Corry voters weigh governor race in light turnout
In Corry, 25 percent of eligible voters cast ballots amid a quiet primary. Edward Martin carried the city in the Republican governor contest by 254 to 170, while Ralph H. Smith won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination by 221 to 45 over F. Clair Ross. In city races, Thompson led Democratic state committeeman contenders, and Taylor and Burns topped Republicans.
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Wan Man
Wittle
Goernor
Corry
Edward Martin
Thne Davis
Ralph H. Smith
Smith
F. Clei Ross
Ross
Kenneth W.thompson
Lawrence A. Taylor
Dora Burs
Thompson
Vieyra
Cross
Berthe, McClure
Rappier
Burns
Taylor
R. K. Rodgers
John ©. van Alsourg
James F. Lavery
Onnavess
Massed Nazi Chutists Prepare for Caucasus Drive
In London the May 20 report says 200000 paratroopers mass near the Kerch isthmus in Crimea for a major airborne invasion of the Caucasus. Berlin notes Air Commander General von Richthofen is on the Erech Peninsula, signaling renewed German air power. Dr Taggart is in Harrisbane for a few days.
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London
Kerch Isthmus
Crimea
Nea
Caucasus
Hitler
Rerch Strait
Berlin
Baron von Richthofen
Ereh Peninsula
Richthofen
Dr. Taggart
Harrisbane
Houeliess
Test Mobilization as Blackout Rehearsal
Chief Air Raid Warden Walter H. Scott announced a test mobilization in Corry for next Wednesday May 27 in connection with a meeting of air raid wardens auxiliary police and demolition squad at the State Armory 7 40 p m Plans for Thursday's drill and next week's blackout will be mapped at the meeting and the test mobilization will follow to gauge local readiness and precision in an emergency all wardens and auxiliary units are urged to attend
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Corry
Walter H. Scott
State Armory
Eott
Jones
Harry F
Douglas
Ines
Scott
Australia faces new Japanese drive as Curtin warns
Associated Press report notes Australia’s Prime Minister John Curtin warns the tempo of the struggle is increasing and Australian forces face a supreme test. British and American commands report Japanese massing new armadas on northern islands and a potential thrust toward Australia as Stilwell’s forces reinforce the Burma Road defense amid heavy rains in Yunnan.
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Associated Press
Russia
Australia
John Curtin
Curlin
Ching
Japan
Chiang Kai- Shek
China
Douglas MacArthur
America
Burma
Chindwin River
Indi
Yunnan
Joseph W. Stilwell
Iron Age Says America Starting To Win the War
The Iron Age trade journal reports that mass production of war materials in the United States shows industrial America gaining effectiveness in the war effort. The weekly review cites rapid output and reorganization of production as signs the war could end sooner than expected, though notes such predictions are hard to support with current facts.
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Associated Press
York
The
Iron Age
Iron and Steel Industry
América
America
United States
Phoenix Hotel Sold to Graham Family on Main Street
Vinnie Graham and Son Charles Graham completed a deal to buy the Phoenix Hotel property and business on East Main Street just east of the European Hotel. They plan to take possession soon, replacing the 44 room hotel run in recent years by Lee's Shoemaker, with the European Hotel offered for sale by the Laurie estate. Mrs Ethel Patterson sold the Hast Main street hosiery business.
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Vinnie Graham
Charles Graham
Phoenix Hotel
East Main Street
Ethel Patterson
Main Street
J. B. Patterson
Lee's Shoemaker
Laurie
Tidioute Man Is Death by Own Action
Walter C. Kirkpatrick, 13, of Tidi- Olile, was found dead at the rear of the Pennsylvania Railroad station in Youngsville Pa. His throat was slashed and a pocketknife was in his hand. Coroner reports indicate he took his own life. Treasury figures show May receipts 21,509,910.65 and total debt 73,505,707,799.41 with a daily increase of 29,812,008.17.
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Tee Renquenayene
Yvoungsville
Walter C. Kirkpatrick
Tidi- Olile
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warren County
Ed Lowrey
Kirkpatriott
Treasury
Washington
The
House Committee Finishes Draft of Higher Income Tax Bill
Washington May 20 The House Ways and Means Committee finished a draft of a new income tax plan raising the normal rate from 4 to 6 percent and seeking an additional 2.75 billion dollars in revenue. The panel did not disclose exact surtax changes but indicated higher rates for upper brackets and a notable rise for a married couple with two children earning eight thousand dollars. A single man at the same income would face a much larger bill next year.
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Washington
House
Ways and
Doughton
D-Nc
Close vote in Erie County on both tickets
In Erie County the gubernatorial race and party committee contests stayed tight as late returns showed Gen Edward Marlin leading in the Republican governor race by a margin not expected to exceed 180 votes. Judge Ralph H. Silth led for the Democratic nomination by about 100 votes with 118 districts reporting.
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Edward Marlin
Erie County
Sera
Dames
J. Davis
Ralph H. Silth
Pittsburg
Clair Ross
Ross
Hart
Reagen
Smith
Bowers
Davis
Martin
Peeckiets
State Committee
Kenneth Thompson
Nellie Vieyre
Lawrence A. Tyler
Bertha Mac- Slure
Republican Committee
Thompson
Vieyra
Tofel
Crosa
Repubean
McC
War bulletins from multiple fronts and incidents May 20
Secretary Hull sees grounds for earlier UN victory. Cripps says bombing Germany may affect Russia stance. U S shipped to Russia involved in Arctic trade is cited. A training plane crash near Here kills two, with a third injured. A 46 day voyage tale from Georgetown describes a drowned companion. Harvard scientists report new vanadium sources in Western Alberta Ontario. Japanese southward sweep reported in Chekiang province with potential bombing bases noted.
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Georgetown
British
Guiaea
Michael Wajda
Cambridge, Mans
Harvard University
Ares
Ontario
Canada
United States
Changeing
China
Chekiang Province
Hinteret Noth
Shanchai
Japan
Martin and Ross Named Rival Candidates for Pennsylvania Governor
Philadelphia May 20 Major General Edward Martin and F Clair Ross emerged as rivals for the Pennsylvania governor’s race in November. Martin, a Pen-Grundy Republican organization candidate, backed by U S Senator James J Davis, was described as a soft-spoken six foot soldier and banker.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Edward Martin
F. Clair Ross
Pennsylvania
Martin
Pennsylvania Primary Results Show Narrow Turnout
The report details Republican and Democratic contests across Pennsylvania with Ross and Martin leading in key counties, and Davis and Smith conceding as partial results counted 9 AM. Voter turnout was low with under 30 percent of 4.9 million registered voters casting ballots. The piece notes party backing, campaign themes, and the potential fall outlook.
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Davis
Smith
Pennsylvania
Martin
Arthur A. James
Pearl Harbor
David
Joseph N. Pew
Joseph RB. Grundy
Manufacturers’ Association
David Lawrence
Ross
Wom
Meredith Meyers
Harr
U. C
Joseph F. Guffey
Lawrence
Kenneth Kressler
Patrick J. Boland
House
British To Send Thousand Bomber Fleets Over Nazis
A cracked OCR item claims Britain will deploy large bomber fleets against Germany. It asserts plans to fly thousands of aircraft with extended reach to overwhelming Nazi targets, noting expanding facilities and capacity to send many planes nightly under favorable weather.
Crackdown on Traffic Violators In City
Police announce Informations against two offenders as part of a broader crackdown on motor violations. Chief Flanigan warns motorists to observe stop signs and through streets, with added patrols to curb double parking on North Center street. Robert Woodworth charged with reckless driving. Charles Daniels faces parking provisions violation. arraignments set. Offer informations pending. charges to follow in accidents or offenses.
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Plantga
Niarrow
North Center Street
Robert Woodworth
Woodworth
Charles Daniels
Delivery Revere
Flanigan
Furlong Defeats Faddis in New 25th District Primary
In Pittsburgh on May 20 Democratic Rep Charles T Faddis lost renomination to Dr Grant Furlong a Donorsburg physician backed by the GIO. With 217 of 266 precincts reporting Furlong led Faddis 7 569 to 6 695 in the new 26th congressional district results reflecting strong support in Washington County and parts of Allegheny County.
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Se Aganeintenerrs
Pittsburgh
Charles T. Faddis
Grant Furlong
Burgess
26Th
GIO
Purlone Rn
Paddis
Washington County
Allegheny County
Furlong
Fuddis
Mannheim St Nazaire Are Blasted By RAF Bombers
London reports a heavy RAF attack on Mannheim in western Germany and a strike on the St Nazaire submarine base in occupied France. The air ministry says many bombers were used, with 14 planes missing and one enemy plane shot down in France and Holland.
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Associated Press London
Mannheim
Germany
Air Ministry
St. Nowire
France
British Fighter Wlates
Hollwyd
Turope
Badische Amin Chemical Works
Lang Armament Works
Daimler-Bens Engineering Works
Si. Nazaire
War Production Board to limit stocks in retail stores
Washington May 20 the War Production Board is expected to limit the stocks that may be held by retailers and wholesalers to ensure equitable supply of consumer goods despite wartime curtailments. The plan would cover most consumer items and follow the universal juice ceiling that took effect on retail cases Monday. Observers see broader implications as the program could preclude widespread hoarding if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Production Board
Simer
Worle Stimer
Eneoulne
Nation Wide Gasoline Rationing Planned To Conserve Rubber
Washington May 20 The War Production Board directed the Office of Defense Transportation to draft a nationwide plan for gasoline rationing to curb driving and conserve materials for the war effort. Officials say consumer rationing by coupon books could begin in the East and Pacific Northwest, supplementing temporary card rationing now in effect in 19 eastern states and the District of Columbia.
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Py Pswesacu
Washington
War Production Board
Office of Defense Transportation
Leon ‘Ender
East
Pacific Northwest
Columbia
Onegin
Russians Claim Kerch Push Forces Germans Back
A Red Army communique says Soviet troops pressed an offensive around Kerch and broke German counterattacks while nearing Kharkov amid heavy battles across a 15 mile front. British sources warn of continued German counteroffensives near Tryum and Baryenkos as the fight enlarges.
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Russia
Ukraine
Red Army
Meyere
Kharkov
Jansk
Diet Army
Snid
Pravda
Kerch Peninsula
Kerch
Belaan
Philippines
Vial Tighiking
Moe
iWin
Tafest
Tryum
Baryenkos
Sharkov
Bender
Berlin
Unveil Flag Ceremony At Mead Park Tonight
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 264 will dedicate a new 500 foot flag pole and unveil an American flag at Mead Park this evening at 7 o clock. Rev James Belman of the Baptist Church will speak in connection with the event as part of American Day observances.
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Lient
Arghist Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mead Park
James Belman
The
Baptist Church
Wea
Mr. Belman
Bbss Finn
Veterans of Foralenci
Face Stanley
Nichols
Anoypole
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Hull
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Stafford Cripps
House of Commons
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Barents Sea
Jacksonville
Pia
Martin Easy
Davis Ford
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Ross State
Boland
Mar
Roz
Ralph Smith
Luther A. Harr
Bitwarious Can] Consumers Counsel
Preas
Lum
Sendine
Britain
Ole Howe
Tully
Faddis
New
Mannheim, St. Nazaire
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