The Palestine Threat and Arab Jewish Conflict Raised
The article discusses Nazi moves to sway Arab populations in Palestine and neighboring regions, potential use of Syria as a springboard for attacks on Egypt or Turkey, and the impact on Jews under British rule. It notes the grand mufti of Jerusalem opposing Britons and Jews, with population estimates from June 1989 showing Arabs as majority, Jews growing, and Christians present amid ongoing violence since 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Dawid macKenat
Hutet
Palestine
Holy Land
Baat
London
Syria
Egypt
Palestina
Turkey
Hitler
Jerusalem
Bagdad
Iraq
Palesiine
Jyne
World War II Era Dispatch Cites Grand Mufti and Middle East Tensions
The report details Jaren Roosevelt and Major N C Thomas arriving for conferences, with plans to observe the British Axis Africa campaign from Cairo. It discusses the Grand Mufti of Palestine, his exile, alleged involvement in regional unrest, and his influence in Syria and Iraq, highlighting British accusations of Arab world manipulation and arms funding amid rising conflicts and religious sites in Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching
Jaren Roosevelt
N. C. Thomas
Cairo
Je Presidnet
Chungking
Defense Continued: America Must Be Brought Up Short
The fragment stresses a demand for a stern shock to the Defense message urging a corrective shock to American policy and posture. It presents a call for heightened urgency and accountability in national defense discourse without specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Daylight Confusion Shifts Clocks in City Schools
Johnstown fights daylight saving mix up as the School Board moves clocks one hour ahead effective tomorrow. Steel mills stay on EST while offices report an hour early, city workers adjust hours, radio stations and local papers run on daylight time, suburbs wait on a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Democrat and Tribune
Franklin
Westmonth
Candor urged to boost morale and war readiness
Fuller called for straight talk on national faults and strength to defeat foes. He warned that propaganda about defense strikes hides losses of 1.58 million man-days in three months and burdens on draftees’ families, noting enough time could equip 1.4 million boys with Garand rifles or create over five billion rounds of ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Italy
France
Fuller
N.A.M
Coal Wage Break Clears Path to Mines Reopening
The end of a month long wage deadlock lifts fear of defense plant slowdowns as Southern operators accept the White House reopening proposal. A $1 daily wage boost brings rates from 5.60 to 6.00, with northern mines already aligned to a $7 daily wage. The move aims to resume production for about 11 million tons weekly across soft coal and Appalachian regions, with 40,000 miners returning to pits as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian
John L.lewis United Mine Workers Union
Nrgduchk
Stephen Early
UMW
Commerce
Jesse Jones
Senate Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
L. Ebersole Gaines
Southern
Jones
Lewin
White House
Crete invasion threat and Dover bombardment headline Europe
In a continued international report, Germany and Italy push troops and shelling across the Mediterranean and English Channel fronts. Crete is cited as a possible invasion springboard while Dover endures extended bombardment as RAF and German guns clash. North Africa reports heavy losses to British forces as Mussolini’s high command notes gains. In the U S, labor and steel talks struggle over a 40 cent differential amid reopening plan windings and northern mine negotiations with Brechner and others.
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Lish Islea
London
RAF
Balkans
Hitler
Crete
England
Zeus
George II
Athens
Grecian
Peloponnesus
DNB
Dover
Channel
Boulogne
Cap Gris Nez
Calais
North Africa
Mussolini
Salum
Just
Engineering Drafting and Pre-Foremanship Courses Offer Entry
The program lists entrance requirements for Engineering Drafting and Beginners courses. Applicants need two years of Algebra or one year Algebra plus Geometry and a high school diploma or equivalent. Some lacking high school education with practical experience may be admitted temporarily to Pre-Foremanship. The first class meets Friday May 7 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
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Parsons
Earl Soneltle
Engineering Bratting
Courke
Jackin
Commerce Chamber Offers Tax Edged War Aid Policy
The Commerce Chamber plans support for emergency federal finance including higher taxes and economy in nondefense spending plus bond sales to the public. Officials expect a broader Treasury goal of at least 3.6 billion in new revenues via income and excise tax increases and new levies. Fred H. Clausen of Home Wisconsin will outline policy statements at the convention with resolutions to be voted Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Treasury
Fred H. Clausen
Home
Wis
Army buys two day fruit and vegetable rations at Indiantown Gap
Indiantown Gap shifts from garrison to field ration buying to secure fresher produce at lower prices. Former Harrisburg distributor Herbert Abel explains two day all or none bids and local sourcing via county farm agents. A Stayman apple order and standard camp menus illustrate the plan, with a per man per day cost of about 45 cents and a subsistence bill nearing 250000 dollars monthly at full strength.
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Indiantown
Gap
Suivants
Indiantown Gap
Herbert Vv. Abel
Quartermaster Market
Abel
Harrisburg
Commission
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Crete Looms as Axis Threat After Greek Retreat
British and Australian forces withdraw from the Peloponnesus amid heavy pressure as Germany eyes Crete as a springboard toward Alexandria Port Said and the Suez Canal. German air raids hit Brittany with night strikes while Berlin discusses possible reshuffles of leadership amid war nerves.
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Libya
London
Axia
Suez, Canal
Salam
Tobruk
Greek
Peloponnesus
Australia
A. W. Fadden
Germany
Crete
Alexandria
Port Said
Suez Canal
Greece
Hitler
Britain
Belkang
Churchill
Serant Palis
MacKenzie
Canada
Robert G. Mensies
Jan Christian
Brest
Sohranhorat
Firefighters Battle Outbreak Near Mountaine Area
Fire crews reported a strong timber area blaze near Mountaine toward the watershed. Several cabins and hunting lodges were destroyed. Most firefighters returned home to Jone, Houtedale, Rariay, Janes ville and vicinity last night, patrols kept guards against a possible outbreak.
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Jone
Houtedale
Rariay
Janes Villé
Lindbergh praised and Poling faults in church war tone
Delegates at the Pennsylvania Council of Churches convention in Harrisburg heard Rev Dr Daniel A Poling condemn Lindbergh as the voice of dictators after the aviator called Britain case hopeless and resigned from the Army Air Corps Reserve. Poling urged unity to strengthen the church amid war. Lindbergh had cited Roosevelt criticism as forcing his exit. In Clearfield a $35 000 right of way campaign commences as part of a $38 790 community fund drive to draw industry, with $26 000 already subscribed.
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Harrisburg
Pennsyvania Council of Churches
Charles A. Lindbergh
Daniel A. Poling
World Christian Endeavor Union
Baptist Temple
Philadelphia
Poling
Col Lindbergh
Col. Lindbergh
Army Air Corps Reserve
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Clearfield
Crearfield
Paul Ruch
Special Industrial Committee
Japanese Press Concerns Over Yulted Hardaker
The fragmentary text notes worry voiced by Japanese press about Yulted Hardaker. It mentions Atlantic's paleut ho orn and references to new six we the United states, plus a vague mention of Clonee State tins.
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Atlantic
Lockup supervision gaps prompt call for tougher inspection law
The text notes unoccupied lockups and missing supervision raising liability for political subdivisions. It cites Fréd W. Brady director of the Bureau of Correction urging legislation to strengthen enforcement. It mentions the sheriff saying the department can suggest actions but cannot enforce them.
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Jazier
Keeber
Guardeer
Marites
Fréd W. Brady
Bureau of Correction
Washington County
Shid
Training classes proposed for mine maintenance jobs
Homer City officials outline training plans for maintenance workers near Indiana and Homer City. A split 8 hour shift from 8:00 a m to noon and 3:00 p m to midnight is proposed for current workers, with an E-houwn class from noon to 9:00 p m for WPA and unemployed applicants. A second four hour class will run in two sessions to suit varying shifts. Applications may be filed with Mr Williams at the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company office this week.
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Indiana
Homer City
WPA
Williams
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Obituary of Indiana County resident Mr. Stewart dies after illness
Florida born and longtime Gilgal Presbyterian elder Mr. Stewart, active in church affairs and abstinence advocacy, died after a private Avon Park illness. A memorial service was held in Orlando with cremation and a similar ceremony planned at Old Gilgal in June. He leaves two sisters, nieces, nephews, and several grandchildren.
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Florida
W. H. Kempton
Mr.Stewart
Avon Park
Stewart
Indiana County
Gilgal
Thomas Stewart
Carey Hand
Orlando
George Badger
Old Gilgal
William McAfoos
Apollo
William H. Hormel
Owosso
Mich
Ramey W. Marshall
First Lady and Roosevelt clash over pacifist stance
A damaged passage quotes a debate about peace and possible involvement in conflict. It contrasts First Lady Roosevelt's call for peace with a responder asserting Americans must fight only for America. The dialogue highlights a national tension over war and allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan Pris Mae
Mra
Roosevelt
America
Obituaries From Jefferson County Indiana And Panic Cemeteries
Long obituary notices note the deaths of Martin J. Boucher of Anita Jefferson County at 91 and Jacob Alexander Himes of Henderson township Jefferson County at 74. Boucher, born March 26 1850 in Indiana, leaves widow Chris Scheffler and 4 children plus 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services at Anita and burial in Anita Cemetery. Himes born August 13 1867 in Winslow township, married to Christina Fenstes, leaves widow and many children, withburial in Panic United Brethren Cemetery after services in Panic United Brethren Church.
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Martin J. Boucher
Anita K. of P
Anita
Jaferson County
Indiana
William and
Phoebe
Lewis) Boucher
Chris Christiana Scheffler
United Brethren Church
Wade Boucher
Oscar Lingenfelter
Clair Boucher
DuBois
Jacob Alexander Himes
Henderson Township
Jefferson County
United Brethren
Panic
Mr. Himes
Winslow Township
Solomon Himes
Christina, Fenstes
U. B. Church of Panic
Norman
Daniel
Brookville
Jay
Herbert
Carrie Whitesell
Nant-y-Glo
Dolly Heitzenwater
Punxsutawney
R. D
Hazel Smith
Hattie Smith
Pueblo
Colo
Ossie Adams
Rural Valley
Oaie Milliren
Struthers, O
Annie Himes
Vintondale
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