Large scale maneuvers involve 14 000 Pennsylvania troops in New York
In Lisbon New York on August 12 1940 Pennsylvania 14 000 soldiers joined with other units for large scale maneuvers across a northern New York area. Field artillery units 109 107 108 and 166th arrived with officers and men from multiple towns. The 213th Coast Artillery camped at Heaverton while preparations for a three day end week maneuver of the 26th Division proceeded amid church services attended by thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
N. Y
Pennsylvania
New York
109 Field Artillery Thys
Thomas Atherton
Wilkes-Barre
Nanticoke
Plymouth
Tunkhennock
Wilkes Barre
Harrisburg
Phoenixville
Wil- Hameport
Danville
Western Pennsylvania
107Th Field Artillery
Eric F. Wood
Pittsburgh
Indiantown Gap
108Th Regiment
Philadelphia
Albert H. Stackpole
Lewistown
Waynesboro
Bellefonte
DuBois
Heaverton
213Th Coast Artillery
Allentown
Reading
Pottsville
Bethlehem
Lancaster
Easton
William P. Pugh
Wallingford
General Assembly of the Presby
Major Parties Sparring For Independents In PA
Harrisburg August 12. The campaign sees both major parties active in wooing independent voters who could swing power. The report lists chaplains and officers from Lebanon to Philadelphia, plus injuries from accidents in Montrose and Binghamton with several Readings residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
P Warly
Pennsylvania
Consolidation of U S Industry Delayed By Time Constraint
Washington August 12 Robert P Patterson new assistant secretary of war said consolidation of American industry for defense would take at least a year and time remains the principal obstacle to adequate preparedness on the supply front. He urged cooperation over compulsion and noted surveys show voluntary cooperation sufficient to fill defense orders with private and foreign buyers addressed by government and industry. The War and Navy Departments were asked to establish preference classifications for contract delivery.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Army Industrial College
Patterson
National Defense Commission
War and Navy Departments
Parties recruit cross over voters for 1940 races
Republicans plan Willkie for President clubs to attract Democrats and Independents while Democrats organize a statewide Republican group to back Roosevelt. Pennsylvania leaders aim to widen cross party support, leveraging independent voters and past election shifts. Delegations from PA will attend Elwood speech events with state leaders leading the efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
George H. Earle
Commonwealth
William H. Harman
Pennsylvania
Hershey
Meredith Meyers
Luther A. Harr
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Winkie
Elwood
Ind
Philadelphia
James
U. S
James J. Davis
James F. Torrance
Hurricane disrupts coast from Norfolk to Savannah
The hurricane battered the Charleston area and sent crews to Savannah while severing communications along the coast from Norfolk to Jacksonville. Winds hit 68 mph with gusts over 70 at Savannah. Three deaths were reported, including Jesse Wallace, a plant officer, and Annie Wade, a Black woman struck by flying glass. A fire at the naval terminals started by a downed power line was controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Savannah
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Fla
Georgia
South Carolina
Jesse Wallace
Annie Wade
Fallns
Naval Stores
Thompson's Borhom e Tablets Promise Restored Health
Suffering people urged to try Thompson's Borsoma Tablets to restore health and aid kidney function in removing wastes. Advert says 50c at all druggists and notes Gaiden Lax Tablets 28c as a constipation aid, with Botsoms Tablets 50c at Daugherty's Cut Rate Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Daugherty
Coal Mine Team Results and Public Safety Prizes
A freewheeling report covers mining team standings with cash prizes, noting first aid team awards totaling 1136 dollars. It also details traffic accidents near Route 22 causing injuries and a DUI arrest, naming victims Henry Miller and three-year-old Mary Allen, plus motorists Doughty and Roberto.
Automobiles collide at Ninth and Philadelphia streets
Potts age 21 of 1249 Philadelphia street and another driver collided at 5 40 p m yesterday due to confusion over right of way at a traffic light signal. No arrest was made and both drivers were uninjured. Seven people sustained bruises and lac erations in a separate crash at Routes 22 and 56 in Armagh yesterday at 9 45 a m. Injured were W L Green 35 and his relatives from Altoona plus Joseph Proske 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Green
E. F. Green
R J. Colyer
Altoona
Joseph Proske
National Guard Bill Debated Over Debt Moratorium
Members expect rapid approval of the National Guard bill with debate focusing on a debt moratorium for guardsmen called to duty. Chairman May of the House Military Committee said the War Department is drafting a broad amendment to cover mortgages insurance premiums and similar obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athee
National Guard
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
War Department
Spectacular air battles over English coast claim heavy losses
Yesterday’s aerial clash involved Nazi bombers and Messerschmitt fighters at 26 000 feet. The British official tally reported 60 German planes shot down and 26 British craft, with over 100 aircraft involved in the morning engagement. Several German raiders were downed. some plunging into the sea or crashing on land during dawn patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geremagn
Messerschmitt
Raf Spitfies
Bethlehem Steel Drives Unionization Effort Across Plants
The Steel Workers Organizing Committee led by Philip Murray outlined a nationwide drive against Bethlehem Steel with 250 delegates at a Bethlehem meeting. They accused the company of operating a company union, violating Walsh Healy and NLRA provisions, and avoiding $5 minimums. Delegates from multiple plants and regions attended to back the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
BethLehem Steel Corporation
Steel Workers Organisation Committee
Philip Murray
Atet Mills
Murray
Eugene G. Grace
Congress of Industrial Organization
Phillip Murray
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
America
Corporation
Department of Labor
Grace
Walsh-Healy
National Labor Relations Board
National Defense Advisory Council
Rankin, Leersdale
Williamsport
Lebanon
Pottstown
Steeston
Pittsburgh
Coatesville
Johnstown
Lackawanna
New York
N. J
Sparrows Point
Hoboken
Union of Marine and Shipbuilders Workers of America
Bethlechem
John Green
Philp van Gelder
Camden
N, J
Break up the Messerschmitts in new Britain raids
Eye witness says a Nazi plane plunged into the sea in a flaming torch as Germany reports smashing parts of Portland base and sinking ships. Berlin claims victory in a massed Sunday raid while asserting no attack on Britain. Rome warns of serious consequences over Albanian leader beheading and Greece supplies oil to British warships. Far East Tokyo police limit demonstrations as unrest spreads. France experiences upheaval.
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Messerschmitts
Europe
Britain
Portland
Great Britain
Portsmouth
Channel
Thames Estuary
Mediterranean
Rome
Greece
Africa
Sora
Maliland
Gort
Berbera
Itgl
Rosanoff Refuses to Quit As Duquesne Dean
Dr Martin Andre Rosanoff a renowned chemist refuses to quit as dean of Duquesne University's Graduate School after a summary dismissal. He vows a costly inquiry into his removal and broader university incidents. He withdrew from the faculty after declining the director role as his deanship was abolished. He claims he remains on the payroll and will challenge President Kirk's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Martin Andre Rosanoff
Duquesne University
Chemical Research
Dr. Rosanoff
Father Kirk
the Post-Gazette
Shakeup of Persin cabinet sparks veteran rally support
War veterans rally to back former leaders facing a war blame trial as Laval ouster and Persin cabinet shakeup unfold. Telephone links between Switzerland and Frea are cut with mobilization of the French army set to finish Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persin
Laval
Switzerland
Livestock Market Report From Pittsburgh Aug 12
Salable hogs 400 and cattle 584 were traded with gains and steady prices. Hogs ranged 5.98 to 8.60 per hundredweight across weight classes. cattle featured steers at 7.80 to 11.50, heifers 7.00 to 10.50, and cows 6.00 to 8.00. Calves sold around 7.50 to 11.50 with bulls 5.00 to 7.50, and reactors 4.00 to 6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Warrants Issued for Four in Dauphin Communist Paper Scam
District Attorney Carl B Shelley issued warrants for four men amid a six week probe into Dauphin County signers of Communist nomination papers. Bonds ranged 750 to 3750 dollars. arrests ordered with hearings set Friday and further investigations planned, as signers claimed confusion over the petition’s purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Carl
Shelley
Dauphin County
Norm Nation
William M. Hargest
Frank B. Wickersham
Max Weiner
Stephen G. Zvon
Mike Zappolo
Oliver Milton
State Election Bureau
Weiner
Zvon
Zappole
Communist Party
Milton
Weber
Harry Bowman
Bowman
Roosevelt
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Obituary notices from Indiana County include multiple deaths
Obituary items report the death of John McClelland Byers at home in Armstrong Township Indiana BR D J of complications. He was born March 22 1867 to William and Elizabeth Byers and lived in the area 45 years. Surviving widow five daughters three brothers one half brother three sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at home with burial in Oughland Cemetery. Also infant Margarett Berish daughter of Pete J and Mary Berish died July 12 1939 in Austman Indiana Hospital. Surviving parents two brothers grandparents. Services Tuesday 9 a.m. at St Anthony’s Aultman. Burial St Bernard’s Indiana. Zola Nichol Long daughter of John M Nichol and Sarah Nichol died August 8 1940 at Fort Morgan Hospital Colorado after major operation. She was a former Indiana County teacher and Home Loan secretary. Survived by husband Charles Long and son Charles Long Jr plus one grandchild and several Nichol siblings. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. with church burial in Fort Morgan.
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Rossiter
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp
Oyster
Northwestern Mining & Exchange Co
Victor O
Peale, Peacock & Kerr, Inc
Heisley
Heisley Coal Co
Ringgold
Ringgold Coal Co
Sagamore Line
Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal & Coke Co
Kyler
Bowles No
North American Refractories Co
Clymer
Barr-Dixonville
Commodore
Dan Harrington
Health and Safety Branch
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
Heath S. Clark
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
Harvey Younkers
Johnstown
Indiana County
Richard Maize
Department of Bhines
J. d. Forbes
Pittsburgh
George J. Steinheiser
Harrington
Indiana
Enoch Ball
Yatesboro
George Ditch
Lucerne Mines
John Garry
McIntyre
Cleveland
Johny Gresock
Richard Hiancock
Thomas S. Lowther
Andrew Meterko
Chevy Chase
Gertrude Watros
Davenport
Proske
Colyer
Greens
Green
Praske
Henry Miller
Northside
Indiana Hospital
Blairsville
L. G. Washington
State
Charles J. Doughty
Miller
Mary Allen
Roy Allen
Parnassus
Saltsburg
Dom Lenive Roberto
Newrytown
John McClelland Byers
William
Elizabeth
Askins) Byers
Armstrong Township
BR. D. J
Rayne Township
Mayme (Myers) Byers
Grace Copeland
Opal Frailey
Elderton
Margarett Berish
Pete J
Mary
Aultran
Vincent Kukleski
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Zola Nichol Long
John M. Nichol
Sarah
Houston) Nichol
Fort Morgan Hospital
Colorado
Archie Nichol
State of Washington
Church Cemetery
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Willkie Clubs
Teria’ Church
Willan & Sweepe
L. Seal
Warlisle
Joseph N. Wolfe
Uéta
Albert Hagg
Lewisburg
William Wilkinson
John Sbersole
Edward Eakin
New Castle
Auburn N. Nukester
Scranton
Binghampton
Montrose
Richard Binkley
Wernesville
Robert Labe
Richard Werner
Amos Kaufman
Dener
George Mango
Karl Arcano
Robert Neider
George Kline
Thomas Bocianski
Warren Hilleish
Malcolm Klickinger
Fred Wentzel
California Palace
Cannes
Palm Beach
Pentanaull
Mads
Moorhead
Robert Patterson
Richard 3. Kaplan
NEA
Lina Medina
Lima
Peru
Jerry
Chicago
Bethlehem Steel
Ford
Duquesne University Chemical Graduate School
Atl Refining
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Case
Jt) Co
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Carp
Cornwlrth
South
Cons Edison
del Lack
West
Douglas Aircraft
el Auto Lite
Gen Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gillette Saints Greyhound Corp
Interlake Iron
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Lehigh Val Coal Lehigh Val RR
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers Elhy
Central RR
North Amer Ca
Northern Pacific
Packard Motor
Param Pictures
OS Ac
Steeams
Vungral
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