Pennsylvania Republican Party Girds for Leadership Change
Torrance defends party policy and administration while factions press for a reorganization after November’s defeat. A Pittsburgh conference led by Frank J. Harris pledges to revitalize the party and support Governor James’s program. Torrance, praising the administration, says the record shows broad majority support and progress for Pennsylvanians. The editorials note tensions over tactics and leadership amid a tough state agenda.
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Ante
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Commonwealth
James
Torrance
Mobilizing officers listed for division staff
The article lists senior officers including General Martin and Colonel Benjamin C. Jones of Tyrone, with staff officers: Lt Col Harry W Anderson Altoona G-1, Lt Col George W Phillips Harrisburg T-3, Maj Wilber Halbert Harrisburg G-3, Lt Col L Crumrine Washington G-4, Maj Alfred H Andersen Wilkinsburg signal officer, Col Horace J Inman Philadelphia Enginers, Col George J Shoemaker Harrisburg Quartermaster, Lt Col Henry A Reninger Allentown Adjutant General, and Lt Col Ralph L Parkinwn Glenside division finance officer.
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Martin
Benjamin C. Jones
Tyrone
Sta
Nce
Harry W Anderson
Altoona
George W. Phillips
Harrisburg
Wilber Halbert
L. Crumrine
Washington
Alfred H. Andersen
Wilkinsburg
Horace J. Inman
Phhiladelphia
10Rd Engineers
George J. Shoemaker
Harisburg
103Rd Quartermaster Regiment
Henry A. Reninger
Allentown
Gentral
Ralph L. Parkinwn
Glenside
London under air siege imposes child removals order
The report notes a British government order for compulsory removal from Greater London of all children under 14 who might suffer from German air raids. It details nightly bombing of London and other towns, plus Allied and Axis actions in Tobruk, the Greek front, and Tokyo’s push toward the southward program as Britain and the United States counter Axis influence.
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Greater London
London
Empire Capital
Tobruk
Tok
Klisura
Athens
Tokyo
Beste
Japan
East Asia
Strategic River Points Face Winter With Added Flood Protection
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania moves to fortify flood defenses across western and central regions. Dikes rise along North Susquehanna at Kingston Edwardsville and Plymouth near Wilkes-Barre to restrain the river after past breaks. Western reservoir projects from Pittsburgh area are near completion, totaling over 18 million dollars. Army engineers note a slim chance of completing Loyalhanna in 1941.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Susquehanna
Kingston
Edwardsville
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
Pittsburgh
Tygart River
Monongahela
West Virginia
Armstrong
Indiana
Dayton
U. S. Army
Loyalhanna
Westmoreland County
Youghiogheny
Somerset
Fayette
Johnstown
United States debates lend lease with Stimson and Morgenthau
Congressional hearing on a bill to authorize the President to aid Britain through lend lease features Secretary Hull and Morgenthau urging swift action. Stimson argues the plan centers US as main purchaser funnel for war materials, while lawmakers press for details on transfers and collateral amid Britain’s dire needs.
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London
House
Kennedy
White House
State Department
Billy
Stimson
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Army
Navy
Knox
William S. Knudsen
Defense Production
Britain
Pittman
Paraguay
Tinkham
R-Masa
Bumgon
Schools in Conference Discuss Public School Relations
Indiana County principals and teachers held a monthly meeting at Rustic Lodge with attendees from Brushvalley Cherry Tree Clymer Elders Ridge Green Two Marion Center Montgomery Two Pine Two Plumville Salisburg and Indiana High Schools Also present were county superintendents and assistants The panel led by Cherry Tree Brushvalley Indiana Borough Greens Tip and others discussed pupil activities and public school relations The next meeting is Feb 19 at 7 40 PM at Rustic Lodge All secondary principals and teachers urged to attend.
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Indiana County
Rustic Lodge
Brushwattay
Cherry Tree
Clymer
Elders Ridge
Green Two
Marion Center
Montgomery
Pine Two
Plumville
Salisburg
Indiana
C. Perry
Indiana Borough
D. L. Winger
D. Patterson
Clark E. Ray
W. A. Floto
Prin
Cherry Tree High School
James Bartlebaugh
Brushvalley High School
Pauline Reynolds
Indiana Borough Schools
John Juda
Elders Ridge H. Sr
Charles Wetzel
Green Tip. H
D. L. Slverd
Green Twp
Association
Rustle Lodge
Townsendites Square Dance at Agriculture Hall
Townsmen Square Dance is planned for tomorrow evening at Agriculture Hall Fasta grounds weather permitting The Town Hill Billies will furnish music Admission is free
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Town Hill
Weather continues with injuries in Cambria County crash
A Cambria County delegation including County Commissioner John Thomas and H. Frank Dore suffered minor injuries when their car collided with an oncoming vehicle near Middletown after a rain and freezing rain event. The region faced freezing rain and snow with slick roads, delaying travel and triggering numerous accidents and disruptions.
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Viewpoint
Frank
Dorr
Middletown
Thomas
Cambria County
Cambrians
Dix Quits As Y Secretary In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg telegraph reports Philo C. Dix resigns as state secretary of the Young Men's Association after 14 years. He will become chairman of the association's business committee February 1. The state will be split into western and eastern districts with new secretaries. Elmer Wiseman of Meadville will leave for Kentucky M C A. Officers were reelected: Ridgway, Weiss, Miller, Stetler, and Smith.
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Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg
Philo C. Dix
Commuistiee
Dougal E. Young
Boys
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
W. Haines Kent
Stata
Young Men's Association
Dix
Rochester
N. Y
Charles B. Ford
South Mountain
South Central District
Boys Work Service
Elmer Wiseman
Meadville
North West
Kentucky
Strike Ends on Demand as Five Plants Resume Defense Work
Detroit and Saginaw plants of Eaton Manufacturing reopen after a peace plan to support defense orders. CIO UAW calls off sympathy strikes. four plants restart, one at Saginaw plans rehiring under a new status with arbiter decisions. Federal conciliator Dewey demanded ceasefire and plant reopenings.
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Detroit
Eaton Manufacturing Company
National Defense
Saginaw
Mich
Cio-Unite Automobile
James F. Dewey
Uvaw-Cio
CIO
Battle Creek
Marshall, Mich
Cleveland
Afl-United Automobile Workers
Uaw-Cio
Dewey
AFL
National Labor Relations Board
Saganaw
Murray
van Wagner
Defense Commission
Kiwanis International 26th Anniversary Observed in Indiana
Kiwanis International marks its 26th anniversary with Indiana Kiwanis joining global observances. Detroit hosts a January 21 birthday party honoring Kiwanis founding, with Mark A. Smith sending a special message. Wallace Nordby notes 2,132 Kiwanis clubs in the United States and Canada and 110,000 members. Kiwanians from both nations will attend, as Kiwanis Education leads the program.
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Kiwanis International
Indiana
Kiwanis Club
Wallace Nordby
Detroit
Michigan
United States
Canada
Kiwanis
Mark A. Smith
Thomastown
Nordby
Kiwanis Education
Markets Watch Slips in Wheat as Rain Aids Southwest
Chicago grain prices edged lower after rains in the Southwest. May wheat at 87 1/4 to 3/8, July 82 1/2 to 5/8, corn opens mixed. Pittsburgh livestock markets show steady to higher hogs cattle and calves, with sheep and lambs steady to firmer. Produce demand slow with assorted fruit and vegetable prices listed across Pennsylvania and New York origins.
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Jilly
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Delicious
Rome
New York
Cortlands
McIntosh
Ohio
West Virginia
Maine Green Mountains
Idaho
Florida Bliss
Hoover Warns Of Powers In Proposed Bill And Money Use
Former President Herbert Hoover warned that a proposed bill could seize alien ships in harbor and open ports for repair of belligerent vessels. He warned it might fund Britain before its resources are called on, cancel parts of labor and neutrality laws, and involve the United States in war. Hoover urged early committee draft of explicit definitions to reduce confusion and promote national unity.
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Morgenthau
Britain
Treasury
United States
United Kingdom
British Purchase Commission
Vorys
Rohio
Hull
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Europe
Rep. Jonkman
R-Mich
Fish
Yep. Tinkham
R-Mass
Tinkham
Congress
Hoover
Obituary notices for Albert Bedard and Geneva McKee
Obituary items describe Albert J Bedard of 347 Washington Street and his family in Terre Haute with funeral details in Evansville. Also noted is Geneva Elizabeth Deutrich McKee wife of James McKee of Sagamore who died after a 13 day illness in Punxsutawney Adrian Hospital with details of birth and nursing background.
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Albert J. Bedard
Washington Street
F, S
Fink) Compton
Evanaville
Ind
Terre Haute
First Presbyterian Church
Albert J. Jr
Robert C. Hedard
Robinson Funeral
Harry Burton Boyd
Evansville
James McKee
Geneva Elizabeth (Deutrich) McKee
Sagamore
Adrian Hospital
Punxwatawney
Josephine
Edward D. Deutrich
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
Baptist Church of
State Police Probe Two Notorious Slayings Face Breaks
Harrisburg January 16 The Pennsylvania State Police chief said investigators may be facing two perfect crimes in the slayings of Margaret Martin age 10 near Wilkens Barre and Rachel Taylor 17 at Pennsylvania State College. He noted alibis and stories have stymied leads as officers exhaust interview files and laboratory results in a race to find a break before the cases go cold.
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Harrisburg
Lynn G. Adams
Pennsylvania State Police
Margaret Martin
Wilken
Barre
Rachel Taylor
State College
Martin
Lonely Gullay
Wyoming County
Kingston
Miss Taylor
Pennsylvania State College
Wildwood
N. J
Lemont School
Shiloh Church
Adams
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No Foreign Wars Committee
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Philo DIX
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Dougal FE. Young
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Bendix Aviat
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Clairton
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Belle Kerr
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Hume
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Follansbe
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William F. Harper
Emery B. Stockberger
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Blairsville
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George Stockberger
Cyrus Franklin Fronk
Mingus
Spangler
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Cyrus
Jemima (Gifford) Frank
Stella (Hadden) Fronk
Lillian Flynn
Arcadia
Edward Fronk
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J. P. Yompt
Dixonville
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