Nazis announce cut in civilian train service
London dispatch notes that both sides warn of reduced passenger trains on French routes ahead of an anticipated invasion. Emergency units stand by for D-Day, with civil administrations to be set up by ally nations after liberation.
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Associated Press
London
France
Europe
London Radio
Stagis
Vichy
Prenchal Villas
Nice
Berlin
Bellis
Channel
Belgium
Britain
United States
Seekings Marine Sought in County Robbery Case
Police in Westfield and state officers seek Albert Clark a 31 year old with burglary charges in Chanlavana county. The man reportedly served in the Marine Corps and has been discharged. Details of the robbery are unclear due to fragmented text.
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Westfield
Albert Clark
Chanlavana
Julius Kelly
Westfield Barracks
New ‘York
Clark Exe
Chailanjqua Feounty
Pomtrel
Lark
FDR Nomination Hinge On Delegates From State Conventions
Report notes 533 pledged or claimed for FDR and 56 more needed to reach 689 in nomination total at the Democratic convention in Chicago. Tennessee Republicans pick 19 delegates, while West Virginia primary hints Dewey support among 19 delegates. National NAACP seeks Dewey shake on anti poll tax bill. Republicans watch and anticipate Iowa and other steps in a busy week of party activity.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Chicago
Washington
Tennessee
Tomanyow
Aft
New York
Thomas B. Dewey
Republian
Lise
Tate
West Virginia
Dewey
Ward and CIO Controversy Continues In Chicago
The Chicago dispute intensifies with federal seizure of properties and broader government intervention. A two week labor fight over a contract includes a maintained membership clause dispute and court actions to resolve key issues. Two Air Force fliers die in a midair collision near Lincoln Nebraska. a third parachutes to safety.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Soin
Sewell Bayery
C10
Avery
Henty Anderson
OTO
United Mail Order
Wat Imber
Japanese forces threaten key northern China areas along Yellow River
Allied dispatch reports Japanese troops crossing the Yellow River from Shansi toward Yuanehw near Loyang and breaking through at Aulac Pass near Lovin. Stilwell’s Chinese units push toward Mviticyina and Mbgauns while American planes strike New Guinea and Pacific positions. combat extends from China to India defenses and Pacific raids.
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Associated Press
China
Soyang
Henan Province
Yellow River
Shansi
Yuanehw
Loyang
Aulac Pass
Quidix
Sis
Lovin
Ensh Jopoye
Liyang
Teltat
Wesen
Provisioner
Chungking
Wewak
Hansa Bay
New Guinea
Schouten Islands
Hollandia
Butch New Guinea
Doseph W. Stilwell
Uineh Drive
Burmai
India
Imphel
Kohima
Central Pacific
Pomaipe
Marshalls
Penane
Caroline Island
Truk
Nazi Artillery Pounds Anzio Beachhead In Strong Raid
Allied reports say German artillery bombarded the Anzio beachhead with about 4000 shells in half an hour while 15 German planes raided the beachhead port area. Two raiders were shot down. no major damage reported as German forces withdraw to shorten lines along the main front. An American patrol captured a dozen prisoners near Cisterna.
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Anzio
Associated Press
Allied
Naples
Adriatic
Cassino
Cisterna
Loss of 33 Planes Reported in Day and Night Attacks
British and American air forces launched a large scale assault across the continent in the 27th day of the pre invasion offensive against Hitler. Italian based bombers hit Budapest while Britain based heavy bombers struck rail yards at Lens Lille Ghent and Courtrai as RAF home based crews roared over western Germany.
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Associated Press
London
Europe
Hitler
English Channel
Calaii Fren
Folkestone
RAF
Budapest
Wartern
Air H
Wiener Neustradt
Ada Tria
Bnin
Air Ministry
RAI
Lens
Lille
France
Ghent
Courtrai
Belgium
Heavy repairs loom as eight weeks summer program outlined
The board of education directed the eight weeks summer activities program under Mr Tinson who will supervise Loveland Field use for all events. All members present except Director Haight attended. Haight remained home serving fines. The meeting, delayed to 9 15 due to a star chamber session, reviewed district employee appointments plans for the program and began discussion of a district wide repair and building program the most extensive in years.
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Tinson
Loveland Field
Haight
Board of Education
Star Chamber
Budget Action Delayed at Board Meeting Over Date Confusion
The Board of Reveation postponed final action on the school budget due to an official notice misdated the 15th instead of the 10th. A special meeting is scheduled for next Monday to finalize budget decisions and address general business. The treasurer reported a May 1 balance of about 35 975.47 with receipts of 7 005.09 and disbursements of 7 807.77. Dr Kibler was reappointed school medical director at 900, Florence Pond named secretary at 1000 plus 200 emergency bonus, and a plan was outlined to hire Jack Tingson as athletic director for an eight week summer program at 900 with three assistants at 160 each, total not to exceed 1 000. Continued on Page Eight.
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Board of Reveation
Jon ¢. Kibler
Florence Pond
Dewey
Jack Tingson
Purple Heart For Frank Rezzelle Pri
Frank Rezzelle, a former Corry boy and son of Tony Revelle, was awarded the Purple Heart. He was wounded on the Anzio Beachhead on March 5 and later returned to active duty March 28. The medal was sent to his wife Ethel Manginelli of Emporium, now residing in Burtato. Alfred W. Meyer, 19, of Erie, died after being struck by a car on May 4 at 12th and Cherry streets, with fatal injuries at St Vincent's Hospital.
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Frank Rezzelle
Pri
Corry Boy
Tony Revelle
Tommie Remella
Ridgway
Gorty Boy
Anzio
Ethel Manginelli
Emporium
Burtato
Erie
Alfred W. Meyer
West 170
Miiries
Mantl
Cherry Streets
Vingent's
Liberation of 707 Jap Held Prisoners in New Guinea Conquest
Allied forces announced the liberation of 707 prisoners of war in New Guinea, among them Sikhs, Americans, Australians, Chinese, Dutch, Filipinos, and Czechs. The men were forced to build roads and repair airstrips, many beaten or killed. accounts describe brutal treatment and a day march from Singapore witnessed by Sikh troops.
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New Guinea
Associated Press
Olen Clements
Momote
Admiralty Talands
Punjab
Japan
Forrestal Seen As Likely Navy Secretary Choice
Washington May 1 Associated Press reports speedy Senate approval for President Roosevelt’s pick James V. Forrestal to be secretary of the Navy. Forrestal, a former Dillon, Reed & Co. executive and Wall Street figure, must shift from private life to public office.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James V. Forrestal
Navy
Navy Department
Forrestal
Tate
Frank Fnox
Hig
Cabineb
Knox
Fis
Fist
Dillon
Reed & Co
Wall Street Investment
Confirmation at Two Churches in Corry May 27
The Most Reverend John Marke Gannon Bishop of the Erie diocese will visit Corry to administer confirmation at St. Elizabeth's Church at 11:00 AM to a class of 40 and at St. Thomas' Church at 3:20 PM to 25 adults and 40 children. He will be joined by Msgr C R Mequilten and Father Bernard Foley of the Graymoor Fathers with clergy from nearby towns attending.
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John Marke Gannon
Erie
Satilay
Nis City
St. Thomas
St. Elizabeth's
Bihop
Corry
Gannon
St. Thomas’ Church
C. R Mequilten
The
Dioses
Pather
Bernard Foley
Graymoor Fathers
Graymoor
Global News Briefs From Washington London Asia and Philadelphia
May 11 bulletin from Washington says new draft deferment policies will clarify long term exemptions for older men. London reports a German trawler sunk and two damaged during British coastal patrols near the Dutch coast. Southeast Asia HQ in Ceylon logs Japanese retreat with 15 000 enemy dead estimated since February across Burma and India front sectors. Philadelphia delegates from 24 nations condemn Argentina's Fascist regime while approving Girola as the Argentine worker delegate.
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London
Ly Qay
Southeast Asia
Kany
Ceylon
Arkan
Birma
Imphal
Kohima
Philadelphia
International Labor Conference
Argentina
Fais Girola
Lost child restored to mother by police
A three year old girl wandered into West Smith Street and was noticed by Mrs Harold Crage who brought her home. Police chief Flanigan questioned residents and soon located the mother at 220 West Congress Street, returning the child to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reid.
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Sally
Harry Teid
Wert
Congress Street
West Smith Street
Harold Crage
Flanigan
Aero Ground Crew Dinner Highlights Postwar Vision
The Aero Ground Crew held its tenth monthly dinner at the Hotel Comy with 53 members present. Capt Nichoson, assistant to the VP of the Texas Company, spoke on postwar supervision and enterprise, urging faith in American industry and liberty, while the A Cappella Choir under H. Lynn Rice provided performances and received ovations.
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Aero Ground
Culnin A. A. Nichoson
Texas Company
Nichoson
Capt
Nich— Ost
America
Wien
H. Lynn Rice
United States
Ben B. Rhines
Aeropaul
A.c. Burlingame
Erie Turnpike Extension to Erie Indefinite Plans
Highway officials discuss extending the turnpike from Irwin north to Northedster Pennsylvania with potential widening to three and four lanes on routes 8 and 19 from Erie to Wattsburg and Meadville. State Highways Secretary Shroyer notes funding and timing are unresolved with a projected next year start and local toll or tax implications.
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Highway Secretary
Erie
Irwin
Pennsylvania
Wattsburg
Meadville
Eril
Erie County
Prke
Shroyer
John A. Shroyer
Pitts
Edward Martin
Hugh
Brie
Pittsburgh
Co A Receives Uniforms and Weapons for Mount Day Parade
Captain Guy Abbey said Co A has been issued green dual uniforms and new summer dress uniforms this week for the Mount Day parade. The unit also received weapons including 42 rifles 10 submachine guns 20 rifles and four revolvers. State Armory Inspector Colonel J W Wooden noted the unit appears advanced with 68 enlisted men and hopes to add four to five more.
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Guy Abbey
Co. A
Corry Company
J. W. Wooden
State Armory Board
Oficers
All State Co
Abbey
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Neb
John Dobsny
Buffalo
Neva
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Jaeger
Skokie
Luyang
Peiping-Hankow
Wewok-Hansa Bay Area
Burma
Detroit
Feather & Down
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Sir
Aga
Senate
Frank Knox
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