German Army Destroys Mammoth Dnieper Dam
Berlin admits destruction of the Dnieper dam near Zaporozhe as German forces aim to stall Russian advances toward Crimea. Melitopol isolated. Red Army presses on Gomel and Kiev flank. Treasury report notes October receipts and deficits.
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Crimea
Melitopol
Associated Press
London
Dnieper
Europe
Geran
Berlin
Zaporozhe
Zaporogche
Tts
Ukraine
Moscow
Crimean
Norritors
Red Army
Sea of Azov
Melito~pol
Taman
Grimes
Kerch
Rel Arpiy
Kiev
Gomel
White Russia
Sov
Hed
Boch River
Nagi
Hiey
Fourteen soldiers charged at court martial array
Associates Press dateline Paignton England October 15 reports fourteen American soldiers faced a court martial for alleged willing at a clash September 26 where military policemen were shot and seriously wounded. The item mixes multiple war briefings with other dated notes and uncertain phrasing.
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Associates Press
Paignton
England
Cornwall
Schweinfurt raid tallies 60 bombers shot down in major strike
Allied air forces reported a two day Schweinfurt operation in which American Flying Fortresses and escorts destroyed 91 enemy aircraft and possibly 42 more, while suffering heavy losses including 60 bombers. The raid targeted three ball bearing plants and German industrial targets, with 104 enemy planes downed by fighters. Despite fierce opposition, the Americans damaged manufacturing sites and caused fires, as crews described witnessing bombs striking the Schweinfurt area.
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Dy Associated Press
London
Schweinfurt
Ingst
Baeaten
U.S
Germany
Schweinfurt-Resenbung
Associated Press Allied
Southwest Pacific
Nippon
Ainpower
New Britain
Bougainjwile
Rabaul
Pacific
Bougain‘ile
Solomons
Bukas Passage
United States Navy
Cata Linas
New Ireland
Germany and Japan protest over bases in Azores to Portugal
London reports Germany and Japan protested to Portugal over granting bases in the Azores to Britain. Berlin calls the move a severe neutrality violation and warns of potential retaliatory action while Tokyo condemns Allied base acquisitions as breaches of international law and pressure on a weaker power.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Japan
Portugal
Berlin
Lisbon
Tokyo
Azores
Nihdagassear
Guilty plea ends slaughter prosecution in Warren county
Arthur Ransom pleaded guilty in Warren county court to killing two Hereford heifers owned by W. W. Waterhouse after the cattle strayed onto property near his farm. The judge suspended sentence, with Ransom to pay court costs and make restitution. three juveniles faced charges for gasoline theft from a storage tank on East Branch.
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Sprite Creek
Gisbline
East Branch
Warren County Court
Arthur Ransom
Piecidilhell
Wade
W. W. Waterhouse
Caae
Stile
Ransom
Calle
Ney
le Cory Mat
Warren
Lee
Walihouge
Fom Corry
Kane
Spring Janes
Cott
Howard Burleigh
Bast Branch
Burrelu
Tuon
Rommel Appointed Nazi Commander in Yugoslav Uprising
Fragmented dispatch reports Rommel heading Nazi efforts against Yugoslav insurgents as British and American forces push toward Rome. Allege German and Italian troops concentrate along the Adige and Po rivers while Allied naval bombardment and air operations press from the south and east.
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Rommel
Nerth
Veltiino
Rome
Fifth Army
Algiers
Thaly
Canman
Une
Maxis
Gornji
Pesifius Sud
Panier
Vinghiature
Radio France
Ayers
NU Te Tallah
Alani
Sou Hind
Germaines
Gan
Piyiig
Tees
Rois
Situation in coal industry grows acutely tense
Pittsburgh Oct 15 The coal industry faces renewed strain as miners and operators report worsened conditions. John L Lewis UMW president sets October 21 as the truce deadline from last July ending a multiple walkout. The industry sees firing and uncertainty as essential industries resume operations without 30 days notice. The union has taken no action to comply with the new regulation.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Jamas
Opératis
John L. Lewis
UMW
Smifl
Zonnally Antiestrike Bil
New Super Forts On Way to Combat
Washington reports the new Flying Forts and super-bomber helicopters are en route to enemy lands. Some units have reached the Army though full production and combat participation aren’t expected until next year. Officials today predicted the planes will fulfill Edward Rickenbacker’s claim that no nation could endure four feet of such plane delivered bombardment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Todey
Edtie Rickenbacker
Dramatic Job Change and Labor Rules Take Effect
National changes mark first restrictions under wartime controls. Workers face new limits on job changes, with penalties for evading rules, while the Employment Service or former employers issue statements of availability. The U.S. Employment Service must approve hiring shifts as the government enforces wartime labor provisions.
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Washington
Ont
Federgl
Ls Addijon
Soi
State police warn against Halloween vandalism
State Police warn of strict prosecutions for Halloween vandalism including damage to town property and school buildings. Corporal Vinighty said police will be active statewide with heightened efforts due to material and labor shortages, and minors involved in property damage will face case-by-case prosecution. Chief Manigan confirmed local coordination with municipal and township authorities under the county sub-station.
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Avate
Hallowe'en
Mig &Tural
Manigan
Inter
Cotry
Harborcreek Corry Game Postponed Due to Rain
The Harborcreek Corry basketball game was postponed this afternoon because of a downpour. No exact date was set yet, with the likely reschedule to Monday night after further word from Harborcreek officials.
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Harborcreek-Corry
Harborcreek
Wicely
Teachers Plan Rationing Work for War Book Issuance
The meeting of school supervisors and teachers outlined rationing of work for issuing War Book No. 4. Supervisors will hold meetings next week. The books will be issued at elementary schools on Monday October 25 from 1 AM to 4 PM and Tuesday October 26 from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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Phywerpar Arate
Sijeevishon
Aife
Uber
Haring
Macey Auderao
Mair
Mile Helin
Dolyusnn
Mre
Busey
Salty Duyier Liony
Mies
Berl F McCray
W. Ch. Poneviy Welails
Thie Epyanieu
Wei
Moneay
Howes
Oelobuy
Roosevelt condemns anti Jewish moves in Argentina press
President Roosevelt denounces Argentina for suspending Jewish newspapers and propagating anti Semitic policies. He warns against Nazi influence in the Western Hemisphere and urges action to support victims while criticizing the Argentine government. Secretary of State voices strong disapproval of the policy request and its implications for regional stability.
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Assorta
Washington
Roosevelt
Ptt
Carlisle Troops Help Hunt For Lad Missing In Woods Near Babes In Woods Site
Carlisle Barracks soldiers joined a search in Cumberland County woods for 8 year old John Coover missing since yesterday. His mother said he left to fetch firewood for the family stove near Newville. The hunt recalls the 1927 Babes in the Woods case and a nearby trio once slain near Dunsonsville, unresolved mysteries fueling the effort.
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Carlisle
Lad
Cumberland Woods
Py Macoclmen Dyess
Newville
Carlisle Barracks
John Coover
Cumberland County
Walter" Coover
Schoal
Theta Husk
Declan
Catherine
Johnny
Johmany
Johany
Vernon Hibi
South Mountains
Erie
W. Achenbach
State Police
Wenville
Santi Mountain
Tritson California
Norma
Dewitta
Jordelia Noakes
Gimo J. Noakes
Rossville
Calli
Winfred Pierc
Men Held For Stripping Cars And Other Crimes Near Spartansburg
State Police with local officers arrest three youths on a farm near Spartansburg. Investigators believe they are implicated in multiple car stripping cases and connected crimes. Officers questioned associates and pursued further leads as they hold suspects in custody for ongoing investigations.
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Spartansburg
Phnne
Aspartursbury
Sigsininig Py
Tnh
Lhe Cori
Waterhouse Cierage
West Mala Street
Jie Tharibles
Shoutey Wadeyry
House Breaks 3 Month Truce On Subsidies
House Banking Committee votes 15 to 1 to ban future use of subsidies by government agencies and corporations. Measures restrict price ceilings and subsidy programs, extending protections for the year and aiming to curb expansion of wartime supports. A plant worker, Clyde Messinger, was injured at the Gorry Jamestown plant and taken to Corry Hospital with a back-of-head injury.
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Banking Committee
Associated Press
Washington
Det
Bruuetin
Mithee
Ratton
Parliy Jnleps
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Warhood
Clyde Messinger
R. D
Gorry
Gorry- Jamestown
Corry Hospital
Judge Smith Dies Suddenly In Pittsburgh Era
Judge Smith known for Cornell and Pittsburgh Law School training died unexpectedly. He served in World War I, held roles as assistant district attorney in Allegheny County, United States Attorney campaign operations, deputy attorney general, and was a Common Pleas judge appointed by Governor Pinchot. He faced re election on the Democratic ticket amid the 1942 race.
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Assacnica Press
Pittsburgh
Aalah H. Stalin
Camman Dias
Jude H Walton Mychell
Op Ghans Court
Judes
Andrew Tyark
Commol Pinax Court
Smith Yesterdey
Nuiwlid
Jiu Park
Cornell University
Umed
Tawchootie
Allegheny-county
United States
Jospah D. Meyer
Smedhey D. Butler
Pinchot
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Corry
Volturno River
Hal’ Lowe
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