Mock air raid tightens Jamestown defense test
Sept 2 Jamestown experiences a mock air raid with twelve CAP planes dropping 5000 paper bombs, destroying the reservoir and control center. The simulated attack reports 30 casualties sent to Jamestown General and 25 to WCA hospital, while gas and incendiary bombs are noted. Fire, evacuation, and decontamination units respond as a yellow warning signs mustard gas is posted.
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Jamestown
Gustavus Adolphus
Jamestown General Hospital
Elmer Lee
Office of Civilian Protection
Movk
Third Street Bridge
State Armory
James~ Town General Hospital
Third
Porter Streets
William Stehley
Mayor Strath Holds Edge in Signatures in Jamestown Race
Jamestown September 2 signature totals show Mayor Samuel A. Strath leading in petitions filed with the commissioner of elections. Strath reported 1,496 names vs rival Harry W. Burgeson's 1,152, signaling a potential November advantage. Burgeson’s People's Party gathered more signees in five cases.
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Jamestown
Mayville
Samuel A. Strath
City Hall
Strath
Harry W. Burgeson
Ical
Burgeson
People's Party
Stroth
Child Suffocates in Conneaut. Infant William Metcalf Jr. Dies
In Conneaut two month old William Metcalf Jr., son of Mr and Mrs William Metcalf of 165 Poplar Street, was found dead Tuesday night in bed, apparently suffocated. The mother, visiting at the home of Leonard Wakeman and wife on Jefferson Avenue, checked on the infant early Tuesday and found its head buried under bed covers.
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Conneaut
William Metcalf, Jr
William Metcalf
Poplar Street
Colneaut
France's Bizerte Rated Leading North Africa Naval Base
Before the war the population of Bizerte France's North Africa naval base was estimated at 20 to 25 thousand. The town included a 6,000-strong naval workers settlement and families, plus a military garrison.
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France
Bizerte
North Africa
Eastern Oil Council adopts 10 point program
Eastern Petroleum Consumers Council, formed by four West Coast motor clubs and about 200 000 consumers, approves a 10 point program urging gasoline restrictors while opposing unnecessary restraints. William J. Gottlieb of the Automobile Club of New York elected chairman with Richard B. Mawell and George Ermentrout named to the leadership. The group backs an official independent inquiry into petroleum production transport and distribution with consumer representation. A second item reports a carbide lamp explosion injuring one and causing about 3000 dollars in damage to a golf service and tractor shed in South Park Pittsburgh.
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Eastern Oil Council
Associated Press
New York
Eastern Petroleum Consumers Council
William J. Gottlieb
Automobile Club of New York
Othher
Richard B. Ma
Well
Harrisburg
George Ermentrout
Reading
Pittsburgh
South Park
Dell Darling Named As County Commissioner Choice
Dell Darling has proven himself a capable administrator during his first term, advocating direct taxpayer benefits, equalized assessments, and restrained county spending. He announced early in the war that county government costs must stay low, maintaining a seven mill rate and reducing bonded indebtedness.
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Dell Darling
Fake war hero nabbed at Pitts
In Pittsburgh on September 2 Sitney HL Loveaul a 23 year old McKeesport resident posed as a war hero. He claimed medals from a Dieppe raid and told stories to rally crowds at war bond events. FBI arrested him, admitting deception about overseas service and medals. He posted a $3,000 bond on charges of altering an honorable discharge and wearing medals unlawfully.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Sitney
Loveaul
McKeesport
Dieppe
Loveau
Versailles
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Loveall
H. K. Johnson
FBI
U.S
Loveali
Inquest Ordered Into Patrolman Paul Howell’s Death
Sheribvey Lamberton announced today that an inquest will be held next week into the death of patrolman Paul Howell who was found shot in his car early Sunday morning. There were no new details reported on the investigation.
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Sheribvey Lamberton
Paul W. Howell
Eric Patrolman
Milk Shortage Seen at Erie
Erie Sept 2 A milk shortage is expected by October 1 as dairy feed declines. County farm agent Paul C Crossman cites reduced protein in dairy cattle rations and plans to sell herds if shortages persist. Milk production exceeds local demand but will be pro rated between Erie and New York City as feeders shrink.
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Erie
Lerie
Paul C. Crossman
Tor Beer Dalsmen
Briechy
County
New York City
Cross
New Yorks City
Focal
Thompson's Borsoning Tablets Prescription Claim
An advertisement promises relief for mysterious aches and pains headaches and bodily discomfort claiming Thompson's Borsoning Tablets improve body function by aiding removal of poisonous waste and toxins. It urges readers to visit drug stores for quick relief and mentions Gallien lax Tablets for constipation.
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Hompson
Thompson
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Center St
Drew Pearson
Tuin
Pearson
Henry Ford
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
International
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Inquest
Muats
Toblaws
Kraft
Colonial Citrus
Marmalade
van Camp
Phitodetohte
Cini
Nueva Hergorine
Duff
Pbs
Malaga
Libry
Dulea
Ape Shedd
Schuler
U. 5
EATRA
Virginia
Stone
Davis
Ohio
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Clu
Ocean
Queen-O
James River
Swanaki
Boscul
RED_CROSS. TOWELS
Hershey
ACME
LUX
Nall
Iis
Montgomery Ward
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Fike She Jook
Fike
Smooth Losi
Wards
Hubber
Oxford
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