Sugar Budget Boosted by Board of Education
Men teachers at junior and senior high schools received pay increases from $1,700 to $1,750 and $1,800 to $1,450 respectively with a blanket one mill tax boost retained. The board tentatively approved a $164,190, budget for 1942-43, noting changes in salaries and an emphasis on teacher raises to offset rising costs.
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Cary
Board of Education
Edwin J. Lewis
Ralph 5
Dewey
Lewis
Supt
Austin H. Johnson
Mx. Johnson
Barnes
Morton
Messrs
Johnson
Lyons Plant Fire Ravages Union City Mill
Fire at the Lyons Company plant on Fleay Street Union City gutted the main building and damaged machinery. Estimated loss about 4000 dollars with heavy insurance. origin under investigation possibly electrical motor. No injuries reported. rebuild plans announced, firemen fought stubbornly to control the blaze.
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HB. Lyons Company
Union City
Beter
Intcom Shovel
Bombing Of War Plants Continuing
Allied air raids across Germany intensified, with Stuttgart targeted again and other southern targets attacked. The British air ministry reported four bombers missing amid a sustained campaign since April 1, while docks at Nantes and northern French airfields were also struck. Paris reported an air raid alarm, and French observers noted ongoing RAF activity over occupied France despite limited confirmation of results.
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Associated Press
London
Stuttgart
Germany
Adulf Hitler
Air Ministry
Nantes
France
Low Countries
Paris
Prench
Clermont Ferrand
Lyon
RAF
Marblehead, U.S. Cruiser Arrives Damaged Yet Afloat
The U.S. light cruiser Marblehead, long claimed sunk by Japan, has reached an East Coast port badly damaged but still afloat, according to a Navy announcement. The vessel bore bomb damage but remained seaworthy and capable of continued operation.
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Pyammemunn
Washington
United States Lght
Marplehead
Navy
Hackettstown Fire Destroys Bank and Stores in $250000 Blaze
A major fire swept through Hackettstown last night, destroying the People's National Bank, the Walter L. Cooke department store, and three smaller buildings in a half block of central town. Estimated damage ranges between $200,000 and $290,000 as flames burned for about two hours.
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Associated Press
Hackettstown
M. J
New Jersey
People's National Bank
Walter L. Cooke
Audits Of State Treasury Turned Over For Analysis
Harrisburg report says two audits of treasury accounts were sent to the attorney general for analysis and recommendations. Governor James disclosed the quilt records were turned over to Claude Reno, with no findings ready. The audits cover the last 11 months of Ross administration and first five months of Wagner term as Ross seeks reelection.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Treasury
Crnstel
Alait Ronse
James
Claude T. Reno
Torney General
Reno
Clifford G. Baugher
Baugher
Ross
G. Harold Wagner
Weaner
Babe Killed Six Hurt Near Kane in Accident
In Kane County area on Route nine miles west of Kane a two year old, James Eastman of Ludlow, died at Community Hospital after a car crash that left six others injured. Parents Mr and Mrs John Eastman, Leotard Eastman 3, Robert Ordlemund 16, William Baumgrat 40, and William Williamson 18, all of Kane, were treated. Eastmans listed in critical condition, others in serious condition.
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James Eastman
Ludlow
Kean County
Kane
John Eastman
Leotard
Robert Ordlemund
Wiliam Baumgrat
War rationing books available for other items in Cory
Officials reminded residents that War Ration Books issued with sugar registration will cover other rationed items as well. A two day total of 4,538 applications was reached, likely over half of eligible residents. Registration continues today and Thursday with new hours 1 30 to 2 30 and 7 to 9. Alphabetical by last name kept applicants aligned. those who missed their day should still apply as they can buy a sugar ration later, with sugar and other items to be rationed under the same system.
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Cory
Corry youths to depart for military induction
A contingent of Corry, Pennsylvania, young men headed to Union City tomorrow for induction into the U S armed forces. The group includes William Seamens, James L Taylor, Earl J Sullivan Jr, Kenefit Dirks, Melvin Frank Jordan, Robert Alan Ott, Or, and Charley Dubrosky.
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Severs
Sm-A
Union City
U. S
William Seamens
James L. Taylor
Earl J. Sulliven, Jr
Kenefit Cry Dirks
Melvin Frank Jordan
Robert Alan Ott
Charley Dubrosky
Allies Speed Retreat From Burma Zone In May 6 Dispatch
May 6 dispatch reports weary Allied defenders retreating in Burma as Japanese forces press advances near Lashio. Chinese Sixth Army units are scattered to the east while General Alexander’s British troops counterattack, American and British airlift evacuations move civilians and troops, Pan American Airways planes are diverted to help air supply efforts despite Japanese fighters.
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Associated Press
Snemo
Leshio
Harold Alexander
Japan
Burma
Alexander
China
Sixth Amry
Lashio
Pan American Airways
Chipa Air Supply Service
Mandalay
U S Action On Vichy Seen Probable Over Caribbean Bases
Washington May 6 observers view U S action on Vichy as probable as the regime resists British moves in Madagascar. The Atlantic bases at Martinique Guadeloupe and French Antilles linked to the Panama Canal raise urgent questions about their future. With ships and aircraft under Vichy control observers expect a quick settlement as America signals readiness to back Britain.
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Associated Press
Washington
Madagascar
United Nations
Panama Canal
Caribbean
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Autena
Vichy
Vinny
Aiready
United States
Cout
Genin
Bull
Fear Corry Boys May Be Prisoners
A garbled report notes Corry boys possibly held as prisoners with unclear details. It mentions a widow Joy, a husband Tele AGOAINDAML Witslash, and a missing person with ties to Cor ridge, along with possible locations in the Philippines and surrender to Japanese forces.
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Corry
B. Earne- Joy
Hullsband
Agoaindaml
Witslash
Corridge
Uiera
Hubnammolion
Wawlendill
Gibersuiied
Cu Dombrosks
Harelstuvet
Philippines
al Genesider
Corey
Gas rationing eyed as six gallon weekly cap planned
Washington May 0 The War Production Board signaled a gasoline limit of five to six gallons a week for many eastern motorists starting May 1 as rationing takes effect. Non essential use slated for about a 60 percent cut while essential vehicles retain full needs. An emergency card system will begin with estimates suggesting roughly 25 gallons monthly per motorist, down from about 85 gallons. Defense officials urged drivers to treat autos as national resources for the war effort and use them only for necessity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Seaboard
Joseph 8. Eastmann
Defense Transportation Director
Snd
Eastimart
Reserve Board Tightens Credit Rules on Home Purchases
Federal Reserve Board imposed midnight rules governing credit purchases for households including 46 items from kitchenware to clothing. Ordinary charge accounts must be paid by the tenth day of the second month or credit cut off, unless debts are cleared in fixed installments over six months. Installment credit now demands larger down payments and shorter paybacks, with one third down and a year stay, applying to a broader item list. Cash loans under 1500 are limited to 12 months, with some cases under 199 days. Unpaid accounts for listed items must be resolved by July 10.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
Hanks
Manila Bay Defenses Fall Under Assault
Japanese forces assaulted Corregidor and nearby forts in Manila Bay, overwhelming American Filipino garrisons after 28 days of siege. Gen. Wainwright reported heavy casualties and extensive shelling as U.S. Marines and defenders sheltered on Corregidor. Roosevelt praised the defenders for steadfast fortitude amid the fall of Fort Mills and other island forts.
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Associated Press
Jonathan Wainwright
Mantle Bay
Wat Department
Asea Flom
Manila Bay
War Department
Wainwright
U. S
Correzidor
Beloan
Hay
Gibraltar
Philippines
Walnwright
Corregidor
Butuan
Courree
Cy Marines
Bhilignines
Devs
Andrews Says Ross Makes Possible The Appointment Of Auditor General
Harrisburg May. F Clair Ross is shaping the path for Governor Arthur James to exert control over the Auditor General's office, says H G Andrews former editor of the Democratic paper in Harrisburg. He says Ross cannot serve as governor while still Auditor General and would have to resign, otherwise a purge would require appointing a new Auditor General. The dispute centers on political maneuvering and legal delays if oath taking occurs before resignation.
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Andrews
Ross
Harrisburg
F. Clair Ross
Arthur H.james
Auditor General
H. G. Andrews
Dormsion
Auditor Generals
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