Yanks In Egypt: Soldiers Observe Ancient Land’s Culture
A wartime dispatch notes American troops in Egypt growing in numbers and poised to play a key role in the Near East. The piece reflects on Egypt’s ancient civilization and its influence on Western culture, urging readers to consider the enduring Nile valley’s impact on history and modern life.
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Koypd
Near East
Egypt
Italy
Pericles
Plato
Pericles Pericles
Roosevelt
Nile
Cat Desert
Greece
Absurd quarrel over appraisers and revenue control in Philadelphia
The piece argues the appraisers, appointed by the Auditor General and supervised by the Secretary of Revenue, should be fixed by the Revenue Department. It notes political maneuvering behind their numbers and salaries, condemning delays and urging action to align wages, prices, and tax collections with sound business practice amid wartime economic strain. It references inflation concerns, government expertise, and a Canadian model as benchmarks.
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Philadelphia
Secretary of Revenue
Rayue
Jegally
Department of Revenue
Tisjositiolk
Ely Ts
Anf
Australians Brighten Up As Inst Dualstent Deliveries
Melbourne dispatch reports Australias deliveries of Alea combat planes in the Bouthi West Pacific over the last five months surpassed anticipated targets leaving Australians satisfied with recent military deliveries.
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Melbourne
Alea
Bouthi West Pacific
Twenty Years Ago In Taken From Journal Fiiss 1982
A fragmentary report recounts a September 9 1982 gathering at North Center Street for a Ye Prestyter work event. It notes Hostess figures, a cross cortege, and a disputed forfeit in an Industrial League playoff between Kerry Krome and the Karry Krome, plus a plan to assist athletes and a widow’s passing in Columbus after a three week illness. Fire alarm failures damaged the First Ward fire station area and homes due to a blown main board caused by a high voltage contact with the alarm system.
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First Ward
Tomatoes and Their Juice Highlight Daily Health Value
The piece extols tomatoes on vines with notes from centuries ago about toxicity and today’s health benefits. It compares tomato juice to orange juice for vitamins and cites around 15 million cases packed annually. A tomato a day is presented as a healthy dietary habit.
Daily Quiz answers and common error notes
A mixed item presents a puzzle page asking seven questions about geography science and history, followed by a noted “common error” explanation about word meanings and a wartime quote. It includes garbled OCR style questions on topics like largest Solomon Island, Japan religion, author of Mrs Miniver, and a World War I sinking, with a badly copied commentary on disinterested versus uninterested and praise for U S war efforts after Pearl Harbor.
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Solomon Islands
United States
Japan
Mrs. Miniver
Coe
Fesberg
New York City
China Deeply Concerned Over India's Stand In War Picture
A 1943 wartime dispatch notes China’s concern over India policy, stressing Beijing’s stake in the Allied effort and warning against perceived Western colonial attitudes. It cites Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek visiting India, calls for continued Chinese resistance, and cautions that Axis propaganda exploits racial tensions to divide allies.
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China
India
John Answer
Generalissimo
Madame Ghiahg Kai-Shek
Indy
Erie settles first of bond cases on Tuesday
Erie action ends a 16 year dispute over 354,591 in outstanding paying bonds. Cornell approves a settlement of 27,000 bonds owned by Ostheimer parties at 80 percent face value, with two percent annual interest on the balance. City saves 4,408 in total. Mayor Barber and Finance Director Martin supported the plan and indicated similar settlements may be considered.
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Erie
Estyenances
Catinell
Cornell
Minnie Ostheimer
Arthur Ostheimer
Marjorie Ostheimer
Benjamin
Charles Barber
Council St
Joseph Martin
Nine new teachers take up work at Kane
Kane Pa September nine new school teachers join Kane public schools. One man recently discharged from the United States Army after service in Australia among the hires. Lawrence J. Kiefer of Frackville to teach commercial subjects at Kane High School replacing Private Paul Mowry. Other high school staff include Niel H. Rounds, Martin, and Martha Cox. Grade school hires include Zelma McMasters, Helen Martin, Betty Harmon, and Helen Detwiler.
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Kane
United States Army
Australia
Kane Public Schools
Lawrence J. Kiefer
Frackville
North Carolina
Paul Mowry
Fort Meade
Hicfer
Bloomaburg State Teachers College
Niel H. Rounds
Youngsville
Normany
Martin
Binssburg
Martha Cox
Zelma McMasters
St. Petersburg
Helen Martin
Betty Harmon
Clarion
Helen Detwiler
Johnsonhung
93 Years Old But Not Ready to Retire Yet
Thomas Bhigour, a Braddock shoemaker born in Dundes Scotland, entered his ninety third year and his seventy ninth year of shoemaking. He still plans to work or create as long as he lives, relying on pension for one of his ventures and aiming to begin pension plans for another next year.
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Clawon
Yetire
Thomas Bhigour
Legot Ulesty
Braddock
Dundes
Scotland
Youths Fatal Burns From Powder Blast Near Ridgway
A 19 year old, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Anginwey of Keysey RD, died from second and third degree burns after mining powder exploded at a vein near Corey. He was with a barber near a vault mine when the blast ignited his clothing. Coroner Dr Studley Bastatt reported the cause.
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Ridgway
Kepl
F—Roberk
Ward Anzinge
Mim
Robert Anginwey Af Keysey
Kory
Tue Veluck
Studley Bastatt
Wilcox
Dinekamith
Vaul
Quadie
Aire
Blackout Violations Charged in Sharon Case
The Sharon Council of Defence board of inquiry filed informations with Alderman Hayes T. Brooks charging 45 Sharon residents or firms with blackout violations on the night of August 17. Many offenders are downtown store owners facing fines. Attorney Emory Francis chairs the inquiry.
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Sharon Sharon
Board of
Sharon Council of Defenise
Hayes ‘T. Brooks
Sharon
Emory Francis
Markets S Stock Pittsburgh Produce and Buffalo Livestock
Market notes from Pittsburgh and Buffalo show mixed demand with steady to slightly steady prices. Apples and other produce demand remains fair. hogs and cattle in Buffalo steady for the week with buyers active on select lots. stock market glimpses list major industrials and rail names with varied movements.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Cortlands
Buffalo
N. J
Sen
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