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Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1939

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Vandenberg in Showdown Over Soviet Policy

Senator Vandenberg calls for a formal inquiry by the President into whether Soviet pledge in the Roosevelt Litvinov era has been violated and if U.S. recognition of Soviet Russia should be withdrawn. He cites noncompliance with promises to limit Soviet activity and watch groups aiding the U.S. war effort.

Washington Vandenbers Roosevelt United States Sii Russia E Vandenberg Compress Finland Michigan Vandenberg Litvinov Soviet Russia Matthew Wall American Federation of Labor League For Human Rights, Free, Domand Democracy Red Army Red Air Lexce

Obituary notices include Repine and Wadding services

Continued obituary items list Miss Repine a teacher at Clairsville Methodist Church and Blairsville Eastern Star chapter with survivors and a Thursday service at 2 30 p m at Blairsville Cemetery. Also noted are Lottie Mae Wadding age 94 wife of BE L Wadding and Christian Church Indiana family links with service details and local viewing at Bowser Funeral Home and Plumville connections.

Repine Clairsville Blairsville Qeder The Eastern Star Helen Repine Frank H. Repine C. M. Repine Brent Burrell Street C. P Saladay Blairsville Cemetery WMRS Harry Wadding Adda Kunty Mildred Sawyer Indiana Ruth Dick Ladysboro Liese Brothers Frank Ralph Jacoby Cleveland Henry Dusnby Virginia Margaret Jacoby Pittsburgh Mabel Mellemryr Charles John Petey Jacoby

Educators To Hear Of War And Its Effect On States

Harrisburg December 5 – The Pennsylvania State Education Association convention will focus on war and its effect on states. Speakers include Col Vincent A. Carroll of Philadelphia American Legion, Alexander Superintendent Ben G. Graham of Pittsburgh, Dr Francis B. Haas state schools chief, and Reuben T. Shaw past NEA president. Officers to be elected December 27.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Education Association Association Vincent A. Carroll Philadelphia American Legion Alexander Ben G. Graham Pittsburgh American Association of School Administrators Francis B. Haas Reuben T. Shaw National Education Association House of Delegates

Funeral Services for Mrs Ernst Held in Punxsutawney

The late Mrs Elizabeth Ernst of Punxsutawney born April 3 1888 in Canoe Township Indiana County died December 5. Funeral arrangements are set at Mor tise Punval Home at 2224 pm with burial in Civelo Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Bart Ernst two daughters four sons and a sister and four brothers. The Presbyterian Church community mourns her passing.

Elizabeth Puneval Ernst Adriat Hospital Humpke Civelo Hill Bon Canoe Township Indiana County John I. Gaston Yong Corple Punxstlawney Bart Ernst Worthington Ida Grube Herbert Frank Rs. C. W. Brend Niagara Falls C. W. Knorr Buffalo Frank Ayres Seattfe Wash L. BE. Bowers Klehi Run Clark Gaston Dixonville Harry, Berace G TW. Gaston Canoe Ridge John Gaston Rossiter

Russia in Finland row fuels war talk across Europe

The report details Soviet accusations against Finland’s Helsinki government and recognition limits, Moscow’s stance with the Finnish workers, and naval actions around Finland and the Baltic. It notes Litvinov’s role, Russian advances near Leningrad, and Finland’s fortifications as relations with the League of Nations strain. The sketch includes British naval losses and German pocket battleships engaging in Atlantic sea warfare as the conflict widens.

South Atlantic Admiral Scheer Africa Shell New Zealand Australia Deutschland North Atlantic Rawalpindi Graf Spee England Thirtees

Citizenship rights and Bund leadership questioned in Kuhn case

The state argues Kuhn must serve his sentence before restoring citizenship privileges granted by the governor. Born in Germany, naturalized in 1933, Kuhn allegedly altered records regarding a $300 Murray matter and had already surrendered Bund leadership to acting Yuehrer Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze. He says he will not change Bund activities and will lead only temporarily.

Kuhn Kuh Tal Murray Bund Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze

Townsend Plan Debate Raises Tax and Deficit Fears

A continued discussion on the Townsend Plan highlights concerns over higher taxes and increased deficits. Proponents argue for recovery through support of the aged, jobs, and greater use of national products, while opponent Haines cites potential tax hikes and costly government spending.

Agod Haines California Hanl Kgs Gates Ceunonie

Lawrence denies urging state business to Verona in probe

Testimony shows Lawrence contends he never pressured Gov or Albany officials to favor Pioneer Materials or John J Verona. Under cross examination he asserts no formal ties with Verona beyond discussing politics and business, while Compton questions Verona’s status and alleged contacts with state officials during the era.

Aylvania Lawrence Suet Campton Pennsylvania Gaweence Compton Lawrence Duok Siti Tai Buase Pennsylvatation Albany Karlie Lawrence Jello Vauinet Earle John J. Verona Pittshursh Arthur Colegrave Unter Cruss Aspatitet Wistviet Karl Compton Hwrec Verona Seid Nan E. A. Grifith

Roosevelt may run again if a crisis demands it

Washington dispatches report that close Roosevelt friends believe he would run again only if a critical international emergency arises next summer. They say his domestic program may be finished but acknowledge he could accept if a real crisis and demand emerge, while others expect no early statement from the President.

Washington IAS Roosevelt

Rome Students Demonstrate Amid Embassy Blockade

In Rome, Carabinieri and troops blocked a renewed anti-Russian protest in front of the Soviet Embassy. Students, drenched by rain, redirected to the Finnish Legation while cheering the United States and Finland, escorted by demonstrators, as Italian papers note Finland’s defense with Italian-made planes.

Rome Carabineri Finland United States IL Messaggero Balkans Germany Russia Europe Berlin Italy Giovsnezza Stuidenix Eero Jarnefelt

Former district engineer disputes gravel contract claims

Witness testimony centers on former district engineer Lawrence denying made up assertions about discussing gravel tonnage with a fund and denying blackmail demands. Lawrence, a former Commonwealth secretary, testified amid a dramatic four day session with top Democrats involved in the Harle era. He denied taking or soliciting funds and challenged Bowser’s statements about campaign contributions and grand jury reports as untrue.

Lawrence Withess John J. Kennedy Allegheny County Common The Commonwealth Wild Verona Bowser George H. Harle U. S Joseph & Gulley Matthew McCloskey Philadelphia Edward W. Prendergast Earle Bowsers Brand Lawrendée Charles J. Margiotti Margiotti Grand Juyors

Finland braces as bombing resumes amid Nordic diplomacy

Reports from the far north note renewed aerial attacks on Salmijaervi as Finnish ski troops halt a Russian advance in Northern Finland. Oslo talks loom with Scandinavian ministers preparing to debate Finland’s fortifications of the Åland Islands. British Prime Minister Chamberlain says the League Nations meeting will consider the invasion issue while London weighs Moscow Berlin pressure.

Page One Salmijaervi Kirkenes Norway Finland Aaland Islands Oslo Helsinki Moscow Kronstadt Russigh London League Nations Chambelain House of Commons Richard Austen Butler Chamberlai Chamberlain Britain Berlin Olested

Red Leader Indicted in Separate Communist Case

New York reports a federal grand jury indicted Lars Browder on charges of fraud and returned a similar indictment against Robert William Wiener, national treasurer of the Communist Party in America. Wiener allegedly posed 20 years as a Native American citizen though born in Russia as Weluw Warsower, remaining an alien since 1914. Washington notes possible U S protest to Britain and France over the blockade of German exports as Franco-British blockade takes effect, aiming to stop German goods moving through neutral Europe to overseas buyers.

New York Federal Lars Browder Robert William Wiener Wiener Communist Party In America Russia Wewel Warswower Washington Dee PF State Department United States Buvin France

College Weather Report Parity Cloudy and Cool

Weather parity shows a cloudy cool day with fair and colder conditions tomorrow. Temperature readings include a high around 80 and a low near 30 to 35, with precipitation at 0.01 inch today and 0.60 inch total. Relative humidity about 56 percent and barometric pressure 29.71 inches, yesterday 20.80 inches.

Guns Now Serving Industry As Tools For Construction

In Pittsburgh December, industry begins adapting guns to construction use. Kenneth Steele of Mine Safety Appliances explains industrial guns powered by bullets cut holes, splice cables, and cut metal. Exhibiting nine types, shells use smokeless powder and resemble hunting cartridges. The strongest can drive a hollow steel stud through boiler plate. Underwater use could aid divers to fix submarine air connections.

Fittsburgh Dec Kenneth Steele Mine Safety Appliances Company Steele

Noise dodging couple get free meal in court

New York report says James and Bertha Lewis, annoyed by East River Drive noise, won a magistrate’s order for a free dinner and night out. Curran ordered the city or construction firm to pay, with a 24 hour completion note and a $42 dinner tally at a top restaurant.

New York James C. Lewises Henry C. Curran Lewises East River Drive Curran Lewis

Black Eagle of Harlem Aids Father Divine in $12,500 Offer

The Black Eagle of Harlem arrives in court to offer $12,500 cash to settle a $17,000 claim by Mrs Verinda Brown against Father Divine. Col Hubert J Tulian calls the matter for settlement talks as Justice Dineen adjourns overnight. Also notes license applications in Armstrong County and nearby towns.

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Dreamy Astoria Bedroom Scene Amid Construction Clamor

The description paints Astoria bedrooms and parlors priced around 25 dollars, set away from pile drivers and derricks. It notes the inhabitants left instructions not to be disturbed before 9 A M, in contrast to nearby noisy work and steam.

Astoria

Good News From Heaven Carol Mix of Text Fragments

The piece cites a German carol linked to Martin Luther with phrases about angels bringing glad tidings and a child given. It mentions harmonization by Buel and references Christmas Oruluria and a 1544 dating, all in fragmented form.

Martin Luther Buel

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