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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1939

Page

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Everything is all right in Ohio says Governor Bricker

Gov. Bricker dismissed hunger worries and called Ohio in fine condition while pointing to rising employment and industrial activity. He cited out of state press criticism and urged reporters to return to New York. Ohio merchants report 10 to 16 percent stronger Christmas trade though Cleveland and Toledo still face relief strains with rent evictions rising.

Columbus Ohi John W. Bricker New York Fiorello H. la Guardia New York City Brieker Ohio George B. Chandler Ohio Chamber of Commerce Washington Bricker Roosevelt Ohio Council of Retail Merchants Cleveland Toledo

Russia and United States Clash Over War News And Blockade Policy

Reports from Moscow say the press misinterpreted an attack on Communist International and a Soviet claim of accuracy in their Leningrad advance amid poor weather. In Washington sources say the United States will accept limited British adherence to the blockade, seeking exceptions for American purchases of German goods and a reservation of American rights under international law.

Communist International Rumaniiia Russia Bucharest Red ‘Army Leningrad Karelian Taipale Vuoski UN S Washington United States Britain State Department State Departments Amore Hiche Riifficulty

Legion commander urges industrial peace to keep nation from war

National Commander Raymond J. Kelly told Pennsylvania Legionnaires in Harrisburg that achieving industrial peace is vital to national defense. He urged a united American front, praised Dies committee for exposing subversive activities, and predicted veterans groups will peak in four to five years with Pennsylvania strength on track for 80,000 members.

Harrisburg American Legion United States Raymond J. Kelly Pennsylvania America Dies Legion Kelly Capitol Pic Europe U. S Cabeinet Joseph J. Finnerty Department Keystone State

Republican in Cabinet Likely Not, Says White House

White House press secretary Stephen I. Harry said it was unlikely President Roosevelt would place a Republican in his cabinet. He commented amid rumors that William J. Denavan, a former assistant to the attorney general in Hoover's era, or Colonel Frank Knox, Republican VP nominee in 1936, might be named secretary of War.

Washington Dec Stephen I. Harry White House Roosevelt Wiliam J. Denavan New York Atternet Hoover Frank Knox Chivara Republice

Fragmentary Injury Report From Campus Tragedy

Police found Richard Lundres and Coamerun after a four youth incident on campus. Casualties included a serious abdominal wound and a shoulder injury to Babbitt, with Holeon sustaining an eye wound. Injuries described as grave in early testimony.

Wbdtinen Holeon Babbitt Uechard Lundres Coamerun

Transfers of various parcels and names in Blairsville area

A series of estate and property transfers listed for Blairsville and surrounding areas. Names include Kenneth Elrick, Joly Co Byilhart, Ry M. Biel, Walter EB Kossnger, Avna Skinner, Helen Wake Tele, Charles F. Greiner, J. Re Bonahey, M Lloyd Mbeuiut ta Hone Quan ere, Lowy Corp, Christian Missionary Alliance trustees, and John M. Thompson. Mentions 49 acres, 6B acres, and 72 acres among multiple parcels. Also recalls old beliefs about toads and warts and that such myths circulated years ago.

SH. Blick S. Kenneth Elrick Blairsville Eirick Joly Co Byilhart Ry M. Biel Mone Walter EB. Kossnger Tichina Avna Skinner Helen Wake Cosmmiosionius Dughata Coury Karl Ho Goss Cei Ty M Lloyd Mbeuiut Ta Hone Quanere Lowy Corp West Wheatheld Christian Miss'on‘y Alliance Chostan Aliance Lot Clymer Harry Moose Guldie EB Reithminer Paelata Mazzaring Moretti Minnie Crruvivli Alberta Fo Winger Bruno Maruca Lila M. Duncan Donald Duncan West Wheatfield Blorence M. Frye Lyan Esselman John M. Thompson Indiana County Cambria and Inediana Railroad Company Pine

World War II Naval Actions and Losses Reported

Allied and German sea operations dominate uneasily as British air and naval actions sink several enemy ships while reporting new losses. Blockades and aid shipments continue, with British sources claiming several vessels sunk or damaged including the Henning Oldeneavit and Brandon.

Germany Finland London Russia Britain France Kietch High Command Germat Yeslerney Reast Pire Henning Oldeneavit Brandon Azuma Miyu Seattisy Dinard New Mies North Sea

Mother dies son ends life in Pittsburgh hotel

In downtown Pittsburgh a 32 year old bartender, William Martinelli, shot himself after giving his wife two cartridges during a gathering with friends. Mrs Martine said he had been despondent since his mother's death the previous week. A shoe shine boy found him in the hotel washroom with a bullet wound and his hand gripping a revolver.

Pittsburgh Dee William Martinelli

SAR Launches History Project In Indiana County

Elmer W. Allison announces a three member committee of the Indiana County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution to plan a program locating and marking historic sites in Indiana County. Projects include marking Cherryhill Manor, Armstrong camp sites, the Kitten King trail, forts, and thePurchase Line with NYA involvement for local high schools.

Elmer W. Allison Indiana R County Sohs of the Indiana County C.C. McLain Richard W. Watson Warren P. Kline Cherryhill Manor Cherryhill Township Penns Joshua Elder Ceneral Armstrong Kittanning Fleming Summit Greene Cherryhill Indiana McElhaney State Teachers College Pennsylvania Cherrytree Armstrong County Wittanning Galbraith NYA Marion Center Plumville Rural Valley Sagamore Allison

Lawrence acquittal ends long Pittsburgh trial saga

Jurors in the Lawrence trial placed legal costs on Dauphin County totaling over 20000 after a five hour and thirty three minute deliberation. Foreman Philip Fetterhoff, ill during deliberations, was aided downstairs by a tipstaff. The verdict sparked celebration in Pittsburgh where State Chairman David L. Lawrence arrived after Harrisburg. Lawrence denied wrongdoing, stating vindication after a prolonged case alleging blackmail and conspiracy involving Bowser and Verona.

Lawrence Dauphin County Philip Fetterhoff Court House Pittsburgh iFi Crats David L. Lawrence Harrisburg Earl V. Compton Carl B. Shelley Oliver K. Eaton Garden of Gethsemane Bowser Pioneer Materials Company John J. Verona Erie Warren Earle Charles J. Margiotti Margiotti

Bridge Experts Win Third Open Team Championship in Pittsburgh

Philadelphia's powerhouse bridge team led by Mrs. Ralph Young and partners clinched a third consecutive national open team championship in Pittsburgh. The lineup included Charles J. Sloman Charles H. Goren John R. Crawford with alternate B Jay Becker rallying from 19th place after round one to edge New York's four ace quartet Oswald Jacoby Waldemar Von Zedlitz M D Maier and Robert McPherran in a dramatic finish.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Ralph ©. Young Charles J. Sloman Charles H. Goren John R. Crawford B. Jay Becker New York Oswald Jacoby Waldemar von Zedhwiiz M. D. Maier Robert McPherran

Market Wrap: Edged Higher Wheat and Mixed Livestock Prices

Chicago wheat rises as forecasts miss precipitation. December futures up to 1-4 cent, May around 94. Corn starts mixed. Pittsburgh hogs show varied bids across weight ranges with little change from yesterday. Butter, eggs, and cheese markets steady to unsettled with small shifts in price.

Chicago

State Weighs Buying Toll Bridges Across Pennsylvania

Harrisburg officials weigh state ownership and operation of about six major toll bridges. Governor James questions who pays and notes past debates with Rep. Habbyshaw and Rev. Woodaldle. Legislation earlier sought bond issues and authority to buy, operate, and build under tolls until costs retired, with proposals for bridges linking Hillersburg and Middletown and a contested Marget Street bridge project in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg James Yesterdday Robert E. Woodaldle William Habbyshaw Dauphin Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Acairns General Assembly General State Authority Woodside Susquehanna River Hill

Major corporate names line item list from stock market era

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous company names and brands spanning industries from steel and autos to oil, chemicals, railways, consumer goods, and utilities. Included are American firms such as General Motors, General Electric, Ford, Chrysler, Coca Cola, Colgate, Goodyear, Studebaker, Penn R.R., Union Oil, Allied Chemical, and many others, suggesting a stock market roundup or index of listed companies. The garbled sequence preserves entities but lacks narrative context or dates.

Allied Alcon Anaconda Armstrong Cor T and SF Atl Refining Auburn Auto Aviation Corp Bald Loco Ct Balt Ohio Barnsdail Oil Bendix Aviat Beth Steel law-Knox Borden Ca Borg-Warner Briges Mfg Cat del Lack & West Douglas Aircraft du

Human Torch In Los Angeles Fatal Self Immolation

A man identified as Edgar C. Zetterberg of San Francisco set himself on fire at a street corner in Los Angeles after stuffing his clothing with excelsiors and cleaning fluid. He died on the way to a hospital after firefighters doused the flames. police identified him from a social security card found in unburned clothing. The motive remained unexplained as bystanders noticed only the burning garments.

Los Angeles Edgar C. Zetterberg San Francisco Zetterberg

Roundup of Baseball, Boxing and College Sports News

York sports round up reports on baseball leaders and Big Ten figures, noting Judge Landis, the Frick letters, and Frank Leahy at Boston College. It highlights Burleigh Grimes’ comeback, Lee Savold’s rising profile, and Jane Crust as a young golf talent, with quirky notes on Olive Park’s players and Joe Louis pop culture references.

York Judge Landis Gus-Phans South Carolina Jane Cothran Jane Crust Uncle Sam Lee Savold Middle West Johnny Paycheck Ford C. Frick Boston College Frank Leahy

Campaign charges tied to 1938 Democratic run

A report notes campaign charges that sparked a string of indictments during an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1938. The piece highlights political fallout and legal actions surrounding the campaign.

College Weather Forecast Shows Cloudy Day Then Rain

Increasing cloudiness today with cooler conditions, followed by light rain and colder temperatures tomorrow. Reading 26, high 35, low 26, humidity 60 percent, pressure 29.49. Notable entities include Texas Gulf, US Steel, Warner Bros, Woolworth, United Aircraft, and others.

Texas Corp Texas Gulf Sylph Tide-Wat Trans - West Air Union Carbide United Air Lines United Aircraft United Corp United Gas Imp US Rubber US Smelt R and M US Steel Vanadium Corp Warner Bros Pic West Union Tel Woolworth

Living Russ Dancer Still Open to US Medical Aid

Adelroden Switzerland based dancer Vaslav Nikinsky, once a famed Russian empire artist, is offered US medical treatment during the European war by Anatole Burman. Nikinsky’s wife Romota seeks permission to bring him to the United States as wartime funding from the London based Nimlitsky Foundation dissolves amid the conflict. Reindeer scratch their hind legs with their antlers.

Adelroden Switzerland Vaslav Nikinsky Inganily United States Anatole Burman Hartford Conn Nijingky Romota Shooke Ninklitsky Foundation London

Wassail Tradition Spiced Ale Walks in English Christmas

In England during the 12 day Christmas season youths toured farms with a wooden bowl of spiced ale singing Here we come a wassailing and inviting villagers to drink Wassail, from Wes hal or Be thau hale meaning good health. Shopping Days Till Christmas.

England

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Athe Merry President Mrs. Roosevelt Westin Albert J. Mauer Hannah Evans Punxsutawnes Mike Betlcs Earl Rose Marig Hosek Horwick S.A.R Bridge Experts Phillie Hennery Human Torch Brady Black Ashiane Independent Bill de Carrevont Northwestern Burleigh Crimes Tolleets Sle Brooklyn Bin Fli Dodger Montreal Burleigh Grimes Cincy Rosey Ryan Dla Grover Cleveland Alexander Iron Man Dept Leo Ragan Iowa State ‘Teachers College Center Charles L. Humnel College Wassail Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE Indiana Gazette
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