Devaluation of Pound Sends Britain Into Crisis
A 30.5 percent pound devaluation shocks Britain as Labour slashes the currency to 2.80 dollars. Banks and stock exchanges close worldwide, Europe and Asia rush to adjust, and Cripps calls for a dollar‑driven plan to restore self sufficiency amid unemployment fears. Continued on Page Three.
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London
Londo Stock Exchange
France
Moltane
Greeve
Olen Wort Capsuais
Emereniy Keasiony
Britain
Cripps
Ouy
Eamn
Beilain
Auto wreck on Pennsylvania crossing injures four
In Ol City Liverly district at 6 30 pm a southbound par freight train struck a passing automobile. Four occupants including CMrevieve 28 and a child managed to escape the wreck though one passenger narrowly avoided the tracks. Conductor George Bond aided in the response as damage was limited to a few broken boards on the car’s pilot.
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Liverly
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ry Lilile
Cmrevieve
Tess
Yor
Qosevern
George Bond
Livould
Poe
Ervey
Pegcini Terccamoline
Myers
Lower Dollar Prices Seen in Global Devaluation Market
Early reports from New York indicate lower dollar prices may follow the weekend devaluation of foreign currencies. Businessmen say international price shifts depend on how far devaluations spread and government controls, with no clear forecast for the next weeks or months.
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New York
Briin
Mainhain
Erie Boy Loses Leg In Route 19 Truck Crash
Four escape unharmed as a truck leaving Route 19 near Waterford overturned in foggy conditions. Howard Tsner of Erie, 9, drove the truck. his wife and children were aboard. A boy passenger lost a leg, another was treated for injuries. State police investigate possible reckless driving charges.
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Union City
Ai Acciden
Waterford
Sabrnday
Bine Torry
Howard Tsnen
Erie
Wario
MrseIsner
Union Sty Hospital
Vineemt
Ai Erie
Rich Uit Ellis
Joseph Bis
Avi
Suishap
Erle
Watnford
Pollet
Registration drive begins as parties and veterans push turnout
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania registration books opened today for qualified voters to decide on a proposed 800 million soldier bond and other November issues. Veterans and party groups plan door to door campaigns to maximize turnout across the state. The drive aims to set a new all time registration high, possibly surpassing 1980 records.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Hans
Commonwealth
Ochiber
Known Dead in Ship Blaze Now Reported as 121
Toronto residents report the Noronic blaze has raised the death toll to 121 as divers search sunken cabins. Canadian officials fear many unaccounted survivors may have perished in their homes. Most passengers were American and a national morgue and funeral services are being organized.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
Naronic
Red Crows
W.S. Stanbury
Red Grass
United States
K. R. Marshall
Canada Steamship Lines
Noronic
Sabin
Marshall
St. Michael's Cathedral
James Cardinal McGuigan
Taranto
Vale Une Pari
Coliseum
Im Taronto
Ministerial Association
Willard Brewing
Diilect Church of Canada
All Toronto
Holss
Senate approves Truman’s pick for federal trade commissioner
The Senate voted 44 to 25 to confirm John Caton as federal trade commissioner. Caton, 69, a former Indianapolis and Washington newspaperman, has held various government posts and now directs formation for the Cooperative League of the U.S. with headquarters in Washington.
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Associated Peas
Washington
Senate
Truman
John] Caton
Carson
Indianapols
Cooperative League of the U. 5
Cort
Miners Walkout Tops Nation as Car Crash Toll Rises
A wet road crash injures several, with two killed and others hurt after a Buffalo bound car skids on Route 11:40. Robert Denalson 20 Williamsville and Huvert Klein 21 Williamsville are among the injured. Donaigon hospitalized. Authorities blame slippery pavement as the second car spins and a sedan veers off.
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Iran
R. D
Corry
Dilucette
Houser
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Airs Pha
Sparta Fair Draws 3000 Attendees at Community Event
The Spartansboro Community Fair concluded Saturday with well over 3000 people on the grounds. Master of ceremonies Guy Pish called it the most successful of the 28 fairs. An ox roast drew crowds and a colorful parade moved through the streets. Judges included Mrs Monde Barthes Corry Miss Patricia Murray Meadville A Wilhelm and Dse EL Jackson Genbeville. Winners across classes featured best school float eighth grade senior class best group float Friendly Neish hors Chub Spatin Grange Juvenile Grange. Best decorated bicycle Mary Ghorwood Prechtie Diemer Biles Edwards Betisadelle horse and riders Tan Geer Ivan Geer Esther Allen Best homies fat Sharnness Chin Smith Neal Suotten oldest Iudy Eljn Sturdevant 46 didest man Joseph Chelteer 90. Continued on Page Three.
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Spartansboro
Guy Pish
Ceremones
Pushihe
Monde Barthes
Corry
Patricia Murray
Meadville
A. Wilhelm
Dse EL Jacksor
Genbeville
Onder
Neishhors Chub
Spatin Grange
Bes
Mary Ghorwood
Prechtie
Diemer
Biles Edwards
Betisadelle
Tan Geer
Ivan Geer
Esther Allen
Fat Sharnness
Chin Smith
Neal Suotten
Iudy
Eljn Sturdevant
man—Joneph Chelteer
Findley Lake bids opened for razing Swartz Mall site
Piney Lakes Property Owners meet at Fi ley Lake Fire Hall at 8 pm to open bids on razing the old Swartz Mall and other structures bought by the Find Profit group from Terry Swarlewl Sherman. The group reportedly rebuilt gates near the lake area while police note water flow changes around the site.
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Avcuviablon
Filey Lake
Swartz Mall
Terry Swarlewl Bherman
Jusk
Chntrn T Ie
Train Wreck Injures 50 in Newton North Carolina
Associated Press reports a six car and locomotive derailment of a Southern Railway passenger train near Newton North Carolina. About 50 people were injured with some trapped in cars and others rushed to General Hospital for treatment.
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N. Carolina
Associated Prese
Newton N. C
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Asn
Omer
VHS
Wevokaye
Newton Bra
Akuwt
Chariots
Shani Aabula
Newton Ptartion
Sid Tie Cy” Damit
Lynn
Ernban
Uammvlanom
Piesing Arbauree
Alwerhy
Pastiesihye Hospital
Tu Napaell
Tate
Bale Bury
N.C
Astresville
Local program features nine quartets in Jamestown event
The Jamestown chapter hosts a Saturday local program at the Seniun High School auditorium, drawing nine quartet performances. Audience members praised the indoor concert and the varied routines, with soloists and duets highlighted by community leaders and sponsors.
Commodity Prices Decline Amid Pound Devaluation Effects
Prices across commodities fell as traders reacted to Britain's pound devaluation. Wool futures hit the limit down on the New York exchange, while rubber and natural rubber eased. September prices slipped to 47.25 cents per pound. market activity remained subdued at openings in New Orleans and New York.
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Bras
Sinagare
Tidon
Talton
Wilkes
Tle Opeuine
New Orleans
New Yorks
Ward's Store Names New Manager In Olean Move
Hugh Barnett, longtime Montgomery Ward executive with Army service, arrives from Olean to manage Ward's in town. He replaces Robert Tusnel after a year and a half. Barnett and wife plan home setup once housing found. Also announced is M D Shams promoted to district manager with Sleamis moving to Jamaica 1. T. duties.
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Hugh Barnel
Mie Mangonery Ward Aid Co
Olean
Toval Ballet
Barat
Pollans
W. Va
Robert Tusnel
Mumser
Tirner
Caine ‘Ayer
Montgomery Ward
Nem
Hoston
Steubenville
New Kensington
Beaver Pauls
Barnett
M.D. Shams
Sleamis
Wie Jamaicay 1. T
Are
Thie Lanwest
Fhe Cihain
Displaced Families Recount Escape From Reds to America
A Bre Huey Bowman pastor at St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church relates how displaced families, fleeing Soviet and German atrocities, settled at the Clarence Rhinehart farm in Tor peda after wartime moves across Britain and Germany. Albert and family members tell of separation and eventual arrival in America, aided by army refugees programs and local help.
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Bre Huey S Bowman
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Alinah Ally
Albert
iAiBor
Om T
le Naas
Baltadlin
Irene
Barre
Shalin
Danial
Welmar 1
Almaressy Army
Horn
America
Dusby
Hanau
Fenny
Special Dates Set For Registration
County commissioners Mrs. Lloyd Stowe and Miss May Dempsey announce special registration dates at the Montol building on Wednesday September 28 and Friday September 30. The mass registration will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day and again from 7 to 9 pm. The special registration will give all voters a chance to register for the first time or update address details.
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Muntol
Bal
Lloyd Stowe
Misy
May Dempsey
Steel Industry Talks Move Toward Pension Settlement
Washington sources report talks between Ching steel leaders and union officials, led by Philip Murray, to avert a strike by about 1000 workers. The talks focus on pension disputes with government conciliation. U S Steel proposes social insurance costs while opposing full pension funding. The White House may intervene if necessary as the parties seek a nonbinding board recommendation.
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Washington
Philip Murrey
CTO
Nes
Cyrus
Ching Ula
U.S. Steel
Benjamin F. Fairless
Fairless
Murray
U. S. Steel
Truman
Chine
Actor Frank Morgan Dies in Sleep at 58
The veteran stage and film actor Frank Morgan passed away in his sleep at 58. His wife Alma, after noticing he stopped breathing, summoned help but medical aid failed. Morgan's latest film was The Stratton Story in which he played a supporting role.
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Frank Morgan
Holly
Jaush
Alma
Stratton Story
Besshell Sosut
Miners Stage Widespread Work Stoppage in UMW Protest
Angry miners in Pennsylvania and nearby states walk off the job in support of pension and welfare benefits. UMW President John L. Lewis ordered suspensions prompting a weekend stoppage and a slogan No pensions no work. Many mines idle as leaders predict full effectiveness tonight with only scattered workers showing up.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Te Hatton
United Mile
UMW
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Aew
Penaaglj Yaniy
West Virginia
United “States Slee Corporation
H.C. Brick Coke Company
U. S. Steel
Fie Sor
Gilberto Goal Company
I Sehutyl
Pita
Conlin
Washington
Alabarma
William Mitch
Mississippi
Oxseral
Inesch Tinke
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Quartel
Stnwley
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Jamestown
Barker Thew
Lory Schick
Warren
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Leo Howlett
Tosil
Cheong
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Mie
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Willem Leaby
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Philipp Murray
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