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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1940

Page

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Chilean envoy warns pacifism tied to neutrality today

At the Am military Academy conference in ALPHTA, an Erst Envoy argues nations of America must balance neutrality with action as world flames and belligerents press neutrals. He warns that peace hinges on what the United States does or does not do, amid fears of a shifting hemispheric future.

Alphta Doy United States Mi Arinuel Meating Ambatt Academy of Political and Beleriog Americas America Davila

Woman's Work Wins New Status in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh April 12. Mrs Mary Rice Morrow head of the state labor and industry department bureau of women and children says women now number 10 752 118 in the nation's industries with about a tenth in Pennsylvania She cites 5 970 accidents among women workers in the state from 1939 to 1939 and 2 482 investigations revealing 1 672 violations of labor laws She urges better inspections and notes her father Dr D S Rice worked in mining areas Her career spans Vassar social work and the YWCA She hints her daughter Virginia may follow into social service work

Pittsburgh Mary Rice Morrow State Labor and Industry Department Bureau of Women and Children Pennsylvania Eishcen Gha Commonwealth Morrow D. S. Rice Cambrian County Creed Vassar Minneapolis Boston Y. W .C. A. Service Virginia

Historians Gain New Federation Members and Awards

Historians year in review notes awards across local and state societies. The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks earned a state-wide award for promoting history. Other honors went to local and regional groups including Northumberland County, Lancaster County, Berks County, and Adams County societies for publications and quarterly works. New members listed include Adams, Columbia, Fort Leboeuf Daughters of the American Colonies, Mag na Charta, Old York Road, and Erie National Society of New England Women among others.

Mifflin County Society For Pennsylvania Archaeology Adams County Historical Society Columbia County Society Fort Leboeuf The Daughters of the American Colonies Haverford Tredyffrin Easttown History Club Erie National Society of New England Women

CLYMER continued from page ona the a cepnicatens

A fragmentary note appears to reference a holiday event or item titled CLYMER, appearing as a continuation from an earlier page. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.

Obituary notices for Groft Shrimp and Miss Milligan

Charles L. Groft Jr of Indiana dies after two weeks illness at Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born April 18, 1908 in Homer City and lived in the area. services set for Sunday in First Methodist Church with interment at Oakland Cemetery. Emma Findley Shrimp widow of William J Shrimp dies in Blairsville at 3 30 p m after residence of 40 years. survivors include four daughters and son. services Sunday at 2 30 p m in Blairsville with burial in Blairsville Cemetery. Anna Milligan, funeral arrangements at Robinson Funeral Home with service Saturday at 2 p m by Rev C Thornton Hays. burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Charles L. Groft, JR Indiana Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh Charles A Laura Bailey Groft Homer City Indiana Hospital Water Charles Sinclair Applegath First Methodist Church Oakland Cemetery Emma (Findley) Shrimp William J. Shrimp West Burrell Street Blairsville John Emily Evans Brushvalley Township Methodist Church Alma Copeland Munhall Anna Kennedy Vandergrift Elizabeth Gilmore Carri el Monte Calif Armour C. P. Salladay Aig Retimanty Anna Milligan Robinson Funeral Home C. Thornton Hays Homer City Lutheran Church Greenwood Cemetery

1916 Battle Echoes From Dublin Sailor's Homefront Tales

McGettrick, entering U S service from Dublin at World War I’s outbreak, recalls two years with the British Navy before Jutland and predicts German defeat as Norway invasion looms. He believes Nazis face long odds, and shares longing for the sea after 18 years in the United States raising four orphaned relatives and working as a janitor.

Dublin McGettrick Jutland Norway Pittsburgh

Germany and Danube nations vow help for river shipping

A German wireless report says Germany reached understanding with Danubian nations to safeguard river shipping by all means. It notes Aumania and Yugoslavia would mobilize hundreds of river boatmen under military command to protect Danube trade. Bulgaria contemplates similar action while pilots under British contracts risk winter service.

Lettin Germany Danube Auemania Yugoslavia Mlitary Bulgaria

European War Washington April 13 Dispatches and Transit Notes

Fragmentary European War Washington dispatches discuss examining transportation problems for the next week. The text mentions American capabilities and variably commanded resources amid ongoing wartime efforts, with focus on logistics and supply lines.

Oil Well Flows At 100 Barrels

Williams Producing Company reports a well on Music Mountain tract in proven territory producing about 100 barrels per hour. The site sits on Lot 6, Warrant 9435, north of the Duffy tract where several wells have been brought in over the past two years.

Bradford Williams Producing Company Music Mountain

Preparations to Move Americans From Scandinavia Under War Cloud

The plan includes advance guarantees for exempt status and fuel supplies, studying rail and ship schedules, and selecting routes least disrupted by war. Housing at concentration centers would be surveyed to house American nationals, with overland routes via Germany to Hal y for embarkation. Promissory notes may cover transport costs. State records show 1087 in Norway 582 in Denmark and 1752 in Sweden. Many with Scandinavian spouses or relatives may stay.

Scandinavia Germany Haly State Department Norway Denmark Sweden

Norway Crisis Deepens as British Raid Targets German Convoy

Scattered reports from Norway and Denmark describe British air raids and German occupation. British planes damaged a German transport vessel while Denmark protests occupation, rationing tightens, and Germany boasts air force gains as Norway and Denmark feel the war's reach.

Allentown youth convicted in fatal shooting case

Lawrence Rohrig, 21, of Allentown was found guilty today of degree murder for the shooting that killed his former sweetheart, Jessie Lapp. Judge Richard W. Jobst immediately sentenced him to 10 to 20 years in Eastern Penitentiary. Rohrig said he intended to shoot himself before Jessie’s eyes. He was to be transported to the penitentiary later today.

Allentown Lawrence Rohrig Dudge Richard W. Jobst Eastern Jessie Lapp

Norwegian Front: British Air and Sea Attacks Deepen War

British air and naval actions near Norway escalated the war at sea with reports of an 8,000 ton ammunition ship blown in the Danish belt and a 6,000 ton supply vessel damaged. Swedish coast observers cited heavy detonations near Oslo Fjord and a ship sinking after flames. Four mine fields were laid in the North Sea Skagerrak and Kattegat to hamper German traffic, with Norwegian Trondheim reports of German forces and a pocket battleship Luetzow.

Narvik Norwegian Iron Port Bergen Oslo Norway British Air Ministry Royal Air Force Fiers Kattegat Baltic Nydersund Haakon Olav London Armid Brittain Germany Olso Denmark Stockholm Skagerrak Stroemstad Admiralty North Sea Kiel Canal Sweden Netherlands Trondheim Admiral Graft Spee Admiral Scheerera Stavanger Varberg Hyekon Olva Bybergeund

College Students Face Tax Burden Amid Economic Pulse

College communities navigate rising costs as tuition and living expenses strain families. Administrators report tight budgets while students seek aid, balance work, and manage debt. Local groups call for clearer policy guidance and offset programs.

Children evacuated safely from Bedford avenue school fire

More than 660 children were evacuated from Leteche Elementary on Bedford Avenue in the Hill district after a fire swept the building. Superintendent M. M. Steen reported students filed out calmly, as in a normal fire drill.

Putssuagh Leteche Bedford Avenue Creation M. M. Steen

Education reform shapes teacher college goals and aims

Dr Suhrie outlines a philosophy of good schools as places where all ages educate themselves with inspiring faculty. He notes emphasis on individual development, English mastery for all teachers, and demonstrations of teaching. A student faculty committee discusses student participation in college management and election methods.

Arts College Dr. Suhrie Subrie

Troops Ordered to Texas for Six Day War Games

Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum commands the first army and assigns the 101st Signal Company from Pittsburgh to the first corps. At Carlisle Barracks about 500 officers and enlisted men and 150 motorized equipment pieces from the regular army's first medical regiment will join the southern war games. A motor caravan will begin the six day trip to Texas on April 20.

Hugh A. Drum First Army 101St Signal Company Radio Intelligence Pittsburgh Carlisle Barracks Texas

Conspiracy Evidence in Dauphin County Trial

The judge instructs jurors on evaluating circumstantial evidence of a political party funding conspiracy. Defense argues acts benefited the Democratic party and payroll employee contributions were voluntary. Prosecution cites pressure on state payees and ties to leaders Lawrence Bashore and Deen, urging verdicts based on acts and shared aims. The record notes alleged overt acts within the county and post June 1 actions.

Democratic Party Dauphin County David L. Lawrence Ralph M. Bashore Carl K. Deen Hughes Commonwealth Plains Tas Saunty

Roosevelt signs reciprocal trade extension act for three more years

President Roosevelt signed the reciprocal trade extension act extending executive authority to bargain for foreign trade to June 12, 1848. Hull, Harrison, and Doughton received souvenirs marking one of Congress’s hardest battles this session as 22 agreements have been concluded over six years. Republicans and some Western Democrats opposed the extension amid charges of harming American producers while proponents cite public gains from tariff concessions and freer global trade.

Washington Roosevelt Wee Hull Harrison D-Miss Doughton DNC Congress Peng Senate United States

Stock Market Ticker Fragment Shows Wide Fluctuations

A jumbled OCR snapshot lists numerous company names and percent changes across sectors including airlines oil chemicals hardware automotive and utilities. Distinct entities appear such as Chrysler, General Motors, Eastman Kodak, IBM variants, Penn Railroad, Reading Co, United Aircraft, and RCA, with varied percentage shifts suggesting a broad market rally and mixed moves.

Ohio Bendix Aviat Beth Steel Briggs Cerro de Pas Ches and Ohio Chrysler Corp Colum G Corl Solvents Com'with South Cong Edison Consol Oj del Lack West Douglas Aircraft du Pont de N Eastman Kodak el Auto-Lite Gen Elec Gen Foods Gen Motors Gen Refract Greyhound Corp Hudson Motor Sts Interlake Iron At Harvester Nick Can Tel Kennecott Cop Kresge Lehigh Port C Val RR Liggett and Myers Loew's Inc Mack Trucks Montgom Ward Nash-Kelvinator Nat Biscuit

Budget director urges cyclically balanced plan to steady economy

MBABVILLE April 11 Budget Director Marcil 2 tells Allenhiny College students that government must gear the budget to the business cycle to cushion dislocations. He argues against annual balancing and warns a long-run, cyclically balanced budget is needed. He notes public focus on budget size over services and that large federal layoffs would barely reduce overall spending.

Mbabville Fediral Bidet Marcil 2 Sect Safe Bet Uniesa Allenhiny College Audtoma Ft Congress Smith Army Navy Post Office

Weather and classified notice snippet from Gazette

A brief weather snippet notes minimum 28 and maximum 44 with 0.54 inch precipitation, relative humidity 8 percent, and barometric pressure 29.50 in yesterday, 26.49 in a prior reading, from Gazette classified section.

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