05 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1941
Page
1
British forces in Libya brace for possible German push toward Egypt and the Suez Canal as Axis plans to seize Egypt and the canal loom. Wavell concentrates on Libyan coast defenses while Italy’s Graziani is noted defeated. Aduwa in Ethiopia falls to British troops, signaling strategic shifts in North Africa.
A fragmented quiz item tests knowledge of Messerschmitt versus Wellington bombers, blackout during dive bombing, West Point of the Air at Randolph Tex, monthly British lend‑lease aircraft flow, and a B-18 bomber in production. The readable bits identify Messerschmitt wins, blackout definition, West Point of the Air phrase, and about 600 planes monthly to Britain.
Dr Joseph Manendes of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urges national unity to meet a crisis. He asserts that with united effort the people can rely on a democracy to produce the necessary momentum and resilience.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Bante Monica in California and a large event linked to Army presence. Details are unclear but imply a significant occasion or exhibit with national or global scope.
The State Board of Public Welfare plans hearings on shelter allowances for the urban poor. A date is scheduled later this month. Senate authorized an inquiry into shelter allowances by resolution.
In Tampa, Ruth Pontica, about 800 pounds, prepares to enter a hospital to have weight trimmed to enable her to tour with the Royal American Show carnival. She plans about a week in hospital and says rapid winter weight gain makes even moving around difficult. Pontico, about 80, lives with her husband in a hotel they bought days ago for its sturdy floor beams.
Miss Katherine Griffith led a swimming safety program at State Teachers College with George Wiesen demonstrating strokes and rescue techniques. Water Safety Instructors included Robert Timmons Virginia Burgess Joan Critchlow Leachman Cravener Lewis Hough Lawrence Howe Earl Magg Robert Sliker Jay Smith and Henry Wiesen.
Ford strike centers on CIO United Auto Workers demand for contract recognizing bargaining rights covering wages seniority and grievance procedure. Three day stoppage halts River Rouge feed and closes plants while defense contracts worth 155 million dollars loom. James Dewey predicts settlement in April as steel and coal sectors face talks.
Dispatches indicate a German motorized division massing near the Hungarian border town of Gzeged while Yugoslav forces reportedly prepare for possible action across the Mohaca front. Belgrade endured two brief blackouts as city curfews and pollen-related restrictions were noted.
A Bristol raid left many dead or wounded as four hours of bombing occurred on the previous night. Brest was shelled by RAF aircraft for a second night, with German battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst reported sheltering there. In East Africa, British forces aimed to strike at Eritrea and Ethiopia to free troops, with potential use in the Balkans or North Africa. Libyan forces reportedly retreating as German Italian columns threaten supply lines.
A CIO United Mine Workers committee representing three Pennsylvania anthracite districts authorized negotiations for a two year contract replacing the current agreement expiring April 30. Three hundred fifty delegates voted to empower the talks, backing a scale committee plan for higher pay. The proposal calls for a $1 daily raise for miners and daily paid outside workers and a 20 percent increase for tonnage miners as talks with operators begin next Tuesday.
Delegates debated an overtime and double time plan for Sundays and holidays, plus two weeks of paid vacations. Some expressed concern that unsettled conditions could make a long term pact inadvisable. Thomas Kennedy, International secretary treasurer, assured the agreement would be written to be reopened if conditions warrant.
In Ebensburg on April 5 Rev C W Houston of Laughlin town was chosen president of District Eight, Pennsylvania Disciples of Christ, at the annual convention. Other officers include Rev J F Messenger of Somerset as vice-president and Rev Donald C Ward as secretary-treasurer. Ward, now serving Morgantown, W Va, will become pastor of the First Church at Johnstown in May. The district covers Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland, Clearfield, Blair, Indiana and Bedford Counties.
Philadelphia April 5 The Postgraduate Institute hears Dr Edward F Burt advocate lollypops to raise blood sugar in childhood fevers. A barometer shows altitude lowers mercury by about one inch per 900 feet.
Report from an April encounter details railroad and banking heiress Amelia Orr Ronin of La Jolla leaving husband Ryan after a brief marriage. He recalls romance began from a fender collision in La Jolla last year and notes prior marriages ending in divorce. He hopes to reconnect soon while admitting uncertainty about the honeymoon’s end.
Eyewitness accounts report a raid by Nazi bombers in British skies under moonlight. One bomber reportedly hit by anti-aircraft fire crashed in flames. another shot down by a night fighter with crew captured. British Arc fighters with volunteers battled fires as searchlights and anti-aircraft guns broke up the raid.
Pittsburgh April 6 100 CIO leaders from United States Steel mills gathered amid wage deadlock reports as Philip Murray warns negotiators say talks stalled. U S Steel president Fairless expressed surprise and doubt of strike while union leaders plan possible midnight walkout if no agreement by April. Jury inquiry extends to Davie case in Philadelphia. Army Day observed nationwide with emphasis on national defense roles.
German news agency says Italian troops occupy Libyan port Benghazi and pursue retreating forces along the coast. British claims of Benghazi withdrawal contradict raids against Brest and western German regions. RAF night attacks and anti aircraft fire reported with several raiders shot down. Nazi submarines sink further ships in convoy, with total losses rising.
The item lists several names tied to licenses and voters and reports 1940 retail sales gains in Pennsylvania. Department of Commerce notes department stores up 6 percent and men's apparel stores up 5 percent from 1939, with notable gains in Johns Town, Harrisburg, Reading, Altoona, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Philadelphia.
Forecast shows light showers and cool today then partly cloudy and warmer tomorrow. Readings include 41 current, highs near 57 and lows around 38 with moderate humidity and a barometric pressure near 28.27. Precipitation totals 1.62 inches for the period and 153 inches for the month with a 3.94 inch monthly average. Friday readings indicate 29.55.
Mary E Swasey of White Township died at 4 am born November 18 1854 funeral arrangements incomplete. Ralph Muffley services at 1 pm Sunday in Cresson interment Indiana Oakland Cemetery. Artha M Dickson formerly of Homer City died in Akron aged 77. Survivors Todd Dickson Mabel Kempt Zuma Bauer Dorothy Firestone others. Mayors Mateer Low died inяс format funeral set 3 pm Sunday at 320 North Washington Butler.
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