Glass urges immediate war with Germany amid debate
Peaster Glass says he personally favors declaring war on Germany now but defers to policy experts in State War and Navy. The 83 year old Virginian backs Roosevelt policy and joins the Foreign Relations Committee to handle aid to Britain. Nye claims 30 senators would back a war declaration if the President asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peaster Glass
D-Va
United Teo
Gering
Virginia
Roosevelt
Adamnistration
Senate
Germany
State Department
Army
Navy
Glass
Hitler
Nye
R-Nd
Congress
Inaugural Radio Plan for Roosevelt Third Inauguration
The United States Canada Latin America and the British Isles will broadcast Roosevelts third inauguration with short wave relays to the world. About 525 network stations will participate. Networks may waive copyright restrictions for the occasion to allow the bands to perform without dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Canada
Latin America
British Isles
Franklin D. Roosevelt
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Indiana faces uncertain future for pilot training course
The article argues the Civil Aviation Administration may shift emphasis to secondary flight instruction, risking fewer primary courses and harming Indiana’s pilot training program. It notes a tight supply of qualified secondary instructors and possible budget impacts that could favor existing well-equipped schools over smaller ones in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
CAA
Congress
Inaugural Program Washington January Inaugural Events
The schedule lists interdenominational services near the White House at 2 30 P M Sunday, a reception for governors by Joseph E B Davies, a governors dinner with William Knudsen, an inaugural gate opening, then Monday services at St Johns Church, oath events for VP Harry A Wallace and President Roosevelt, a Capitol luncheon, an air show, parade, and White House receptions and tea for 1000 plus guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Freedom
White House
Joseph EB. Davies
William Knudsen
Defense Commission
Constitution Hall
Roosevelt
St. John's Episcopal Church
Capitol
Wiss A. M
Harry A. Wallace
Global War News in Europe and Axis Moves
International briefing reports German reprisals and mass internment incl 3000 Britons in French territory seen as possible invasion staging area. RAF hits Brest Cherbourg and French airfields. British ships bombed off Dutch coast. Italy faces Greek war fronts and alleged peace talks. Mussolini may seek high level talks with Hitler as Axis tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium
Berlin
Britain
Swansea
South Wales
Brest
Cherbourg
France
Air Ministry
Rome
Virginio Gayda
Il Giornale D'Italia
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
United States
Greece
Tuscany
Albania
Adriatic Sea
Switzerland
Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Sofia
Bulgaria
Romania
Newspapers defend advertising truth amid wartime duties
M Bomberger, retiring president, told publishers that wartime Europe and the national defense program add responsibilities for papers. He noted increasing circulation proves democracy works and that newspapers keep open channels of information and public discussion, presenting living history rather than mere past events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomberger
J. Hale Steinman
Lancaster Newspapers, Inc
A. W. McDowell
Sharon Herald
J. H. Zerby, Jr
Pottsville Republican
H. Arden Moyer
Souderton Independent
N. A. Frantz
Stroudsburg Record
Cecil K. Knewton
Tunkhannock Republican
New Age
Floyd Chalfant
Waynesboro Record Herald
George F. Fry
New Port Weekly News+ Sun
W. G. Bauer
St Marys Press
Robert Hrewington
Benton Argus
Robert ¥. Herbert
Robert ¥. Herbert Greensburg Tribune and Review;m. R. Shale, Clairton Press
Vernon L. Wise
Butler Fagie
Walter J. Congath
Albion News
M. Bomberger
Jeannatte News-Dispatch
Lmeny
Coal firm suit closes Mt Carmel schools in Sunbury
Mt Carmel Township officials seek new classrooms for 100 plus students after two school buildings were ordered closed in a suit by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. Judge H W Cummings cut taxes to 30.85 mills, slashed transportation budget, disallowed equipment and nurse funding, leading to 11 teacher dismissals and further cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Mt. Carmel Township
H. W. Cummings
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Tron Company
Cummings
Merriam and
Beaverdale
Convention Echoes Liberty of the Press at PA Publishers Meet
Col Ernest G Smith underscores universal freedom as 41,000,000 readers prove newspaper reach. PA Newspaper Publishers Association wraps two day session with banquet. Dr Allan Roy Dafoe to speak. John E Person unopposed for presidency. Judge William M Hargest warns ongoing press freedom battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest G. Smith
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader-Evening News
Bomberger
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association
Allan Roy Dafoe
Dionne Quintup Jets
John E. Person
Williamsport Sun Arid Gazette-Bulletin
C. M. Bomberger
Jeannette
William M. Hargest
Pennsylvania Bar Association
U. S. Supreme Court
Resolutions Committee
Associated Press
Alliene Zeltzer
Kutztown
West Schuylkill Press
Pine Grove Herald
Genevieve Forbes Herrick
Washington
The
Chicago Tribune
Sigrid Arne
Seltzer
Pennsylvania Women's Press Association
Nancy, Seely
Ardmore
Philadelphia Record
British Aids Weigh Steps Short of War Declaration
White House staff questioned Wheeler's information while Stimson and Knox warned of a looming British crisis within two to three months. They urged quick congressional approval of the lease lend bill, cautioning against restricting Roosevelt as events unfold. Knox predicted a collapse behind the German front rather than a land expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Wheeler
Foreign Affairs Committee
War Stimson
Navy
Knox
Britain
Stimson
Hull
Morgenthau
Stinson
Roosevelt
Hitler
Mother of Dead U S Consul Dies
Philadelphia reports Mrs. Margaret Murphy, 70, died from shock physicians said caused by her son's death. James J. Murphy, U S Consul General at Hamburg, died in Berlin twelve days earlier from spinal meningitis. Relatives plan double funeral when the son's remains arrive from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Margaret &. Murphy
Harmon
James J. Murphy
Hamburg
Germany
Murphy
Berlin
Labor Board May Act on Ford Labor Board Action
The Labor Board issued a tentative proposed order requiring Ford Motor Company to reinstate with back pay 1 021 workers at its Kansas City plant. It alleges discrimination against union activities and seeks to cease discouraging union membership and disestablish the Independent Union of Ford Workers. The company and the union have deadlines to file exceptions and briefs before a final order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford Motor Company
Kansas City
Labor Board
AFL
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Workers
War Today: Britain's Unity and Coming Social Shift
In the wartime essay, Dewey Mackensia argues Britain faces a new national unity amid potential blitzkrieg and bombed shelters. He notes class boundaries blur in common sacrifice and cites Ernest Bevin urging social security, shaping a remoulded economy for the broader community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Mackensia
Britain
Hitler
British Isles
England
Ernest Bevin
Labor
Labor Party
Great Transport and General Workers Union
Bevin
Lend-Lease Urgency Highlighted in Open Hearings
Stimson urged rapid passage of the lend-lease bill stressing defense needs and a looming crisis within 60 to 90 days. Senator Gillette said Britain would aid if needed, and Byrnes urged swift action, arguing Britain could hold Hitler for a year and we could hold him forever. Kennedy’s radio remarks surprised some lawmakers on foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Knox
United States
Gillette
D-la
Great Britain
Byrnes
D-S
Britain
Hitler
Kennedy
Local Farm Folks To Show At Pennsylvania Farm Show
Members of the Clymer Girls Club will demonstrate Safety in the Home as a feature of the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg next Wednesday evening. Robert Loughrey of Marion Center, president of the Indiana County Future Farmers of America, leads the county delegation to the Harrisburg convention the first three days next week. Seven young men who placed in project competition receive awards including John Henderson Eldersridge in dairy William Shearer Eldersridge eleventh in swine Edward Kensey Homer City seventh in vegetable gardening Clyde Bagley Eldersridge thirteenth in vegetable gardening Mervin Baum Marion Center eighth in bee culture Ernest Fry and Walter Misner Armagh ninth and eleventh respectively in bee culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Girls Club
Pennsylvania
Hareieburg
Robert Loughrey
Marion Center
Indiana County Future Farmers of America
Harrisburg
John Henderson
Eldersridge
Arthin Dairy
William Shearer
Edward Kensey
Homer City
Clyde Bagley
Mervin Baum
Ernest Fry
Walter Misner
Armagh
End of aristocracy in Britain urged by Churchill speech
A Churchill speech at Harrow argues postwar aims to widen class benefits and curb aristocratic privilege. The piece notes Harrow and Eton as symbols of privilege, recalls prewar bias in employment, and cites leaders urging equality of wealth and education as core to lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Britain
America
Harrow
Cruhchill
England
Eton
London Times
Seanor Re elected Director Of Pittsburgh Agency
Heryl L Seanor of Indiana was re elected a director of the Edward A Woods Agency the Pittsburgh general agent for Equitable Life Assurance Society. His agent contract dates from July 5 1933 and he has served since January 1 1925. Weather shows light rain turning to snow with colder temperatures and continued cold conditions tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heryl L. Seanor
Indiana
Edward A. Woods
Pittsburgh
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Mr. Seanor
Reading
Pennsylvania party press launches new media effort
In Harrisburg a Democratic state committee and a Republican party arm organize journalism projects. The Pennsylvania Democrat, a bi weekly clip sheet, appeared in the capital with a sharp analysis of Governor James' recent speech. Meanwhile Republicans began publishing a four page paper last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Dan
Democratic State Committee
Ike
Pennsylvanie
Pennsylvania
Democrat
James
Germans Hold 4000 English in Atlantic Raids and Malta Losses
German sources report a new long range four motor bomber targeting Britain merchant ships, sinking several vessels far out in the Atlantic. The German high command also lists damage to Malta and the aircraft carrier Illustrious amid raids, while Swansea docks and Welsh ports were hit and more ports mined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Britain
Atlantic
Irish
Brit
Focke-Wulf
New York
Tokyo
DNB
Malaya
Gibraltar
Southampton
South Wales
Swansea
England
Luftwaffe
Malta
Ilustrious
High Command
Italian War Fronts Report Global Actions In Africa And Balkans
Italian high command reported British air raids on Tobruk and Port Sudan with limited damage while Italian planes bombed enemy positions in the Giarabub Oasis area. Albanian front lines saw Greek attacks repulsed, and a Kenyan front push described as completely repulsed. British raids also targeted Jijiga Diredawa Gura and Berbera with no damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dadevanese
High Command
Albania
Kenya
East Africa
Sudan
Tobruk
Giarabus Oasis
Port Sudan
Jijiga
Diredawa
Gura
Ethiopia
Berbera
Bome- Wand
Toselli
Shootings and political testimony mix in early 1940s briefs
In Braddock General Hospital a 44 year old man named Dominico Scaliac died from a bullet wound after a tavern brawl incident in which a suspect claimed he aimed at a police lieutenant. In Washington, January 18, William E Knudsen, defense production chief, was summoned by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to testify on the Lend Lease program amid Britain’s looming crisis in the next 60 to 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Dominico Scaliac
Braddock General Hospital
Police
Washington
Roosevelt
William E. Knudsen
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Britain
Sentence in chair plea rejected for life term
Harrisburg report says Harold Shepler, 18, had his involuntary manslaughter conviction voided and juvenile court urged to take over. He was acquitted of murder for shooting 11 year old John Snavely from a window, and remains in his father’s custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qutens Courad Kennard Uderweed
Hoftner
Court of Appeals
Harrisburg
Harold Shepler
Karl E. Richards
Harold
John Snavely
Stock Market Summary of Major Companies and Railyard Mentions
The report lists numerous firms across industries including Alchemic, Am Can, Am For Pow, Am Rad, Am Smelt, Anaconda, Atch T and SF, Am Refining, Bald Laco, B O Bendix, Boeing, General Motors, Edison, RCA, U S Steel, Sears Roebuck, and Woolworth among others. It notes trading activity and notable company names without detailed price data, reflecting a broad market snapshot with emphasis on industrials, transportation, oils, and consumer goods firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Chem & Dye
Am Smelt & BR
A. T. T. Anaconda Atch
T& SF
Bald Laco B. & O
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs Mfg
Budd Mfg
Ches & Ohio
Chrisler Corp
Colum G & el Com
With & South
Cons Edison
Consol Oil
Curtiss-Wright
DL & W
Doug Aircraft
DuPont el Auto-Lite
Gen
Greyhound Corp
Hershey Choc
Ill Central
Int Harvester
Int
Nickel Can
It&t
Johns-Manville
Kennecott Cop Kresge
Libby McN
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Central RR
North Ameria Northern Pac
Packard Motor Payam Pictures
Penney
Penn RR
Pullman
Pure Oil
RCA Reading Co
Repub Steel Reynolds
Sears ‘Roebuck
Socony Vacuum Sperry Corp
Cal
Studebaker Corp
Swift and Go Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp US Rubber US
Steel Warner
Broa Piet West Union
Mtg Woolworth
Yellow Tr
Youngst
Obituary for local man with wide family ties
Obituary notes the death five years ago and lists surviving children Mrs. Nancy Graff Vandergrift H Bert Hood Mrs Sirella Cunningham and Thomas E B Hood New Florence Mrs Louise Caterwiler Latrobe and Mrs Virginia Antonia Bolivar Also mentions predeceased children Paul who died in France in World War I and John who died in 1936 He was brother of the late Mrs Jejnis Truby Brishvalley Seventeen grandchildren are named Friends gather at his residence for a service at 2 p m conducted by Rev Morman Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Graff
Vandergrifft
H. Bert Hood
Sirella Cunningham
Thomas EB. Hood
New Florence
Louise Caterwiler
Latvaba
Virginia Antonia
Bolivar
Alea
Paul
France
John
Jeqnis Truby
Brishvalley
Morman Webster
James Administration Publishes Second Annual Accounting
Harrisburg reports outline two years of achievements under Governor James. He cites reduced relief rolls by half since 1930, a shift away from politics in relief, industry help in the anthracite sector, liquor rackets uprooted, fewer strikes, and improved labor conditions. The plan includes a radio series to showcase state officials' activities and accomplishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James
Pennsylvanie
Bech
Richard P. Brown
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Death notices from Ashtabula and nearby towns in 1940s era
Obituaries report Chester Amond of Ashtabula son of Frank and Minnie Amond. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. Chester, 38, a railway mail clerk, survived by widow Lucille and three children. Also funeral notices for Philip J. Geus Nicktown hotelman and Peter Setlock Melntyre. Geus, 86, died in St Nicholas Hotel apartment. interment at St Nicholas Church Cemetery. Setlock died at home. services at St Gertrude Church Iselin and interment Jeelin Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Arthur Amond
Frank C. Amond
Minnie B. Amond
Gaston
Penn Run
Ashtabula
Cherryhill Township
Indiana State Teachers College
Lucille Amond
Ardath
Chester
Manford Amond
Masonic Fraternity
Ashtabula Cemetery
Philip J. Geus
Geus
Nick Town
St Nicholas Catholic Church
Nicktown
Marinus Ferg
S. B
Cambria County
St. Nicholas
Andrew
Walburga
Karl) Gaus
Philip J. Geuswas
Hannah
Campbell) Geus
Anna
Lawrence Kirsch
Spangler
Andrew Geus
Catherine
Stanley Phillips
Steubensville
Mary
John Zahr- Inger
Pittsburgh
Raymond Geus
Altoona
Eileen
Bernard Smithbower
Patton
Leo Geus
Peter Setlock
Setlock
Melntyre
St. Gertrude Catholc Church
Iselin
Father Kubkleski
Jeelin Union Cemetery
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Atkinson
Louisville
Tadiana, Besa
Mt. Carmel Two
FORD
Indiana County
Secretary of Agriculture
John H. Light
Future Farmers
Keystone Farmers
Seanor
Bethel Cemetery
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