Governor Grants Free Day For Rockford Coke Worker
TAISHURG April 11 a coke avéa worker once sen ce to die was granted his free day by Governor James. on sascmimendation of Ute ve weard of pardons, the Governor tad: the five sentends of Thos Wyilliem Talbert Thompson of Pays te County. He was given the death autence June 23 1923 for Adin g his foreman Charles Brown. Thompson's attorney told the vWenth last month that theater had 4 enough money in 17 years -Mibind bars to pry his way back to the Bahamas if freed for daporte Mor. The board resected the id4th plea for freedom that George Henderson Ja another who once escaped his Waath penalty had made since um. Henderson won sentenced to dig in 1918 for fatally beating his gir friend Farn Eline Davis of Johnstown for existing his ad vances. Albert Toma of Meadville san tertoud to death In 10922 for the knife strving of Philip Tropst also lext fila appeal for reduction of a life term. Committations of sentence were anted to David Zimmerman of ehuyskill County larceny fia board continued these cases John Advant arson and Carl Jos i Lucas both of Allegheny County. 7-The Board held these cases under intement Ernest OHanlon Allegheny County attempted robbery and Peter Bojak Schuylkill County robbery As other cases heard at the March génsion were refused. B
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Ais
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Wyilliem
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Payste
Charles Brown
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Daporte Mor
George Henderson
Henderson
Farn Eline Davis
Johnstown
Albert Toma
Meadville
Allegheny County
Peter ‘Bojak
Schuylkill County
Norwegian coast fights fuel British naval push
International reports describe vigorous Norwegian defense against German land and sea forces aiding British successes. Naval battles widen along the Skagerrak Kattegat junction as a flotilla near ten German troop transports suffers losses, fires, and evasive action near Sweden.
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Skagerrak
Kattegat
Greatest Woman Rifle Shot Shudders at Killing Birds
Rosemary Novsk Je, Carnegie Tech architecture student, is renowned as intercollegiate rifle champion with 70 consecutive tens. She has never owned a rifle and shudders at killing birds, yet excels on the range while balancing studies and plans for architecture work.
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Pittsburgh
Rosemary Novsk
Carnegie Tech
No None
Scholastic
Rosemary
Carnegie Tadl
School of Architecture
Pittsburntoidt
Ray C. Sommers
Norway’s War News Conflicting On Oslo and Elverum
Reports from Norway and Sweden describe battles and territorial shifts as German pressure grows. Norwegian forces claim recaptures at Hamar and Elverum, while Germany denies Oslofjord incursions and Bergen or Trondheim seizures. Britain braces for air raids as Denmark submits to invasion.
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Emden
Réger
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Oslo
Elverumn
Elverum
Oslofjord
Bergen
Trondheim
Narvik
Sweden
Oslo Fjord
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Haakon
Nygaardsvold
Germany
Halvdan Koht
British Isles
Moray Firth
Scotland
Orkneey
Islands
Churchill faces Allied naval advantage in ongoing battles
Premier Reynaud in Paris cites Norwegian battles where 18 warships were sunk, including four cruisers, while Winston Churchill warns the Allies possess vastly superior naval forces able to transport them to action more easily than his side.
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Reynaud
Paris
Raid on Communist party documents sparks hearing
In Philadelphia April 9 raid on Communist party and International Workers order offices triggered a hearing at 10 a m to determine possession of seized documents. federal warrants, a Supreme Court test, and charges against two congressional agents marked the day. Granitz held on $1,000 bail. other warrants pending.
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Philadelphia
Communist Party
Tecorda
Diese Committee
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Jacop Dogote
Pennsylvania
Congressional Committee
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Committee
Chester Howe
George F. Hurley
Albert Granitz
Granitz
Aberty
George A. Welsh
Supreme Court
Flood control efforts under Governor James detailed
Governor James and Secretary G Albert Stewart outlined flood control work from the former Democratic era into his administration. Six major reservoirs are under construction with three near completion, more planned pending federal approval, and funds redirected from politicized payrolls to aid Williamsport Plymouth and Wilkes-Barre Kingston districts.
Prospering Health Groups Back Hospital Plan in Indiana
Public health and medical groups join a non profit hospitalization plan across Indiana County under Indiana Hospital Authority sponsorship. Members include Indiana Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association State Public Health Nurseries Indiana Hospital employees and ten physicians groups and assistants plus nurse secretaries. The Hospital Service Association operates the plan linking hospitals to the public and more groups are being formed.
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Indiana
Ufder
Indiana Hospital
Nurat És
Indiana County
Hospital Service Association
Floods Ebb as Officials Calm Public Fear
A fragment quotes Stewart noting that diction failed to stir hysteria or fear amid floods, suggesting officials chose calm language to steady public reaction and avoid panic. The snippet emphasizes measured communication during a natural event.
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Stawart
Europe debates Denmark Norway status and credits policy
Two key government decisions linger awaiting clearer war zone information. One pends formal designation of Denmark and Norway as belligerents under neutrality law and related sash and carry rules. The other weighs policy on twenty million dollars in credits to the two nations. Roosevelt orders protect investments and restrict asset transfers, while allowing personal bank use for residents. Penalties for shipowners and passengers under the order include stiff fines and imprisonment.
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Denmark
Norway
Roosevelt
United States
Treasury
Washington
Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Europe
Obituary notices and interments continue in Greenwood Cemetery
The obituary column notes interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Henrietta Dill, 74, died in Bedford from injuries from a fall last November. Miss Anna L Milliken, native of Freeport, died in Homer City after 20 years in the area. Mrs Lecta Rowley and Mrs Pearl Timko are also mentioned with service details and burial plans in local churches and Robinson Funeral Home.
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Annie Mantler
Bedford
Anna L. Milliken
Freeport
John
Elizabeth
Flowers) Milliken
Homer City
Pittsburgh
Walter B. Milliken
Jennieve Miliken
Flora M. McKesson
Robinson Funeral Home
C. ‘Thornton Hays
Homer City Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
S&lecta
M’farland) Rowley
Mra Rowley
North Sixth Street
Harry Burton Boyd
First Presbyterian Church
Marchand Cemetery
War at Sea Ends With Losses and Ship Totals Mentioned
A damaged report lists British losses of destroyers and supply ships, including three destroyers and several German vessels. Totals cited reach 96,008 tons with ships like Semint orulaara and Hee pen Goeuest, plus Amasis and other vessels, many unnamed.
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Britain
Peeraat
Natccially
Semint Orulaara
Heepen Goeuest
Hana Pome
Amasis
Norway and Denmark in German Occupation Spread
Reports from DNB and official sources describe German occupation of Bornholm and Elverum, air ward measures, and Norwegian resistance in a widening invasion. Oslo, Narvik, and Bergen are focal points as Britain and Norway coordinate defense while civilian life tightens under blackout rules and food restrictions.
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Danube
Gertana
Balkan
Romania
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Bergen
Seizuhen
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Baltic
Bornholm
Sweden
Elverum
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Stockholm
Nouth
Denmark
Berlin
Copenhagen
Transferred American ships stir up wartime register talk
Rumors say ships including submarines and liners may change registry to American flags to dodge Europe conflict zones. German vessels reportedly damaged two transports sunk a submarine and a surface craft. Norwegian and Danish fleets lose ships, while Norge, Eidsvold, and Aeger face losses. Officials pass mixed views on transferring registration amid Roosevelts combat zone stance and past objections by the Maritime Commission.
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Norge
Eidsvold
Aeger
Nenetral
Roosevelt
United States
Far East
United States Lines
Maritime Commission
Ak, Societry Wil
Wage and Hour Division Enforcement Expands Inspections
The Wage and Hour Division ordered immediate inspections of establishments in low wage industries to enforce minimum wage and overtime rules. Supervising Inspector M. M. after noted that investigations will proceed even without complaints, targeting compliant employers and rival firms paying under the law. The policy extends beyond regional bounds, with all manufacturers facing scrutiny if wage violations occur nationwide.
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M. M
United States ‘Department of Labor
Old Post Office
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Philip B. Menning
Washington
Fleming
United States
Institute reports on industry studies and material science
The institute disclosed progress across multiple fields including automobile engine research to cut oil use, dental fluorine studies to reduce decay, an ideal oil for watches, improved fireproofing, baby desserts, self sanitizing cement, soil improvement from Pennsylvania anthracite ash, and a meat tenderizing process supporting plants handling up to 3,000,000 pounds weekly.
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Pennsylvania
Treasury balance and April 6 position reported
Washington April 11. The treasury position as of April 6 shows receipts of 7 286 593 17 dollars and expenditures of 17 817 202 81 dollars leaving a net balance of 2 496 659 080 84. Customs receipts for the month total 7 112 937 06 dollars.
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Washington
The
Treasury
College Weather Forecast and Daily Consumption Note
Cloudy and warmer today with showers late afternoon and tonight. Fair and cooler tomorrow. Reading temp 47 with a 30 to 64 range, humidity around 50 percent. Precipitation trace and pressure 29.60 today. Also notes approximately 40 pounds of fish consumed daily in the season.
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