Railroads Hope to End East gasoline Shortage in Two Weeks
Washington reports MPs of rail and oil sectors meet with the Senate panel to end an Atlantic seaboard shortage. J J Polley asserts railroads can add 20,000 idle tank cars and 1 000 000 barrels daily to the eastern market while tests proceed. Senator Maloney notes a 174 000 barrel daily shortage.
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Associated Prose
Washington
Railroad
Ail Industries
Atlantic Seaboard
J. J. Polley
Association of American Railroads
Sersion
Hove
Senate
Ralph Budd
Capitol
Chainnen Maloney
D-Conn
Pelley
Seatboard
Maloney
Ralph KK. Davies
Petroleum Coordinal
Plan Huge U. 5 Farm Program
The agriculture department prepares a 1942 farm program to meet strong domestic and British demand. It aims to produce the largest yearly food supply, with major increases in dairy poultry vegetables meat crops fruit and livestock feed, approved by defense authorities and backed by expected shortages and reserves for emergencies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
Mine Officials Indicted Over Indiana County Mine Blast
Kent No. 2 mine officials L. J. Redding and Charles Ramsell of Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company McIntyre were indicted by the Indiana county grand jury on voluntary manslaughter charges in a deadly explosion that killed seven and injured 16. They also face violating federal mining laws. James B. Carey of the CIO union was defeated for re election in Camden.
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Neavesaveld
Indiana
Kent No. 2
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
McIntyre
Indiana County Grand Jury
L. J. Redding
Charles Ramsell
Primaries Tuesday But Little Interest Here
Corry voters show scant interest as primaries approach. about half expect a five percent turnout. Residents weigh city council, board of education, and other local races with no strong contests evident, while a supreme court judge is among the offices listed on the ballot.
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Corry
Ceyn
Board of Education
Ani Tity
Valle
Supreme Court
Brie Twa
City Seeks Little WPA Aid for Mead Park Plan
City council votes to pursue possible work relief aid under a Little WPA program for Mead Park development. Governor James suggests state help via public assistance for municipalities. Council to confer with governor representatives to determine feasible projects and funding.
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Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Mead Park
James
Department of Public Assistance
Corry
Counil
Arthnr Colegrove
New Guy Authority
Sellon
Lasker
Aero Supply Manufacturing Company
Fifth Avenue
Planas
Counell
Cornell
Churchill urges global unity to defeat Germany
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told a lord mayor's luncheon that only full international cooperation can confront Germany. He warned that many nations remain beyond the Allies' control and must join efforts to curb the threat.
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Churchill
Associated Press
London
Winston Churchill
Germany
U S Ship Safe At Vladivostok
An Australian radio report said the first American aviation fuel shipment to Soviet Russia arrived safely at Vladivostok. The fuel, seen as the first of many, drew Japanese protest and warnings amid fears of broader conflict with Japan and competition for resources.
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Soviet
Russia
Vladivostoks
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Britain
World Dominion
Board to consider congestion at Senior High School
The Board of Education will meet at 4 special session at the Libra building to review rising enrollment and classroom crowding tied to increased shop and business courses. Superintendent Dewey notes progress on overall schooling, while St Edward's enrollment stands at 167 with expected growth to 170–175 soon.
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Board of Education
Libra
Dewey
Noot
Washington Ship
St. Edward's Forochinl Sehool
Fey
Francis Sl. Graves
Nazi German Legion in Iran Threatens Resistance at Shemgan Compound
More than 700 armed Germans inside a thick walled compound near Tehran resist any attempt to seize them as Allies warn of internment. Iranian police and British Russian information disagree on plans to move toward Turkish quarters to avoid fallout. Diplomats report hundreds of armed men ready for action though the German legation denies consent to use Turkish routes.
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Associavcy Cress
Zoo
Iran
Ankara
Turkey
Gerwer Legation
Leaders Clash Over Backs Measure To Tax Exemptions
Senate leaders report enough votes to defeat an effort to keep current exemptions on the income tax. President Roosevelt backs lowering exemptions from 2000 to 1590 for married couples and from 150 to 150 for singles as the $3,570,200,000 revenue measure moves into its second day. Critics cite unmet reforms and stay wary of broader tax changes while House and Senate race toward final action before the weekend.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Barnley
George
D-Ga
The
Sea Finance Committee
LaFoliette
Wis
Herr
Doughton
House
Ways and Means
TePollette
D-Mo
Townships Share Septem ber Road Funds for Maintenance
Concord and Wayne townships will share regular September payments for road and bridge maintenance in second class townships. Concord $80587, Wayne $608.82, Amity $3675.90, Union $681.21, Waterford $172429. Total $982985 to 1410 townships. Additional Department of Highways receivables will raise total to $1,063,500 shared by 1514 townships.
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Concord
Wayne
Auditor General
Gillir Ross
Concorde
Amity
Union
Waterford
Department of Highways
Probe blast kills three at Welland Chemical Works
An explosion and fire at the Welland Chemical Works in Niagara Falls Ontario killed three men and injured 13 others. J L Cahill aged 29 from Niagara Falls and Leslie McDonald 22 of Port Robinson died instantly. James Martin Desjardins 32 of Niagara Falls died later at General Hospital. Police and officials investigate the cause while the plant resumes operation.
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Niagara Falls
Welland Chemical Works
Canada
Roysl Canadian Mounted Police
J. L. Cahill
Leslie McDonald
Port Robinson
James Martin Desjardins
Brighter Prospects for City Sewer Allocation
Report to City Council on Havens Emerson study of sewer improvements and third water conduit elimination. Financing discussed includes a 260 000 grant toward a 400 000 project with city officials and federal Works Agency oversight.
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Philadelphia
Cily Counelel
Havens and
Emerson
Clevebarth
Maiey
Pengran
Tie
Clavelind Sullivany
Anges
Smith-East Wiyne Street
Havens
Bhverson
Connell Fen
Ayjlewlien
Federal Works
Battle for Kiev Opens as Soviet Forces Press Germans
Moscow reports a large battle around Kiev with heavy fighting near Mayritzes and Levy. Russians claim German detachments destroyed, with significant casualties and German retreat amid a strong Russian push.
Milk price protests intensify as cooperatives split over order
Delegates of the Hastings Producers Cooperative Association press their stance on a government milk price rise while the Dairy Farmers Union calls for immediate removal of the administrator. The Metropolitan Milk Producers Bargaining Agency foresees possible suspension of the order as talks continue.
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Sey Associated Press
Syracuse
New York City
Hastem Producers Cooperative Association
Dairy Farmers Union
Uhiew
Yd. Cladus
Miike Protiuc
Symcuse
DPA
New York
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Owen D. Young
DFA
Ralph ©. Norton
City approves two measures for St. paving project
The city council approved two bills authorizing the West Mars paving improvement from Gates Street to the city line and for the city share of the project. Concrete pavement is planned with drainage and related work, with bids set for Friday and construction hoped this fall.
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Ceu
Hirnbury
West Mittsberet Fort Burh
West Mars
Loeb
Highway Department
Harrishirg
Harvesting Strike Prompts Soldier Call in Oregon
Soldiers on furlough in Oregon are urged to volunteer for harvest duties as a labor shortage worsens in hop, prune, and bean growing areas while Arizona faces cotton and melon labor gaps. The shortage stems from rising defense payrolls and a tight midwest western harvest season, with margins narrowing but effect limited elsewhere.
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Oregon
National Defense
Arizona
CONTINUE FIGHT FOR INCREASED X-PROTECTION
Reported city council discussion on enforcing traffic and railway ordinances. Mayor Prank Hepler expected to preside over future cases as magistrate with Safety Director Richard Roskbecker leading questions on punishment and compliance. The article notes surprise at magistrate behavior and hints at continued debate.
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Hepler
Gouyell Talmalt
Ernekene
Richard Roskbecker
Couellan
Bilber
Canada’s Mackenzie King Urges US Guarantee to Britain
Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King urged the United States to pledge a guarantee to Britain similar to one offered by Canada. He spoke in London two weeks after arrival, saying US entry would shorten the war and that the North American “bridge” between Britain and Allies must be kept. He cited President Roosevelt’s vow to do everything to crush Hitler.
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Associated Press
London
Mackenzie King
Canada
United States
Britain
Lt Canadimi
Tlw
Lunde
Ltd
Mongor
Scotland
Ireland
Newfoundtent
Roosevelhest
Hitler
Girl Survives 265 Foot Leap From Frisco Bridge
Frisco California, Sept 4 A two year old girl Cornelia Van Ter land survived a 265 foot plunge from the Golden Gate bridge after a group of 35 others leaped to their deaths. She suffered two broken arms a fractured rib a compression spinal fracture and severe leg bruising but doctors say she will live and walk.
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Frisco Bridge
San Francisco
Cornelia van Terland
Golden Gayle
Air Battle Decides Leningrad’s Fate in War
The report outlines a major offensive around a 40 mile sector near Leningrad with Marshal Timoshenko’s forces sustaining momentum for weeks. Finnish and German fronts blockading. aerial superiority to determine the city’s fate as Berlin and Moscow trade cautious updates.
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Dewitt
Bolshevists
Jaumohnk
Hennynerassure
Russiary
Leningred
Leningrad
Layghet Cily
Russia
East
Vonlinie Suienesefiri Sellls Resi
Red Air Force
Huttwaffe
Balle
Helsinki
Atlayilevise
Hareliant
State funds delayed as talks continue on administration
Washington reports the Social Security Board froze a federal grant for Pennsylvania unemployment and chemical compensation while negotiations on administration proceed. A press representative said progress is being made as talks continue.
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Washington
Cial Security Board
Pennsylvania Sultan of Employment
Chemiyluyeneet
Asettonset Administration
Progresaiiuy Mat Press
Ibe Ssale Todas
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W. J
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Ontario
Kiev
Omavenaiee
Moscow
Wilestrial Ley
Mayrighes
Lal Uney
Ftrguy Uie
Ibld
Farmers’ Union
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Warren
Great Britain
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Briat
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