MacArthur Arrives in Australia to Lead UN Command
General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Australia to assume the supreme United Nations command in the region. He travels with Mrs MacArthur, their son, and staff led by Major General Richard K Sutherland. The move follows a request by the Australian government and presidential approval on February 22 to shift headquarters from the Philippines to Australia. The scene includes Stimson’s reported statements and notes about Australian and Allied air forces boosting offensive capabilities.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
United Nations Command
War Departments
Roosevelt
MacArthur
Philippines
Stimson
United States
Air Corps
Japan
Royal Australian Air Force
Malaya
Netherlands East Indies
John Curtin
Darwin
New Guinea
Papua
Curtin
Richard K. Sutherland
Harold H. George
Philippine Islands
Fire truck contract awarded to Buffalo Pire Appliance Corp
Gily Council last night awarded a contract to Buffalo Pire Appliance Corporation of Buffalo, MW, for a new pumper to replace the Second Ward station's apparatus. The truck will cost 37,026.35 with delivery in 90 to 120 working days, barring priority delays. Only one bid was received, unlike prior bid openings that drew twenty-one bids from eight manufacturers. the specifications set by Cornell narrowed the field amid defense-related impacts.
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Gily Council
Buffalo Pire Appliance Corporation
Buffalo
Second Ward
Cornell
Torrance Confirmed as Supplies Head in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg March 17 Major questions before the Senate at a 2 PM session included confirming James F. Torrance Republican state chairman as secretary of property and supplies. The governor’s appointment was announced yesterday and supporters expect quick approval. Also under review was a bill to raise unemployment benefits. The governor ordered a 40 mph speed limit on state cars, seeks to align with Roosevelt’s request for a uniform speed limit to conserve rubber. Davis Won’t Withdraw in Pennsylvania GOP Governor Bid.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Senate
James F. Torrance
Jamies
Justice Department
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Northwestern Pa and W NY Floods After Heavy Rains
Torrential rains triggered floods across northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York, causing hundreds of thousands in damages. Creeks overflowed, railroads undermined, and Basements and stores in North East and surrounding towns flooded as a missing farmer, John S. Kebler Jr., 25, was reported missing after abandoning his car in a ditch near Twenty Mile Creek.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Corry
John S. Kebler, Jr
North Eas
North East
Twenty Mile
Greek
Venango County
Franklin
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Monongahela
Smell Creek
Macadath
Wellington
Caretaker Linked to CCC Waste Gets State Job Offer
Harrisburg reports G Albert Stewart offers Bernard A Billets state work while awaiting military induction after an inquiry into CCC Pine Grove camp damage. Stewart defends Billets, noting alleged camp misuses included rusting trucks tires stored and clothing destruction, with Billets cited for reporting concerns.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Civilian Conservation Corps
Pine Grove Furnace
Army
G. Albert Stewart
Forests and Waters
Bernard A. Billets
James J. McEntee
CCC
Washington
Stewart
Billett
District Forest Office
Fayetteville
German Threat Near Iceland Sails From Nordic Ports
London reports warn of a possible German attack on Teeland or Allied supply lines to Russia as Nazi orders shut all Norwegian ports from North Cape to Antesund. British sources say Tirpitz, the 35,000 ton battleship, may have dodged a torpedo and could be out of action for a time near Narvik eight days earlier. High seas prospects and renewed northern campaign suspicions push Britain to divert naval power while the Norway coast remains a potential launch point for an assault on Treland and allied lines.
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Associated Press
London
Teeland
Russia
Nui
North Cape
Antesund
Germany
Boves
Narvik
Blamarck
Hood
Norwexlen
Treland
United States
Brinch
Labor Agrees Not To Strike War Time Pact Reached
Washington March 17 leaders of organized labor said Sahoy yielded the right to strike during the war as a better path to production and unity than congressional restraints. AFL President William Green and CIO Chairman Philip Murray disclosed after a White House conference with the labor war board that wage rates and standards would be fixed without strikes or production disruption.
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Associated Press
Washington
Uiat Sahoy
Congress
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Philip Murray
White House
Labor War Board
Draft lottery occurs tonight in Washington
March 17 1940 8000000 men face possible military duty in first wartime draft lottery. The historic goldfish bowl from Independence Hall Philadelphia travels to the drawing where Secretary Stimson will draw the first number. High officials and Congress leaders will draw caps from the bowl while local boards determine order and eligibility based on the drawn numbers. Nearby details explain how misnumbered draws affect board tallies and registration totals. Fourteen survivors of a torpedoed American merchant ship land at Staten Island after a medium-drafted vessel attacked off Atlantic City New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Washington
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Stimson
Waz J
Fiest
New York
Mar
Atlantic City
N. J
Staten Dolund
Fourteen Die as Bombers Crash in Mountains
Army salvage crews recovered sections of two Flying Fortresses after crashes in Oregon and Idaho. One bomber hit Blue Mountain near Pendleton, killing 13 crew. the other crashed near Gowen Field Idaho, with four of six crew members dead. Surviving crewmen include Corp. George A. Glirlock in serious condition and Lt. Morton L. Howard with a broken leg. First Lt. C. J. Hostord, 28, of Butler Pennsylvania, was among the dead, his fifth birthday observed with the loss.
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Oregon
Idaho
Associated Press
Pendleton
Ore
March Y
Army
Wittel
Ain
Wiiten
Blue Mountein
Herve
Pendleton Sir
Pendleton Field
Gowen Field Holse
Hosnitel
Corp
George A. Glirlock
Danbury, Conn
Timber Wolf Captured Near Bear Lake
A full sized female Canadian timber wolf, caught in a fox trap owned by Thomas Smith known as Tommy the Trepper, was viewed by locals near Bear Lake. It is reportedly the first amber wolf seen in the area, with speculation it may have crossed Lake Erie during winter.
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Lalke
Thomas Smith
Tommy
Bear Lake
Lake Erie
Widespread Tornado Toll Tops 145 Dead Across Six States
Severe tornadic storms tore through a 600 mile swath of six southern and midwestern states leaving at least 145 dead and over 1000 injured. Mississippi bore the heaviest damage with scores of towns hit and many areas cut off, as death counts rose across Kentucky Tennessee Illinois and Indiana. Communications outages hampered rescue efforts as hospitals reported numerous injuries and ongoing searches for missing residents.
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Associated Press
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
Illinois
Missouri
Mississipi
Tilinnis
Indiana
Madama Oo
LeFlore
Water Valley
Grenada
Baldwin
Avalon
Oxford
Tula
Michigan City
North
Holly Springs
Alvin
Dacor
Flying Glass
West Tennessee State Hospital
Bolivar
Browder
Pace
New Sewer Project Considered for East Wayne Smith Area
Property owners along East Wayne Smith Street endure flooded homes and back ups from heavy rains. City Engineer Don Williams outlines a proposal to obtain a $45,000 federal grant for a storm sewer from Winehy Street to the sewer outlet and extension of the Hear Creek sewer to Hare Creek.
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East Wayne-Hast Smith Street
Winehy Street
Don D. Willams
East Smith Street
Hear Creek
Hare Creek
London Optimistic on Burma Crisis Moves Forward
British tanks and infantry with air support press through Burmese jungles to shield the main imperial army from Japanese columns marching north from Rangoon to Toungon and Prome. Nyaunglebin and Tuildkyi are reported reached as forces await rest and reinforcements from India before a larger offensive. London believes the defense of Burma gains momentum as Irons join the effort.
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Associated Press
London
Rangoon
Toungon
Prome
Naye
Nyaunglebin
Intern British In French Morocco
LONDON March 17 Reuters reports from Tangier that French authorities in Morocco ordered internment of all British subjects aged 18 to 60 in coast towns. About 2,000 people are believed affected. Officials say the action is in reprisal for RAF bombing raids on northern France.
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Seer
London
Reuters
Tangier
Morocco
Btt Uy
France
Republicans Seek Compromise Over Bell as Pennsylvania Governor Candidate
In Harrisburg on March 17 Republicans considered John C. Bell Jr. as a compromise governor candidate amid looming primary clashes with Edward Martin James Davis and Samter Lewis. A Hershey meeting yielded no details from officials but hinted Bell could pacify rivals if opposition withdrew, though no favorability was clear.
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John C. Bell
Harrisburg
Mar
John C. Bell, Jr
Pennsylvania
Wapitel
W Atti
Edward Martin
James J. Davis
Samter
Lewis
Arrthur H. James
Pbut
Hershey
Moonlight Passenger Express Derailed Near Sherman
Heavy rains washed out a culvert delaying train No. 911 Moonlight between Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Five injured including three mail clerks and a Pullman porter. Wreck halted PA Railroad divisions. relief train organized from Corry to scene near Sherman ahead of cleanup.
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Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Summerdale
Shertiai
Fos
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
Mickel Plate
New York
No. Sil
Cws
Blaisdell
Beng
Clarence Collier
Greepsburg
William Herrick
LeRoy Sherwood
Buffely
Henry Pierce
Dunkirk
William Russell
Guy-Corry
No. #11
Gorry
Oil City
Sherman
Davis
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Vanant
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Buller
Tieut
Hostord
Charles J. Hosford
Hutler
Old Nations Bituminous Coal Commission
Young Hoscord
Butler
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Jean
Burma
French
Langdon
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