War letters and robbery report mix from Port Allegany front
Reports recount armed youths in paratrooper uniforms robbing a Port Allegany resident after dining at his home. Police, state troopers, and local officers search the area, while a veteran letter from Anzio offers graduation guidance and wartime life insight.
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Esteupe
Smethport
Emethport
Peruyiyola
Pollo
McKew
Port Allegany
Yeo Kelly
Kelly
Yom Port
Benning
Port Allegagy
Stithport
Shitlon
Rojlle
Bill
Gerald Hamilton
Beraueh
Leap Irto Schouten Islands Imminent Invasion Threat
Forces from allied units report imminent operations around Schouten Islands as major enemy bases resist. Chinese troops push toward Yunnan province and Stilwell’s sector near the Burma border, aiming to cut supply lines while Japanese defenses cling to coastal positions.
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Rage Civie
Batterine
Yunnan
Buymia
Dadian
Gia
Words of Wisdom for a New Soldier Bridegroom Phil
A long, personal note from Phil to a graduating recruit, full of exhortations on resilience and duty. He urges steadfastness, humor, and courage, sharing memories, affection for family, and a hopeful wish to return home after service. He reflects on hardships, patriotism, and the longing to rejoin loved ones.
Hotel Jamestown Faces OPA Price Charges
Jamestown hotel managers met with OPA officials to discuss prices on a food and beverage list allegedly above ceiling levels. The Buffalo OPA office reports the hotel is under temporary injunction to lower prices, with a permanent injunction hearing set for Monday at 10 A.M. in Buffalo, presided by Judge John Knight.
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Jamestown
OPA
Jamestown War Price and Ration Board
David A. Willte
Buffalo Opa
Munday
Union City High to Graduate 36 in Class Tonight
Union City High School will hold graduation for 36 seniors tonight. Of the class, 20 are boys. three members will miss the ceremony. Harry Aldiesen Howard Dirniets and Robert Mitagerald are the three absent graduates. Jenkins will present diplomas.
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Union Ofpy
Way
Sehoai Avjineg Denklits Mamourieed
Rraday Thor
City High Schowl
Aumdiouum
Harry Alideisen
Hawayd
Robert Mitagerald
Wawevi
Hive
Jenkins
Mike
Hotel Ordered to Cut Rates as OPA Checks Plans
Fragmentary note reports an OPA directive in Buffalo requiring a hotel to reduce prices by week’s end. A spokesman stated that after the 29th, officials will review revisions to ensure compliance. The source emphasizes government pressure on lodging costs.
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Manent Infunctium
Buffalo Opa
CLYMER BOY WINS COMMISSION AT YALE UNIVERSITY
Haven Conn Avinibin Cadet James M Meinsob of MD and Vis KC Audi safely ner, N Yu was awarded the gold bars as second lieutenant during the Army Air Forces Training Command school at Yale University. Col Raymond J Reevis said he is prepared to assume duties with active units of the Air Forces. His training covered use and operation of communication gear, receivers, dACLO compass, radio and portable ground stations. Lieut Hildum will be assigned to a unit to maintain communications for his outfit with eternal specialists.
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Conn
Avinibin
James M. Meinsob
Vis
Audi Afelyner
Army Air Forces ‘Training Command
Schoul Ah Yale Uiiweestry
Army Air Forces
Raymond J. Reevis
Hildum
Tautien Ynit
Eterna
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Heiman
Montgomery
Jim
Phil
Prof. Shidemantle
Tim
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Clymer Boy
Yale University
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