Invasion Plans Report From Occupied France
Associated Press reports from Lisbon on May 19 claim Germany’s army in Occupied France, 400 000 to 600 000 strong, is highly active. rehearsals for invasion occur on the French coast under experts from Britain. A fleet of small boats is ready to transport an invasion force. A concealed ground base holds 4 000 planes with estimates up to 12 000. German agencies, eager for economic gain, fight among themselves while planning France’s output and assets. The piece notes political delays and shifts as Laval, Petain, and Derlan influence military control.
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Associated Pres
Faris
United States
Philte Whitcome
Associated Press
Lisbon
Germany
France
Compiegne
Britain
Askeleton
Army
Gestapo
Frst
Pierre Laval
Etiude
Puble
Marshal Petain
Jean Derlan
Laval
North American Aviation chief critiques auto industry
In Kansas City on May 19 J H Kinderberger, president of North American Aviation behind B 25 bombers, said the auto industry took 16 months to start and has not produced a single complete sub assembly unit. Melbourne reports 24 people rescued from the Japanese internment line in the East Indies journey to Australia after five weeks. London notes German air raids on a southern England coastal area causing some damage.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
J. H (Outoh) Kinderberger
North American Aviation
Melbourne
Australia
East Indies
London
England
City Council Approves Bond Funds for Obligations
City council voted to liquidate over 15000 in notes and warrants using funds from a 20000 bond issue. About 11000 in warrants at Citizens National Bank were authorized, with 750 and 4500 short-term notes approved for street department equipment purchases earlier in the year.
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Council
Iby
Citizens National Bank
Gary Council
Stanley
Alchols
U. S
Citizens Bank
Cornellsso
Nichols
Solleboy
Walter H. Scott
New York Alerts With Blue Alarm and Nuclear Signal
Major General Follett Bradley announced a blue air raid alert for New York at 11 08 A M and a nuclear signal at 11 25 A M. NBC said WEAF was off air 24 minutes. Army info service noted a practice alert and officers ordered radio silence. Mayor LaGuardia said the city was ready. Erie board approved a $100 yearly raise for all school district employees for 1942 43.
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New York
Follett Bradley
Airforce
Eastern Defense Command
NBC
WEAF
Army Information Service
FP. H. LaGuardia
China Warns Japan Is Preparing Major Offensive
China warns that Chiang Kai-shek’s forces face grave danger as Japan masss forces and a new offensive looms. Allied air attacks target invaders near Australia and Burma while Chungking cites an official Tokyo map outlining Tokyo’s co prospering sphere to engulf China India Iran and Soviet Siberia.
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Nema Comin Ching
Burma
Chungking
Tokyo
Japan
Greater East Asia
China
India
Iran
Persia
Siberia
Lightest Vote In Years Reported Across Several Cities
Early reports from Pittsburg Harrisburg Philadelphia Reading and other points indicated turnout was the lightest in years. Rationing and gasoline rationing in eastern Pennsylvania restrained voters as clear weather prevailed in the west while threatening clouds hung over many eastern counties.
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Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Reading
Pennsylvania
Corry High School to hear Baccalaureate by Rev H R Harris
Rev H Ray Harris pastor of the United Brethren in Christ Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the 1947 Corry High School graduating class at union services in the Senior High auditorium Sunday evening May 18. The program includes processional, hymns, scripture lesson Genesis 8711-30, selections by a mixed chorus, an address by Rev F A Galbreath, and the benediction by Rev Wilmer Helter. Commencement week opens with these services followed by graduation exercises on Wednesday evening. Shine and Mrs Harriet Heiman have returned to Corry after visiting Toledo Ohio.
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H. Ray Harris
United Brethren In Christ Church
Corry High School
Corry
Presbyterian Church
F. A. Galbreath
James ©. Zelman
Baptist Church
H. Ray Hands
The
Jesus
Wilmer Helter
Christian and Missionary Alliance
War Food Admin Body Proposed to Guide US Supplies
Officials predict creation of a war food administration to stimulate agricultural output and allocate supplies for army navy lend-lease and domestic use. A Wicklard committee and Nelson chair would steer policy while actual handling remains with existing agencies within the Agriculture Department and allied offices.
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War Food Admini
Preas
Washington
Agriculture Department
War Production Board
Donald M. Nelson
WEB
Grande KR. Wicklrd
Army
Navy
Office of Price Administration
Witkard Committee
Protest over high water on East Wayne Street
Property owners on East Wayne Street near Raymond Avenue protested to City Council last night about high water from Palmhaven construction. Officials in Fairhaven were asked to seek federal funding, and solicitor Scott was told to contact Fairhaven management for immediate action.
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East Wayne Street
Raymond Avenue
Palmhaven
Wong
Wayne
Street
Main Street
Eireets
Fred L. Barnes
Cornell
Triangle Shoe Company
North Center
Hank Stasio
West Main Street
Warren Man Crushed by Lumber Falls Dies in Warren
David Pansentey, 23, was killed when lumber toppled at a Chandler Valley mill in Warren County yesterday at 1 PM. He died today at Warren hospital. Surviving are his widow, parents, and several siblings. Treasury report shows May 16 revenue receipts of 14,279,201.59 and net balance of 3,649,746.08 with total debt 73,485,895.26.
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Associated
Prine Warren
David ‘Pansentey
Warren Hospital
Chandlers Valley
Warren County
Treasury
Washington
The
Light vote shows low turnout in Coryst primaries
Polls open until five. only 229 votes cast by 1 PM amid widespread voter apathy. Journal notes last September’s 1 PM tally was 220, with 488 total in the general election. District breakdown shows sparse participation across wards and precincts with no major surge expected tonight.
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Coryst
Chetk
Journal Mles
Pirsh
Empress of Asia Sunk by Bombers Near Singapore
The 16909 ton Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Asia, converted transport, was sunk by Japanese air attack en route to Singapore. About 100 seamen escaped. lifeboats failed and the Australian sloop Yerra assisted in rescue. The admiralty confirmed the loss and noted the ship had served in two wars, carrying over 1000 men in its role as troop transport. Singapore fell February 16, with the sinking occurring prior to that date.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Canada
Singapore
D. Smith
Sultan Sioal
Yerra v
Admiralty
Canadian Pacific Steamships, Ltd
Ensing
Encaeed
Uner
Transbert
York Harbor
Allies Gain Upper Hand in Western Europe War Readiness
A military observer in London reports the balance of power shifting to the Allies as massive American convoys and intensified Anglo-Canadian-British training support an impending offensive. He notes German forces are outnumbered on both fronts for the first time since the war began, with Allied sea power curbing submarine threat and U S reinforcements expanding the combat lineup in Ireland and western Europe. The observer cautions Germany’s air and armored arms may weaken as newer American tanks and trained personnel bolster Allied capabilities.
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Associated Press
London
Europe
United States
Germany
Wmdersecret
Northern Ireland
Russia
Miuke 1
Britain
Coral Sea
San Finy
Ireland
Doolittle Led Raids On Japan
Brigadier General James H. Doolittle was revealed today as leader of the American air raid on Japan, disclosed in a White House release. He recalled the mission with few complications, noting incendiaries on a cigar factory in Nagoya and a direct hit on a battleship under construction. The account, presented by Roosevelt in a congressional medal of honor ceremony, continues on page three.
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Associated Press
Washington
James H. Doolittle
Ve Leider
Americsh Airead
Japan
Fier
Doollttle
Tokyo
Clgerett Factory
Nagoya
Doellitie
Federal Works Engineer outlines sewer project plans
Federal Works Agency engineer Diffenderfer met with City Engineer Williams and Council to discuss a sewer contraction program. A city bond issue of 40 000 to 45 000 is planned to fund the municipality’s share, with a $45 000 federal grant already allotted. The city abandons Municipal Authority plans and will issue bonds for a storm sewer on East Smith Street and Bear Creek extension, with a 60 day option on land at the corner of Bank Smith and Sciota streets for a disposal plant costing 1800. Funds from a recent 20 000 bond issue to defray costs are improvised.
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O Diffenderfer
Federal Works Agency
Don D. Williams
Isineer
Diffenderfer
Titusville
Ba! Smith and
Sciota
George Besson
Furlough System For Selectees Clears Pa Officials
Harrisburg May 19 The new automatic 14 day furlough plan for selectees drew praise from state officials comparing it favorably to past methods. Col B P Ryshns said it resembles the Pennsylvania system that proved satisfactory previously while Col Evans noted the change aims to ease moves to induction and reduce crowding at reception centers by adjusting furlough length from 12 to 15 days as needed. The army will cover transportation for furloughed selectees from induction to home and back, and the final physical exam and induction timing will be coordinated to avoid disruption and embarrassment for those who previously had to return home بعد giving up jobs.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
B. P. Rysns
Evans Das
Col. Evans
Red cavalry boosts Kharkov push in eight day battle
Associated Press reports Soviet forces under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko drive German lines near Kharkov, claiming 30 to 49 miles of advance amid counterattacks. Cavalry swept across a pontoon bridge as air units supported, with 17 German aircraft shot down. German casualties exceed 2,700 killed or wounded plus 1,000 announced earlier.
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Associated Press
Semeon Timoshenko
Red
Kharkov
Rinsim
Lrally
Belgorod
Kijarkoy
Zhtiev
Kivarkoy
Pitcher Point
London
Wastoy
Sten
Timosienko
Germany
Adolf
Hitler
Bombing and Retreat Hit Burma and Port Moresby
Military dispatches report British withdrawals toward India as Gen. MacArthur notes continued bombing of Akyab in Burma and Port Moresby in New Guinea. Allied forces claim hits on Japanese shipping near Timor and bombardments across the Pacific front. Civilians flee as towns are razed amid heightened combat.
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India
MacArthur
Port Moresby
Associated Press
Alexander
Burma
Akyab
Burm
Bay
Benigilrom
Calcutta
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Hhe
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Moresby
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