Guyton Placed as Plant Industry Bureau Director
Dr. Thomas L. Guyton of Daughin county was named director of the State Agriculture Department's Bureau of Plant Industry at 4500 dollars annually. He succeeds R. Harry Bell, who retired after 16 years. Guyton previously headed the bureau's entomology division and has 20 years of service, focusing on pest and disease control including the European corn borer and Japanese beetle.
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Harrisburg
Thomas L. Guyton
Daughin County
State Agriculture Department
Bureau of Plant Industry
Miles Horst
Guyton
Bureau
Division of
Entomology
R. Harry Bell
Cumberland County
Bell
Bond Rally Fuels War Bond Drive Total Reaches Big Sum
A community bond rally across the street from the Newspaper Boys of the United States boosted War Savings Stamp sales and pushed the overall total toward a 6000 goal. Indiana figures featured Burgess Roy Maloney Dr Joseph M Uhler C Gilbert Wolfenden Leslie W Householder and Bob Hinds of KDKA. The event highlighted performances by Slim Bryant and his Georgia Wildcats Bob Carter Mary Martha Binney the Kindery Three Buzz Aston Faye Parker Bernie Armstrong the Ernest Comunity Band and others, with a final tally of 100,465 dollars and ongoing Third War Loan momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indiana
Burgess J. Roy Maloney
Joseph M. Uhler
Indiana State Teachers College
C.gilbert Wolfenden
Leslie W. Householder
Bob Hinds
KDKA
Slim Bryant
Georgia Wildcats
Bob Carter
Mary Martha Binney
Kindery Three
Buzz
Aston
Faye Parker
Comedienne
Bernie Armstrong
Ernest Comunity Band
State To Join Federal Maternity Aid Plan For Servicemen's Wives
Aug. Governor Martity to decide today if Pennsylvania will participate in the Federal maternity aid program for wives of servicemen. Health Secretary Stewart studies the matter, with administration officials indicating the state likely will accept the plan to aid families of the armed forces while noting other states regret adopting it.
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Harrisburg
Martity
Pennsylvania
A. H. Stewert
Arm
Acho
Martin
Stewart
Heath
Cver
Army
Moscow
Pravda
Communist Party
British Isles
Augustus Kech
Ofrava
Perusytsion
Yania
U. S
Germany
Dales
War Bond rally marks Saturday night tribute in Elks Club
A Rochester event featured impromptu parties and a long list of entertainers at the Elks Club as crowds celebrated the Third War Loan drive. W P Buffington led a 15 minute ceremony honoring Mr Rink on his 50 year company record with fellow railroad and coal men in attendance. The piece notes continued public support and hints at broader wartime policy discussions involving mine production and government control under the Smith Connally act.
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Bernie
Bill
Taye
Bob
Mary Martha
the Kinders
Elks Club
W. P. Buffington
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Coal Company
James Craig
Joseph Mazza
Mr. Sixsmith
A. B.smith
Jibe P. R
C. G. McGruder
E. W. Seville
George Carroll
Mr. Rink
Iman
Rink
Wood supply crisis prompts call for increased cuttings
Twenty thousand more wood cutters are needed to avert drastic reductions in supplies. Canadian manufacturers hope for quick action to prevent mills from running short next spring. Production, not rationing, is seen as the solution. Readiness of water and electric power helps, but logistics to move spruce and fir to mills remains the major hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Quebec
AERIAL Actions Hit Beaumont Le Roger Airfield
Late yesterday Marauder medium bombers of the U S Eighth air force attacked an enemy airfield at Beaumont Le Roger in Occupied France. Escorting Spitfires and the bombers knocked down nine enemy fighters. One bomber and eight Allied fighters were listed as missing. During Sunday British Intruders attacked enemy shipping airfields transport and communications.
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U. S
Eighth Air Force
Beaumont le Roger
France
Education leaders tour induction sites in Maryland
Continued from page one, invited to tour induction facilities at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Fort Meade, and the Regiment Armory in Baltimore. Major General Milton A. Becktoard, commanding officer of the Third Service Command, said the trip would give Maryland and Virginia educational leaders a first hand view of a soldier's induction and placement tomorrow and Wednesday.
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Witt Regiment Armory
Baltimore
iFt
Meade, Md
Aberdeen (Md) Proving Grounds
Milton A. Becktoard
Third Service Command
Ma Ainland Virginia
World War II roundup from Allied and Axis fronts
International reports describe Allied air and sea actions across Europe and the Pacific. Allied raids target Italy, Germany and Japan while Axis defenses evacuate Kharkov and retreat toward the Dnieper. Air battles over Salerno and Dusseldorf dominate, with 109 Axis planes downed in Italy and persistent German countermeasures along multiple fronts.
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Ialy
Salerno
Deva
Rai
Napes
Naly
First Tine
Taly
Maly
Brenner Pass
Germany
Leyer-kusen
Cologne
Duesseldorf
Rhineland
Pacific
Kiska
Tokyo
Dewitt
Mary
Quebec
Roosevelt Churchill
China Sea
Nipponese
New Guinea
Kharkov
Moscow
Ukraine
Kiev
Berlin
Russa
Stalingrad
Gerinah
Dnieper
Bryansk
Smoletyek
Italy
Litvinoff withdrawal fuels speculation on Russian aims
Dispatches from London and sources in Washington discuss why Litvinoff left his post. Theories range from signaling disapproval of British American policy to pressing for an invasion of Western Europe, with other guesses about a different assignment or joining an Allied war conference as a senior observer.
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London
Russia
Litvinoff
Europe
Sitvinoff
Soong Arrival Spells Aerial Push Against Japan
The belated arrival of Chinese Foreign Minister T. V. Soong in Quebec signals Allied plans to build up air squadrons in eastern China to strike Japan and disrupt China Sea supply routes. Roosevelt aides stress talks with Churchill will cover the war on Japan and sharpen bombardment of Japanese bases.
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Wee
T. V. Soong
Quebec
China
China Sea
Soong
Washington
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
Chie
Churchill
Britain
Japan
Germany
India
West
Burma
Netherlands
Nox
Suong
Christmas parcels for prisoners in Far East advance to Aug 27
The Provost Marshal General’s Office issues new deadlines for parcel labels and delivery to prisoners of war and civil internees in the Far East. Packets must be sent to New York by August 27 to ensure distribution and food parcels, with corrections handled by entering addresses rather than returning to the office. Any inquiries go to the State Department in Washington.
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Far East
Arstic General
Office For Correction
International Red Cross
Washington
Mines Strike Draws Narrow Clarifications
Continued from page one, reports indicate that Work atuppage and Ickes suggested possible contracts with the United Mine Workers. Department officials declined immediate clarifications. Lewis indicated miners would strike only until October 31 if the government retains central mines, with mines returned under the Smith Connally Anti Strike Act.
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Ickes
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Department
U. M
Won Ji
Smith-Connally
Kiska Reoccupation Opens Short Path to Tokyo
Allied drive in the Pacific tightens as Salamau in New Guinea pummels by siege guns and Kiska reoccupation speeds Allies toward Tokyo. Medicos push forward near front lines in Sicily to perform front line surgery under fire, saving many lives.
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Kiska
U. S
Tokyo
Associated Press
Salamau
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
John KL. DeWitt
Western Defense Command
Allied
North Africa
U. S. Seventh Army
Fuel ration measures and store price drop announced
The notice explains a price drop from 55 cents to 4 cents a dozen for this week. It details Fuel Oil Period 5 coupons of 1942 43 valid through Sept 30 and Period 1 coupons of 1943 44 valid through Jan 3. Large industrial users must open ration bank accounts and renewal forms for private homes using fuel oil for heat and hot water should be filed and returned to ration boards immediately.
Boots and Shoes Rationing Rules Relaxed by OPA
The Office of Price Administration loosened limits on rubber boots and footwear due to higher War Production Board supply. Employers may obtain rubber footwear for their workers, and consumers may qualify for ration certificates for below the knee boots. Farmers' rubber boots and shoes are released from rationing if dealers file stock inventories with the OPA.
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OPA
Chicago
Soo
Office of Price Administration
War Production Board
Elks Open Convention in Williamsport Wartime Program
More than 700 Pennsylvania Elks opened a two day convention at Williamsport with election of officers and Lonergan of Portland Oregon named National Grand Exalted Ruler. Vice President Ralph Robinson of Wilkinsburg presides in President Shirk’s absence due to military service. Past State Presidents dinner featured Lonergan. a dance and floor show circulated for delegates as wartime entertainment.
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Williamsport
Pennsylvania Elks
Frank J. Lonergan
Portland
Ore
Ralph Robinson
Wilkinsburg
K. L. Shirk
State Presidents Association
Lonergan
Punxsutawney Pastor Accepts Altoona Post
Rev. Paul Mamsher, pastor of the English Lutheran Church in Punxsutawney, resigns to become minister of the Temple-Eight Evangelical Church in Altoona. He will start September 15, five years after arriving here. A Gettysburg Theological Seminary graduate, he is among the area’s youngest clergy.
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Punxsutawney
Paul Mamsher
English Lutheran Church
Temple-Eight Evangelical
Altoona
Hasher
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
New York Newspaper Strike Returns to Normal
Delivery of the New York Times Herald Tribune and other papers resumed after a three day strike by 150 distribution workers. Officials said most crews were back with few exceptions as firms restored normal service.
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New York
Porcupine Invasion Ends With Quick Shovel Swing
In a garden clash a great-grandmother Mrs. Joe Bohney defended her yard from a porcupine. A responding officer claimed illness while another officer forgot his gun. Bohney used a shovel to strike the animal and disposed of it in the river.
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Salmon
Joe Bohney
Hubby
Bohney
Moravian College awards 13 diplomas in third graduation
Bethlehem August 23 Thirteen diplomas were awarded at Moravian College and Theological Seminarys third graduation exercises of the year. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. Theodore Distler president of Franklin and Marshall College. A Service Star honoring 280 alumni in the armed forces included a Gold Star for Lieut John Mackey killed in action in the European theatre.
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Bethlehem
Moravian College and Theological Seminary
Theodore Distler
Franklin and Marshall College
John Mackey
Stock Market Roundup of Industrial and Utility Shares
A dense list of stock names and prices from major industries fills the page, including Am Chem & Dye, Am Can, Anaconda, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, U S Steel, Boeing, and Chrysler. The compilation notes varied percentages and trade indicators, with many entries showing fractional gains or losses and corporate abbreviations across utilities, oils, and transportation firms.
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al Chem & Dye Oe
Rad & Sts
Aim Smelt
Am Tel & Tel
Atch
T& SF
Balt & Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G & E
Cons Edison
Curtiss Wright
del Lack & West
Douglas Aircraft
Ye du Pont de
General Elec
General Foods
General Motors
Greyhound Corp
Central
Int
Harvester Gb
Nick Cay
Tel & Tel Johns Manville Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Lehigh Port C
Lehigh Val Coal Leh
Val RR
Libby McN & L
Loews Ine
Mentgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Prod
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow & Li
Y Central RR
North Amer Co
Northern Pac
Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Penney
Jcet
Penn RR
Pullman
Pure Oijt
Youngst
Sh & T
Wseeee
Bond & Share
Btu
Pennroad Corp
Penicillin Saves Life In Hospital Recovery Story
Mrs. Roger E. Francis nears recovery from a deadly bloodstream infection after treatment with the new Penicillin drug. Her physician said she had been desperately ill prior to administration at Hampstead Memorial Hospital several days ago.
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New Castle
Roger E. Francis
Hamestown Memorial Hospital
Fighting Tenth elects new officers in Mount Pleasant
More than a hundred veterans of the Fighting Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry elected Samuel P Stevens, former Burgess of Mount Pleasant, as president for the coming year. Edward Biggeney of Mount Pleasant was named secretary and Bert Mason treasurer, with Mt. Pleasant also hosting the 1844 meeting of the organization in which Governor Edward Martin is a member.
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Connellsville
Tenth
Pennsylvania Infantry
Samuel
P Stevens
Obituary notices from Indiana church funeral services and burial
Continued obituary items note arrangements for services at Streams Funeral Home for Sgt Lewis M Getty who died in an airplane crash at Poratella Air Base Idaho on Saturday August 14 with interment in Oakland Cemetery. Rev Dr Harry Burton Boyd of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate with a Legion ritual at the grave. Also recorded is infant Thomas Waven Furler son of Haven W and Kathryn A Furler who died August 21 with interment in Philipsburg Cemetery. survivor includes sister Joanne Elizabeth.
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Sergt
Lewis M. Getty
Friends of the Indiana Flier
Poratella Air Base
Idaho
Streams Funeral Home
Harry Burton Boyd
First Presbyterian Church
Indiana Post No. 141
American Legion
Oakland Cemetery
Legion Post
Thomas Waven
Haven W
Kathryn
Thomas) Furler
Indiana Memorial Hospital
Philipsburg
Joanne Elizabeth
Cramer Boys Navy Enlistees from Pittsburgh
Two of the eighteen men enlisting in the Navy at Pittsburgh Saturday are from Cramer. They are Marty Frazier Jr and Charles William Steele Jr. Treasury figures show Aug 10 receipts 80 327 110 24 expenditures 333 088 881 62 net balance 8 004 538 660 77 total debt 147 407 137 401 70 an increase of 59 010 876 04 over the previous day.
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Navy
Pittsburgh
Cramer
Marty Frazier, Jr
Charles William Steele, Jr
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