Protestant Leaders Call for Defeat of Axis Powers
Nine Protestant leaders in New York signed a statement urging victory over the Axis, arguing the Christian destiny of mankind depends on it. Signers included Henry Sloane Coffin of Union Theological Seminary and J Harry Catton of Presbyterian Theological Seminary, among others.
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New York
Rgw
Henry Sloane Coffin
New York City
Union Theological Seminary
J. Harry Catton
Chicago
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Stuart Nye Hutchison
Pittsburgh
General Assembly of
The
Presbyterian Church
G. Bromley Oxnam
Boston
Council of Bishops of
Methodist Church
Luther A. Weigle
New Haven
Federal Council of Churches
Frank Aydelotte
Institute For Advanced Study
Princeton, N. 7
Byberry Named Conscientious Objectors Camp Site
Washington reports the Philadelphia State Hospital at Byberry was designated for a conscientious objectors camp by Selective Service Director Maj. Gen. Hershey. Civil Public Service Camp No. 49 will support hospital rebuilding with Class 4-E objectors performing clerical, attendant, waiter, and farm tasks under the hospital superintendent.
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Washington
Philadelphia State Hospital
Byberry
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
Hershop
Ickes Hit In Furnace Czar's Cellar Too Small
Washington August 13 Ickes petroleum coordinator warns easterners to switch from oil to coal to assure winter heat. He cites his own rambling Maryland house where coal storage and coal ash removal pose costly headaches. He defends the campaign against criticism, saying there can be no guarantee of oil supplies.
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Czar
Washington
Ickes
Harold L. Ickes
Siney
Chungking
Gulf of Tonkin
Allied and Axis clash as war expands to Volga and Atlantic
World war reports say raiders set 15 000 ton ship and two vessels ablaze while a fourth foundered as US fliers join the struggle with 31 sorties in 48 hours including raids on the French coast. Hitler masss troops around Stalingrad as Axis forces push near Astrakhan. Italian and Axis actions target British convoys in the western Mediterranean. US bombers strike in Navo-Tino harbor Greece with hits on cruisers.
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United Nations
United States
Europe
U. S
England
Hitler
Volga
Stalingrad
Elista
Caucasus
Caspian Sea
Kalmuck Republic
Rostov
Astrakhan
Russia
Mediterranean
Nava- Tino Harbor
Greece
Cairo
Mighty German offensive looms on Stalin grad front
Dispatched reports from Moscow describe massive German buildup around Stalin grad with both sides pouring unprecedented numbers of troops into the Don river bend. Soviet leaders acknowledge acute pressure in the Caucasus as Hitler’s motorized forces overrun northern Caucasus while Allied power expands across Europe and the Pacific in a broad offensive.
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Moscow
Stalingrad
Don River
Caucasus
Hitler
United States
America
Western Europe
Germany
Britain
U.S
Europe
Mediterranean
U. S
Greece
Southwest Pacific
Solomon Islands
Australia
Tulagi
China War Front
Yoyang
Hunan
Army and War Departments to Overhaul Public Relations
Secretary of War Stimson announced a major reorganization to cut duplication and promote consistency in news releases. About 75 of 100 public relations officers will be reassigned or reduced, with all branches under Major General Alexander Surles to report to his bureau for policy and news control. The move follows a Mitchel Field incident blamed on questionable news and includes a probe by Lt. Gen. Hugh A. Drum.
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Washington
Army
War Departments
Stimson
War Department Bureau of Public Relations
Alexander D. Surles
Services of Supply
Air Force
Surles
Mitchel Field
Hugh A. Drum
Bethlehem workers receive back pay at Bethlehem Steel
Johnstown August 13. Bethlehem Steel began distributing 750000 in back pay to over 14000 local workers. Each worker averaged 55 dollars, reflecting a 12 cent per hour wage boost retroactive to February 6, granted by the War Labor Board in the little steel decision. Payments go to 80000 workers as negotiations with CIO United Steel Workers continue.
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Johnstown
BethLehem Steel Company
War Labor Board
Little Steel
CIO
United Steel Workers of America
Ezra Stone Not On Radio Tonight
Staff Sergeant Ezra Stone of the Army will not appear as Henry Aldrich when the Aldrich family radio program resumes its fall schedule. NBC said the withdrawal came at the Army's order, but details were not provided. Stone has served a year and has given up much of his outside income for taxes and service relief.
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New York
Ezra Stone
A. S. Army
Henry Aldrich
Aldrich
NBC
Stone
India Aid Promise Mentioned in Gandhi Talks
India remains a conduit for continued aid to China as discussions unfold. Gandhi followers have floated proposals suggesting United States involvement or support in the ongoing effort.
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Surance
India
Gandhi
Flash Flood Cloudbursts Prompt Cold Reality Check
Harrisburg reports describe the summer Pennsylvanian floods as old fashioned cloudbursts. J W Mangan of the Division of Hydrography notes floods are rare in area yet familiar in origin with several major events May June July and August causing localized damage. He cites heavy rainfall totals and diverse river responses across counties, including the Susquehanna at Williamsport and streams at Clearfield.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
J. W. Mangan
Division of Hydrography
Department of Forests and Waters
Chester
Lancaster
Mangan
Fheenixville
Allegheny
Clearfield
Williamsport
Susquehanna
Riots in India flare as troops guard against Gandhi drive
Rioting and clashes with police continued across Indian cities as Britain weighs using troops to counter the freedom movement. Bombay saw smaller outbreaks while Nagpur faced the worst violence with police stations and a post office burned. In Poona troops fired on a tampering crowd, four were killed and 13 injured as Gandhi and aides were under arrest. An actor reported theft of jewelry and gear in Erie. Nehru warned of dire consequences, urging resolve.
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Bombay
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Nagpur
Central Cooperative Bank
Jubbulpore
Allahabad
Amroati
Poona
Gandhi
Academy Picking Staff for State's Schoolship Keyston State
Philadelphia Aug 13 Lieut Allan C Hoffman named chief of the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy to select officer instructors for the schoolship Keystone State He is nominated by Secretary Stewart of Forests and Waters subject to Washington approval The ship returns to state control after Coast Guard training and 135 PA youths have applied for cadetships Interviews for instructors to begin next week Graduates become merchant marine officers to replace thinning ranks in war at sea Harrisburg Aug 14 war effects on PA schools include enrollment drop and teacher shortages with sessions shortened for 180 days and possible start date changes
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Philadelphia
Allan C. Hoffman
Pennsylvania Maritime Academy
Keystone State
G. Albert Stewart
Forests and Waters
Hoffman
Washington
Stewart
Delaware Navigation Commission
Pennsylvania Nautical School
War Shipping Administration
Lieut. Hoffman
G. Coe Farrier
The
Navigation Commission
P. J. Carey
Delaware County
Coast Guard
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Francis B. Haas
Dr. Haas
College Seeks 32 Scale Model Planes for Training
The college requests 32 scale model planes for teaching aircraft identification to CPT men. Navy says few models available. Volunteers to build using white pine to templates welcomed at the Art Building Thursday or Friday 10 to 10:30 a.m. Plans from Office of Education, lumber from Indiana Lumber, supplies from Stewart's Hardware.
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CPT
U. S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Arta
Truckmen End Strike In Fayette County Coal Move
Truck drivers in Fayette County ended a five day strike and returned to hauling coal to beehive coke ovens. About 500 men drove trucks as War Labor Board arbiter Dr. Frank Pierson seeks back pay under a wage agreement. Last month the raise from 75 to 80 cents an hour was made retroactive to June 15 after they had been paid 56 cents.
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Uniontown
Fayette County
Frank Pierson
War Labor Board
Stock Market Roundup Picks Up Speed Across Sectors
A flood of ticker symbols shows varied moves in chemical and textile firms, automakers, and utilities. Prominent gains include Anaconda, Gen Motors, and United Aircraft, while declines touch Nat Biscuit and Stand Oil divisions. traders weigh Autobiles, chemicals, and energy names amid mixed volume.
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Am Smelt
Ateh T and
S& LE
Ad Refining
Beth Steel
Borden
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G
el Ye
Nata Swift and Co
Texas Ca
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp
Steel
Warner Bros
West Union
West el
Mfg
Woolworth
Ark Nat Gas
Pennroad Corp Am
Markets and Produce Reports From Pittsburgh
Markets report salable hogs and cattle with price ranges and changes for 160 to 180 pound hogs, calves, and sheep. Produce notes apples peaches potatoes and cobblers prices are listed with regional sources. A civil aviation act note cites a 178 percent safety improvement over three years since inauguration.
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Pittsburgh
Textile industry ordered to convert capacity for war needs
The cotton textile industry must convert a substantial portion of civilian capacity to military production. A shortage of burlap from India and rising military demand drive the shift, with bag sheeting and snaburg supplies targeted for correction through the conversion order.
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India
Obituary of Martin Wineland 78 in Westmoreland County
Martin Wineland age 78 died at 10 30 p m Wednesday in his home in Ligonier township Westmoreland County Survived by widow Eliza a sister Mrs Caldwell of New Alexandria and a brother Samuel H Wineland of Fairfield township Funeral arrangements incomplete
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Martin Wineland
Ligonier Township
Westmoreland County
Eliza Wineland
Caldwell
New Alexandria
Samuel H. Wineland
Fairfield Township
Night raid hits Mainz and London outskirts
British air squadrons bomb Mainz with high explosives and incendiaries in a second straight night assault. London outskirts suffer pre dawn raid with seven killed and three injured as 250 to 400 RAF bombers strike, leaving a 15 000 foot column of smoke.
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London
Mainz
Air Ministry
Greater London
DNB
Rhineland
Trafic Rube
RAF
Britain
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Chakiang
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Kwang-Feng
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Chekang
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Erie
Frederick G. Penniman
al Cady
Geo. Christoph
Jawaharlal Nehru
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Pennsylvania Rambos
West Virginia
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