Greek Forces gain ground as Koritza siege tightens
Greek forces beat back Fascist counter-offs as battles rage along the front. They close on Koritza on three sides, with reports of heavy air attacks and thousands of Italian war machines seized. Theologos Nicolou urged more warplanes to support local fronts amid intense Epirus fighting.
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A.ef
Angelopoulos
Athens
Novi
Koritza
Italy
Albania
High Command
Reuters
Belgrade
London Daily Telegraph
London News Chronicle
Theologos Nicoloudis
Gree
Karitza
Epirus
Winter travel and ice skating notes from Pa Newc area
Winter’s approach barely slows traffic on main routes with cars from distant states daily. Parking meter violations rise as patrols increase and nickels are expected. Ice skating fans await freezing weather to shape ponds. new county ponds prepared. heavy rain needed. Legion Home gains a fresh sign. Turkey raises face a double market period with Thanksgiving meals set for Thursday in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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United States
Pa Newe
Ohio State Inc
Pennsylvania
Daily Weather Report United States Data
Daily values for the 24 hours ending Monday show a maximum 41 and minimum 30 with no precipitation and a river stage of 4.8 feet. The same date last year recorded a 64 maximum and a 34 minimum with no precipitation.
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United States
Drive Opened On Non Registered Youths
The U S district attorney’s office subpoenaed five eastern Pennsylvania youths to appear before the Philadelphia federal grand jury on charges of evading the selective service act. Penalties include up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The men include Arle Brooks, Sturge Steinert, Ernest Kurkjian, Merritt Ber gay, and Clayton Nyce, with two others noted for prior delays in registration.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
U. S. District Attorney's Office
Federal Grand Jury
U. S
Edward A. Kallick
Union Theological Students
New York
Arle Brooks
Sturge Steinert
Ernest Kurkjian
Merritt Eb, Garst
Bethlehem
Clayton Nyce Bergay
Lower Salford Township
Bucks County
Democrats Push Vote On Adjournment Amid Doubts
Democratic leaders in Congress plan to force a vote on adjournment today despite uncertain outcomes. Republicans unite against adjournment while arrivals of Democrats to Washington determine voting strength. The move links to no confidence in Roosevelt's foreign policy and faces hurdles from Logan-Walter court review and Ramspeck civil service measures.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
White House
Rayburn
Two Men Killed On Boulevard By Hit Run Driver
On the Ohio river boulevard last night an automobile struck two men walking toward their Avalon home. John Coleberry an 85 year old telegrapher and his son Hargrave Coleberry 55 a business executive and former Pitts burgh Sun reporter died. The car fled the scene and three passengers identified as Henry M Williams Jr 21 George G Barnen 18 and Edward M Smith 20 all Pittsburgh were arrested by Avalon Police.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
John Coleberry
Hargrave
Coleberry
Sun
Avalon Borough
Henry M. Williams, Jr
George G. Barnen
Edward M. Smith
Avalon
Fierce Border Fighting Near Thailand Narrows Indo-Chinese Front
Intense clashes raged along the frontier between French Indo-Chinese and Thai forces around Laos as negotiations failed over Siamese demands for territory. The fighting was centered near Laos with no immediate peace prospects reported.
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C International Lews Service
Hanoi
Thailand
Laos
Nazi Oil Works Bombed By RAF
British night raid on Germany's Leuna synthetic oil works near Leipzig lasted three hours. Bombers in relays dropped incendiaries to guide heavy explosives, sparking large fires and major blasts. Raids continued elsewhere in Germany on a limited scale due to weather.
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International News Service
London
Germany
Leuna
Leipzig
Air Ministry
Tyers
Blame for Alvin roof collapse on dry rot says Harvard agent
Pittsburgh reports Harvard University agent BE A. Snaman blamed the Alvin theatre roof failure on dry rot in timber after the 50 year old building’s roof collapsed injuring four and narrowly missing 175 patrons. Officials would not comment until their inspection finished and plans call for re roofing and renovations to make the venue safe and modern.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Alvin Theatre
BE. A. Snaman
Harvard University
Snaman
Alvin
Central Germany Bombed By RAF Restricted Night Attacks
London reports that British bombing raids against the Reich were conducted on a restricted scale last night. An official statement said a small force of RAF bombers attacked all targets in central Germany during the night.
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International Newa Service
London
The
Reich
Germany
Island Raid Frustrated in Dodecanese Islands
Rome dated dispatch says an Italian high command announcement reports an enemy attempt to capture Gaidaro in the Dodecanese Islands was frustrated. The report details the Mediterranean action as of November 18.
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Conternational News Service
Rome
Gaidaro
Dodecanes Islands
Italan High Command
Dowding to be sent to U.S. on special mission
In a shakeup of the Royal Air Force command Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding will be sent to the United States on an unannounced special mission. Succeeding him as chief of the fighter command is Air Vice Marshal W. S. Douglas.
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Royal Air Force Command
Sir Hugh Dowding
United States
Fighter Command
British Isles
W. 8
Douglas
Bomb Attack on Liverpool Hits West Coast Port
London reports a night raid by German planes on Liverpool causing damage to a church college and homes. Gas and water mains were fractured, several casualties occurred, some fatal, with numerous houses demolished. Other targets included London and sites across northern Ireland and English regions. all areas saw only light damage and quick extinguishing fires.
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London
Liverpool
British Announce Shipping Losses
London reports a total of 71 749 tons of mercantile shipping lost to enemy action in the week ending November 19. Britain lost 10 ships totaling 61 202 tons, Allied losses include one steamer of 1 930 tons, and neutral losses total 8 617 tons. Four of the British ships were sunk during the German pocket battleship attack on a 38 ship convoy in mid Atlantic.
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London
Britain
Lsted
mid-Atlantic
Labor Peace Hopes Boosted By AFL CIO Talks
International News Service reports at New Orleans that AFL leaders urge Roosevelt to press peace between AFL and CIO. William Green says President would help by convening peace committees at the White House to explore the rift and seek assurances for cooperation. The issue remains complex amid wartime defense pressures.
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William G. Gaudet
Green
United States
White House
Washington
Roosevelt
Leadership Crisis Looms Over CIO as Lewis Quits
Atlantic City reports a major CIO dilemma as John L Lewis relinquishes the presidency and Philip Murray refuses to confirm candidacy for 1941. Murray pledges unity but with factions fighting, leadership remains unsettled. If Murray declines, the CIO faces a leaderless crisis and potential splits.
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News Service
Atlantic City
N. J
CIO
Philip Murray
John L. Lewis
Edward B. Lockett
International News Service
Matty
CIO High Command
Murray
Lewis
Bulgarian King And Hitler Hold Secret Conference
Sofia dispatch reports King Boris met Adolf Hitler in Germany on Sunday in what officials term a private stay. The brief communique gave no details of talks or location and prompted speculation of a link to Germany's diplomatic drive while Bulgarian press resumes anti Greece rhetoric.
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C International News Service
Sofia
Boris
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Today
Campilan
Greece
Ivan Popoff
Berlin
Aegan Sea
Grecian
Thrace
Big Berthas shell England Dover area
German big Berthas mounted on the French coast shelled the Dover area for nearly an hour with no casualties or damage reported.
Dies Seizes More Records in Chicago Spying Sweep
Chicago November 19 Congress man Martin Dies announced that five more German and communist organization records were seized in raids tied to his anti espionage campaign. The day raiding teams raised total Chicago seizures to 15 and aimed to uncover subversive networks in four additional cities. Further raids were planned on headquarters in Detroit two eastern seaboard cities and a southern city.
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International News Service
Chicago
Martin Dies
Dies
Detroit
Eastern Seaboard
Texas
Greece Seeks Airplanes and Munitions From Allies
In Athens on November 19 Greece urged the United States and Great Britain to send airplanes and munitions to bolster defense against Italy. Press minister Nicoloudis cited hard odds and noted reports that Koritza in Albania may have fallen as Greece sought timely aid amid strategic pressure. The US acknowledged sympathetic consideration of the Greek request.
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A. UE
Angelopoulos
Sergieun Stattent
Athens
Italy
Greece
United States
Great Britain
Theologos Nicoloudis
Koritza
Washington
Sumner Welles
New Earth Shocks Hit Rumamia After Quake
Rescue squads and doctors rushed to the earthquake devastated Rumamian town of Foesanj after reports of new tremors. The city, virtually levelled by last week’s quake, saw remaining walls collapse adding to the number buried under rubble as residents worked amid the ruins.
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Tinternmithonat News Serv
Pest
Foesanj
Woman Appointed Lieutenant Governor in Michigan
Mrs. Matilda BR Wilson widow of John F Dodge founder of the Dodger Brothers Motor Company was named Lieutenant Governor by Governor Luren D Dickinson in Lansing Michigan as reported by International News Service.
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F International News Service
Lansing
Mich
Navy
Matilda
BR. Wilson
John F. Dodge
Dodger Brothers Motor Company
Luren D. Dickinson
Authorities hunt Champaign killer of Mary Katherine Elliott
Police seek the slayer of Mary Katherine Elliott a 24 year old divorcee and former Decatur co ed whose body was found after an anonymous call to police. Investigators say her forehead was crushed with a back and she was sexually assaulted in the crime.
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Champaign
Mary Katherine Elliott
Decatur, I
Missing Woman Sought Near Shenango River Harbor District
Sheriff's office, state police, city police, Ellwood rescue crew and others hunted for a missing woman near the Shenango River in the Harbor Bridge district. An auto on Harbor Road east of the bridge yielded a note. The car helped identify the missing person as Mrs. James Reimold of New Castle. Aerial search and river dragging were used.
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Sheriffs Office
Ellwood Goo Rescue Squad
Shenango River
Harbor Bridge
Harbor Road
James Reimold
Smithfield Street
New Castle
Sky
Ernest Eakin Bags 350 Pound Black Bear Monday
Ernest Eakin of 1213 Craton Avenue shot a large black bear in Warren County near Sheffield PA on Monday afternoon. The 350 pound, three to four year old bear was killed from a distance of about one and a half city blocks. Eakin used a hunting knife after the bear charged, as he lacked a revolver.
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Ernest Eakin
Craton Avenue
Warren County
Sheffield
Eakin
Attek 2
Death Record Notices From November 19 1940
Raymond Baxter Breed age Ws months lived at 610 West Washington Street. Norman Leroy Watt age 24 aonths of 240 West Grant Street. Alexander Cummings age 74 of Ren frew Pa. Mrs Sara Johanna Gorbert age 88 of Bessemer.
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Raymond Baxter Breed
Ws Months
West
Washington Street
Norman Leroy Watt
Aonths
Grant Street
Alexander Cummings
Renfrew
Sara Johanna Gorbert
Bessemer
Axis Ministers Head To Vienna For Talks
Budapest dispatches report German and Italian ministers plan a Vienna conference to tighten Axis unity. Slovak and Hungarian leaders are to confer with Axis envoys as Romanians and Laval may join. The aim is to isolate Turkey and confront Allied forces before a renewed winter campaign.
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Salzburg
Vienna
Paul Telexi
Stephen Csaky
Ton Antonescu
Berlin
Pierre Laval
Munitions Plant Blast In Canada
Three workmen died when a munitions plant near Parry Sound Ontario exploded. The Government plant had operated since September 16 and was under construction. Officials rushed to the site as ruin and debris spread across the facility.
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Canada
Parry Sound
Government Muniitions
Ontario
Imuninions
Sverue
Unclear OCR fragment on a past event and people
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a felon, forged items, dates, a Greek day, and weather hints. Names and specifics are unreadable, with unreliable dates and phrases about fate and abortive plans.
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