Jaskolski promoted to private first class in Italy posting
Fifth Army headquarters in Italy reports Private John A. Jaskolski son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jaskolski residing Route 4 Corry has been promoted to private first class He serves as a scout with the 88th Infantry Division in Italy Also notes ration adjustments by the Office of Price Administration for August 13 to September 15 1944 Ankles and other wartime items are mentioned along with Victory Fleet Day plans and various local notices from Corry and nearby areas.
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Fifth Army
Italy
John A. Jaskolski
Joseph Jaskolski
Route 4
Corry
88Th Infantry
Daly
Office of Price Administration
Victory Fleet
United States
War Shipping Administration
T He
Patrick Henry
Baltimore
Gabreski Wing Man Praises Ace's Abnty
Capt Rankin of Washington DC praises Lt Col Francis Gabreski as America’s top air ace. Rankin notes Gabreski’s 28 Nazi planes destroyed in the air and three on the ground, while explaining strafing risks and the value of a skilled wingman in the Ol City man’s record.
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Sev Reedooimlet
Atlantic City
Robert J. Rankin
Washington, D. C
Francis Gabreski
Oil City
Sam
Cals Gabreski
Ranlin
AAP
No. 1
Rankin
Squidrom
Gabreski
Warren Merchant Drops Dead In Store Visit
George and Oman, a noted Warren war ren merchant who ran a general store in Glade, collapsed and died this morning while visiting the Quality Cash store. He entered the grocer y around 10 o'clock, spoke with the manager, then suddenly died. a physician said death was instant. He had a known heart condition and is survived by his wife, a daughter, a sister, and two brothers living in Canada.
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George & Oman
Warren
Glade
Smith
Canada
Union City Soldier Wounded in France August Update
PFC Mary Still of Union City listed as seriously wounded in France August 18. His mother was informed last night. A Union City High School graduate, Still likely entered the French campaign in July, returned to duty after recovery, and is survived by four brothers and four sisters including Thomas and Mrs Walter Loper in Meadville and Mrs Kathleen Pier.
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Pro Francinova
Mary Still
Monroe Street
Union City
France
Still
Union City High School
Thomas
Walter Loper
Meadville
Hetty Still
Kathleen Pier
Helen ‘Ann Still
Krug pledges cut in controls over industry
J A Krug acting WPB chairman outlined postwar policy to lift war production limits once Germany falls. The plan aims to free civilian industry, allow manufacturers to meet demand, and create maximum employment while protecting output necessary for Japan. A 40 percent war cut could free 4,000,000 workers. civilian output may rise 30 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Germany
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
Kruig
Fiee
Ena
Donald M. Nelson
WPB
Ching
WPEB
Krug
Bombers Reach Eleven Thousand Production Mark
Production of four engine heavy bombers at American factories climbed to about 11,000 units in the first eight months of the year. Output averaged around 1000 a month in May 1944, exceeded 1300 by January 1944, and has held a 1500 monthly rate since June.
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Washington
Warduction Board
Bynes
Germany
WPE
Two Erie Men Hurt in Street Incidents
Erie investigators report two men injured in separate street incidents. Victor Hoover, 21st and Reed, head injuries, taken to Hamot Hospital in fair condition. McLanahan, 64, at 16th and Walnut, head injury, admitted to St Vincent’s in good condition.
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Erie
Potloe
Dal
Victor Hoover
21St
Reed Streets
Hamot
Lanahon
McLanahan
SL. Vincent's Hospital
Treasury report shows receipts and debt figures
Treasury report dated September 6 outlines the position as of September 4 with receipts of 78,719,065.47 dollars and expenditures of 297,081,502.62 dollars. Net balance stands at 16,931,850,336.22 dollars and total debt at 211,157,006,602.42 dollars.
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Treasury
Washington
the Treasury
Son Passes On Troop Train Near Dunkirk
In Dunkirk New York in September Richard Huse rode an eastbound troop train with his mother and sister beside the track. The mother had urged him to stay home fearing overseas service while he waved from the train window. The incident occurred as the train neared his hometown half a mile away, witnesses say.
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Dunkirk
Richard Huse
Nix
Fort Warren
Wyo
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North Clymer
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Fourth Ward
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WAC Womens Army Corps
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