Russians Report Heavy Losses Dealt To Germans
Soviet dispatches described the Rostov retreat as a rout with Germans fleeing westward along the Azov Sea after a defeat that dispels myths of German invincibility. British reports quoted Lozovsky on Moscow losses, while Libyan front chatter spoke of German breakthroughs near Rezegh and Tobruk. Churchill warned Hitler may acknowledge defeat and return with fury. Parliament heard Britain ready for him as International continues on page twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Ukraine
Rostov-on-Don
Azov Sea
Vice
S. A. Lozovsky
Moscow
Sir Alan Cunningham
North Africa
Scully Moves to Quash GOP Petition in Reelection Fight
Pittsburgh reports Mayor Cornelius D. Scully's attorneys filed a motion to quash a Republican petition challenging his reelection across 21 city districts, alleging fraud but arguing violations were technical and not affecting any vote. Also notes Bazaar Food Rummage Sale at Parish House Friday and Saturday December 6 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cornelius D. Scully
Scully
Harmar D. Denny
Frs
Sat. Dee
Germans Claim Libyan Gain In Desert Battle
Cairo parsers report German forces joined the 15th and 21st panzer divisions in the Libyan desert, cutting through the British corridor to Tobruk and forcing British losses at Rezegh and Bir El Hamed. British spokesmen say the maneuver delays but does not break British resolve as both sides regroup for another clash near the coast east of Tobruk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Tobruk
Rezegh
Bir el Hamed
Erwin Rommel
London
Ssrok
Royal“Navy
Londo
Rommel
Mrs John Leydic Bags 160 Pound Five Point Buck
Mrs John Leydic of 34 North Twelth Street became one of the region s few female deer drovers after bringing down a 160 pound five point buck at 1130 yesterday morning in Elk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leydic
Twelth Street
Elk County
Graveyard lighthouse keeper dies after contact with transformer
Thayer J. Allen, keeper of Point Arguello Lighthouse at Graveyard of the Pacific in Santa Barbara, is fatally electrocuted after accidentally touching a 2600 volt transformer while showing a visitor around. The report notes the dramatic scene and includes a brief advertising blurb and mis-typed ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Calif
Thayer J. Allen
Point Arguetlo
Third Thanksgiving Pottsville Blessings Inspire Extra Day
Pottsville marks a third Thanksgiving as local blessings are honored with a city parade, toy displays, concerts, and civic events. Mayor Claud A. Lord proclaims three distinct days, noting new industry jobs and 1,000 chickens to be given to the needy. High school stars prepare an all-star dream game as the district suspends classes for the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
James
Claud A. Lord
Lord
Aia
Tally
Britain in 1942 Crisis of manpower and conscription moves
Churchill told the House of Commons Britain will face a manpower and womanpower crisis in 1942. He proposed lowering conscription ages to 18 for men and up to 50, with possible calls for men to 80. Unmarried women ages 20 to 30 may be drafted, though volunteer women would be assigned to combat roles only. The expanded conscription aims to mobilize over 3 million more people for armed service.
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London
Churchill
Parliament
Britain
House of Commons
United States
Russia
Pisa
Cars Damaged in Collisions in Indiana Borough
Four cars were damaged in two separate crashes in Indiana Borough this morning with no injuries. At 7:30 at Seventh and Grant streets Mrs. Clarence Shank, 858 South Seventh, was struck by William Lee Robertson, 17, of 276 Olive street after he ran a stop sign. About 10:30 at Philadelphia and Ninth streets Charles B. Hamilton, Home R. D. 2, left turning onto Philadelphia, collided with William B. Boston of New Castle’s car, which caromed off and stopped on the Christ Episcopal Church lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Borough
Seventh
Grant Streets
Clarence Shank
South
Seventh Street
William Lee Robertson
Olive Street
Robertson
Philadelphia
Ninth Streets
Charles B. Hamilton
Home R. D. 2
William B. Boston
New Castle
Christ Episcopal Church
Refund Anderson Ind police report on urban robbery memo
A passenger robbed taxicab driver Marshal Rogers in Anderson Indiana, taking $10 then returning a single dollar as if for fun. The suspect offered a Hamilton or Elgin watch as a bribe disguise and mentioned Smith's Jewelry and Gift Store. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Elgin
Smith's
U.S. Standing Pat on Far East Crisis
President Roosevelt reportedly pressing Japan with questions on Indo China moves and moves toward Thailand through Sumner Welles. Nomura and Kurusu indicated Japan seeks talks while not yet delivering Japan’s reply to Hull’s policy basis. Officials offered no confirmation of Welles’s direct involvement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Japan
Indo-China
Thailand
State Department
Kichizaburo Nomura
Saburo Kurusu
Sumner Welles
Nomura
Welles
Kurusu
Hull
United States
Far East
Aneso
Instructors Course Here in Indiana for Red Cross First Aid
Robert Zubrod of Red Cross National Headquarters will teach an instructors course in First Aid in Indiana starting Monday December 8 for one week. Those with Red Cross First Aid credentials are urged to enroll to qualify as instructors. Contact the local Red Cross office this week to enroll. The course emphasizes readiness for emergencies as a National Defense effort. Don’t miss Rubinoff and Hiselin. College Auditorium Bec 18th.
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Robert Zubrod
Red Cross National
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Red Cross
Washington
D. C
American Red Cross
Rail strike halted after emergency wage settlement
Washington reports a settlement of the wage and vacation dispute that threatened a December 7 rail strike. The agreement, announced by Wayne L. Morse, could add 300 to 325 million dollars annually to carriers payrolls. The board had proposed various increases earlier but faced opposition from both operating and non operating unions. Further negotiations and a review of new facts were requested by President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wayne L. Morse
Roosevelt
Morse
Woman for Parole Board to be Appointed
Governor James said finding the right persons for the new five member parole board will take time but a woman will be named to one of the $10,000 posts. The legislature created the board to handle paroles effective June 1, taking over cases with minimum sentences over two years, excluding first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James
Pardon Board
Fire damages double-house at 472 Washington street
Small fire causes minor damage in a double-house owned by Alex Hennett at 472 Washington street. Mrs Blanche McCullough was away when neighbor Bertha Starry smelled smoke and found a flame in a flue. She put it out and then notified the Fire Department for safety.
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Alex Hennett
Washington Street
Blanche McCullough
Bertha Starry
Fire Department
Shorthorn Heifer Shares Honors at Breeders Banquet
At the Shorthorn Breeders Association annual banquet in Chicago a heifer shared top honors at the speakers table. The auctioned animal stood in a special stall before the podium and calmly chewed its cud while guests dined, adding an unusual scene to the event.
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Chicago
Missoula man escapes injury after rifle misfire
A 22 calibre rifle discharged by accident in Missoula injures no one when metal lowers of Ray Hemingway's teeth deflect the bullet. Hemingway escapes serious harm as the rifle backfire causes a minor scare amid a local rummage sale and community notices.
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Missoula, Mont
Ray Hemingway
Hemingway
Body Of W Roy Mitchell Found In Southern Georgia
The body of Walter Roy Mitchell a 33 year old Indiana druggist was found shot to death in a wooded area near Kingsland Georgia. His car a 1942 Buick was nearby and his ring glasses and pocket knife were missing. Identity was confirmed by papers found on his clothing and by officials from Indiana. Police have no further word on a suspect or motive. Mitchell was last seen leaving Daugher Store in Pennsylvania on a hunting trip with his guns and equipment.
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Kingsland
Georgia
Walter Roy Mitchell
Mitchell
Oxley Funeral Home
Fernandina
Fla
Indiana Motor Company
Walter
Gre
Sailant
Diana
Daugher Store
Pennsylvania
Roy Mitchell
Hillsdale Lad Fatally Struck By Car
Richard R. Coy seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Royden Coy Hillsdale died at Spangley Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car driven by John Ellinger 198 Curwenville RD 1 while darting into the road in front of his home on main street Hillsdale. Ellinger swerved to avoid him and jammed brakes. The boy was pronounced dead at 6 43 am. Body removed to Bowser Funeral Home Plumville with funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Richard R. Coy
Royden Coy
Hillsdale
Spangley Hospital
John Ellinger
Curwensville R. D
Ellinger
Bowser
Plumville
Hunter Claims Long-Awaited 10-Point Buck Near Ridgeway
George R. Wassam of Homer City ended a 30 year deer hunt with a 10-point buck shot near Ridgeway yesterday. The local hunter described his patience paying off after many seasons without a trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Wassam
Homer City
Ridgeway
County Native Dies of Injuries in Detroit
Charles Homer Boyer aged 56 died in a Detroit hospital after a truck collision. A native of Armstrong township, he lived in Shelocta before moving to Detroit to work for Ford. Survived by sisters and brothers, funeral at Streams Funeral Home with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may visit after 1 p.m. Wednesday. services Thursday at 2 p.m. led by Rev. Charles Sinclair Applegath.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles Homer Boyer
Jacob
Rebecca
Kline) Boyer
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
Ford Motor Company
Clay- Ness
Rossiter
H. T. Winters
Pittsburgh
Jesse A. Boyer
Fenn Run
Ira C. Boyer
Indiana
R. D
Jas. H. Boyer
Streams Funeral Home
Charles Sinclair Applegath
First Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Clyde Bi harvests half acre of corn after weed troubles
In Tex Andy Depost report Clyde Bi planted a half acre of corn which grew with weeds. He hired six men at fifty cents a day to weed it. Despite the effort he harvested a small yield of corn. A local gift store promotes its line of home gifts and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Depost
Tex
Clyde Bi
Grys
Three Hunters Dead Fatalities As Deer Season Opens
Harrisburg dispatch reports three hunters were killed and several wounded on the opening day of Pennsylvania's deer season. Victims include John Bosak, 48, and Clarence Miner, mistaken for a deer, and Raymond Shail, 35, shot while in the brush. A fourth death involved a school bus driver killed while aiding a hunter. Authorities urge caution as the season continues.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Launteys
John Bosak
Clarence Miner
Qhorley Sheiidler
Andy Matella
Centre County
Raymond Shail
Spring Creek
Edward Lawry
Wayne Lillie
Union 8 Ag
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Stalin
Ogorsk
Winston Churchill
Parlament
Hitler
International
Imrs
Leydic
Widdowson's
Thaweanda
Pubaala
U.S
Zubrod
National Red Cross
Rubinoff
Hisselin
Bec
Woman For Parole Board
Jewel
Widdowson’s
Othane Philg
King's Peughters
W. Roy Mitchell
Hillsdale Lad
Richard Coy
Spangler Hospital
Hugh David
Bayaar
Hele
Vonlsis Hither
Sidueh
Baglead
Fiat
Uniontown
Des
Southwestern
Renney Varia
Hunson
White House
James Loughner
Smith Enen
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