Churchill Reveals Dieppe Losses Were About Half Involved
Prime Minister Churchill told the House that Allied losses at Dieppe were very nearly half the total troops involved. He cited unexpected German street barriers and that British tanks could not be destroyed by guns. He noted the RAF achieved a massive air battle, destroying nearly 100 German planes, while defending forces faced substantial Canadian casualties.
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Associated Pros
London
Churchill
House of Commons
Dieppe
RAF
Church
Henderson Stewart
Canadien
House Commons votes to extend life for another year
A London bulletin reports the House of Commons passed a motion by 215 to 9 to extend its own life for another year without a general election. The item reflects wartime governance during September 1940.
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Assachavid Press
London
House of Commons
World War II Draft Call For Corry Men Oct 10
Seventy one Corry district registrants, including 32 veterans of World War I, are ordered to report to Erie for physical examinations and induction on October 10. The day’s quota totals 166 men, with 64 from Corry, as lists of called registrants are released.
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Board No. A
Union City
Erie
Corry
John Jerome’ Haight
Marion Street
Charles
Edward Sturdevant
Mound Street
Petey ‘Tucks
R. D
Stanley Bee Buell
William Street
William Charles Walsh
Dagle Street
Brung Joe Zyck
East Main Strebl
David Tyan Bensink
Vee Nelson Lindsey
Chestnut Street
Harold Edmund O'Connor
Bas Church Street
Louis Dawson Keford
West Washinater Street
Carita Wilhem Morrell
West Pleasant Street
LeRoy Earl Sorenson
Merston Delphine Bemis
Charles Francis Hughes
South Centereet
Louie Ernest Decker, Jr
Spring Street
John Robert Howlett
Lemon Street
Arden
Gerald Watson
East South Street
Thomas Michael Mead
East Wayne Street
Hubert Ellis Watrous
Melvin Roosevelt
Adams
Secretary Knox In Brazil Today
Secretary Knox of the United States Navy Department arrived in Rio de Janeiro for coordination of Allied offensive against Axis submarines. He said progress is encouraging but warned the enemy is treacherous and attacks at weak spots. Knox was welcomed by Foreign Minister Arruda Navy Minister Guileherme and others, including U S Ambassador Jefferson Onis. Treasury report shows receipts 34,714,595.42, expenditures 248,191,508.08, net balance 3,784,573,079.21, total debt 90,216,?
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Rio DE Janibro
Knox
United States Navy Department
Brazil
Rio de Janiero
Oswaldo Arrutta
Navy
Aristides Guileheim
Eurico Gaspar Dutra
U. S
Jefferson Onifery
Treasury
Washington
Houghton Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Bath Division
Major William Surtoughton with Company A 1120 Infantry promoted to lieutenant colonel effective September 20. He served in World War I, enlisted June 10 1916 on the Mexican Border, rose from private to corporal at Camp Hancock, and later served in France before discharge May 7 1919. He returned to National Guard as captain June 1926 and is noted with Lieuts Robert Brown and Ross Behlman.
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William Surtoughton
Houghton
Bath Division
Company A
National Guard
Camp Hancock
Augustaa
France
Marne
Lath Tafuntey
Robert C. Brown
Ross G. Behlman
Hitler Promises Final Victory in Speech at Rally
Adolf Hitler assured Germans that victory remains possible as Stalingrad may fall and Nazi leaders, including Rommel and Goebbels, gathered in a packed arena for the winter relief speech. He warned Britain against invasions and stressed preparations as Dieppe looms in the memory.
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Associated Press
Bunlinp
Eastél
Adolf Hiller
Wetshall
Shamigmuniile
Stalingrad
Atler
Hiller
Erwin Rommel
Hitler
North Africa
Rommel
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmler
Wilhelm Keltel
High Command
Propganda
Goebbels
Laws Chuers
H Hitler
Europe
Dieppe
Jash
Governor Scores Ross For Holding Up Audit
Harrisburg report shows Governor criticizes Auditor General Clair Ross over a Department of Revenue audit covering June 4 1939 to May 31 1941. Governor says Ross failed to promptly advise on irregularities and will request an investigation, citing extended neglect of duties and lack of notices to the public.
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Scores Ross
Revenue Dept
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Jamey
Clair Ross
Department of Revenue
Ross
James
Allied advance in New Guinea seizes Toribaiwa ridge
General MacArthur reports Allied mountain troops have captured Toribaiwa ridge and begun driving Japanese toward Nauro as bombers hit Buna and surrounding positions. The push aims to force the enemy back along the trail to Buna while air units strike Silamana and coastal targets.
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Associated Press
MacArthur
Australia
Ubrough
Owen Stanley Range
New Guinea
A. Comitunique
Toribaiwi
Natiro
Maze
Toribaiwa
Buna
Park Moresby
Nauro
Fenari
Nauru
Silamana
Tanimbar
Fel
Ani
Babar Islands
Sel
Tragic River Rescue Reveals Suicide After Abduction
Veronica Reinkeinter, 30, reportedly dragged from the Allegheny River by two men and hanged herself after being rescued from the water near Allegheny General Hospital. Coroner and police confirmed the sequence following the incident. John Hubar, 50, and Mike Ingagliato, 19, were involved in the rescue efforts after she plunged from a bridge.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Veronica Reinkeinter
Allégheny
Cova
John Hubar
Mike Ingagliato
Man Held For Court After First Avenue Crash
Drake pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a curbside surprise collision with two other cars on First Avenue. He was held under $900 bond for Erie County Court next term. His companion Dean Potter of Union City received three days in jail on a drunkenness charge.
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Tra Drake
Arestes
First Avenue
Gordon
Winder
Erie County
Dean Potter
Tse
Union City
Wartime reflections on Pennsylvania politics from 1934 to 1942
A fragment recalling the 1934 Democratic landslide in Pennsylvania and its eight-year aftermath. The author recalls unity, campaign drive, and the shift of Democratic fortunes by 1942, noting David J. Lawrence becoming State Chairman in July 1934 and promising continuation on page four.
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David J. Lawrence
Democratic Party
Farm bloc pushes cost of production into price ceiling debate
Washington reports a farm bloc threat to insert cost of production factors into the calculation of price ceilings. Senator Hatch seeks to require accounting of farming costs before ceilings are set. Administration aides oppose, arguing it could derail Roosevelt's anti inflation plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Barkley
Kentucky
Hatch
D- SM
Reel
Tydings
O'Mehoney
Street Parking Ban Enforced After Midnight Citywide
Citywide parking rules take effect after midnight prohibiting street parking for 16 hours and curb to sidewalk parking. Police Chief announces strict enforcement with nominal fines for violators. Downtown streets added to roton parking. side parking eased on other avenues.
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Corry
Mic
Jon D. Pluulgen
Piso
Inter
Legal
Army of Heirs Opens Garrett Estate Case in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on September 30 a massive heirs’ claim launched as thousands seek the fortune of Henrietta Schaefer Garrett. The eccentric widow died in 1931 without a valid will leaving an estate once valued at $17 million. Testimony has spanned six years with 300 exhibits. fraud and murder have shadowed the scramble amid new claimants from across 46 states and 29 foreign countries. The fortune continues to accrue about $500,000 annually.
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Pennsylvania
United
United States
Erie County
Democratic Party
Irs
Assamawa Vress
Philadelphia
Henrietta Schaefer Garrett
Herman 4. Kretschmar
Okanville
Howard S. Kretschmar
Chino
Kret~ Schmars
Garrett
Germany
Flank Attack Gains North of Stalingrad Front
Soviet communiques report Red Army gains on the German left flank along a 40 mile Don to Volga corridor. Despite heavy losses, German forces pour troops into the Stalingrad battle as conditions in the city remain grave. Red Star notes intensified German attacks and widening efforts toward the Volga approaches.
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Associated Press
Don
Volgetvers
Stalingrad
Red Star
Germany
London
Hitler
Bakil
Soviet Way
Spv
Eral
Widen
Volga
Penn Electric Rate Revision Promises Modest Consumer Impact
Local office reports new tariff changes from Pennsylvania Electric Company, effective November 8th, maintaining a 65 cent minimum per kilowatt of maximum demand while adjusting minimum charges to align with contract capacity. The plan introduces a "Required Service Capacity" billing demand concept, potentially affecting credits and premiums under the revised rules.
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
Commission
T He Company
Spain
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