Balkans blamed for Istanbul hotel bombing that wounded British envoy
Turkish police and military officials said they are pursuing a Balkan bombing unit after a bomb exploded in the Pera Plaza hotel lobby, nearly killing British envoy George W. Rendel and injuring four others. Four dead include two Turkish detectives and two bystanders. about twenty were hurt. Rendel escaped by a narrow margin as the attack targeted his Sofia party. Investigators warn of possible diplomatic repercussions and questioned train passengers and baggage search teams. two mysterious suitcases linked to the incident were under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Associated Press
Istanbul
Turkey
Balkan
George W. Rendel
Bulgaria
Rendel
Pera Plaza
Sofa
Gertrude Fis
Sofia
B. Page
Clymer Wins to Retain Doctor Williams
Residents of the Clymer Prench Creek district win their fight to keep Dr. R X Williams of Clymer N Y from being called to active service. An Army order revoking his Port Niagara March 71st departure for training and Camp Forrest Tenn was received. Williams is a Medical Corps lieutenant. A petition signed by about 60 residents and a letter from the Clymer Business Men's Association urged revocation to avoid loss of medical service for the two villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. X. Williams
Clymer-Prench Creek
Clymer
U. S. Army
Williams
Port Niagara
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Young Woman 5 Injured As Two Autos Collide
Miss Ernestine Dempsey of 512 Wert Smith street sustained two fractured ribs and a head injury when the Dempsey car was struck near her home at 9 15 this morning. Arthur Fosberg of 130 Second age drove the other vehicle and caused the collision while attempting to pass. Dempsey and her husband were bruised but not seriously hurt. Fosberg was uninjured. Patrolman Ross Mead investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Dempsey
Wert Smith Street
Chevrolet
Arthur Poeberg
Dempsey
Fosberg
Ross ‘Mead
Draft Reveals Registrant Was Jail Fugitive
Associated Press report from Pittsburgh notes a man used a false name on a draft card exposing a model husband and trusted employee as a five year fugitive from Northumberland County Jail. The fugitive, John Robert Slavinski Gutowski, escaped from Eastern Pennsylvania jail while serving a two to four year sentence for breaking and entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Northumberland County
John Robert Sulvinsk
Stenley Gatowsei
Pennsylvania
Slavinski
United States
Gutowski
Drift
Stayinski
Federal
Grand Jury
Sorthumberland County
Rabeth M. Fortney
Aad Stayinski
Gutowsky
Shamokin
Berlin Answers Aid Bill Action With New Threat
Berlin claims the German attitude toward the United States aid-to-Britain bill is unchanged and warns Roosevelt, unpredictable, may send one convoy. A Nazi spokesman vows to torpedo anything approaching England and says materials to Britain have not arrived in the desired volume and may not hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
United States
Engeland
Roosevelt seeks seven billion defense aid in urgent push
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 7 000 000 000 to fund a mixed policy of arming democracies with war materiel. Breakdown shows 2 064 000 000 for aircraft and parts, 1 343 000 000 for ordnance, 1 890 000 000 for commodities, 262 000 000 for vehicles, 628 000 000 for vessels, 260 000 000 for miscellaneous gear, and 72 000 000 for defense production facilities. House action on the lend lease bill neared, with passage 317 to 71 and presidential signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Smith
House
Roosevelt Witout
Britain
Greece
Hull
Philadelphia Teacher Retired After Accusations and Outburst
Philadelphia March 12 A two year latin teacher retired after Superintendent Alexander J Stoddard suspended her for intolerance and prejudice against racial and minority groups and insulting President Roosevelt The school board unanimously accepted retirement of Dr Bessle R Burchett at a meeting held to consider dismissal for calling him a murderer The daughter of a minister Miss Burchett had taught in the public school system since 1909 She claimed Communists were out to get her and was granted a 1600 a year pension on her last birthday January 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Alexander J. Stoddard
Roosevelt
Bessle R. Burchett
Stoddard
Burchett
British Troops Reported Landing At Greek Port
Balkan staff of the Associated Press says reports of British troops landing in Greece are being checked with no confirmation. British, Greek, U S, Italian and German legations in Belgrade express doubt that any British reinforcement landing has begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
Associated Press
Rale Today
Greece
United States
Ttalian
Belgrade
State Senate vetoes proposed gambling tax in Harrisburg
March 12 in Harrisburg the State Senate killed a proposed gambling tax. The judiciary committee chaired by John M. Waller of Allegheny said it would not report any bills from Senator Haluska of Cambria County to tax bingo, pinball, and horse racing. Officials cited revenue origin in the House but some senators said Pennsylvania isn’t ready to legalize such activities. Haluska planned to move next week to task the committee requiring 21 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Senate
Pennsylvania
Judiciary General
John, M. Waller
Allegheny
Joh J
Haliska
D-Cambria
House
Mittes
Haluska
Teachers May Get Increase in Salary in Pennsylvania
Corry teachers may receive a pay rise under a bill endorsed by a taxpayers group. The plan sets base salaries of 1600 dollars for elementary teachers and 2000 dollars for high school teachers, funded by an equalization fund to boost education cost participation. The current rural minimum is 100 dollars monthly, with raises for higher classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Pennsylvania
Partial Moon Eclipse Visible Across United States
A partial lunar eclipse will occur early Thursday with the moon entering Earth's shadow at 1 56 a.m. EST. The event will be visible throughout the United States as the eclipse progresses, aligning the sun earth and moon in a direct line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
United States
Food Stamp Plan Could Reach Corry Stores In April
Erie area meeting reports that Corry stores may join a federal food stamp program set to begin in April. Mayor Frank Hepler announced that Surplus Marketing Administration reps will visit local shops to urge cooperation. The plan, operated with USDA and county support, aims to distribute surplus food to families on public assistance, with participation voluntary for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hepler
Erie
Corry
Ecores
Coun
Pennsylvania
Garry
Meyor Frank
Hepler
Ity
Evie Chamber of Commerce
Dournel
Surplus Marketing Administration
Corry Food
Ueli
United States
Department of Agriculture
Greeks Repulse Heavy Italian Assaults in Albania
Athens March 12 Italians using their largest force yet attacked Albania at six points after artillery preps, but all thrusts were repulsed. A Black Shirt battalion was wiped out except 187 prisoners, and a unit named Bruno Mussolini reportedly took part. Greeks claim to have advanced in the Tepeleni sector. many Italian wounded and 20 officers among prisoners. Earlier Greek spokesman cited 450 more Italian prisoners and possible losses up to 130,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Athens
Albania
Bruno Mussolini
Tura
Mussolini
sTepeleni
Italy
Thie Varipaten
Residence of British rulers target as bombs hit palace
March 12 London reports the government released that Buckingham Palace, residence of the king and queen, was damaged by air raids. No royal injuries. Bombs struck gates, courtyards, and a lodge house, with windows shattered and a policeman felled by blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press London
Buckingham Palace
Felace
Lodge House
Cardiff Royal
Largss
Welles
Air Ministry
Germany
Dy Kiel
Chmmunique
Bremerhaven
Kiel
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Weilynd Hortawestern Hygland
Small Fire After Beauty Salon Blast Near Perry Shop
Arc department responded just before 2 PM to Perry Beauty Salon where an explosion sparked a fire. Gas buildup is suspected as the cause. The salon was closed midweek, but proprietor Miss Mary Perry was inside the adjoining press-machining shop, enabling a quick alarm and limited damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arc Department
Perry
Cole
Mary Perry
Aid Bill New Magna Carta To Churchill Aid Bill New Magna Carta To Churchill
London reports Prime Minister Churchill thanked the United States for passage of the Aid Bill described as a new Magna Carta. Churchill spoke in the Commons noting the bill’s signing by the President and expressing gratitude for American military aid and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Associated Press
London
Bryne
Churchill Fy
United States
Unite States
Churchyll
Commons
Red Cross Motor Corps Planned In City
Arrangements by Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross plan a motor corps section of young women under Majorie Peek. The unit will handle messenger, delivery, and other service calls, with similar groups already aiding many chapter activities. Executive committee met at municipal buildings to discuss plans and funding. lack of a certified instructor delays start until summer, with recruitment to begin via nearby Ghou Mea. instructor through Goitauqua. Mrs Giblin to oversee welfare and service work. expected growth tied to selective service and soldiers departing for camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
American Red Cross
Maganization of
Bos
Majorie Peek
Molor Corps
Thomas F. Gili
Prank
Hepler
Richard Rossbacher
Luster Lams
Am- Mitige
Jirsbaid
Goitauqua
Ine
Giblin
Red Cross
Six New Airmail Routes Planned by All American Aviation
All American Aviation plans six new airmail pickup routes to expand service to 175 communities in New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island and New Jersey. Notices filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board detail routes from New York to Syracuse Harrisburg and Boston with numerous intermediate stops including Albany Binghamton Elmira Ithaca Sayre Corning Watkins Glen and many smaller towns. The plan envisions extended service along the Hudson Valley and to New England, increasing the reach of airmail through a wide network of intermediate points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
All-American Aviation
Tnc
Ags
Civil Aeronautics Board
Red Airmail
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhodesind
New Jersey
Syracuse
Binghamton
Elnira
Honésdale
Monarose
Edinott
Owego
Sayre
Waverly
Corning
Watkins Glen
Ithaca
Cortland
Auburn
New England
Harrisbore
Williamsport
Easton
Nazareth
Bangor
East Straudsburg
Lehighton
Haverton
Tamaqua
Pottsville
Shenandoah
Mt. Carmel
Shamoki
Bloomsburg
Danville
Muncy
Milton
Lewisburg
Sunbury
Splinsgrove
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Ardmore
Norristown
Phoenixville
Pottstown
Reading
Lebanon
Palmyra
Middletown
Boston
New London
Conn
Greenfield
Hudson Valley
New Air Assault Launched From Bulgarian Bases
German warplanes bomb Greek towns from Bulgarian bases as Adolf Hitler massed 500000 troops on Greece and Turkey fronts. Yugoslav leaders met in Belgrade amid signals of Nazi demands. German and Bulgarian air forces pressed operations as borders tighten and Greece faces intensified pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bulgaria
Adolf Hitler
Greece
Hiealiays
Plovdiv
Grek Tustler
Turkey
Europe
Eus
el Tuanbul
Grek Army
Dede Agauhi
Grecian
Aussie
Turley
Danube
Yugoslav capitulation looming as Axis demands grow
Belgrade reports indicate Yugoslavia prepared to yield to Rome Berlin Tokyo alliance pressure. Prime figures gathered for crown council amid massed Axis troop buildup on northern borders. Regent Prince Paul and ministers heard a long audience with Dragisa Cvetkovic and Alexander Cincar-Mavrovi?e? as Britain presses for clarity from Ankara and Belgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tokyo
Adolf Hiller
Greece
Turkey
Crown Council
Hiller
Axis
Prince Paul
Fremige Dragisa Cvetkovic
Alesander Cincar-Marie- Vie
Great Britain
Yupaslavia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ays
Phila
Greek
Senate
Halaska
Tepeleni
Buffalo
Mar
Pius L. Schwert
McWork Yankees
Schwert
Midlands
RED Cross Motor Corps Section
City
First Aid
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!