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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1941
Page
1
The column argues Hitler aims to drive a large bulge into the British blockade via the Near East to seize oil, especially Iraqi and Iranian fields, tying economic need to military action. It notes oil scarcity could decide the war, with Axis moves toward Egypt and Suez, and Britain reinforcing forces as Egypt faces Axis pressure.
Reported remarks suggest United States may deploy warships patrol bombers and carrier aircraft to defend the hemisphere. Washington sources say American forces are already patrolling Atlantic routes as the war intensifies.
A scrambled foreign front fate recounts Bert Pent and his wife Bite found dead at a fuel avenue in Haat Bad after a knife attack. The piece moves through Greek retreat losses, German troop movements, and Mussolini’s forces in North Africa. It notes 8,000 British troops captured, 45,000 redeployed from Greece, and rising Luftwaffe activity on Britain. Pravda reports German transports with 12,000 Nazi troops landing at Turku and Tem pere, with skirmishes in Norway. The North African front sees Axis advances toward Suez and Italian claims of British losses. The British defense reports air raids on Plymouth and Mannheim, with casualties. Mexico notes Italy seizing Genoa tankships in retaliation for Axis ships seized in Mexican ports.
Students and officials outline a Boys and Girls Week program in Indiana. H A Borland and Ross Reed lead tours of council operations while Commissioner Wallace Cunningham guides street problems. County and school officials participate in demonstrations and student run activities for a nationwide community insight observance.
Early stated Johnson, aged 58, was eligible for reappointment after waiving physical fitness tests. The War Department recommended recommissioning, noting Johnson had three prior five year terms with no active duty. General Watson's alter indicated no obligation to place him on active duty, making reappointment potentially unnecessary in the present emergency.
In Rochester last night a fire in a hilltop half of a double house killed four children aged 4, 6, 10, and 1 year old Chester Jr. Chester Rambo, 23, stepfather to the children, was badly burned while trying to rescue them. Beatrice Johnson, 10, Robert Johnson, 6, Georgine Johnson, 4, and Ches ter Rambo Jr. perished as flames swept the kitchen. Mrs. Rambo and two elders survived shock and injuries. The father worked at St Joseph Lead Co in Monaca.
A discussion on reappointing General Johnson to a reserve bracket reveals the President’s stance on personnel and free speech. Early noted no hard rules on publication by reserve officers, and explained the case as part of broader policy and communication between the War Department and the White House.
Rep C Williams warned that under national defense rhetoric labor activism faces a crackdown as CIO labor measures gain House support while Senate opposition looms. A federal housing plan for workers faces real estate board and private sector pushback despite delegates reporting progress.
President Roosevelt told reporters that American naval vessels are not barred by any executive order from entering combat zones and will operate wherever needed for hemisphere defense. He stressed this does not mean the navy will enter European combat zones.
April reports from Harrisburg show the Democratic State Committee to be summoned to the capital in May to endorse candidates for two appellate court seats in November. Republican leaders oppose a full endorsement, backing only sitting judges seeking reelection. Possible Democratic candidates include McCann, Carr, and MocAnno for the Supreme Court and Flood for the Superior Court. The piece notes ongoing legislative focus and disputes with the Social Security Board, plus recent budget and tax measures.
Informants say naval patrols, extending near Iceland to Greenland, could blunt convoy needs and shift focus from protecting merchant ships. Senate debate on two anti convoy proposals stalled as administration appears ready to rely on wide patrol reach. Roosevelt insists no mileage limits. Stark notes ships may operate 2000 miles offshore depending on measurement.
A hopeful note for steelmakers emerged as 30,000 tons of beehive coke were expected to be ready quickly from 7,800 banked ovens. By Monday, some believed production would resume rapidly.
The skeleton found in woods near Butler County was identified by relatives as John Wiler, 65, of Karns City R D 1. He had been missing since October 6, 1940. A small caliber pistol lay beside the body, and the skull bore a bullet hole. Deputy Coroner Robert Headland said the man apparently shot himself last fall.
A bill passed by the Senate validates county treasurer s deeds when the deed acknowledgment was defective. The measure by Rep Farl E Hewitt Sr Indiana County Republican allows validation if the acknowledgment was taken before a county judge.
Washington April 28 receipts 31.2 million. Expenditures 73.06 million. Net balance 2.464 billion. Gross debt 47.210 billion. Increase over previous day 9.927 million.
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing says it sped up deliveries by subletting defense contracts totaling ten million dollars to more than 100 firms. A major contract valued at 2,620,800 dollars covers reductions for navy destroyers, part of the firm’s record backlog.
Speakers at a Southern California Chamber of Commerce gathering warned that the nation faces a world war’s sacrifices while urging balancing defense needs with economic policy. Mullendere and Edgar V O Danial criticized administration actions, urged wage-hour reform, inflation curbs, and possible dollar devaluation to aid production and unity.
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