Fragmented OCR mystery creates tense domestic scene
A garbled newspaper fragment depicts a tense exchange among residents, mentioning Schippi, Eddie, Burton, and Joe at a place called Mes with references to a cable cut. The scene hints at conflict over a wrong action, possible threats, and a search for relief or resolution amid unclear events.
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Anu
Seople
Han
Schippi
Burton
Schipp
Ark
Joe's
Eddie
Rong
Fiddie's
Sting
Schippith
Local Briar City to Install Parking M meters for Six Months
Local Briar City Council votes six months installation of parking meters and plans a modernization drive including a new traction building lease, sewer petition, and street improvements. Also notes community events, radio schedules, and a death in Saeger town.
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Briar
Zatiropuilos Aros
Traction Buiding
Council votes installation on Center Street plan meeting Friday
City council unanimously approves a six month trial of parking meters on Center Street. A Friday meeting will decide meter numbers and necessary parking law changes for nearby streets. The plan, supported by municipal executives, aims to cover Center Street and adjacent areas with meters and revised parking rules.
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Gouneil
Center Street
Municipa
Golden Rule Club
Weel Age
Eboys
Ligeen
Mont Say
Pleasant Street
Heath Mill
Public Library
Foe
Washington Street
Mottland Maple Avenue
Main Street
Spring Sweet
First
Maple
Blaine Kincaid
ABC's On Japan And the Axis Feature on Page Four
AP profile notes the rapidly shifting Pacific situation and its potential global impact. It highlights postwar tensions in the Far East and the urgent risk of a powder keg development across the Pacific as events unfold.
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ABC
Japan
Berlin admits Nazi troops in Romania
Authorized sources say German troops are to depart for Romania to provide a living example to the Hungarian army and reassure Romanians for reconstruction, but exact numbers are not disclosed. Contradictory statements noted that no German soldiers are yet in Romanian oil fields while negotiations began after the Vienna conference on September 20.
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Berlin
Rumania
Associated Press
Vienna
Hungary
Murphy Company Head Leav es Fortune
The will of John G. Mack of Moieswort, founder of the Murphy Company, probated yesterday, leaves $250,000 to widow Mrs. Margaret B Mack, plus the family home at McKeesport. The $2,000,000 estate is to be shared by the widow two sons and grandchildren from various trusts and incomes.
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Mittsburgh
John G. Mack
Moieswort
G. C. Murphy Company
Margaret B. Mack
McKeesport
RAF Raids Target Berlin and Luftwaffe Weakens London
British air forces report heavy raids on Berlin power stations and airdrome facilities as well as naval docks at Wilhelmshaven and airfields across Germany. The London bombardment coincides with Luftwaffe daylight attacks on the city. Also mentions Burma Road reopening and diplomatic exchanges with Japan amid global war tensions.
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Burma Road
Berlin
Associated Press
London
Royal Air Force
Tempelhof
Fokker
Amsterdam
Air Ministry
Wilhelmhaven
Germany
Gap Gris Nez
France
England
Boulogne
Great Britain
Japan
Burma
China
Orient
United States
Prpbe
Manchour Ua
Ching
Moenel tmgo-Chisa
Hongkong
State Department
Amer
Enix Doede
Hove
Shanituay Jinwde
Surinr
Mie
Drifistenivy
Washington
Gadenetretayy
Gumie
Russie
Constantine
Outasisky
Worhrptoi
Moscow
Hie
Pir Bagh
Navy Pratik Rayon
Aca Iry Murex
C. Richacdson
Inevhief
United Staves
Ye West
Rickaidson
Harry
Vane
cohiManiler
Lek Russie
Stafford Cripps
Uniform deferment rules for WW II draft to be nationwide
Plan issued by selective service officials would standardize deferment criteria for essential occupations. Local boards will be instructed to be liberal with those having dependents or in critical health and safety roles. Married registrants near registration date face no penalties. dependents’ status weighs heavily. A relief worker with real dependents should not be drafted. Employers or unions may argue for deferment. registrants may appear before boards. Also, a truck from Prange Furniture Store was damaged after a car skid on an overhead bridge. no injuries reported.
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Rilles
Prange Furniture
First Avenue
Youthmsville
Connecticut
South Dakota
Slammes
Mead
Senate to quit work amid House recess dispute
Senate Majority Leader Barkley said the Senate would quit work around Wednesday if the House deadlocks on a long recess. He proposed three day recesses with no business until after the November 18 election, unless leaders agree. The two chambers remain at loggerheads over recess length and consent.
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Associated Press Washington
Oc. B
Senate
Barkley
House
Public owes nearly 9 billion in loans and sales finance
A U S census bureau official in Boston reports the consuming public owes about 9,000,000,000 in personal cash loans and in sales finance papers held by finance companies. The figures come from a nationwide survey of the lending field by the Federal Reserve and banks.
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Boston
United States
J Census Bureau
Vergil D. Reed
Bureau
Flames Fatal to Nine Tots in Kentucky Dormitory Blaze
In Breathitt County Kentucky a fire swept a frame dormitory housing mission orphans killing nine young girls and injuring one rescuer. Twelve others including children and teachers escaped from the building's upper floor. Miss Dessin Scott MM of Washington Pa helped in the rescue and was badly burned. Dr. Frank Sewell Breathitt County health officer said she was not expected to live.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Fee Mote
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Dessin Scolt MM
Washington, Pa
Frank Sewell
Breathitt
County Health
Oftter
Two Pittsburgh men missing after Lake Erie's surfboat incident
Hope faded for James M. Graham 45, attorney, and Thomas J. Darcey 25, missing since Sunday when their surfboat disappeared off Lake Erie. U S and Canadian coast guards, with fishing tugs, searched 10 miles offshore after a report of an overturned craft, but no trace was found.
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Associated Ress
Dunkirk
Ni Y
Pittsburgh
Lake Erie
Crat
U. S
Canadian Coast Guard
Oaly
James M. Graham
Attorney
Thomas J. Darcey
W. 5 Queen
Safety Experts Urge Speed Limit Boost
National Safety Council research committee told a national safety congress that higher speed limits should be adopted for motorists. The proposal aims to reduce risk by aligning limits with practical driving conditions, though critics warn of potential safety tradeoffs on city streets.
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Ghicago
Chine Minh
National Safety Congress
National Safety Council
Zafiropulos to lease North Center block restaurant site
Harry Swenson announces the North Center street block lease to the Zafiropulos brothers, operators of the Arcade and other Covey ventures. The new venture, to replace the former Rent’s Pintina location, plans a modern expansion with a large lounge, private parties, and upscale grill, aiming to rival nearby establishments. The project includes extensive renovations and an investment of many thousands of dollars, bringing a contemporary restaurant to Chinod City with anticipated high capacity and local employment.
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Corry
Zucyipiihas
Beagpty
Kwirey A
le Rule
Chinod City
Reteh
Noble Center
Gireot
Hopuhin
Leslie
Center Street
Harry Swenson
Erle Realtor
Swenson
Stovioom
Veatton Firtier
Wererantty
Sinveroom
WT. Grant Company
Navan Rete
Inftropolies Brothers
Anc
Ife
Zafiropulos
Boett i Bistrica
Union
Willkie Club Headquarters Opens Campaign Drive
The Willkie Club announces its headquarters will open Wednesday in a former Quality Cash Store building on Newbury Street. Members and independents, plus Republicans, are invited to visit for literature and materials. Membership drive started last Thursday and can be joined at the club rooms or via representatives.
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Total
Quality Cash
Ju Tynction Publding
Newey
Tew
Gerry and Vieility
Atlonligits
Peter Russell
Aero. Supply
Frank Grice
Corry
James Blown Wanand Boyd
Raymonds
John Dahlstrand
W & A. Fi. Howard Company
Activi
Une Club
Ralph Garrell
Thi RM Sherman
Jaresident
Alton Dahlstrand
Prapkiin T. Babbitt
Trens
Fire damage in Ath ward. rubbish pile and rear wall
A small fire started by a rubbish pile near the home of George Shallop on Third Avenue. Firefighters from the boiler shop quickly extinguished the blaze after Bricker reportedly started the fire at the rear wall. Children nearby were playing with attached items and were not harmed.
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Ath Ward
Dawkee
George Shallop
Third Avenue Sud
Farier Bricker
Kinley resigns clerk post and joins Aero Supply
Frederik Kinley, long time clerk in Miss Irene Mullen’s city treasury office, resigns to assume duties at Aero Supply Manufacturing Company. Mullen undecided on successor. Kinley’s delinquent tax collection role to be reassigned as he moves to new duties.
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Fred Kinley
Frederik Kinley
Ben
Irene Mullen
Mr. Kinley
Aero Supply Manufacturing Company
Ttc
Fis
Mullen
Kinley
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