Berlin Reports Huge New Red Offensive Near East Prussia
Berlin reports a major Russian offensive opening on both sides of Vilkaviskis near East Prussia and Memel, with 1000 Russian tanks claimed and fear of a Warsaw assault. Allied forces push toward Skoplje as Yugoslavia and Greece theater widen while Belgrade’s capture tightens German lines.
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U. S
Associated Press
London
East Prussia
Vilkaviskis
Hvakitens
Russia
Memel
Tilsil
Niven
Ruwstin
Belgic
Yugoslavia
Nis
Drans-Balkary
Warsaw
Praga
Prussia
Lithuania
Riteleh
Guimbinnen
Vilka Yisekis
Skoplje
Varday Valley
Breede
Greece
Beri
Moscow
Belgrade
Hunger strike enters second day at Lewisburg pen
Five conscientious objectors at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary begin a second day of hunger strike to protest work credits tied to good behavior. Warden William J. Blatt reports the protest followed a prior hunger strike where five inmates ended their fast and ate, with details about identities withheld.
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Lewisburg
Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary
Fiis
William J. Blatt
Privon
Wininger
Over 3600 Christmas Parcels Sent to Corry Servicemen Overseas
Corry Post Office reported more than 3600 Christmas parcels mailed to armed forces overseas. 780 parcels were received and dispatched yesterday, with heavy mail volumes Friday and Saturday. Beginning December 10 only parcels to service members overseas with proper notice and an APO number will be accepted.
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Corry
Marie
Rexall
Dewey Attacks New Deal in Radio Speech
Gov Thomas B Dewey headed toward Albany to discuss foreign policy after a St Louis rally where he blasted the New Deal as chaotic and incompetent. He outlined an 11 point program with Bricker for an administration devoted to public service, harmony with Congress, and trimming waste while preserving constitutional rights.
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Wresn
Albany
Dewey
Thomas
B. Dewey
St. Louis
New York
Roosevalt
Kiel Auditorium
Comintee
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Congress
America
Com
Big City
Jap Cruiser Sunk in China Sea by 14th Air Force
ChangGing Oct 17 Gen Stilwell announces 14th Air Force operations with Admiral Nimitz force destroyed a Japanese cruiser and probably sank a destroyer in the South China Sea. American bombers struck and may have sunk about 48 000 tons of enemy shipping sheltering near Hong Kong under threat from the task force.
Roosevelt to Speak in Philadelphia on October 27
President Roosevelt will deliver a major campaign speech from Shibe Park in Philadelphia the night of October 27. The Philadelphia address will be broadcast nationwide via two radio networks, funded by Businessmen For Roosevelt and the Philadelphia City Democratic Committee, aimed mainly at business audiences.
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FD. R
Phila
Associated Press
Washington
Pressant
Roosevelt
Shibe Park
Philaelphia
Philadelphia
Jott
Roosevell, Thu
Philadelphia City Democratic Committee
Businessmen's Association
Pace Slacken in New A Gas Applications
The district A gas station offices show a slowing pace in new ration book applications. Only 153 received Monday though the Carry Ration Board planned for double. Corry office processes within 48 hours, urged to speed up. About 4,000 still to issue. delays due to incomplete speedometer readings and unsigned forms. Ten applications returned yesterday for defects.
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Carry Ration Board
Miss
Feldhust
Corry
Lis
Corry Republicans Open Headquarters
Corry Republicans inaugurate campaign HQs on North Center Street with two large portraits in the display window. Volunteers will distribute campaign literature and hold small meetings as the campaign continues. City officials and Republican workers assist in setup and distribution.
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Ajax
North Center Street
Boeing
Waterhouse
City council orders Erie railroad crossings fixed in 30 days
Acting on Safety Director Kinley’s request, the council instructs solicitor Scott to warn the Erie railroad to repair all grade crossings and improve a safe sidewalk at West Wayne street within thirty days. The crossings at Kurts plant and others including Maple avenue and Center street have not been repaired despite promises. Water problems near the station walks to be addressed. Kinley reports on streetlight improvements with Pennsys and authorizes seven additional weights totaling about 1500 candela. Pennsylvania Electric plans further improvements and some light relocations. A survey notes 65 lights with bright bulbs and tree trimming aid service. The electric utility is starting a replacement program. The council also set November 8 for the annual tax board revision and appeal.
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J. Fred Kinley
City Councll
Walter H. Scott
The
Erie Reilroad
Avo Eonuel
Erie
West Wayne Street
Mide
Kurts
Pennsylvania Avenue
Maple Avenue
First Wye
Center Street
Eile
Kinley
Womnen
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Council Jash
Fox trapping expert to visit city Thursday
George H. Burdick and Dovr Clark arranged a Thursday visit by Arthur G. Logue, trapping expert, to demonstrate fox trapping at 11:15 a.m. for Senior High students and at 5 p.m. for the public. If weather permits the Mead Bank venue will host the practical demonstration. otherwise Yor Rod and Gun Club on Wat Washington Street. Logue will answer questions and offer advice on trapping methods.
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George H. Burdick
Dovr Clark
Corry Rad and
Arthur G. Logue
Seta St Mead Bank
Bulletin War News From Several Fronts
Assorted press dispatches report heavy German bombing against southern England and London defenses during a sixth straight night of bombardment. Finnish troops cross the Arctic Circle in Lapland as they press to push Germans from the region. Japanese reinforcements strike in two columns near Chinapow and Luichow air base area. Norwegian resistance conditions worsen as German authorities seize over 1,000 hostages amid intensified terror campaigns.
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London
Tomay
Ngsland
Fifteen From District Left For Induction
Fifteen district men were ordered to report for induction by the Gerryani Union City draft board. Five hail from Corry and are named Gordon Clair Smith Raymond Heal G Querreveld Harold Rexton Pierce Norman George Hiner James Howard Walters. Those eligible remain on reserve until December and January calls, with the November 9 exam group already slated for earlier reporting.
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Gerryani
D&tviet
Tvion
Pelock
eWner
Army
Navy
Corry
Henge Gordon Clair Smilth
Snyder Cirle
Raymond Heal
Querreveld
R. D
Harold Rextond Piarce
Norman George Hiner
Thestnut Street
James Howard Walters
Snyder Circle
Drat Board
British Patrol Athens Streets After Clashes
British troops landed from more than 10 warships and patrolled central Athens after Greek faction clashes. Royal Navy units joined South African, Greek, French and Polish ships in enforcing order as crowds waved and tensions eased.
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Rome
Athens
Luciferis
Royal Navy
Ana Filan
Plracis
Greece
British slug way into Venray signals push on German front
Allied forces widened the drive from Aachen toward Venray as British and American troops press a broad front. In the north, Canadian troops linked bridgeheads near Antwerp after heavy street fighting around Geilenkirchen. A new polio case in Pittsburgh brings local totals to mid October.
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Normandy
Aachen
London
MaRray
Alte Tuelien
Cermin Bnortoe
Yarris
Venray
Eich
le Pincers
Wurst Jen
Ya Aniles
Bal Ayatt
Austen Autiiery
Insite
Axchon
Gelluutirchen
Leopold Canal
Watervliet
Sehelde
Antwerp
Woensdrecht
Malitisnd
Zules Beveland
Watcheren
Hungarian Army Chief Joins Reds Amid Chaos in Hungary
London dispatch reports the Hungarian army chief reportedly aligned with Soviet forces as chaos spread in Hungary. Russian troops approach Budapest within 50 miles while German and Allied moves prompt a reshaped government and shifting loyalties.
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Reds
Coroner to Probe Lovell's Station Wreck
Deputy Coroner Charles Keating says an inquiry into the Lovell's Station wreck will proceed with Erie officials. The derailment killed a fireman and raised questions about switch signals and train duties, with the coroner's office to decide if an inquest will be held.
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Charles Keating
Lovells
Wester
Erie
Keating
Woods
Rory
Weiave
Iquiry
Tokyo reports heavy fleet damage and carrier losses
Japanese claims heavy damage to its fleet contradicting enemy statements of 52 ships sunk. Carrier pilots destroyed 164 enemy planes while asserting no significant damage to Japanese forces. The dispute centers on carriers and battleships.
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Tokyo
Arthur reports record plane bag in Borneo attacks
U S Pacific Fleet headquarters reports Japanese fleet actions near Formosa as Halsey Third Fleet strikes. Admiral Nimitz says 10 percent of enemy aircraft were destroyed and no American ships were damaged by Chinese torpedoes. Tokyo claims survivable losses as battleships and carriers withdraw. Continued on page two.
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Associated Press
U.S. Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Formosa
Halsey Third Fleet
Malone
Chester
Torsely
Trongihy
Vetton
Feve
Jawarel
Tokyo
Tokyi
Slyre
Ryley
Lagonism
Philippines
Nintz
Conway Pigies
Nimit4
P R R Schedules Upset By Eastbound Ore Train Derailment
Morning Pennsylvania Railroad schedules disrupted when an eastbound ore train derailed near Royston east of Warren. One car derailed but blocked the line, delaying the Philadelphia to Corry passenger train by about four hours and twenty minutes. Local travelers faced transfer detours while rail service aimed to reroute via Warren and alternate paths.
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Corry
Eis
Warren
Bald Yi
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