War bonds surge in Lawrence County drive toward goal
Corporate bond sales in Lawrence County reach 4 800 240 75 dollars with New Castle and Ellwood City leading. Individual sales total 1 418 133 75 and E bonds 784 949 75. Campaign aims 7 010 000 by May 8. three rallies at United Engineering plant. Four veterans from Deshon General Hospital Annex in Cun.
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Lawrence County
Greater New Castle Association
Iapeeoeal County
New Castle
Filwood City
Bessemer
New Wilmington
Ellwood City
Wampum
Volant
United Engineering and Foundry Company
Deshon General Hospital
Cun
Pa Newc Reports War Equipment Display and Local Happenings
The Pa Newc notes a crowd on Washington Street for a German war equipment exhibit during a western Pennsylvania tour supporting the Fifth Joan campaign. It mentions Highland U. P. church masonry work, a horse and buggy sighting with an old fashion net, a hauled load awaiting overdues, North Mill Street resurfacing near completion, and rain-tinged garden complaints while a mother hawk cares for her brood on the News office roof.
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Washington Street
Murphy's
Pennsylvania
Pa Newe
Face Tao
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending today show a maximum temperature of 84 degrees and a minimum of 68 with 0.37 inches of precipitation. River stage listed at 4.5 feet.
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United States
Dewey Likely to Accept Nomination in Chicago
Governor Thomas E Dewey of New York, the Republican front runner for the presidential nomination, plans to fly from Albany to Chicago to accept the nomination in person at the twenty third GOP convention. He will follow Roosevelt’s 12 year old precedent by delivering his acceptance in the convention hall. He is due to speak Wednesday night in Chicago.
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Chicago
Thomas FE. Dewey
New York
Albany
Dewey
Roosevelt
Diplomats Engage Hull in Talks on Small Nations and Peace
Washington reports Secretary Hull holds confidential talks with Latin American ambassadors to safeguard small nations from being squeezed by the big four in a new inter national peace body. Air experts deem Gen MacArthur's plan for a Far Eastern air force key to the drive toward the Philippines. Senator Reynolds says national service legislation is shelved this session. Gen Arnold orders immediate end to recruiting and training of additional Wasps despite civilian flying roles. OPA says larger fuel oil rationing for summer heating water will be granted.
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Washington
Hull
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Henry HH. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Arnold
Army
OPA
Bombers Smash Installations Near Budapest Rome
American heavy bombers escorted by fighter craft blasted military installations near Budapest and a major railroad yard at Brod in Yugoslavia by day. Several enemy planes were shot down in the Budapest sector. The escort included Lightning, Mustang and Thunderbolt fighters.
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Rome
INS
Budapest
Brod
Yuesoslavia
British Forces Deliver Smash Hit in Northern France
British artillery unleashed the greatest barrage yet seen in Normandy as infantry, supported by tanks, broke through enemy positions between Tilly-sur-Seulles and Caen. Thousands of shells fired. British troops advanced through heavily forested country within hours.
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Edward J. Gilling
In, Ss
France
Noremandy
Tilly-Sur- Seulles
Caen
Convention Hotel Facing Problems In Chicago
The Stevens Hotel, HQ for the Republics convention, battles towel shortages and sliced bed sheets to replace them as sweltering Chicago hosts thousands of delegates and reporters. Elevators run constantly on a 25 story tower, while beds in all 3,000 rooms strain under demand.
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Chicago
INSI
Stevens Hotel
Ridine
Mogaung Taken By Chinese And British Forces
Chinese and British forces successfully occupied Mogaung, the large northern Burma town, after weeks of heavy fighting, an official Chungking report cited by Reuters said. The base was described as an important Japanese stronghold in the region.
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London
INS
Mogaung
Burma
Chungking
Reuter’s
Changes Made At County Home In Welfare Department
County Commissioners announce a new welfare supervision plan merging the welfare office with the county home on Eliwood road. M. Bo Hogue becomes welfare officer and superintendent, transferring duties from the courthouse. He will oversee bookkeeping and accounting with staff from the courthouse. Perry Snyder and his wife retire from the superintendent roles but remain in other capacities including laundry and women’s department supervision. A new cook will be appointed to supervise the kitchen.
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Board of County Commissioners
Farl R. Wimer
Eliwood
Wimer
Court House
M. Bo Hogue
Hogue
Wid
Perry Snyder
Snyder
Day's Program At Convention
Chicago June 27 convention opens with Gov Earl Warren California as temporary chairman. National Anthem and prayer led by credentials and permanent organization reports. Rep Joseph W Martin Jr Massachusetts elected permanent chairman. Hoover and Clare Boothe Luce to address before adjournment. Recess to 8 15 PM and next session at 10 30 AM Wednesday.
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Chicago
Earl Warren
California
Joseph W. Martin Martin Jr
Massachussetts
Owr
Rep
Martin
Herbert Hoover
Clare Boothe Luce
Connecticut
Soviet Armored Forces Sweep 200 Miles as Vitebsk Falls
Soviet troops press a wide frontal advance threatening key German railway hubs near Minsk and Vitebsk after capturing Vitebsk and Zilles, with over 50 000 enemy troops reported trapped. More than 7 000 officers and soldiers captured and 6 000 Nazis killed as two main junctions fall. Continued on page two.
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Moscow
Poland
Baltic States
Vitebsk
Zilles
Joseph Stalin
Chieca
Nazi Generals Captured Underground at Cherbourg
Two top Nazi figures, General Karl Wilhelm von Schlieben and Admiral Walter Hennicke, were captured 30 feet underground near Cherbourg along with about 300 others. An American divisional commander witnessed a German lieutenant emerge with a white flag before the surrender.
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Cherbourg
Adolf Hitler
Karl Wilhelm von Schlieben
Walter Hennicke
Hieday
Geman
von Schlieben
State War Bond Total Reaches 143 346 126 in Two Weeks
Philadelphia June 27. State War Finance Committee chairman G Ruhland Rebmann Jr. announced that individuals bought 143 346 126 dollars worth of war bonds in the first two weeks of the Pitth War Loan Campaign. Pennsylvania sales on Saturday totaled 14 792 634 dollars, reaching 32.43 percent of the state's 442 million quota. Day’s figure included 5 332 537 dollars in series FE bonds, lifting this issue's total to 68 624 700 dollars, 30.64 percent of the 224 million quota.
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Philadelphia
G. Ruhland Rebmann Jr
State War Finance Committee
Pennsylvania
Allies Move to Seize More French Ports in Next Phase
The article outlines a two phase Allied invasion plan after Cherbourg. It notes Cherbourg as the completion of the first phase and argues the next objective is to secure additional French ports such as Havre Boulogne Calais and Ostend to funnel heavy equipment and supplies for the decisive campaign.
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Cherbourg
Europe
Fifth Army Drives Ten Miles On Italian Front
Allied forces push more than ten miles north of Plombino as Fifth Army advances on Chiusi and Perugia. Eighth Army also takes Chiusi and moves north toward Petilia. German resistance is reported with rear-guard delaying tactics to cover Gothic Line withdrawals. Continues on page f.
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Fifth Army
Rome
Italy
Plombine
Chirusi
Henry Maitland Wilean
Igie
Eighth Army
Chiusi
Japanese Plight Grows Serious In Battle On Saipan
Allied and Japanese actions on Saipan escalate as American assault troops seize Mount Tapotchau and push toward northern slopes. Navy and Army air strikes in the Marianas, plus operations against Guam and Rota, aim to prevent Japanese reinforcements.
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Saipan
Pearl Harbor, Jime
Saipan Island
Central
Northern Pacific
Guam
Rota Islands
Marianas
Shimushu
Kuriles
Tokyo
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet Headquares
Saipat
Mount Tapotchas
Nimitz
Orote Peninsula
Aora Harbor
Newkirk Killed in France in World War II service
Word from the War Department confirms Tech. Sgt. Harry James Newkirk son of William J. Hite of Cleveland Avenue was killed in action June 8 in France. He served four years in the infantry, would have turned 23 on July 28, arrived overseas January 1, 1944. His wife Anneta Newkirk is in the WAVES in Oklahoma, and his brother B. H. Newkirk is attached to the Navy on the USS Pasadena.
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William J. Hite
Cleveland Avenue
Way Department
Tech
Harry James Newkirk
France
Newkirk
Infantry Corps
England
Seaman
Annetta Newkik
Sopvice Wits the Waves
War Bond Drive Urges Soldiers to Invest More
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau notes American service members buy over 41 million dollars in War Bonds monthly as Fifth Army troops in Italy purchase bonds totaling more than two million dollars this month. Back the attack buy more than before. THE EDITOR.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
Fifth Army
Italy
Cherbourg Port Taken by Allies After Hard Battle
Allied forces seize Cherbourg port after fierce fighting. The captured French harbor is slated for immediate Allied use and consolidation of supply lines.
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Cherbourg
Lt General Bradley Gratified By Cherbourg Fall
The U S commander Omar Bradley declared Cherbourg the first large French city returned to France. CBS notes say Cherbourg is completely on American lands with a dawn flag rising from the arsenal. About 18 000 German prisoners were taken in the Cherbourg campaign and 9 400 captured yesterday.
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New York
Omar N Bradlesmander
Americcan
Cherbourain
Todas
Deople
France
Biverte
Tunisia
CBS
Normandy
Cherbourg
Guyie
Death notices from Binder Kilwood City and Carbon listing residents
A local death record lists individuals including Binder Kilwood City resident Thomas De Roeso aged 45 from Kilwood City, Mrs Domenick De Christopher of Carbon Pennsylvania, James Westey Winger aged 79 of North Bay Street, and Johnny Schuster of MM Pa. Terrance is noted in fragmentary form.
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Binder Kilwood City
Thomas de Roeso
Kiiwood
Domenick de Christopher
Carbon
James Westey Winger
North Bay Street
Johnny Schuster
Terrance
Reconstruction Of Cherbourg Port Is Started
Allied forces begin reconstruction of Cherbourg port after capturing the French city. Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that troops and engineers move to repair harbors as occupation of Cherbourg progresses. About sixty thousand men remain in the area in the wake of the decisive June battle.
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Supreme Head
Allied Expeditionary Force
Cherbourg
English Channel
Todas
United States Engineering Corps
Supreme Headquarters
Normandy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Peggy Ody Iun
Dwieht
P Fisenhower
Cherbourne
Parijs
Cherbours
Untitled historical note on a long-ago event and weather
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a big past event from thirteen years ago with a sunny warm day as the forecast. The passage references a ceremonial or social evening with a red carpet and extended rides, noting a mountain journey and a festive mood without storms.
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E Dale Tanto
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Fari Warren
Wom Committee
Harrison Spangler
PA Newc
Highland U. P Church
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Highland Avenue
Falls Street
Pa Nene
Daily Weather Report
Warren
William K. Het Henson
International News
Serviews
Sen
Reynolds Ipee
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Tilly-Sur-Seulles
By Natalia Rene
Ilobin
Mopiley Bobiuisk
Orny
Polotrsk
Minsk
Probagh
Joan HW. Craige Whitten
Havre
Channel
Bernard Montcomis Briiss
Dippe Boulogne
Calais
Ostend
Page Pwo
James Bulgallen
International News Sercts
Kingsbury Smith
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Aied
Fpraree
Cherbowirg
T-Set
H. J. Newkirk
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Puesdiv
Arthur Mometer
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