Invasion prospects in Western Europe wartime view
The column discusses whether Western Allies will invade Western Europe this year and how a massive air and sea assault could precede a landing. It notes Hitler’s forces may be on defense, with bombers reduced to a skeleton and emphasis on fighter production, while Allied daylight precision raids and RAF night bombing erode German industry and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
New York
Rockefeller Plaza
Frante
Allied High Command
Europe
Hitler
Germany
Jan Blite
England
London
Royal Air Force
Happy Mother Contested by Duty Chief in German Links Case
Lieut. Gen. Hugh A. Drum issued last April 26 an order challenging Mrs. Schueller over alleged German ties. A military board questioned her about "German hubs" and subversive activities, while she reportedly signed a letter to Adolf Hitler with "Heil Hitler." The government argued no danger justified denying her due process rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schueler
Hugh A. Drum
Eastern Defense Command
Uancy
Schueller
Wit- I
Clawson Memorial Service Planned in Blairsville
Clawson, a radar operator from Pield New York, served with the States for England and was stationed there when he was killed in action. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clawson, a brother Corp. Leonard at New Cumberland, and sisters Edna Margurive and Grave, all at home. Memorial set for Sunday morning September 8 at the Blairsville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Joseph C. Stuart pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
Salvage Committees Report to Council of Defense
Chairman Joseph F. Mazza spoke as salvage efforts continued on iron and steel scrap and other materials. The Salvage Committees under the Council of Defense described ongoing drives for iron, steel, copper, brass, paper, fats, and fabrics amid wartime resource conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Mazza
Joseph Mazzi
Council of Defense of
State Council of Defense
Pennsylvania
Kearny Blast Toll Now Eleven
AP reporting from Kearny New Jersey details the August 21 explosion at the Congoleum-Naf plant that destroyed a three story building, with eleven dead and nine injured. Victims identified include Pietro Verrengia and Dennis McGinnis among others. a skeleton crew remained to battle fires as investigators sought missing workers. The article notes ongoing salvage efforts and public appeals for waste and scrap metal collection to support war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iible Arta
Anthony di Momenteo
Garfield
Passiac Avenue
Pietro Verrengia
Newark
Kalinowsky
Thomas Ertle
Kearny
Edna Land
Lyndhurst
Charles P. Katsacoulas
North Tlington
Dennis McGinnis
Fred Purvin
West Hudson Hospital
Janes Minnis
North Arlington
Edward McEntery
Harrison
James Gotesby
Bond Drive Promises Gala Bond Rally in Indiana
The Indiana County bond drive plans a gala event with booths for Farmers Bank and Trust, Campediana Savings and Trust Co., First National Bank, and KDEA to exchange bonds for cash, checks, and stamp books. The Indiana Evening Gazette will host stamp sales as part of a record 35,000,000 in stamps sold to date. Local entertainers include Carter and Rinds, Mary Martha Birney, Bernie Armstrong, The Kidders Three, Boaz Aston, Slim Bryant and his Georgia Wildcats, and Bob Shield. Courtyard closures are planned around the event as speeches by C. G. Wolfencen and Leslie W. Householder are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank and Trust Campcdiana Savings and Trust Co
First National Bank
KDEA
Indiana Evening Gazette New Sies
Carter and Rinds
Mary Martha Biiney
Bernie Armstrong
Kidders
Boaz” Aston
Slim” Bryant
Georgia Wildcats
Bob Shield
KDKA
C. G. Wolfencen
Chaiman
Indiana County
Leslie W. Householder
Indiana’ ‘County
Philadelphia Street
Sixth Street
Carpenter Avenue
Court Way
Aviation entrants process for air corps enlistment
The article outlines steps for 18 year olds to undergo medical examinations in Harrisburg and Middletown, then swear-in procedures for the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve. Applicants reaching eighteen may choose a call-up month within six months after turning eighteen. Others aged 18 to 26 must report to Selective Service within forty five days to volunteer for induction and await aviation board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Middletown Air Depot
Middletown
Air Air Corps
Ayn Air Corps
Aviation Board
Fortresses Continued From Page One
The 50 caliber ammunition used by the Fortresses is not made in Germany and modifying guns on the ships would be costly. Using one Fortress to attack another is unlikely because the four engined bomber is not designed for that role. The Americans lost about 450 Fortresses in a year of operations, with roughly 50 per year.
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Germany
Flying Fortresses viability in German repair and defense
Reconnaissance notes suggest perhaps 20 percent of Flying Fortresses could be put back into operation, with many caveats. Self destruction, local sabotage, and heavy maintenance would limit use. German servicing of six Fortresses would need a force similar to our own for 50.
Roosevelt and Churchill Plan Axis War Strategy Meeting
Reported talks describe President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill coordinating war policy with Anthony Eden and Cordell Hull. They planned to meet in Ottawa and Washington while conflicts with Axis powers intensify. NBC CBS and Mutual prepared to broadcast the address.
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Itis
Roosevelt
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Parlament
Washington
Quebec
NBC
CBS
Mutual
Stephen Warly
Chuckhill
AU Mies
Cordell Hall
U.S
Eden
Britain
Roosevelt Land Churchill
World War II Fronts Roil Europe and Pacific in New Dispatches
Reports from Benevento and Kharkov describe heavy casualties with thousands killed and wounded as Soviet and Allied forces push to disrupt German supply lines across Ukraine. In the Pacific, MacArthur reports Japanese retreats near Salamaua while Allied troops advance toward the Salamaua air field as detailed in wartime dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevento
Naples
Quebec
Roosevelt
Churchill
Paris
France
Finland
Stockholm
Shakup
Russia
Pacific
Salamaua
New Guinea
Kharkov
Ukraine
Red Army
Uy Kharkov
Uys
Stalingrad
Lebedin
Nanolop
Berlin
Far
Leningrad
Arete
Murmianesk
Douglas MacArthur
Vmueps Were Th Headlong Retreat Before Theprgined . Salaenaga
Salinuue
MacArthur
Uedupahese
Miountain
Ling
Sala ‘Mena Lown
County blood drive urged for Indiana County
Mr Davis warned that success depends on direct citizen responsibility and volunteering by all. He cited Greensburg as a model where churches, newspapers, organizations, movies, workers, and homes united to push the drive over the top, aiming for county-wide achievement.
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Placent
Davis
Ffndiana County
Japanese evacuees end Kiska stand in Aleutians raid
The navy traced August 1 to 14 bombardments on Kiska by Army and Navy planes and surface ships, suggesting Japan evacuated remnants of a 10,000-strong garrison under heavy fog. It notes a first reported major base abandonment without fight, contrasts with Attu, and cites heavy losses of ships and war materials, with Allied air and naval pressure driving the retreat.
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Iest
Pacific
Navy
North Pacific
Aleutians
Kiska
Ono Navy
Attu
Gertrude Cove
North Head
Little Kiska
Trops
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Pacutic Feet
Japan
Hawaii
Dutch Harbor
Fort Bears
Fort Glenn
Tokyo
Kiska Harbor
U. S
Solomons
Andreanot Islands
Agattu
Alius
Amchitka Island
Andeana
Adak Island
U. S S
Paramushiro
Anchitka
U. S. Navy
Substitutes gain chance on wartime pay plan in Pa
Pennsylvania officials consider authorizing salary boosts for substitute teachers who filled classes left by service members. Attorney General Duff recalled a 1943 ruling that excluded substitutes from cost of living increases, noting districts seek to attract substitutes amid wartime staffing. Governor and State Superintendent Haas plan further policy statements as they navigate classroom stability during war. Attending Methodist Institute, Mr and Mrs Willard Shaffer of Homer City visit Jumonville Uniontown representing Homer City Methodist Church youth group.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Justice
James H. Duff
Francis B. Haas
Martin
Pennsylvania
Methodist Institute
Willard Shaffer
Miller Avenue
Homer City
Jumonville
Uniontown
Methodist Church
State Guard Expansion Planned at Indiantown Gap
Indiantown Gap Aug 21 The Pennsylvania State Guard outlines an expansion to 5,000 men and five regiments with headquarters east and west of Antoona. Brig. Gen. Milton G. Baker notes three regiments at present and field training, Governor Martin praises the Guardsmen on Governor's Day as Army officers commend their performance and propose Camp Martin designation.
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Indiantown Gap
Pennsylvania State Guard
Plaud
Martin
Philadelphia
War Department
Milton G. Baker
Antoona
Pittsburgh
Wilkes-Barre
Baker
Pennsylvania
Obituary notices for Geistown and surrounding areas
Obituary details note multiple relatives including two grandchildren Diane and Maureen, three brothers Benjamin, Frank Williams, Indiana and E. H. Williams of Pine Flats, and two sisters Mrs Irvin Myers of Indiana and Mrs James Davis of West Virginia. Friends receive at Picking Funeral Home Johnstown with services at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev S V Carmany, Fir Evangelical Church member, burial Richland Cemetery. Also Mrs Nannie Lightcap Mahon 88, died at home in White township. Born September 14 1855, she was last of her family. Surviving are her son Clair Mahon, four grandsons and a great granddaughter. Services 1:00 p.m. Monday at Streams Funeral Home with Rev Wahl Peiffer Grove Chapel Lutheran Church officiating, Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs Harriet R R Gaston, Dixonville home, services 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Union Church near Rossiter, burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie (Lightcap) Mabon
Clair Mahon
White Township
South Mahoning Township
Jonathan Lightcap
Streams Funeral Home
Wahl Peiffer
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Coal Price Ceilings Upped as Guffey Act Ends
Washington Aug 21 The Office of Price Administration moves to amend soft coal price rules to protect ceiling levels after the Guffey Act expires Monday. Details note some OPA ceilings rely on floor costs and some minimum prices exceed maximums. changes aim to preserve price stability for wartime coal. Don Gingery will oversee mining operations from Altoona with staff reassigned. records inventoried for future use. The Bituminous Producers Advisory Board in District 2 was organized with Ralph Jamison as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moloney
Washington
Interior
Ickes
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Congress
Presiden Roosevelt
Guffey
D-Pa
Tekes
Her
Divir
Solid Fuels Administration
Real Administration
Gingery
Don Gingery
Mr. Gingery
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Alcona
George Johnson
Statistical Bureau
Coal Division
Pitysburgh
Bituminous Coal Producers Advisory Board
Solid Fuels Administration District 2
Ralph EB. Jamison
Jamison Coal & Coke Co
Greensburg
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Joan H. Holmes
Moorhead
Jersey
Ye Kearney
N. Jy
Congoleum-Narn, Inc
Faye Parker
Bill Winds
Chamber of Commerce
Bond Rally
Hyde Park
United States
Work
Blood Bank
Associated Press
Navy Base
Fort Mears
Army Air
Duff
Wewak
Wewagk
Warriet
Gaston
Dixonvillee
Union Church
Rossiter
Sonera
S.C
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Ben. F. Harris
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