Navy backs air and submarine bate at Guam
The navy renewed its plan for a fortified Guam base to deter enemy operations and stabilize the Far East. It rejects a permanent fleet superior to Japan and a two ocean battle force, with hearings on a proposed 11 percent fleet expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bate
Guam
Amerian
Tokyo
Navy Department
Far East
Department
United States
Japan
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Committee
Congress
Geum
National Peace Conference
Navy
House
Island
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Guffey Sees Re-election Bid His Final Political Fight
Senator Joseph F. Guffey declares his campaign for renewal is his last political struggle to defend New Deal gains and uphold a liberal Pennsylvania Democratic Party. He accuses David L. Lawrence of aiming to dictate the party and endorses Walter A. Jones and William N. McNary as rivals in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. 3
Joseph F. Guffey
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Guiley
David L. Lawrence
Lawrence
Walter A. Jones
Uniontown
William N. McNary
Jones
Yesta
Guffey
Ohio
Harrisburg
Democratic Party
Convention clash on naval stance and 1940 party plans
The report details a convention debate on a distant naval base proposal with strong pushback from officers, a Pennsylvania campus meeting planning 1940 Republican platforms, and multiple student leaders contending for permanent roles. It also covers Taft weighing a Maryland primary entry versus backing Dewey, with dates and campaign stops listed.
Miners Continued from Page One City Division
The column continues listing collieries under Industries including Collieries Corporation and Lehigh Valley Coal. Entries mention Slickville Hangy Colliery and Prospect Colliery near Wilkes-Barre, with ongoing coverage of mine operations and related notes.
Former Judge Baird is Dead in Ridgway
Eue gene H. Baird aged 70 who retired in January 1989 after 1 year as president judge died at his Ridgway home. He served Clinton Elk and Cameron counties in the 26th judicial district. Survivors include son Harry Alvin Baird of Williamaport and daughter Mrs C Fiske Geary of Ridgway. Funeral set for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Euegene H. Baird
Coal and safety honors span Lehigh Valley firms and victuals
A list of mines and coal firms including Lehigh Valley Coal Co Wilkes-Barre Republic Steel Rochester and Pittsburgh Lucerne Mines Carnegie and more appears. Lifesaving medals and certificates of honor for health and safety go to Scranton residents Duda Broadbent Stepanovitch and a long roster of workers across Vesta Coal Co Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co and related entities with multiple locations such as NuMine Calif oria California Coal Center Barnes and Denbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Wilké- Barre
Northwestern Mining and Exchange Company
DuBois
Ruegelton
Republic Steel
Ruasellon
Lucerne Mines
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Northampton
Universal Atlas Cement Co
Inglealde
Carnegie
Illinois Steel Corp
Johnstown
Hedlwood
Industrial Collieries Corp
Alverda
Indianola
Kent
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co
Chine
Clair Coal Co
St. Clair
Westmoreland
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Bite
Denbo
Stanton H. Shultz
Outside Foreman
Davidson
Republican Steel Corp
Connellsville
Harry White
The
Vesta Coal Co
Roosevelt Signals WPA Budget Flexibility for 1941 Fiscal Year
In a letter to the House the President says private employment should stay high, barring major abroad disruptions. He urges Congress to appropriate WPA funds with discretionary authority to spend only if unemployment requires it within the first eight months, ensuring no unnecessary use of funds.
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Roosevelt
House
Congress
Work Projects Administration
Ecomm
Workshop aims to align high school grads with labor needs
A summer seminar at Pennsylvania State College, July 1 to August 2, gathers business leaders, CCC officials, and educators to study graduates who do not attend college. Supervisors of a NYA study of 10 000 Pennsylvania youths will report on school attitudes, with funds from the Progressive Education Association and the General Education Board. Enrollment prioritizes experienced teachers and administrators.
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CCC
Vecant Nya
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
State Department of Public Instruction
Progressive Education Association
General Education Board
Panel tackles present day problems in secondary education
Dr Studebaker will speak Saturday morning on secondary curricula followed by a panel of Western Pennsylvania education leaders. The lineup includes Dr Ben Graham superintendent of Pittsburgh schools Dr Levi Gilbert superintendent of Altoona schools Mr Virgil Granting ex principal and Miss Laura Braun representing Peabody High School teachers.
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Studebaker
Pennsylvania
Ben Graham
Pittsburgh
Levi Gilbert
Altoona
Virgil Granting Exvinging
R Sdiools
Laura Braun
Peabody High School Filtee
Treasury balance figures from April treasury report
Washington reports April 16 treasury data showing receipts 36 805 198 88 dollars and expenditures 980 820 068 81 dollars leaving a net balance of 2 324 506 089 59 dollars with a working balance of 1 403 484 001 58 dollars. Customs receipts for the month totaled 14 839 553 64 dollars and the fiscal year to date ce l p ia 4 804 783 748 83 dollars with expenditures 7 608 386 962 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Studies Highlight Dr Studebaker’s School Reform Influence
A profile notes Dr. Studebaker’s leadership in the Office of Education and his push for radio education and adult education forums. It cites his prior roles in Des Moines and Pennsylvanian education circles, and mentions his stance for free discussion of controversial topics in high schools during a Town Hall series. The piece lists upcoming spring events including April 20 college program, April 23 commercial tea, May 4 contralto Kathryn Meisel, May 8 Play Day, May 11 Russel Wright, May 25 Swing Out, May 26 Alumni Day, and May 27 commencement.
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St. Laws
Studebaker
Town Hall
Kathryn Meisel
Russel Wright
Britain warns Italy as Mussolini’s plans loom
International notes from Rome to The Hague reveal Britain’s economic warfare warning to Italy while Mussolini’s aims draw concern amid a pro-German Italian press. The Netherlands refuses foreign protection for Indies and U S states the fate of many nations could hinge on intervention. British and French Far East forces brace for potential Japanese moves to seize the Dutch East Indies if Germany invades the Netherlands.
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the Hague
Japan
Netherlands East Indies
Holland
United States
Hull
Indies
Shanghai
Far East
Dutch East Indies
Netherlands
Italy backs German line as Bari ban and conscription rise
Italian authorities declare Bari a prohibited zone amid rumors of military moves and pro-German press. The decree calls up men born in 1 GY 1942 1913 1914 after re-examination shows fitness. London reports an Italian diplomat cautions that risk of war grows.
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Rome
Bari
Prassiana
Italy
Norway
Great Britain
France
London
Germany
Bachelor 41 In One Man Ignites For Demo Presidential Honor
Chester April 18 Leonard Fisher 48 year old bachelor in Cheater inaute onde agent invested $66 to back his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. He has a prepared acceptance speech and two more ready to deliver from his rooming house porch between August 30 and November 1. Fisher supports a constitutional amendment for church tithes and permanent prohibition and seeks to replace the New Deal. He wants federal censorship to clean up movies and shows little concern for delegate counts or rivals.
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Taft
Dewey
Washington
Robert Taft
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Maryland
Vanderberg
Michigan
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Chuck
Charleston
W. Va
Tomorow
Brattleboro
Montpelier
Cincinnati
Topeka
St. Louis
Buffalo
Letheheimpfng
Chester
Leonard Fisher
Onde
Hig
Jad
Tisher
Litck
Bryan
Fisher
Germans Close on Sweden as Norway Falls to Invaders
Swedish authorities tightened restrictions on foreigners to preserve neutrality as Halden near the Norwegian border fell to German forces. German advances threatened Fosssum fortifications near Oslo while Hungary weighed talks with Soviet Russia to deter a possible German Balkans invasion as Romania and Yugoslavia sought Moscow support.
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Stockholm
Norway
Sweden
Halden
Fossum
Mysen
Oslo
Budapest
Hungary
Russia
Europe
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Reich
Balkans
Germany
Obituary notices from Indiana County and surrounding areas
Obituaries detail survivors and services for Margaret Jane Wiggins, Samuel V. Kepple, and Mrs Bmma Edwards, listing spouses, children, siblings, and burial plans. Services set at Bell Funeral Home and St Johns Lutheran Church with interment in Oakland Cemetery, Edgewood Cemetery, and local church affiliations noted.
Burial set for Louisa Baun 88 in Punxsutawney
Mrs Louisa Baun 88 died early Wednesday in her daughter’s home in Juneau. Born 1862 in Bell Township Jefferson County she married John Baun in 1880. Survived by eight children two sisters a brother and many grandchildren. Funeral at Covode Methodist Church Friday 2 PM with Marchand Cemetery burial. Friends may visit at the White home until Friday morning.
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Margaret Jane Wiggins
Indiana County
John G
Elizabeth
Nelson) Lewis
South 13Th Street
Indiana
First Regular Baptist Church
Ruth Elizabeth
Pittsburgh
Mary
Rachel Warner
Chula Vista
Nettle E. Lewis
Louisa Brun
Punxsutawney
Louisa Baun
Mra Merle White
Juneau
Bell ,Township
Jefferson County
John Baun
Methodst Church
George Dunmire
Elmer Baun
Ross
Gracie Baun
Marton Center
Francis Allison
Meadville
Merle White
Orrin Baun
Marchand
Reubin Willams
Fairview
Grant Dunmire
Rossiter
Jacob Harrold
R. D
Stock market mixed as paper issues rise on April 18
In New York trading on April 18 specialities led with paper firms International Champion Union Bay and Bayonner hitting new highs. Aircrafts and steels lagged with fractional losses near midday. Major names like General Electric Du Pont Eastman Kodak and GM posted varied gains. weather forecast called for showers and warmer temperatures today.
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New York
International
Champion
Union Bay
Bayonner
Atch
Reining
Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
TDN
Briggs
Buda
Burr
Calumet and
Hee
Canad Pacific
Case (Ji) Co
Cerro de Fas
Ches and Ohio Arts
Chrysler Corp
BAM
South
Con Edison
Con Oil
TM Douglas Aircraft
Eastman Kodak
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gillette Saf R
Greyhound Corp
Hudson Motor
Interlake
Kresge
Lehigh Val AR
Loew's
Ingway
Mack Trucks
Montgom Ward
Wnash-Kelynator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Nat Distillers
NY Central RR
North Amer Ca
Packard Motor
Penn RR
Phillips Pet
Pub Sog NJ
Pure Oil
Um Radio Corp of Amfils
Reading Co
Repab Steel
Reynolds
Sears Roebuck
Sperry Corp
Std
Oil
Calaly Ltd
Oil Indary Ltd
Oil NJ
Studebaker Corp
Texas Corp
Timken Roll
United Aircraft
United Corp
United aGe Lip Io US Indus Alco
US Rubber
US Steel Hoa
West Maryland
West Union
Tel Baty Woolworth
Curbee Ark Nat Gas A
Qy Cities Service
Miners Rehire Ordered After Fayette County Strike
NLRB trial examiner urged Republic Steel to reinstate 33 miners at the Davidson and Trotter pits and compensate 42 others for wages lost after the 1997 strike. The ruling also calls for cease and desist orders against union-busting actions and assigns 13 workers to compensation rather than reinstatement. Election officials began counting General Motors ballots from over 100,000 employees to determine union representation across 60 plants.
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Pittsburgh
National Labor Relations Board
Republic Steel Corporation
Fayette County
Thomas 8. Wilson
United Mine Workers
CIO
Davidson and Trotter
Republic
H. C. Frick
Detroit
General Motors Corporation
NLRB
United Automobile Workers
AFL
Tax proposals seek payroll tax relief and exemptions
A state senate committee proposed to exempt employers from the 2.77 payroll tax on salaries above 3,000 over three years. The plan faces constitutional uniformity questions. Other ideas include lowering taxes for payroll stability, excluding newsboys earnings, expanding exemptions for agricultural and domestic workers, and not taxing dismissal wages. New York City has the largest park acreage, but Chicago leads in per capita park space among major U.S. cities.
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Nent Commission
New York City
Chicago
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Allegheny County
Francis M. Shea
University of Buffalo Law School
Democrats
Donald Kent
West Chaster
John L. Esterhai
Mercyhurst
Miser Scordia
Pennsylvani College For Women
Pennsylvania’ State College
St. Joseph
St. Vincent
Scranton
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Villamarie
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Wilson
California
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Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Taxation
Macy Levin
National
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Varety
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Paraity
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Baird
WPA
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Naly
R. H. Cross
Mussolini
Trondheim
Stavanger
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Andrew R
Ellen (Waddle) Aultz
Samuel S Stevick
South Bend
Ind
Mildred Whitesell
Los Angeles
Calif
Russell
Albert N. Hepler
Mae , Garris
Salina
Edmon
Robinson Funeral
R. V. Hartman
Edgewood Cemetery
Samuel V. Kepple
J. C
Susan (Ramaley) Kepple
Washington Township
Annie (Adamson) Kepple
Kepple
Advanas
St. John Lutheran Church of
Sagamore
Charles G. Kepple
Oil City
Mabelle M. Watterson
Frank 8. Kepple
Wilkingburg
Mary V. Fleming
Marjoriell. Miller
Buntley
St. John's Lutheran Church
Ger
Frederick E. Steuber
Burldl
Bmna (Butterworth) Edwards
Lawrence Edwards
Mra
Elizabeth Butterworth
Clymer
Chris Butterworth
Clymer High School
Presbyterian Church
Arvilla Jang
Sally Ann
Merle Strong
Chris dx
Winton
Clymar
Greenwood Cemetery
Yeuaray
Republic Steel Co
Uaw-Afl
General Motors
Afl-Cio
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UAW
Uaw-Cio
Pattern Makers’ League of North America
International Association of Machinists
APL
Mechanics Educational Society of America
Read Gazette
Clifford J. Oakes
Dixonville, PA
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