Shanghai Hear Of Large Troop Moves South
Shanghai reports indicate Tokyo preparing further actions in the Pacific with troop concentrations in South China and Thailand. U S Senate leaders weigh potential naval or economic measures as 70 plus Japanese transports are rumored to head toward Indo China.
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Connally
Senate Foreign Relations
Jagan
Thailand
FT Dupa
George ‘D-Gal
Joreign Yelavions Group
Japan
United States
Shanghai
Hainan Island
Indo-China
Yangtze River
Pacific
Hill
D-Ala
Naval Action Near Dover Reported by Allied Agencies
On the English Channel night a German convoy attack reportedly failed against British surface raiders. German patrol boats warded off the pursuing ships with no losses claimed by the allies, while some vessels were damaged.
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CUP
Hey
Boul Wily
Lip
Hat Vesa
Berlin
English Channel
High Command
Local Industry Seeks Use-Restriction Modifications
Jamestown leaders including Mayor Leon Z. Roberts urged Washington to modify restrictions on steel use in metal furniture. He warned Gerry Jamestown Mfg. Corp. and related firms face curtailment if limits persist, but voiced optimism that talks with OPM officials may yield relief and avert layoffs tied to defense programs.
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Hope
Washington
Leon Z. Robes
Jamestown
Lwre
Gerry- Jamestown Mfg. Corp
Roberts
OPM
Tam
Warn Against Burma Patrol By United States
Associated Press reports from Tokyo quote authoritative sources saying a U S patrol over the Burma Road would be regarded as an act of provocative armed aggression by Japan. The broadcast notes the United States would act only after consulting Britain China and the Netherlands, and warns it would threaten Japan politically and militarily.
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Associated Press
Washington
Orient
Pacific
Japan
Takur
Tudo
China
Thailand
Burma
New York
Daniel
Tokyo
United States
Burma Road
Los— Tievasion
Dorel Vario
ABCD
America
Britain
Far East
Klan Leader Bla For Jury Prosecution at Pittsburgh
Allegheny county grand jury indicted Imperial Wizard James A. Colescott and four other Klan leaders on charges of illegal relocation of funds and conspiracy. The group recessed until next Wednesday as District Attorney and officials discuss the case. Colescott, speaking in Atlanta, blamed the indictments on an unhappy political climate and called for a recount after a close mayoral race in Pittsburgh where Democrat Cornelius D. Scully narrowly defeated Republican Harmar O. Denny.
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Bla
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
James A. Colescott
el Klux Klan
Allegheny County Grand Jury
Ilegal Wolk
Atlanta
Colescol
Grand
Iocal Klan
Scully
Cornelius D. Scully
Harmar O. Denny
Price Control Bill Faces Senate Delay
The price control measure, approved by the House 224 to 161 after major concessions, now faces a Senate delay. President Roosevelt sought quick action to curb inflation from large wartime spending, but Senate action is unlikely this session.
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Senate
Washington
Ballarat
Iskralions
House
Roosevelt
House Banking Committee
Senate House Conference Committee
Hines Seeks Congressional Probe of Social Security Board
Harrisburg November 29 Secretary of Labor and Industry Lewis G Hines says he urged Pennsylvania Republican congressmen to back a congressional investigation into the Federal Social Security Board. He cited discussions with James Davis the state s senior seminar and noted Davis was surprised at the leadership behind the program. Hines has clashed with agency personnel issues and unemployment program funding. he plans to coordinate with other states to oppose federal control of employment and unemployment benefits. A secretary quoted hopes the inquiry could widen to cover the entire setup.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Lewis G. Hines
Labor and Industry
Congressional
Ie Federal Social Securi Board
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
James Davis
Howdi Washinis
Davis
Hines
Social Security Board
Nazi Agents Seek Jap Lino Peace Effort S Times
Nazi agents in the Far East press a campaign to negotiate peace between Japan and China linked to the Nanking puppet regime. An authorized Chinese source warned that reduced U S aid could push Chungking toward peace terms. German aims include freeing Japanese forces in China for new offensives.
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Far East
Havi
Japan
China
Nanking
United States
Chungking
Wanking
Gupl
Fri Weitemann
San Francisco
Tokyo
Heinrich Georg Stahmer
Tod Io
Hitler
Scandajp
Orient
Finish Road In Spring Rush Budget Pep Army Gains In Moscow Area
Road work on Main Street abandoned for the year as the Drains FHonsieuetion Company suspends work on Wely Milly Street improvement. Erie contractors were awarded the project. weather delays and late approvals push completion to spring. Street pavements and intersecting streets were planned with improvements along Fifth Avenue and related roads, with open dates anticipated next week.
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Moscow
Donets
Willie
Fhonsieuetion Company
Don D. Williams
Prielsts
Gulpiment
Erie
Fifv
Avery
Tyler Uve
Ind
Agra
Nazis Grab Air Bases From Vichy in North Africa
Reported by United Press London dispatches that German forces moved to seize air bases from Vichy control along the Moroccan and Tunisian coasts and in the Mediterranean region. Observers noted German units reportedly patrolling coastlines and fortifications in northwest Africa, with small groups advancing near former French lines and key air facilities.
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Anpuclatel Press
London
Adyices Tyont
Sivelgy
Hess
Bleerts
Bishwae
Jamin Sonnel
Prenekh
Morocco
Tuisia
Aljoilie
Modi
Africa
British Push Ahead in Desert Amid Moscow Counterattack
Fragmented World War II dispatch describes British forces advancing in the desert while a heavy Soviet counterattack northwest of Moscow drives Germans from areas near Valga and Rostov. Reports note Russian river crossing and renewed assaults, with casualties and shifting front lines as the war effort intensifies across multiple theaters.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Valkelven
Germany
Baylor
Rostov
Germ Tarery
Hayond
Caphutiyy
Dom
Gallway
Cauensus
Hedieim
Peri Civater
Pravin Ay
Yelokolnie
Miley Pounwest
MoxcoWethy
Ceverall
Mirabalils
Unu
Russia
Sevastopol Thesteal Ja
Sveastonol
Cadio
Holiday Trade Benefits Corby Residents and Bank Members
About eleven hundred thirty-three residents of Corby and surrounding area will share in a Christmas savings plan of SH 98840 to be mailed to all members of the Citizens National Bank during the weekend. Checks will be delivered to members Monday, with more than 12 000 savings club names listed. The Northside Institution totals about 29 000 and is expected to exceed the 1940 figure by roughly 3 000.
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Corby
Elnb
Gltizens No- Honel Bank
Cll
National Bank
Tyler
Northside
Indo China 10 Act on Vichy Orders Revealed
HANOI Indo Chinese governor general Vice Admiral Jean DeGoux said the French government in Vichy plans to determine Indo China’s wartime role. Asked if Indo China bases would be offered to Japan in a Pacific conflict he noted Indo China is part of the French empire and will follow Paris instructions.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Vichy
Jean DeGoux
Japan
Pacific
Petiers
Pyenels
State's Troops To Move Home Next Week
State’s troops to move home next week with Lyon Army Corps in the Gavating region. Soldiers prepare for relief and pay, as fatigue and celebration mix amid rapid redeployment plans.
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STATE
Two Men Injured in Philadelphia Plant Blast
Philadelphia November 24 two men were seriously injured in an explosion at the Maryland Duratener Company plant. The blast forced others to flee the building and damaged parts of the facility. Cause of the blast was not immediately determined.
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Phila
Tormodmmmeraea
Philadelphia
Madland Duratener Company
Eight Nazi Transports Sunk by the British
British submarines, according to the Admiralty, sunk eight Nazi transports and supply ships off the coast near Murmansk and the Soviet Arete port while enforcements to Murmask were aboard. The action was announced from London with details of the submarine attacks and losses.
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Associated Prens Londion
Eoast Wight
Stansborks
Murmask
Soviet
Arete
Admiralty
Weekend Meeting Looms for City Officials Amid Budget Talks
A busy weekend confronts municipal officials led by Mayor Pratika as council members review tax levy plans and proposed appropriations. Finance Director Sandbure aims to arrange a series of weekend conferences to discuss funding, with preparations continuing as residents await decisions on spending and purchases, including equipment for the fire department.
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Gily Connell
Pratika
Hejer
Pinance
Sandbure
Musici
Noxwrek
Conjell
Bortlee
Roll Call Under Quota in Red Cross Drive 1947 Efforts Lag
Red Cross canvass reports show total donations below last year’s pace with under a year’s drive to meet the goal. Residents and ward committees urged participation as funds are sought from enrolled volunteers. a fire in Sharon destroys a WPA worker’s one room home in nearby Masuri, leaving the resident alone.
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Red Cross
Dicate
Pat Uhis
Red Crow
Ine Sinal
Renrauy
Renenu
North
Stuart
Sharon
David Cal- Unis
Masuri
Deltiny
Survey Big Chambersburg Site For Army Ammunition Depot
Appraisers will finalize details next week on 19 400 acres near Chambersburg Pa for the Army ammunition depot. The land lies along the Blue Ridge north range and farms in Franklin County would be bought for camouflaged igloos and a half mile safety belt. About 200 to 900 locals could be hired as guards and maintenance workers if the site is approved within three weeks, after West Virginia residents urged reconsideration.
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Chambersburg
Jaméd
Army
Blue Ridge Mountains
Lelterkenny
St. Thomas Towmships
Franklin County
Fasco
Charlestown
W. Va
West Virginia
Completing Plans for Ice Rink at Mead Park
Plans for an ice rink at Mead Park are discussed for the Mead Park Association monthly meeting. A dam and ice shack have been prepared, with other arrangements for skaters and winter use under ongoing planning, while improvements funding is to be formalized.
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Mead Park
Weing
Walidias
Thos Planning Oo
Pssoainftom
Pizo
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U. S
Moxe
U. S.-Britain
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Asneclaed Press
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Libya
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