Italy Nears New Role After Casablanca Conference
The Corry Evening Journal discusses Italy’s possible shift in World War II alignment. It notes Italian distrust of Hitler and Mussolini’s faltering hold, suggests a conditional path to joining the Allies, and contemplates Sicily and other Mediterranean islands as strategic steps for an Allied push toward Italy. It also touches on infant mortality trends and wartime hardships, including housing for refugees and the broader impact on shipping and military logistics. The piece weaves analysis of political prospects with human-interest notes on babies and wartime living conditions.
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Italy
Mediterranean
Casablanca
Hitler
Germany
Caesar
Mussolini
Centter Byrone
North Africa
Old Country
Sicily
Djerba
Kerkennahs
Lampiote
Lampeduss
Linois
Pantelleria
Ihaly
Kerkennah
Axis
Elleria
Africa
Middle
Far East
Invader Number One Jakie Devers Heads European Push
The piece profiles Lt. Gen. Saeed Loucks Devers, 55, commander of American troops in Europe, detailing a long career from West Point and teaching math to leading the 9th Division and armored forces at Fort Knox. It highlights his drive, tactical decisions, and belief in air power and hard training.
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Jakie Devers
Europe
Felllen
Saeed Loucks Devers
York
Pennsylvania
Dutey
Trish
Jakie
Schanl Debeters
West Point
Jean
Hawaii
Fort Sill
Oklo
Devers
Port Sill
Sean Bo Prom
Panama Canal Department
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Newfoundland
Trinidad
Julie
Fort Brugé
Na Gy
Fort Knox
Tunisia
Faisle
Understanding Variola and Varicella in Children
A PA health society explainer contrasts smallpox and chickenpox. It notes variola is often severe or fatal, varicella milder. Chickenpox spreads by contact, requires isolation when exposed, and erupts with itchy spots that may scar.
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Hed
Quiz on History and Language From Classified Page
A scrambled set of questions tests geography presidents and language usage. It asks for the largest Tennessee city, Garfield’s son who was Interior Secretary, word origins about a fairy and ram, grammar correction, French premiers in German internment, crayfish classification, sea soldiers branch, a German general at Waterloo, a proverb completion, and the modern name of the card game once called Preference.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Memphis
Knoxville
James A. Garfield
Interior
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Germany
U. S
Waterloo
Miaka the Mowers and a Colorful Bloom Palette
A fragmented passage notes Miaka the Mowers as mostly yellow or white with pink blossoms as exceptions. It mentions composer Johannes Branms composing his first nymphory at age 49 and alludes to American forces' stay in war as brief. The relics of the rodent race rhyme with machines from the island's new victors.
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Tn Miaka
Johannes Branms
Fire Chief Tests New City Fire Truck at Northside Station
Twenty years ago Fire Chief Andrew Paulson and city officials tested the American LaFLaFrance Brockway Torpedo truck bought for the northside station. The vehicle arrived in the city this morning, was fully equipped, and ready for operation by noon. Laur Muzzy, 36, is hospitalized in Corry with a fractured left leg, dislocated shoulder, and severe cuts after a runaway crash near his East Branch home. A NY State Highway Commission letter to W. I. Nuttall of Findley Lake confirms paving the three mile Findley Lake to Erie North East road this year. Residents anticipate benefits from the old age pension bill signed by Gov. Pinchot, extending state aid to Pennsylvanians over 70 who have resided in the state 40 years and earn less than one dollar a day. Ethel Carlotta Anderson, 28, died Sunday morning after an eight week illness at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Anderson, 986 North Center Street.
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Andrew Paulson
American Laifrance Brockway
Northside
The
Sty
Laur Muzzy
Corry Hospital
East Branch
Findley Lake
Pennsylvania Line
Erie
New York State Highway Commission
Albany
W. I. Nuttall
Corry
Gov. Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Eee
State of
Ethel Carlotta Anderson
Charles A. Anderson
North Center Street
Turban Cloth Gift Tied to Dacca Tale in Arabian Nights
Fragmentary report notes Heroun al Rosehid famed for Arabian Nights received a turban cloth from Dacca India. The 90 yard length reportedly folds to fit a gold coconut shell. Also mentions Drake capturing small Portuguese ships loaded with East Indian goods and marks Port Necessity in Uniontown Pennsylvania where George Washington first served.
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Heroun-al-Rosehid
Dacca
India
Drake
Hagland
George Washington
Port Necessity
Uniontown
War End Views Split Over Japan Germany Order
Pessimistic column argues World War II will enter politics as the war drags on. It contrasts U S democracy with other nations, weighs whether to strike Japan or Germany first, and notes regional attitudes and party divides shaping strategy and alliances.
Invasion Debate Shapes War Policy and 1944 Outlook
A column argues the U S policy may favor full cooperation with Britain and Russia, possibly signaling an imminent invasion plan targeting Europe via Norway England and Turkey. It predicts election timing will delay a total war effort until early 1945 and outlines economic impacts for farmers workers and investors.
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Tical Strgeré
Gatmany
Europe
Roosevelt
Norway
England
Africa
Turkey
Russia
Tugley
Germany
Yher
Riussig
Japan
United States
Former Silver Creek student is missing Buffalo
Private Salvatory Battaglia, 23, of 4313 Pennsylvania Ave, a second of four Battaglia brothers in military service, is missing in North Africa since April 2. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Battaglia of Farnham, he attended Farnham and Silver Creek schools before living with sister Mrs. Anna Sbada in Buffalo. He worked for J.J. Pier Co before enlisting in January.
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Silver Creek
Buffalo
Salvatory Battaglia
Pennsylvania Avenue
North Africa
Wirs
Russell Battaglia
Farnham
Ind
Signalman
First Glass
Joseph Battaglia
Juneau
Guadalcanal
Battaglia
Silver Greek High
Anna Sbada
J.J. Pier Company
Anny Im Jammry
Probe on Woman's Death After Burns Investigation
Reading Pa May 14 The death of Mrs Bleabells Kirby 48 after burns from a fire April 13 is under investigation Deputy Coroner Hunt said the burns should not have caused death and a postmortem has been ordered The case has been referred to the district attorney framed by injuries at Community General hospital with first and second degree burns on face arms and back Frani Ziemiba 25 also died in the same fire
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Associated Press
Reading Pa
Bleabells Kirby
D. ‘Tt. Hunt
Frani Ziemiba
Pittsburgh Postal Clerk Held on Mail Theft Charge
May 14 report says Lewis Davis of Wexford, a Pittsburgh postal clerk for 20 years, was held on an 81000 bond by a U S customs official yesterday on charges of removing letters from the mails. Inspectors say Davis had 21 letters in his possession when arrested outside the post office. two opened letters contained money.
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Pittsburgh
Lewis €. Davis
Wexford
U. S
Davis
Pittsburgh shop owner kills wife and himself in tragedy
Pittsburgh May 14 A shop proprietor killed his wife, a 92 year old girl, and himself after writing a sorrowful note to his wife. Patrick J Napolitan 40 shot after a confrontation on a lonely road then killed himself. Miss Krwuff 92 or 92 year old victim was shot multiple times. Napolitan left a letter to his wife Leota 37 stating he could not say more about his actions. Mrs Napolitan said he had moodiness and a heart condition. she learned he was seeing the girl across the street.
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Asunciavet
Pittsburgh
Toacces
Heanor Noull
Patrick J. Napolitan
Krwuff
Napolitan
Leota
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