Roosevelt seeks second major lend-lease appropriation
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress to authorize a second large lend-lease appropriation near 6 billion dollars to supply Axis foes with arms materials and food. Officials expect a total around 6 billion. House vote anticipated soon as measures tied to tax reform proceed. Defense and economic agencies coordinate with Am tog Trading Corp for $100 million in strategic materials.
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Roosevelt
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Senate
Russia
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Defense Supplies Corporation
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United States
Air Force Officials Slam World Power Question
In New Orleans two top U S air officials say American air power is strong enough to resist any assault. Robert A Lovett assistant secretary of war for air and Major General Henry H Arnold chief of the army air forces arrived after a Louisiana Texas maneuver. They refused to quote directly on U S air power but asserted its equipment is among the best and personnel superb.
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Tees Press
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Twoigh
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Robert A. Lovett
United Air Power
Vnupruidte
Special Session on Federal Rental Return to Schools
A special meeting will convene at 8 o'clock this evening to consider a proposal from the Federal Works Administration on rental return to the Corry School District from the Fairhaven Housing Development. The city frame is stated to align with federal agency terms, ensuring proportionate return to the district and county.
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Sunch
Federal Works Administration
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Russia Plans Largest Reserve Army in History
Moscow dispatch says Soviet sources announce a new defense decree broadening compulsory military training to create the largest reserve army ever. Under Stalin’s order civilians aged 36 to 50 will be required to prepare for service in a civilian army as part of strengthening Russia’s resistance.
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Russia
Associated Press
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Striking Power Workers Halts Lights In Kansas City
Sept 14 workers at Kansas City Power and Light and Sheffield Steel Corporation defied a national mediation board plea and kept plants running, while Sheffield announced mill closures affecting defense orders. The four hour blackout stopped lights, power, and streetcar service, with 15 arrests reported as plants, including 180 Skelton crews and 900 additional workers, faced disruption.
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Kansas City
Striki Ny Power House
National Mediation Board
Skelton
Kansas
City Power and Licht
Tnperation
Khaas City
Wife of Kidnap Victim's Wife Dies by Own Hand
Denver report says Mrs. Charles Boettcher, wife of the man held by kidnappers in 1933, killed herself with a .38 revolver shortly after consulting a physician by phone about whether a quart of liquor could kill her. Her body was found in a locked bedroom, dressed in a quilt. The coroner noted the victim had long illness.
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Associated Press
Denver
Charles Boettcher
Gus Economy
Blond
South Daswell Tanck
US Navy confirms convoys aid to protect Atlantic cargoes
The United States Navy disclosed that Atlantic convoys and other measures are safeguarding British-bound cargoes across 2000 miles of the North Atlantic as Axis threats loom. Navy Secretary Knox said no half measures are used while a raider hunt targets a possible South Pacific vessel near the Galapagos. President Roosevelt reaffirmed the defensive waters policy and the aim to protect all shipping under Allied protection.
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Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
United States Navy
Germany
Erich Reeder
United States
Reich
Navy
Ennox
North Atlantic
Teeland
Knox
Galapagos Islands
South Pacific
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Thessale
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Congress
Administration
Mishandling of torpedo blamed for Swedish destroyer loss
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 16. Explanations point to mishandling of a torpedo as the cause of explosions that sank three modern Swedish destroyers. Reports also cite a boiler explosion aboard the destroyer Goteborg, with further damage to Blas Horn and Kles Ugglar at their anchorage near Harsfjarden. Officials gave no definitive disaster version as the toll count remained tentative.
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Kles Ugglar
Harsfjaerden
Dewit
Oakley Avenue Established by Ordinance in City Session
In a special session on Wednesday the city approved initial readings for Bill No. 673 to establish Oakley avenue as a forty foot wide public thoroughfare running from Center Street to the western boundary of the federal property. The move enables water service for the Palrhayn Housing Development and formal dedication of the former entrance to the federal grounds. Oakley avenue will be formally taken over after the necessary steps, with Corry Whler Supply Co planning a line from its Center Street main to the housing development and a master water meter arrangement for the complex.
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Legionclosure confab seeks support for FDR and policy
Milwaukee September 18 The American Legion closes its 22nd national convention with a bitter vote on arms aid and Soviet Russia policy. Delegates pledge to back President Roosevelt's defense efforts while opposing direct help to Russia. The convention also favors repealing neutrality laws to allow U S troops where needed to keep war away from American shores. Leadership race for the next commander pits Lynn A Stambaugh and Edward Scheiberling with Stambaugh favored by the Legion kingmakers.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
American Legion
Roosevelt
Soviet Russia
Germany
Russia
America
Milo J. Warner
Toledo
Lynn A. Stambaugh
Fago
N. D
Edward Scheiberling
Albany
N. Y
Stambaugh
Legion
Ex Postmaster Silberg Paroled on Five Year Probation
William A Silberg former postmaster of Ridgway was placed on probation for five years by Judge Nelson McVicar after pleading guilty to embezzling four thousand one hundred dollars in money order funds. He must also pay costs totaling twenty three dollars.
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Ridgway
Frese
Pittsburgh
William A. Silberg
Nelson McVicar
Ralberg
Bulgaria and Turkey May Soon Enter War
Asschaleg reports in the Middle East a sequence of moves signaling Bulgaria and Turkey could join the broader conflict. Bulgarian mobilization is described as urgent amid Russia tensions, while Ankara receives word of British artillery massing toward the Turkish border via Syria. Russia warns Bulgaria against German exploits, and London reports an Italian attempt to sail ships under Bulgarian flag through the Dardanelles. The British ambassador in Ankara is said to have made representations to Turkey.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Vichy Radio
Russia
Ankara
Syria
London
Dardanelles
Fatal on Road Job Report From Warren Pa
Elmer Leech a 37 year old employee of The Tri State Engineering Company of Washington Pa was killed today when struck by a truck on a construction project near Warren Pa Lowrey cleared the truck driver Perry Bishop 23 of Union City saying Leech stepped in front of the machine He was the son of Mr and Mrs J B Leech of Biupert W Va
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Associated Press
Warren
Elmer
Leech
Tri-State Engineering Comnery
Washington, Pa
Henderson reverses price stand to grant boost
Price Administrator Leon Henderson reversed his stance and approved a price increase after producers supplied data supporting the rise. He warned dealers that defying orders would not be tolerated and secured an assurance that no further price actions would occur without prior Office of Price Administration consultation and approval.
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Leon Henderson
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Office of Price Administration
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Pennsylvania
Henderson
Lab board grants Colfax plant union bargaining rights
The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board designated Workers Organizing Committee Local 117 as exclusive bargaining agent for hourly workers at Colfax plant of Duquesne Light Company. 157 employees voted for the union, 6 for the Independent Association for Employees, and 6 voted against representation. The order becomes absolute unless exceptions are filed by the company.
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Duqnesne
Light Company
Duquesne Light
One Accuit tal One Conviction In Local Cases
Erie county court heard several local cases with one conviction and one acquittal. Matthew Snedden of Brockway formerly Corry faced drunken driving charges and was convicted after jury deliberation, receiving a county prison sentence. Beardsley of Concord township was acquitted of assault and battery charges. Other cases referenced include Bruno Gustinso charged with malicious mischief and witnesses recalled to Erie for September term.
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Matthew Snedden
Brockway
Corry
Nick
Snedden
Eitts
Owit Sotfrnof
J. Beardsley
Concord Township
Elton Darrow
Q'y
Gulli
Erie
Bruno Gustinso
Berlin train plows into crowd killing eighteen
Berlin September 18 a limited train plowed through a crowd waiting for a receipt. Eighteen persons were killed and many injured as the crowd gathered on the track reserved for the limited. Bomb explosions in Nanking and Canton killed about thirty on September 14, near the Malden anniversary.
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Associated Press
Morayin
DNE
Jeen
Nanking
Canton
Japan
South Center Street Lights In Operation Soon
Work advances on a project at the intersection of Seay and Center streets to install poles and suspension equipment for traffic signals. Local inspector Robiett Desmond leads the installation, facing complications from new poles and cross street connections, with the aim to improve east west traffic flow and safety. The city plans to replace Washington South outcome lights along Main Street to align with the new system, awaiting final approvals.
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Washington
Housing staff enjoys dinner at Paithofen project update
At a dinner of FP Snyder Construction foremen and government engineers, reports showed construction about sixty percent complete with all phases progressing. Thomas Z. McGoy outlined progress and issues as John Knudsen acted as toastmaster. next weekly gathering planned. In Altoona, Republican leaders headlined by Joseph W. Martin Jr and Governor Arthur James Read prepared to honor party figures at a state testimonial dinner.
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Fotsiiy Development
FP Snyder Construction Company
Genenal Contractors
Rite
Seinorly
Om Times
Laws Crew
Thomas Z. McGoy
Tranager
Fe Wien Oy
John Knudsen
GOP
Altoona
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Arthur H. James
Paxt
James F. Torrance
New Tax Bill Hits Average Citizens in Dozen Ways
Washington September 18 The new revenue bill approved by the Senate and awaiting Roosevelt signature would affect the average citizen in many ways. A married man with a $3 000 income would pay taxes under a simplified return about 54 dollars, while the standard form could vary with charitable deductions and expenses. The bill would cause taxes to begin long before the return period, with further details to be continued on page four.
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Assoomnea
Washington
Anal Senate
Roosevelt
Nazi forces storm Kronstadt outskirts amid Leningrad siege
German troops reportedly invested a fortified park and seized 119 pillboxes near Leningrad as the Kronstadt naval base remained under threat, while Allied dispatches claim Hitler’s forces advanced toward Sevastopol. Soviet losses included three troop transports, a destroyer, two submarines and four torpedo boats.
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Pennsylvanian Wins High Odd Fellows Honors
Russell J. Paterson of Harrisburg was named general commandant of the Patriarchs Militant. Mrs. Patterson was elected president of the Patriarchs Militant Ladies Auxiliary as the organization holds its international convention in Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines
Russell J. Paterson
Harrisburg
Patriarchs Militant
Patterson
Ladies Auxiliary
Erie man rescued after sleeping on tracks
Victor A. Tuttle, of 219 East Eleventh Street, Erie, was found asleep about ten thirty last night on the tracks near the PH railroad yard, ten feet from a locomotive. He was rescued by the crew of train No. 07 and later jailed after a court hearing, serving a ten dollar fine or ten days in jail.
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Erie
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