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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1941
Page
1
The article notes a German advance toward Belgrade on the Danube with Belgrade potentially in Nazi control within hours. It mentions Yugoslav government withdrawal toward Skopje and a southern mountain defense line as Yugoslavia braces for invasion.
Allied observers report coordinated German drives into Yugoslavia and Greece aimed at quick control of railways and highways, with forces crossing from Austria into the Sava valley and toward Zagreb, Belgrade, and Salonika as the key strategic objective and defense pivot.
Severe rains and snowmelt caused widespread flooding across Wilkes-Barre Towanda and surrounding boroughs. Crests near 25 feet threatened low-lying areas while several highways, U.S. Route 11, and Wyoming Valley Airport faced closures. Officials ordered four Plymouth Township families to evacuate as crews pumped backwater from city sewers.
In Harmeburg on April 7 Republicans pressed for new Pennsylvania laws including anti un American activity provisions and a one percent payroll tax cut. Senate majority leader James A. Geltz outlined four bills to start in the Senate, while House discussions covered redistricting and a repeal push on the 1878 barmaid act. The governor ordered pay raises under unemployment compensation rules, sparking a clash with the executive board over authority and timing.
The article notes German forces could have cut Greece’s lines via the Vardar Valley but Allied defenses east of Salonika hold near the Struma Valley. Yugoslav bombardment targets the Albanian frontier as they plan to push into Albania to aid Italians. German thrusts toward Nish and Skoplje may aid fascists in Albania.
The United States pledged support to Yugoslavia after Germany’s dawn invasion. Hull announced rapid delivery of military and other supplies, with over 2,000 Americans in Belgrade and minister Lane kept on standby to assist. Eight Yugoslav ships were recently in U S ports including Baltimore Philadelphia and Newport News with others at St Thomas.
On the Albanian frontier Greek forces resist while Hitler’s command reports progress in the Balkans. Belgrade endures heavy bombing as Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Greece face German assault. Turkish radio questions German motives while Soviet and American observers note shifting alignments amid rapid fronts. Papagos calls Greek troops to prove worthy on the Italian front. The Greek navy upholds a stark slogan of disregarding death.
The Apbalachian Joint Wage Conference opened in New York City on March 11 representing about six percent of the nation’s bituminous tonnage. United Mine Workers demands, adopted by the International Policy Committee and presented by President John L. Lewis, were rejected by coal operators. Local Union 488 and other groups pledge full support until a new contract is won. Separate notices report several traffic and personal injury accidents across Indiana County and nearby areas, with details and victims named, including injuries from crashes on Route 80 and Route 56, and a fatality near Glen Campbell.
Hines urged Pennsylvania members of Congress to investigate a state payroll issue. He alleged a promotion and pay-raise system was used in Pennsylvania that was not in other states. He reported 396 promotions with 209 pay increases blocked by the state board and said the board exceeded its powers.
A Pittsburgh man died in a Saturday evening crash when his car struck a mud slick on a highway, skidded off a five foot embankment and rolled over. The wreck occurred around 6 15 p m. at the muddy stretch near the crossing as rescuers took the injured to the hospital.
Obituary items list John W Moot of Homer City with three grandchildren and a sister. Horace J Clowes of Turtle Creek dies at 63 with survivors. Mrs Annebelle Burke Cresswell, 73, dies of heart attack with listed family. Carolyn Ford and Elizabeth Clough obituaries noted. funeral notices for Elizabeth Fairman and others with service details. multiple survivors, dates, and burial plans included.
Misa Perking advocates cooperation between employers and workers to boost production and preserve welfare amid war needs. She praises the defense mediation board for gaining trust and aiding settlements at Allis-Chalmers and other strikes. The Labor Department cites nine cases referred to the board and seeks to prevent stoppages at coal, Ford in Detroit, and United States Stace Corp.
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