Extensive Wartime News From Erie County and Beyond
A cross section of late wartime events spans accidents, arrests, aviation, relief planning, price controls and local crime. Sullivan suffers a head blow after a near-fatal fall near Erie tracks. a New Jersey suspect linked to a Chevrolet theft is sought. Three students are alleged to have flying lessons at Youngsville airport, including Miss Margaret Tripp, SPARS enlistment noted. A surge in robberies prompts local police activity while the Office of Price Administration orders six month bicycle sale record retention. The War Labor Board clarifies pay during V-E Day closures. Food surplus rather than shortages emerge as submarines decline. WAC assignments near, counterfeit coupons case grows in St Marys, Johnsonburg and Enid districts. Defense Plant Corporation tool disposal test auction near, Pa. courtings report Missinger’s sentence. Cleveland hosts Phil Spitalny’s Hour of Charm for tenth anniversary. chestnut blight affects second-growth trees in the local area.
B 29s Pound Enemy Bases in Manchuria War Update
B 29s strike Manchuria bases while other planes sink a 10,000 ton Japanese tanker and damage a 3,000 ton freighter in Dutch Celebes. Bombers hit airfields on Ceram and Ambon as Nimitz reports heavy enemy losses on Peleliu and Angaur with U.S. forces reinforcing Peleliu Marines for a major northwestern clash.
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Iage Oneion Commission
Philippines
Dutch Celebes
Ceram
Nimitz
Peleliu
Angaur
B1st
Answers to editorial quiz include Paris France and Wharton
Answers to the editorial page quiz list correct responses. Items reference Paris France Atlas Edith Wharton Chicago Soviet Russia Major gold silver England Jean Laffite Lieutenant colonel.
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Paris
France
Atlas
Edith Wharton
Chicago
Soviet Russia
Silver
England
Jean Laffite
Neutenant
Farmer Died Under Train Near Route 00 Crossing
Gerry Sept 26 The body of Eversit B Barstow 61 a farm hand employed near here was found on the New York Central tracks near the Route 00 crossing with the head severed Authorities believe he was struck by a southbound freight as he walked between the rails Prank W Lyon of this Village found the mangled body about 140 feet west of the crossing and notified Constable Raymund Johnson The coroner Samuel T Bowers reported the clothes ripped and a belt pocketbook with identification The coroner issued certificate of accidental death
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Gerry
Eversit
B. Barstow
Hear
New York Central
W. Lyon
Lyon
Raymund Johnson
Johnson
Samuel T. Bowers
Sid the
Nan
Battle Raging to Open Ruhr Gateway
Allied forces continue pressure toward the Ruhr as bombers are shot down and escorts engage, with British and Canadian units driving into Germany from the Netherlands. American troops repel German counterattacks near Aachen while advancing toward the Saar region and Moselle valley amid heavy fighting and strategic crossings.
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Ruhr
Holland
Germany
Reichswald
Kleve
Essen
Fts
Krupp
Supreme Headquarters
Turnhout
Antwerp‘Turnhout Canal
Antwerp
Berlin
Bertogenbosch
Eindhoven
First Army
Aachen
Rotgen Xres
Adchen
Chateau Salins
Druze
Metz
Third Army
Saar
Hisenhower
Nancy
Moselle
Fortes
Minde Gaing
Bernamenti
Edward D. Ball
Dinze
Sparta Fair Winners Honored and Returning Service Men
A Sparta community gathering previews fair prizes and honors returning service men. Members urge attendees to bring service addresses for Christmas boxes, noting past mail gaps. Post meetings announce prize results in room, baking, sewing, and canning categories. Furloughed servicemen Lt. Allen Webb and Ph M Ralph Webb Jr highlighted with local visits and future overseas plans.
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SPAR
Onsbu Revocon
Victory Lub
Wola Yous
Haya Ob
Esata
Alton Southwick
Lucy Morris
Lynton Wills
Gerald Edwards
Rosella ‘Whitney
Asman
Corry
Wilma Burlingame
Jesse Goodwill
Charles ‘Thompson
Donald Newbold
Allen Webb
Sioux City
Town
Ralph Webb, Jr
Camp Bainbridge
Ralph Webb
Reading
Genel Roller
Kingsport
Tenn
T. P. Watson
East Aurora
N. Y
Leola
Mel Ghaughey
Buffalo
H. F. Stranahan
D.D. Stranahan
Lyle Stranahan
Jack Clarl
Jo Boutwell
Hiram Johnson
Webb
Southwest Pacific
Army Air Forces
Stuttgart
Ark
Ralph ‘Webb
Navy
Sampson
Hospital Corps
Bainbridge
Margaret Mortis
D. V.kinney
Oi City
David Smith
Berry Tillotson
Tillotson Corners
Momis Bradley
Conneault Lake
Steadman
Yom Kippur Observed Tomorrow in Jewish Community
The Yom Kippur observance will take place on Wednesday September 27 with a Kol Nidre eve service in the synagogue. The item notes Jewish thought on sin, moral regeneration, and contrasts Biblical ideals with scientific progress, referencing community reflections. Mayville reports no new polio cases. Chautauqua County and Jamestown health authorities list 66 total cases.
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Herbert Spencer
Mayville
Chautauqua County
Jamestown
Falling bags kill girl in Dunkirk factory mishap
Deraldine Shula 19, daughter of Meg and Mrs William Shilw of Sheridan, died in a factory accident at the old Continental Radistar plant. She was buried beneath a pile of 100 pound bags while two workers shouted a warning. Coroner said death likely instantaneous from a crushed skull as bags toppled at the Cleveland Storage Company warehouse.
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Dunkirk
Deraldine Shula
Meg
Wiliam Shilw
Sheridan
Iin
Radistar
Stegelski Agenue
Cleveland Storage
W H Vosburg
Miss Shultz
Neue Hy
Oman
Corry mother admits neglect of children
A 28-year-old Corry mother Julie Espy admitted charges in court for neglecting her three ill children, including a few months old, while her husband works on the west coast. Judge Elmer L. Ryans deferred sentencing to decide custody, noting concern for the children’s welfare.
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Corry
Erie
Elmer L. Ryans
Julie Spy
Bnt
Union City Soldier Dies in Nazi Camp
Union City notes a soldier from Union City who died in a German prison camp. The record discusses prior injuries in Normandy, wartime service, and confirmation from the War Department about the death. The fallen veteran, Clarence J. Benson, was a Union City High School graduate who later attended California State Teachers College before enlisting in 1941.
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Union City
Ivy Tohnach
John Johnson
Was Department
Staline Thakiher
Clarence J. Benson
Fc Benton
Ously
Jodlom
Normandy
France
Bento
Hig School
California
Iorloke
Seryten
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Erie Railroad
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Hiebruker
Neor
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New Jersey
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Donald Patterson
Miké Frontera
Margaret ‘Tripp
SPARS
Office of Price Administration
War Department
Richard F. Stanley
Pit
Pete A.hawel
Allor Me
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National War Labor Board
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Japan
War Food Administration
Lee Marshall
Office of Food Distribution
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Biwilon
Mons
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Ghee
Army Corps
Hiei Yulieid
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Ats Dseaie
Accoralin
Ann O'Connor
WAC
Aifle
P Dipise
Cheio
St. Marys
Johnsonburg
Enne
OPA
Ohio
Defense Plant Corporation
County Aaa Committee
Pennsylvania
State Aaa
Cleveland
Phil Spitalny
Uunique
Evelyn
Zigeunerwessen
Vivien
Lerk
Marie Rognishi
Voice of America
Victor Herbert
Manchuria
Liberal
Hawley Farm
Waitzburg
Thor
Cunningham Sese Wess
Shamburg's
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Stora Fishing Licenses
Mackie
Sparta
Pillsbury
Parkerhouse Rolls
U. S. Mo
Aunt Sue Dry Cleaner
Sterling Silver
Popent
Cork
Box Springs
Mac
Montgomer Ward
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