Dunkerque parallel debated as Balkans battle looms
Analysis notes caution against overstating the Dunkerque comparison while acknowledging a new Allied crisis in the Balkans. It emphasizes the scale of Dunkerque and argues the current fight in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean will not decide the war, though the outcome in Turkey could shift the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Cretethenes
Africa
Ecapa
Dunkerque
England
DuaRerque
Greece
Roosevelt
Mediterranean
Balkans
Britain
Turkey
Ankar
London
Planes medical risks prompt alliance on oxygen masks
The United States Canada and Britain coordinate on aviator health issues, urging a perfect airtight ice-free oxygen mask. At 60 below zero ice forms inside current masks, and bombers flying to England at 20 000 feet require pure oxygen to avoid impaired judgment and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Canada
Britain
England
Construction at Camp Meade to begin new building program
Bids and construction plans for Camp Meade total about 18.9 million dollars. Major Kay notes work on a veterinary complex, two school buildings, a theater seating 1,000, nine chapels, and 11 officer residences, with commencement likely soon and completion targets around mid May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
William A
Kay
Momprial
Withal Communications School
Edward Martin
Honesdale
108Th Infantry
F. Stiles
Albert Eck
Neil W. Deitrich
Edward R. Michalek
Warren C. van Ordem
Robert Schilling
Walter Miller
Joseph Dropp, Jr
Francis Buckley
110Th Infantry
Blairs Villa
Arthur L. Gibbs
107Th Field Artillery
Pittsburgh
Norman K. Snowe
112Th Infantry
John Baltine
David Pierce
Meatville
112Th Band
John Foréuan
Erie
Charles B. Daugherty
Tyrone
Paul A. Keeney
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Keeney
Daugherty
Daugheerty
104Th Cavalry
108Th Regiment
Blue ‘Mountain
Soul in Love on Worldly Paths Play Cast
A maid Tillie falls for her worldly teacher as the church shuns her and she loses a fortune. Amid a long list of characters including Mrs Wagernagel, Dorothy Pennington, Weezy Wagernagel, Maxine Porter, and Charlotte Moorhead the tale ends with reconciliation. Student directors Barbara Russell and Charlotte Moorhead guide the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie
Mrs. Wagernagel
Dorothy Pennington
Weezy Wagernagel
Maxine Porter
Tyslie Getz
Zureta Timperlake
Jake Getz
Richard Stewart
Coal wage dispute drives idle miners in south
The southern coal region continues idle as a wage conflict with the north unfolds. Southern miners quit over a $7 daily rate that would erase the old regional differential of $9 in the north and $5 in the south. President Roosevelt proposes the north reopen on the original terms while southern miners resume work, with any southern agreement retroactive to the work stoppage date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Appalachian
Washington
Roosevelt
Tefugal
New York
Battles in Greece Report Weather Hampering Naval Ops
International notes from page one describe ships attacked as transports carrying British troops. Hitler's High Command watches bays and harbors in Greece. Poor visibility due to bad weather could force some ships to halt or alter course as observers track the naval situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Westher
Greece
Pennsylvania House Ends Final Deadline For Bills
The Pennsylvania House voted to end the half century custom by allowing bills to be introduced up to the final adjournment of the 1941 Legislature. Speakers noted previous informal practices and discussed the potential for unanimous consent to bypass deadlines. The measure highlights the shift toward flexible bill introduction amid wartime staffing and funding debates. The Senate had no ban. A wide range of topics was discussed, including road funding, firemen salaries, tax payment installments, and vocational education funding.
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Barrbburg
Ae the
Houes
Pennsylvania
Massine
Howse
Leo A. Achtermen
D-Monroo
Achtermen
House
Representatives
Senate
Greek Armistice Squeeze Deepens as Crete Fights On
German forces claim Greek armies in Epirus and western Macedonia surrender after truce talks. King George II denounces the armistice, vows continued resistance from Crete and the Greek people. British options float between evacuation and overland retreat as Axis bomb and press advance.
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Paia
Thermopylae
London
Mussolini
Epirus
Macedonia
Athens
George II
Crete
Greece
Duinkerqtte
Peloponnesus
Egypt
Tripoli
High Command
Tobruk
Libya
Britain
Plymouth
RAF
Brest
Schedule details for mine postings in Indiana and nearby towns
Schedule lists dates and times for mine postings at Waterman and White Station on May 1 and May 2, with further entries for Appalachia Graceton and Center on April 29. It notes collection at the Indiana office in the Municipal Building on Wednesdays 8:30 pm to 12 noon and mentions arrangements through the president or secretary if changes are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
R. & P. Supply Co
White Station
Appalachia
Graceton and Center
Indiana
Presi- Ga
Prisoners Continue From Page One In Escape Details
The report notes two fugitives surrendered to a U S border patrol and sought admission to the country, while Von Werra was not acknowledged until after entry. Jackson withheld Von Werra flight specifics, with hints of a forged passport and a trip south for a “vacation” with a German consular officer. Canadian authorities say the aviator may have escaped by ship amid internment operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
von Werra
Jackson
von Werre
Canada
Hubert Stethem
Dominion
Oak Tree 4-H Clubs Organize At Marion Center Home
Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Blair Streams near Marion Center parents organized 4-H club work for the year Twelve boys and girls will enroll in the Oak Tree feeding club and three in the capon club Eight girls will enroll in the Home Improvement club Officers for the community club were elected Isabelle Enedick Rochester Mills president Carlton Loughry Marion Center vice president Hilly Loughry Marion Center secretary treasurer Long Lander Laither Gahnagen Marion Center game leader Louie Emerick Rochester Mills news reporter Robert Loughry Marion Center Club leaders are Ralph Streams Milton McGee and Glenn Aul Louise Strewma leads the home economics club County Agent J W Warner showed colored slides from a trip to Florida after the business program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Marion Center
Oak Tree Feeding Club
Capon Club
Heam Improvement Club
Isabelle Enedick
Rochester Mills
Carlton Loughry
Tressurer
Hilly Loughry
Long Lander
Laither Gahnagen
Louie Emerick
Robert Loughry
Ralph Streams
Milton McGee
Glenn Aul
Louise Strewma
J. W. Warner
Florida
German pilot Von Werra linked to Peru voyage plan
The report notes German consul Hans Borchers saying a destroyer was prepared to intercept the ship believed to carry Von Werra to Peru. Borchers, in New York, cited uncertainty about the aviator’s location while noting he lived there with “one of our boys.” Von Werra boasted of 14 shoot downs before his capture and later sought return to Germany to fight again.
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von Werra
Peru
Hans Borchers
New York
Borghers
England
Bond
Germany
Treasury tax plan faces opposition in committee debates
Treasury proposed surtaxes and lower exemptions spark questions from staff of the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation and House Ways and Means. The plan would keep the present basic rate, add an 11 percent surtax from the first 2000 of taxable income, and include a defense surcharge. It projects substantial revenue shifts and broadened tax burdens on individuals, corporations, and certain securities.
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Joint
Congressional Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Morgenthau
Wage and Means Committee
Tressury Ealiv
Treswury
Dew Avenue
Small papers discuss troubles at AP convention
New York April 23 The American Newspaper Publishers Association opened its annual convention with talks on the plight of small daily papers under 30 000 circulation. Frank S Hoy urged attention to rising costs and restrictive laws while defending press freedom and diversity of papers amid consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Charman
Frank S. Hoy
Lewiston
Sun and Journal
America
Associated Press
Robert McLean
Philadelphia Bulletin
Frank B. Noyes
Washington Star
Paul Patterson
Baltimore Sun
H. Butler
Buffalo News
Joseph L. Horne
Rocky Mount
N. C
Telegram
George F. Booth
Worcester
Mass
Booth
AP Board of Directors
Tor
Council votes to align with a new follow up plan
A council meeting ends with a decision to adopt a new follow up plan. Stanlee’s involvement remains unclear while the motion passes in a narrow vote. The record notes a one sentence result without detailed names or places.
Local man hurt in crash at Route 156 and 422 intersection
Marvin K. Hilty, 38, of Shelocta, lost control and drove into a rebuilt foundation, suffering a possible collarbone fracture. Attendants report condition fair. Passenger John A. Freeman, 6428 Seventh Brrest, was uninjured.
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Shelocta
Marvin K. Hilty
Indland Hospital
John ,A. Freeman
Brrest
Treasury Balance and Daily Receipts Report
Washington April 23 report shows Treasury receipts 39.9 million and expenditures 62.8 million on April 21, leaving a net balance of 2.6057 billion. Gross debt stands at 47.2702 billion with a decrease of 5.56 million from the prior day.
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Washington
the Treasury
Student legislators debate at Intercollegiate government conference
The Intercollegiate Conference on Government plans a three day miniature legislature at the University where delegates from Pittsburgh Ursinus and Pennsylvaniac colleges push bills on compulsory health insurance and bottled beer sales while electing a speaker. University delegates present proposals to curb Supreme Court review and boost state funds to universities as regional directors led student delegations from Allegheny, Dickinson, Lafayette, Temple and others.
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Toder
Penneylvania Coltages
Universsition
Intercollegiete Conference On Government
Asner Ropommis
Migonan Minty of
Pittsburgh
Exedu Ava
Confernece
Billy
Miss Blatt
University of Pittsburgh
State Supreme Court
Sam Rodgere
Joseph Dubuque
Ursinus
Walter Milburn
University of Pennsylvania
Arthur J. Diskin
Allegheny College
Beth Howard
Pennsylvania College For Women
John MM. Byerly
Pennsylvania State College
Ralph E. Boyar
Dickingon
Anthony Noto
Lafayette
Edward L. Smith
Temple
Selectees Named for Selective Service Training
The draft plan lists 3 828 white and 234 Negro entrants to be inducted May 12 through 20 in Philadelphia Wilkes Barre Harrisburg Altoona and Pittsburgh Local board breakdown shows No 1 26 men No 2 10 men No 3 11 men Chester A McCormick 48 longtime Juniata County Selective Service Board chairman died of a heart attack last night He had succeeded D Murray Hetrick who died February 1 also from a heart attack
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Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Harrisburg
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Mifflintown
Chester A. McCormick
Juniata County
Selective Service Board
Draft Board
Selective Service
McCormick
D. Murray Hetrick
Crude oil prices rise again in Pennsylvania markets
Crude oil prices in Pennsylvania advanced 10 cents a barrel to 2.40 in Bradford Allegheny and 2.05 in Southwest Pennsylvania with Eureka at 1.89, marking the second rise this year and the fourth since November as announced by Joseph Seep Purchasing Agency of South Penn Oil.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Joseph Seep
South Penn Oil Company
Bradford-Allegheny
Southwest Pennsylvania
Fureka
McLean Reelected AP President for Fourth Term
Robert McLean of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin began his fourth term as President of the Associated Press. Flo was reelected as a Board director, with BH. Lansing Ray and Stuart H. Parry named as first and second vice presidents. Kent Cooper as secretary and Lloyd Stratton as assistant secretary. L. Curtis remains treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert McLean
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Associated Press
Flo
BH. Lansing Ray
Bt. Lewis Globe-Democrat
Stuart H. Parry
Adrian
Mich
Kent Cooper
Asociated Press
Lloyd Stratton
L. ¥. Curtis
Obituary fragment notes interment and family names
Fragmentary obituary mentions interment at Oakland Cemetery and identifies relatives including Charles Sears and a daughter named Sears. The text is garbled with names and dates unclear, but indicates a funeral notice and familial connections.
Newspapers and the nation in wartime duty
McCarrens and McGavern urge newspapers to prioritize national aid over publishing challenges. They describe journalism facing tougher publishing problems than ever while praising American papers as vigilant, purposeful, and widely read for their duty to nation and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarrens
McGavern
Memorial notices for Moose Schobert and kin in Indiana and Pa
Obituary notices list services and funeral details for Mrs. Moose and John Schobert, with notes on births, residences, and church affiliations. Details cover burial at cemetery, donors, survivors, and multiple locations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, with service times and officiants.
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Hickok
Gineming Mrevghi
Ivagiag
Ghia
Yes T. Files
R-Bnyder
Eres
Belig Mathawa
Oak Tree
A.N.P
Acl
Stanlee
Lockheed Airplane Co
California
Rustic Lodge
William Strouse
Bart Munroe
William Balionis
Wilbert Emmert
My Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel bin
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs Mtg
Ches and
Chrysler Corpite
Col G
Curtiss-Wright
del Lack
West
du Pont del
Eastman Kodak
el Auto-Lite
Gen Elec
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hercules Powder
Twunois Central
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Tel
Johns-Manville
Kennecott Cop
Libby, McN and
Loew's Ine
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Central RR
North Ameria NF
Northern Pac Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Penny
Penne RR
Sve NJ
Pullman Pure Gil
Radio Corp
Repab Steel
Reynolds Tob
Sears Roebuck
Cum
Soconvey Ae
Qil Cal
Oiis
Studebaker Corp
Swift
Texes
United Aircraft
United Corp
Warner Bros Pict
Cas
Girne
Oakland Cemetery
Mara
Tenwie
Elsmar
Thomas Inglaman
I & Mm
Grafton
Charles
Junn Sears
Childvey
Leydie Funeral Home
Wayne Avenue
Arthur J. Pfohl
Zion Lutheran Church
John P
Caroline (Schurr) Walker
Rayne Township
Inlaw
Margaret Cook
Joseph Fath
South Seventh Street
Cook
James L. Peterman
Elizabeth Long
Somerset
Harry Moose
Church Street
Free Methodist Church
Logan
Mys
Moose
Johnstown
Indiana Hospital
John Ff, Henry
Sagie Naw
Mre
Goldie E. Reithmiller
Sandy E. Henry
Springdale
Ernest C. Henry
Saginaw
The
John Schober
Saltsburg
Christopher
Elizabeth
Gossler) Schobert
Stewarttown
Salteburg
William Schobert
Joh
L. Schobert
Capron
Charles Schubert
Newport
R. T. David RB
Schubert
Rasine
Wit
Anna Simrit
Canton
Mra
Lillian Black
Bepkaw
Netile Schubert
Pitts
James Lyons
Paragen and
Mire
Anna Colela
Robinon Funeral Home
Raitebure
Tred Bennett
Bun Cemetery
Connillsville
Ana Pani
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