Soviet Forc es Close in on Krasnograd
Three Soviet armies push westward through southern Ukraine toward Krasnograd a key rail junction on the Kharkov Dnieperopetrovsk line. Berlin concedes Novorossisk loss and Bryansk evacuation as Red forces rack up four clear victories yesterday along a 600 mile front.
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Berlin
Novorossish
Bryansk -Krasnograd
Associated Press
London
Ukraine
Krasnograd
Kharkov
Steadoast
Jotay Aas
Novorossisk
Black Sea
Causcass
Bryansk
Central Front
Bryanak
Moscow
Aue
Joseph Stalin
Dnieper
Novorossist
Ant
Novgorod Severski
White Russia
Lozovaya
Nosovita
Nezhin
Ome
Kiev
Eust
Novrogod Beverski
Novorostisk
Bryansic
Pennsylvania Lags In Third War Loan Drive
Pennsylvania trails the nation in the Third War Loan Drive as of September 27. The state has contributed about 331.2 million dollars, roughly 19 percent of its 1.75 billion quota, with Philadelphia at 10.03 million and Montgomery County around 8.91 million.
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Pennsylvania
Anies
Explosion at Norfolk Naval Air Station Harms Many
A powerful explosion at Norfolk Naval Air Station caused numerous casualties and destroyed several buildings. Initial reports vary on deaths and injuries, with hundreds affected, including many in critical condition, as fires followed the blast near a hangar and a truck loaded with fuel.
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Norfolk Naval Air Station
Norfolis
Norfolk
Pith
Naval Public Relations Office
Navy
High Air Station
War News Across Europe from Sept 17 Reports
A jumbled bulletin notes talks in Palermo about Italy declaring war on Germany. Yugoslav guerrilla radios report direct contact with the United States amid Allied advances into Italy. Finland's premier Linkomies hints at peace with Russia and withdrawal from the war. Mussolini and Farinacci at Cremona are cited as the fascist government’s provisional seat. Frank Knox and Leland Lavell arrive in Berlin for Navy public affairs briefings.
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Associated Press
London
Seni
Reuters
Stockholm
Switzerland
Ony
Palermo
Sicily
Italy
Germany
Washington
Yugoslavia
United States
Balkans
Finland
Edwin Vinkomies
Linkomies
England
Russia
New York
Benito Mussolini
Robert Farinacci
Cremona
Vichy Radio
CBS
Die
Pat
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Berlin
Leland P. Lavell
Ahint
Navy Public Inlysions Department
Allegheny Republicans Unite Behind Party Ticket
The Allegheny County GOP closes a divisive primary with unity behind the November ticket. Governor Martin, in his first press conference after Tuesday's voting, asserts party cohesion as key to campaign strength. Leaders include Commissioner John Herrin and Robert J. Corbett guiding factional groups.
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Hhrusissung
Allegheny County
Marin
Martin Waip- Hohe
Regilar
Commlaiuner
Johi
Roosevelt Says Allies Still Far From Victory
President Roosevelt told Congress the war remains far from won and warned there can be no let down. He said plans for great new blows at Germany and Japan include definite targets and landings in Europe and elsewhere. The president also noted Hitler left vulnerable spots in the fortress and promised to point them out in due time.
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Uy Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Japan
Europe
Congress
Roosevelt cites war costs and outputs to Congress
President Roosevelt told Congress the war to date cost 128 billion dollars and listed items produced and delivered since May 1940. The sample figures include 122000 airplanes, 349000 engines, 53000 tanks, 93000 artillery weapons, 9509000 small arms, 25042000000 rounds of ammunition, 1983000 trucks, 280 fighting ships and auxiliaries, and 13000 landing vessels.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Sees Long Battle in East and Steps Toward Demobilization
President Roosevelt warned of a difficult fight in the Orient with heavy losses likely before Japan’s power collapses. He suggested a Balkan focus for a future thrust and reported unrest and desire for peace in Romania Hungary Bulgaria Finland. He urged planning demobilization and economic protection for veterans while promoting broader international cooperation and the good neighbor policy as steps toward lasting peace.
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Orient
Japan
Roosevelt
Balkans
Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Pinland
Europe
Americas
Hiller
Germany
Blood Donor Drive Seeks 300 More Registrants for Sept Visit
The Red Cross chapter appeals for about 300 additional registrations to meet a three day blood donation quota for the Buffalo unit visit on September 27 28 and 29. Chairwoman Hat Cherry says around 320 have signed up so far and expects roughly two prospective donors per day to offset rejections. Registration is handled by Mrs Mildred Alfred at 28 West Parks Place or via the Pennsylvania Electric Company on North Center Street Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church hosts the drive with June donors eligible again this month. The unit aims to fill all slots before early next week to accommodate last minute changes and cancellations.
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Buffalo Mobie Blood Donor Service
Munday
Red Cross Chagter
Expressine Deen
Cherry
Blood Donor Service Committee
Journal
Enro
Mildred Alfred
Eminalities Episcopal Church
Alfred
West Parks Place
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Center Street
Red Cross
Buffalo
Comny
Chapter Ds
Blood donors needed as clubs aid bond drive
Americans victorious in Salerno battle as Nazi positions tighten. General Clark reports troops advancing ten miles inland with air and naval support, while German forces face a perilous choice of withdrawal or containment. Meanwhile community clubs launch a drive to recruit 300 blood donors to support the war effort.
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Salerno
Clark
Public still confused over air raid tests
The second daylight air raid drill in two weeks drew heavy traffic and confusion as pedestrians and drivers moved during the blackout. Walter H. Scott, Civilian Defense commander, urged strict observance of signals, with 128 wardens aiding the test and no violations reported by late afternoon. An additional note reports a quarterly aid payment of $16.41 to the Corry Hospital Association.
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Walter H. Scott
Civilian Defense Organization
Tragedy at Point Mine as Twelve Miners Die in Blast
In Harlan Kentucky on September 17 a mine explosion killed twelve of eighteen miners at the Three Point mine. Six survivors were rescued after a 12 hour effort as bodies lay near the tunnel entrances. Rescue crews battled gas while miners remained calm and prayed, expressing gratitude for being saved.
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Associated Press
Harlan
Ity
Three Point
Éme
Tasik Fo
Wu Jung
Eight Nazi Spies Indicted By Grand Jury At Detroit
Detroit press reports indictments by a federal grand jury charging eight individuals with conspiring to transmit photographs blueprints sketches and information relating to U S national defense to Nazi Germany. The group includes Grace Buchanan Dineen John Wilhelm Leonhardt Emma Leonhardt Theresa Bebrens Miaxianne Von Moltke William Thomas Walter Abt and Bertrand Hoffman with sixteen co conspirators named.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Nazi Germany
Budapest
Stockholm
Lisbon
U.S
John C. Lehr
Indictmen
Germareich
United States
Grace Buchanan-Dineen
Thorities
Cart
John Wilhelm Leonhardt
Emma Elise
Leonhardt
Theresa
T Bebrens
Miaxianne
von Moltke
Wits
Heinrich A. von Moltke
Wayne University
Pred William Thomas
Waler Joseph Abt
Romeo
Bertrand Stuart Hoffman
New York
Italians Ordered to Join Nazi Army at Swiss-Italian Front
German authorities were reported to roundup Allied prisoners released in Italy after Badoglio capitulation and order Italian troops to report for duty. The order, given to present themselves by 6 PM Italian time, was issued around Como and likely across German-occupied Italy.
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Fron
Tier
Italy
Retro Badoglio
Umy
Milan
Unnaturalized Philadelphia Man Denaturalized
A German born man named Christhas Mullen 43 who faced a petition charging he aided a suspect. He claimed to have known Hitler and described him as a swell fellow. He denaturalized yesterday in a U.S. district court with the matter pending.
Japanese Planes Downed in Wewak Raid
Allied headquarters report a major air strike on Wewak New Guinea with Liberators and fighters destroying 29 to 49 Japanese aircraft. Ground forces from Australian troops and others moved on Lae and nearby positions as Japanese losses mounted.
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Associated Press
Southwest Pacific
Lae
New Guinea
Malshunp
Wardrome
Bawuri' Plaation
Salamaua
Wewak
Douglas MacArthur
Weyalt
Boram
Wills
Frost Likely Across District Tonight
Weather bulletin reports a sharp drop in temperatures after morning showers with freezing conditions expected by nightfall. Officials caution motorists to prepare for frost and potential icy patches as the district cools rapidly.
Boy Suffers Severed Tendon in Farm Mishap
Fannery Vewels, 41, of HR D. J. Corry sustained a severed tendon in the middle finger of his left hand while at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell, assisting with an operation. He remained in hospital and may be discharged this afternoon.
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Fannery Vewels
D. J. Corry
Saventy
Mis
Harold Jewell
Bond Sales Day Held Monday Campaign Moves Briskly
The bond sales drive for the city continues with a Monday sales day coordinated by Klwatils Gittb and Jobe A Ulatt. Canvass HQs at City Hall and Richard Rossbacher’s office on Post Avenue will mobilize volunteers to reach every household, aiming to surpass a $1 051 500 goal as payroll deduction workers report strong support.
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Canyvass
Wurldsky Etnibs
Helm Eniishwt
Jobe A. Ulatt
Elty Om
Municipal Bilding
Richard Rossbacher
Pst
Elyanis
Bone Sales
Nox
Ueiiy
Sina
Opposition Rises Against Fathers Draft As House Debates
Washington reports rising House opposition to pre war fathers draft with senators leaning to let Gen Marshall have final say. testimony by Undersecretary Patterson fails to convince some lawmakers who call for a manpower overhaul. Marshall to testify Monday as Wheeler bill to delay inductions beyond January 1st faces uncertain support. Treasury notes Sept receipts and expenditures with total debt over 15 trillion dollars.
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Gen Marshall
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate Military Committee
George C. Marshall
Taf
Marshall
India
House Military Committee
Robert P. Patterson
Senate
Rep. Short
R-Mo
Sparkman
D-Ala
Selective Service
Fortresses pound U-boat base as RAF strikes Modane
Allied communique reports a junction forming between the American Fifth Army and British Eighth Army along the Salerno front. German efforts to push the line back were halted as Allied forces recaptured Albanelta and closed in from Taranto to Agropoli, signaling a squeeze maneuver against German forces. The RAF conducted heavy bombing of the Modane area, disrupting rail channels through the Alps used for reinforcements.
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Roger Greend
Prews
Salerno
Bernarel le Mern
Zomery
Algiers
Mark W. Clark
Nuwuniqqtte
Eisenhower
Lnemy
Clark
Albanelta
Valla Della Lucania
Agropoli
Taranto
Thalian
Gla Lee
Anc
Berlin
RAB
Modane
Alps
Tanis Cam
Fealy
Riviera
Bert
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5Th Army
Allegheny Gop's United
Allot Hospital Aid
F. Clair Hoes
Corry Hospital
Amaznn
Frost
Mwanis
Treasury
The
RAF
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