Germans Battle To Seal Hole In Siegfried Line
Allied report from Rome notes British invasion troops in Greece have captured the port of Rion blocking the Gulf of Corinth and forced enemy battalions to surrender at several points including Patras. Fifteen hundred prisoners taken at Patras with British seaborne supplies shifting to Katakolon. Fighting continues in Albania as German reinforcements attempt to regroup.
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Patras
Albania
Associated Press
Rome
Greece
Peloponnesus
Patrai
Rion
Gulf of Corinth
Patral
Gulf of
Coriith
Andirriow
Meur
Patros
Breene
Patra
Katakolon
Germain
Bi Sarmade
Boriu Iskind
Saramde-Delvinn Road
Allied and Axis Actions Reported Across Fronts
Bulletin summaries from Asspersten Press detail American infantry at the Siegfried Line and advances near Bologna, with Loiano junction captured. London reports Dunkirk truce timing, Allied bombardment of Berlin and Saarbrucken, and heavy air attacks on German targets as Allies press across Europe. Stockholm notes German civilian evacuations and pressure near Aachen amid ongoing Finnish-Swedish coordination. London also notes air attacks over southern England following Heinkel bombers.
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Siegfried Line
Ell Beggendorf
Eibach
Rome, del
Loiano
Bologna
Florence
Miss Mildred Young Named Acting Superintendent at Corry Hospital
The Corry Hospital Association announced that Mildred Young, BN, halts as assistant superintendent and in charge of the operating room, will serve as acting superintendent until a new head is named. Directors have several candidates under review with interviews ongoing and a committee to report by November first. Also included is a Treasury report noting October 4 receipts of 95 million and a balance around 14.29 million.
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Corry Hospital
Jourt Hones
Bombers Hit Near He Kurlle Islands In Deepest Penetration
Report from the Japarso Domel news agency says two confronting planes were shot down in a sudden incident near the He Kurlle Islands. The broadcast, recorded by the Federal Communications Commission, notes a forceful event on Thursday morning.
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Amyrletiy
Ita Taine
He Kurlle Islands
Japarso Domel
Federal Communications Commission
Final Russian Push Near Belgrade Is Underway
Moscow reports heavy Red Army shelling of Belgrade suburbs as Yugoslav Partisans bolster the offensive across the Danube to free the Yugoslav capital. Soviet forces, with Partisans, aim to exploit the Pancevo rail junction victory and push into western Belgrade’s outskirts amid German defenses near the Timusul and Danube.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Belgrade
Danube
Pancevo
Berlin
Luth- Wanita
Baltic
Saare
Petroverod
Te Tisan
Greece
Hungary
Bie Pires
Transylvania
Dead Hand Of Toyama Continues To Shape Jap Empire Turbulence
A dispatch portrays Misuru Toyama as Japan’s high priest of conquest, still exerting power after death at 88. Former president emeritus of the Black Dragon Society, he inspired secret groups that propelled the Pacific War. Known abroad as an unofficial emperor, his legend endures through rabid followers and a shadowy network of 12 000 members.
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Wy Nuspen Omaes
Associated Press
Tokyo
Misuru Toyama
Japan
Black Dragon Society
Cua
Diloru
Toyama
Robin Hood
Mude Tannese
Heutenants
Toyania
Smpke
Blake Dragon Society
Directors of Corry Red Cross Hear Reports
Corry chapter reports detail Christmas boxes being packed for overseas children under Miss Ethel McCray at Junior High. New First Aid efforts kick off for youths, plus readiness plans by Disaster Committee as Red Cross expands Blood Bank and Nurses Aides programs. Meeting also covers finances, kilo packs, and a shift to the second Thursday meetings. Two fatalities reported in Camden fire. Willkie gravely ill with a throat infection in New York.
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Sie
Red Gross Une Jder
Ethel McCray
Jhunior
Robert Brown
Red Cross
Richard Rossbacher
E. T. Cherry
Corry
Russell Sherman
W. ‘M. Houghton
GM. Stewart
Motor Corps
Helen McCray
Blood Bank
Hazel Shuss
College Club
Dallas Smiley
Home Service
j_ Phil Zaluneck
George Allan
Second heavy blow on Jap oil source disclosed
Allied headquarters New Guinea reported a second crippling strike against Japan. Seven Liberator bombers were lost after a fierce hour long battle above Horaco base. Over 40 tons of explosives targeted refineries and storage tanks, aimed at depriving Nippon of 15 percent of its gasoline and oil. Casualties were heavy on both sides with numerous enemy aircraft shot down and American losses mounting.
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Associated Pregn Allied
New Guinea
G—Gener
Douglas Macarthur
Japan
Jlg
Mor
Horaco
Japanese Advance Toward Foochow Suburbs
Partially readable AP report notes Japanese forces extending toward Foochow suburbs after occupying the port. The dispatch claims Tokyo aims to forestall American landings and sever Chinese communications with the southern region, reflecting ongoing military strategy and hostilities.
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Maritimne
Puklen
Paochuwehe
Egein
Jel
Tokyo
Chances of Nazi defeat remote by end of 1944
The Associated Press reports OWI director Elmer Davis says Allied setbacks at Arnhem render victory prospects in Europe more distant this year. An OWI summary notes anticipated wartime dislocations after VE Day and outlines rationing and labor reallocation forecasts for 1945, including fuel, food, and clothing supplies, with gradual easing anticipated over months.
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Arnhem
OWI
Europe
Associated
Washington
Art Tem
Elmer Davis
Burane
Dayis
Yifiie
Office of War Information
Germany
Tod
Jrst
Five From City Are Called For October 17th
Five Giery men are named in a list of fifteen who passed induction exams for reserve pool. The group includes Corry and Fairhaven members with several from Union City and Waterford. Ceiling price news notes new maximums on grains and preserves, with processing and delivery costs.
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Iwan
Union City
Fairhaven
Cory Post
Tive Gratill
Mmouth
Gordon Chait Smith
Snyder Cirele
Raymond Henry Querreveld
Huroll Rexford Pierce
Norman George Haner
Cherinul Steret
James Howard Walters
Siyder
Robert Eine Dowler
Efingora
Northiat
Gastel
Trial Arguments and Judge's Charge in Corry Damage Case
The McDonald family suit against the City of Corry reaches closing stages as evidence and cross examination conclude. Attorneys Sparneder and Scott present for plaintiffs and defendants respectively. Key witnesses include George MacDonald, Margaret MacDonald, Norman Fuller, and City Engineer Williams. Former officials deny prior promises of damages, and city minutes contradict claims of prior actions. Verdict anticipated today after further testimony from witnesses on land values and street resurfacing.
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Algelsvony
McDonald
Corry Dahig
Altomey
Spneder
Coudl
Bans
Howell
Walter Story
Uke Harge
Prey
Ny Hodee- Evans Telly Sng
Pd Bhp
Lave Afteenoety
Seachert
Corey
Heath
Scott
Glenn Gates
Pied
York
Henry Holts
Amy
State Highway Department
South Center Street
Any
George ‘MacDonald
Margaret MacDonald
Norman Fuller
Erie
Enginwer
Willams
George MacDonald
Stanley Nichols
Glenn Miller
Scote
Girry Clare Williams
Mrr
Wil
Will Probe Accident In Which Carry Child Was Fatally Hurt
A Titusville fatal crash on Route 89 near Church Barn Road involved an Averill family car and another vehicle driven by Roy Bangs. Richard Bryce Averill, three, died. his parents Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Averill of Corry remain at Titusville Hospital with injuries. Grace Hartman, two, a rear-seat passenger, was uninjured. The crash occurred just before midnight as two cars crawled along. authorities investigate headlight absence and speed.
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Titusville
Herjolt Averill
Tituquille’ Herald
Pyasencer
Richard Bryce Averill
Robert Harold Averill
Corry
Church Bum Road
Route 89
Roy Bangs
Buptis
Centerville
Tron Works
Grace Hartman
Seed
Sonne
Sonnes
Allied Planes Fight Through North Berlin Breach Fight
Allied air and ground forces press counterattacks to seal the Ubach breach as German reserves unleash heavy assaults along the Siegfried Line. Sherman tanks clash with German armor while Allied fighters bomb and strafe rail yards and supply routes in a widening battle across western Germany and Holland.
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London
Hevduch
Ubaeh
Beggendorf
Siegfried
Herbach
Nancy
Third Army
Holland
Neder Rhine
Arthem
Nimesei
George S. Patton
Dori
Dilant
Germany
Antwerp
Butte Snd
Baurle Nassau
Poppel
Auli
Trea
Overioan
Ouste Apporl
Hol Jung
la Ceporty
Aadlion
Pateck Pelivny
Rome
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Stockholm
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Aachen
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Miss Young
Treasury
Poston of the
U. 5
Camden
N. J
Beverly Stewart
Charles
Frank Stewart
Willkie
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Benjamin Sulzer
Wrge
Onde Bendgilarbare
Toleyy
Divison Marine
Army
BAO Meesiaw
Sulgece
Aginest Hockess
ANEVY
Pelew
Palaus
Marine Gorsaly Nehters
Babel- Livny
Koray
Foochow
Fort Driant
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