Hitler Faces Fresh Russia Offensive Says Allies
Allied observers expect Adolf Hitler to launch a dramatic push against the Soviet front within weeks to restore prestige after North Africa losses. The predicted move could influence allied plans for Western Europe and Pacific tempo, with Roosevelt and Churchill contending with strategy talks in Washington as Churchill prepares to address Congress. Continued coverage notes Churchill’s trip and the timing of his Washington visit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Germany
North Afric
Europe
Roosevelt
Churchill
England
Congress
Churchil
White House
Pacific
Billions For U S Navy Mark Major 1945 Funding Push
The House faces the largest wartime appropriations bill yet for the Navy, totaling 20.16 billion dollars, as the Appropriations Committee releases testimony from Navy leaders. Admiral King warns war demands full funding, while committee notes reductions in total but preserves ship, plane, gun, and personnel allocations.
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Associated Prea
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Ernest J. King
United States Fleet
Congress
Navy
Checks Mailed To Subdivisions In Lieu Of Taxes
Housing official Margaret Swanson says treasury mailed checks totaling 1811.20 and 3410.95 to the city, 2213.42 to Corry School District, and 945,993 and 1052 to Erie County in lieu of taxes for Fairhaven heirs. Also reported is Hurley Hall's left leg fracture from a garden accident on Shady Avenue.
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Margaret Swanson
The
Journal Today
Treasury Department
Corry
Erle
H. Hall
Shady Avenue
Hall
Roosevelt weighs sending Axis prisoners to U S
President Roosevelt said a large number of Axis prisoners captured in Tunisia may be brought to the United States but plans are not yet complete for sending them anywhere. He stressed the need to solve transport, feeding, and security problems before any use of prisoners, and noted possible safety factors in separating Italian and German prisoners. A separate item reports Alvin Walker named director of the bureau of motor vehicles in Harrisburg, replacing W Lesright Shit who moves to the Liquor Control Board.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Tunisia
United States
Africa
Harrisburg
Revenue
David W. Harris
Alvin ©. Walker
Bea
Yertown
Snyder
Coputy
Bureau of Motor Fessicles
W. Lesright Shit
Liquor Control Board
Wheeler Leads Fight Against Call This Year
The war draft debate pits executive push for broader military service against congressional moves to shield fathers. Wheeler backs full exemption. House bill shifts draft quotas and deferrals by family status, as Hershey warns of urgent need for 2.5 million more troops. Hearings set for Monday on the Howse Kilday bill and related proposals.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Reynolds
Senate Military Committee
Wheeler
D-Mont
Selective Service
Lewis T B. Hershey
House
Kilday
D-Tex
Dollar a Year Men Costing $3600 Each
War Production Board estimates 860 dollar a year workers cost government about 3800 annually. Budget officer Francis R. Cawley told the House Un Appropriations Committee the total includes subsistence and per diem. Water line break floods grounds at Corry Bleachers plant on East Main Street. workers shut off main.
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Washington
War Production Board
Congress
Francis R. Cawley
House UN- Propriguions Committee
Corry Bleschers Company
East Main Street
Corry Water Supply Company
Surprise attack lands on Attu Island in Aleutians
Reports from Japanese imperial headquarters, relayed by Associated Press, say American troops landed on Attu Island at the western Aleutians near Dutch Harbor Alaska. The action comes after Japanese forces previously held the island, with bitter fighting described by authorities.
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Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Dome &Tit
Atsuta
Navy confirms Corryite captive in Japanese list
Navy confirms Corryite as POW in a list of 104 Navy and Marine Corps personnel held by Japan. The Corry boy, one of five in northwestern Pennsylvania, is named among 41 Pennsylvanians including a woman lieutenant. Names include John Burtz, Wilbert Gustafson, Wilbur Jackson, and Wilbur Price, with listed mothers and addresses.
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Robert Lee Williams
Seyman Trsl
Theo P. Williams
East Wayne Imebl
Japan
Philippines
Navy Department
Damages Awarded in Garland Farm Case
A Warren county jury awarded $5,000 to the Moore farm owners in Garland against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over alleged highway construction damage. The suit sought compensation for land disruption, restricted ingress via an underpass, and ongoing fence maintenance impacts on future use. The case drew regional interest and had been set with expectations of at least $10,000, with rumors of a $7,000 compromise previously declined.
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Warren Returns
Moore Farm
Warren County
Garland
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Warren
Pennsylvania fliers honored by Britain for valor in action
Washington May 1. Thirty nine Pennsylvania officers and enlisted men of the U S Army Eighth Air Force in England have been awarded decorations for valor and exceptional performance in action against the enemy, War Department announced. Captain Kenneth K. Wollick of Wrightsville and Second Lieutenant Jacob Augenstone of Pittsburgh each received two awards. The swords included rank to air medal for Earl W. Quillman and others.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
UJ. 8
Army
Eighth Air Force
England
War Department
Kenneth K. Wollick
Wrightsville
Jacob Augenstone
Pittsburgh
Nnk
Earl W. Quillman
Eric
Chas. E. Ziptel
Sigel
James B. Gross
Foxburs
Kenneth L. Erhard
Curwensville
Joseph. R. Sanderlin
John £. ‘Tren
Renwyn
Kenneth K. Errauil
Berlin Bombed Invasion Attacks In Mediterranean
Allied air operations intensify as British and American bombers strike Berlin and targets across Germany and occupied Europe. The Berlin front reports heavy raids while Mediterranean offensive moves push toward southern Europe with major prisoner captures and axis generals fallen.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Calais
Dunkerque
U.S
Nuel
London
Europe
Dwight Eisenhower
Erie Railroad Considers Two Additional Trains
Erie Railroad officials say no official word on adding two extra trains to the schedule through Corry. Rumors persist that Nos 5 and 6 would run westbound at 6 PM and eastbound at 8 PM to ease rush periods, but local agent A G Stine has heard no confirmation despite ongoing circulation of the tale.
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Erie Railroad
Reiny No
A. G. Stine
Journal
Tax Abatement Battle Over Tax Bill in Senate
The Senate rejected 57 to 10 an amendment to credit current payments against this year's income and collect the full 1942 tax in 10 semiannual installments starting March 15. Senator Ellender urged tax cancellation in wartime, opposed by Finance Committee Chairman George who favored steady revenue with abatements as wartime needs. The vote cleared the way for a later decision on a 76 percent tax rate proposal.
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Associated Pros
Washington
Ellerder
D-La
Bulletin items from World War II era reports
Across multiple datelines the Associated Press reports U S fighter planes shooting down Japanese Zeros over the Solomon Islands, with pilots saved. British Berlin broadcast notes heavy U S bomber strikes on Nazi targets in Germany. Bulgarian King Boris appeals for police support amid internal unrest. Soviet reports claim advances near Novorossisk while Leningrad arson fires are noted. U S Air Force sorties over France target the Meulte aircraft works in a massive raid.
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Associated
Washington
Russell Islands
Solomon Group
Navy
United States
Allies Destroyed 2000 Axis Planes in Africa
The Allied air forces in North Africa destroyed about 2,000 enemy planes with roughly 770 losses across six months from the landings in French North Africa to Axis collapse. The War Department released the summary crediting Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder and noting Allied air effort as pivotal in defeating Axis resistance. A treasury update shows May receipts of 51,804,765.84 and total debt rising to 1,266,521,766.63 with day-to-day change of 57,652,279.23.
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French North Africa
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War Department
Treasury
Washington
Salvation Army drive falls short of four thousand three hundred goal
The annual appeals open with over one thousand letters sent to Corry citizens as leaders report a weak start. Contributions total just over a tenth of the goal with fewer than twenty five percent of the target raised yet. Campaign leaders urge rapid donations by mail or in person to close the gap next week.
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Corty
Wgdniealion
Corry
Ajay Tron
Ward Rampaign Feaders
Salvation Army
Ier
Hou Oite
Youth Pleads Guilty as May Court Concludes
Howard East man and Corry youth admitted guilt on four counts of receiving stolen goods with prison time deferred as the May term of the criminal court closed. Eastman faces possible leniency if he joins the U S Army. Other cases heard included gambling charges, liquor violations, and a robbery related plea by J Gordon Wilson.
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Howard Eastman
Corry
Eastman
U. S. Army
Brie
Harry Stufflebeam
Phil Wedaik
East Avenue
Saul Ackerman
Holland Street
State Street
Evie
Allegheny County
William J. Duskus
West Tith Street
Erie
Isle
Elmer J. Evans
J. Gordon Wilson
Jol GC
Portood
East Lake Road
East Twelfth Sitet
Wilson
U S PLOTS RESCUED AFTER SIX WEEKS
Two Philadelphia pilots from the National Airways were rescued in India after six weeks missing in the jungle near the India China ranges. Joseph Rosspert and Pete Nammel survived with minor injuries and were found by associates on May 14.
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Rross
Calcutta
India
Philadelphia
India-China
National Airways
Joseph Rosspert
Pete Nammel
Navy confirms Attu landing amid Aleutian fight
Washington May 14 United States forces landed on Attu Island in the Aleutians and are engaged with Japanese troops. Navy communique 316 said operations began May 1 with troops on Attu and details to follow. Officials refused further comment, while Tokyo broadcasts were not corroborated. The attack aimed to drive Japan from Attu and open a path toward Kiska and Alaska.
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Washington
United States
Hield
Aitu
Navy
North Pacific
Attu
Aleutians
War Departments
Tokyo
Japan
Amehitka Island
Kiska
Pookie
Tokyo-to-Kiska Alway
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Attu Wes
Japatine
Alaska
América
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Znjasiewe
Kika
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