Tragic Log Skidding Death Near East Randolph
Roy Stillson a timber worker for Bissell Lumber died in a tractor accident on a steep hill at the Porter farm near East Randolph. Found crushed beneath a Caterpillar tractor after it overturned while skidding logs. Funeral plans pending as relatives mourn. also reports Washington, Pa. losing moderator Dr Henry Willon Temple of Washington and Jefferson College for the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Presbyterian Church.
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Porter Farm
Tng Creek
Roy Stillson
Randolph
Stillson
Jissell
Wired Kurdeen
West Washington
Bissell
Belger
Aaror Brown
West Columbus Avenue
Stiison
John Murray
Bern
Slilson
Martar
Hurse
Stillsoi
Kurdeen
Brown
Brackens& Keating Company
Denny Goroner
William Lotz
Warren
Cme
Bracken and Keating
Charles Stillson
East Randolph
Presbyterian
Washington, Pa
Henry Willon
Temple
Washington and Jefferson College
Pittsburgh
United Presbyterian Church
BR. EK. McGlure
Blairsville
Gleri
J. B. Jamison
Lorie
British Bombers Hit Bremen Wilhelmshaven and Emden
London reports a significant Royal Air Force raid on Bremen Wilhelmshaven and Emden as part of a broader assault on northwest Germany. Nine British bombers participated, targeting shipyards and a seaplane base while other raids damaged planes and warehouses. a few casualties were reported.
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London
Bremen
Einden
Royal Air
Lele
Germany
Alwais
Uie
Air Ministry Sd
Cor
Coastal Command
Voting Place Shifts In Ist Ward Erie
The Ist Ward changes voting locations with voters at the Central age on Fast South street shifted to the Zorry Auto Supply Store at 24 Bus Mah street. Second precinct moves from Bell residence on East South street to Nichols residence at 318 William Street. Erie, two other Erie changes announced by county commissioners.
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Hell Agilors
New Yoline
Chabaes
Yeon
Ee Fist
Fast South Street
Zorry
Bell
East South Street
Wichols
William Street
Erie
Fourth Ward gains in 1941 assessment jump noted
City Council in session as tax revision court accepted the 1941 assessed valuations across wards. Fourth Ward valuation rose sharply due to Aero Supply Manufacturing expansion, with total parish figures and comparisons to 1940 listed. The assessment will fund the 1942 tax levy and budget, with minor charges in 1932 and few complaints. In Coatesville Pa a plane crash killed instructor Joseph L. Rice and seriously injured student John Hollenback, with engine failure cited as cause.
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Board of Tax Revision
Aero Supply Manufacturing Company
Coatesville
Firorover
Joseph L. Rice
Deer Lake
Schuylkill County
John Hollenback
Mote
Wan
Nomination of Olmstead Held Up in Senate
News from Washington reports the Senate delayed action on Brig. Gen. Dalvson Olmstead for chief signal officer of the U S Army. President Roosevelt sent the nomination, with Brig. Gen. promotions and a major general elevation debated. Senator Bridges urged in abeyance until discussions resume in Washington. Olmstead, a Curry native, has ties to his wife Geoffrey Heath and has served in New York and Dort Montmonti area bases.
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U.S. Senate
Dalwson Olmstead
U.S. Army
Gen
Olmstead
Wes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Senate
Bridges
New Hampdire
Tad Beets
Asaiss
Reais Chenstead
Althoust
Washingtoy
Reynolds
Carolina
Curry
Isis
Gees Heath
Dort Monmonti
Fox Sentenced to Penitentiary
Fox, a bankrupt former movie producer, was sentenced in a Philadelphia district court to one year and a day in federal penitentiary and fined $3,000 for conspiracy to obstruct justice and defraud the United States. He testified he gave jurist J Warren Davis $27,500 to influence circuit court decisions. Indictments against Davis and Morgan Kaufman were to be dismissed.
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Ere
Philadelphia
William Fox
United
Fox
Dudge J. Warren Davis
Morigan
Kaufman
Ofice
Davis-Kaufman
Circuit Court
Senate committee debates repeal amid neutrality act test
The Senate foreign relations committee split over repealing the neutrality act as Secretary Hull testified. White House leaders pressed President Roosevelt for guidance on shifting revision strategy, including ship arming, amid ongoing House debates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Secretary of State
Hull
White House
Roosevelt
Hull Urges Repeal of Two Sections on Neutrality Act
Associated Press report on Oct 4 states Senator Hull urged repeal or modification of two neutrality act provisions. He asked Congress to repeal the armament ban on merchant vessels and modify the combat zone entry ban, arguing current law hampers self defense as ships face unprovoked attacks. The push follows discussions with President Roosevelt and Senate committee members as votes split.
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Washington
Seare Lany
Stabe Hull
Congress
Hull
Senate Foreign Relations
State Department
Roosevelt
Britain
Senate Committee
George
Connally
D-Tex
New Russ Supply Line In Peril
Soviet reports describe air and ground fighting along the Moscow to Rostov rail corridor as German and Italian forces push toward key lines. Berlin notes claim Stalingrad fell to German troops, with a war flag raised at an industrial plant. British and American forces continue near Rostov and the Caspian port of Baku, while Soviet counterattacks aim to slow the German push.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Mifles
Maloyarostayets
Sada
Kalinin
Berlin
Stalina
Industrie
Vogreig Povaits
Yuainky
Ivan
Miles Lem
Sovitern
Pickoe
Hk Adu
Lenomtes
Hume Rommand
Cusman
Bryans
Niles Soulless
Mmikuow
Elpehmee
Giteral Petra
Hieber
Prome Saviey
Ceaogeniier
Kivarkkdy
Kiwikor
Rostoy
Imix
Alan
Baku
Wardrom Bakro
Brostov
Hla Wesy
Husain
James Moves to End Mine Clashes
Harrisburg reports Governor Dimes issued orders to halt dynamiting in bent coal mines across the anthracite region until reports from Mahanoy City and other sites are reviewed. He said he expects detailed findings on what occurred at Mahanoy City and the actions taken against workers involved, following a previous confrontation.
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NecApInLaa
Harrisburg
Dimes
Mahanoy City
Atal Oolige
Richard Maize
Lynn G. Adams
James
Corry Council Demands Railroads Act On Crossing Delays
City council vows action after delays from the Pennsylvania Railroad on improving West Wayne Street crossing. Special meeting set for October to press for lights, crossing protection, and an accelerated agreement. Officials urge police pursuit of the 26 mph limit and ordinance changes raising train speeds from 26 to 40 mph with higher fines and jail terms.
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City Courcell
Vine Ratlyoads
Corry
W. D. Sumplee
Renove Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Wayne Street
Richard Rossfacher
E.R. BR
P. R. R. Crews
Meyer Hepler
Une
Wallen A. Scott
Nazis Retaliate After Holtz Murder in Occupied France
German forces executed four more Frenchmen days after General Holtz was killed. Authorities arrested Prefect Silibert Dupard for questioning and released him soon after. The Paris newspapers report tightening security as German troops increase searches and aggression in the capital.
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Vichy
France
Gensarmie
Holtz
Fov
Silibert Dupard
Nafites
Youth Charged With Auto Theft
George LeRoy Slids of Franklin Avenue was arrested by state motor police in Bloomfield Township on a larceny charge. He allegedly stole a car owned by Howard K. Kelly of Erie, and confessed when confronted. Sloss was held in Corry overnight and to be taken to Erie for arraignment before Alderman Lyle W. Grr.
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George LeRoy Slids
Birt Avenue
Franklin
Bloomfild Township
Sloss
Howad K. Kelly
R. D
Erie
Bloomfieldawnship
Kelly
Corry
Erle
Lyle W. Grr
Safety Council Plans Bicycle Safety Initiatives
The Safety Council will meet at the downtown restaurant Monday evening to discuss bicycle safety, police cooperation, and steps to curb reckless riding. Members review enforcement, child safety on streets, and a winter traffic patrol as streets may close for the season. Philip Zaleneck presided.
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SyTety Council
Rie
Preeiins Durey
David Center
Safety Council
Philip Zaleneck
Berlin Says Seven Freighters Sunk in Atlantic Raids
Berlin reports German float forces sunk seven freighters totaling 38,200 tons in a convoy attack in the North Atlantic. The tally of shipping space destroyed by U-boat raiders in the past three days reaches 98,200 tons, according to an authorized source.
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Bertin
Arias Leaves Panama In Exile
Former Panamanian president Arnulfo Arias departs Panama by American Airways plane with a three police escort. He stops in Managua after a bloodless regime change, arriving at 40 minutes past EST while authorities dispute his departure terms and future travel.
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Panama
Arnulfio Arias
Fanania
Part American Airways
Miparagus
Managua
Flemigua
Huy Geer
Wiyell
Jie
Obstructions Threaten Delay of West Main Street Paving
City Engineer Don Williams reported obstructions on West Main Street near the north lot and near the Corey Walter Supply Company may force Plygon Construction to postpone paving until next spring. Council discussed moving impediments on the south side beyond Galesville to finish work this fall if possible.
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Conneil
Leonard Christenher
Lotre
West Mall Street
Saeed
Lelephor
Corey Waler
Ensineer
Don D. Williaum
Conmcil
Gales Veel
Pny
MacKenzie Sees Nazi Drive Affects British Offense
DEWITT MacKENZIE notes the Nazi push toward Rostov at the Caucasus entry, stressing its strategic aim to seize airfields and Middle East routes for operatives against Britain. He says a successful Rostov capture could open a gate to the Caucasus, potentially making Britain mount a land offensive from that direction rather than across the Channel.
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MacKenzie
Dewitt MacKenzie
Omer
Bilding
Rostov
Caucasis
Hitler
Moscow
Caucasus
Pases
Middle East
Steline
Don River
Axa Rostih
Europe
Germany
English Channel
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Bissell Lumber Firm
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
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Lis Unist Aerias
North Sea
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North Wales
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Get
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George Sloss
Arias
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