Marine Gunner Dickey Earns DFC For Midway Action
At Midway on March 10 US forces endured heavy fire as Marine Gunner Robert L. Dickey faced Japanese machine gunfire while losing use of an arm. He pressed on, his bravery aiding the destruction of a four engine bomber and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross at Mare Island Navy Yard. The award was presented by Rear Admiral W. L. Friedell.
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Midway Island
Robert 1
Dickey
Nay
Mare Island
San Francisco
Naval Homaital
Hes
W. L. Friedell
Tight
Mare Island Navy Yard
Canadians Cut Gasoline Ration for Tourism Travelers
A new Canadian order limits gasoline for U S motorists visiting Canada for tourism. After May 14 1942 only four unit coupons will be issued at entry for cars or motorcycles needing more than their tank allows. One four unit booklet per vehicle per year. unspent coupons cannot be replaced. The onus is on travelers to manage fuel. running out means arranging return transport to the United States.
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Carry
Vietiniy
Monty
Tolinwille
Doli
Canda
United States
Canada
Order of the Air Conrotler
Two Franklin Youths Injured in Crash Near Cochranton
Louis Frederick Doll aged 19 suffered a seven inch cut on the right face along with knee injuries and other cuts. Judson Reynolds, 22, Franklin BR. D. 2, driver of the car, had a forehead cut and minor bruises. Both were treated at Spencer hospital Meadville. Reynolds discharged after treatment.
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Pranowan
Oany Ao
Hieir Ca
Cochranton
Franklin Young
Louis Frederick Doll
Spencer Hospital
Meadville
Judson Reynolds
Franklin BR. D. 2
Nephew of Victim Defends Slayer in Kentucky Court
In Harlan Kentucky a dramatic courtroom verdict ends a high profile murder case. Manzo Shepherd, age 24, is found guilty of killing a taxi driver on May 6. The slain man’s nephew, Christian Ball, 23, is charged as an accessory. The jury’s quick verdict leads to further trials in October for Shepherd and two others.
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Harlan, Ky
Taiwan
Manzo Shepherd
Taxioai
Shepherd
Careuik
Stones
Pavester
Clouse
Howard Heaping
Yanvey
Cheistiin
Mock Attack Test Shocks Emporium Town
In Emporium Pennsylvania May 23 a mock attack test sent wardens and rescuers rushing as eight to ten people were simulated as casualties. Explosive charges and flare signals marked the scene while a note explained the pretend fate. Most incidents were resolved within minutes and victims received first aid.
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Emporium
Wesedewglads
Cameron
Eas
Ted Rares
Requisitioning of Autos in WWII Forecasts
A 1943 survey predicts wartime auto requisitioning to avert civilian disruption. It estimates 5 million cars needed nationwide and 2 million more mobilized by limiting families to five tires. Tire stock may run dry by 1945, with city use limited where mass transit exists and rural areas showing greater reliance on autos.
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Nonpmen
Missing in Action Corpral Marvin Bullock From Jamestown Area
Jamestown reports Corporal Marvin Bullock aged 21 declared missing in action in the Philippines. He enlisted in 1940 at 18, served in Hawaii and Luzon. Last contact came from Nichols Field on Luzon November 13, 1941. Parents Chester and _____ Bullock of Newland Avenue await confirmation.
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Jamestown Area
Philippines
Marvin
Bullock
Chester J. Bullock
Newland Avenue
Prewsburg
Array
Hawaii
Nichols Field
Luzon
War Department
Ali Bullock
Lenward
Delbert
Gilbert
Iola
Mone
Erie Boy Missing in the Philippines
Private Adair, 38, of Erie, son of Mrs. Metma Adnin, assigned to Park MAls on Corregidor, enlisted February 1941 in California coast artillery. He sent a last letter dated March 8, 1942, from the Philippines, expressing health and safety. He is a graduate of McKinley and East High, former employee in an aviation plane factory, and father of two. His parents have been informed by the War Department.
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Erie
Daimes Adair
Wud
Adair
Cir Ragidat
Masiiln Bay
Park Mals
Corregidor Island
East
Tvon
General Electric
California
Seminary President Art Sherman to Speak at Sherman Church
Dr Karl Grim, president of Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City, will speak at Sherman Baptist Church on Sunday May 21 with a 14 00 morning and 20 00 evening service. The Junior Girls Trio Lenore Byles Ruth Boome will sing at both services and lead the Young People’s Gospel Service at 7 p.m. Miss Mace will lead the session.
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Karl WG. Grim
The
Baptist Bible Seminary
Johnson City
Sherman Baptist Church
Samers
Griffith
Girs
Trucker 15 Rescued After Wreckage Trapping
Erie report details truck driver Wille Wille in a February accident on Cuell Wile avenue. He endured severe pelvic injuries and crushed ribs but was freed by workers from three wrecking trucks. White, amid danger, encouraged colleagues with a brave remark as rescuers relieved pressure from the damaged Haver Lrels.
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Erie
Civhuy
Guy Towa
Dincali Avenue
Alteenkren
Uertewy
St. Vincents
Tulip
Yoocuye
White
Wille
Debated Wholesale Bullhead Catches Highlight Lakewood Event
A murky parsing of a Lakewood area page mentions a wholesale bullhead catch debate tied to a Friday event. Names like Jake and Yetta appear amid garbled lines about a wallet and tenement street context. The fragment hints at local civic ties and a dispute over market activities.
Warrow Escape In Crossing Accident
In Kant Pennsylvania on May 21 a motorist named Charier 1 was injured when the rear of his auto was struck by a Pennsylvania freight engine while crossing the tracks near the Sergeant Glue plant. The driver, reportedly uninjured, remained on scene as emergency crews tended to him.
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Charier
Marrowplly Guert
Sergeant
Pennsylvania
Alors
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