American Land Front Advances in Mud and Rain
In Leyte Valley the southern American line closes the Japanese death trap while presses inland. American troops push through mud under air and artillery support, seize Sasi Pablo airfields area, and cut Japanese supply routes by capturing Sam Juanico Strait region joining Leyte and Samar. Liberation forces advance 20 miles north of Tacloban and shoot down 53 Japanese planes in Leyte Gulf.
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Leyte Valley
Burauenoey
Sasi Pablo
Samer Island
Levi
Samar
Atkh Philippine
Sam Juanlco Strait
Leyte
Tacloban
Leyte Gulf
Dutch Island Invaded as Allied Forces Land at Walcheren
London dispatch reports Allied naval and ground units attempting a landing on the south coast of Walcheren after German batteries guard the approaches to Antwerp. The island lies at the Scheldt estuary mouth, its dikes blown by bombs, with Berlin claiming Alfles began landing. About 12,000 enemy troops were thought trapped near Walcheren and South Beveland as Canadian First Army advances along the peninsular causeways.
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London
Get
Walcheren
Antwerp
Berlin
Schel=de
South Beveland
First Army
Five Mercer Residents Sentenced at Pittsburgh
Federal court sentenced five Mercer county residents for unlawfully carrying on the business of a Squor dealer in violation of federal law. Mollie Hinsley Alonso Owens Nellie Pierce and Alice Helly, all of Parryl, received two year terms and fines around 400 dollars plus costs. A fifth defendant, Wilds Pyrlydo of Whedtime, faced a 60 day jail sentence and a 300 dollar fine.
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Overani
Pittsburgh
Mercer County Risdenite
Mollie ‘Hinsley
Alonso Owens
Nellie Pierce
Alice Helly
Parryl
Pimcad
Costa
Wilds
Pyrlydo
Soviet Drive To Outflank Warsaw Deepens War Front
Soviet and Polish forces renewed the offensive around Warsaw crossing the Vistula river north of the city, Rokossovsky’s units reaching the Dabrow and Dabrowka lines as German defenses crumble in East Prussia. Russian broadcasts report Red Army advances threaten Berlin and Danzig while rest of front presses toward key rail hubs and ports.
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Vistula
Warsaw
East Prussia
Arctic
Moscow
Wasaw
Vistula River
Prussia
Mey
Todluy
Red Army
Iit A
Norway
Pilza Arctic
Kirkenes
Tansyventw i
Konstantin
Rokossovsky
Lasiei
He Ghief
Berlin
Danzig
Dabrowka
Spen
Bond
Bowiex
Dahooks
Weelern
Poland
Gunichinnen
Goldap
Les Thim
Capital Says Jap Naval Defeat May Shorten War
Washington reports a major Japanese naval defeat in the Philippines could shorten the war, freeing American forces to finish off Japanese surface ships and bases. Early dispatches estimate Japan may have lost a battleship, aircraft carrier, several cruisers and destroyers, with some ships sunk and others damaged. Admiral Ernest J. King noted most of Japan’s fleet was likely involved in the action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Philippine
Union
Japan
Dipan
Philippines
Ernest J. King
Navy
Lord Spokesman Declares Plant For War Effort
A Lord Manufacturing Co spokesman says the Erie plant, operated for Navy under a presidential order, remains 100 per cent for the war effort though a price dispute led to a government seizure. Vice President Thomas Lord calls the action first of its kind, noting no production or shipment holdups, only government payment delays and altered sale terms. Admiral Bowan leads a seven-man team at the plant as the executive order cites the firm for refusing Army-Navy prices set September 23 under the 1943 revenue act.
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Associated Pres Erie
Uhe Lord Manufacturing, Co
Aitcrat
Thomas Lord
Harold G. Bowan
Roosevelt
Services
Lord Manufacturing Co
Ogres
Lord
Child Hurt In Fall Falls On Object In Throat
John Freebourn Jr suffered serious injuries after a fall caused an object to lodge in his throat, lacerations reported, with Mrs. Spencer traveling to Erie to assist. Treasury report shows receipts 104.16 million and expenditures 409.01 million, total debt 211.91 million.
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John Freebourn, Jr
Hurtohn Freebourn
John Freebourn
Erie
Allan Spencer
Spencer
Erle
Treasury
Washington
The
Ostaher
Exnen
Mets
British bombers and German raids cross Europe in October updates
Bulletin wires report a German terror wave terrorizing Denmark with raids and the possible death of Danish Resistance leader Mogens For. In London the night bombing of southern England by German forces continued with robots of bombs. Allied forces land on Beveland as bombardments and naval actions press the Schelde estuary countermeasures. Fog limits air activity but heavy daylight bombing targets Hamm freight yards and Hamburg refineries.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Denmark
Mogens For
Danish Freedom Council
London
England
Germany
Reich
Hamm
Hamburg
Property Owners Hire Watchmen Amid Halloween Precautions
City officials and property owners join to hire watchmen and boost police presence after a surge in juvenile misbehavior. Mayor Hepler Otis orders extra police, warns parents face responsibility for acts of vandalism, and schools plan added protection. Some owners already staffed guards at key buildings as patrols increase citywide.
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Ta Warren
Kane
Youngers
Hepler Otis
J. Fred Kehnley
Casualty totals rise as war toll hits 472 719
U S military reports released by the Associated Press show total U S battle casualties across all theaters reach 472 779 by October 14 with Army losses at 409 076 and Navy at 169 105 An interval rise of 18 179 for the Army and 1 295 for the Navy is recorded Ground force casualties in Italy through October 16 stand at 91 983, up from late September. A Nazi hubris note from London reports Gen. Heinz Guderian taking charge of the eastern front in rapid moves as German forces extend broadcasts.
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Washington
United States
Stimson
Navy
Italy
Abtase
Erie Sailor Safe in Tunisia Story Recalls Missing Seaman
A National Guard era letter from Seaman Second Class Jack Talarico, reported missing September 14, 1943 in Tunisia, describes his hope to marry an Italian family’s daughter and asks his parents to contact her family. The letter details his escape and hiding with the Italian relatives while escaping capture by the Germans.
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Jack Talarico
Associated Prest
Fallor
Mio de Fallé
sIhough
Beine
Local Plane Delivers Wartime Experimental Plan
A Raymond Manufacturing Company plane arrived yesterday at a local airport with a Fairchild Engine and Airplane Company engineer to deliver a confidential wartime spring development at the Corry plant. The plan, designed for intricate work, was completed this morning and flown back with Ralph Carroll of Raymond, accompanying the Fairchild representative for testing.
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Raymond Manufacturing Company
Mb Guyrence
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Company
Hagerstown
Corry
Suginser
Trom
Toon
Ralph Carroll
Raymondorenallation
Fairchildy
Ony
Gorey Company
British Troops Score New Gains in Holland Front
Allied forces under Gen Miles Dempsey push toward Tilburg and ’s Hertogenbosch as British infantry seize Oisterwijk and advance along the Brabant province corridor. Street fighting continues in Tilburg vicinity while German resistance stiffens on the vital Nazi supply line.
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RSIS
Holland
Associated Press
TRONT
Miles C. Dempsey
Fort Orten
Hertogen
Hose
West Holland
Oister Wijk
Une West
Oisterwijk
Hertogenbosch Yeas
Brabant Province
Greek Forces Occupy Larissa Amid War News
Allied reports say Greek forces seized the important Larissa communications center on the main railway to Salonika, as evacuations of Crete's garrison loom. British destroyers and a Greek destroyer helped secure Skopelos island, while opposition stalled near Tapissa as air bases near Crete shrink.
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Rom
Oreers Thuve
Larissi
Salonika
Istanbull
Silonite
Meaf
Sijd
Eager
Navarno
Skonelos
Valos
Tapissa
Greece
Crete
136 Jobs Placed in Corry Within Month
The United States Employment Service reported 136 workers placed in Corry last month, with 53 women about 40 percent. Under the priority system most placements were for jobs needed to support the war effort, including unskilled and semi skilled labor. clerical, service, and skilled work were fewer. Many workers received on the job training, and a number of women under 45 were immediately sought for must production roles due to labor shortages.
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United States
Hiselty
Miss Hopkins
Henkins
Willkie Letter Reveals Vote Issue Came to Light in 1940
Philadelphia broker Harman reports Willkie wrote May 2 that he and associates favored removing the present administration. Harman says he asked Willkie in April to support Dewey. Willkie replied he aimed to back party reform while noting the GOP must meet national responsibilities.
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Philadelphia
Wet
H. Harman
Wendell
Willie
Harman
Associated Willkie Clief
Pennsylvania
Willkie
Dewey
Une
Local Infantile Victims Making Good Progress
Reported today two young patients from East Main Street and a nearby farm home show improvement from paralysis. Dean Depew, severely affected, has paralysis mostly in the left leg and hips with hopeful recovery. George Hoag, nearly recovered, walks at home and may resume outdoor activity soon. A trained Evie nurse visits the Depew home. no new cases reported locally.
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Evie
Vis
Depew
George Hoag
William Hose
Company A Receives Winter Outfits For Regimental Use
Company A of the State Clave is being issued winter uniforms and clothing for the upcoming cold season. Some alterations may be required before full outfits are deployed. Overseats are arriving slowly. 2 await arrival. Captain Abbey reports 58 enlisted men with 15 more recruits needed to reach full strength. No official inspection announced. rumors say Robert G. Woodside plans a visit to the unit in this district early next week. On November 1, officers of the 44th Regiment are invited to a battalion event in Pittsburgh in honor of General Palilton G. Baker.
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Clave
Abbey
Pittsburgh
Palilton G. Baker
Japanese Lose Two Battleships in Great Action
Pearl Harbor Oct. 26 More than 26 Japanese warships sunk or heavily damaged in a three pronged battle of the Philippines. Eight Japanese ships sunk two battleships one carrier and multiple cruisers damaged. U S and allied forces report heavy Japanese losses as MacArthur and Nimitz present preliminary tallies amid the Leyte invasion context.
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Associated Press
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Navyfigielager Lody
Chester Wo Ninke
Douglas Macasthut
Thrge
Ald Chglsey Bowe
U. S
China
Japan
MacArthur
Nimitz
Formose
U.S
Pormoga
Philippine Sea
Hye Philippines i
Formoen Whield
Marts AL ‘Mitscher
Imperial Ney
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Hallowe'en
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Chiev
Hsing Guderian
Germ
Istagh
Phy Rusian
Gerwasn
Fairchild Aircraft Plant
Raymond Plant
Larissa
Corry Office
Kenny
Jean Depew
Hoag Lad
Corry Guard
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