Rescuers Seek Vancouver Bodies From Debris Flood Toll
Rescuers in Braxton and Calhoun counties searched debris of a West Virginia flood for six missing persons after at least 160 deaths. The Kanawha river crested, leaving $2,000,000 in damage. Eleven bodies found within 20 miles of Sutton. five family members swept away near Tenners Creek. In Washington state, Vancouver police blamed hoodlums and pay day drinkers for a riot prompted by a cafe attack, with about 1,000 people involved and several hospitalized.
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Sutton
W. Va
Debrig
Kanawha
West Virginia
Braxton County
Island Creek
Tenners Creek
Gilmer
Calhoun County
Vancouver
Wash
John Blaker
Blaker
Drafts divide over fathers and single men deferment
Newspaper dispatches report Union officials and local draft boards clashing over handling of fathers and childless men. Statements from Vincent Slavin of the Union in New Jersey voice concerns about replacement schedules and alleged favoritism in induction, while Carson City clergy urge boards to prioritize one child fathers. In Belton, Senator Wheeler seeks extended drafting of pre Pearl Harbor fathers, awaiting McNutt reply and possible Congressional action. Philadelphia draft chief Stefanowicz says he will not defer to Pearl Harbor until all six eligible men and married men with no children are addressed.
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Vincent Slavin
N. J. Beard
Carson City
Gen Hershey
Belton
Mont
Wheeler
Jd-Mort
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Barkley
D-Ky
Rep
McCormick
D-Maxs
Senate
House
Congress
Philadelphia
Clem J. Stefanowics
Draft Board No. 71
Temperance Leaders Highlight WarEffort and Juvenile Delinquency
The talk focuses on growing juvenile delinquency with 647 youths at the training school and warnings about key kids lacking parental supervision due to war work. Mrs Black urges money spent on War Stamps over alcohol, while D D Patterson notes alcohol’s harm to the body and supports schooling safeguards.
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May Brown
Lina Houk
Indiana
Estella Henderson
Margaret Overland
Rochester Mills
C. W. Keith
Cherry Tree
R. DB. LP
L. Work
Sharpe
Ane
Black
D. D. Patterson
Indiana County
World War II Air Attacks and Retreating Nazi Columns
International roundup describes Soviet planes diving and strafing retreating Nazi columns along the corridor to Biyenusk. War images show burning trucks, guns, and other supplies as the battle unfolds. Additional notes mention Solomon Islands action and U.S. troops in the region.
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Biyenusk
Bolomon Iislanas
U. S
Groundhog hunt ends with prize from Richmond
A local tale recounts J D Hodges tracking a 20 pound groundhog that damaged his victory garden. The pursuit ran through Hodges garage as a pack of dogs and neighbors closed in with piteous pursuit. The report blends with broader war dispatches from Munda air base in the Solomons, noting Allied victory and 1,671 Japanese dead alongside hints of new operations in the Pacific.
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Richmond
J. D. Hodges
Hodges
Hodies
Reading Needs of Kids at Penn State Seminar
State College August 6 The idea that a fifth grader should read at a fifth grade level is challenged at Pennsylvania State College as Dr A Betts head of the Penn State reading clinic notes that fifth grade students vary from pre primer to 12 grade in ability and from 40 to 800 words per minute. The seminar aims to show simple affordable ways to discover each child’s reading needs and would attract educators from across the country.
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State College
Johnny
Pennsylvania State College
A. Betts
Penn State
Sicily Allied Push Continues from Coast to Inland
British Canadian forces press toward Adra no and Centuripe as German resistance stiffens. Catania surrenders to a British Eighth Army brigade while advances reach Misterbianco and the Simeto, with east coast moves toward Taormina and Messina. American units near San Fratello threaten a road junction as heavy air raids target Messina.
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Adrano
Centuripe
Regalbute
Eighth Army
Catania
Etna Line
Messina
Prancavilla
Munda falls as Allied troops seal Central Solomons
Allied forces completed the occupation of Munda on New Georgia just 32 days after securing the beachhead, with 1,671 Japanese dead reported. The eastern half of the airstrip area remained under American control as Munda’s garrison was encircled and slowly destroyed, advancing U.S. air power toward Rabaul and threatening other Japanese bases in the Solomons region.
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Munda
South Pavite
Vandergrift
Afiing
Amphibious Corps
Salaisua
Jaly
Badoghio
Rome Dispatch
China
Japan
Tokyo
Britain
Tunisia
Hovor
Harold Alexander
Assund
Callinia
Anis
Solomons
Alexander A. Vandegrift
Southwest Pacific
Vandegrift
South Pacific
A& Bulletin
Douglas MacArthur
Sunda
Philippines
Huntis
Vandegrifts
United Sta
Beowis
Minds Bond Pews Cumme
New Guinea
Salamaua
Gen. MacArthur
Anny
Anhwei
Hupeh
Aus
New Georgia Island
U. S
Bendoya
New Georgia
J. Norman Lodge
Associated Press
Mundy
United States Airforce
Rabaul
Kahili
Salamyana
New Britain
Birds Invade Granite City Neighborhood Watch Quietly
In Granite City Illinois a flock of about 1500 blackbirds disrupted a residential area. Police granted permission for residents to use shotguns to deter the birds, roping off streets, but no birds appeared at dusk.
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Granite City
Ill
Teres
From Publisher to Reporter Modern Horatio Alger Tale
William R. Lynett of Scranton Pa 43 year old publisher of the Scranton Times moves to Washington to work as a civilian writer in the War Departments press branch. He joined in April 1942 after succeeding his father as publisher and now answers endless queries from Washington correspondents, staying at his War Department desk rather than returning home. Lynett plans to return to Pennsylvania after the war.
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Washington
Horatio Alger
William R. Lynett
Scranton
Scranton Times
Press
Capital
the Times
Edward J. Lynett
William
Edward J. Lynett, Jr
Elizabeth R. Lyneth
Pentagon
Pennsylvania
War Department
Lypeth
Lynetts
St. Thomas College
Anton
Catholic University
Navy
Pr Branch
Tech football season faces coach vacancy at Carnegie Tech
Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh plans a fall football season with no coach yet after Dr. Edward Baker left for the Navy. Athletic officials and Hannum seek a replacement, while a few players from last year and engineering students show interest. The opener versus Grove City is set, though other details remain unsettled as the program recovers from Kern era.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Tech
Bill Kern
Edward Baker
Navy
Alflewin
Joe Skindany
Tech
Hannum
Athletic Dureei
Brady
Lear
Baker
S Sklavany
Joe
Italy’s future under Badoglio or monarchy debated
The article argues Italy faces a pivotal choice as Allied demands, the fate of the throne, and Mussolini’s collapse collide. It warns Badoglio’s dictatorial grip may invite further bombing and invasion, while the public seeks peace and a non Fascist path, with uncertainty about monarchy or republic.
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Badoglio
Italy
Bewity MacKenzie
Phen
Europe
Suyvenal
United Nations
Vattario Kanevere
Mussolini
Ius
Badoglia
Fire Chief Hooks Pup From Four Foot Well
Good Catch Dayville Conn Fire Chief Russell demonstrates rescues without ladders. Watts learns there is more than one use for a fish hook as the chief hooks the flesh of a dog puppy’s back to pull it from a four foot well. The pup was none the worse for its experience.
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Dayville
Conn
Russell
Watts
Italy’s Peace Prospects Clouded by War News
Aug 6 report from Bern and Rome notes no clear sign Badoglio seeks peace after cabinet session. Articles describe continued Fascist deradicalization measures, press controls, and wealth probes while royal succession rumors swirl around Umberto and Emmanuele as Italy faces crisis and potential monarchy shifts.
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Bern
Switzerland
Catania
Orel
Belgorod
Milan
Zurich Die Tat
Badogno
Tali
Haly
Badoglio
Tribune de Geneve
Rome
Triwian
Markets Produce Pittsburgh Aug 6 Produce demand steady
Markets in Pittsburgh report moderate produce demand with apples steady at about 3.00 to 3.50 per basket depending on variety. Potatoes—32 cars, stable. 100 lb shipments list various chippewa and cobbler prices across regions. Livestock receipts show hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep with steady prices.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Indiana County Relief Payments Ease by $25 This Week
State Treasurer G Harold Wegner reports that direct relief payments to needy Indiana County residents for the week ended show a decline of 25 from the prior week. The week’s payments total 1502, down 442 from the same week last year, with Bureau of Assistance Disbursements in the Treasury Department recording 1302 for the current week and 1527 for the previous week.
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G. Harold Wegner
Indiana County
Bureau of Assistance
Treasury Department
Sad 16th Birthday for Gorilla Bamboo at Philadelphia Zoo
The oldest captive gorilla at Philadelphia Zoo, Bamboo, turned 16 with a restrained celebration. Zoo officials withheld the usual vegetable treats for photographers, giving Bamboo a cake of zoo vegetables while cameramen skipped the anniversary.
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Philadelphia
Aug
I Bamboo
Zoo
Bamboo
Nurses to get U S beret in cadet uniform plan
U S Public Health Service officials announced that a Montgomery style beret will top an official wardrobe for Cadet Nurse Corps students. The design, already chosen, will accompany summer and winter street uniforms a toque raincoat and a beret valued at over 100 dollars per cadet.
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Washington
U. S
New York
U. S. Public Health Service
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Appointees Drawing Ire Stirred Over Governor’s Selections
Harrisburg Aug 6 A Senate Democrat charged Governor Martin’s recent appointments mock constitutional government asserting the governor acted while the Senate was adjourned. Henry Houck of Pottsville, former Schuylkill judge, named to a $10,000 post with term to 1953, joins Harold A. Sersey named PUC chief counsel.
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Harrisburg
Henry Houck
Pottsville
Martin
Senate
Bhger J. Holland
Allegheny County
Houck
Leislature
Schuylkill County
Richard J. Beatrish
Demencrat
James J. Duff
Harold A. Sersey
Serrantony
Jack Been Went
Toa County
PUC
Walter IM
Showalter
Lewisburg
Suragg
Obituary notices for Lloyd Bartyk and Clara Henry
Obituary notices report William Nelson Lloyd born 1918 Johnstown died in Punxsutawney hospital after illness. He managed the Punxsutawney American Store and was a First Methodist Church member. Surviving parents and two sisters. Funeral details pending. Also listed are Philip Bartyk and Clara Henry with arrangements in Blairsville and Oakland Cemeteries.
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William Nelson Lloyd
Johnstown
Walter L
Florence (Johnson) Lieyel
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Lloyd
Punxsutawney American
First Methodist Church of
Punxsulawney
Lillian Elizabeth
Mary Louise
Pifer
First Methodist Church
Roy Decker
Circle Hill Cemetery
Clara
Thomas Henry
Tadiena
Kansas City
Robinson Funeral Home
R. B. McClure
First
Pressbyterian Church of
Blairsville
Oakland
Cemeters
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Sicily
Pacific War
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Chiang Kai-shek
Chungking
Joseph Stilwell
Mentolg
Peart
Red Army
Emanuelp
Duce
Emanuele
Imaimuele
Umberto
Mario Jose
Army
Empire Personal
Murphy
Phila
St. Dudinué
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Powila
Ant Smelt & R
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T& SF
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Titty Balt & Ohio Bey Bendix Aviat Baty Iy
Beth Steel
Boeing Airline
Borden Co
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Mtg
Gun Budd Mt Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Carp
Colum G & el
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Curtiss-Wright del Lick & West Tity Douglas Aircraft
BP du Pont de N
Eastman Kodak
General Foods
Q General Motors
Central
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Tel
Johns-Manvile Baty Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Sai Lehigh Vat Coal
Libby MeNn & L ’ Loews Inc
Montgom
Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
North Ameria
Norther Pac MW
Packard Motor
Parum Pictures
Gly Penney
Penn RR
Pulmnan Pure Oil
Radio Corp of Am Dmn
Repab Steel
Reynolds
Tob
Sears
Roebuck Bos
Spcony-Vacuum
Sperry Corp
Stand Gas & Elec
Ind
Stand Oil NJ
Studebaker Corp
Swift & Co
Texas Co
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Iipets US Rubber
Us Smelt
US Steel Bute
Warner Bros
West Union Lel
West el & Migaly Woolworth
Tr & C
Curb— Ark Nat Gas
Dla
Pennroad Corp
U. S. Beret
Holland
Marks
Martly
Gime Commission
Liquor Control Bord
State Planning Board
Turnpike Commission
Mill Control Commission
Boards of Trustees
Greenburg
University of Pennsylvania
Common Pleas Court
Philip
Felix) Bartyk
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