Rail targets at Rangoon raided by B 29 bombers
Allied daylight raid on Rangoon yards by Superfortresses from India yielded good results with no US planes lost. The 20th Air Force described a substantial force operation coordinated with Eastern Command elements. The communiqué noted good preliminary damage estimates and the mission involved B 29s and possible B 17s or Liberators from various Allied air forces.
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Rangoon
Associated Press
Washington
Randoon
Buyin
War Department
India
Sion
Airforce
Vie Eusten
fEsstern Air Command
16Th Air Force
14Th Air Force
Lanier
Ching
Easter Air Command
Curfew Enforcement Stays Tight Despite Rumors
City officials say curfew enforcement remains strict with no parental arrests or prosecutions recently. Police warn rumors could prompt misunderstandings and vow continued patrols in residential areas where late night disorder was alleged. Treasury report shows deficits and debt figures as of Nov 2.
Chungking News and War Front Updates
Foreign Minister P V Soong denied US pressure on China’s Communist issue and spoke of a new U S China deal. Chinese forces recaptured Chungking Salween river front bastion after a five day assault. Rome reports heavy rains slow Vietnam front with minor gains by Eighth Army. US bombers disabled a Japanese destroyer and damaged a transport near Hainan in separate strikes.
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Treen Chungking
Nav
P. V. Soong
China
United States
Soong
Wnt
Joseph W. Stilwell
Ting
Salween River
High Command
Leda
Burma
Rome
Viatian
Eighth Army
Th. S. 14Th Air Force
China Sea
Hainan
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Heaith
Archie Butts Captured in Philadelphia Amid Robberies
Arch ie Butts, sought by police for a series of robberies and automobile thefts since July, is under arrest in Philadelphia after state police pursued him from Harborcreek. Lieut. Bricker said Philadelphia police were asked to turn him over. butts remains held for investigation as authorities plan further charges and possible desertion court action. Also reported: Jesse A. Beebe, 87, of Ripley, died instantly when struck by a train at a crossing near Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Butts
R. D
Burhercrests
Tirce
Lowville
Philadelphia
Jon Bricker
State Police
Lawrence Fark
Bricker
Camp Reynolds
Pvt Butts
Samuel Faucett
Orange
Calif
Homer Orton
Wattsburg
Howard Vought
Northast
Pfo
Faucett
Inia
Ni Evie
Sie
Butts
State
Foliesaid
Ave
Army
Ripley
Ainley Crossing
Westfield
William Crandall
Jesse A. Beebe
Maple Street
Believe Race To Be Decided In Fifteen States
Newsweek and Fortune polls center on Pennsylvania to decide the winner as Roosevelt and Dewey lead in different states. The split results show Roosevelt ahead in some lists and Dewey in others, with Pennsylvania near 35 electoral votes tipped as pivotal.
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Gallup
Dewey
Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Fortune Magazine
Elmo Roper
Finde Rowevely
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Dewny
Roosevelt Ales Hi
NewsWeek Magazine
Pennsylvania
Crossley
Colorado
Minos
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
North Carolina
Rhode Tslana
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Japanese PT Boat Sunk Off Peleliu by U S Pacific Fleet
American guns sank a Japanese PT boat off Peleliu after it fired nine torpedoes in a failed attempt to sink a lighter. Admiral Nimitz said no landing attempt occurred while Japanese claims of sinking transports were reported. Some American cav alries were hit by the PT’s machine guns.
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U. S. Pacific
PLEET
Pearl Harbor
Falay Islands
Areighter
Peleliu Beach
Chester W. Nimitz
Tokyo Radio
Pelelii
Nimitz
Cory voters count shows Republicans lead Democrats
In Cory the early voter registration totals show 3,837 residents qualified for Tuesday's presidential election, with 2,018 Republicans and 1,285 Democrats. Prohibition and non partisan voters number 17 and 20 respectively, while the six election districts list varying Democratic and Republican tallies, indicating a Republican edge of roughly 780 votes overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory
Iiss
Domnprathi
Republicny Organi
Corry
Prohibition Party
Ele
Dietrtat
Dem
Two Prowlers Identified in West End Watch
A West End resident reported two men prowling the home on several recent nights. One man reportedly dropped to the ground when a flashlight shone toward them and both fled. Police were told one suspect hinted at a planned hold up to fund an out of town trip, while the other is said to be a former husband of the owner's wife. No arrests have occurred as authorities monitor the situation and the resident warned of using a shotgun on future intrusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Robert Ott Earns Commission at Fort Benning
Robert Ott son of Mr and Mrs R A Ott of East Frederick street was commissioned a second lieutenant after completing Officers Candidate class at Fort Benning Georgia. He served previously at Shelby Mississippi Cisbourne Louisiana and Camp Howze Texas and was inducted May 1 1942. He will meet his father in Cleveland today and return home tomorrow for a short leave before a new assignment.
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Robert Ott
R. A. Ott
East Frederick Street
Fort Benbing
Garry Youll
Shelby
Miss. Cislebourne
Camp Howse
Tex
Army Aas
Ott
Cleveland
Tomorow
AF Hammers Dusseldorf in 8th Air Force Record Victory
Allied air forces battered Dusseldorf in a record strike on a day of intense combat. U S Eighth Air Force shattered Luftwaffe defenses as 4000 tons of bombs hit the synthetic oil center, Merseburg, and surrounding targets while fighters battled over central Germany.
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AF Hammers Dusseldorf
Air Force Bane
Luftwaffe
Hondgn
Wiv
Tne
Lmu Yail
Howvine
Wien
Isuieh
Proucer
Germany
Essen
Ayer Analimen
Cys Bay
Hyylers Sid
Local Men Discuss AR Contract Terminations
Northwest Pennsylvania Purchasing Agents Association members held an evening session on government plans for ending and settling war contracts. Edward Meculloveh of Bradford presided after a dinner held at 6:30. Harold Sweet of Raymond Mig. Co and Cassia Sears of Aero Supply Mfg. Co spoke on termination plans and firm-specific problems. A later talk, Aftermath of War Production, outlined disposal of war surplus products and equipment and the coming adjustments.
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Northwestern
Pennnsylvania Purchasing Agents Association
Ftest
Edward Meculloveh
Bradford
Habel Corry Fallowing
Ainner
Casha Sears
Aero, Rupply Mfg. Co
Togut
Ani
Sears
Sweet
Ae Evenini Lm
Dietiire
Erie Pilot Bags Three Planes in Great Victory
Eighth Air Force pilots aided in destroying 13 German aircraft while escorting bombers to Merseburg Germany. Maj John Leber directed defense and credited with one plane in the air and others on the ground. Lt Col Robert F Montgomery Bethlehem and Major Earl L Abbott Eric credited with air and ground kills. Four pilots credited with one air victory: Lt William R Beyer Dattville. George W. Cool ey Balrehance. Lt Russell W Erb Jr Philadelphia. Capt Bari R Pryer Boyertown.
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Erie
Associated Press
London
Eric
William R. Beyer
Dattville
George W. Cool
Balrehance
Russell W Erb
Philadelphia
Bari R. Pryer
Boyertown
Seaman Shortage Acknowledged by Officials
Washington reports a looming merchant seaman shortage with threats of waves into war zones as Vice Admiral Emory E. Said and War Manpower Commission chair Paul V. McNutt advocate intensified recruitment. The warning signals intensified manpower efforts amid wartime shipping needs.
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Washington
Walling
Emory E Said
Paul Vv. McNttt
War Manpower Commission
Miki Aymol
Nye Bo
Emornel
MacArthur Sets Ormoc Death Trap
General MacArthur announced a bold plan to trap Japanese forces around Ormoc as air and sea forces closed in on Leyte. After weeks of hard fighting, American units pushed toward Carigara and Hexed towns, forcing enemy casualties and shaping the northwest Leyte campaign.
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Associated
Pees
M'Arthur
Phillugines
Douglas Macarthur
Ypar
Sem
Philippines
Mucat Unuir
Invision
Leyte
Japs Lose In Sky Battle Over Leyte
Over Leyte Ormoc Bay a long air duel pitted American fighters against a Japanese convoy protected by destroyers. Twenty seven Japanese planes were shot down. American losses were reported. A group of P 38s attacked merchant ships as the battle stretched across the morning and early afternoon.
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Sey
Ormnimege
Aes
Leyte
Philippine
Ormoc
Nelson to Organize Chinese War Aid Effort
The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt may shake up the WPB to bolster China's guard effort. Donald M Nelson plans to leave soon as Part of a government reorganization while officials discuss Stilwell and Chinese liaison. He will join Wy America in weeks and will be accompanied by selected experts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Donald M
Nelson
Genersiissiniy
Chiang Kai Shek
China
Jasine Lane
Roosevelt
Coonley
WPB
Nelzon Apil
Muntaclivers
Apany Nelsony
America
Joe Clynyn
Amogenl Seed Dal
Jahra
Dovatopine
Joseph T. Stilwell
Ip Tnelin-Burmis
Plartice B
Erie Baby Drowns In Tub Of Water
Thirteen month old Jobe Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Hireld Smith, drowns Thursday afternoon in a tub at the Bender home in Erie. Coroner Warrer! W Wood announced the boy was pronounced dead on arrival at St Vincent's Hospital after his body was found in the tub. The mother and Mrs Bender were watching the children for a few minutes while fixing firenade in the basement when the tragedy occurred. He is survived by his parents and two sets of grandparents.
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Brie
Jobe Smith
Hireld Smith
West Ridge
Fawn
Walon
Bender
Lei Street
Warrer
Wood
Sp Vincent's Hospital
Shetb
Tyre
John G. Smith
Vgeorge Wickles
Bele
Allied Push Overruns Flushing and Nears Walcheren Port
British Commandos and infantry burst into Flushing as Allies advance on Walcheren Island. Allied forces seized coastal dikes and gun positions, with Westkapelle within two miles of a junction. U.S. forces continued progress south of Aachen as operations widen along the front. Strong entities include Flushing, Walcheren Island, Westkapelle, Aachen, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and American First Army.
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London
Vlis
Singen
Flushing
Antwan
Gesimut Gupta
Walcheren
Viissingen
Annweed
Germany
Ratterdan
Lailte Mark River
Tly Mberdijk Bridge
Atiericoris
Aachen
U. S. First Army
Ie Fontyl Bruke
Ing Reist
Dwight D. Sionhuyne
Vosges
Mt Lown
Pravetis
Walebenn
Vitesinwten
Sunt Ad
Anmouiger
Smmphibions
Westkapelle
Hoind al Vilsshiger
Nervous Tokyo Warns People of Air Attacks
An Associated Press report notes Tokyo radio warning that American B-29 Superfortresses over the capital would be followed by bombing. Nipponese broadcasts claim U S air fields on Saipan and Tinian in the Marianas would be struck, with simultaneous attacks from the West and from China based aircraft.
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Tokyo Radio
Imunique
U. S
Saipan
Tinian Islands
Marianes
Federal Communications Commission
Marianas
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Treasury
Bulletins
Newsweek
Peleliu
Oolated Press
Indiantown Gappi
Georg Hartig
Indiantown Gap
Adams Apple Produts’ Corporation
vAspers
Gettysburg
Third Ward House
Mme Shroll
Barape
Cenmak
Ik Widale
Merseburg
Vbot
Old Sweet
Cassius Sears
Hotel Corry
MacArthur
Poway
Gerbainl News
Amenean Holdings
Japan
Bataan Garigara
Broderick A
Leyte Valley
Fungi
al Mpj
Vern
J. Sminigr
Carrigara
Ormce
Hse
Apieriein Pylrel
Toyto
Kai-Shek
First Army
Hurtgen Forest
Maas River
Vasges Hills
Duren
Rhine
Tokyo
U.S
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