Legion Field Agents Report Sabotage Cases
Reading, August 10 Associated Press reports at the American Legion annual state convention in Reading. Legion officials say 50 to 100 complaints of sabotage in Pennsylvania have been noted and field agents are investigating subversive activity. Governor James addresses national conscription and the need for defense training amid skilled labor shortages at Philadelphia's Frankford arsenal.
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Associated Press
Reading
American Legion
Pennsylvana
Pennsylvania
Department
Edward A. Linsky
Philadelphia
Legion
Arthur H. James
Edward R. Stirling
Prankford Arsenal
Democrats Set September 10 Start for Campaign Drive
Pennsylvania Democrats fixed Tuesday September 10 as the start of their November campaign with leaders promising to carry the record of the Republican state regime to every hamlet and city. The plan was adopted in a four hour session at state committee headquarters. A five member delegation went to Washington to deliver the list of 36 presidential electors.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Roosevelt
Exiled pastor sees Windsors in Bahamas post
The 62-year-old Rev. Robert A. Jardine who officiated the Windsor marriage and faced church censure in England for a divorce ceremony wishes Edward and Wallis Windsor success as governor and first lady of the Bahamas. He believes they are destined for greater service to the United Kingdom.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Edward of England
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Bahamas
Robert A. Jardine
Church of England
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
United Kingdom
Five Die in Blast at Joplin Powder Plant
Five men were reported killed this morning in an explosion at the Atlas Powder plant six miles east of Joplin. The blast hit the dynamite unit, which had been operating near capacity due to war orders, and initial word said the new TNT plant on the same reservation was not struck.
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Joplin, Inc
Joplin
Clymer Boy Bitten By Ferocious Dog Near Home
Four year old Richard Lamparelli, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lamparelli of Clymer, was bitten and scratched under the eye and on the arm when a ferocious dog attacked near his home. He was treated at Cony Hospital and discharged. Dublin raid yields detective killed and two wounded as presses wireless gear and ammunition found.
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Clymer
Richard
Alfred Lamparelli
Cony Hospital
Dublin
Guardsmen finish two day drill as Roosevelt and James visit
Pennsylvania National Guardsmen of the 28th Division wrap two days of field maneuvers against Maryland Virginia and DC troops. After nights in map tents and limited rest, officers and men look to a weekend break at their camps before next week’s major maneuvers. Governor James and President Roosevelt are expected to attend the exercise reviews, with the governor set to review the Pennsylvania forces Sunday.
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Lisbon
Pennsylvania
National
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Governo James
Roosevelt
Goveror
MINE OFFICIALS FACE CHARGES AT PORTAGE DISASTER
Portage Pa August 16 A coroner s jury verdict pins fault on mining system failures and official negligence in the Souman coal mine disaster that killed three men. Richard Maize deputy secretary of the state department of mines said prosecutors will consider charges linked to the jury s finding. The jury blamed superintendent Victor Duras pitman L L Steele and assistant foreman Roy Wabi for the July 1 explosion caused by unsafe mining practices.
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Portage
Souman
Richard Maize
State Department of Mites
Victor Duras
L. L. Steele
Roy Wabi
Job Mobilization Claims Big Gains
Pennsylvania's job mobilization committee reported today it to work for about 100,000 unemployed and stimulated an estimated 130 million dollars in new business for 1940 through a statewide re employment drive. The committee led by Walter D Puller, Philadelphia publisher, said it assisted efforts at more than 10 000 volunteer workers in a campaign for more jobs in individual communities.
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Asourmey Cross
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Walter D. Puller
Philadelphia
Claim Communist Girls Rope Sailors in Plot, Grand Jury Told
Los Angeles Aug 16 district attorney Burtod Pitts office announced charges that girl members of the Young Communist League were told to provide enjoyment and entertainment to sailors to undermine morale. Grand jury investigating suspected Gammu nistic activities heard the testimony.
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Los Angeles
Young Communist League
Burtod Pitts
Ouster Action Considered Against Brie Assessors
County commissioners weigh ouster of Brie assessors over duty lapses. Four assessors unfinished work delays property tax mailings and tax rebates. Officials may seek court advice to remove those who failed to complete duties and address penalties for taxpayers awaiting mailed cards.
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Connie
Baeciise 4
Jacob Held
Pitt
Rev Hook to Speak at West Spring Creek Church
Rev H A Hook will deliver the second expository message on Genesis chapter three at the Sunday service at West Spring Creek church Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. Bible study follows at 10 a m. Harbor Hall Community House hosts an 8 o'clock EST service with the topic What Does the Bible Say About Hell. All are welcome to these finally announced services.
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West Spring Creek
H A. Hook
Harbor Hall
Communnity House
Hell
Temporary President at Edinboro ERIE
Dr. L. B. Van Houten, psychology professor at the college, has been acting as temporary president since his appointment by the board at a meeting last week. The board announced the appointment yesterday after approving the selection and noting the resignation of the former president Carman Ross.
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L. B. Van= Houten
Hie
Bamboo
Loirmid
Fitehle
Haltiman
van Houlen Ewe
Arthur T. Tumex
Henry Kreiner
DuBlois
Mie College
Carman Ross
Cellege
Girl killed and companion hurt in Allegany Park incident
A ten year old girl, Elizabeth Carr, daughter of J Homer Carr, was killed instantly and her companion Ernest Meller was seriously injured yesterday after being struck by a car while walking along a road near Red House in Allegany State Park. The automobile, possibly driven by Robert Baldwin, also a CCC member, fled the scene. Baldwin and another man were later taken into custody, with the car recovered later.
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Red House
Allegany State Park
Elizabeth Carr
J. Homer Carr
Ernest Meller
GCC
Willan Lindwell
Jamestown
CCS
Baldwin
Trie
Lindwell
Uail
Fairview
Erie County
William Sole
Monroe
Mich
Uniti
Cyrl A. Faler
Attica
HL R. Bauei
Talter
Long Scooter Trip Ends in Wayne County
Wayne County youth J C Deig nit returned from a two week Canadian vacation covering 1,100 miles on a motor scooter. He spent about $2.75 for fuel, averaging 120 miles per gallon. He says he never had to walk until facing two hills near home.
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Waynesburg
J. C. Deignit
Grapes Expected Late Yet Promising Crop In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg August reports indicate grapes will mature about three weeks late but with a favorable crop. Weather through July favored growth with August predicted to bring good yields though some regions faced dryness. overall vines show strong color and growth, and production in Lancaster and Chester counties remains robust.
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Harrisburg
Tovaceo
Toewliitena
Bern
Lancaster County
Chester
Clinton
Pennsylvania
Spake
Bible Study Subject Sunday Night at Seventh Day Adventist Church
The Sunday evening Bible Study at the Seventh Day Adventist church will feature the sermon topic The Heavenly Siamese Twins and a related slide presentation illustrating the subject. Miss Zella Carroll of Columbus will sing Sweet Hour of Prayer, with colored screens displaying the Bible study content. All seeking sound Bible doctrine are urged to attend.
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Flahneterate
Zella Carroll
Columbus
Iaines
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