Allies smash western anchor of German line in Holland
Allied forces push in Holland break the western anchor of the German line as the advance in Leyte continues with Samar under heavy action. Raymond Co. and employees raise funds to push over the top. Fourth German strongpoint falls after three days. Russians drive into Slovakia and capture the capital of Ruthenia while pushing toward Rosen daal and Breda to extend hold on South Beveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Raymond Co
Rosendaal
Breda
Beveland Island
Slovakia
Ruthenia
Russians Sweep Up Three Key Points in East Prussia
Allied forces closed the German line in southwest Holland seizing Bergen Op Zoom and advancing on Roospudaal and Breda. British and Canadian units pushed toward Tilburg and Breda while clearing Hertogenbosch and Vuieht, cutting the Tiburg Breda highway. In the east, Soviet troops entered Slovaks, asserting control as Hungary’s Ruthenia fell, and three fortified villages in Ebenrode were captured near Insterburg with Kussen taken in East Prussia. Yugoslav Partisans and Russians seized Novi Sad, northwest of Belgrade, as the push in the region continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Holland
Bergen Op Zoom
Roospudaal
Breda
Secon
Tilburg
Tue
Breta
Negi 15Th Army
Normandy
Hertogenbosch
Vuieht
Titbug-Bredla
Tiburg
Marsh
Walther von Model
Beveland Island
Schelde
Walcheren Island
Groede
Ruthenia
Cayila
Ungvap
Formne
East Prussia
Red Army
Ebenrode
Insterburg
Kussen
Moscow
Novi Sad
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Winged banner collapses under crowd crush near arena
A large crowd surged at a winged display causing a partial collapse and injuries near the arena. Police and emergency crews responded as bystanders helped. Investigations will examine crowd control and safety measures.
Tools water catter ast thie Ab 1034 38 aut it
The fragmentary text mentions tools and water issues tied to a 1034 38 statute or article. No clear event, date, or named entities emerge to form a complete item.
Insurance Facing Perils In Future
Insurance stocks have lagged others over the past six months while industrials and utilities rise on postwar expectations. The Supreme Court ruling may threaten the agency system but not directly the large fire and reinsurance firms. Government ownership could cut costs, but private companies will still offer fire, casualty, life and other policies. The piece notes possible shifts toward socialized insurance and warns changes may come later, with continued private options today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Babson Park
Dewey
Supreme Court
Friends of Isurance Empaniés
New A Bus Line Affects WN Ration Work and Delays
Corry district sees rapid processing of ration forms with 200 new filings Monday and 400 on Tuesday. Officials report 2,800 of the “A” ration forms processed and returned for correction as the board works to keep pace, with tolls and daily rates expected under initial estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Sven
Corry Rustlon Board
Sali
Quota Surpassed as Gift Push Reaches 12700
Corry's War Pond quota exceeded as a $2000 donation from Raymond Manufacturing and workers pushed the fund to $12,700. Local lenders praised the early achievement and plan audits, with more contributions expected from merchants and clubs in the coming week. The campaign aims to fund wartime emergency needs and allocate remaining funds to agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Raymond Manufacturing
Ward
Raymond
Dallas Smiley
Eamfait
Clibs
Smiley
Eck
Boag
Brive Smith
Aero Supply Ends Regular Sunday Shifts War Plant Adopts Six-Day Week
Aero Supply Mig plant shifts move to a six day forty one hour schedule effective tomorrow October 29 1943 all departments except emergency fish order sections will not operate on Sundays. Only machinery repair forces and tool room will work on Sundays during emergencies marking the first Sunday shutdown in many months as wartime production continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero Supply Mig. O
Wiill
Plor
FDR Seeks Postwar Aid Plan for Chicago Talk
President Roosevelt aims to unveil an inducement tax policy to aid private industry and keep full employment after World War II. He plans to address government and business cooperation at Soldiers Field Chicago with stops in Fort Wayne Lima and Gary en route.
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FDR
Chicago
Roosevelt
Tadieng
Soldiers Field
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lima
Ohio
Gary
Erie Man Killed In Bridge Crash Near Erie
Erie, Pa. Oct 28. Robert D. Blouser, 30, was killed when his automobile plowed through a bridge railing and plunged 23 feet onto railroad locks. A companion suffered a fractured shoulder. delays occurred as rescuers and authorities investigated the late yesterday mishap on Laie Pleasant Road three miles southeast of Neve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Robert D. Blouser
Laie Pleasant Road
Neve
Commander Walling sells Corry Wood Industry plant
Cmdr. R. G. Walling confirms sale of Cony Wood Products Co. to D. R. Ingraham of Townville. Ingraham plans to take possession Monday and continue operation. Walling, who purchased the plant in May 1997, says he may be moved by Navy orders and will not reveal immediate plans for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Walling
Cony Wood Products Co
C. A
Navy
Jim
Fie
Gorty
Corry Schools Plan National Education Week Activities
All Corry schools join the nationwide observance of American Education Week from November 6 to 17. The 24th annual program includes third activities hosted by several Corry schools. teachers and PTA groups will coordinate with elementary schools, with prep efforts noted in the Journal.
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Corry
Cie Iy
Ais
Ube
Severn
Tne
Cie
Algh
Buffalo Red Cross Seeks Extra Blood Drive Help
Buffalo Blood Bank asks Garry Chapter to mobilize two extra days of blood service in November after earlier suspension. Red Cross aims to lift total pints donated in Corry area to 6000, with Corry, Clymer, Spartensburg groups, and local war industries urged to participate and schedule appointments immediately. No further requests expected before February.
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Buffalo Blood Bank
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Garry
Shulman Hari Cherry
Buffalo
Corry
Chelry
Clymer
Sparlensburg
Assirailes
Corry Chapel
Sherman Driver Killed By Gas Ty Associated Tonn
IRWIN Pa Oct 24 Carbon monoxide poisoning claimed the lives of two truck drivers found in a tourist cabin near Jacksons Gordner H Albert McMurray reported The victims were Lewis Robinson 98 of Akron Ohio and Din Cartaher 21 of Sherman N Y The men went to bed last night with gas fires burning in their bedrooms the coroner said.
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Irwin
Jacksons
Gordner
H. Albert McMurray
Lewis N .Robinson
Akron
Ohio
Din Cartaher
Sherman
Allies Land on Fiscopi Island in the Dodecanese
Allied forces landed on Fiscopi Island near Rhodes on October 2 night, occupying Pis copi in the Dodecanese. The island lies about 25 miles from Rhodes and was formerly Italian held, now claimed by Greece. A bombardment was reported on Melos in the Cyclades, with no resistance noted at Pis copi.
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Sirius
Piscopi
Rhodes
Purple Heart Award For Sgt John Keppel
Mrs John Keppel of 14 Hust Main Street received the Purple Heart from her husband Staff Sgt John Keppel for wounds suffered in France. Keppel began service last year and has been overseas since January. He is recovering in a Virage hospital in England. His brother Bob Keppel serves in Holland. the two brothers met twice overseas in England and in June after taking part in the invasion.
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STF
John Keppel
Hust
France
Keppel
Bert
Virage
Engiatid
Acgom
Pahying
CANTEEN FEEDS INDUCTEES AT PORTWAY STATION
A group of seven inducted personnel at an army installation were fed today at the Victory Club Canteen near Portway south of Off City. They waited in the passenger station for a train, but the line derailed en route implying delays.
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Army Indstion Center
Tring
Off City
Victory Club
Kent
Taur
U S Planes and Ships Scout Planes Use Captured Bases
American planes and surface craft hunted enemy ships limping from the Philippines as bombers kept an aerial dragnet from South China to the Sulu Sea searching for survivors. Navy officials said many Japanese ships were sunk or crippled, indicating a decisive blow that could leave the enemy incapable of challenging Allied forces for some time. Filipino guerrillas aided the Leyte campaign as twelve large towns were reclaimed and a close escape gap narrowed to ten miles amid heavy casualties.
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Associated
Tress
Poarl Barber
Cal
Disteter
Philippines
Imperial
South China
Sulu
Adm
Worrest
P Sherman
Pacific Feet
Ernest J. Jing
New York
Navy
Forrestal
Chicago
Philippine
Tkast
Chester W. Nimitz
Leyte
Raid on B 29 base. other World War II briefings
Bulletin reports a Japanese bomber raid on a B-29 Superfortress base in west China causing limited damage. Chinese forces defend Kwei lin outskirts after a northern Kwai ngsi attack. Italian front operations stall due to gales. Norwegian coast trade reports rise. Berlin cautions against optimism on Formosa and the Philippines. Allied naval strike against Penang noted. British coastal evacuations allowed to return under government order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
West
China
West China
Tan & Dozen
London
Herlin
Formosa
Philippines
Tokyo Asahi
Berlin
Argentina seeks Pan American conference on its status
The Argentine government asked the Pan American Union to convene a conference of foreign ministers to review Argentina's international obligations and seek an adequate solution. The Foreign Ministry stressed internal order matters remain separate from international negotiations, and that Argentina would welcome constructive regional cooperation while declining involvement in hemispheric defense plans. Also, 12 new polio cases were reported in Pennsylvania bringing the total to 1358 with new illnesses in Williamsport Lycoming County and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Pan- American Union
Washington
Argentina
Rodolfo Garcia-Ariis
U. S
Cordell Hull
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Health Department
Lycoming County
Williamsport
Lackawanna
Joule
Allegheny
Monroe Counties
Base Milk Price Of 4.22 Assured For October Producers
Corry milk producers are assured a base price of 4.22 dollars for October. Federal advisory forecasts, with subsidies, support a uniform price around 3.42 to align with September rates, including War Food Administration feed and drought payments. The report notes a projected 64.9 percent return, higher than the prior year and near historic highs, with historical comparisons to 1918 and 1920 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
New York
New Fork Offics
Ue Iiginal
Clawford
New Yorks
American patrol boats on Leyte coast report action
At Leyte, American patrol torpedo boats sank 10 Japanese barges carrying troops and crews, as General MacArthur reports advancing forces have the initiative on Samar Island and near Manil a. Japanese casualties exceed 14,000 with most losses by the 11th Division, while American losses run higher in wounded.
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Erma
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Japan
Samar
Manila
Leyte
Cabalogen
Franklin C. Sibert
Wittcorps
Tayloban
Sergio Osmena
Leyte Valley
Piet
Frederick A. Trving
Pilo
Santa Fe
Pastrana
Archibald V. Arnold
James L. Bradley
Bi~raucn
Dagama
Allwance
MacArthur
Barugali
Arp—old
Tleyte
Aulac
Abuyog
Prom Baut
Ormoe Bay
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Ain
Baily
Aero Supply
Cmdr. Walling
Brush
Townville Lumber
Fiscopi Island
U.S
Chungeking
Romdve
Kewangsi
Kweilin
Rome
Bologns
Stockholm
Scandinavian Telegraph Bureau
San Francisco
Penang
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Federal Communications Commission
Britain
Pan-Amrican Union
Conference of American Nations
Keane Wortrers
Pitsburgh
Holgary
Chase
Unibet Mann
America
Beane
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