Eden Resigns Foreign Secretary Post To Seek PM Role
War analyst Dewitt Mackenzie reports Anthony Eden will resign as foreign secretary to devote full time to government leadership in the House of Commons. If true, the move tests his viability as Churchill’s successor and signals potential rise of the younger Conservative wing amid postwar reconstruction challenges. Lord Cranborne could succeed Eden. Eden’s removal may shift foreign policy dynamics. Regular leadership in the Commons continues.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Churchill
Eden
Sun Old Guard
England
Britain
London
Lord Cranborne
Dominion
Cranborne
Chamberlain
Hitler
Commons
New Cooling Fan For Air cooled Engines
The Wright Aeronautical Corp announces a new cooling fan for air cooled aircraft engines. Tests show climbs up to 20 percent higher and payload gains up to 10 000 pounds on some twin engined planes. The fans maintain high air pressure through the engine cowling with exit flaps closed, and exhaust air is pushed out to slips at high speed.
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Armed Services
Gordon
Weather and politics mix in Churchill leadership debate
The piece notes clearing skies and rising temperatures as a backdrop to Britain’s political contest. It analyzes Winston Churchill as an individualist, a lone wolf, whose leadership in Commons is questioned. It contrasts Eden as a capable yet tactful figure needing domestic experience and hints the House is challenging the veteran leader.
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Churchill
England
Commons
Eden
Reception For Potentate Is Planned In Jaffa Temple
Illustrious Potentate Homer George will be honored by Nobles of the Mystic Shrine with a Thursday April 27 reception at Jaffa mosque Altoona Pa. The event features a turkey dinner entertainment by local and professional groups, music, pageant and drills, dancing, fez dress, and an orchestra. Reservations close April 24 and Shrine members or visiting nobles may obtain tickets at the mosque door.
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Jaffa Temple
Mystic Shrine
Homer
George
Jaffa Mosque
Altoona Pa
Jafa Temple
Jaffa
Coxy Irvin
Jaffa Moeque
Japs in India and Pacific Air Offensive Update
Reported wartime actions describe Japan facing Allied pressure in India Burma and the Pacific. Chinese forces advance in Northern Burma toward Wakawng as Japanese planes are destroyed in air operations at Aungban and Wewak. Allied bombers strike Rabaul Pompe Wake and Truk with numerous aircraft losses and ground damage.
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Burma
Mogaung
Madang
Bogadjim
Rabaul
New Britain
7Th Army Air Force
Pompe
Caroline
Navy
Wake
Admoiral
Chester W. Nimitz
Marshall Islands
Truk
5Th Army Air Force
Explosion rattles Nebraska town and plant outskirts
A powerful blast at the largest Nebraska plant, spanning 48 00 acres, shattered windows and rattled the town of Hastings and nearby Glenvil. Mayor Roy Carter and officials in Washington said the explosion was confined to one unit, but widespread damage and a citywide panic followed as ambulances rushed to the depot and residents reported glass and structural damage throughout the 18 000 population area.
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Phat
Roy Carter
Hastings
Aii
Washington
Nebraska
Iis Price
Washiigs
Carters
Glenvil
Wert Bruns
Mfrs
BE B Decker
Thos
Sgt Homer Isenberg Jolly Roger tail gunner honors
Sgt Homer Isenberg son of Willian and Mrs Isenberg of Indiana R D 3 returns home after serving as hose runner with General Kenney s Fifth Air Force Jolly Rogers heavy bomber unit. The unit has downed 334 Zeros sunk 258 150 tons Nip shipping and his crew sunk a 10000 ton banker. He took part in the first daylight raid on Rabaul earned an Air Medal and is recommended for four more awards. He recalls a tense Wewak raid and a rain soaked night in a cot mishap. He worked on highways for Allegheny Asphalt in Pittsburgh and played basketball at Indiana High School. His brother William serves in California. The Gazette previously ran his Flying Medal story in March 18 issue.
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Homer Leloss Isenberg
Willian Isenberg
Indiana
R. D
Jolly Rogers
Kenney
Fifth Air Force
Pacific
Isenberg
Rabaul
Wewak
Allegheny Asphalt Company
Pittsburgh
Indiana High School
William Isenberg
Ordnance Company
California
the Gazette
Sgt. Isenberg
Gazette
Willkie Resigns and Shifts 1944 Campaign Dynamics
Willkie’s Omaha address framed his withdrawal as a strategic move to test Wisconsin voters and energize midwest support for a wartime coalition. The move unsettled some Republicans, with Dewey’s prospects debated. Bricker praised Willkie’s candor while Stassen offered no comment.
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Omaha
Wisconsin
Willkie
Dewey
Wilkie
Bricker
Ohioan
Stassen
Ball
R-Minn
Minnesota
Nye
Austin
American Newspaper Publishers Association
New York
Auberalsocialti
Murray Dmont
Murray
Indiana Man Enlists As Aviation Cadet At Bainbridge Field
Robert C. Wettling of Indiana Pa enters basic flight training at Bainbridge Army Air Field under Colonel Mills Savage after completing pre flight at Maxwell Field. Wettling, a former Indiana State Teachers College student, enlisted Feb 21 1942 amid a growing wartime program for aviators. Six more local men begin naval indoctrination at Great Lakes with aptitude tests ahead of service school or sea duty. Also noted are staff sergeant medical discharge from Indiantown Gap and Navy aircrew wings achievements for David D Taylor, an Indiana County native and Homer City High School graduate.
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Robert C. Wettling
Bainbridge Army Air Field
John R. Wettling
Fifth Street
Indiana
Maxwell Field
Ala
Bainbridge Flying School
Army Air Forces, Training Command
Mills 8. Savage
Georgia Tech
Army Air Forces
Wettling
Air Forces
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana County
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Naval Service School
Renaldo
Forest
Alverda
Floyd A. Ferraro
Beyer
Albert E. Pennington
Cherry Tree
James E. Brenan
ST Sherman Street
Clymer
Paul D
Creekside
Edward Wasalosky
Ernest
Frank W.W. Kerr
Church Street
Percy E. Hennem
David DP. Taylor
A. Ord
Navy
David D. Taylor
Aviation Ordnance
Taylor
Harry W. Taylor
Graceton
Sampson, N
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Navy School
Naval Training School
Navy Pier
Chicago
Ill
Russell J. Bearer
Charles A. Krouse
Robinson
Thomas
Seymour Johnson Field
N. C
Joseph W. Thomas
Harry W
Glen Campbell
Army Air Forces Training Command
University of Pittsburgh
Royalil & Gas Corporation
Houston
Army
Draftee Support and Service Aids Fort Knox Area
Wartime notices report Pvt Roger M Harrington, 34, now at Fort Knox Kentucky, attending pre induction meetings as a civilian sponsor for draftees. Lt M R Garrett in Camp Reynolds Pennsylvania seeks Civil Service applicants. Lt J Herbert Georgy in England, promoted to first lieutenant, serves as Administrative and Depot Sales Officer with wife Margie Nell Shrom and son at Black Lick Pa.
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Roger Warrington
Fort Knox
Roger M. Harrington
Albany
N. Y
Lrastus
Corning
Kentucky
Roger
M. Harrington
T- C
Army
M. R. Garrett
la. M. R
Garrett
A. U S
Camp Reynolds
U. S
Civil Service
England
J. Herbert Georgy
Margie Nell Shrom
Dames Herbert Jr
Jus
Shrom
Black- Lick
U S Bombings Report From North Africa and Europe
RAF bombers hit Toulouse air repair plants and a 1000 mile round trip was completed with most planes returning. U S Eighth Air Force suffered eight fighters lost and Liberators returned after bombing Pas de Calais. Ninth Air Force attacked Bourges Tours Laval and Chartres. George Mattocks died after being struck by a streetcar in Mercer.
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RAF
Toulouse
France
Spain
Jourey
Air Ministry
Berlin
Munich
Romania
Ploesti
Britain
Mediterranean
U. S. Eighth Air Force
Germany
U.S
Pas-De-Calais
Ninth Airy
Bourges
Tours
Laval
Chartres
Cross Plains Woman Sparks Three Year Pen Pal Journey
Lucille Tate of Cross Plains wrote her name on a straw berry, inspiring Mary Riselle of Buffalo to begin a three year correspondence. The two friends, who had never met, finally planned a visit when Miss Tate flew to Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Lucille Tate
Cross Plains
iTens
Mary Riselle
Miss Tate
Clean Brake Stockton Carpenters License Mystery
Stockton California report states W H George a four carpenter holds a certificate from the Lodi Office of Private Adminystrator crediting him with 10468 gallons of gasoline. He denies knowledge of why, noting his only vehicle is a bicycle.
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Stockton
Calif
W. H. George
Carpenter
Lodi
Prive Admnystratyr
Later Visit and War Posts Highlight Union News
A report recalls a London meeting and a weekend visit enjoying Buckingham Palace Hyde Park No 10 Downing Street London Bridge and Westminster Abbey. It lists five Blairsville men serving overseas including Lt J H George Cpl Donald L George Pvt L L George at Camp Blanding and Camp Pinedale plus Corporal George Solanskey in Africa and Navy graduates from Indiana County Bluejackets. Also mentions Aviation Cadet Thomas at Seymour Johnson and Pvt Leonard Covatch earning Good Conduct Medal in the Aleutians.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Hyde Park
Downing Street
London Bridge
London Tower
Britishroadcasting Corporation
Westminster Abbey
St. George's
L. H. George
Stewart Street
Blairsville
J. H. George
Donald L. George
el L. George
Marine
Paris Island
D. C
J. Glenn George
Camp Blanding
Florida
Harry L. George
Camp Pinedale
Calif
Two Year Old Dies From Acute Alcoholism In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh a two year old boy James White died in a hospital after drinking nearly a pint of whiskey from a home refrigerator. His aunt Mrs Mary In Serra said he obtained the bottle while she cleaned a bedroom and found him on the floor with the bottle nearly empty. In Washington Senator Bailey proposed a Byrd Farley ticket, expressing doubt Roosevelt seeks a fourth term and saying Byrd and Farley would make a fine ticket for Democrats.
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Pittsburgh
James White
Mary In- Serra
Washington
Roosevelt
Bailey
D-Nc
Jay
Byrd-Farley
Byrd
Obituaries for Nora Fails Kathryn Shedlak and others
Obituary notices list Nora Anderson Fails of Leetonia Ohio age 74 died at home after teaching in Jacksonville era widow of William Fails. Survived by six sons, a brother and sister. funeral at Woods Funeral Parlor. Also noted are Kathryn Posedly Shedlak of Dixonville born 1879 died at home following illness, survived by husband Emery and several children. services at Sacred Heart Church. David MacCullough, born 1844, died at granddaughter's home in Aultman. survived by four sons and one daughter plus many grandchildren. services in Aultman. Jennie Zack, born 1875 in West Wheatfield, died April 0 at 10 am in Kenedina Hospital. survived by husband Daniel Zack, five sons and two daughters, eighteen grandchildren, and a brother. services at family home with interment in Oakland Cemetery Indiana.
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Nora (Anderson) Fails
Leetonia
Ohio
William Fails
William and
Katherine Anderson
Parkwood
Jacksonville
Fails
Thhe Presbyterian Church
Allen
Glenn
Wallace
Kenneth
Bruce
Donald
H. E B. Anderson
West Virginia
Amanda Anderson
Pittsburgh
the Woods Funeral Parlor
Ledonia
Kathryn Pocedly Shedlak
Emery Shedlak
Dixonville
Czechoslovakia
United States
Sacred Heart Church
The
Rosary Society
Emjery Shedlak
Steve
Paul
Braddock
John Paulina
Clymer
John Krolick
Leavittsburg
Emery, Jr
East Liberty
George Strain
Harrisburg
Betty
Oitlock
Albert H. Tarik
Stafford
St. Bernard Cemetery
Indiana
David Maccullough
Rebecca Olson
Aultman
John
Elizabeth
Craig) MacCullough
Scotland
Ferndale
Auliman
Presbyterian Church
Reynoldsville Lodge I. C. O. F
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
John MacCulloch
Homer City
Samuel
James
David
Keyser
Elizabeth Clark
Austiman
Neil
France
John D. Hess
Oakland Cemetery
Jennie Zack
Knediana Hospital
West Wheatfield Township
John A
Haninah
Richard
Camp Maxey
Texas
U. S. Amy
Edna) Carney
Brushvalley Township
Raymond
Mildred) Rhine
Center Township
William F. Dias
Heshbon
Brushyalley Township
J. W. Clair
Inediana
Red Army advances near Odessa amid heavy fighting
Red Army forces push toward Odessa from the Ku banka air station area as four fronts hammer the city defenses. Reports say Germans suffer heavy casualties while counterattacks falter. In Tarnopol and Skala, Russians reclaim streets and trap German and Rumanian units, with Luftwaffe transports aiding evacuations elsewhere.
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Red Army
Odessa
Lake Kuialnitzki
Kubanka
Red Star
Skala
Tarnopol
Russia
Mikhail Mikhailov
Germany
Killigs
Junkers
Kamericts Podolsk
Mikhailov
20 Million Pounds of Rags Sought in April
Harrisburg April 6 Pennsylvanians were asked today to turn in 20 000 000 pounds of rags during April for the war salvage program An appeal was sent to all county and local salvage committees by Colby S Baker executive secretary of the Advisory Committee on Salvage of the State Council of Defense Virtually all rag production is for war needs the Army and Navy and war plans demand more wiping clothes than dealers inventories are about 25 below normal Bones have rags but manpower shortage prevents gathering New wool imports from overseas are down due to lack of shipping facilities
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Harrisburg
Army
Navy
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Knittex Clipper
Moorhead
India
Brahmaputra River
Pyiysburgh
Wilmerding Islhool Board
Wilmerding Westinghouse Memorial High School
Pitcasin High School
Sgt
Homer Isenberga
Lt. Swanson
Marry Stark
Harry Starts
James Stark
Slymer
Indiantown Gap
Stark
U.S. Army
Spectator
Li. George
Cpl
Arrang
Piptsburgh
George Mattocks
Mercer, R. D
iSolanskey
Africa
Lafe
North Africa
Corp
George J. Solanskey
Adam Oresik
Wayne, Mich
Martina
Salina, Kansas
Berkley
Michigan
Lood
Pvt
Leonard J. Covateh
Lott Covatch
Covatch
Aleutian Area
Richard Vincent
Joyce Raulston
Detroit
Andrew C. Baird
Tray Axis Army
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