Greeks Repulse Italian Push in Greece Front
Greece reports repulsion of Italy's northwest advance as Greek forces defend the Toannina area and push back troops. In the east, heavy fighting continues with significant Allied and Axis activity across the Balkan theatre amid broader war news from Athens and Washington.
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London
Walter Raleigh
Berry VIII
al Porce
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Ales Dromes
England
Armistice Day Parade and Program Tonight
Tonight at 7 the Elmer C. Garrier Post No 965 American Legion sponsors a patriotic Armistice Day demonstration in Mead. The parade forms at the State Armory and proceeds to the Grand Theatre building for a 7 30 program of exercises. A small change in parade formation is needed because the Rogers Israel Post drum corps withdraws due to illness among ten girl members.
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American Legion
State Armory
Grand Theatre
Rogers Israel Post
Erie
Roosevelt has no hint of new plans says GOP leader
Washington Nov 8 Associated Press reports resurgent GOP strength in Tuesday's vote signals stiff battles over domestic policy ahead. Roosevelt has not outlined new major legislation for next Congress, stressing prior reforms and wartime economy. Willie Willkie plans to state his position Monday night after meeting party leaders. Final tabulations show Roosevelt carrying 38 states and 449 electoral votes to Willkie's 82 from 10 states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Wilkie
Willie
New York
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Willkie
Fire destroys Lake Cottage near Canadohta Lake
The cottage of Mrs. Harry Hoehle of Pittsburgh on the west side at Canadohta Lake was destroyed by fire at 9 o'clock last night with losses in the thousands. It was the second major lake fire that week after Lakeview Inn burned last Tuesday. Origin is undetermined and a thorough investigation is planned to check for possible incendiary causes. The cottage, unoccupied for weeks, housed valuable contents and was among the lake's most desirable. Spartansburg and Centerville fire departments aided in saving neighboring cottages.
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Harry Hoehle
Pittsburgh
Canadohta Lake
Lakeview Inn
Spartansburg
Centerville
Sand
Vandergrift
Armistice Day observed with half day in Corry
Corry marks Armistice Day with noon closing of stores and suspension of classes. Merchants vote to observe a half day. schools halt for the day. An Americanization program will be presented in junior and senior highs with pamphlets on Fifth Column Facts and Etiquette of the Flag, followed by talks by Merle S. Amy and Walter H. Scott.
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Golden Rule Club
Merle S. Amy
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Walter H. Scott
Bomb Kills Scranton Official's Children in Car
Two victims die when a bomb explodes as Scranton city official Dr B Rebhorn’s son William Reb horn and daughter Lois are in their family car in the Hill district. Investigators, including out of state detectives, seek motives and note a possible patient grievance against the physician.
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Scranton
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
William Rebhorn
University of Seranton
Lois
Redhorn
Joseph J. Rafter
Rafter
Sui
B. Rebhorn
Rebhorn
Chamberlain Gravely Ill, Wife Announces in London
Mrs Neville Chamberlain said in a London message that her husband former prime minister Neville Chamberlain, aged 71, has been weakening in strength and is gravely ill. He has been resting in the countryside since resigning as prime minister on May 10 and as lord president of the council after Germany began its drive into the lowlands and France.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Corry Schools to Observe National Education Week
Corry public schools will observe National Education Week with programs focusing on education as the main support of democracy. A joint PTA meeting is planned at the Junior High School auditorium Wednesday evening November 13 with Myron W. Webster as keynote speaker. An open house will follow in the Hatch Vocational building, with an after-hours machine shop class and later events at the Senior High School to be announced.
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Corry ‘Putle
S. Dewey
Unite For & Joint
P. T A
Myron W. Webster
Pennsylvania Staie Education Association
Eniel
Slass
Hatch Vocational
British freighter Empire Doradi in distress near Ireland
New York reports the British freighter Empire Doradi signaling that she is sinking slowly about 300 miles west of Ireland. Mackay Radio picked up the message stating no means of escape, all lifeboats smashed, two rafts afloat, and casualties aboard, with latitude 36.7 north and 18.50 west.
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Associated Press
New York
Empire Doradi
Ireland
Mackay
Heavy Tolls on Super-Highway Top Original Estimates
Harrisburg November 8. Tolls paid by 197163 motorists on the Harrisburg to Pittsburgh turnpike during the first three weeks totaled 168007, topping traffic engineers' estimates by about 12000. The commission reports an average of 9300 vehicles daily since opening October 1.
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Commission
Final Wire Bulletins From World War II Update
Berlin accuses the United States of sharing blame for failure to guarantee safe conduct of a US vessel during wartime. Tokyo says Japan and the Netherlands East Indies will cooperate, as Dutch authorities realize island rule requires cooperation. Rome reports British air raids damage railroad tracks water pipes and a freight car at Brindisi.
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Roosevelt says Britain to receive half of U S war products
President Roosevelt announced a rule of thumb delivering 50 percent of American defense items to Britain and Canada, including large bombers. He discussed Latin American defense talks with officers, planned a Congress briefing, and noted no cabinet changes. He plans a Potomac yacht trip after the campaign and reaffirmed his electoral victory forecast.
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Narrows Bridge Collapse Shocks Puget Sound Region
A massive failure of the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma Wash after construction left the structure crumbled into Puget Sound. Engineers and workers struggled to assess damage as witnesses recalled the sudden catastrophe and the perilous moment when cars plummeted toward the water.
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Leonard Coatsworth
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GoalsWorth
Man Struck by Auto In Fair Condition
A man struck by a car at the intersection of Pirot Avenue and West Pleusapsteret Wednesday evening remained in fair condition at Corry Hospital. Knight sustained a broken left wrist, scalp laceration, and concussion. Police continued their investigation with the inquiry to date possibly exonerating Norman Maynard, driver of the car from Auto City R.
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Wey
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Ville
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M. Knight
Early action expected to fill vacancy in city office
The city council anticipates filling a vacancy for a new engineer to succeed the late Nevin R Dickson, with several applicants already received including Clair Jones who has led the office during Dickson’s illness. The upcoming meeting will discuss the parking meter issue and other routine business as the council plans to confirm a replacement within days of the December meeting.
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City Covell
Clair Jones
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Aine
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Meee
MiTlal Antiel
Ac Houked
Celuial
Pritk E Hepler
Theron Roper
Justine Wyner
Billie Sant Wyaire
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Townes
Meliodisia
Tunleht
Republicans Carry Michigan Election Results Amid Turbulence
Detroit reports show Republicans carrying Michigan while Democrats show mixed gains across statewide offices. Roosevelt leads nationwide with 1.082 million votes to Willkie’s 1.045 million in Michigan's 19 electoral votes, amid earlier count errors and party crosscurrents affecting outcomes.
Electors Gather to Formalize Pennsylvania Votes
A group of 36 Democrats will meet in the Senate chamber on December 18 to formally cast Pennsylvania’s 36 electoral votes for President Roosevelt and Vice President Wallace. The ceremony, dating to 1832, honors the legacy of choosing leaders, with electors meeting at noon after the certifying returns. Electors’ pay is four dollars for the day plus three cents a mile.
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Senate Chamber
Pennsylvania
Rockevelt
Henry A. Wallice
Pipaidestelner
Vollowlighe
Hicailon
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