Knudsen to quit if Vinson priority bill passes
William Knudsen warned he would resign as head of the Office of Production Management if his authority over production priorities is divided. Senate leaders heard that Stimson, Knox, Knudsen, Stettinius, and Henderson pressed for a united OPM with no separate or diminished control, while the Vinson bill seeks priority powers over contracts and wartime production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Poesy
Washington
William
Knudsen
Office of Production Management
Friends of
Vie
OPM
Munnitions Control Board
Someane Alse
Stimson
Wavy
U. S. Army
Bowy
Brettinius
Nudson
Berlin's Red Sea Threat Noted in Convoy Fight
Senate opens debate on administration bill to requisition foreign shipping amid fresh talk of convoys tied to Germany warning the Red Sea. Debate splits lawmakers over Tobey rider while House already approved the measure. Roosevelt era context notes wartime shipping limits and Western coast action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Washington
Senate
Tobey
R-Nh
Red Sea
Rodsévelt
Africa
Wolfe Named to Attend Class at Chautauqua
Tirald G Wolfe, principal of the Junior High, will attend the Red Cross First Aid School at Chautauqua starting in June. The Corry Chapter of the Red Cross awards him a scholarship to the advanced course and plans a local headquarters and rooms for Red Cross work. The chapter seeks volunteers for sewing and knitting and urges interested groups to contact Mrs Charles Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirald G. Wolfe
T He
Red Cross
Chautauqua
Te Corry
Red Grass
Corry
Wolfe
Richard Rossbacher
Olin W. Bracken
W. Cox
T. P. Giblin
Charles Stewart
Stewart Hall
Wage Increase at Raymond Co Sets New Pay Scale
Raymond Manufacturing Co announces a general wage rise of 5 to 10 percent effective June 2. Workers with one year or more get a paid week off, those with 3 years or more receive a full week. Company asks many to take half or no vacation to protect defense orders. Largest personnel in company history to share the boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Manufacturing Company
All & ‘Cya
Five gunmen raid bank at Eldred
Five young robbers held up the First National Bank in Eldred Pennsylvania and fled with about four to five thousand dollars. Witnesses described the men as armed with pistols in light clothing and a light colored sedan. Justice of the Peace Loftus aided officers and noted the attackers appeared foreign looking and well dressed. Police pursued toward Kane after the 10:10 a.m. holdup and a tip soon followed.
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Associated Press
Tldred
First National Bank
Pennsylvania
Ndt
Justice of the Peace J. CO
Loftus
Bayten
Eldred
Kane
McKean County
Yate
Crisis Talks Loom As U S And Russia Drift Toward Showdown
Washington reports a high tension moment in U S Soviet relations with an imminent show down feared. An afternoon meeting at 3 30 p m EST was arranged between Secretary of State Gull fd and Soviet ambassador Constantine Oumansky their first contact in over a year. Both sides offered no details on purpose or significance of the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Russia
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Gull
Japan's Interior Offensive Seen as Defensive Tactics
Foreign observers in Shanghai describe Japan's current operations in interior China as continuations of a stalemated strategy. They say the offensives are mop up actions to relieve pressure on Japanese bases, with Japan no longer seeking deep interior gains and Chinese forces retreating and harassing as soon as Japanese garrisons withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prex
Shanghai
Japan
China
Kunio Akiyama
Drive Fund Drive Progress Prompts Local Support
A Light Committee report shows 81 250 20 subscribed to the fund to date. Many merchants and factory workers have yet to contribute and several letters were sent to out of town offices. Aim remains to raise 2 000 to install lights at Loveland Field with a possible club pledge of 100 boosting the drive. Anticipated receipts from factories could push the total above 1 500. Notable donors include Precision Products and Aero employees, Raymond Mfg Co, Central Garage, Dodge Sles, and others. Continued updates planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jelters
Out of Tew
Cory
Loveland Field
Allhose
Precision Products
Reaumontis
Aero
Corry-Jamestown
Aero Supply Mfg. Corp
Raymond Mfg.Co
Precision Product
Ajay Mfg. Co
Powers and Borsters
Central Garage
Lohen's
Alito Parts
Cody Auto Supply
Harold Powell
Dodge Sles
Lawrence Thomas
Abe Cohen
Pitts
M. Hare
Fear Veto Farm Loan Increases
May 14 Aware of a possible presidential veto farm state senators pressed for a strong Senate vote in favor of higher government loans to boost prices. The legislation would provide 86 percent parity on cotton wheat corn and tobacco and passed the House 275 to 63. Senator Bankhead urged prompt Senate passage as the president has not publicly stood on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Bankhead
D-Ada
Congress
Bill to exempt art collections threatens Pennsylvania tax revenue
Associated Press reports Philadelphia art leaders fear a proposed exemption bill would cost Pennsylvania millions in taxes. John Frederick Lewis, head of the Philadelphia Art Alliance, travels to Harrisburg to oppose Rep. Ruben Cohen's measure. He cites potential losses of at least 410 million in inheritance taxes and tax-free transfers for major collections, including Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust and Joseph E. Widener’s 59 million painting trove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John Frederick Lewis
Philadelphia Art Alliance
Harrisburg
Reuben Cohen
Lewis
Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust
Washington Gallery of Act
Joseph E. Widener
Capitol
France approves Hitler terms to slow U.S. entry
Vichy France unites behind negotiated terms with Adolf Hitler as Jean Darlan reports to Petain. The cabinet endorses the agreement, promising effects that could shape European cooperation and possibly influence American entry into the war. Officials hint at a revised France role within a new continental organization as Germany consolidates control.
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Hitler
U.S
Associated Press
Vichy
France
Fodey
Adolf Hitler
Jean Darlan
United States
Digitatute Clueles
LHL
Davisn
Vichy Rogime
Yay
Joachim van Riverstrap
Paris
Petain
Darlan
Scouts Awarded Merit Badges and Advancements
Five local Scouts advance or prepare for advancement after a Board of Review at the Junior High Library. Jack Spielman of Troop 81 earns athletics merit. Robert Curtis of Troop 82 and Thomas Maloney Jr of Troop 81 advance to second class. County Board of Review meets Monday at Erie Court House with Judge Elmer L Evans presiding.
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Board of Review
Jack Spielman
Robert Curtis
Thomas Maloney
Jack Spiesman
William Hammond
Robert Spencer
Charles Raigesalo
R. &. Dewey
Ray Yohe
Royal Messinger
Rev. EL. Wagner
W. C. Pomeroy
Ana Pranit
Hess Close to Nazi Leader Flight Rumors Explode
Fragmented report traces rumors of Rudolf Hess fleeing Nazi Germany and triggering accusations of purges. The text mentions alleged flight to Britain, ties to Hitler, and British involvement, but remains unclear and partially garbled.
Spohn Convicted in Auto Theft Case at Trial
Paul Sonn reports Spohn, traveling under the alias Morehouse, convicted by jury for appropriation of an automobile. Trial heard that the car was recovered in Blye la Ohio and later returned to its owner James Nevils. Grand jury proceeding and sentencing expected next week with a cautionary note on Spohn’s prior county court brushes.
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Paul Sonn
Spobh
Travan- Jent
Donald 2
Morehouse
Suohn
Hho Carriel
Spohn
Blyela
Ohio
Jguhp
James Nevils
Britain Warns Japan Over Recognition and Trade
May 14 London Foreign Secretary Eden Khintly warned Japan that British economic restrictions would not ease without Japan recognizing British rights in China. A Tokyo dispatch says British ambassador Sir Robert Leslie Craigie and US envoy Joseph Grew conferred with Japanese Foreign Minister Matauchka. In Erie and Crawford counties a Legion meeting was moved up to tonight at Spartansburg. George Pushkar, 21, an Ambridge auto dealer, escaped Beaver County jail early today while awaiting trial on embezzlement charges.
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Nouveatic
London
Eden Khintly
Japan
Jayen
Toyo
Robert Leslie Craigie
United States
Joseph ©. Grew
Mataucka
Tokyo
Beaver Beaver
George Pushkar
Ambridge
Rial
Beaver County
Britain Again Escapes Heavy Night Raids
British reports say Germany conducted daylight raids on Helgoland and Oostende while targeting shipping off Holland and Saint Nazaire. Several ships damaged and one supply vessel reportedly crippled. British analysts note limited German operations against Great Britain continue with minimal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Mey
Tate
Jarienois
Helgolend
Si Rap Squad
Hemby
Mwehbin-Yin
Bember
Holland
France
SS. Nazaire
Ushant
Bynlany
Great Briain
Bishop Gannon Visits Corry For Confirmation
Impressive ceremonies marked the sacra mensa of confirmation for a class of twenty six boys twenty four girls and two adults at St Elienbetl s Catholic Church this morning. Most Rev dod Marl Gannon bishop of Erie presided and was accompanied by Very Rev Mons 0 Re Me ullan with Rev James Hopkins Rev Vincent Enright Rev Vitus J Reiser Rev Fr Michael and Rev Andrew Weschler in attendance. The class was presented by Pastor Rev Carl L Helat after examination the sacrament was administered. Bishop Gannon will preside again this afternoon at St Thomas church for a class of ninety five members presented by Rev Francis J Graves.
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St. Elienbetl's
Dod Marl. Gannon
Erie
Gannon
Corry
Mons
Ullan
Tie
James Hopkins
Vincent Enright
Titusville
Vitus J. Reiser
Bile
Michael
French Creek
Andrew Weschler
Meadville
Carl L. Helat
Rishon Ganfo
St. ‘Thomas’ Church
Francis J. Graves
Propaganda Explored By Nazi Leader Hess Claims
London May 24 Rudolf Hess speaks and writes in veiled prose about bolstering German morale and opposing Allied pressure. The British Information Service notes Hess hints at strategies to sustain the Nazi effort while the government debates next steps.
Germans Say Hess Motive Was Peace
Berlin May 14 German officials say Rudolf Hess sought peace and tried to persuade Hitler and Britain’s government to adopt a German peace plan. British and German sources note Hess appeared to act on his own, and the affair aimed to force disclosure of military secrets. Hess later faced illness and detention in Scotland.
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Neg Abbotlat
Berlin
Wel
Belind
Radolf Huse
Bie Ohler
Hansneue
Fey Citwezow
Lanay
Hitler
Waal Pérby
Bay x Adis Group
Jess
Scotland
Germany
Hess
Adolf Hiller
Churchill
Briyons
Adolf Hitler
SBC
London
Tiat Hess
Glasgow
Ivone Kirkpatrick
Watfeites
Britain
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Painter
Osiery
Mel
Roch
Winson
Defense Production
Stettimius
Raymond CO
McKeon Co
Joosters
Gibraltar
Paris Mondial
Wes. Havas
Czar
Rudi Hess
fackNo
Aupsyure
Olaskew
Beullund
Sheeniusky
Eife Ag
Helgoland
Ganno
British
Asticlted Bros
Rudolf Hess
Steleym
BEC
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