Berlin Claims Huge Number Of Reds Captured
Berlin military quarters announced two and a half million Soviet soldiers taken prisoner in the Russo German war with 492 000 captured in the line east of Niem. No Soviet dead figures given but mass burials were alleged to hide losses. Final liquidation of the iron ring expected soon to free crack troops and panzer divisions for a push toward Kharkov and the Donetz basin.
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Berlin
High Command
Iron Ring
Niev
von Reichenau
von Stuelpnagel
von Rundstedt
Guderian
Kharkov
Donetz
Marshal Budenny
Caspian Sea
Tula
Moscow
Leningrad Siege Ranked Biggest Battle In History
Retired Marine Captain John H. Craige argues the Leningrad operation is the largest siege in military history with vast theater size and forces, comparing it to modern blitzkrieg tactics and its impact on the Russian defensive line.
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Leningrad
John H. Craige
U. S. Marine Corps
International News Service
Five Nazi Battalions Lost, Reds Claim Rally Holds Leningrad
Red forces report heavy losses for five Nazi battalions while asserting the defense of Leningrad remains firm as air battles rage over the vicinity. Stockholm dispatch confirms ongoing aerial clashes in the area.
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Leningrad
Stockholm
Expectorating curb campaign and street notices in New Castle
Pa Newc urges curb on sidewalk spitting along East Washington with a spot near Mercer Street drawing attention. Tourists comment on New Castle’s diamond as a noon sign of bowling season returns. A no hitchhiking sign atop North Jefferson reduces the practice. Morning glory vines cling to a sapling by Falls Street near The Castleton Hotel. A recent wind storm left many tree limbs scattered.
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Pa Newc
East Washington Street
Mercer Street
North
Jefferson Street
Pa Newe
Castleton Hotel
Falls Street
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States daily weather report shows a 24 hour period ending at 9 a m with a maximum 78 and minimum 53 degrees. Precipitation is trace and river stage at 4.6 feet. A year ago the high was 69 and the low 47 with 1 28 inches of precipitation.
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United States
Palmer Indicted On Three Charges In Bank Robbery Case
Kenneth G. Palmer 35 of Volant was indicted on three counts including bank robbery unlawful entry with intent to rob and interstate transportation of a stolen car while on parole for the armed robbery of the First National Bank at Harrisville. Two accomplices were killed resisting arrest near Ellwood City. Palmer lies in a hospital recovering from wounds from the gun battles.
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International News Service
Erik
Kenneth G. Palmer
Volant
First National Bank
Harrisville
Ellwood City
Palmer
Nelson Urges Price Fixing For War Emergency
Nelson, head of supplies and priorities, told the House Banking and Currency Committee that government price fixing is needed to stop inflation threatening the war effort. He defended a rapid enactment of a price-control bill, noting his past opposition to price fixing yet seeing no alternative in an emergency.
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Griffing
Bancroft International News Service
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
Supply Priorities and Allocations Board
House Banking and Currency Committee
Sears-Roebuck
Food Allowances Increased for Relief Families in Pa
The State Board of Public Assistance raised monthly food grants for 66 000 relief families in Pennsylvania. Increases range from 30 cents to 4.20 dollars based on family size and location to cover higher milk costs. Additional raises automatic with milk price rises. rent shelter boosts deferred to October.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Board of Public Assistance
Germany asks for more troops on Russian front
London dispatch quotes Ankara sources saying Germany seeks 108000 from Romania 150000 from Hungary 100000 from Slovakia 150000 from Bulgaria and 500000 from Italy to relieve exhausted troops in Russia. Hungary and Slovakia reportedly agreed while Bulgaria resists and Italy warns it must defend Libya.
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International News Service
London
The_ Exchange Telegraph
Today
Ankara
Germany
Rumania
Hungary
Slovakia
Bulgaria
Italy
Russia
Libya
State Bank Call Issued For Pennsylvania Banks
Harrisburg Sept 26 State Secretary of Banking John C Bell Jr issued a call for the condition as of Sept 24 of all state banks bank and trust companies trust companies savings banks and private banks in Pennsylvania. The report must be published.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
State Secretary of Banking
John C. Bell, Jr
Pennsylvania
Bell
National Banks Report Seeks Sept 24 Conditions
Washington Sept 26 Comptroller of Currency Preston Delang issued a call for the condition of National Banks as of Sept 24. The nationwide inquiry asks banks to submit the latest balance sheets and statements for review by federal authorities.
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International News Service
Washington
Comptroller of Currency
Preston Delang
New Tropical Storm Moves Westward Over West Indies
The weather bureau reports a new tropical storm in the West Indies about 400 miles southeast of Jamaica. It is moving westward, with severe gales and likely hurricane-force winds, prompting warnings to vessels in its path to exercise caution.
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International News Service
Washington
Weather Bureau Today
West Indies
Jamaica
Bank Robbers Sentenced to 25 Years Each
Erie bulletin reports three gunmen were sentenced to 25 years apiece by Federal Judge F P Schoonmaker after being found guilty of the armed robbery of the First National Bank of Eldred. John Edward Kern of Pittsburgh John Simmons of Buffalo and Francis X Spinley of Buffalo were tried over two days with a quick verdict and concurrent terms with prior county sentences.
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International News Service
Erie
F. P. Schoonmaker
First National Bank of
Eldred
John Edward Kern
Pittsburgh
John Simmons
Francis X. Spinley
Buffalo
Simmons
Spinley
McKean
Schoonmaker
Smuggle Nazi Into New York Trial Unfolds
Government counter espionage agent William G. Sebold testifies that a German signal corps man was smuggled into New York to operate a Nazi radio station and relay ship movements to Hamburg. Defendants include Carl Reuper who supplied the 150 watt senfler for relocation.
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International News Service
New York
Reaper
Germany
Great Britain
Fearful Pasadena Kidnapping Of Four Year Old Boy
Nearly 24 hours after the disappearance of four year old David McElwain in Pasadena police pressed all officers into the search. The boy, reportedly with a strange woman, remained missing as authorities sought aid from Los Angeles police and the county sheriff.
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International News Service
Pasadena
Cal
David McElwain
Los Angeles Police Department
County Sheriff's Office
German raids burn merchant ship near Thames Estuary
Berlin reports night air raid over the Thames Estuary near London. German planes set a 6,000 ton merchant vessel on fire, according to the high command.
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Berlin
Thames Estuary
London
High Command
Piece-Meal Revision Of Neutrality Act To Be Administration Plan
Washington reports from senate sources say the Roosevelt administration will seek a piece-meal revision of the Neutrality Act rather than repeal. The plan would grant authority to arm American merchant ships and remove combat zone rules so NY to British Isles shipment of war goods could proceed, while retaining some safeguards.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
New York
British Isles
Munitions Control Board
United States
Democratic House
Great Britain
Defense Meeting At Harrisburg Opens National Health Plan
Harrisburg hosts the first statewide defense meeting on consumer health problems with federal and state officials, civic groups, educators, and women's clubs. The goal is to organize local bodies to maintain high living standards during the national emergency and to shape public opinion to prevent price rises.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
National Defense
Washington
Hurricane wind carries minnows in Chicago
The city awoke to a brief half hurricane that dumped hundreds of minnows on a South Side street. Meteorologist H A Downs said the fish likely rode winds from the Gulf or other waters between the Gulf and the Great Lakes. High winds reached 33 mph as heavy rain flooded streets and cellars.
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International News Service
Chicago
Texas
Great Lakes
H. A. Downs
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Supreme Council Sessions Held in Chicago
John S. Wallace and others from this city attended the 1941 Supreme Council 33rd degree A A S A session in Chicago. Three New Castle Consistory members Ira Sakli Beaver Falls Frank Perrine and Arthur Blank Oil City received the 33rd degree along with Herman N. George Youngstown and a former New Castle resident.
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John S. Wallace
John E. Elliott
Welty Rugh
James M. Toler
Fred L. Rentz
Supreme Council
Chicago
New Castle
Ira S. Sakli
Beaver Falls
Frank R. Perrine
Arthur S. Blank
Oil City
Herman N. George
Youngstown
Freighter Essex Runs Aground Off Block Island
The 3000 ton freighter S S Essex with 600 tons of Portuguese cork aboard ran hard ashore a quarter mile from Southeast Light on Block Island in darkness. Captain Anderson and 41 crewmen were uninjured despite the collision with the rocks.
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Block Island
R. I
Serp
New York
Portugal
Essex
Anderson
Funeral In East Room for G Hall Roosevelt Death
A mourning service is held in the White House East Room for G Hall Roosevelt younger brother of Eleanor Roosevelt who died at Walter Reed after weeks of illness. The service at 3 pm EST includes Mrs Edward Proctor Elliott as a mourner beside the president and Mrs Roosevelt.
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George Duano
Fort Myer
Edward Proctor Elliott
Narbeth
Thea
Eleanor Roosevelt
Italian German troops move to quell disturbances in Jugoslavia
In Rome authorities announce population exchanges in Serbia and Croatia to end disturbances as Italian and German forces enter the demilitarized zone to suppress Serb rebels. Croat fascists claim a no quarter fight while Jews in Croatia face uncertain fate reportedly moved to an Adriatic island. In Havana, Cuba, radio reports intercept a distress call from the American freighter Muncove off Venezuela.
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International News Service
Rome
Serbia
Croatia
Jugoslavia
Adriatic
Havana
Cuba
Muncove
Munson Line, Inc
Caribbean Sea
Venezuela
Death Record notices from Bessemer and New Castle
Death notices list infant Jurich in Bessemer and seniors Peter S. Benson 80 of River View Avenue, Mrs. Eden Bower Rhodes and Mrs. Harry J. Flinner and Mrs. James R. Shearer with New Castle address R D 5 Hill Crest Avenue and 304 Hill Crest Avenue.
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Jurich Infants
Bessemer
Eden Bower Rhodes
Pitisie
Peter S. Benson
Riverview Avenue
Harry J. Flinner
Hillcrest Avenue
James R. Shearer
R. D
New Castle
Warships in U S Ports Under Lend Lease
The Navy lists three more Allied vessels in U S ports for repairs under lend lease. Parthian, a British submarine, at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Burnham, a British destroyer, in Boston. Surcouf, a Free French submarine, at Portsmouth. The Surcouf is described as the world’s largest submarine.
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International News Service
Washington
Navy Today
United States
Parthian
Portsmouth
N. H
Burnham
Boston
Surcouf
Armistice Day Plans Advance for Major Observance
Indications point to one of the biggest Armistice Day observances in years to be held this year in the evening. Plans were discussed at Neshannock Post No. 522 with General Chairman Orville Porter presenting committee reports. Local posts from surrounding counties are expected to participate with drum corps and bands, and a large lineup from other patriotic groups is anticipated. A parade will be followed by an evening program of general interest with details forthcoming.
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Neshannock Post No
Orville Porter
No Extension of Daylight Time by Federal Power Commission
The Federal Power Commission announced it would not recommend extending daylight saving time beyond the September 28 expiration. Chairman Leland Olds said Congress should pass a bill giving the President authority to set daylight saving time for rapid action if needed. The decision followed a thorough survey of the U.S. electric power situation and the Southeast impact of daylight time.
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International News Service
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Leland Olds
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Russians Push Forward in Leningrad Sector During Heavy Attacks
Moscow reports fierce counter attacks by Soviet defenders near Leningrad with progress at multiple points. German material including an ammunition train was destroyed. A German assault with 400 motorcyclists and tanks was decimated. Russians hold the Volkhov east bank near Novgorod. German crossing efforts were repelled. Four German artillery batteries were destroyed.
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Moscow
Leningrad
Volkhov
Novgorod
Soviet claim major German losses on front widespread fighting
Moscow reports five German battalions destroyed across central and southern sectors as Soviet artillery and air forces inflict heavy casualties. Nazi bombers allegedly unable to reach Moscow are driven off by anti aircraft fire while air battles rage around Leningrad and Lenin grad amid continued front line fighting and battlefield wreckage.
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Moscow
Mystery Bettor Who Bets On Races
A man named Joe is described as a cautious yet compulsive race bettor. He avoids daytime risk but cannot resist a horse race when a wagering purse is in view. After each losing or winning session he loses money and disappears with his cash. The piece notes the weather at eighty three.
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Joe
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