U S Infantries Push Through Leyte Valley
American infantry pressed north toward Leyte’s northwest coast as Gen. MacArthur announced Japanese casualties at 24 000 on Leyte and Samar while reinforcements landed at Ormoc. Cavalry units reported 2 mile long Japanese columns moving toward Carigara and 4 000 to 6 000 troops retiring toward the bay.
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Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Leyte Valley
Carbara Bay
von Mast
Leyte
Siniar
Cebu
Ormoc
Leyin
Escapure
Garlenra Bay
Dee Gree
Carigara
Burog
Bay
Bay Tr
Teoh
Aye
Cigarette robbery clue proved false clears Meadville theft
Authorities in Maryland and Pennsylvania traced a truckload of cigarettes from the R. W. Spaulding Company to a shipment believed linked to the Meadville case. The Maryland arrival was found legitimate and tied to a regular customer during a fair season tour, dispelling the hoax claim.
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R. W. Spaulding Company
Meadville
Hancack
Express
Meadville Hem
Maryland
Spaulding Company
Fgular
War Fund Drive Ends Well Above City Quota
The War Fund campaign nears completion with the city surpassing its quota. Final totals exceed $13,000 with several hundred dollars over the $500 goal. Helen Stones chairs the retail merchants group and local firms report generous support from Aero Employees Association and Raymon Company staff among others.
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Eiven Py Arnivlleruisiness
Helen Stones
Chalman
My. Smiley
Jones Ana
Broun Loueta
Wumpidlen
Gor
ry-Jimpstown Corp
Aero Employes Boyjes Association
Fon AL A
Aero. Supply Mfg
Raymona
Mr. Smiley
Ant Audi
Bruce Smith
Bek Bolg
Fire destroys Corry Brick and Tile plant at Brick Yard
A long deserted Corry Brick and Tile Company building burned yesterday afternoon, totally destroyed. Firemen fought the blaze for about three hours to prevent spread to nearby fields and woods. no workers or equipment remained, and origin remains undetermined though suspected arson or accident.
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Nillding Ab
Ie Corry Brick and ‘Tile Company
Fie
Lawrence Urges Liberal Attitude on Soldier Votes
Pennsylvania Democratic Chairman David L. Lawrence urged county chairs to press election boards to count military ballots even if they miss technical requirements. He argued the law enables all qualified service members to vote and should be liberally construed to reflect the voter's intent and prevent voiding valid ballots.
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Bey Ashhoieleft
Pittsburgh
Democratic
David L. Lawrence
Lawrence
Tyrone Lad Killed by Shotgun Blast
Tyrone Pa October 31 Russell Lynn Cherry four of Tinton killed last night by a shotgun blast. Coroner Tanier Repolgle said the cousins played at their grandparents home when the toy gun fired fatally. The weapon had jammed in the breech earlier prompting police investigation.
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Tyrone
Octor
Russell Lynn Cherry
Tinton
Fire causes $75,000 damage at Erie recreation hall and nearby stores
A blaze at Block's Recreation Hall on State Street in Erie destroyed eight bowling alleys and damaged 14 pool tables and multiple nearby businesses. Estimated total loss exceeds $75,000 with State Street landmark alone priced at about $15,000. Fire Chief Scully could not determine a cause.
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Erie
Wayne
State Street
Erie Sport
W. E Lower
Arcade Tavern
Forest Taylor
Keystone Market
T. A. Halquist
Philip Hubler
Lockwood's
Leather Goods
Duggan Rider Co
Bowlig
Charles
Block
Lawrence P. Scully
Wife Willing to Return Medal If Husband Alive
Allentown report states Pvt Roy Semprini listed as dead but later found German prisoner. Mrs Bernadine Semprini offered to return his Purple Heart and the Silver Star posthumously awarded for action in France, if her husband is alive. Polio cases rise across Pennsylvania with 10 new infections and a grass fire on Route 8 near Cotry.
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Allentown
Roy
Semprini
War Department
Bernadine Semprini
Esterday
Seraprini
France
Ull
Moscow Silent On Russian Push In Western Latvia
Russian forces push in western Latvia reported by Berlin as new Soviet gains. Moscow dispute claims winter weather hampers the eastern front. Fourth Ukraine Army, under Gen Ivan Petrov, reportedly captured 10 160 German targets between Friday and Sunday, raising ten day total to 21 290.
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Moscow
Geneva
Ferenc Szalasi
Adolf Hitler
Budapest
Berlin
Szolnok
Tisza
Ettavke
Genfen Ivan Petrov
Ukraine
Rutherin
Slovakia
Young lad burned by scalding water injury
Lawrence Proper, aged 2, son of Mr and Mrs Clitard Proper of 1927 West Pleasant Street, suffered severe burns last evening when a bucket of hot water he was carrying spilled on him. He was burned on the left side of the face neck arm chest and leg and is listed in good condition by the hospital. Dr Kibler treated the lad.
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Lawrence Proper
Mercer Boy Missing Aged 14 In Mercer Pa
Police search urged for Robert Hi Titcas 14 last seen Aug 30 at home. Described as five feet one inch tall about 140 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes.
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Mercer
Janes Hi Titcas
Robert
Churchill Sees Nazi Defeat Delayed Beyond Spring
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons Germany’s collapse may not come until early summer and could stretch into late spring or summer. He urged extending the Beil policy and warned the coalition government should not be broken before victory, noting uncertainty on timing and possible political upheaval.
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Churchill
Germany
London
Commons
Hitler
Britain
Alu
Chuwchmay
SD Cerulmy
Mme
Amimpler
Paris
Paper Salvage Collection Planned Next Friday
The State Salvage Committee asks all city schools to help with a paper salvage drive led by Chairman George Buck of the VFW. Students will bundle and deliver waste paper to their school, where a committee truck will collect beginning Friday at 1:30 pm.
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State
George Buck
VFW Salvage Committee
B 24 Gunner Listed Missing
Mrs. Isabel Edwards Hinchman received word from the War Department that her husband Cpl. Bruce E. Hinchman radioman and gunner on a B 24 bomber is missing since a raid over Austria on October 16. He had completed fourteen missions over enemy territory and his fate remains uncertain. He had worked at Aero Supply Mfg Co before service and Mrs. Hinchman has worked at the royal war industry during his absence.
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Isabel Edwards Hinchman
War Department
Cpl
Bruce E. Hinchman
Austria
Cpl. Hinchman
Jast
Cpl Hinchman
Aero Supply Mfg. Co
Benneth starts work on duplex apartment building site
Dr. GB Benneth began demolition on North Center Street for a new duplex apartment project. He expects to erect a modern dwelling after site clearance and material availability, though final plans are not yet complete.
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GB Benneth
North Center Street
Bennett
Crisis With China Chief Is Revealed
Major General Athert Wedemeyer arrived in Chungking to become commander of American forces in China after Stilwell’s recall. The Associated Press notes negotiations and threats of withdrawal led to new American posture and Chiang Kai Shek’s government stance amid changes in leadership in China.
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Harry Hopkins
Chiang Kai Shek
Stilwell
Associated Press
Chungking
Athert Wedemeyer
Gatmmanner
China
Joseph W. Stilwell
Washington
New. Delmi
Oely
Joseph T. Stilwell
Orient
Patrick Burley
Desmotd M. Nylon
America
Chianw
Dobbi
GBI
Chiang
HH Kung
United States
Tim
Mat
WWO
Ghiingking
Spurnes
Kuna
Commander Walling Transferred from Local Navy Inspectors
Cmdr Walling who led district inspections for the Navy is moved to Schenectady New York and Lt Omir Robert Greenwold of Norfolk Virginia will take over the duties in Cen and the surrounding area. The change is effective today and Cmdr Walling previously oversaw local work including a noted sale of goods.
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Walling
R. G. Walling
Navy
Schenectady, Y
Cen
Omir
Robert Greenwold
Norfolk
Goodworkine Lant
Ve Garry Wood Products Co
Japan’s Defeat Reduces Nippon to Naval Unit
The Associated Press reports a crushing defeat in the second battle of the Philippines. Japanese losses include 60 warships sunk and about 95,000 men dead or missing. Admiral Halsey says only two warships remain capable of opposition as U.S. Third Fleet targets Manila and Luzon.
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pear Harbor
Ocr
Japan
Philippines
Nippon
America
Leyte
la- Wint
Luzon
Lota
Douglas MacArthur
Samar
O Manila
Laon
Ane
1000 RAF Planes Bomb Cologne in Major Night Raid
More than 4000 British and Canadian aircraft dropped 4000 tons of bombs on Cologne in the latest raid, the heaviest bombing yet of a German city. Mosquitos also raided Berlin while several Halifax formations participated in the Cologne blasts, with two aircraft reported lost.
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Associated Press
London
Cologne
Berlin
RCAP
Lemicasters
Germany
Rhineland
First Army
Heloh
Alfhogh
Hamburg
U S Third Army Wins After Long Bitter Battle
Allied forces report the U S Third Army has cleared Maizieres les Metz and fresh gains by British Second Army and Canadian units across Holland. Commanders claim heavy enemy losses, up to eight thousand plus prisoners captured, as German resistance collapses along the Meuse and Schelde fronts.
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Hy Associated Press
London
Third Army
Maizieres- Les-Metz
Metz
Holland
Meuse
Aachen
Germany
Longville
Bru
Jenmenit
Rambervillers
Mary
Bernard L. Montgomery
15Th Army
Maus
Walther
Roger D. Greene
Roosenthal
Netherlands
Willemstad
Ste Moertijh
Geertruidenters
Arsler
Darbrecht
Rotterdam
Lin Antwern
Schelde
Bevetand Island
Teachier
Ealiseweay
Walcheres
Berlin
Walcherin Island
Miners Idle as Pittsburgh Area Strikes Close Mines
About 3600 miners idled in the Pittsburgh area as a strike wave spread, closing seven mines and halting daily coal production. Labor officials reported the stoppages began in late October with workers demanding wage concessions and better conditions.
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Pittsbuhagh
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U.S
Long Idle Corry
Tyrone Lad
Mount Barrisburg
State Health Department
Pennsylvania
Yorke County
Lanchester
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Meld
Luzerne
Warren and
Kinas
Cotry
Keeskemet
Latvia
Kecskemet
Danube
DNB
Heeskemet
Breat
Hungary
Tiver
Budappest
Ghurenny
Buck
Bruce E, Hinchman
Connor
Cincinnati
Robert J. Connors
Philadélphis
Lois
Manila
U.s.third Army
Halland
Maus River
Eindhoven
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