Russians Press Toward Transylvania And Balkan Fronts
Soviet and Romanian forces push from Transylvania foothills toward key rail hubs near Tsiassovyi, threatening the Hungarian border and aiming at Arad and Timisoara. Heavy fighting develops as German lines retreat under pressure from Malinovsky’s drive. In Poland, Lomnas rail center near east Prussia is enveloped while Zakharov advances, with prolonged Balkan campaigns edging toward the Tisza river.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Transylvania
Tsiassovyi
Bungmvan
Paris
Rado
Red Army
Sofia
Miatshal
Malinovsky
Romania
Chi
Farwest
Hitler
Arad
Poland
Lomas
East Prussia
G. F. Zakharov
Lomnai
Iver
Balkans
Serbia
Yugoslavia
Jini
Tisza
Air Reserve Examinations Held For Corry Youths
Capt W J Steurnagel of the Army Air Corps will visit Corry next Tuesday morning to examine boys aged 17 to 18 interested in joining the Air Corps Reserve. Exams at the Senior High School start at 9:50 a.m. About twelve students expected to participate. Those passing may undergo physicals in Erie. Reserve list students are ineligible for the draft and may finish high school if near term end. Training and further schooling are not triggered until May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Steurnagel
Army Air Corps
Erie
Corry
Air Corps Reserve
Mey
Fuekier
Warvine
Berlin Predicts New Surrender Terms From Allies
Berlin commentary via Associated Press reports predicts a new surrender framework emerging from the Roosevelt Churchill Quebec talks. German newspapers warn morale will plummet if the Allies press a hard line, while divisions within the Nazi ranks surface over strategy.
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Berlin
Associated Press
London
All Unitum
Quebec
Bolshay
Germany
Deutsche Allgemeie Zoi Une
Japan
Sisell
Heineiehlm
Miler
Paul Dash Goebbels
Joachim von Ribbentrof
Vernlahhtingspartel
Uveothe
Tyelahonurstinh
Berman Goering Kian
Pledenspartel
Ob Peace Parks
Surrentier Walls
Battleships and Carriers Hit Palau Island
U S Pacific Fleet reports a carrier air strike on Palau and Peleliu Angaur with 120 tons of bombs and 260 rockets. Battleships and cruisers shelled defenses while a separate raid hit Marcus Island. Tokyo cites Kuriles and other attacks as ally forces close in.
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Associated Press
U. S&s
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Paulu
Celebes
Halmahera
Philippines
Chester Nimitz
Douglas MacArthur
Palau
Dayo
Sanday
U.S. Ue
Cas
Shelfow Islands
Bybelthunp
Peleliu
Angaur
Nim
LwWo
Wliirahce
Gaim
Lad
Guam
Waterford Soldier Reported Killed in Action in France
A Waterford infantryman, Pields, died in France on August 1 during World War II. He entered service with the National Guard in December 1940, and the War Department notified his parents, Mrs. Leland H Piette, of Waterford.
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Wate Civis
Opp
Sved Oils Cilftord
Pields
Sory
Leland H
Piette
Waterford
France
War Department
National Guard
Ober
Yank Invasion Of Philippines Near Believed
American forces plan a major operation across the Philippines and nearby theaters as the war expands. Reports indicate coordinated efforts involving operations in Formosa and the Japanese home region, with mounting expectations of an approaching invasion. Allied command centers in India, Burma, Malaya, and the Dutch East Indies outline strategic duties for mounting Mount Batten style campaigns.
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Ilippines
Formosa
India
Burma
Malaya
Dutch East Indies
Mountbatten
Allies Weigh Fast Pacific Victory Plan In War Room
Sept 13 Allied leaders in Quebec discuss swift routes to victory with Roosevelt Churchill in session at the governor general's residence. MacArthur Nimitz review Pacific strategy as forces press toward Mindanao and plans aim to hit Tokyo hard. Expected moves could shift targets to the Philippines, Formosa, and other theaters before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Quebec
Philippines
Roosevelt
Monted Citadel
Chaleai Frontenac
Builat
Ronsevelt
Germany
Britain
France
Dumbarton Oaks
Washington
Mindango
Philippine Chain
Philippine Islands
Formosa
Inilia
Burma
Malaya
Corry Flier Assigned to B 29 Super Bombers
Corry officer Lieut Morton, son of Mr and Mrs Cleve Morton, leaves for Lincoln Neb to join a B 29 crew. He is a bombardier navigator with western base experience and was commissioned in Deming New Mexico after night training. Morton, in service since March 1942, will train with his Yellow crew before probable combat duty in the new Fortresses. He has prior extensive B 17 experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liew
Honerh Morton
Cleve 'R. Morton
Erie Railroad
Lincoln
Neb
Corry
Ayer
Morton
Deming
N. Mex
Allied Bombers Hit German Targets In Major Aerial Offensive
Allied air forces unleashed a massive bombing raid on Germany with about 3000 American and RAF bombers targeting Frankfurt Stuttgart and Berlin amid heavy defenses. The operation disrupted rail yards and industrial centers while Mosquito bombers struck Berlin and Luftwaffe losses were reported.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Dwight D. Eisen
Hower
Reich
Frankfurt
Stuttgart
Berlin
England
France
Italy
RAP
Wrestleman
No Changes Due In Gas Rationing Before V Day
Washington reports no changes in gasoline rationing before victory in Europe. A 7000 word Office of War Information forecast says civilian supplies depend on Army and Navy needs after Germany surrenders. Rations for snack and bus use may rise first, then for essential business drivers to equalize regional B ration limits.
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Washington
Europe
Ofice of War Information
Germany
Beities
OWT
Fastern
Attacks on Listing Class Methods Provoked at Board Meeting
At a board meeting, former Junior High instructor BioneLor Noonan Edinger charged that exploratory and vocational courses were mishandled. He said administrators failed to consult before the school year opened on course design and teacher assignments. Edinger cited confidential student selections, claiming thirteen were excluded from vocational tracks without clear basis. He criticized the use of Junior High space as a screening ground for students not desired in other classes. Superintendent Dewey offered no detailed reply beyond noting the issue would continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
BioneLor Noonan Edinger
Jumior High
Princip
Harold Wolter
Edinner
Fou
Boar
Dunioy High
Jonelinn
Dewey
Corry Churches Plan V Day Services Across Town
Gerry Ministerial Association voted at United Brethren in Christ Church to hold simultaneous Victory Day services in all member churches. If Axis developments occur before 7 pm, services will start at 8 pm. if not, they move to 5 pm next evening. Ministers present included Revs. Gilbert L. Boyd P. A. Galbreath H. Ray Harvis O. P. Hildebrand F. J. Meckman Franely G. Whiteman.
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Gerry
United Brethren
Christ Church
Europe
Wresent
Two Union City Girls Hit By Erie Hit and Run
Two Union City teens, 18 year olds Miss Ryant and Miss Flaper, were struck and run down on Green Garden Road Erie as they crossed near the Lord Mammifveluring Company plant. Both were hospitalized in serious condition with back injuries skull fracture facial and body injuries and internal concerns. An eyewitness described a 1986 or 1987 dark Ford leaving the scene after braking and accelerating. police expect identification shortly.
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Au Anh Ryant
Cladys
Union City
Cony
Hamot Hospital
Greengarden
Erie
Ahhey
Ryan
Mise Peiper
Lord Plant
Ant Annim Singiwe
Garlion Sisson
Sid
Otter
Alyyurke
Wits
Polley
Foy Safur
Mme
Schools Regain Pay As You Go Basis In Board Session
The Board of Education met in executive session and reported improved financial condition. Enhanced tax collections and receipts allow meeting salary demands from current tax money, ending two month holdover. August receipts and expenditures show favorable balance and steady progress in the district’s finances.
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Edwenton
Mie
Duwefow Pelat
Che Lredmire
Aachat
Dewey
Romantis
Gel»ger
Mullen
Gordon
Co~ Jumims Tovinship
Hight
Emus
Wood
Roma Bich
Bachelser
Bulletin of Wartime Movements and High Command Shifts
Stockholms bulletin reports Prime Minister Mayoknell of Fintan near Helsinki after Moscow talks. Armistice terms teased, government approval expected tomorrow. Moscow notes MTomanin and Allies split with Bolsheviks over armistice, details not public. Eisenhower announces Maj. Gen. John Y. Lewis leads a new Supreme Headquarters mission to Paris to coordinate Allied command with the French government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
Mayoknell
Fintan
Helsinki
Moscow
Mtomanin
Atler
Balun
United Nations
Supreme Seatouarters
Dwight D. Eisenhoower
John Y. Lewis
Ue 08
Army
Supreme Headquarters
France
Paris
Frencly
PINTS DONATED IN TWO-DAY RED CROSS DRIVE
Blood donors at the Corny Red Cross bank station in the Episcopal Church contributed 325 pints over two days with 44 donors on the second day. Five local donors joined the Gallon Club, including James J. Hickey and Ruth Lindstey. The drive fell short of a 350 pint goal but drew strong public support and two days of high participation. In other news, Sgt Joseph Kudiock was killed in action in France on August 28. He served in a tank destroyer unit and had been in France for three months.
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Red Cross Bland Bank
Episcopal Church
Corey Chapter
James J, Hickey
Alphonse J, Vanssens
Donald Clark
Shirfey Ohrn
Ruth Lindstey
Eriq
Erie
Sergi Joseph. Kudiock
Joseph Kudiock
East 22Th Street
France
War Department
Bee
Frange
Reinforcements Roll Into Twin Reich Invasion
Two US columns press toward the north tip of Luxembourg as German counterattacks are beaten back. A second penetration nears Aachen as reinforcements flood the front.
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Twin Reich
Luxembourg
Aachen
American 9th Army Takes Position in Battle for Germany
American 9th Army moves into command in France joining First Third and Seventh Armies. Reinforcements roll into dual invasions within 37 miles of the Rhine as columns push toward Bastogne Clervaux and near the Moselle river crossings. Patton’s forces push toward the Saar and the German frontier while reports of Siegfried Line activity continue amid heavy Allied advances.
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London
Germany
Rhine
U.S
Holy
Supreme Headquarters
Flys
Mua
Livk
Embourg
Trier
Ard
Belgium
Bupen Wil
Oley Pirsk
Bastogne
Luxembourg
Clervaux
Clernmny
Wyisettie
Upurg
Forre
Clervans
Germnny
Mylnedy
Buenanil
Worth
Eupen
Anten P
Siegfried Line
Limbaursy Saal
Liege
Mo~selle
Corny
Mers
Ninth Army
France
Williwiy H Striper
Sladay
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Hungary
AIR Reserve
Corry Group
Palau Island
Tokyo
Kuriles
Corry Flier
Robert Morton
Nebraska
Yanks
WestWall
Eisenhower
Ruhr
Rhineland
Navy
FDR
Texas
Roosevelte Trumaniekel
Barnes
Prins London
Grimin
Une West Wally
Viers-Eupen
Us 8
First Army
Sai
George S. Patton
Nancy
Maselle Hine
Soull
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