28 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
1
The piece argues Nazi strategy relies on indirect pressure to fracture Allied unity. It highlights Joachim von Ribbentrop’s comments on Argentina and Britain, contending Argentina’s stance harms itself and Britain. It stresses Anglo American trade ties and warns Axis efforts won’t derail the Anglo American partnership.
A long juror roster appears on the Cobaugh and Blairsville areas with names including Olive M Cunningham Wilma Hume Veronica Dick Lynn Dunlap Wilma Barret Byron Frick Catherine Pine Twp Geary Edwin Biarsville George William Mahonia Gibson William Canoe Hugh Indiana Goodlin Blair Hamilton Jay Harklergad William Hawk Edna Blairsville Cherwhill Henry Lyda Edward Blairsville Johnson Elizabeth Kunkle Jess White Lichtenfels Paul Wheatlel Love Charles Blairsville Loughry Ida Indiana Lucas Thomas Ludington Greeney McCracken Earl Blacklick McCullough Mbenehe Lady McMillen Nova Burred Mansfield Hemmer Blatsvide Marin Ira J Winte Twp Marts Bertha Cunemauih Twp Wy Wy
Harrisburg January 28 AP. Pennsylvania's state commission hears that re focusing on the three R's of education is vital for children. Chairman George Young cites basic principles. commission officers include Rep. Sollenberger and Sen. Horsher. Objectives listed cover subsidies, real estate tax distribution, assessments, and teachers salaries. Governor warns the issue is value received for spending rather than amount spent. Other speakers include Francis R. Bantas and House Speaker Iran T. Fiss.
Longstanding PNPA gathering in Harrisburg previews postwar shifts as leaders urge openness to new ideas. President Zerby pushes newsprint study, wartime service hailed, and awards given to high school editors. Widow Esther McCabe of Lily receives honor for largest number of sons in the armed forces.
Dr Stewart described divisions within the Wal Dodds directed Office and names several clerks and typists from the Bureau of Vital Statistics. He said the object of the investigation and its purpose were revealed during the inquiry.
The Justice Department will file in Washington District Court to obtain a definitive reading of the second class mail statute. The action follows Postmaster General Walker revoking Esquire magazine’s second class mailing status on February 28. The case questions whether any periodical qualifies for second class rates or if the statute ties eligibility to publications of public character or arts and sciences. Justice officials will urge a court ruling on standards and agency duty to determine eligibility.
Groundhog lodge petitions General MacArthur to rename foxholes as groundhog holes arguing foxes are lazy and do not dig their own holes. The group reports new members and plans for a February groundling shadows quest from Carl Reynolds farm with strict scouting rules and a six week winter forecast if the groundhog sees a shadow.
In Searsburg Vermont, a mountain town pays schoolchildren up to 1.70 dollars weekly for walking to school based on distance due to a gas shortage. The program incentivizes walking to reduce fuel use and keep students commuting safely amid the shortage.
The 1944 presidential campaign looms as vague complaints from 1942 resurface. Dr Stewart states no department employees engage in improper political activity and asserts the Health Department has kept politics entirely separate, free from direct or indirect influence by administration or federal funds.
Senator Vanderberg announces support for the administration war ballot measure to ensure service personnel voting in November, planning amendments to aid state and federal absentee ballots. Republicans split with McNary absent, Democrats accuse political motives, while alternatives to the federal war ballot face administration opposition.
Sohavna Treiber, a 54 year old German born nurse who surrendered her U S citizenship said she worships the ground Hitler walked on but would not kiss his foot. Assistant U S Attorney Hogging quoted her as saying she would kiss Hitler’s foot if she could return to Germany. Federal Judge Moinet canceled her citizenship saying her honesty is lacking in U S government allegiance. The action does not deport her. Treiber would not reveal future plans. New York police urge women to wear white anklets in dimouts.
A New York bound Catskill ferry from Weehawken slips backward into a mudflat near Governor's Island after nearly colliding with a liner. A navy boat aided bearings, a tug damaged a drain pipe, and the vessel finished at Cortland Street after a two hour voyage. Commuters resumed driving with light excuses.
Washington January 27 the House Un American Activities Committee chairman Dies D Tex announced a 75000 appropriation to renew investigations into the CIO the Peace Now group the U S Civil Service Commission and Japanese activities He said the CIO Political Action Committee has raised nearly two million dollars to defeat members of Congress A Justice Department inquiry into CIO was demanded by Rep Smith D Va noting a magazine piece by CIO President Murray possibly violating the War Labor Disputes Act The Peace Now investigation and Civil Service inquiry are already under way with renewed focus on Japanese activities in the U S
Three cabinet members with extreme nationalist views resign from Argentina's government amid the break with the Axis. President Ramirez bans all commerce with the Axis and warns Germany and Japan against reprisals. The Nazi Pampero newspaper is shot as pressure on Spain increases. Allied tensions with Franco persist over Spanish troops on the Russian front, Italian ship releases, Nazi espionage, and continued war material shipments to Germany. German U boats reportedly sank four destroyers.
Ohio Governor John W. Bricker, seeking the Republican nomination, told a Pittsburgh audience that the United States must lead in world peace without sacrificing sovereignty. He urged a permanent international organization, state-controlled soldier voting, and warned against political manipulation as he supported local action to enable soldiers to vote.
Allied forces staged a major Berlin bombing raid described as a heavy terror raid by German observers. Swift Mosquito bombers joined Lancasters in a concentrated attack, causing extensive fires in central Berlin. The raid aimed to strike a decisive blow on a key Nazi center while diverting defenses from other targets in Helgoland and western Germany.
A shaky graduation scene shows half the gtar writin class in Academic gowns receiving diplomas while 15 peers fail to meet the grade but remain unfazed. The article notes a Kinderga rten ruling by the Children’s Aid Society demanding graduation at six with another year in the sandbox. It mentions Rio de Janeiro’s ample harbor and a pledge from WARK BONDS backing supporters.
A rear end collision of two freight trains in dense fog blocked all four Pennsylvanian main line tracks near Conemaugh for hours. Three trainmen were slightly injured and traffic between Pittsburgh and Greensburg was delayed four to five hours while wreck crews cleared debris and trains to Chicago and Washington were rerouted via a branch line. Injured were Frank Shoaf, J S Roussier, and G M Hiles, treated at Memorial Hospital.
Oliver R. Germann of Moran Wyoming, a Liberator tail gunner with 17 missions, received seven decorations at a U S bomber base in England including the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross plus two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal. He fought in the Ploesti raid and Rome raid after five months in hospital for wounds and later earned the Purple Heart. Brig Gen Leon W Johnson and a colonel presided.
A Middletown report notes drivers showed interest in pilot safety after an emergency. About twenty motorists helped free the pilot and others from the tangled scene, then returned to town, though the incident drew criticism and divided opinion on response measures.
Martha Jane Myers marked her tenth birthday with a home party hosted by her parents Lisle Connacher and wife on Adam Street in Clymer. About 25 friends attended, games and prizes were enjoyed, door prize winners named, and a ten candle cake plus lunch were served. Guests included family members and Martha’s great grandmother from Indiana.
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