War Blitzes Rock Berlin as London Sees Heavy Raids
Condensed news briefs report British bombardment of Berlin as the Reichstag center, London's fourth air raid threatens more damage though less severe, a German bomb damages Buckingham Palace wing with no casualties, and U S President Roosevelt prepares a labor speech while conscription age considerations move toward 21 to 43. A Philadelphia debate on a third term is noted, with weather, rural bond programs, and local notices threading through.
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London
Buckingham Palace
General
Washington
Willkie
Move To Check Delay On Start Of Draft Law
Congress debates age limits as War Department plans register 21 to 30 year olds if broader 21 to 14 bracket approved. Senate House conferees clash over 39 44 year caps while work progresses on Burke Wadsworth bill to unify drafts. House to respond to compromise proposal amid delayed decision.
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Sheppard
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May Named 10 Cemetery Board By Pine Grove Association
Frank May was elected a director to fill the unexpired term of the late Samuel G. Sweet at a Pine Grove Cemetery Association directors meeting held at Bracken-Keating company. The mapping of cemetery lots under Hill and Hill of North East is near completion. Attending were Elton Simmons president and directors Van Tassel Leach Wilcox Elston Davis Sam Scott Walter Scatt Bracken Babbitt and DeRosay. Fire damage in Pittston exceeds 40000 dollars.
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Babbitt
DeRosay
Erie County Road Program Details and Projects
One project in Erie County under a 195 mile rural roads improvement plan announced by Governor James funds resurfacing and reconstruction totaling 3,253,000 dollars. The a program includes 91 road jobs with 2.78 miles of new construction at Route 26007 near Millcreek Greene township line.
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Erie Railroad
Conneaut Lake
Warren County
Barnes
Forest County
Venango County
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Arizona Primary Outlook Sees Ashurst Behind In Race
Mounting returns from Tuesday's Arizona primary show Senator Ashurst facing a tough renomination bid, trailing Ernest W. McFarland by about two to one. Other incumbents like Vandenberg, Shipstead, and Austin near expected outcomes while Minnesota and Vermont contests hint at broader party signals.
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D-Artz
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Vandenberg
Mich
Shipstohrk
Palmer-Labomite
Minnesota
Vermont
Austin
Arizona
Ernest W. McFarland
Harold Stasser
Interstate Bicycle Theft Captures Police Attention
Police report the first interstate bicycle theft case to reach the local force. Chief John D. Flanigan is investigating after a bicycle found abandoned at Lawrence Airport is traced to a Jamestown youth as the stolen property. A bundle of clothing and other items was found nearby on the air field near the runway.
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Lawrence
Jamestown
Corry’s Oldest Resident Mrs LaPaze Reveals Early City Life
Corry’s oldest resident Mrs Rosdlee LaPaze, living at 524 South Center Street, recalls Corry’s youth since arriving as a young lady in 1867. Born in Flint Michigan in 1841, she spent her early years in that region then worked in Ottawa Canada for two years with French and English parentage. She married Michael LaPare in Ottawa and moved to Corry six months later, first living on the site of the former L. A. Gates farm.
Scouts Map Plans For Year Friday Night
District No 10 of the Boy Scouts of America plans the 1940 41 season and awards certificates to leaders who completed a recent leadership training course at a meeting to be held Friday at 6 30 PM at the Post House west of Corry. Jack Taylor county Scout Executive will preside as about twenty leaders receive certificates. Corry and Union City troops will be boosted with new personnel and an additional unit tentatively planned. A senior Scout troop may form Friday night and the dinner meeting will map the season and set date for next month’s annual meeting at which officers will be elected.
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Carry
Nazis May Attempt Invasion Next Week
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill warned Germany could launch an invasion next week as self propelled barges and troop convoys move from northern ports toward the French coast opposite Britain. He called the coming week a very important period in history and emphasized preparations under German protection.
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Winston Churchill
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Britain
Italians Conduct Raids Over Egypt and Libya Conflict
Italian high command reports raids bombed British troops along the Egyptian coast and across the frontier into Libya. They claim 14 British deaths and 2 wounded in raids near Bardia Tobruk and Derna with four Italian planes shot down and two Allied planes lost. Separately, McKair, former Atlantic Refining Company controller, died at 75.
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Associated Press
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Libya
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Tobrne
Devon
Potato Corn Crops Run Below Average Across Regions
Rainy weather and blight have pressured potato and corn crops in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Early varieties suffered while late potatoes show resilience on dry, well-drained ground. Prices remain low as farmers report mixed prospects, with some northern counties predicting decent yields amid ongoing wet conditions.
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Eurnest
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Faye
Vacancies to Develop inco a due to rule
Vacancies to develop in the Pennsylvanian National Guard were discussed as officers noted orders to discharge men below certain grades. Training camps are seen as advantageous for promotions and community ties, with pay varying from $30 to $54 monthly plus basic living costs. Walker takes oath as postmaster general in Washington on September 11.
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Pennsylvania
Delayed action bomb wrecks Buckingham Palace wing
An unexplained delayed action bomb struck Buckingham Palace Sunday night, exploding on the front wing and damaging upper floors. King George and Queen Elisabeth were not in residence. palace spokesmen described the blast as limited to the front section with broken windows and scattered debris.
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Worth East Tunnel bid accepted for underpass bridges
Pennsylvania's highway department announced the bid of 200 560 by One Border Buttably company of Buffalo for two concrete underpass bridges at North East. The project covers 0.49 miles of concrete base two 27 foot wide spans to remove grade crossings over four tracks of the New York Central and two lines of the Nickel Plate railroad.
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Wighway Clement
Buttabily Company
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North East
New York Central Railroad
Miekel Plate Railroad
Nazi Raiders Fly Swastika Formation Over London
Berlin dispatch reports a Nazi squadron flew over London in a swastika formation, with observers noting a smoke draw of the emblem behind the plane. The Merlin press blurb cites German aerial activity and a return of Luftwaffe sorties over Britain.
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Merlin Press
London
Nazi Bombers Plan Four Daily Raids Across Europe
A clearest summary notes that German bombers aim for four daily raids, targeting London and key supply routes. The report mentions Luftwaffe activity, integration with bombardment bases, and Allied countermeasures including efforts to disrupt German military and government hubs. The piece references the Reich’s strategy, civilian impact, and ongoing Allied air pressure across occupied territories.
Blatt 10 Head Regional Unit picks Corry leaders
John Blatt of Blatt Brothers' theatres is named president of the Corry Regional Committee at a reorganizational meeting at the Hotel Corry. He succeeds Dr. N Troy Gillette as head of the two year old group. Harry Gl Oswalt Jr of the Hotel Corry is named secretary and treasurer, succeeding C M Howard.
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John Blatt
Blatt Brothers
Hotel Corry
Bluth
N. ‘Troy Gillette
Harry Gl. Oswalt
C.M. Howard
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