James Sees Long Session As Assembly Called Now
Gov James says a special legislative session could stretch for months as defense issues pile up. He notes many topics would be restricted to the call, including district changes, military appropriations, and licensing fees. A lawmakers committee plans Friday talks with state and county leaders to firm up plans.
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James
Harrisburg
Gove Rnor James
Department of Military Affairs
State Council of Defense
Meredith Meyers
Allegheny
Fayette
Washington
Greene
Defense test alarms in Newark as civil air patrol plans unfold
At Bendix Aviation and U S Signal Corps plants authorities staged a surprise air raid drill. Civil air patrol head General Curry and state officials witnessed the test amid near freezing conditions and thousands of spectators. Public safety director James H Malone called the exercise a huge success.
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Pennsylvania
William L. Anderson
Arthur Hyder
Delaware
Helga Harrs
Curry
War Department
Civil Air Patrol
Office of Civilian Defense
F. H. LaGuardia
New York
Bendix Aviation
U.S. Signal Corps
James H. Malone
State College Shortens Term Due to War Efforts
Pennsylvania State College shortened its term by nearly four weeks to allow seniors to join the armed forces or work in defense industries. The next semester will start January 28 and end at noon on May, with examinations held during regular class periods and the Easter recess canceled.
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State College
Janj
Pennsylvania State College
Ralph D. Hetzel
Eaeter
Military promotions reshuffle in third army division
The report lists officers reassigned within the division's ordnance supply and range commands. Major Jay Cooke, ex Republican city chairman in Philadelphia, becomes assistant to the division supply officer under Major George B. Medus. Col. Joseph R. Carworth of Bradford commands the 111th Infantry Regiment, replacing Col. Franklin T. Muller. Lt Col Stephen E. Spleen of Ridgway moves to Ulth Infantry as assistant range officer. Capt. Kenneth Van Buskirk of Plymouth moves from second battalion headquarters to assistant chemical warfare officer.
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State Supreme Court
Second Army Corps
Wilmington
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
Cooke
George B. Medus
John C. Davis
Davis
Medus
Joseph R. Carworth
Bradford
1Ttth Infantry
Franklin T. Muller
Stephen E. Spleen
Ridgway
Ulth Infantry
Linwood D. McClure
Kenneth van Buskirk
Plymouth
109Th Field Artillery
Colonists pledge 25 to 50 percent farm rise in Alaska
In January 7 report from Anchorage Alaska colonists vow to boost wartime agricultural output to aid defense. They seek a 25 to 50 percent production increase this year while sharing with Uncle Sam the aim of keeping local supply lines open for civilian and military needs amid factional disputes between the Ice Worms and Cut Worm camps.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Matanuska
Matanuska Valley
Sam
Federal
North
World War II fronts widen as raids strike Corregidor
Reported aerial assaults from Japanese bombers hit Corregidor and Batan Province as U S anti aircraft gunners claimed several hits. Allied bombers targeted Japanese warships near Davao signaling a broader attack pattern. British and Dutch positions face pressure in Malaya and the Indies while Soviet forces press in Crimea and Kharkov amid heavy fighting.
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U. S
Corregidor
Batan
Washington
Davao
Japan
Indies
Australia
Archibald P. Wavell
Far East
Java
Apital
Batavng
H.g. van Mook
Imperial Tokyo
Ose
Pacific
Matoya
Tokyo
Malaya
Singapore
United States
Philippines
Pahang
Crimea
Arlolf Hitler
Sevastopol
Donets River
Ukraine
Kharkov
Russia
Pittsburgh
Hitlers Gelet
Yevpatoriya
Crimean
Nales Norh
Bethlehem Steel Breaks All Records for 1941 Output
Bethlehem Steel Corp president E. G. Grace announced 1941 output hit a new peak by producing 12.156 million net tons of steel ingots, about 1.4 million more than 1940. The firm, ramping up for wartime needs, set a record monthly total in December with 1,067,499 net tons, surpassing October’s 1,054,260.
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New York
E. G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Grace
Treasury balance and war costs report from Washington
Treasury data show receipts of 3,414.74 and expenditures of 164,643,574.92 with a net balance of 3,403,715,767.16 and gross debt at 58,063,816,377.18. A day’s change and fiscal year outlook are noted as war costs rise toward billions monthly, with total expenditures and tax projections debated.
Trusting the French in wartime alliance
Dewitt Mackenzie argues that Allied success hinges on how to treat Nazi dominated France and its leader Marshal Petain. He notes most French people oppose Germany, while pro-Nazi factions linger in Vichy. He urges cautious trust in Petain while doubting all who surround him, to keep France from Nazi coercion.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Roosavelt
Malayan
Singapore
Far East
France
Hitler
Vichy
Verdun
Germany
Washington State Department
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Newfoundland
Petain
America
John Bull
United States
Marshal Petain
War Budget Message Highlights From Roosevelt
Highlights from President Roosevelt's war budget message to Congress emphasize a nation at war. The budget meets the Axis Powers challenge in practical terms and reflects wartime financing and priorities.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Congress
Produce Market Prices and Livestock Report from Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh market lists apples and russets with multiple varieties and prices per bushel or sack, including Delicious 1.60s and Baldwin 1.05 to 1.75. Wheat, oats, and potatoes show varied prices amid war tensions. Livestock prices are largely unchanged with hogs, calves, and sheep showing limited sales.
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Pittsburgh
Baldwins
New York
Mermany Theater
Maine
Bu Crates
Florida Bliss
Air raid drills dull monotony in Los Angeles schools
After Pearl Harbor, Los Angeles schools issued drills for air alerts and blackouts. Principal Oulse Dermody observed 740 pupils at Third Street School perform a drill in 80 seconds. First floor pupils dropped to floor, second floor pupils lined hallways, and twelve 12-year-olds handled switches and gas valves. Each child carries a defense bag with blanket towel and soap.
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Los Angeles
Johnny
Mary
Pearl Harbor
Vier~ling Kersey
Oulse Dermody
Third Street
Fourth Verse of Star Spangled Banner Urged in Schools
New York, Jan. 7. Dr. H G Campbell orders principals to ensure 1,100,000 pupils learn and sing the fourth stanza of The Star Spangled Banner in school. The text includes altered lines and notes the final verse was included due to word differences in some editions. Also reports on church youth event and wartime budget discussions for 1943 with projected tax and social security changes.
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New York
H. G. Campbell
Francis Scott Key
Brest
Gladys Larue Elder
Leonard Wayne Elder
Buffalo
N. Y
Rochester Mills
Elder
Jaceb L
Bessie
Sherry) Brilhart
Richmond United Presbyterian Church
Jess Hicks
Covode
James
Robert
A. B. Weiss
Covode Presbyterian Church
Hugh TY. Given
Pine Grove
Richmond
LaRue Elder
J. R. Henderson
Brel
Paul, Braughter
Ralph Lewis
Ernest Elder
Russellton
Fuel abundance for war plants in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Jan 7 War orders keep Pennsylvania major plants running with ample fuel. State Commerce Secretary Mark S James says coal plentiful and sale sites needed. 1941 output figures show coal production strong, with October peak and December rise.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Mark
James
Obituary notices from Indiana County mourn several locals
A long obituary notice lists survivors for Mrs. Mary Magdalene Spicher King and subsequent obituaries for Mrs. Edith Marie Morgan Spicher Mrs. Gladys LaRue Elder Miss Carrie Derr Mrs. Twila Margaret Welke Mrs. Anna M Mafouse and Harry Milton Stineman detailing birth dates, residences, funeral arrangements, church affiliations and cemeteries. The report also notes Lynn Washburns death in a separate Greensburg sled collision.
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Mary Magdalene (Spicher) King
Montgomery
Peter and
Barbara (Decker) Spicher
Marshall Langham
Hillsdale
Charles King
Youngstown
Harve King
Glen Campbell R. D
Harry King
Ligonter
Maylon King
York Run
William ‘King
Bealesville
Jennie ‘Langham
Roxie Dunlap
Ebensburg
Olive King
Chicago
Priscilla Seger
Indiana
Agnes Barkey
West Virginia
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Mesurs
Rex Brickell
C. A. Blair
Edith Marie (Morgan) Spicher
Clearfield County
William
Elizabeth (Yount) Morgan
Clarence Cassidy
Cassidy
Sheldon G. Spicher
East Mahoning Township
Clayton Straw
Church Cemetery
Twila Margaret (Colkitt) Welke
Ray Welke
Harry W. Colbitt
Plumville
East Street
Cleveland
Welke
West Mahonny Township
Episcopal Church
Rey Welke
Clifford Calkitt
Edith Calkitt
Henry ‘Ditech
Homer City
Monahelle Callitt
Harry Callitt
iBrowdeer
Plumville United Presbyterian Church
Glade Run
Dayton
Anna M. Mafouse
McAfouse
R. McAfouse
Apollo
Robinson Funeral Home
Harry Miller
Church of God
Marion Center
Thomas and
Margaret
Canon) Stewart
West Mahoning Township
Harry. Milton Stineman
R. D
Heilwood
Fremont
Amy
Long) Stineman
Indiana Hospital
LeRoy Stingsman
Mia
Louise Axe
Blairsville
A. Ferman Kearney
Greenwood Cemetery
Pattern sale notice from Richmond iN Evening Gazette
An advertisement invites readers to send jade imitation coins and details to Indian Evening Gazette for pattern number and size. It lists an address at 106 7th Avenue New York and references a pattern book and pattern and pullen book, implying a pattern service or catalog sale.
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Evening Gazette
7Th Avenue
New York
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Alma Leone
Mt. Carmel Church
Altoona
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Carrie. Derr
James C. McGregor
North Sixth Street
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