Russians Push Forward in Kuban Delta Offensive
Soviet forces press toward the Black Sea port of Novorossisk across the Kuban delta, claiming several villages and towns captured with massive artillery barrages and air support. German lines falter as tanks and aircraft target railways and supply routes. Berlin reports counterattacks fail near the bridgehead.
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Assoiated
Moscow
the Red
Mmy
Hag
Hitler
Kuban
Berlin
Gersi
Novorossisk
Associated Press
Paris Commune
Aagship
Black Sea
Faters
Corry Voter Purge Removes 1956 Names in City Roll
The Corry registration purge removes 1956 names from the rolls after two years with Republicans and Democrats tied in deletions. Republicans lead in overall eligible voters by a margin though the county-wide purge expected to trim about 1,000 county names from the rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Jette
St Ward
Sir Ward
Bulletins From Fronts Report Axis Pushes and Raids
Bulletin items describe May 6 advances near Djebel Chenili and Djebel Achicel, plus a Moscow radio note of Soviet gains in the Caucasus and a Bulgarian unit’s revolt against dispatch to Yugoslavia. Navy says Liberator bombers and Lightning fighters struck Japanese installations on Attu in the Aleutians.
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Washington
May
Navy
Liberstar
Attu Island
Aleutians
Miners survive blast as ten die in Tennessee mine
Eighteen miners trapped 2,000 feet underground survive after erecting a cloth barricade against deadly black damp fumes. Ten colleagues perish from carbon monoxide as the Etna Coal and Coke mine erupts, with rescuers freeing survivors after more than eight hours. Names of the dead include Cecil Foust and John Pelexeari, while two near-exterior workers were burned and three others escaped. Officials cite ignition of gaseous fumes as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Associated Presa Lapollette
Tenn
Huddinge
Etna Coal and Coke Company
East Tennessee
Cecil Foust
John Pelexeari
Dan Garrett
George Douglas
Lawrence
Hale
Albert Kitts
Lewis White
Homer Martin
Oscar Ayers
Ernest Riggs
Earl Turner
Howey
R. P. Parrott
Gasoline ration book fraud sentence in Altoona case
In Harrisburg in May, Nelson H Wiss of Altoona was sentenced by Judge Albert W Johnson in federal court to 80 days in Tycoming county jail and fined 100 dollars for selling eight gasoline ration books. Carl M Hoss Jey of Altoona and Harry Edger Bathurst of Bellefonte pleaded guilty to buying eight armed service books from Wiss and selling them. They received suspended sentences and probation for one year.
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Harrisburg
Nelson H. Wiss
Altoona
Tycoming County
Albert W. Johnson
Yesterdy
Carl M. Hoss Jey
Harry Edger Bathurst
Bellefonte
Aulley
Wise
Fuel Seizure And Delivery Control Ready
The War Labor Board resumes hearings on the coal wage dispute as a three member panel meets for the third day of a two week truce. The administration shows cautious support while signaling doubt over settlement prospects amid ongoing safety concerns and delivery control measures.
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WLB
Lewis
Associated Pres
Washington
War Labor Board
Het i
Brough A
Lewis Stands Firm As Hearings Open
Washington May 6 United Mine Workers press the War Labor Board to solve the soft coal dispute as a panel hears testimony from miners operators and officials. The walkout last weekend prompted emergency power rules and potential coal diversions to prevent shortages while the UMW indicated no plan to participate. Officials indicated a national dimout could be ordered if a new crisis arises.
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Lewis
Associated Press
Washington
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Warnbor
UMW
WEE
Charles O'Neill
Appalachian
Sabion
Harold L. Teles
Torche
WLB
Lne
New York
Tokes
Tekes Hs
Donald M. Nelson
Telester
City Drills Sparks Confusion Over New Signals
Daytime civil defense drill stunned residents as blue signals caused congestion and mixed reactions. Officials reported one apparent violation as pedestrians moved on blue, red and all clear signals, while authorities plan new ambient signals to clarify procedures.
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Bluvkents
School Doctor and Treasurer to Be Appointed
Early action on teacher salary increases follows an agreement this week. The Corry School District expects to appoint a school physician and district treasurer in May as routine budget issues and tax settlement talks proceed. Dr D O Killer is expected to return as physician and Cleve R Morton has served as treasurer, with possible new directorate appointment. May 28 set for final adoption of the 1948 44 budget.
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Teather
Corry
Sear of Education
Ralph
Dewey
D. O. Killer
Cleve R. Morton
Wiely
Ration Chief Predicts Less Rationing Next Year
Washington May 6 Pat OLeary in charge of rationing at OPA predicts the coming 12 months will see less rationing not more He notes that a year after issuing the first ration book No 1 and 2 are replaced by No 3 and a mailed No 1 replacement is being prepared Consumers face simpler plans while staff mulls changes He cautions no guarantees as new differentials may affect future allotments and industrial needs.
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Washington
Raion Books
Pat Mi O'zesry
OPA
O'Leary
Varios
Berlin defense towers touted as bombproof fortifications
A Berlin broadcast described Superfortress style towers as bombproof, with ferro concrete walls and thick foundations. The plan reportedly includes living spaces and even a room for childbirth, housing crews and lifting protection for valued works. Twin guns and new ammunition were claimed to defend against heavy bombs.
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Associated Press
Berlin
le Yes
Transacean Milit
Hiller
Army Uses Mobile Pumps and Pipelines in War Effort
The Army develops portable self contained pipeline units to move gasoline to motorized units in the field. Each half mile unit includes a centrifugal pump and 20 horsepower engine, movable by cargo rack and usable independently. The system transports about 200 gallons per minute and can support shore to ship operations. The guide compares wartime petroleum demands with World War I and notes huge fuel usage per aircraft and vehicle, illustrating the strain on shipping and logistics for North Africa operations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army Hs
Office of War Information Guide
OWL
Army Motors
Mater Iuytsport School
Baltimore Quartermaster Depot
Americana
North Africa
Casablanca
U. S. Army
France
Great Britain
North East Youth Wins Decoration for Heroic Fire Rescue
Master Sergeant William C. Hart of North East Pennsylvania was decorated by Maj Gen Lewis H. Bramston for risking his life to put out a fire in a transport plane order control. Hart removed burning equipment and ammunition despite injuries, suffering severe burns.
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Associated Press
GAIRO
William C. Hart
North East
Nas
Lewis H. Bramston
6Th United States Air Force
Hart
Memorial Day Address Planned in Corry by Erie Official
Elmer L. Ryans of the Erie county bench will deliver the Memorial Day address in Corry. The Veterans' Committee plans the annual observance and an early meeting aims to advance arrangements for this year’s tribute to the war dead of the city.
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Tuage Elmer L. Ryans
Erie
Corry
Veterans’ Committee
Dribuhi
Tiv Cily
Devers Named Next European Theater Commander
General Jacob L. Devers will replace Lieut. Gen. Frank M. Andrews as commander of American army troops in the European theater after Andrews died in a Teeland, Iceland plane crash. Secretary Stinson said Devers has proven organizational strength and European readiness. Devers, born 1867 in York, Pennsylvania, is West Point 1909 artillery graduate.
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Andrews
Iceland
Associated Press
Washington
Jacob TL. Devers
Stimp Son
Frank M. Andrews
Teeland
Stinson
Gall ‘Ant Officers.” Devers
European Command
Britain
Insnec
London
North Olav
Norway
Middle East
North Americ
Ivarba
Secetary
Devers
England
York
West Point
Field Artillery
Soldier Shot by Sharon Jewelry Store Watchman
Soldier from Camp Shenango was shot and wounded by a jewelry store watchman after breaking a window in Sharon Pa The guard fired four times chasing him across Main Street one bullet hit the soldier in the shoulder The wounded man received emergency treatment at Buhl Hospital then was moved to the camp hospital
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Sharon
William Eagleton
Camp Shenango
Eagleton
Buhl Hospital
Prize dogs abandoned on West River Drive in Philadelphia
Police said meat rationing likely caused the two trained Great Danes to be abandoned along West River Drive. An officer noted the dogs appeared content with their limousine occupants.
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Philadelphia
West River Drive
OWI Chief Sees Allied Invasion of Europe This Summer
Washington May 6 Director Ebner Davis of the Office of War Information said there is no question that Allied operations on continental Europe will occur this summer. He noted a potential delay if Axis resistance holds at Bizerte but believed the invasion could proceed while Bizerte is reduced. The German stronghold at Bizerte looms as a final stand as Allied forces plan operations in Europe.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Ebner Davis
Office of War
Europe
Davis
North
Africa
Aexis Resistante de Bizerte
Evan Whitly
Bizerte
Diana
Berlin and Rome claim successful defensive action
Allied briefing reports a broad Tunis front push with British First Army gains and U.S. Second Corps advances. German high command claimed some tanks destroyed while Axis units counterattacked near Djebel Achkel and Tebourbe. Prisoners, including Italians, were seized as forces pressed toward Bizerte and Ferryville amid heavy mining and fortified positions.
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Bright D. Eisenhower
1St Army
Frfinss
Lalen Achkel
Align High Command
Taliay
First Army
Diebel Bou Aoukuz
Tunis Plain
U8. Army
Adva
Mmierried
Bizerte
Prenah
Lake Achkel
Lake Bizerte
Ameriean
He Lake
Ferryville
Festygilis
Biverte
Weswerow
In Lakes
Mateur
Biuerte
Dichel Gheniti
U. S. Second Corps
Sen. EK. A. N. Anderson
Djabél Bou Avtar
Medjerda
Tebourbe
InGir
Tates
Hddeschite
Mites
Tunis
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Iing Nazis
Reggion
Novorassisie
Jack Sea
Fare
Associates Preas
ARI
Glvete
Djebel Chenili
Djebel Achicel
Kerymstays
Caucasus
Moscow Radio
Apeusalem
Yugoslavia
Draja Mihailovic
Clould
ARMY
Gen. Devers
Sharon Store
Djebel Achkel
Rome
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