Berlin Reports British Landing Attempt Repulsed
Berlin high command said British landing efforts on the French coast were repulsed with heavy losses. The same communiqué claimed torpedo boats hit a convoy off Britain, sinking four merchant vessels totaling about 16 500 tons, including a tanker. London denied the losses and noted minor coastal clashes in Normandy with one man wounded.
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Associated Press
Berlin
High Command
French
Bight
London
Normandy
France
Ininistry
Infneration
Annoncement
Information Ministry Statesment
Tie
Nepes
Registration Required for Time Purchases under Reg W
Merchants selling household appliances on installment plans or lenders financing such buys must register with the Federal Reserve Bank by December 31 1941. Noncompliance bars operation from January 1 1942. Warren Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Dec 5 talk by J A Schmidt of the Pittsburgh Fed to outline Regulation W and the new registration rule. Tickets at the Chamber. The rule covers appliances furniture boats and other installment items and applies to lenders and agencies dealing with installment obligations.
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Federal Reserve
Corry
Joh A. Schmidt
Federal Reserve Bank
Pittsburgh
Warrett
Warren Chamber of Commerce
St Louis Strike Delays Major Defense Plants
A general strike by 500 APL machinists in St Louis delays production at about 400 industrial plants. The walkout affects key defense facilities including Weldon Springs plant, St Louis Small Arms Ammunition plant, and Lambert St Louis plant of Curtiss Wright, risking multi million dollar war materiel output.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
Senate backs troop move to Dutch Guiana
In Washington on November 25 the Senate praised sending U S troops to Dutch Guiana to protect vital bauxite mines and deter a potential French move toward the colony. discussion linked the action to Franco American relations and fears of German expansion from Dakar and Vichy influence. Brazil signaled support by sending a military mission while warning against wider involvement.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Cuidita
Senate
Iik
Roosevelt
Germany
Dakar
France
Africa
Iten
Inter
Giana
South America
Gulu
Peanre
Brazil
Ditech
U. S
Neutil
Ameriga
Vichy
Hoosevelt
Duech Guiana
French Guiana
James Turns Down Plea For Immediate Special Session
Harrisburg November 25 Governor James rejects Democratic demand for an immediate special session to cut taxes. He says a session will be called next summer if a tax surge occurs. He counters Rep Leo Achterman’s claim of a large future surplus, saying no one can know fiscal status now.
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Noy Graeve
Harrisburg
James
Leo A. Achterman
House
Leo
Roosevelt Lets Congress Shape New Strike Curb Measure
President Roosevelt told Congress to draft its own strike curb bill as defense production concerns loom. At a White House meeting with House leaders and officials, leaders said a cooling off period and possible arbitration were among ideas, with no firm commitments and debate continuing on how strong the final measure should be.
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Associates Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Repny- Hiramg
Democrats
A Who
Avi
House
Accormack
Massachusetts
Martin
White House
Will
Biddle
Perkins
Daniel W. Tracy
Iney
McCormack
Fem
Ny Itl
Justice Moves Swiftly in Drunken Driving Case
A Corry prisoner arrested Sunday night was held for action by the petty court and sentenced Monday afternoon by Judge Miles B. Kitts. Yarateh pleaded guilty to drunken driving after a Bentley Hill Route 6 collision near Union City, receiving a fine of 100 dollars plus 87 dollars costs.
Big Game Boulevard Dedicated In Driftwood Pa
Driftwood Pa November 24 Today marks the dedication of a 45 mile highway the culmination of sixteen years work intended to speed hunters trips into northern Pennsylvania big game country. The road begun in 1995 runs from Medix Run Elk County to Driftwood Cameron County officially designated rail route 55h connecting routes 255 and 120.
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Driftwood
Pennnsylvania
Medix Run
Elk County
Cameron County
British Reinforcements in Tobruk Front Tank Battle
British forces flood into Libyan clashes near Tobruk and Rezegh as armored units clash with German and Italian troops. Reports say heavy casualties on both sides, with Axis prisoners and ongoing RAF air superiority aiding advances toward Tobruk.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Middle East Command
Rezegh
Tobruk
Tobnik
Couubunique
Germany
Muessid
Brestene
Niland
Lalcett
RAF
New
Ask Court Void Scully Election Fight in Pittsburgh
A petition filed by 30 electors including Harmar D. Denny Jr. seeks to overturn Mayor Cornelis D. Scully’s November 3 victory. The common pleas court was told there was no legal election in 21 districts and demanded 19,600 votes be thrown out.
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Pittsburgh
Cornelis D. Scully
Harmar D. Denny
Vandi
Scully
Sidk
Erie drivers lose licenses in week ending November 44
Five Erie motorists had suspended licenses during the week ending November 44. Named individuals include M. S. Cobbett of 320 Concord Street and Peters Beazelle of 10 East Main Street Corry. Rolland Chase of R. D. 1 Corry had his license restored.
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Erie Caimly
M. S. Cobbett
Concord Street
Peters
Beazelle
Main Street
Corry
Rolland Chase
R. D
City to swap radiator units with Ajax plant site move
City officials plan to exchange radiator units for the Ajax plant property at Tol Mer Maeister. the move will relocate equipment to create a parking area for Ajax plant employees. The plan awaits council approval at the next municipal meeting and involves restructuring the present Ajax Works site.
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City Cowell
Ajax Ten Worley
Rentien
Dlalar Corporation Holdings
Ty’ Penolt Mn
Ajax
Coutel
Dhe
Iesortheast
Nibceivision
Chris Chastensen
Higvage
Usphir
Sivuethe
Whesal
Betty
Han OW
Wyvquet
Mynee
Ring Bf
Six Nations Sign German Anti Communism Pact
Berlin reports a ceremony at the Reichskanzlei where six nations joined in an anti communism pact. Attendees from Bulgaria Denmark Piana Filmenia Croats Slovakia plus Japan ally Russia presented a show of continental solidarity against Moscow London and Washington.
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Berlin
Rriine
uNti-Comintern
Jinwi
Sis
Moscow
Londo
Washington
Bulgaria
Denmark
Pialana
Filmenia
Slovakia
Wes
Mhele
Reichs Chancellery
Joachim Yor
Tsufuin-Yee
Japan
Esse
Christmas Club Funds Rise in State Totals
State and local reports show Christmas club funds totaling 26,990,174 this year, up from 2,200,147 in 1940 across target counties. The increase reflects more residents saving a portion of weekly pay for holiday expenses.
Finns Block U S Supplies Amid Global Tensions
Washington reports that Finnish leaders demand to block U S aid amid disputes over lend lease material. Officials said Germany gained through delayed shipments and criticized Allied strategy while allied leaders vow to defend national interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gefuins
4Asnel & Way
The
Gurmians
Elas
Minnansk-Masia
Iver
Ald Stows
Inid Frisia
Stacompnl
Willy Thre
Miu
Geley AL James FL Burns
Fom Rirssit
Germany
Austin Bolly Stimbon
Burris
Slashing Student Aid in NYA Curtailment Sparks Debate
The NYA budget cuts hit aid to students across multiple programs affecting workers and families. Officials report job suspensions and reduced support at senior high schools and community centers as administrators seek alternate funding and policy shifts.
Crossing delays and patchwork repair plans at PRR crossings
Report recalls PRR action delaying crossing repairs while a two hour patho segment causes river and road bottlenecks. Officials express cautious optimism for early action as around the clock protection measures are implemented at key crossings, with costs and future modifications debated.
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Oral
Erie Railroad
Erie
Atzaliany
Ems Railroad
Wivliinen
Pimsenhee Stiri Tv
Williast
Wayne
Union Thanksgiving Services Wednesday
Members of the Carry Ministerial Association will take part in Thanksgiving exercises Wednesday evening. The program includes hymns, prayers, sermons, and responsive readings led by Rev L. Wagner, Rev James Gelmitry, and Rev Goro B. Abra, with music by the missionary choir.
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Carry Ministerial Association
Chiry Neiehm
Helmy
Bypttar Iwaien
Will Ale
Livey
Sersaan
Tae Gilbert le Bayi
Amun
Rev L. Wagner
Pail
Qwayer
Fey Hays United
Breilen
Jill
Limes
Goro
Milner Chatoh
Modification of Restrictions on Metal Furniture Plants Sought
Jamestown Chamber representatives visited Washington to urge easing of metal materials restrictions hampering non defense production. Local plants face curtailment while defense orders rise. officials cite broader national impact and difficulties converting facilities to defense work. Charles A Laycock notes financing and order securing challenges ahead.
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Hsemato
Wile Cae
Uneturins Corporation
Xhis City
Utter Metal Curnipure
Washington
Charles A. Laycock
Chamber of Commerce
Prisoner of War escapes near Toronto in wartime drill scene
German POW Lt von Gergenkrause fled a camp near Bowmanville Toronto during a nighttime escape. Guards fired as the double fence was disturbed, prompting a large search by camp authorities. Other items note political caucus discussions in Harrisburg and military public service plans for November 1942.
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Ont
Liemt
von Gergenkrause
Toronto
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