Allies Reach Arnhem as Reds Press Baltic Front
Soviet forces drive toward Tapa near Tallinn and push from Rakvere toward the Baltic coast while expanding a vast encircling operation in Transylvania. German resistance on the Riga flank falters as Third Baltic Army tightens its hammering attack and Red Army units close on Oradea, threatening rail links and border defenses.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Tapa
Tallinn
Rakvere
Pinnish Gut
Helsinki
Res Ae
Budapest
Aumgary
Aintishing
Govorov
Estoulins
Estoniia
Gurmar
Park
Baltic
Vulga
Estonia-Latvia
Tyan Maslennikov
Baltic Army
Oradea
Butter rationing to start in December, continue next spring
The War Food Administration announced no butter for government purchase will be set aside starting December and through spring. Domestic output, affected by seasonal lows, will keep butter on the market short for the rest of the year. In Europe, German forces renew pressure near Alsace Lorraine as tanks clash, while Brussels reports Premier Fierlot’s government has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Washington
War Fond Administration
Deober
Tuller
Vivilians
WHA
Novena Mission Opens Sunday at St Thomas
The Little Flower of Tess will open a novena mission at St Thomas Church this Sunday with 7:30 pm services conducted by Jesuit Father Thomas Stokes from St Joseph's Monastery. Masses are 7 am and 8:25 am daily with mission instructions after the last Mass. Evening services include sermon rosary prayers and benediction ending Sunday evening October 1 with closing exercises and a pew blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. ‘Thomas
Chitrch
Hey
Thomas Stokes
St. Joseph's Monastery
Philadelphia
Roges
British Troops Sweep Deep Into Rich Po Valley
Eighth army forces penetrated the Po valley after seizing Rimini, pushing through strong German defenses. American units also seized a vital road junction in the Gothic line heartland, threatening a collapse of the German defenses as Allied armored and air power bombarded the region. Rimini’s fall shifted the line eastward, enabling rapid advance into Lombard and Emilia regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Eighth Army
Fimbit
Lie Fih
Firengualu
Albert Kesselring
Rimini
Firenguola
Bologna
Three Corry Residents Injured In Erie Car Crash
Three Corry residents were injured Friday at 4 30 pm when the car they rode in crashed into a curb at Wayne Park near 6th and East avenues. Prances Ross, 33, of West Main Street, is at Hamet hospital with a fractured shoulder along with her husband Donald, 45, who has a knee injury. Howard Crandall, 28, driver of the car, is being treated for injuries. A fourth person, Charles Tribe, was transported to Hast avenue but did not remain at the scene. An ambulance took the injured to the hospital.
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Erie Brie
Corry
Wayne Park
6Th
East Avenue
Prances Ross
West Men Street
Cory
Hamet Hospital
Donald
Howard Crandall
West
Massive U S Fleet Unchallenged Off Philippines
U S carrier planes staged a sweeping attack on Manila area bases including Clark, Nichols, Cavite, and Manila Bay. The raid reportedly sank multiple enemy ships and destroyed numerous aircraft while the U S fleet remained unchallenged. The operation, led by Admiral Halsey and Mitscher, followed by Tokyo's martial law claim and a large-scale carrier response.
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Associated
Pasa
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
America
Manila
U. S. Heet
Philippines
Corregidor
Clark Pier
Nichols Pield
Cavite
Ma‘wil
Sully
United States
William #. Halsey, Jr
Marc A. Mitscher
Lrge
Mitscher - Halsey
Philippine
Pases
Mindanao
Tokyo Radio
Torning
Tokyo
Jose P. Lengel
Palaus
Nimitz
Pele- Us
Peleus
Sim
Pacific
Polellii
Appointment of Robert Brockman as forester at salary
The Department of Forests and Walers appointed Robert L Brockman of Corry as an advanced forester at a similar salary of 462? The notice is dated in Harrisburg and credits Associated as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brockman
Rom Harrieburg
Department of Forests and
Walers
Robert L. Brockman, Corry
Roosevelt Reveals Plans Of Allies To Aid Italy
President Roosevelt disclosed plans from the Quebec conference as Churchill and Allied leaders study gradual steps to restore Italy. he noted progress at Dumbarton Oaks on security talks and wartime alliance aims. He outlined forthcoming talks on Italian rehabilitation and warned no solution yet on some strategic issues.
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Roosevelt
Italy
Associated Press
Washington
Quebec
Churchill Develwl
Domebusion Oaks
U S Bombers Hit Targets in Kassel Area
London reports that American heavy bombers attacked industrial targets behind the Siegfried Line in Kassel, a Prussian rail center. Medium bombers hit Ehrang Gerolstadt and Pronsfeld rail centers while Creche forest near Boulogne was bombed. Weather hampered operations. Allied planes from the Mediterranean reported activity at Bres and Salonika.
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Associated Press
London
Industra
Kassel
Arnhem
Folland
Reich
Ehrang
Gerol- Stel
Pronsfeld
Hie
Mvasion of
Holland
Creche
Boulogne
Salonika
Wich
Six Protests on Proposed Local Airline System
Erie reports six transportation firms protested a plan by John J Koeak and Steve Stusenko to run feeder air routes serving cities across Pennsylvania New York and Ohio. Protesters include Greyhound Lines Skyways Harmon y Lines and others citing impact on existing services across Corry Meadville Warren Kane Scranton Allentown Wilkes Barre Bethlehem Altoona Pittsburgh Greensburg Johnstown and Harrisburg areas.
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Associated Press
Erie
Corline
Wility Commission
Dames
Adams
John J. Koeak
Steve Stusenko
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
Skyways
The
Westridge Transportation System
Edward “Motor
Trsnall Corp
Harmony Lines
Tne
Corry
Meadville
Warren
Janice Graham Acquitted on All Murder Charges
Sept 22 Mercer. Janice Graham, former maid at Everett Wilson dairy farm, is acquitted on all three murder charges tied to the shotgun slayings of Catherine Wilson and Robert McKay and the strangling of Helen Wilson. The seven jurors deliberated 1 1/2 hours before verdict. Graham sobbed briefly, then thanked the jury.
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Associated Press
Mercer
Janice Graham
Everett Wilson
Daniee
Major Graham
Catherine Wilson
Robert McKay
Helen Wilson
George A. Rowley
Nive Woiden
Rowley
Dudge Rowley
Graham
David
Donovan Henty
Sampson
Union City Draft Evader Is Held
Union City draft evader Bawin W. sani off Wasar... reported by the Corry and Walon City Wrath board as failing to chow to for Induction into the seemed forces. He was placed under arrest by U.S. deputy marshals and arraigned in Erie before a commissioner. Held in Erie county jail in bail of $1,000, he will await the March term of court for trial. Miller indicted by federal grand jury. Venango youth on probation after suspended sentence. Walter G. Bickel of Copperstown convicted but mercy recommended after testimony of his conscience and religious beliefs.
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Bawin
W. Sani
Ofujuyiywasyi
Corry and Walon City
U. S
Erie
Erie County
Miller
Fie Iooal
Venango County
Walter G. Bickel
Copperstown
Aris
Plans Complete for Big Ajax Event
Deroralers at the Ajax Tron Works finish last minute arrangements for a major event tomorrow when the Maritime Commission will award the "M" pennant to the local industry. Decorators from Pittsburgh prepare the plant, caterers arrive for a luncheon and a 10 guest dinner at the Country Club, with open plant tours at 2 o'clock and ceremonies at 9:30 in the shop yard. The plant inspection for adults only will be followed by many out of town visitors arriving by morning trains. Howard LeRoy Vickery and Allen D. Marleyn lead a Washington group, with Secretary Chesnut from Harrisburg en route. Additional groups come from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toledo, and Springfield, Ill.
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Deroralers
Ajax Tron
Corey Country
Maiitmne Commission
Pittsburgh
Howard LeRoy Vickery
Maritime Commission
Allen D. MarLeyn
Direc
Uber Commission
Washington
Chesnut
Department of Belief and
Tndustry
Harrisbore
State Administration
New York
Philadelphia
Pitttsburgh
Toledo
Springfield
Dba
War Prisoners Convoy Passes Through Cory J
A convoy of 21 Army trucks escorted by three Jeeps moved through Cory J on Route 6 carrying German prisoners of war to North East to replace those who went to Brice Lakeside Hotel ramp. Guards aboard each truck, traffic signals ignored, and the lead jeep sounded a siren as the column proceeded amid armed escorts. A similar AP dispatch from Baltimore notes plans to end a strike by about 200 prisoners at Erie fruit plants, with captives at North East, Pa. The Army said workers would be replaced to prevent work stoppage and ensure continued processing.
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Ger
North Blast
Brice
Cnrline
Ve Wees
Bull
Sheffield
Warren County
Reynold
Ah North
Shemnfield Wood Eutting
Corey
Wach Tuk
Baltimore
Third Service Command
North East
Erie
Army Sai
Uniter
Hes Anny
Brovost
Reds Reported Across Vistula in Warsaw Battle
London dispatch reports General Bor of the Polish government in exile announcing that Russian forces crossed the Vistula and linked with Polish defenders in Warsaw. The frontline reached Zalihorz and Mokatow districts as German units were pinned down.
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Oy Msaweraten
London
Bor
Polis
Warsaw
Vistula
Zalihorz Wi Mokatow
Saylous Square
Towarewa
Viluzvh
Corry youth captured, wounded, recaptured by Americans
The Corry boy, a machine gunner with an infantry unit, was wounded and captured by German forces. He remained in enemy hands for two days before American action freed him and he was rushed to an Army hospital in England for treatment. Parents report near full recovery with a brief rest period expected before return home.
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Carry
Pic
Hoge Amy
Merlé Amy
Corry
D~vance
U. S
England
Amy
Paratroopers Open Path to Ruhr Drive
Allied forces press toward the Ruhr as British and American paratroopers and ground troops push from Nijmegen toward Arnhem. Reports say the Arnhem bridge area remains contested while the Allied air assault tightens the encirclement and links with airborne units.
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London
Arnhem
Ruhr
Arohel
Nijmegen
Win Rhine
Waal
Germah
Fron
Third Army
Normandy
Thal
Referses
Reich
Berlin
First Airborne Division
Hollande
BBC
Mors
CBS
Herman
Rameke
Goo
Brest
England
Prisnes
Boueville
Ieee
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Transylvania
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Reichs
Brussels Radio
Thibert Fierlot
Novena Mission
ST. Thomas
Gothic Line
Cavite Naval Base
Clark
Nichols Field
Marines
Peleliu
Dumbarton Oaks
Ponethioe
Timtehay
Germany
Bib
U.S
Selonika
PAC
Union City
Ajax
Cory J
Eeps
City
Roger Amy
Pottan
Jenemy
Associated Frons Supreme Headquarters
Aled
Arabesa Bill Land
Miles C. Dempsey
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