Pennsylvania Republicans Push Speedy Nonpolitical Lend Bill
Harrisburg reports say Pennsylvania Republican leaders urged swift nonpolitical action on the lend-lease bill before Congress to aid England in the war emergency. Governor James backs speeding work while seeking to bar Communists from teaching in public schools if authorized. Labor secretary Hines convened industry leaders to curb strikes that could disrupt defense plants. The party also moves toward new leadership, county relief shifts, and municipal election groundwork.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Congress
Republican State Committee
England
James F. Torance
James
Rooseveltt
United States
Ly James
Communist Party
Commonwealth
Republican Executive Committee
Frank J. Harris
Pittsburgh
W. Clyde Harer
Williamsport
Howard L. Russell
Public Assistance
Joint
State Government Commission
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Lewis G. Hines
Drsi
Arthur H. James
Executive Committee
Mauerene
Conthe
Eighteen State Firms Named in School Supply Inquiry
Philadelphia January 30 A federal probe indicts eighteen eastern Pennsylvania slate firms and an equal number of individuals for price fixing in school supplies. The case spans slate used in schools and other work with arraignments tentatively set for February 26 and bonds undetermined.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Allen A. Dobey
Richmond
Dobsy
Dobey
Eastern Pennsylvania
Governors stance on Communist education policy debated
The House Foreign Affairs committee set June 30 1943 as the time limit on the Presidents powers. Governor James notes he has viewed a report from Attorney General Claude Reno outlining the states position under current laws. The tenure law allows dismissal only for specific causes and the Communist concern stems from an AFL Teachers Union local in Philadelphia. Hines proposed local labor boards for quick dispute settlement. Citizens urged to unite to end strikes.
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Lution
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
James
Claude T. Reno
Philadelphia
Hines
Birthday Ball Plans and Polio Fund Drive
The article describes dance plans at the Armory at 9 o'clock with hopes of a big crowd and ticket sharing. It notes polio case trends and deaths, then covers President Roosevelt’s 59th birthday with White House events, charity balls, and celebrity participation to fund infantile paralysis research.
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Health Service
Federal Security
Paul V. McNutt
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Hollywood
Deanna Durbin
Lana Turner
Preston Foster
George Raft
Tommy Harmon
Michigan
Alice Marble
Benny Goodman
Red Skelton
War declaration favored by Senator in British aid debate
Senate inquiry into Britain aid legislation features Gerard supporting war powers for the President. He argues the United States has already taken unneutral steps and would face a German blitz if no action is taken, insisting the President needs swift powers to defend civilization. Initial reactions in some congregations reflect mixed views on the issue.
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Johnson
Calif
Gerard
Germany
United States
Woman Faces Electric Chair in Natick Poison Case
A 26 year old Pittsburgh wife, Mrs Nath Steadman, was charged today with murder in the poisoning death of 28 year old Natick real estate dealer Robert Emery father of two. The warrant was issued in Municipal Court last week and served after she was removed from Boston Psychopathic Hospital where she had been under observation.
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Boston
Jar
Nath Steadman
Pittsburgh
Robert Emery
Natick
Boston Psychopathic Hospital
Hitler Warns England of Total War and German Resolve
Hitler asserts Germany will strike England wherever possible in a total war to end British power, pledges plentiful food and material for Germany, and attacks Britain as anti-social and imperialist. He labels Britain and its allies as enemies and vows continued rearmament and expansion while blaming postwar crises on democratic leaders and Wilson.
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Germany
Italy
England
New Spring
Fuehrer
Hitler
British Empire
Britain
Waly
Japan
Europe
Wilson
Roosevelt
Berlin
Sport Palace
Joseph Goebbels
Reichsfuerder
India
Egypt
Great Britain
Hiller
United Kingdom
Willkie Tours London Chats and Dart Game Fun
Wendell L. Willkie toured London visiting pubs and chatting with crowds including soldiers and workers. He offered to testify before the U.S. Senate on aid to Britain and joined locals in a round of beer and a game of darts, noting he was “getting some good information” from the visit. He plans to return home next week.
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London
Wendall L. Willkie
Darte
United States
Senate
Nye
Willkie
Harry Phillips
Derailment Kills Fireman near Dirain Deratled
Federal state and military authorities investigated a troop train derailment near Dirain Deratled in Mie. Fireman A W Smith of Meridian Mississippi died and 19 soldiers, all from Indianapolis, Indiana, were injured three seriously when the Indiana troops train jumped the track and overturned near a Southern Railway main line as it moved to Camp Shelby for training.
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Sey Bandearville
Mie
Southern Railway
A. W. Smith
Meridian
Misa
British gain in Libya as Derna falls amid Italy siege
British Headquarters announced Derna had fallen as forces from the Army of the Nile pressed toward Bengasi after eliminating Italian positions in North Africa. The drive, following Bardia and Tobruk, comes as Hitler marked six years in power and Britain and Germany wage a ferocious aerial war over Europe and London.
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Britain
Derna
Libya
Mussolini
North Africa
Archibald P. Wavell
Klisura
Hitler
United Kingdom
Wilhelmshaven
London
London Hospital
No Gallantry Debate Inspires City Safety Bill
In Denver a campaign by six charter members of the Colorado Woman's College seeks to organize chapters to curb rude conduct on streetcars. They propose a rule banning left side exit to force escorts to help ladies, provoking debate with Capt. Jim Pitt of the police safety department and a council vote looming Monday night.
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Denver
Colorado Woman's College
Jim Pitt
Police Safety Department
Hila
Marjorie Hamlin
Highmore
3. D
Markets Preview From Pittsburgh and Chicago Trading Floors
Market notes from Pittsburgh and Chicago show active cattle hogs and steady produce. Prices listed for cattle hogs lambs calves with ranges, and wheat corn futures edged lower amid unsettled trade. produce demand fair with regional apple and potato prices cataloged.
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MLV Ounuy Pittsburgh
Helfers
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Rome
Maine Green Mountains
Idaho
Maine
Green Mountains
Florida
Bliss
Minutes Kept in Same Journal by Turning Book
A 200 year old copy of the Journal of the Pennsylvania Provincial Council shows the secretary kept minutes for the Council and Assembly in one volume by writing on the first page upright and on the last page upside down, progressing toward the middle.
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Pennsylvania Provincial Council
Archives Division
Pennsylvania State Library
Departement of Public Instruction
World War II News Snapshot from Europe and Africa
Reported raids show heavy German and British actions across the northwest coast of Germany and Romania. Civilians were killed or wounded as Allied raids hit residential areas and a work camp, while Romanian rebels faced mass crackdown with thousands of weapons captured. Italian prisoners mention German technicians and women aiding in Libya, with limited numbers.
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Empire
Qnd
Hitler
Germany
Romania
Bucher
Catanig
Gicily
Bapgasi
Delaware County Court Eyes Voluntary Appearance in Chester Water Fraud Case
The Delaware County Court considers voluntary appearances for 1 defendant, including former state senator John J. McClure, on bail set at 10 000 amid indictments accusing defrauding Chester taxpayers of 825000 in selling the Cheat er Water Service Company. McClure, Chester Republican leader, faces 20 of 44 counts with eight other defendants, including Mayor Clifford H. Peoples and ex State Rep Thomas A Curren, in a conspiracy to buy the service company stock for 780000 and resell to the Chester Municipal Authority for 1000000. Four Chester city councilmen are charged with negligence over inquiries into the sale.
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Delaware County
Nator
John J. Mcclure
Chester
Cheater Water Service Company
Albert Dutton McDade
McClure
Service Company
Federal
Walter Service Company of
New York
Authority
College Weather Report Shows Cold, Snow Likely Today
Reading records 24 degrees as maximum and minimum in the last 24 hours. Precipitation totals 6.01 inches with 68 percent humidity. Barometric pressure today 28.40 inches, yesterday 29.705 inches. Forecast calls for snow changing to rain and warmer today then colder tomorrow.
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Obituary notices for Marianne Postorelo and Robert Bell
Marianne Postorelo died suddenly at her Saltsburg home from a long heart condition. Born in Italy on August 3, 1668, she was widow of Alexander Postorelo and survived by two daughters and a sister. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home with burial in Edgewood Cemetery. Robert Bell of Luciusboro died at Indiana Hospital. Born in Glasgow on July 27, 187, he belonged to Nazarene Church and Lucernemines Local 488 UMWA, survived by a large family. Funeral services are Saturday at 2 p.m. in Homer City Nazarene Church, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Marianne Postorelo
Saltsburg
Italy
Dominick
Josephine
Alvianno) Biasella
Alexander Postorelo
Mary Postorelo
Madeline Caruso
New York City
Madeline Maruso
Dunbar
Robinson Funeral Home
Joseph McCarroll
Edgewood Cemetery
Robert Bell
Luciusboro
Indiana Hospital
Glasgow
Scotland
Nazarene Church
Homer City
Lucernemines
United Mine Workers of America
Elizabeth Bell
Elizabeth Jones
David Bell
New Kensington
Hllen Simpson
Thomas Bell End
Leona Moore
O. F. Ring
Mr. Turpe
Blairsville
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana
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