War News Highlights Army Air Forces Training and Homecomings
The bulletin lists servicemen completing aviation mechanic courses at Amarillo Army Air Field and undergoing training at Great Lakes Naval Training School. It notes leave visits home, damaged hospitals, transfers to Lincoln Nebraska, and various promotions. It also reports prisoners of war, naval V-12 honors, and family reunions with sons returning from Panama, the South Pacific, and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviat. Medhasols
Bernard B. Buterbaush
Lyon Buterbaugh
Deckers Point
Army Air Forces Technical Training School
Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo
Texas
Dixonville
Steve Pohlit
Somerset
Frank Rudisk
Edward Sokoly
Andrew Sokoly
Cedar Hill
Wortendyke
N. J
Clymer
B.C
RAF Training Command Radio School
Sioux Falls Army Air Field
Sioux Falls
AAP Training Command
Great Lakes
Minus
Paul E. Richards
Air
Robert M. Way
Howard D. Way
Maples Street
Indiana
Army Air Forces Training Command
Scott Field
Way
Indiana High School
Penicillin for Civilian Use Expands War Aid
Washington April 29 Ten billion units of Penicillin will be allotted to civilian use through over 1,000 hospitals designated as depots by the War Production Board. Deliveries may begin soon though no ship date is set for the mold-type antibiotic. The Office of Civilian Penicillin distribution will coordinate nationwide channeling to Chicago and other designated hospitals, signaling steadily growing civilian supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Chicago
War Labor Board clash ends Avery bid at Sears Roebuck
Sewell L. Avery faces court restraints as shareholders vote confidence in his leadership at the Loop hotel. Federal actions seek dissolution of the temporary injunction amid government seizure disputes over the expired CIO contract. Hearing continues as officials brace for next steps in the high stakes corporate standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell L. Avery
Avery
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
CIO
Willan J. Hully
Wayne CL Taylor
Secrehy
Co Valedictorians Tie For Shamrock High Class Honors
Shamrock Texas 1944 high school graduates Bill Joe Montgomery and James Ferguson share valedictorian honors with straight A grades. Earlier the seventh grade class decided to divide honors after faculty efforts to find a distinction between the two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock
Tex
Bill Joe Montgomery
James Ferguson
Shamrock High School
Minior High School
War Production Board sets civilian radio tube output numbers
Washington reports the War Production Board will allocate 18 million civilian radio tubes this year at a rate of 4½ million per quarter. Critical types include 12-SA-7 and 50-L- etc. Most tubes are for replacements as no new civilian sets are produced. Civilians receive maintenance repair tubes marked M-R, while military production remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zielke
Washington
War Production Board
America
WPB
Local social notes include military and family visits
Homer City residents Lt John S Kinter Napier Field and Ensign Margaret Jane Harris Navy Hospital Philadelphia stayed with Mrs Jane Kinter. Numerous visits and gatherings across Napier Field Detroit Ford City Niles Indiana Blairsville and Johnstown feature families and friends. Harry Will leaves for the U S Navy. others host dinners and bridge clubs in town and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Kinter
Napier Field Dathan
Alabama
Margaret Jane Harris
Navy Hospital
Philadelphia
Jane Kinter
Donald Johnston
Tech
LaManta
Napier Field
Dominick LaMantia
Elmer Yanity
Detroit
Mich
Vanity
Don Sickenberker
Roy Holsoppie
Ruby
Ruth
Tom Trevorrow
Ford City
Lero Wolf
Niles
Ohio
William Stephens
Barnesboro
E. C. Jamison
Alla Zoe Ferrier
Johnstown
A. M. Frederick
Town
C. E.fervier
Indiana
R. D
Cecil Lucas
Bisby
Arizona
Arvilla O*hara
Louis Will
Savoy Club
L. H. E. Will
Harry Will
Betty
Harry
U. S. Navy
Paul Gibson
Blairsville
John Gibson
Frank Knox and Forrestal Rise in Navy Cabinet Drama
Portrait of Frank Knox as secretary with wartime service and journalist grit. James Forrestal emerges as front-runner for Knox’s cabinet seat amid congressional support and speculation about Stassen or others for the post. The piece notes Forrestal’s New York roots, naval service, and leadership style as the Navy faces postwar planning.
Transplants Require Care In Handling and Planting
County Agent Warner urges vegetable gardeners to include many transplants this year and select disease resistant varieties. Tomatoes, cabbage and peppers lead the list with methods to protect plants from sun and wind, set deeply, firm soil, and keep roots moist. Aphids and leaf spots are noted threats to transplants and control options include nicotine sulphate and copper dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Pennsylvania
Marglobe
Pritchard
Rutgers
Pan America
Obituary notices and death notices from Indiana County
Several obituaries and memorial notices appear from Indiana County including Ralph Kunkle aged 14 who died from injuries in an automobile crash in Cleveland Ohio and services in Cleveland and Indiana venues. Other notices honor William Bernard Miller, Margaret Ann Durst infant, Esther Palmer Fogel, Mania Duncan Loughry and related service details, family survivors, and funeral homes. The final line urges purchase of war bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kunkle
Graceton
Cora
Bunner
Kunkle
Robert Jasper
Paria
Cleveland
Ohio
Albert Reed
Cleve-1land
Pvt
John Kunkle
U. S. Army
Russell Reed
Hazel Raymond
Janice Reed
Cleve Jland
G. H. Bush and Son Funeral Home
Robinson Funeral Home
Indiana
David R. Graham
Greenwood Cemetery
William Bernard Miller
John Miller
Creekside
John Hopkins Hospital
Balimore
Hershey High School
Hershey
Indiana County
Gazette
Wenday
Esther Palmer Fogel
Philadelphia
Ada Palmer
John Palmer
Rochester Mills
Laird Palmer
Duke Center
ILO Welcomes Soviet Labor At International Conference
Philadelphia reports a tense session as Walter Nash says the ILO cannot work without Russia and editors note Soviet allies have not replied to invitations. Debate centers on limiting slave trading and drug raffling while leaders warn against avoiding commitments and seek tangible plans for workers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Soviet Union
Russia
Jf Long
Walter Nash
ILO
Nash
New Zealand
United States
Ussr
Tzvestis
ILG
United Nations
Nashs
British Empire
Frederick Leggett
Committee On Dependent Territories
Hague
Geneva
Frederick
E. E. Esau
Geo
Walker Thomson
Bertha Lutz
Esau
Committee On Employment
Walter Citrine
British
Trades Union Congress
County Agent Urges Improved Gardens to Boost Output
The County Agent recommends larger gardens and better gardening practices to raise production this year. He notes existing conditions and military needs may influence planning and emphasizes practical, efficient cultivation nationwide.
Bombing blitz hits France and Norway targets in major raid
Allied air forces pressed a long day of heavy bombings across Europe with 2,800 sorties from Britain. About 4,800 tons of bombs fell on prime targets including Avord air base near Paris Cherbourg coastal fortifications and Pas de Calais. Losses reported include four bombers and three fighters on the Allied side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Kjelek
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Norway
U. S. Eighth Air Force
Britain
Strategic Air Forces
Avord
Paris
Cherbourg
Pas-De-Calais
England
Harmony in Doubt as Dems Weigh Senate Confirms
Harrisburg April 29 Democratic leaders were undecided on whether to permit senate confirmation of guber natorial appointees at a special session next week. Governor Martin's slate includes liquor board chair and member, education chief, and a public utility commissioner. The GOP holds 32 seats in the senate but needs two thirds for confirmation. Both parties expect five days of work with no political speeches. Gov Martin’s address Monday will be broadcast statewide. A constitutional amendment on election officer terms is also proposed. Dauphin county court recently ruled election board terms may be one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
David L. Lawrence
Martin
Nquor Board
Frederick T. Gelder
W. Searight Stuart
Francis B. Haas
Henry Houck
Gov. Martin
Assembly
Dauphin County
Election Board
Death of Chicago laundryman stirs local estate tale
Wheat on Illinois city faces probate tied to Charles Hong obituary and a shop full of unclaimed clothes. The note mentions military care for wounded soldiers and vows to remove bureaucratic barriers, quoting Lt. Gen. Brehon B. Somervell on aid and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brehon B. Somervell
Army Service Forces
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John Goblinger
Greenville
Richard Goblinger
Deshon General Hospital
Butler
Goblinger
Mary
John Daniels
George Daniels
Commodore
Panama
Deshon
Daniels
U.S. Army
Elgin
John M. Elgin
Edgewood Arsenal
Lt. Elgin
Drava Corp
Neville Taland
Ittsburgh
Charlie L. Rumgay
Ernest
Fort George G. Meade, Md
Army
Botsford
Paul L. Botsford
Marion Center
Pittsburgh
New Cumberland
Kessler Field
Miss
Ray McManis
H. M. McManis
Home R. D. 1
Edith McManis
Killanning
Camp McCain
Missis-pps
George Barr
Camp Forreut
Tenn
California
Ralph E. Good
Camp Howie
Iolan Good
South Main St
Homer City
San Francisco
Good
611 Tank Destroyer Battalion
Walter S. Weber
H. J. Buchheit
Samuel Weber
Luthersburg
Germany
Olin
Iselin
Marlin
Tyre Hill
Navy
Bloomsburg
Harry N. Peeler
State Teachers College
James Moore
Camp Grant
Wid
James Craig
Camden
BF. Moore
Homer
Virgin Grombling
Norfolk
Virginia
Virgil
Susan
Berlin
D. O. Grumbling
Tessa Raymond
Roysten Walker
Walter Carpenter
Minnesota University
Carpenter
W. Richards
Camp Stewart
Strickland Navy
Charles Eugene Strickland
Charles Strircklstd
Aviation Ordnanceman School
Memphis
Gra
Brush Valley High School
Earl M. Jobe
Sarcah Jobe
Euramen War Theater
Beamer
Mertin Field
Perrin Field
Teaus
Aviation
Edwin H. Beamer
Sun
Russell Wagner Beamer
South St. Madions
Us Aar
Jeg
Louser
Moorhead
Mr. Avery
Sewell Avery
Montgomery Ward
M. P
Frank Knox
Sim Juan Hill
Atlantic
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
North Africa
Italy
South Pacific
Espiritu "Santo
Jheart
Knoox
James V. Sorrestal
Stimson
Congress
Forrestal
iHeft
Knox
Orwest
Rouse
Roonsevelt
Jook
Bs VR
Jean Vu
Margaret Ann Durst
Harold
Catherine
Morgan) Durst
Indiana Hospital
Inndiana Hospital
LaBerne
James
Indiana Bvsinp Gazette Ars
Plickinger Funeral
IE. M. Thomas
Presbyterian Church
Mania Duncan Loughry
Joseph S. Loughry
Tunnelton
David C
Jane (Nicholson) Duncan
Saltsbury
Robingon Funeral Home
Dem
Ernest Childers
Broken Arrow
Okla
Mau
Clarence
David
Tulsa
Childers
Wheaton
Ill
Charles Hong
I. Cohen
Clymer, PA
Wm. E. Pierce
V. Murray Buterbaugh
Minnie Weiss
Rayne Township
PennsSylvania
Don He, Weiss
Marion Conte
Penn
Davis
Altornsys
Bushnell
Burrell Township
Winifred Bushell
Ehrick
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