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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1940

Page

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Suffey Forces Widens Breach In Democratic ranks

In Harrisburg, April 16, former Labor and Industry official Joh M Bashore became Central Pennsylvania campaign manager for Joseph F Guffey, bringing associates Daniels Nisaley Dolan and Moritz into the Guffey for Senator bid. He split from State Chairman Lawrence, who accused Guffey of scuttling New Deal measures and blamed him for Pennsylvania’s 1938 Democratic losses.

Harrisburg Joh M. Bashore Naty Labor and Industry Thea Democratic State Committee Guffey Democratic Party Pennsylvania Bashore Seymour Nissley Dau Phin County Hugh F.dolan Pottsville Lawrence Jones Scranton Warren R. Roberts Bethelehem Leo C. Mundy Luzerne County Walter A. Jones Turnpike Commission Ie Boag Ofp Snot Diethar Bashorée Lawrence Earle-Jones Thomas Kennedy Wilson Philadelphia U. S Kennedy John L. Lewis Congress For Industrial Organization J. Dress Pannell Dauphin County

Administrative Court proposal targets state boards and commissions

Harrisburg April 16 W F Daniels general counsel for the Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers urged substituting an administrative court with lawyers trained in law for all state boards and commissions with judicial authority. He cited the Milk Control Commission Public Utility Commission State Labor Relations Board and Workmen s Compensation Boards as agencies combining legislative executive and judicial powers. He warned such consolidation harms business industry labor and farmers while restoring required constitutional checks. He noted the milk industry as Pennsylvania s largest and urged private employment to absorb unemployment costs rising sharply since 1931. He and other speakers urged cooperation to spur job creation amid a packed convention program including a luncheon movie a smoker dinner and a golf event.

Harrisburg W. F. Daniels Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers Deniels State Milk Control Commission Milk Control Commission Public Utility Commission State Labor Relations Board Workmen's Compensation Boards Daniels Pennsylvania W. A. Hemphill Pennsylvania Job Mobilization Committee John H. McKee John H. Light

Senatorial Campaign Move Tied to Shore and Lawrence

A fragment notes Shore and Lawrence in Dauphin County trials, with someone working for Jones for senator, indicating ongoing political activity and a party campaign connection.

Shore Lawrence Dauphin County Jones

Coal price proposals and river barge transport study

The coal division recommends prices around 1.15 per ton and notes fuel rate discounts for carriers, with charges ranging from 1.63 to 3.85 per ton by mine and region. It allows evidence for barge shipments and outlines typical regional prices, including Pennsylvania and Great Lakes routes, plus NRA comparisons. The report discusses river coal and regional disparities in pricing.

West Kentucky Michigan New York Central Coal Division Ohio Mississippi Examiners Pennsylvania New York City South Ford Nanty-Glo Western Pennsylvania Ala Pittsburgh Higheny Westmoreland Great Lakes NBA Freeport Pittsburgh Panhandle Youghingheny Westmoreland Nut

Indiana Champion Visits Poconos Resort For Acquaintance

Indiana's champion and rivals from other cities travel to the Poconos for a retreat where they will become acquainted with the resort facilities and ambiance as part of a sectional gathering.

Poconos Indiana

Norway Narvik action widens as Britons land troops

British and Norwegian forces reportedly landed on Norway's west coast and at Narvik to drive German defenders into the hills. Oslo reports German assaults on Notodden radio station and consolidation of positions in Norway as the Arctic center sees ongoing patrols and recon flights amid Allied landings. Berlin questioned possible Allied landings but said no Nazi positions were seized. Washington notes March exports at 344 million and Navy seeking Caribbean base to strengthen Panama Canal defenses.

Germany Norway Notodden Oslo High Command Narvik Harstad Western Front Paris Reynaud Washington Navy Caribbean Pangme Canal United States Navy Department Lenate Naval Committee Stockholm Nar-- Vil Aince Britain France Baltic Ber- UN Norwegian Supreme Court Sourcda Harated Stavanger Kristiansand Berlin Rooseevelt

Norways Front Moves as Allied Power Lands Troops

The Allied command moves a strong expeditionary force across the North Sea to Norway to oppose German invaders and reassure neutrals. British ships report substantial sinkings of German transports and naval vessels, with unofficial notes of 100000 Allied troops involved and coordination with French forces.

London North Sea Norway Admiralty Mariner War Office-Admiralty Finland Russia Scandinavia Denmark Italy

Oil Pioneer Samuel Ramage Dies in South

Samuel Ramage, known as Ramage, long active in politics and local mining circles, died in the South. He helped found the Venango County Republicans League and served as county Republican chairman. He chaired the Cook Forest Association and held involvement with City College which granted him an honorary degree years ago.

Samuel Tees Tarts Bauaas Electris Cor Eyler City Colege Ramage Venanus County Repubilees League Namege I's County Republican Cook Forest Association

Oslo braces under new German backed regime

Oslo authorities declare a government commission the constitutional authority after the old ministry fled, while German orders tighten control. Berlin notes bolster Nazi grip in Norway and reports limited British activity near Narvik with no landings.

Mail Express Schedule Fragments

Express only: Leaves Torrance at Tp. m stops Blairsville at 1 18 Romer so at 1 35 reaching Indie na at 1 38. First mai adere roe are Indians City ab i ia Geeta a Meera a stakes.

Torrance Blairsville Romer Indiena

Revival of NR. A:ts Pot Model Legislature Session

Blatt, executive director of a four day intercollegiate conference on government, will lead college students in a model legislature at the Capitol. Students will draft bills on national defense neutrality labor acts taxation and civil service reforms with faculty guidance.

Ave Blatt Intercolle Giate Conference On Whld Atudente Solcin Science Flo

Train Schedule Fragment Shows Irregular Times and Finalization Notice

A garbled schedule for Indiana to Torrance routes lists inconsistent times and stops such as Homer City Coral Blairsville and Blacklick with notes of late afternoon arrivals. The text warns the trip schedule is not final and mentions continuing two mail trips per Postmaster Harry W. Fee.

Blairsville Torrance Indiana Flomer City Biairavilla Homer City Graceton Coral Blacklick Homer ‘City Josephine Herry W. Fee

Bank Closing After Impairment At Defunct 1928 Bank

The board of directors requested the action following a serious impairment of assets from the old First National Bank, closed in 1928. About 1.472 million dollars were on deposit, with FDIC insured coverage leaving roughly 100 thousand dollars uninsured. The FDIC will distribute that amount next week, with remaining funds to be paid from the bank’s assets. The Savings and Trust Company assumed none of the liabilities and acquired only portions of assets. All accounts and assets stay with the Secretary of Banking for Equidation.

Savings and Trust Company Secretary of Banking For Equidation

Indies Oil Rubber and Power Weigh in Global Balance

In 1939 East Indies trade and industry backed by $2 410 955 shows strategic value. Plans call three battle cruisers of 28 000 tons each. Rubber leads primary exports with petroleum tin tea copra sugar tobacco palm oil and coffee. Observers warn U S would object if a rival exploits a Dutch invasion to seize the Netherlands East Indies.

Indies Holland Netherlands East Indies

Obituary notices for Horace Packer Ada Bence and Gest Waddle

Death notices report Horace Packer at 89 a former Pennsylvania legislator and U S congressman with lumber interests in Wellsboro. Ada Bence 60 wife of John L Bence dies at Cherryhill township with services at Bethel Lutheran Church. Gest B Waddle 66 former Galisburg resident dies in LeRoy New York with funeral plans.

Horace Packer John Quinn Indiana Wellsboro Pennsylvania Congress of the United States Nova Scotia John L. Bence Ada B. (Ackerson) Bence Cherryhill Township Seward Bence Clymer Mr. Bence Sen Ralph Bence Mary Bence New York City L. E. Ackerson J. W. Ackerson Hence Harmony Presbyterian Church Penn Run Bethel Lutheran Church Dixonville Mr. Shaffer Church Cemetery Gest B. Waddle Galisburg William & End Margaret (McCready) Weddle LeRoy Dalla Rhettes New Alexaneria Salburg

Reynaud cites Nazi losses in recent week in European war

Paris April 18 Premier Paul Reynaud reported to the French Senate that Germany has taken heavy losses at sea. He claimed about 30 percent of the Nazi navy, 20 percent of cruisers and 25 percent of destroyers, totaling 78 000 tons sunk or captured while Allied navies suffered no losses in merchant shipping. He cited Narvik destroyer losses and Baltic mine actions.

Paris Paul Reynaud Germany Andere Reynaud Roosevelt Senate Admiralty Agures Narvik Baltic Sea

Kiwanis Meeting at Country Club Hosts Farmers Guests

Kiwanis at the Country Club featured the Agriculture Committee led by Edgar Walker. President Wall ace Nordby welcomed Walter Mish back from Florida. James Simpson thanked farmers for the gathering. John Warner extended greetings. Ralph McCreary showed slides of Mexico City. Next week’s event to be at the high school includes the extemporaneous speaking contest. Rotary notes also mention Dr. Frank B. Stevenson addressing Socialized Medicine at Hotel Indiana.

Kiwanis Agricultura Edgar Walker Ergs Wallace Nordby Walter Mish Florida Walter James Simpson John Warner Ralph McCreary Mexico City Frank B. Stevenson Rotary Hotel Indiana

Marionettes featured in Indiana State Teachers College program

The Indiana State Teachers College art department led the weekly student assembly with Edna Flegal outlining modern art and its links to Ife. Students displayed oil works by junior department members, followed by a marionette play based on Frau Holle and several dancing skits. A fifth grade group directed by Miss Vera Simpson presented Southern Echoes, integrating southern life with songs and art.

Indiana State Teachers College Edna Flegal Ife Frau Holle Fifth Grace

Sheep Meeting Near Livermore in Indiana County

Indiana County sheep men are invited to a Virginia Farms demonstration one mile north of Livermore on Thursday April 18 at 1 30 PM. A flock of 525 lambs and wethers will be observed while feeding methods are announced. Russel Crago will shear with an electric clipper and W B Connell of Penn State will conduct a drenching demonstration. Directors of the Sheep and Wool Growers Association will hold a brief business meeting. Plans for a five county sheep shearing contest will be discussed.

Indiana County Virginia Farms Livermore Russel Crago W. B. Connell Penn State Sheep and Wool Growers Association Meetig. Co Warner

Grange Banquet Set For April 25 In Indiana County

Grange members of Indiana county will hold a banquet at the United Presbyterian Church in Indiana on Thursday evening, April 25 at 6 30. Miles Horst secretary of the Pennsylvania State Grange and eastern editor of the Pennsylvania Farmer will be speaker. He is described as of unusual ability. The program will include music and a community sing. Tickets may be bought from the Master Secretary or Lecturer of the subordinate Grange and must be purchased by April 20.

Grange Indiana County United Presbyterian Church Inciana Miles Horat Pennsylvania State Grange Pennsylvania Farmer Horst Daw Lebanon County

College Weather Forecast and Patchy Rain Likely Today

Cloudy and warmer with light rain possible today. Partly clearing and warmer tomorrow. Forecast notes minor mist and variable wind. Readers should prepare for brief showers and changing temperatures.

Election Continued Trem Page Ca Ar So As Durin

Fragmentary OCR notes mention election topics and names in a during page run. Specific people, places, or dates are unreadable, but the item appears to be a brief political update or continuation note from a local column.

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