Senator Adams Dies at 68 in Washington
Obituary notes the death of Senator Alva B. Adams of Colorado at 3:20 a.m. after a heart attack. He held foreign affairs and government economy roles, chaired wool and other committees, and urged restraint on wartime spending. Survived by wife Elizabeth, daughter Mrs Uhl of Pueblo, son Alva B. Adams Jr., and other relatives.
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Nhington
Alva B. Adams
D-Coto
Fia
Senate
Wardman Park
Senate Irrigation
Pueblo
Colo
Congress
United States
Siéréhant
Wight
sFriends and Associates
Washington
Boston
Elizabeth Adams
Joseph Uhl
Alva B
James Booth
San Francisco
Herusband
Presidio
William
Yale
Booth
Y Adame
Alorado
Taylor
Lorado Democrat
Denver
Old Dobbin Continues From Page One Easier Farm Work
The piece notes declines in tractors engines and work animals as farms shrink and consolidate. Light says acreage in farms has fallen by about 4.3 million acres and farm size has dropped from 88 to 86.3 acres. Despite gains in mechanization, tractors supplement horses rather than replace them as farmers expand work and opt for faster, easier tasks with machinery.
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Light
Training enrollment soars in Pennsylvania course network
In the Pittsburgh district, the fourth session since January, 8,136 people attended openings in 38 centers. Across Pennsylvania, tuition free classes boosted unofficial enrollment to about 18,000 in 108 towns and cities as Penn State extension heads exceeded expectations.
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Pittsburgh
Penn State
Pennsylvania
Cuts hit NYA and non defense clerical staff citywide
District officials report broad reductions in youth aid and non defense projects. Philadelphia area director says personnel cut from 1,400 to 400, lunch help and training jobs eliminated. NYA Symphony Orchestra eliminated. 1,212 remain on defense programs. Pittsburgh, Allentown, and other districts also trim hundreds, preserving about 2,000 defense workers.
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Philadelphia
Carl Harr
NYA Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh
K. ©. Scott
Mary Sweeney
Allentown
Johnstown
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Bunbury
Freshman Assemblyman Charges Republicans With Petty Politics
Harrisburg December 1 A freshman assemblyman Cumberland County Democrat Joseph J McIntosh accuses Republicans of petty party politics over Congressional reapportionment. He urges action to avoid rural or urban PA districts losing representation as Congress could be elected at large if no redistricting occurs. The five plans debate continues as the legislative committee seeks a solution before Wednesday.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Joseph J Mcintosh
Cumberland County
G. O. P. Senatore
Philadelphia
McIntosh
Metntosa
Northampton
Carbon
Monroe
Pike
Wayne
Susquehanna
Bradford
Tioga
Wyoming
Sullivan
Lycoming
Clinton
Montour
Columbia
Schuylkill
McKean
Pottier
Cameron
Ellis
Forest
Clarion
Venanga
Mercer
Warren
Crawford
Erie
Far East defenses up as British, Australian mobilize
Oriental and Singapore reports say the Crown Colony is in advanced preparedness after a three day defense test. Singapore proclaims a state of emergency as volunteers in naval and air forces are mobilized. British and Indian troops land at Rangoon to fortify Malaya Burma front as Tokyo navy activity rises. Britain speeds warship deployments to the Far East. General Arnold notes new bases and defenses in the North Pacific including Dutch Harbor and Alaska airfields.
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Reuters
Singapore
Singapore Naval Reserve
Malay Volunteer Air Force
Rangoon
Burma
Britain
Malaya
London
Far East
Alfred Dutts Cooper
Thomas Blamey
Middle East
Australia
Thomas
Canberra
New Delhi
India
Bangkok
Thailand
Indo-China
Pacific
China
South Pacific
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
North Pacific
War Department
Arnold
Army
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Metlakatla
Yakutat
Nome
Bases advance on South Pacific air route gains
The Navy received funds to prepare air base facilities in Bases land along the air and sea route to Australia and New Zealand. The strategic line of islands holds importance amid tense relations with Japan. Independent reports say lend-lease aid may have aided the upgrade, but officials would not confirm specifics.
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South Pacific
Navy
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Line of Islands
Japan
Aimsericay
Roosevelt Asia Purge Remarks Spark Tokyo Talks
Asia must be purged of British and American influence said Tojo as Kurusu defended the premier against misquotation in dispatches. Tokyo seeks a full text of the speech while Hull’s position remains the reference. Negotiations are described as continuing, not broken off, with Far East cables framing the context.
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Asia
Kurusu
Tojo
Tokyo
Thailand
Hull
Far East
Roosevelt
Hideki Tojo
Japan
East Asia
Shigheichi Koga
China
Hongkong
Winter Threats Rise as War Fears Grow Worldwide
A historic weather and war era alert describes a hard winter warned by a local prophet and notes growing global tensions. US forces and British reinforcements move toward danger zones in the Philippines, Burma, and Singapore fortress. President Roosevelt returns from a southern trip after telephonic talks with Hull amid speculation on Japan and Tojo’s actions.
Pennsylvan ia factory employment peaks in October
The report states Pennsylvan ia factory employment rose in October to a record 1,150,000 workers with wages near 36 million weekly. October earnings averaged 83 cents per hour, up from 72 12 cents two years earlier and 59 cents in 1929.
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Pennsylvania
United
Commercial Bank Lodge
Japanese Press Views on Washington Talks Signal Strain
Tokyo newspapers react pessimistically to U S Japan negotiations. Hochi urges the United States to adjust its stance toward Asia rather than cling to ideals. Asshi accuses U S and Britain of a propaganda drive against Thailand, questioning Thailand neutrality.
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United States
Tokyo
Washington
Hochi
Deer season draws 250000 hunters in 18 days
About 250000 of 840000 licensed hunters are expected to pursue deer during an 18 day season. Officials warn safety is essential as past hunts saw fatalities and injuries. With no snow and cold temps, deer are plentiful but conditions prompt bans on open fires in some areas. Hotels and camps fill as Nimrods arrive. schools send students to dances and activities around opening day.
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Gordon
Pennsylvania
Merionville
Cear
Moscow Is Ready For War Behind German Lines
Henry C Cassidy reports from Kuibyshev as Moscow endures bombardment yet remains functional. Barricades guard approaches while the city shows limited changes beyond heavy German air activity. Lomonosov statue restored after being blown from its pedestal. Evacuations peaked October 16 as Germans advanced toward Mozhaisk. many foreigners and Russians departed by train. Two US Embassy secretaries stay near Spaso House, with Americans and British interests represented. Subways operate, trains shelter residents, and essential services continue with bread meat and milk available. motion pictures and theaters reopen as public works continue.
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Bolshoi Theater
Moscow University
Mikhail Lomonosov
Moscow
Mozhaisk
United States
Liegellyn Thompson, Jr
G. Frederick Reinhardt
German retreat as Rostov threat shifts focus to Azov Sea
International reports say German forces pull back from Rostov area toward Taganrog and Mariupol while the Red Army launches a counter thrust. Berlin admits Leningrad siege remains, and Berlin and Cairo dispatches note British advances west of Libya with fighting near Rezegh and gains by Allied counterattacks.
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Rostov
Sea of Azov
Taganrog
Mariupol
Red
Leningrad
Moscow
Libya
Berlin
Hamburg
Emden
High Command
Cairo
Egypt
Rezegh
London
Population rise in United States credited to births and immigration
Washington report attributes population growth of over a million in the year ending April 2 to births and net immigration. Bureau notes 163,000 more births than average and 85,486 more immigrants, with marriages up 20 percent. Analysts caution data are incomplete and declines may resume.
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Washington
Cansua Bureau
U. S
Kurdau
United States
British report in North Africa eyes final Axis defeat
A Cairo communiqué says in the 14 day desert fight an Axis tank thrust near Rezegh was repulsed and British armor destroyed much of the spearhead division as fighting rages around Rezegh. British troops reach the Mediterranean coast along the Gulf of Sirte and analysts forecast the Axis remnants in Tobruk near destruction within three days.
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Cairo
Rezegh
Italy
Arlete
Mediterranean
Gulf of Sirte
Bengusi
Agedabla
Tripoli
Tobruk
Pittsburgh Produce and Livestock Market Report
Pittsburgh market reports for December 1 show moderate demand across produce and livestock. Apples, Staymans, Baldwins, Cortlands, and McIntosh prices listed with regional variations. potatoes and russet varieties also detailed. Livestock notes include hogs, cattle, calves, sheep, and lambs with price ranges and activity. Weather forecast calls for cloudy, colder conditions with a 32 reading and high of 47.
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Pittsburgh
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
McIntosh
Cortlands
Choice
Stock Market Summary of 38 Companies and Percentages
A summarized listing of stock figures across diverse sectors includes Am and For Pow Am Rad and St Am Smelt and R Am Tel and Tel Anaconda Atoh refining Bald Loca Balt and Ohio Bendix Aviat Beth Steel Boeing Chrysler Colum G and El Us Coml Solvents Con Edison Consoll Cont Can Curtiss Wright Douglas Aircraft Du Pont Eastman Kodak Gen Elec Gen Motors Gen Refract Greyhound Hercules Int Harvester Int Nick Can Int Tel and Tel Johns Manville Kennecott Libby McN and Liggett and Myer Loew's Montgom Ward Nat Biscuit Nat Dairy Nat Distillers Nat Pow and Lt MQ Y Central RR Packard Packard North Ameria Northern Pacific Packard Motor Param Pictures Penn RR Pub Sve NJ Pullman Pure Oi Radio Corp of Ar Repab Steel Reynolds Tob Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Sperry Stand Brands Stand Gas and El Stand OfN J Studebaker Swift and Co United Air Lines United Corp United Gas Imp US Rubber US Smelt R and M US Steel Warner Bros Pict West Union Tel West El and Mtg Wanlworth Yellow Tr and C Youngst Sh and T.
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Army Can
Ohio
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Ches and
Chrysler Corp
Colum G
el -Us
Con Edison
Curtiss- Wright
del Lack
West
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont de N
Eastman Kodak
el Auto-Lite
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hercules Powder
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Johns Manville
Kennecott Cop
Kresge (Ss
Lehigh Val RR
Libby McN
Liggett and Myer
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
Y Central RR
North Ameria
Northern Pacific
Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Penn RR
Pub
Sve NJ
Pullman
Pure Oi
Radio Corp of Ar Bie
Repab Steel
Reynolds Tob B
Sears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum
Sperry Corp
Stand Brands
Stand Gas
Cal
N J
Studebaker Corp
Swift and Co
United Air Lines
United Corp
United Gas Imp
US Rubber
US Steel
Warner Bros Pict
West Union Tel
West el
Mtg
Tom Wanlworth
Eeeest
Plane crash victims identified in Bedford County wreck
State Police confirmed two men Daniel Stone 36 and Early H Waltz missing over six months identified from wreckage in Bedford County. Cleveland friends Samuel C John and Carver Pope flew to assist. Wreckage found after electrical storm with fire in air. Federal inspector to investigate.
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Hyndman
Bedford’ County
Cleveland
Daniel Stone
H. Waltz
Samuel C. John
Carver Pope
Fiiers
Washingston
D. C
Lonaconing
Charles Yoho
Federal Aeronautics
Obituary notices from Blairsville district and beyond
A compilation obituary notice describes multiple local deaths including Hugh David Tomb born 1863 in East Wheatfield and interred in Armagh Cemetery after services in Blairsville. Also Jemima Lon g Long of Rayne Township dies at 1854, Henry Numan Shank dies in Starford with many descendants listed, and Mitchell Fpahel dies at 605 PM in Honor Grove. Funeral services and interments planned in local churches and cemeteries.
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Hugh David
East Wheatfield Township
John D
Lu Dcinda (Hutchinson
Bowser Apartments
South Liberty Street
Blairsville
First Presbyterian Church of
Mary Ellen (Artemus
Blanche Stewart
Dilltown
Dora Tomb
Armagh Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Joseph. C. Stuart
W. H. Nicholson
Blacklick
Armagh Cemetery
Jemima Lon
Rayne Township
William
Katherine (Lininger) Long
Rayne
Henry Numan Shank
Cherryhill Township
Andrew
Mary
Sickenberger) Shank
Starford
Rhoda. (McGuire) Shank
Guear E. Shank
Kittanning
Ada Gibson
Clayton Shank
Alverda
Herbert Shank
Camp Davis
N. C
Henrietta Henry
Niagara Falls
Harry A. Shank
Detroit
Clair Shank
Clymer
Glenn Shank
Phyllis Shank
Avanda
Mary Weaver
Wandin
Maud Long
Benjamin J. Shank
Dixonville
Uloyd.Bhalik
Commodore
Lewis Shank
Sighord
Martha Learn
Indiana
Andrew Shank
Mitchell Fpahel
Honor Gry RD
Robindon
Funers
Coral Hutheran Cemetery
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Deep South
Pine Mountain
Warm Springs
Foundation For
Henry C Cassidy Kuibyshev
Russia
Pomune
Lin Weale
Babies
Santa Claus
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Mark E. Hutchinson
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Town
Paul +. Hutchison
Samson
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Sinclair Applegath
OO First Methodist Church
D. W. Simpson
Viola Simpson
Winfield L. King
D. L. Orner
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