Mussolini to Head German-Sponsored National Fascist Regime
The Berlin radio reported Mussolini would be chief of the German-sponsored National Fascist government after Rome capitulated to German forces. The broadcast, recorded by Reuters, said Rommel's forces were routed in North Africa and that Trieste, Bozen, and Cremona saw slight resistance before surrender.
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Associated Press
London
von Kesselring
Hitler
Rome
Erwin Rommel
Africa
Italy
Reuters
Berlin
Trieste
Bozen
Cremona
Benito Mussolini
Big blaze wipes out four stores in Shippensville
Shippensville Pa Sept 10 a major fire in Clarion county caused about 50000 in losses destroying the telephone company building a tailor shop a grocery and two general stores and damaging three homes. Fire chiefs from neighboring towns aided as water ran low and 4000 feet of hose plus three pumpers were used to fight the blaze.
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Associated Press
Shippensville
Clarion County
Thomas Oyens
Old City
Tames
Shippersville Telephone Co
Pite
Sam Prandsen
Fensville
Sning
Deer Creek
Four youths arraigned after light vote campaign and gas theft
Charles Plass Jack Martin Leo Pierce and James Parkhurst were arraigned before Alderman Gordon after a clashed incident during a campaign. Two were shot in the legs with buckshot, bail set at 500 each, and two held for quarter sessions court. Parkhurst aided by a witness described gunfire and theft of gasoline from a station.
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Tour Qyueue
Ohe
Tran Ander
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Charles Parkhurst
Sinlih Sweet
Parkiutt
Charles Plass
Jacke Martin
Athenst
Fone
Thiele
Exe
French
Pierce
Parkhurst
Gordon
Ander
Freo
Pale
Press
Allied actions as Italian surrender and German advance update
From La Linea to Gibraltar two light cruisers two destroyers and two auxiliary aircraft carriers of the Italian navy arrived at Gibraltar and surrendered to Allied forces. German reports claim control of the Brenner Pass after fierce fighting with Italian garrisons with casualties. Allied forces landed at Taranto near the Italian naval base. British submarines sank 13 enemy vessels during Mediterranean operations against Italy.
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Associated. Press
LA Linea
Spain
Gibraltar
Madrid
Brenner Pass
Julian Alps
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Alps
Caporette
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Taranto
Peninslo
London
Mediterranean
Italy
Admiralty
Train Wreck Warning Arrives Too Late to Prevent Disaster
A late warning failed to stop the Washington to New York flyer as it raced through northeast Philadelphia on Labor Day. Engineman Harold M. McClinton sighted smoke from a journal box, but signals were too late and the seventh coach axle failed, sending cars off the rails and killing 79. Investigations by ICC, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and Federal Bureau of Investigation continue as testimony unfolds.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tern
J.T. Cralwell
Yivd
Harold M. McClinton
Journal
Boyer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Public Unity Commission
Feder
Bureau of Investigation
Heartag
Blood donor unit to visit Corry for three day drive
Er T. Cherry, newly named head of Red Cross blood donor service in Corry, announced a three day visit of the Buffalo mobile unit. The drive runs September 27 to 29 at Parish Hall with registration chief Mrs Mildred Alfred coordinating and hours 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 9:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
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Thitman
Red Cross Blood Donor Service
Corry
Buffalo
Gerry
Cherry
Mildred Alfred
Alfred
Showdown nears on army and navy expansion debate
Senator Downey of California challenged calls to enlarge the armed forces saying current numbers are sufficient. The second day of hearings on manpower focused on overall needs and West Coast issues as Maj. Gen. Hershey indicated less mobilization may be required. Chairman May defended the draft process amid accusations of board autonomy being undermined.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Downey
Selective Service
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Rumor Write-In Contests Foresee Local Election Intrigue
Voters head to the polls next Tuesday with few official contests as Irene Mullen and Howard Loveland run unopposed for city offices. Two Republican city council seats and a school board slate show potential write-in challenges amid widespread voter apathy and county races gaining attention for commissioner, treasurer, and coroner contests. Local observers warn the ballot may still yield unexpected sparks despite a quiet primary season.
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Bimary
Corry
Irene M.J. Mullen
Tessuer
Uickel
Tcket
Fred J. Barnes
George H. Besson
Aghl
Norman J. Edinger
Edward J. Rogeh
Democrati
Smigny
Spitzbergen In German Hands Reported By British NG
An Associated Press despatch from London says Spitzbergen the Arctic island east of Greenland has fallen to a German landing force. The Norwegian high command reports the German expedition overwhelmed the garrison, aided by capital ships, with full post battle details not yet available.
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Spitzbergen
Associated Press
London
Arctic
Greensnd
Bullitt's lawyer claims no debt to Philadelphia in mayor bid
Philadelphia September 10 Bullitt former ambassador seeking the Democratic mayoral nomination says his lawyer the claim of a tax assessment or debt has no legal or factual basis and is 200 percent political in the view of Democratic City Chairman James P Clark.
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Philadelphia
William ©. Bullitt
Uncertain Future for Argentina After Foreign Minister Resigns
Argentina faces a fragile political moment as Foreign Minister Segunda Storm resigns after U S Secretary Hull rejects lease lend aid. Observers note Argentina’s Axis ties and pro Allied leanings, with potential upheaval from public unrest or military pressure affecting its stance in the hemisphere.
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Associated Press
Wabilington
Arantina
Segunda Storm
Hull
Axis
Storm
United States
Buenos Aires
Ines
Ramirez
Ramoz Castillo
Stormi
Horse Frolic Promises Fine Entertainment
Equestrians from Corry and vicinity prepare for a Sunday afternoon Horse Frolic under No-Bar Riding Club at the Fox Farm on West Columbus Avenue. The program starts at 2 PM and runs to dusk with jumping, trotting, walking, and novelties plus musical acts Wildwood Rangers Bunset Ramblers trick horse White Mororco and clown Hi mer. Nominal admission helps defray expenses as horse lovers from the region are expected.
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Wildwood Rangers
Bunset Ramblers
White Mororco
Himer
Clown
BOOST OM STOCK SHIFTS OIL OUTLOOK FOR GASOLINE
Washington, Sept. 10 Interior Secretary Tekes says Caribbean imports are increasing the nation’s stock but not enough to lift hopes of East Coast motorists for more gasoline.
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Washington
Caribbean
Tekes
Soviet forces land along Sea of Azov coast
Soviet troops push from the Sea of Azov coast toward Mariupol and Stalino area as Red Army advances threaten German lines along the Dnieper. Moscow reports capture of Mariupol and a 100 mile Ukraine front driving toward Kiev with several key hub targets under pressure.
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Ukraine
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Zenkov
Kiev
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Innfense
Red Star
Romny
Priluki
Romiy
Ukraine Ely
Andishatter
Poltava
Konotop
Stalino-Dnieperapetrovid
Khatkov-Zaporoshe
Caphiné
London
Associated Press
Stalino
Meriopol
Berlin
Four Bandits Get 10000 Dollars at Farrell
Benja min Greenberg a clothing store operator reported to police that four bandits robbed him today of between 8000 and 20000 dollars kept in his store. Two men entered first to distract then two more joined, all four pulling guns and escaping in a tan colored sedan with a fifth man waiting.
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Parrell
Benjamin Greenberg
Opening Move Near To Aid Balkans Of Nazis
Powerful Allied convoy moves toward the Balkans in a probable opening thrust to drive Germans from Southeast Europe. Fall of Naples cited as near. Nazi forces hurled back in the Salerno region as Berlin reports a violent sea and air battle in progress.
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Uplonian Sea
Europe
Naples
Salerno
Berlin
Albania Invasion Report From Axis Balkans Warfront
Italy denies a report that King Victor Emmanuel III abdicated for Crown Prince Umberto as a massive Allied invasion stream moves toward Albania. Dispatches say a strong convoy, escorted by warships, sails up the Ionian toward the Balkan state, amid German redeployments along the Adriatic coast. Albania, a small mountainous nation bordering Greece and Yugoslavia, fell to Italian forces in 1939.
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Italy
Umberto
Balkan
Albania
Adriatic Sea
Europe
Reuters
Ionian Sea
Greece
Yugoslavia
Nazis Move In Albania Near Salerno and Rome
Reports from Allied and German sources describe Nazi forces pushing toward the Italian ports of Durazzo and Salerno, with heavy bombardment near Rome. Allied dispatches claim advances ashore near Naples and potential moves to strike toward the Italian mainland as German naval and air actions continue along the west coast.
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Italy
Rome
Naples
Engineer killed in wreck near Altoona
An Allegheny Railroad engineer, J. B. Welshat, died when his engine and first car overturned after derailing about five miles east of Horsestown Curve. A passenger car train collided on an adjoining track as a freight wreck blocked the line, cutting westbound No. 1 traffic. The cause of the initial derailment was not yet determined.
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Associated Press
Altoona
J. B. Welshat
Railroad
Pittsburgh
Alton
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