Lindbergh urges cooperation with Europe at Chicago rally
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh told about 40,000 at Soldier Field that American opinion favors avoiding involvement in the European war while urging cooperation with Europe in world affairs. He warned against foreign war and emphasized American independence and Western civilization, arguing for non interference in Europe. Senator Patrick McCarran condemned compulsory military training as undemocratic and unnecessary, stating he will not see the flag fight on a foreign battlefield.
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Chicago
Charles A. Lindbergh
Soldier Field
Europe
Eorth
Col. Lindbergh
England
France
Germany
U. S
Patrick McCarran
Nevada
Inland boatmen urged for defense era improvements
President Joseph Curran of the National Maritime Union told inland boatmen at their convention that industrialists must immediately grant needed improvements in working conditions as part of the national defense program. The Pittsburgh meeting opened with Curran stressing urgency for safer, fairer labor standards aboard inland vessels.
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Pittsburgh
Nalinn'a
Joseph Curran
CIQ National Maritime Union
Mrs J M Stewart’s Brother John Ferguson Dies in Pittsburgh
Notice reports John Ferguson brother of Mrs. J M Stewart of Indiana died in a Pittsburgh hospital this morning. An obituary notice will be published tomorrow.
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John Ferguson
J. M. Stewart
Indiana
Pittsburgh Hospital
Seven Hurt In Local Accidents
Four Indiana county residents were injured Saturday when a collision at Seward sent a car into a parked machine. Frank Kuresis and family were hospitalized in Johnstown with forehead lacerations and rib fractures. Mary Kuresis and Mary Sabo suffered chest contusions and hand injuries. Robert Heming had facial lacerations, leg abrasions, and a broken nose. Additional Blairsville and Heilwood victims received injuries. state police report a second collision near Dilltown involving William Bauman and Ralph Dias, both unhurt.
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Indiana County
Seward
Frank Kuresis
Homer City
Lee Hospital
Johntown
Kuresis
Mary Kureesis
Mary Sabo
Robert Heming
Huff
Johnstown Hospital
Mary Bauman
Maple Avenue
Blairsville
Marie Holuta
Heilwood
John Holuta
Jolfistown
Indiana
William Bauman
Ralph Dias
Dilltown
Fourteen British Planes Downed in Africa War Battle
Rome reports the Italian high command says fourteen British planes were shot down in Africa as British bombers attacked Libyan troops near the Egyptian frontier. Italian planes claimed the victory in a lively fight, with all Italian aircraft returning safely.
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Rome
Africa
Royal Airforce
Csiro
Massaua
Eritrea
Askari
County Census Shows Increase Across Indiana and Neighbors
The Census Bureau in Altoona reports Indiana County rose by 1,401 over ten years to 76,796. Nearby Armstrong, Jefferson, and Cambria counties also posted gains, though Johnstown declined by 352 from 66,641 in 1940. Cambria climbed over 11,000 to 214,290. Armstrong up 1,789 to 81,087. Jefferson up 1,935 to 54,049.
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Indiana County
Altoona
Armstrong
Jefferson
Cambria
Johnstown
Cambria County
Armstrong County
Jefferson County
Senate debates draft bill and National Guard authority
In Washington on August fifth, the Senate opened debate on presidential power to call the National Guard for training amid a conscription clash. The Burke-Wadsworth compulsory service plan drew sharp questions, with foes proposing voluntary one year enlistments. A registration system would draft 400,000 men aged 21 to 30 for training around October first, while supporters expect passage with limited opposition. The debate continues as lawmakers weigh executive authority and manpower options.
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Washington
Senate
National Guard
Senate Military Committee
McNary
Oregon
Burke
D-Ned
Sime Senate
Mason- Lee Senate
Picture leads to reunion at the Willkie convention
Philadelphia August 5 rookie policeman Edmond B. Tlustigs guarded Wendell L. Willkie at the Republican National Convention. A sister in San Bernardino California, unseen for 12 years, saw his photo with the nominee and reached him through the police department, triggering a family reunion.
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Philadelphia
Edmond &. Tlustigs
Wendell L. Willkie
San Bernardino
Calif
Hauwh
Auto Demolished Near Ebensburg
At 4 a m last Friday an auto bearing Mr and Mrs Paul Brady and their two year old son near Ebensburg was struck and demolished by a heavy trailer truck. Mrs Brady and the baby sustained head and back injuries and were taken to Indiana Hospital. Injuries not serious unless complications develop. Mrs Brady is daughter of Mrs Sarah Coach of North Sixth street Indiana who is taking the Brady family back to New York.
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Paul Brady
New York City
Ebensburg
Brady
Indiana Hospital
Gudlsen
Sarah
North Sixth Street
Indiana
New York
War News by Dewitt Mackenzie on aerial battles and raids
Spectacular aerial offensives signal possible new war phases as Britain and Italy report exchanges of air strikes over Europe and Africa. Nine Spitfires reportedly shoot down two Messerschmitts, with a third downed on the English side. Both sides claim heavy blows amid contradictory reports of effectiveness.
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Ibly
Kassula
Sudan
Massawa
Dagabur
East Africa
Berbera
British Somaliland
London
Madrid
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Hoog
Dewitt MacKenzie
Britain
Italy
English Channel
British War Ministry
Channel
Germany
General Pershing
United States
England
International
Europe
Africa
Tudian Fiers
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Royal Air Force
Libya
Cairo
RAF
Eritrea
St. George's Channel
Midlands
Van Zandt backs Willkie at Chicago rally
Rep. James E. Van Zandt of Altoona Pennsylvania joined a veterans group effort backing Wendell L. Willkie at a Chicago mass meeting. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh spoke as Van Zandt, a former VFW national commander, urged arming for defense and warned against foreign war, saying equipment exists mainly on order.
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Chicago
James E. van Zandt
Altoona
Wendell L. Willkie
van Zandt
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Veterans of Foreign Wars
State Department
Mitlee
RINN IMPROVING AFTER STREET ACCIDENT INDIANA
Daniel F. Rinn, a local coal and lumber dealer, was injured crossing Philadelphia Street when struck by a car driven by Betty Wilson of Clymer. He suffered two fractures to the leg and was reported improving at Indiana Hospital after resting overnight. Borough Patrolman Francis Cain investigated the collision.
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Daniel F. Rinn
Piladelphia Street
Indiana Hospital
Rinn
Berm
Betty Wilson
Clymer
Clymer Wantan
Isa
Francis Cain
Aviation course shows progress at local college
The summer phase of the college aviation course reports progress with all fifteen original enrollees remaining. Dr Thomas Smyth leads ground instruction while L C Davis, Paul Boyts, Wilbur Emmert, and Bill Strouse contribute, as eight hours of instruction and solo flights advance. Trainees with at least one solo include Robert Dimit William Wine Rae Jones Richard Hooke Clyde Moser Edwin Nelmes Craig Daub Walter Wineman Pauli Harmon Merle Schall among others from Indiana Salisbury Homer City Elderton.
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Thomas Smyth
L. C. Davis
Paul Boyts
Wilbur Emmert
Bill Strouse
Hamilton Field
Mie
Robert Dimit
William Wine
Rae Jones
Richard Hooke
Clyde Moser
Indiana
Edwin Nelmes
Craig Daub
Salisbury
Walter Wineman
Pauli Harmon
Homer City
Merle Schall
Elderton
Strike Ends At Donora Plant In Pennsylvania
Nearly 900 furnace workers return to work at the American Steel and Wire Company plant in Donora Pennsylvania after a six day strike over a request for 18 more helpers. Negotiations for settlement continue as the company says the walkout violated the union contract and the request was improperly presented.
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Donora
American Steel and Wire Company
Fine
Supt Luke Kelly Starts Job Today
Luke M Kelly new superintendent of police begins duties this morning. Salary set at 160 dollars monthly, 10 more than the former chief who is retained. He is 34, married with twins, native of Indiana, formerly a sergeant with the State Motor Police in Midland Pennsylvania. He plans to move his family to 220 Oak street around August 15.
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Luke M. Kelly
Indiana
Mr. Kelly
Midland
State Motor Police
Officer Kelly
Dorothy Kelly
Washington Street
R. H. Kelly
McCreary Tire and Rubber Company
Wendell
McCreary
Hell
Oak Street
Shortest presidential campaigns loom this election season
Washington reports that both major parties rush to complete organization for a campaign of about ten weeks. Republicans clash with Attorney General on Hatch Act contributions while Henry P. Fletcher argues gifts above five thousand should go to state or local committees. The Justice Department disputed the interpretation.
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Washington
Henry P. Fletcher
Jackson
Fletcher
Republican National Committee
Department of Justice
Zugates Places Fifth In Asheville Skeet Event
Tony Zugates finished fifth in the Asheville world skeet championships with 197 birds from 200. Bobby Parker of Tulsa won the title with a perfect 200 and a shoot-off 28, while Alex Kerr of Los Angeles also had 200. Grant Using and S L Hutcheson followed in third and fourth. Over 150 shooters competed as Zugates plans to enter the national meet in Syracuse starting tomorrow.
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A. V
Tony) Zugates
Asheville
N. C
Syracuse
N. Y
Tony
North Carolina
Bobby Parker
Tulsa
Okla
Alex Kerr
Los Angeles
Parker
Kerr
Grant Using
S. L. Hutcheson
Larchmont
N.Y
Ising
Indiana Rifleman
the Darkhorse
Pennsylvania Guardsmen Arrive for Lisbon Army Maneuvers
National Guardsmen from Pennsylvania moved into Lisbon New York for the First Army two week training. About 8,000 to 9,000 Guardsmen will encamp near Lisbon with another 2,000 to 3,000 near Canton and the rest at scattered points. Col. Albert P. King called the site splendid and planned early training for his 110th Infantry squads.
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Lisbon
Pennsylvania
New York
Keystone State
First Army
Ltwo
Edward Martin
Canton
Albert P. King
Altoona
110Th Infantry
Pershing urges destroyers for Britain and civilian draft
General Pershing called on the United States to release 50 over-age destroyers to Britain and to draft an army of civilian conscripts. He warned that delaying action could allow Nazi forces to threaten the Americas, stressing aid to Britain is essential to prevent war. He cited Britain’s need for destroyers to convoy ships and hunt submarines as the critical next weeks unfold.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
United States
Adolf Hitler
Great Britain
Americas
Europe
Pershing
Atlantic Ocean
Musb
America
Unplanned Tomato Crop Surprises Gardener
In Aug. 5 notes Mia A. Atland, seven, reports planting five rows of potatoes in her garden that are growing well while a crop of yellow tomatoes unexpectedly sprouts in the same rows. She did not plant the tomatoes.
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Mia
A. Atland
Explorer Dr. Frederick A. Cook Dies at 77
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, 77, famed Arctic explorer who claimed first discovery of the North Pole, died after a long illness in New Rochelle. His 1909 assertion sparked a world dispute with Peary, was later discredited, and he served a prison sentence for mail fraud before President Roosevelt granted him a full pardon in 1930.
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New Rochelle
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Arctic
Cook
Robert E. Peary
Pole
Peary
Roosevelt
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Alois Westrick
Irmingard von Wagenheim
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Senator Burke
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D. F. Rinn
ISTC
Luke Kelly
Tony” Zugates
Buzza
I. C. Musig and Gilt
U.S
Walter Kurt Reich
Boston
Reich
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