Why Britain Intervened in the Balkan War Effort
The piece argues Britain’s Balkan involvement was driven primarily by political obligations to Greece and global opinion, not military gain. It notes the Libyan missteps limited troop deployment, highlights Allied resilience in Yugoslavia and Greece, and warns Hitler’s gasoline shortage could threaten his war effort, with oil as a pivotal factor.
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Baikan & Bis
Acre
Allied Fine
Germany
Britain
Greece
Neds
John
Bla Bond
Libya
Troopa i
Hitler
Balkan
Turkey
Spain
British Isles
Balkans
Yugo
Slavia
Belkans
Walkout at West Penn Hospital Triggers Citywide Strain
A walkout by about 988 West Penn Hospital maintenance workers disrupts Allegheny County care as city hospitals face bed shortages and a rise in pediatric illness. Judge Patterson weighs the injunction as unions and hospital officials trade claims of violations amid wage and condition demands.
Defense Training Program Sought For Immediate Industry Needs
A defense oriented engineering training program announced by the U S Office of Education seeks 13000 men to meet urgent demands in industries affected by the national defense program. Registration is April 28 29 at Leonard Hall Indiana State Teachers College 7 00 pm.
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U. S. Office of Education
National Defense
Organdad
Pennsylvania State College
Leonard Hall
Indiana State Teachers College
Raymond Hunter
Williams
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
E. L. Keller
State College
LeRoy King
M. J. Walsh
State Teachers College
Allies advance and critics seek answers on British policy
The column notes Allied actions reducing German gains while hinting the British government will face questions about its Near East strategy and petroleum interests as the war continues. It suggests critical readers will demand clearer explanations from London regarding policy and aims.
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Near East
Hitler
Pennsylvania bill would raise truck weight limit to 25 tons
In Barrishurg on April 24 5 senators debated a House passed measure to lift the legal truck weight from nineteen and a half tons to 25 tons to aid interstate competition with New York and New Jersey. Backers include the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association and Teamsters. railroads oppose it. House also sent to the Senate a liquor law license proposal and the dairy bill to replace municipal inspections with a statewide code. Senate leaders planned hearings and the two chambers signaled no immediate redistricting action. Governor Roosevelt announced a new public employment council with Col. Philip Mathews to oversee a May 4 employment week. The crop service reported a labor shortage being met by wage increases.
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Barrishurrg
State Senate
John G. Snowsden
Colle
Panvinytvanta
Snowden
Senate Committee On
House
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Teamstore Union
Elmer J. Holland
Allegheny
Senator Snowden
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Department of Health
Ciaponents
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Dairy Advisory Council
George B. Scarlett
R. Chester
Dairy Council
Quehea Varia
Govarnor James
Harrisburg
Newapaperman
Council
Philip Mathews
WPA
Roosevelt
Training course offered by coal company amid WPA program
Homer City reports the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company will provide electrical and mechanical equipment for a training course. It is free to men on WPA projects, those qualified by the Pennsylvania State Employment Service, and defense workers seeking better assignments, with examinations and tests required. Additional courses may follow, including automotive mechanics welding and machine shop practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
WEA
John Williams
Rochester and
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Lindbergh Defends Non Intervention Views At Meeting
Lindbergh declared he does not blame England for its war aims yet notes the United States is not prepared to wage war in Europe. He said the U S cannot win the war for England regardless of aid, with support from Senator Walsh novelist Kathleen Norris and John T Flynn chairing the New York America First meeting.
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Lindbergh
England
Poland
Greece
Anl
United States
Europe
David I. Walsh
Dmacs
Kathleen Norris
John T. Flynn
America First Committees
New York
Morgenthau outlines tax plan to fund defense drive
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau proposes higher income and excess profits taxes to raise cash for two thirds of government costs, arguing non defense spending should be cut. He cites defense needs totaling about 12 billion dollars next year and total outlays near 19 billion, with plans under consideration by Congress.
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Mrf
Morgenthau
Treasury
Congress
John L. Sullivan
Joint Congressional Committee On Taxation
British Tanks Captured Amid World War II News
British forces reported contact with German units near the front but no major engagements occurred. Athens dispatches noted no mass exodus from the capital as King George II and government fled to Crete. Berlin newspapers mourned royal figures driven from their thrones by Hitler's war machine.
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Berlin
Zweelfuhr Blatt
Peter II
Yugoslavia
Zerg
Albania
Georgo II
Greece
Carol of
Mussolini
Far East
Britain
Singapore
London
Middle East
Clare
Athens
George II
Crete
Adolf Hitler
Roosevelt Plan Drives Coal Wage Talks To Open Mines
Northern operators accept 7 dollars wage with 11 percent raise and backing to resume production if all mines reopen. Southern operators walk out, deeming the talks hopelessly deadlocked. Perkins says certification of the dispute postponed to allow compliance with the president. The mediation board, created March 18, seeks voluntary arbitration and fact findings to preserve industrial peace, while John Lewin criticizes the board's approach.
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Roosevelt
Perkins
Soos
Mediation Board Tey
John Lewin
Washington
Texan Narrowly Escapes Serious Burns After Taxi Incident
Richard Bergeant of Dallas narrowly escaped serious burns after a taxi incident near Ave and west of Strongs. A second taxi involved, with both drivers and nearby witnesses reporting a frightening scene.
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Richard Bergeant
Dallas
Texes
Weather forecast warns of near freezing temperatures
Reported by the Weather Bureau temperatures are expected to dip to around 38 degrees tonight with frost in the morning. Forecasters warn of sharp temperature drops and potential harm to crops and vegetables as winds ease and conditions remain unsettled.
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Sylvartia
Werther Bureau
Owadivers
Atlantic defense zone predictions spark mixed Canadian view
The Canadian Press reported La Guardia’s claim of a 383 mile per hour speed and offshore patrols as a potential prelude to Atlantic convoy starts. Observers warned of limited enforcement options, noting past acceptance of a neutral zone and doubts about German reactions to a wider defense area.
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la Guardia
U.S
mid-Atlantic
Atlantic
Germany
Hitler
Monograph Contest Opens for Daily Newspapers Service
The American Newspapers Publishers Association announces a competition inviting graduate and undergraduate journalism students to submit monographs on the achievements of daily newspapers public service. Prize includes a $1,000 award for the best work assessing journalistic impact.
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Public Service
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Weight Gains Reported Among 118th Infantry Troops
Major Cleland notes average weight gain about 10 pounds among 118th Infantry troops from northeastern Pennsylvania amid camp routines. Officers from other regiments confirm width of gains with few losses as soldiers train, eat regularly, and adjust to larger sizes. Long-range weapons drills proceed while medical and supply staff, including division veterinarian Col Hogg, handle health and rations. Gersman measles outbreak continues to affect cantonment with five new cases. two female telephone operators also ill.
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Cleland
118Th Infantry
Pennsylvania
118Th
118Th, Come From ‘Agelédttoral Sdamourtain
Joseph Zilineki
1Th
Philadelphia
Edward Martin
44Th Division
Fort Dix
N. J
Jersey
George W. Phillips
Harrisburg
A. H. Anderstr
109th.Infantry
Sarah Kiesht
Carlisle
Jean Laiby
New Vacancies in U S Air Corps
Local recruiting station at the Post Office lists vacancies in the U S Army Air Corps including 8th A B Co Bangoy Ma 44th Bomb Co Qriando Fla Blet A B Co Wett Patm Begah Ens Sore Pur Co and 4st A By Co Tallahaseer Flay Detth Weather Bas Savanagh Gp cand Dat Je Weaathey 8q 3 Bolling Field OY C Thorn até tew vacanciea ate Puerto Rico Newfoundland
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Sergt. Gordon
Post Office
U. S. Army Air Corps
8Th
A. B
Bangoy
44Th
Qriando
Fla
Thorn
Puerto Rico
Newfoundland
Will Howe Aide to Ross Named Auditor General
State Treasurer F. Clair Ri becomes Auditor General of Pennsylvania on May 6. Howe, previously deputy auditor general and secretary in Governor Earle’s cabinet, will take over Welfare and Budget duties and serve in Harrisburg.
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Harrisbourg
F. Clair Ri
Insylvania
Maine
Arthurs W. Howe
Philadelphie
Eneral
Hows
Forrmer
George H. Earle
Agrved Ge
Deaby
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Council of Allegheny
West Penn Hospital
Allegheny County
Frank P. Patterson
State
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M. H. Eichenlaub
Bichen- Taub
Cate
Senate Highwaye
Hoos
Mary
Achterman
David L. Lawrence
Billo
Joseph Ziesenheim
Homer City
Moorhead’s
Moorhead
Indiana
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Cons Edison
Douglas Aircraft
Eastman Kodak
Elec
el Auto Lite
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Central Greyhound Corp
Tat Harvester
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Lehigh Fort
Lehigh Val Coa
Libby Men and L
Oans Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Blacwlt
Nat Dairy
Nat Distillers
Rubia
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