D Day and Material Turn in War Strategy
War analyst DE WITT MACKENZIE outlines how D-Day hinges on both troops and material. He notes oil and gasoline as decisive bottlenecks and highlights Allied bombing of Romanians Ro mania oil fields and Ploesti as critical, with Romania’s output insufficient for long.
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DE Witt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Western
Europe
France
Atlantic
England
D-Day
Hitler
Romania
Ploesti Oi
Ploesti
Fuehrer
Germany
Allied Acrin
Heaven
Allied High
GOP Leaders Weigh Who Will Inherit Willkie Vote
Washington April 7 Republicans weigh how Willkie vote will be split after his defeat. MacArthur gains in Wisconsin primary as Dewey expands southward. Bricker and Taft hints of influence, predicting possible shifts to Dewey or Willkie supporters amid a potential preconvention deadlock.
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GOP
Washington
Vandenberg
MacArthur
Wisconsin
Thomas E. Dewey
New
Ous
Willkie
York
Gates
Dewey
South
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Danaher
R-Conn
Connecticut
Taft
Bricker
New England
Stig
Willkle
Halle
Lion's
Willdark
Oil Shortages Shape Nazi Strategy in Europe and Asia
The report notes Romania supplying about a third of Germany's oil needs and virtually all remaining oil and gas made from coal. It argues Hitler seeks to control Romanian oil to sustain air power, warning a loss would cripple German capability and aid Allied invasion, while drawing a parallel to Japan's loss of Sakhalin leases in the Orient.
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Romania
Germany
Reich
Hitler
Rumania
Orient
Japan
Sakhalin
Blairsville Tot Hurt By Truck
Betty Davis five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Davis of Blairsville was admitted to Indiana Hospital yesterday afternoon at 145 suffering from lacerations and possible fracture of the left hand. The accident occurred when she came in contact with a truck on the Blairsville bridge in Westmoreland County.
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Betty Davis
Arthur Davis
Blairsville
Indiana Hospital
Westmoreland County
SERVICE MEN LETTERS AND MILITARY NOTES FROM INDIANA COUNTY
Letters from soldiers describe moves from North Africa to Italy and missing in action, with family updates on relatives in the service. Reports note Sgt Kenneth Glenn missing in action over Germany, Pfc Joseph Strbak awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after 40 aerial missions, and other local men serving in Army, Navy, and Marines. Includes induction travelers from Local Board 2 and a letter from Pre Everett Bartlebaugh urging Red Cross aid and war bond support.
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Indiana Co
Kenneth Glenn
Pennsylania State Police
Somerset
Germany
Burner
Greensburg
Ebensburg
Indiana
Joseph M. Strbak
Blairsville
Pre
Everett Bartlebaugh
Harry Bartlebaugh
Arcadia
U.S. Army
Grore
Red Cross
Jerry
Everett
Frankfurters and KP Duty Spark Pack Distress
Philadelphia April 7 The Army faces manpower woes mirrored by meat packers over who peels frankfurters Soldiers’ peeling woes prompt Col H R McKenzie to order ready to eat sausages rather than cellophane wrapped ones The National Independent Meat Packers Association with 600 members says the worker shortage endangers output The issue tops the association agenda at its Chicago convention midweek.
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Philadelphia
K. P. Joes
Col. H. R. McKenzie
Army
Chicago
George A. Casey
National Independent Meat Packers Association
Casey
Allied Air Strikes Repulse Japanese Attacks in Burma and New Guinea
Allied forces reported continued pressure on Japanese forces in the Imphal sector and northern Burma as Gurkhas and the 14th Army probe main roads and railways. American bombers blasted Burma Siam railway hubs, Hollandia was wiped out as a base, and Truk Ponape and other targets in the Marshalls received strikes with scarce enemy air resistance.
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Imphal
India
Louis Mountbatten
14Th Army
Burma
Tiddirn
Mass Hata Kiri
Burma-Siam
Hollandia
New Guinea
Fifth Army
Hollanddia
Japan
Wewak
Solomon Islands
Philippines
Truk
Local Socials and Visitation Roundup in Homer City and Area
Homer City and nearby communities report weekend visits and calls. Mr and Mrs Roy Holsopple hosted relatives in Windber and Holsopple while Mr and Mrs C A Rowe visited Wilkinsburg. Elizabeth Morris and Mrs Nolf joined John Brown's family in Ernest. The Lydicks of Indiana spent Saturday with Hensel family. Erie couple Wilbur McCormick visited their parents Carl McCormick and Otis Lockard. William Pfile of Fort Sill and his Johnstown wife were guests of A M Frederik. Penelope Rebekah Lodge members attended Una Rebekah Lodge in Invditna with J R Phillippi and others.
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Roy Holsopple
Ruby
Ruth
Windber and
Holsopple
C. A. Rowe
Harry Rowe
Wilkinsburg
Paul Nolf
Elizabeth Morris
Ernest
John Brown
Homer Lydick
Indiana
Hensel
Wilbur McCormick
Erie
Carl McCormick
Otis Lockard
William Pfile
Fort Sill
Oklo
Johnstown
A. M. Frederik
Penelope Rebekah
Una Rebekah Lodge
Invditna
J. R. Philippi
Dean Phillippi
Frank Graham
Glenn Johston
Frank Foutz
Grace Barr
Seeding Rates For Triple Purpose Pasture Adopted
County Agent J W Warner and Dr Fred Gray lead Penn State agronomists in updating pasture seeding mixes. Recommendations apply when using controlled midsummer grazing after an early cut hay or grass silage crop. Basic mixtures vary by soil quality with added grasses and clover to target pasture or hay production. Light small grain companion crops and favorable seedbeds with high fertility yield best results.
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J. W. Warner
Fred ¥. Gray
Pennsylvania State College
Unlucky Find Ends With Jail Time After Birthday Fortune
A New York depositor found $500 on a bank floor and returned it to the owner earning a $50 reward. He celebrated, then was jailed on multiple charges including air, dangerous driving, driving while intoxicated, and running a red light.
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Wew York
Tradition Busters PADRE Laray Rescue by Firemen
Firemen use a booster line to rescue a cat fallen in a storm sewer. The water carried the animal along a chain of manholes until it was saved by a firefighter. State grants to needy families may be discussed as a Public Assistance Board meeting considers insufficient support.
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Padre Laray
Harrisburg
Stan Public Assistance Board
Public Assistance
Samuel Yo Rammage
Ramage
Deadline moved for pension of McKean County supervisors
Public notice states the deadline was extended for pension processing by the McKean County Supervisors. The issue affects township road work near Ludlow and the Penney Railroad area. Authorities urge affected residents and bidders to review updated requirements and submit documents by the new date.
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Hamilton
Yownstip
Mekean County
Weil Conmisson
Tomy Beesaber
Winde Sressing
Penney Railroad
Ludlow
McKean
Cycats
Indiana visitors and shoppers frequent local homes
A sequence of calls and visits from Indiana residents and Grove City, Parkwood, and Turtle Creek shows residents like Kenywood A. P B Hui, Harry Hui, Mrs. Sherman Barnett, John, Mr. Taylor Craig, Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, Mrs. Cribbs, Mrs. Norman Emigh, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams, J. D. Daugherty, Mrs. J. N. Buterbaugh, Mrs. William Sharp, Mrs. R. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Tigar Emigh, Oakley Davis, Mrs. Floyd Rhine, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foster, Mrs Ford Smith, Billy Wore, and Robert Newlin all making visits or shopping trips, with Read The Gazette Classified Ads.
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A. PB. Hui
Harry
Indiana
Smithx
Sherman Barnett
John
Taylor Craig
John Craig
Parkwood
Cribbs
Clarksburg
Jk. Adams
Norman Emigh
Frank C. Adams
J.D. Daugherty
Grove City
J. N. Buterbaugh
William Sharp
Shelocta
R. H. Johnson
Turtle Creek
Frank Adams
Tigar Emigh
Oakley Davis
Floyd Rhine
Henry Foster
Brushvalley
Ford Smith
Gon Billy
Pittsburgh
Robert Newlin
British Wrecking Crew Of Battleship Tirpitz Is Back In Home Port
The British carrier force that crippled and destroyed the Tirpitz in Alten Fjord returns to home anchorage, with Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser aboard his flagship as sailors cheer. Dive bombers from Corsairs and Barracudas inflicted at least 24 hits, confounding German defenses and leaving the ship blazing. Desmond Tighe notes American Corsairs aided the operation among fighters protecting the dive bombers.
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Norway
Alten Fjord
Bruce Fraser
Desmond Tighe
Reuters
Kaa
Fjord
Tirpitz
David Clarabut
Don Sheppard
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Toronto
Allied Air and Naval Actions Report from Italian Front
A Luftwaffe threat in Anzio remains unclear as Allied forces press coastal defense. Yesterday 28 enemy aircraft destroyed with four fighters missing. three heavy craft also reported. Cassino seen a German push halted by Allied artillery while patrols probe lines. Spitfires bombed the Banja Luka airfield destroying many planes. Eastern Adriatic targets report three enemy supply schooners sunk. Mitchell bombers struck Perugia airfield, Terni hydro plant, Capranica rail hub, Maccarese yards, and northern Rome bridge. Popoli chemical plant hit. Muareh fifth army AA units claim 80 German planes destroyed and possibly more.
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Anzio Bay
Dixon
Cassino
Continental Hotel
Banja Luka
Sarajevo
Adriatic
Perugia
Italy
Terni
Capra Nica
Rome
Maccarese
Popali
Fifth Army
Geentais
Stettinius Seeks Policy Convergence in London Talks
U S Undersecretary of State Edward R. Stettinius Jr arrives in London for high level talks with Anthony Eden and foreign office experts. Discussions expected to cover Finnish peace prospects Spain negotiations and Allied moves to loosen Soviet influence in the Balkans amid cross Atlantic policy pressures.
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London
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
U. S
Stattinius
Commons
Congress
Washington
Moscow
Anthony Eden
Foreign Office
Spain
Balkan
Hitler
Obituary notices for Musie Fedara Marion Roberts and others
Obituaries note the death of Musie Fedara in Anita Pennsylvania after a six month illness with heart disease. Also mentioned are Marion Roberts who died in Orlando Florida, David MacCulloch who died in Aultman, and Jennie Zack whose funeral is in Blairsville Indiana, with service details and interment locations. The notices list survivors and arranging funeral homes, with references to local churches, cemeteries, and officiants. War bonds closing line appears as an unrelated public notice.
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Musie Fedara
Anita
Samuel
Marian
Cappizzu
Feuara
Anita Catholic Church
Punxsutawney Eagles
John
Butler
James
Punxsutawney
Dewey Cappizza
Bord City
Joseph
Frank
Nick
Margaret
Pifer
Father Joseph Rechina
Anita Catholic Cemetery
David Macculloch
Rebecca Olsen
Aulteman
Elizabeth Clark
Aultman
John D. Hess
Oakland Cemetery
Indiana
Jennie Zack
Daniel E. Zack
Indiana Hospital
Blairsville
R. D
J. W Clair
Labor Strikes Threaten Britain War Effort in 1944
London reports a surge in wartime labor unrest as more than a million work days were lost in March 1944, with unauthorized strikes centered in coal and mines. Officials warn the arbitration system may be undermined while production remains below targets and fuel costs rise across key industries.
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London
Britain
Gwilym Lloyd George
Fuct
House of Commons
Yorkshire
Lloyd George
Ernest Bevin
Iit
Mineworkers Federation
Trade Union Congress
Federation
TUC
Commons
Inervensa
Fire forces bridal shoppers to flee in basement blaze
Eight prospective brides in a Philadelphia dress shop rushed to safety after smoke from a basement fire surged into the shop during a gown fitting. Firefighters arrived as the women had already changed into street clothes and fled.
Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania today and Saturday
Western Pennsylvania sees increasing cloudiness and warmer, windy conditions today with occasional rain. Tonight the warm trend continues south portion. Saturday brings more rain, cooler temperatures, and unsettled conditions across the region.
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Pennsylvania
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