Miners Union Elects Leaders in Districts 2 and 5
John L Lewis retained international president in the Tuesday UMWA election. Clarence Donaldson won District 2 vice president with a wide margin. John Ghizgoni reelected international board member. District 2 board names include Lewis Evans, James LeCorre, Ernest Vansens, Lloyd Unger, Levi McConnaughay, George Mottey, William Parks, Taffly Hadiale. Parks won in a three corner race unofficially. John O’Leary elected vice president and Thomas Kennedy secretary treasurer. district remains under partial autonomy. In District 5, John P Busarello defeated Patrick T Fagan to become president. Busarello, 17, once a miner driver, won amid factional CIO and UMWA tensions involving Philip Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venn
United Mine Worker of America
John L. Lewis
Clarence Donaldson
Somerset
Indian County
John Ghizgoni
Homer City
International Board
Donaldson
Ghizzoni
District
Territory
Lewis Evans
Culver
James LeCorre
Hoursdale
Ernest Vansens
Cresson
Lloyd Unger
Boswell
Levi McConnaughey
Punxsulawney
R. D
George Mottey
Clymer
William Parks
Windber
Taffly Hadiale
New
Pittsburgh
API
John P. Busarello
United Mine Workers of America
Busarello
Patridge
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Tyre
UMWA
District 5
Patrick T. Fagan
UMW
Fagan
CIO
Philip Murray
Lewis
Victory Bond Drive Figures and Bank Roles
The campaign lists $141,000 from the First National Bank of Satisburg and $141,000 from the Peoples Bank of West Lebanon, plus $42,500. The note clarifies this Victory Loan Drive is separate from regular War Savings Bonds and Stamps sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Harrisburg Session Map Hints Brief War Time Legislature
Harrisburg report notes Republicans back a brief 1943 General Assembly to align with wartime needs. Fissy looks set for Speaker with January 5 convening. April 15 adjournment target and March 1 bill intro deadline proposed. Top offices named include Lichtenwalter Rose Habbyshaw Roan Wood Sork with staffing shifts and librarian appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
T. Fissy
Snyder County
House
Canets
Senate
Edward Martin
Staling
Fiss
Franklin H. Lichtenwalter
Waller EB
Rose
Cembria
Willam E. Habbyshaw
Dauphin County
William R. Roan
Luzerne County
Norman Wood
Lancaster
Herbert P. Sork
Elk
Habbyshaw
Republican Representatives
Victory Fund drives offer secure investments this war era
Investors are urged to lend to the Victory Fund through representatives from securities firms or banks. The appeal promotes Victory 244's bonds due 1988 with 24 percent rate, callable 1983, plus shorter term 144 percent bonds due 1948 and 6 percent certificates, all open to banks and private, corporate, or institutional buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Victory Fund Committee
Victory Fund
Global War Turmoil and North Africa Front Developments
International reports detail 75 dead and 112 injured from a Tuesday night attack while Germans claim a small British sabotage raid near Bordeaux. Red Army counterattacks west of Moscow and near Veleki Luki push Germans back as Stalingrad fighting continues. In Tunisia and Libya, Allied air and ground activity intensifies, with replenishments arriving and battles near El Agheila and Tebourba. In New Guinea, Australians under Curti n report Allied gains at Buna and Kapiti as MacArthur leads cleanup against Japanese advances toward Port Moresby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bordeaux
High Command
Gironde
Red Army
Moscow
Veleki Luki
Rzhev
Stalingrad
Tunisia
J. Reuters
Nort Africa
Cairo
el Agheila
Sicily
Malta
Salian High Command
Tebourba
Funisian
New Guinea
Guna
Bung
John Curtin
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
New Guiana
Owen Stanley
Port Moresby
Point Fox
Buna
Local Boundary Names List from Indiana and Allegheny Townships
Fragmentary OCR lists townships and boroughs in Indiana and nearby counties including Armstrong, Cambria, and Blairsville areas and mentions board rooms and building references. Names include Mahoning, Creekside, Marion Center, Smicksburg, and Blairsville with assorted townships and boroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armswong
Rayne
Washington
White
Mahoning
Creekside
Indiana
Marion Center
Phullyille
Shelocta
Smicksburg
Indiana Theatre
Blacklick
Burrell
Center
Cunemaugh and Young Townships
Blairsville
Homer Cty
Jacksonville
Saltsburg
Darlan Meets New Obligation Under Churchill Stance
In London on December 10 AP reports Prime Minister Churchill explained Britain's stance on Admiral Darlan in a secret Commons session. General Charles de Gaulle urged dropping Darlan quickly, warning against moral anxiety from detours. Eden reiterated the matter is governed by President Roosevelt and the Eisenhower-Darlan accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Britain
Darlan
House of Commons
Charlies de Gaulle
Anglo-American Press Association of
Paris
French Africa
Roosevel
Anthony Eden
Laborite
Aneurin Bevan
United States of America
Roosevelt
Admiral Darlan
Dwight Eisenhower
Japs Land in Philippines
New York dispatch reports Tokyo dateline saying Philippine islands still held by Americans with Japanese Marines landed to end resistance. Cavalry HQ says action underway and fierce fighting continues as Americans resist. Berlin radio corroborates Japanese landings and advancing U.S. surrender pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vichy
Tokyo
Philippine
Berlin
London
Lien Placed On Gloria's Goods In Manhattan Kansas
Sheriff C W Barnes announced about 7800 dollars of Gloria Van derbilt Di Cicco and husband furniture were attached to settle unpaid bills from Fort Riley service. The items will be sold December 21. Di Ciccos left town weeks ago and more attachments are expected as claims arise from ordinary household expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kas
C. W. Barnes
Gloria Vanderbilt di Cicco
di Cicco
Fort Riley
Barnes
Draft policies push 18 year olds into service flow
War Department announces suspension of voluntary enlistment will not affect the army officer candidate program. Men over 38 will not be accepted as candidates, while those ordered by Dec 5 to report for induction will be trained. Induction order for 18 year olds will follow birth dates, oldest first, with residency rules for registrations and boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atre
Banks
Rushvalley
Buffington
Canoe
Cherryhill
East Wheatfield
Grant
Green
Montgomery
Fine
West Wheatfield
War Department
Army
Pennsylvania Health Dept Announces Tularemia Antiserum
Harrisburg reports the state now dispenses a specific antiserum for tularemia or rabbit fever. Health Secretary Dr. A H Stewart notes 43 cases and seven deaths in Pennsylvania last year. Transmission occurs via handling diseased carcasses or bites from rabbits and other warm-blooded wildlife. Serum, developed by Dr. Lee Foshny of Cincinnati, is most effective before day 12 of infection but can help up to ten months after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Health
A. H. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Lee Foshny
Cincinewati
Soviet Front Faces German Lines in Central Sector Push
Russian ski troopers aided by whitewashed tanks struck German communications on the central front while the battle near Stalingrad entered its fourth week. In the Velikie Luki area German forces faced Soviet counterattacks as Red Star reported fierce fighting west of Rzhev with no Soviet losses and 117 German dead plus prisoners. Reinforcements arrive from other fronts as well trained units mix with mid aged troops. Northwest of Stalingrad heavy Soviet artillery targeted German tanks with deadly effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Red Army
Stalingrad
Volga
Don
Velikie Luki
Red Star
Rshev
Rahev- Vyazma-Velikie Luki
Germany
Weather shifts after heavy Pennsylvania snowfall
Winter weather forced a hasty exit from Pennsylvania as rising temperatures melt a heavy snowfall. Temperatures dipped to the 20s then rose, with rain possible later. A dense fog affected the Philadelphia district and Eastern Pennsylvania, delaying transport. Pittsburgh saw moderating temperatures after up to four inches of snow in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Mercury
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ann Sheridan Heads to Divorce in Mexico City
Red haired film star Ann Sheridan left Burbank by air for Mexico City to obtain a divorce from George Brent. The couple wed January 6 at Palm Beach Florida and separated September 20 after revealing a plan for a long and happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Calif
Ann Sheridan
Mexico City
George Brent
Miss Sheridan
Brint
Pali Beach
Fla
Ways and Means Pigeonholes Roosevelt Wartime Authority Request
Washington December 10 AP The House Ways and Means Committee formally pigeonholed President Roosevelts request for broad wartime authority to suspend tariff laws and regulations The committee decided there was no reasonable possibility the bill could be enacted before Congress expires January 3 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Rayburn
D-Tex
Doughton
D-Nc
Treasury balance and debt figures reported for December
Treasury data as of December 8 show receipts of 49.79 million and expenditures of 85.60 million, leaving a net balance of 5.39 billion. Total debt stands at 104.07 billion, with an increase of 197.95 million from the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Smuggling gang held on $80,000 bail in Philadelphia
Three men described as the slickest bank swindlers in the country are held on $80,000 bail each after an alleged attempt on a Philadelphia bank. U S Attorney Thomas J Curtin says the probe will have nationwide ramifications and aims to expose a gang fleecing banks of hundreds of thousands. The suspects from Chilhowie Ship and New Orleans are charged with conspiracy to pass forged checks and larceny against a national bank after a clerk alerted authorities at the National Bank of Olney Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Elphia
F. B
Philadelphia
U. S
Thomas J. Curtin
Curtin
Chil
Brooks
Alias Darcey
Anthony Bonneill
Chil, Ship
Peter Green
Naw Ope
Hie
American Bankers Association
N. J. Griffin
National Bank of Olney
Bethlehem Strikers Back at Bethlehem Johnstown
About 3000 workers returned toBethlehem Steel mills in Johnstown after a one day walkout. They voted to resume work following CIO President Philip Murray urging settlement through regular channels. United Steel Workers director Eugene Maururee cited wage dispute and a Sunday work schedule as the issue. the company claimed double pay for the seventh day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
BethLehem Steel Company
CIO
Philip Murray
Eugene Muauriee
United Steel Workers of America
Bucks Bagged On First Hunting Trip In Clinton County
On his best hunting trip, Joseph McElhoes of Home bagged a 100 pound six point buck in Clinton County. Frank Bryan, also of Home, secured a ten point specimen within a mile of his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
McElhoes
Home
Clinton County
Frank Bryan
Woman wins alimony cash in Waterbury case
Mrs. William Bellemare won $20 in cash after knowledge of her husband's spending habits. Bellemare turned his pockets inside out before Judge John L. Gaffney in a support case to show he had no funds. A pair of his shoes revealed three $10 bills. The court ordered him to pay his wife $17 weekly for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
William Bellemare
Bellemare
John L. Gaffney
Man Seeks Marriage License Mixup At County Clerk
A 65 year old man responded to age and address inquiries during a hunting license check but balked at reporting last year’s income. He clarified he is applying for a marriage license, not a hunting permit, and was sent to records across the hall for clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda
Allied forces take Gona as Japanese hold tight in Papua
Australian and American jungle troops complete occupation of Gona in New Guinea, under MacArthur, cutting the Japanese anchor on the Buna coast. Curtin announces the victory in Parliament as Allied reports show further gains at Buna and air victories off New Britain, with patrols killing and capturing enemy forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Gona
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Papua
John Curtin
House of Representatives
Canberra
Gona- Buna
Owen Stanley
Port Moresby
Buna
New Britain
Bullish Bulls in Chicago Mart
Bulls were bullish at the Chicago stock yards with prices bid up to 13 dollars per hundred pounds, the highest on record for that date. Demand for bulls that supply canned meat for lend lease buying agencies pushed cattle trading up 10 to 15 cents as sausage-suitable animals sold briskly amid meat scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Carolina begins liquor rationing under coupon system
Raleigh reports the state implements liquor rationing starting today with a coupon plan. Consumers may buy one quart before December 10 and two quarts during December 15 to 31. Two quarts are allowed January 1 to 15 and January 15 to 31, then one pint weekly after February 1. Chairman Carl Williamson cited reduced supplies as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Carl Williamson
State Board
Local Bond Issues Fail Across 205 Cities
Washington reports voters rejected bond proposals totaling 15.8 million while approving about 7 million in a census survey of municipal elections. Townsend Club members are called to the courthouse Friday December 11 at 7:30 am for nomination of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Townsend Club
Court House
Broad List of U S Stocks and Corporations Mentioned
A long OCR style listing names numerous companies and tickers including Anaconda Atchison Topeka Dodge? Refineries and major producers such as Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Motors, IBM, Kodak, Lehigh Valley, Union Carbide, US Steel, Westinghouse, Woolworth, Penn RR, NY Central RR, and many others are noted without clear context. The fragment resembles a stock market compilation or table of companies and abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Reduction
al Chem & Dye Am Can Am Smit, & RK Am
Tel & Tel Am
Anaconda Atch
Ad Refining
Levu Bendix
Avint
Beth Steel Borden du Briggs Mig
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Corp Colum G & el
Caml
Solvents
Con Edison
Con Oil
Curtiss-Wright del Lack & West Bly du Pont de
Eastman Kodak E
Auto Lite
Eley
Fords
Gen Motors
Betry
Harb Walker
Hercules Powder
Hershey Chocklinois Central
Harvester
Nick Cin
Tel
Tel Johns Manville Kennecott Cop Kresge
Lehigh Val RR
Libby
Lignett & Myers Oy Loews
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Prad
Nat Distillers
Central
North Amer Co
Bly Packard Motor
Pasam Pictures
Penny
Penn RR
Pure Obih Radio Corpuf
Ani
Readhyyg Co
Repub Stee
Reynolds
Sears Roebuck
Socany Yueuun
Oly
Sperry Coty
Stand Brands
Stand
Gas & el My
Cal
Ol Nay
Aiken Says Administrations Move Aims At Farm Bloc
Washington observers, led by Senator Aiken of Vermont, report price fixers are inching toward the farm bloc. He describes early steps as mere persuasion, signaling a coming farmers congress in the new year with a growing revolt to be addressed by concessions and potential power shifts from executive agencies. He warns if farm issues aren’t corrected, the next Congress will act independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Aiken
R-Vt
Aiken
Gy Senale Forn
Congress
Senate
Agencs
Obituary notes and funeral notices from local paper
Obituary notices list to be held at 1:36 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Lawrence H. Maines officiating and interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include a son Fred Engle, a step-son Don Engle, a daughter Mrs. Lynn Boucher, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, plus several siblings. Other obituaries mention Anna M. Killen dying in Cresson with 12 children and numerous grandchildren, Harry S. Boucher of Beaverdale to be buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Eligarh (Nees) Dafy of Pittsburgh, and William G. Stumpf of Cookport with funeral services and burial at East Mingo Cemetery. The notices cover multiple families and include service times, locations, and family survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Maines
Greenwood Cemetery
Fred Engle
Don Engle
Evansville
Indsa
Lynn Boucher
Indiana
Jacob I
Meade Buchanan
Bert
Charles Buchanan
Clymer
Ita Fleming
Ben Walker
Marion Center
Elster
Clara’ Little
Denver
Cole
Anna M. Killen
Florence M, Dick
Indiavia
W. J. Moyer
Cresson
William A. Killen
Moyer
J. A. ‘Trexler
George
Pontine
Mich
William H
Bradford
Frans D
Bellwood
A. D. Klein
Merle M. Gates
Arlington
Rowland
Abbott
Ebepsburg
David M. Miller
Biloxi
Miss
Jnc
Australia
Robert
U.S. Army
India
John E
Pensacola
Win
John Sellers
Julnstown
Armagh
Harry S. Boucher
Beaverdale
Beaver United Brethren Church
Charles “Murray
Samuel
Mary Boucher
Rayna
Mettie M
Baker) Boucher
Elizabeth
Blessing
Mord Boucher
Blanche Michaels
Beaver Odale
Irvan A. Boucher
Mims
Fla
Ella B. Black
Beaverduale
Lutkey [Hincman
Johnstown
H. Wilbur Black
Incham
Eligarth (Nees) Dafy
White
William G. Stumpf
Henderson and
Rasting (Meekins) Stumpf
Cooke
Port
Hannah
Stumpf
Rennie Stihl
Northeast
Clair Clawson
McDonald
Everett Clawson
Coulis ++ port
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ghiz‘yoni
Assembly
Arrow Carol
Ced
Arrow Headquarters
Moorhead
de Gaulle
Philippines
Gloria
Bethlehem
Pittsburgh Alerke
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