Prussian militarists may seize control as Hitler fades
The column argues a German conference hints at a military dictatorship with Hitler as figurehead. It notes Prussian generals, led by Goering with expanded power, plan a long defense and foresee a last stand to defend Nazism while stressing Hitler’s role as spiritual leader to the masses and the threat of Nazism collapsing without him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Reich
Axis
Mussolini
Italy
Goering
Germany
Hermann
Munich
Berlin
audie_ence
Fuehrer
Adolf
Solons Voice Divergent Views On Voting Turnout
Pennsylvania lawmakers from urban and rural areas debated primary turnout for September 14. Republicans urged registration drives amid uncertain interest, with August 14 deadline noted for most, Philadelphia year round exception. Democrats highlighted civic engagement, while rural leaders predicted varying turnout and emphasized local mobilization and party dynamics in counties like Snyder and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
William G. Bullitt
Actina
Bernard Samuel
Democratic Party
Reuben B. Cohen
Ira T. Fiss
Snyder County
Charles H. Ealy
Somerset County
Lehigh County
Franklin H. Lichtenwalter
Kiwanis To Feed Lions Annual Joint Meeting Planned
Kiwanis and Lions clubs in Indiana host their yearly summer joint meeting with a canceled softball game this year. Ross Steetle engineered a radio program featuring messages from service members including Major George Martin and Lt Leroy Sebnell. Mrs. Russell Guard and Mrs Austin Drew performed piano numbers as guests Burgess Pat Maloney Assemblyman Stuart Helm and Bob Lang attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Kiwanians
Kiwanis Club
Ross Steetle
Armed Services
Steetle
George Martin
Army Air Corps Station Hospital
Tomah
Wisconsin
Leroy Sebnell
Burgess Pat Maloney
Stuart Helm
Kiwanis
Bob Lang
Kittanning High School
Chemist Demonstration Promises Rapid Gas Analysis
A chemist explains a machine that can dissect a gas molecule in minutes. Dr Hipple notes that in ten weeks a student can be taught to operate it and that the device could autographically reveal the gas composition. Current analyses take 15 hours to days of lab work for skilled chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hipple
Red Army Push Advances toward White Russia Border
International dispatch reports a 20 mile front from Kharkov into central Ukraine as the Red Army floods the retreating German forces. The advance continues toward the borders of White Russia and the Dnieper, with heavy momentum across the frontline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
White Russia
Dnieper
Ukraine
Kharkov
Anti-Strike Law Challenge Filed in Federal Court
Pittsburgh, Aug 9. A test of the Smith Connally anti strike law is planned in federal court by a former congressman for 30 miners indicted on 32 counts for conspiracy and coercion tied to wartime coal production. Motions to quash indictments aimed at August 20 hearings, with trials set for Sept 1.
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Pittsburgh
Federal
Harry A. Estep
Congress
Supreme’ Court
United Mine Workers ‘Union
Estep
War Bulletin Relates Fast-Marning Soviet Advances
The Red Army announced new advances near Kharkov and Bryansk with rail lines cut and Bogodukhov seized, while San Fratello and San Agata fell to Allied forces in Sicily. In Europe, Rommels powerbase faces pressure as Italy reports peace moves and Goering’s faction gains influence. Pacific actions show MacArthur stating Japan on defense as air raids hit Milan Genoa and Turin.
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Orel
Bryansk
Kharkov
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Milan
Luvia
Genoa
Italy
Germany
RAF
Britain
Spain
Berlin
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Adolf Hitler
Nazi Party
Italian Socialist Party
Badoglio
U. S
Simy
San Fratello
San Agata
Red Army
Kharkov i
Bogodukhov
Lafayette Comes Topside as Liner Sinks Rest of Way
New York Aug 9 Salvage engineers aimed to raise the former Normandie the U S S Lafayette to a 45 degree angle enabling movement. The ship afloat on her port side since Feb 9 1942 had reached 49 degrees from vertical and may be turned over for refit as a transport.
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New York
U.S.S. Lafayette
Normandie
North River
B. B. Manseau
Naval Éicer
Manseau
Gasoline Debate Highlighted by Eastern Dealers Leader
John Dressler, president of the Eastern States Gasoline Dealers Conference, announced yesterday that the meeting would inform the public about behind the scenes factors affecting gasoline supplies and pricing. He framed the session as clarifying the current gasoline situation for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dressler
Eastern States Gasoline Dealers
Horst Urges Poultry Men to Block Black Market Eggs
Harrisburg Aug 7 Secretary of Agriculture Miles Horst called on poultry men and farmers to block black market egg operations. He warned all producers selling above the July 12 OPA order limits are equally liable for prosecution. He cited five former cooperative auctions in Butler Downingtown Coatesville Bethlehem and Center Point as keeping markets alive through member cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Miles Horst
Omce of Price Administration
Horst
OPA
Department
Co-Operative Eye
Government agencies clash over expected actions
Public tension rises as officials demand definite commitments on timing. A telegram from William J. Gottlieb proposes freezing surplus Midwest gasoline stocks amid fears of artificial shortages. Gasoline Dealers' Conference counters that no artificial shortage is planned. The Father Draft: selective service aims to synchronize calls for fathers with newborns before October 1 across all states, with adjustments to align statewide quotas and prevent premature inductions.
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William J., Gottlieb
Autumnbile Club of
New York
Fred A. Hartley
Join Committee of
Eastern Congressional Representatives
Midwest
Gottlieb
Sel. A. Herzog
Gasoline Dealers’ Conference
Gottlier
Washington
Untl
Desperate German drive to win the peace and Italian unrest
The London press labeled Nazi plans as a desperate bid to end the war with control intact. In Italy Premier Badoglio’s government faces scrutiny over war conduct as underground peace parties gain visibility amid air raids and mass demonstrations. Reports from Bari speak of refusals to fire on crowds and troop redeployments. Swiss and Swedish dispatches note censorship and a brewing crisis in Italian affairs.
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Germany
Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Italy
London
London Sunday Dispatch
Bern
Pietro ‘Badoglio
Rome
Tribune de [Geneve
Sicily
Volkserecht
Italian Socialist Party
Madrid
Bari
Stockholm
Service Continued From Page One Home on Leave
Lieutenant Benjamin Hill on two weeks leave with parents at 705 Water Street after recent promotion and completion of sea duty. accompanies details of his Navy service and family.
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J. G
Benjamin Hill
Ensign
Water Street
State Agencies Hunt Food Under Ration Rules
Harrisburg Aug 8 Agencies face tough task feeding 106 000 patients and inmates under OPA limits. Paul Worcester chief of the property and supplies division says many institutions have only canned tomatoes and no points for other foods. Recent ration changes ease shortages but crucial items still scarce as war cuts purchases to about 500000 dollars monthly below pre war averages.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
OPA
State Department of Property and Supplies
Paul Worcester
S Worcester
Wor
Cester
Worcester
Obituary fragment notes brothers among survivors
Obituary fragment states surviving relatives include two brothers and a sister, naming William among the siblings. The text is incomplete, but indicates a deceased person left siblings. no ages, places, or full names are provided.
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William
Treasury receipts and deficits August 5 show rise in debt
Washington August 9 The treasury report lists receipts of 255 001 086 71 dollars and expenditures of 397 068 987 03 dollars for August 5. Net balance stands at 9 070 980 643 99 dollars with total debt at 14 31 125 774 81 dollars, an increase of 59 917 478 46 over the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Treasury
Liquor and Wine Prices to Drop Under New OPA Rule
Aug 9 1944 Washington expects lower liquor and wine costs beginning Aug 20 under OPA regulation setting wholesale and retailer markups. Exact savings vary by store and community. Prices frozen at March 1942 highs, with new brands priced by most comparable product. Pennsylvania and 16 other monopoly states may maintain March 1942 practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Pennsylvania
Death notices and funeral arrangements for multiple local residents
Obituaries and memorial notices list Kunkle of Kent and Akron O relatives. Edward Bobzein and Clara Laford Smith services set. Jown Zaffuto and Sheridan Luther Irwin funeral plans. Mrs Sarah Rebecca Mottarn Work Mottarn referenced with services arranged for Punxsutawney. Interments at Oakland and Circle Hill Cemeteries. many survivors named. services scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Edward Bobzein
Florence (Rink) Bobzein
C. W
C. E. Rink
Indiana
I. 8
Rink
Bushnell, Il
Uhrichsville
Edward, Jr
Harold Bobzein
Jown Zaffuto
White Station
Mooween
Angela Zaffuto
Italy
Gerlando Zaffuto
Annie Zaffuto
Joseph Zaffuto
Robinson
William Gorte
St. Matthew's Cemetery
Sheridan Luther Irwin
John
Barbara (Herrick) Irwin
Cherrytree
New York Central Railroad
Elston Loretta
Fagens Lrwing Fivo
Walter
Colorado
J. Chester
Dr. C Irwin
Elizabeth Marin
Washington, D. C
Soven Grand
Peace
Raleigh
Hillsdale
Sarah Rebecca {Work} Mottarn
East Mahoning Township
John CG
Mary (Doty) Work
Oakland Avenue
Punxsutawrey
Mottarnell
Punxsutawney
Marehand
Presbyterian Church of
William Moattara
Childre
Zella Fitvserald
R. D
Mra
Aleta Ellenberger
Homer C. Mottara
Punnxsutawney
Gladys Barber
West Springfeld
Snch
Charles F. Work
Akron
Jordan Funneval Chapel
Circle Hill Cemetery
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Loredo
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United Mine Workers of America
Federation
Lewis
Progressive Mine Workers of America
Illinois
AFL
UMWA
CIO
United Mine Workers
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District 50
Lafayette
Chugney
Orel-Bryansk
South Pacific
William F. Halsey
Nippon
Bulgaria
Sofia
Reichsmarshal Goering
Wilhelm Keitel
High Command
Karl Doenitz
al Chem & Dye
Can
ELS Am & Gor
Smelt & R
Tel & Tel
Atech
T& SF
E Adl Refining
Balt & Ohio OY
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G & EL Oe
Caml Solvents
Cons Edison
Curtiss Wright Tis del Lack & West
Douglas Aircraft
BU du Pont de
Eastman Iodek
EL Auto Lite
General Elev
General Foods
General Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hercules Powder
Illinois Central
Int
Harvester Ware
Nick Can
Tel &Tel
War Radio Corp of Am Dly
Repab Steel
Sears Roebuck Bos Socony Vacuum
Sperry
Carpid
Ind
Studebaker Corp
Swift & Co
West el & Might Woolworth
Tr & C
Sh & T
Curb— Aero Supply
Blue Bond & Share
Pennoad Corp
Clara (Laford) Smith
Eleanora
Jefferson County
Charles
Ollie
Cramer) Laford
Eleanoral
Ramseytown
James Street
Latrobe
William Smith
Eugene
Fort Fisher
N. C
Donald
Viola
Laura Bell
Helvetia
Ernest Webster
Osceola Mills
Miles Frye
George Hibbard
Wilfred Meekley
Clymer
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Christian and Missionary Alliance
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