Labor Pressure Rises Over Wage Ceilings Across Unions
Labor leaders widen attacks on wage ceilings as a presidential committee studies cost of living and wage limits. CIO and railroad unions push for higher wages, signaling possible rail strikes. government officials expect restraint though no clear peace formula. 1,100,000 railroad and train crew workers seek 8 cent an hour raises, with 340,000 more aid staff affected.
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CIO
Axsociited
Washington
Labou
AFL
Raiload
Congress
Philip Murray
United Steelworkers of America
Ani
AFD
Triman
D-Malsion
Trisrea
Board to elect two year director at next meeting
The Board of Education will elect a director for a two year term at its next meeting. Clarence Shoop, who resigned from the Pennsylvania Railroad and now works in traffic for Douglas Aircraft in Beverly Hills, plans to move to California. The board weighed whether to elect now or hold the vote until the new members join next month. Secretary duties were temporarily filled, with G H Geiger serving as acting secretary until a formal designation. Directors Austin Johnson and Cleve Morton face term expirations at the close of this session.
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Board of Education
Clarence Shoop
Boeing
Lewis
Shoop
Pennsylvania Railroad
California
Beverly Hills
Calif
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Seilcoad
Norman Edinger
Wallace
Meg
G. H. Geiger
Austinn Johnson
Cleve Morton
Russians Drive Deep Into Crimea and Ukraine Fronts
Soviet forces launched a major assault from the north into Crimea and advanced toward Poland, Rulymina, and Latvia. German divisions retreated westward as Red Army penetrated Kiev region, with heavy losses and widespread German evacuations.
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Crimea
Paris
Poland
Rulimala
Latvia
Pda
Red Army
Eystern
Benlisula
Kerel
Shockholm
Jy Een
Danube River
Fiev
Pravely
Munions
Zhitomir
Timen
Estonia
Leningrad
Kiev
Gornastipol
Deadline Set For Land Drive If Planes Fail
The United States and Britain set an invasion deadline if air power fails to subdue Germany. General Hap Arnold and Air Marshal Harris indicated air strikes will intensify with up to 1,000 planes in a single day. If 40 percent of German capacity is knocked out, invasion plans will proceed with U.S. troops bearing the main burden and high casualties expected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Western
Europe
Hh.arnold
U.S
Britain
Sir Arthur
Harris
Sunender
Tra C. Eaker
U.S. Army Air Force
United States
Corry War Fund Campaign Lags Behind Schedule
Campaign reports show cash totals far short of the $12,000 minimum for Corry relief drives including USO. Leaders, confident of success, aim to complete complete reports from several plants and departments and plan a meeting tonight to finalize totals with about $13,000 still counted on.
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Corry War Fund
0Ville
USO
Corry
Corry-damestown Mfg. Corp
J. W. and
A. P. Howard Co
Golden Rule Club
T He Erty
Raymond Plant
Aero
Ajax Tro Works
Series of blasts at Raritan arsenal cause major damage
November 8 reports from Nisf say explosions at the Army Raritan arsenal destroyed two magazines and damaged one, with no deaths. French ammunition stored at the plant detonated, officials estimating damage at about 850,000. One man slighted injured, repairs extend over miles, and production is not expected to be affected. No outside aid requested.
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Associated Press Metuchen
Nisf
Rarbarsenal
Second Service Command
Rariten
Army
Perth
Ambing
Allies Destroy 63 Jap Planes In Rabaul Attack
Allied air power continues tight pressure on Rabaul with Liberators and Lightnings totaling 63 Japanese planes destroyed in the past 48 hours. Ground losses include nine bombers and three fighters in the dispersal bays, plus ten Zeros shot down by Lightning aircraft. New wrecks and craters update the fortress status as Allied Marines push inland on Bougainville amid heavy rain and continued aerial contest.
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Associated Press
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul
Fiat Key
Rapope
Add
Three Cars Suffer In Center St Crash
A Ford coach owned by Dale E Dunkle of Franklin R I crashed into two parked cars on Center Street around 9 43 last night. Helen Larson Dunkle was driving and the impact pushed one car along the street. Minor injuries suspected but no one hospitalized. reckless driving charges expected.
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Ford
Worth Center Street
Dale E. Dunkle
Pranklin
R. di
Helen Larson Dunkle
Walter Krupa
Wicker Nigh
Glenn Middleton
North Center
Middleton
Dunkle
Dumke
German Planes Hit London in Seventh Straight Night Raid
London reports three German planes destroyed last night during a seventh consecutive air raid. Rescue teams continue digging for victims of Sunday’s dance hall bombing in which many were killed. A serious fire broke out in a suburb building with several injured.
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London
Associated Press
Hye
Corry Teachers Petition To Restore Christmas Break
Corry teachers petition the school board to move Christmas vacation from December 17-27 to December 20 through January 1, proposing a full two week break. Directors Wood and Johnson spar over the request as Mrs Barnes moves to refer it to a president-named committee. debate centers on proper channel for petitions. Continued on Page Four.
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Corry
Omeisl
Ffty
Johnson
S1&l
Wood
Joh Son
Barnes
Dewey
Churchill Warns Allied Losses In 44 Will Be Costly
London dispatch quotes Prime Minister Churchill predicting the 1944 campaign in Europe will be the most severe and costly for the Allies, warning of heavy losses and urging perseverance. He reiterates resolve to sustain allied efforts and goodwill across the Atlantic as the war continues.
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Churchill
Associated Press
London
Europe
ATW
Reich
Hiller
Provisional French Government Faces Key Assembly Session
Bulletins report the National Liberation Committee’s consultative assembly in Algiers preparing to resume its first session after a recess, with augmented French embers from last week. In London, Western front invasion expectations rise as Stalin-era plans appear to accelerate. In Washington, Republican filibusters seek to stall the administration’s legislative program amid stalled “May-in” and “May-oul” topics.
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Tress
Algiers
National Liberation Committee
Consultative Assembly
France
Washington
Mey
British Eighth Seizes Heights in Nazi Lines
Allied headquarters report British Eighth Army pushed through enemy positions along the Sarno river and seized heights beyond as German forces attempt a winter defense. A strong German counterattack near Mig nano and Galluccio was repelled by Allied artillery and mortar fire, with prisoners saying the Nogi command plans winter dig in along the Garigliano and Aurun mountains and near Mignano.
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Italy
Garigliane River
Associated Press
Alwlers
Saiaro
Cassino
Rome
Stea
Mignano
Gallucio
Nogi
Longa
Gariglisna
Aurunet
Sarigrai
School Tax Payments Swell District Treasury
The Board of Education as report by Treasurer Lin shows an unusually easy fiscal situation for October. Delinquent taxes and high expenditures nearly met budget, with $26,000 in write offs and $14,500 paid into the Dunor High and Hately building fund. Directors debated methods of hardline finances and discussed changes at the previous session. Continued on Page Two.
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Aduwalion
GM Govier
Svemps
Afl
Famiks Anse Jaddagn
Talylt Aweile Board
Bret Review
Abe
Siinop
Hine
Wood
Johnson
United Nations Pact Signed Amid Roosevelt Statement
President Roosevelt announced the signing of a United Nations relief agreement as part of a broader framework with the Moscow documents. He asserted strong political and humanitarian resolve, noting the pact offers speedy rehabilitation for freed lands. Treasury report shows November receipts about 161 million with total debt rising.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United Nations
Moscow
Mr. Roosevelt
Treasury
U.S. Treasury
Defense units and bands join WWII era Corny defense parade
In a wartime civic event, defense units two bands and multiple teams unite for a Armistice Day ceremony. Volunteers from the Corry Civilian Defense, Agro Supply Band, and local high school bands will march, with veterans groups and marshals contributing to the program. The parade plan includes performances by Warren and Corry high schools, a marching lineup through Loveland Street, and a community tribute led by local officials. An official program details timing around 7:90 and a ceremonial assembly at the city.
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Thielvilan
Cory-Warren
Chutmin Walker
Bear
Corry Civilan Defense Organization
Agro
Improm
Nanye- Flan
General Assembly
Warren and
Corry Hiziy
Loveland
Ehudrman Seoll
Five Die in Two Blair County Auto Accidents
Five residents of Blair County died in two automobile crashes near Martinsburg and Curryville. Ruth Donnelley 20 died. her father Harry Donnelley 54 and Jane Freduyik 19 were injured. Frederick died in hospital. Two Martinsburg Blast Band youths, Richard Hensinger 18 and Mabel Hess 17, died when a beer truck collided with another vehicle near Martinsburg. The other occupants escaped. In Washington, Nov 9, George M Hotrow urged a nationwide rail strike if wage demands aren’t met, as Congress considers the issue.
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Blair’ County
Ascorraten
Martinsburg
Blair County
Ruth Donnelley
Harry E. Donnelley
Myn
Tinsburg
Jane Freduyiyk
Curryville
U.S. Ross
Hancock
Frederick
Roaring Spring
Mabel Hess
Price Stricken in Iran and Vivid War Service
A Teleg ram received by Mra Clare Price at 712 Wel Pleasant Street reports Sgt Claude Price stricken in Iran. He had served in the Middle East with a special transport service hauling equipment through mountains and deserts. The telegram said his condition was critical and another message would follow. Price previously ran an electric wheelchair business in the city before volunteering for service.
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Mra
Clare Pricey
Wel Pleaantit Street
Dev Wusbanth
Tech
Clude
Prity
sVallable
Price
Middle East
Sheen
Thie City
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Kane
U. S
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Reds
Polotsk
Pripfet Marsh
Russia
Raritan
New Britain
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Shbeesef
Mtv
Churehalh
Iver
Lankion
Tieshdrive
Church
Atlantic
Joseph Stalin
Dist. Treasury
Enliven
Leveland Field
George M. Hotrow
Brotherhood of Ryllysy Clerics
Senate
Claude Price
Iran
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