Beaver Plant Groundbreaking At Beaver Township Ceremony
A ground breaking marked the Hughes-Poutherod Company project in Beaver Township with 20,000 spectators. Gov voiced wartime resolve while Cortisa-Wright officials announced a training school and a plant designed to produce five times current propeller output, joining existing Beaver facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes- Poutherod Company
van d Philadeion
Com Om
Tte
Borough
Mor James
Aiimny
Navy
Curtiss- Wright
Quy W
Clifton, N. J
Indianapolis
Beaver
Derolph Chooses Not to Recall Shooting Ronald
Derolph cannot remember firing at Ronald, only that he bumped him in the belly with a knee and the man collapsed. He fired several times, recalling one reload. He chased Mrs Wentling upstairs to explain his action before Wentling, her husband, and Elizabeth escaped by leaping from a second story window, Wentling later dying at a city hospital.
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Derolph
Ronald
Mrs. Wentling
Strikes ripple through defense era industry
The article reports Southern producers rejecting a uniform wage contract and unions planning plant pickets at Martin Aircraft Baltimore, with 27 workers walking out after a 10 cent pay rise demand was denied. CIO actions threaten General Motors plants amid close shop tensions and defense production concerns.
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Lewis’ Group
War Department
Bureau of Mines
CIO
Martin Airplane
Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin
Martin
United States
Great Britain
United Automobile
General Motors
O Ut
Corporation
Movie Tycoon Pleads Tax Evasion Case in Federal Court
Joseph M. Bench, a multimillionaire movie executive, was sentenced in Federal Court to three years in petition and fined $20,000 on income tax evasion conviction. The jury found guilt on two of four counts after a ten hour deliberation. Co-defendant Joseph Moscowowicz, a representative of Schenck, received one year and a day and $10,000 fine after conviction on one count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eg Josph M. Bench
Multimionaire
Pition
Dedenck
20Th Century-Fox Film Corp
Joseph Moskowittz
Schenck
Grover Moscokitz
Selectees Board 1 and 2 An Odd List of Names and Addresses
A noisy roster lists selectees across multiple boards with names including Dominic Palaz Indiana R D 1 Nick Kalanovich Edger Wilson 652 Clark Ave Indiana Edo Leandri 405 Water St Indiana James MacDowell 12 South Seventh St Indiana Samuel DeGrasto Dominic Columbo Pravite 936 North Fifth St Indiana Board 2 features John Mester Homer City and others in Blairsville Clymer Glen Campbell and related towns. A Clifton transfer note mentions Michael Zapotocky Hellwood N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Nicholas Palazzone
Indiana
R. D
Nick Kalanovich
Edger Frank Wilson
Clark Ave
Edo John Leandri
Water St
James MacDowell
South Seventh
Samuel Luke DeGrasto
Creek
Dominic Columbo Pravite
North Fifth St
John Mester
Homer City
Ome Daniel Gordon
Bilacka
Stephen Edward Kosio
Grateton
Emil Mike Oraskovich
Iselin
Bruno Toss
Blairsville
Chester Hugéne Power
Joseph Corso
Alexander Joseph Yarkowski
Lusernemings
Michael Zapotocky
Hellwood
Clifton
N. J
John Kurenchak
Clymer R
Ugo Salani
Commodore
Arthur C. McAnulty
Cherry Tree
Morse H. Neely
Glen Campbell
William Balogh
Dixonville
Steve Kochman
Clymer
Clarke
White
Birth Evidence Rules Discussed By Senate Panel
A Senate panel reviewed birth documentation standards noting that the bureau accepts only documentary evidence. The most reliable proof is records obtained before age four, such as church or physician records, with Dr. Leroy Chapman supporting the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Leroy ¥. Chapman
R-Warren
William
Roosevelt defines Atlantic patrol extending to seven seas
President Roosevelt states the Atlantic patrol has grown in scope and will extend as needed for hemisphere defense. He explains a patrol conducts reconnaissance for potential aggressor ships and is not limited to the Atlantic, while a convoy escorts merchant ships to deter aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Maryland
American
Hemisphere Defense
Embargo Announced Amid Transatlantic Trade Talks
An embargo was announced with effect to be enforced mid day, citing measures related to maritime trade and port operations. Officials indicated adjustments across several sectors and emphasized coordination with international partners to ensure compliance and minimize disruption.
Incomplete Text Cites Committee Agenda for Next Week
Fragmentary notes reference a committee meeting next week with discussion of appropriations and capital conditions. The lines suggest a pending vote or motion and possible procedural steps, but lack clear names, dates, or entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Reorganized pages prompt study to repeal open records laws
A state commission led by Paul G. Mocca plans to study repeal efforts and potential state law changes over the next month. The Republican slate previously controlled the commission, now Democratic majorities in the Assembly shift expense-saving aims. Investigators statewide may scrutinize capitol departments as sessions resume.
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Baraunurg
Apt
Poverne Tent Coroninion
Wihhin
Nee
Broad Groen
Fu’ Ee
Creemacatiees
Paul G. Mocca
Comemnimion
Moomaw
Capitol
Murder suspect Bert Cox pleads guilty in old farmhouse case
Orlando reports Cox admitted waiting for water at the McBurney farmhouse, killed Mrs. McBurney with a baseball bat after being pushed, searched for money, stole a radio, and carried it to Philadelphia to sell for $3.50. He pleaded guilty to murder and is held without bail. The incident occurred at the McBurney home in Blackwood with the family dog involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Cox
McBurnay
Philadelphia
Roosevelt pledges defense of Western hemisphere sea routes
In a speech on hemisphere security, President Roosevelt warned of rising risk to Atlantic patrols and American lives in Greenland, Newfoundland, Bermuda, and other Caribbean and British territories. He noted U S obligations under the Monroe Doctrine and Greenland’s integration into the defense system, while secretaries Hull Knox and Wickard urged effective aid. The President cautiously suggested possible Axis occupation of Greenland and hoped for a safer sea road and fewer aggressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hemisphere
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Bacanda
Bermuda
Newfoundland
Greenland
Trinidad
United States
Canada
Bahamas
Antigua
British West Indies
British Guiana
Hull
Knox
Wickard
Battle of Balkans Seen as Major Setback but Not Dunkirk
British and German reports clash over Greece crisis as Stuka raids sink ships and damage assets bound for evacuation. Athens and southern ports suffer bombings while the Luftwaffe targets harbors and shipping, with hospital and refugee vessels among the casualties.
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Greece
London
Balkans
Dunkerque
France
Athens
Britain
Plymouth
Child’s mutilated body found in Delaware River near Spruce Street
In Philadelphia on April 25 a mutilated child’s body was recovered from the Delaware River near Spruce Street. Police surgeon Dr William Bef and Homicide Captain William Engle said the girl appeared about eight, had likely been dead months, and parts of the body were mutilated. The case references Mary Vila, 38, killed January 4, with a suspect not yet identified.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Spruce Ftreet
William T. Bef
William Engle
Engle
Mary Vila
U S Leaders Rally for War Aid and Naval Aid to Britain
Cabinet members Hull Wickard and Knox urged decisive action to aid Britain and secure Atlantic shipping. They warned against delaying the fight, defended freedom of the seas, and signaled potential use of U S Navy ships to protect routes.
Mysterious Birth Eve Tragedy Reported in Philadelphia
Fragmentary OCR note reports a death tied to birth eve in Philadelphia with unclear names and details. The garbled text mentions a mother and unspecified individuals, indicating an urgent but unreadable local tragedy.
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Philadelphia
Bituminous Hearing Set for May 14 in Washington
The Bituminous Coal Division will hear a petition from the Bituminous Coal Producers Board on May 14 in Washington to revise minimum prices for truck shipments of coal from 92 Western Pennsylvania producers. Proposals include 5 to 45 cent changes per ton to reflect market values relative to other district mines, naming producers across Armstrong Butler Fayette and Greene counties and several associated firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bituminous Coal Division
Bituminous Coal Producers Board
Dinlet 2
Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania
Coal Division
Ernest Calccrislo
Elm Grove Coal Co
Curtis W. Carothers
Family Coal and Supply Co
Ross and de Yulius
Alex Ross
Sebastian Coal Co
Armstrong County
Cowan Mining Co
Spurgeon Bower
Marten A. Reibher
Butler Consolidated Coal Co
Edward Oglietti
Suors Brothers
Butler County
Eicher and Sons
James F. Eicher
Fancy Hill Coal Co
Aneiko Iorio
Andy Zagata
Stock Market Noon Quotes New York April 25
The noon stock list shows widespread fractional gains and losses across major firms. Notable movers include Anaconda up 1 percent, Eastman Kodak up 126, Du Pont 141, General Electric 20, General Motors 38, IBM not listed, United Airlines and Radio Corp of America mixed, while heavy weights like Chrysler 58, Bethlehem Steel 70, Reading Co 30, and US Steel around flat to modestly up. Trading reflects broad activity with numerous industrials and utilities showing small percentage shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Am Can
Am Smelt
Tel
Ali
Teb
Anaconda
Atch T and SF
Ad Refining
Bald Loco
Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs Mig
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Column
Cons Edison
Consol Oil
Cont Can
Curtiss Wright
del Lack
West Shs
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont Dan
Eastman Kodak
el Auto Lite
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hard Walker
Hershey
Johng Manville
Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Lehigh Val Coal
Libby
Loews Inc
Monigom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
NY Central
North Ameria
Northern Paoa
Packard Motor Param Pictures Penney (Jc
Penn RR
Pure Oil
Radio Corp of
Ama
Reading Co
Repab Steel
Uv Reynolds
Gears Roebuck Ai Accony
P Arty Corp
Studebaker
Swift and Co Ay Touas Corp United Aiver Wales
Ies
Uber US Steel
Want Bros
Sai
Youngst &H
Supreme Court considers coal price ruling exemptions
The Pennsylvania case involving Leasid Coal Rate The Justiqn and others asks the Supreme Court to reconsider a 4 to 4 decision that mining leases with contracted operators exempt price fixing under the Bituminous Coal Act. Acting Solicitor General Fahy argues the ruling could let coal buyers evade the act by leasing mining rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
James C. McReynolds
Charles Fahy
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
Obituary of John Pellegrino 72 Miner in Plumville
John Pellegrino 72 longtime community miner and resident of Plumville died at home at 1 46 p m following a paralytic stroke three years earlier. Born October 21 1867 in Italy he lived in Walston Beyer and Sagamore before moving to Plumville seven years ago. Survived by widow Rachel and children Louis Harmerville Mary Trunzo Sagamore James Plumville Fred and John Pellegrino. He belonged to Sacred Heart Church Sagamore and United Mine Workers Local 473 Sagamore.
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John
Pellegrino
Plumville
Fred Pellegrino
Italy
Walston
Beyer
Plumyiile
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church of
Sagamore
United Mine Workers of America
Rachel Pellegrino
Louis Pelegrino
Harmerville
Mary -Trunzo
James Pellegrino
Piumville
Fred
John Pel
Fragmentary notice on intercollegiate meeting and state systems
A partial OCR text mentions an intercollegiate event connected with government and a state justice system. It references unemployment compensation provisions and a proposed socialized medicine system. Names, dates, and places are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abolleh
Justice of Peace
Requiem Mass Set for Mrs Maude Gertrude Hill Stephen
Maude Gertrude Hill Stephen of Johnstown wife of Howard Stephen died Thursday in Mercy Hospital Johnstown born Brush Valley September 1891 daughter of Lloyd and Sadie Hill. She was a member of First United Brethren Church and several societies. Surviving are husband five children and a grandchild. Visitation at 502 Grant Street Jolynstown then Rob inson Funeral Home services at 1 30 p m with Rev John Good D D officiating interment Greenwood Cemetery
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Maude Gertrude (Hill) Stephen
Howard
Johnstown
Brushvalley
Lloyd
Sadie
Lowman) Hill
Mercy Hospital
First United Brethren Church of
Laides' Aid and Missionary Societies
George Stephey
Air Corps
Moffet Field
Calif
Oscar J
Greenwood Cemetery
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Meggan
Movie Tycoon
Sire
Stghie Fegiaiature
Fe Reese
Bert Cox
Delaware
England
United States Navy
America
Nye
R-Nd
Turkey
Kapeq
Neat
Bureau of Advertising
State Department
High Seaa
Jaat
Earhether
Wenator Connaly
D-Tex
Reece
Entertown Coal and Coke Con
Stone Cidat Qrie Co
Pletahey
Fitrold
Harold
George Wey
Soltis
Westmoreland County
California
Sunkist
Louisiana
Florida
U.S
Baldwin
Indiana Fruit & Produce Market
Tocci Brog
Palle
Tadiang
Tor
Degrine
Sacred Heart Church
Father Joseph Malinak
Damian's Catholic Cemetery
Punxsutawney
Jim
He Roe
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