hospitals will provide the drug, with distribution overseen by Dr John N McDonnell for civilian use. Announcements in Chicago indicated under qualified supplies free widespread civilian access when needed.
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Young Lady Killed by Truck at Clarion
A young woman was killed when a truck struck her as she crossed a street in Clarion Pennsylvania. Details are sparse in the available copy, but the incident was reported by the Associated Press with the location and casualty noted.
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