Miss Vogel noted educator and lecturer dies in Somerset
Miss Bile King Vogel a Somerset teacher and world education leader died at 10 18 pm in St Francis Hospital Pittsburgh after a long teaching career spanning Somerset McKeesport Swissvale Duquesne Penn Hall Academy Chambersburg and Monticello Seminary She held BA and MA degrees and studied for a doctorate before WWI Her public school work included national and international education roles with the NEA and World Education associations She made 17 trips to Europe four to the Orient and lectured nationwide Survivors include two sisters Funeral services will be held at 3 pm at the Vogel home in Somerset with interment in Husband Cemetery.
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Miss Bile King Vogel
Somerset
St. Francis Capital
Pittsburg
Vogel Wen
Way
Barer
Weigel
Bitet Christian Church
Anda (Dinsmore) Vogel
Swissvale
Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Penn Hall Academy
Chamberspurg
Monticello Seminary
Godfrey
Pennsylvania
United States
World Federatii
Education Association
Honolulu
T. H
Dublin
Ireland
Oxford
England
International Congress of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Paris
Budapest
Mise Vogel
Johnstown
Somerset High School
Gene Moose
William Fullman
Tomorow
Vogel
West Race Street
J.F. Messenger
First Christian Church
Husband
Charles R. Hauger
Turner proposes Dover plane army to defend coast
Turner suggests converting two planes into single seat bombers with a 100-pound bomb rack or two 50-pounders. He envisions armor plating, bombsights, and dropping projectiles from 1000 to 1500 feet to deter invasion. The plan calls for government purchase or lease, airports, pilots, and a national guard like organization.
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National Guard
Harrisburg Governor comments on large budget plans
In Harrisburg the governor discussed a sweeping budget totaling about 600 million dollars while noting an 800 million request from Lincoln Highway Association for a 12 million route improvement. He spoke with budget secretary Edward Logan and described the budget as nearly completed.
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Lincoln Highway Association
Edward 8. Logan
Fatal 1940 Accidents Rise With Defense Boom
The National Safety Council reports 1940 accidental deaths reached 96,500, up 4 percent from 1939, with 9,100,000 injuries. Traffic and occupational accidents drive the rise as defense production expands. The report notes substantial work stoppages and labor disputes at Wright Field, Martinolich Shipyards, Allis Chalmers, and other defense sites.
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Dalvision
Coumt
United States
Associated Press
Wright Field
Ohio
AFL
Wright’ Field
War Department
CIO
Penner Construction Co
New York
Martinotich Boat Co
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Alli Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Mobile
Ala
Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
CSO
Labor and tax debates and coal industry talks at Capitol
At the Capitol James pursues a reenactment of emergency taxes from Governor George H. Earle era. Labor and anthracite topics receive focus as college presidents discuss Selective Service effects on enrollment. A plan proposes coal output bought by anthracite operators to legalize work with 100 percent company agreement. 96 percent already approve. A Hines led conference aims to end production-strike disruptions. CIO leader Phillips boycotted, citing national defense framing.
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James
George H. Earle
Capitol
Pennsylvania
Anthracite
Lewis G. Hines
Labor and Industry
Hines
John Phillips
CIO Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council
Phillips
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers Union
Tom Kennedy
Department of Public Instruction
Congress debate on peace and aid to Britain
Secretary Knox told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee a negotiated peace cannot stabilize Europe and criticized Lindberghs military aviation knowledge. Rep Martin Massy aligned with opposition, urging significant amendments and proposing a 2 billion dollar British aid alternative. Committee to hear more witnesses next week. Wendell Willkie expected to testify soon.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
Navy Department
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
United States
Martin Massy
Britain
Martin
Reepublican
Bboys
Secretary of the Navy
King
Wendell L. Willkie
Lon
Allied forces press toward Derna and Valona in Balkan theater
In military dispatches from North Africa and the Balkans British and Italian forces maneuver as Derna falls into focus and Albanian fronts shift. Reports cite Italian detachments repelling Australian units and Greek avenues toward Valona as Cairo watchers anticipate a Graziani stand at Bengasi amid hopes of a German victory within the year.
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Apellonia
Mediterranean
Derna
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tepeleni
Valona
Adriatic
Britain
Libya
Cairo
Rodolfo Graziani
Benegasi
Adolf Hitler
Sheaf Crown
Submarine sighting near St Johns triggers Allied alert
A suspicious submarine was reported about 100 miles east of St Johns New Foundland marking the first hint of axis naval activity near U S bases leased from Britain. A Greek government spokesman said four Italian counter attacks on the Albanian front were repulsed and 200 Fascists including several officers recently arrived from Italy were captured.
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St. John's New Foundland
U. S
Brittain
Italy
College to Finish This Spring Building Project Costs Revealed
The scope includes kitchens laboratories auditoriums gymnasiums and athletic and laboratory equipment. Alterations to meet state requirements total about 180000 while built in equipment tops 400000 and lease gear exceeds 500000. Fewer than a dozen college buildings are vacant though some others are underutilized. occupancy decisions rest with individual colleges with limited central guidance.
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Department of Public Instruction
Department of Labor and Industry
Diehl
Quaker State Oil Declares Dividend and Profit
Quaker State Oil Refining Corp declares a 15 cent per share dividend payable March 15 to stockholders of record February 28. Consolidated net profit for the year ended December 31 was 385531.70 dollars, or 42 cents per share, down from 1.78 dollars per share in 1938.
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Oil City
Jan. d
Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation
Major disasters in 1940 record high fatalities
The National Safety Council reports 99,000 deaths in accidents that year with notable incidents including a latch fire at a dance hall killing 210, a Powder Mill explosion in Kenilworth New Jersey with 51 deaths, four coal mine blasts in Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia causing 357 deaths, two railroad wrecks in Ohio and New York with 74 fatalities, a Virginia airplane crash killing 26, and a Georgia hurricane that claimed 38 lives.
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Chicago
Jatt
National Safety Council
National Safety Counsell
Kenvil
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West
Virginia
New York
Georgia
McReynolds retires from Supreme Court after 28 years
Justice James C. McReynolds ends his 28 year tenure on the Supreme Court with formal retirement at midnight. He plans no observance for his retirement or 79th birthday, will not grant interviews, and will continue drawing his $20,000 lifetime pension. The court is in recess and will reconvene Monday.
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Washington
Dan
James C. McReynolds
Supreme Court
McReynolds
Roosevelt
Justice McReynolds
Chita
Nissenter
The War Today: British View of Hitler’s Threat to America
Dewitt Mackenzie surveys British press reactions to Hitler's speech. Some papers deem the threat to be for home consumption, others warn against underestimating Nazi danger. Churchill remains outspoken on the Nazi menace despite mixed interpretations.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Herr Hitler
United States
London
Fuehrer
America
England
Hitler
Germany
Churchill
Ford Truck Bid Sparks Defense Labor Precedent
Washington report on the War Department withholding a multi million dollar Ford truck order and awarding a Fargo bid for 11 781 half ton trucks. Ford's objection centers on labor clauses tied to overtime pay and worker protections.
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Washington
War Department
Ford Motor Co
Fargo Motor Corporation
Detroit
Ford
Fargo
J. A.capizzi
Ford Motor Company
Analysis of World War II Strategy and Nazi Claims
The passage argues against underestimating Nazi strength and intentions, noting British and American calls for quick aid, and defends defensive arming. It highlights Hitler’s speech promising U-boat warfare this spring and Raeder’s forecast of British shipping losses, signaling a shift from air power to submarine strategy.
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Washington
London
France
England
Rhine
Hitler
Raeder
Notable 1940 headlines recalled for memory
A year ago Kyosti Kallio led Finnish forces at Suomussalmi trapping Reds as Christian Front plots surfaced with 17 arrests. Senator Borah and Lord Tweedsmuir died in 1940. United Mine Workers held a jubilee in Columbus with John L. Lewis banner ceremony. Frank Murphy joined the Supreme Court and James Cromwell became minister to Canada.
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Christian Front
Senator Borah
Lord Tweedsmuir
United Mine Workers
Frank Murphy
James Cromwell
Kyosli Kallio
Finland
Suomussalmi
U. S
Christian Front Organization
Borah
Idaho
Canada
Columbus
Ted
Funeral attendees and local social notes from a small town
Willet Mr and Mrs Areng Sadler attended the funeral of Mrs Morison today. Wilber Sneffar had an accident causing a broken leg and is improving. Miss Gayle Miller of Indiana visited her parents Mr and Mrs Bryan Miller Sunday. Bert Horrman and friends trip to Ohio last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Homer McCausland receive congratulations on a festival of 4 yon. Mrs Myron Frick and Ione visited her father Clarence Shields Saturday night.
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Areng Sadler
Morison
Wilber Sneffar
Ernest Mings
Gayle Miller
Indiana
Bryan Miler
Bert Horrman
Ohio
Homer McCausland
Hawaiian guitar players meet at Stear home
A Hawaiian guitar class gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Clair Stear with Stear family members listed among participants. Radio listeners may follow Joe Louis defend his world heavyweight title against James Clarence Burmen at Madison Square Garden tonight at 10 p m with Sam Taub and Bill Stern on WJZ NBC.
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New York
Joe Louis
James Clarence
Red) Burmen
Wjz-Nbc
Sam Taub
Bill Stern
Madison Square Garden
Aircraft makers seek twin and four engine bombers
A note from the industry press shows aviation firms urging Avies to build twin engined bombers and four engined bombing planes. A proposed plane model is described as radio controlled with a BO horsepower engine and a top speed of 360 miles per hour.
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U. 5. Art Pir Corps
Avies Out
Bntig
Fleming to Be Toastmaster for Groundhog Day Banquet
Fleming, superintendent of the Pennsylvania Electric Company in Punxsutawney, is named toastmaster for the second annual Groundhog Day banquet on Monday evening February 3 in the B P O X home ballroom. An aviation speaker from Erle County and local performers round out the program.
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Harry ©. Fleming
Pennsylvania Electric Comepany
Punxsutawney
Menning
James Orner
Mr. Orner
Ned Winslow
Missus Alice Smith
Adalie Davia
Betty Lou
Quarryville
Jan
Little Furry 5
Gobblers
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Sagamore family rites for Veronica Harrisburg twins
Funeral services for Veronica Harrisburg and Andrew and George, twins of Sagamore, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Greek Catholic Church at Sagamore with Rev. Father Paul Manlovich officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. FORESWEAR UNAMERICANISMS POTTSTOWN teachers and school employees pledged they do not and will not solicit or hold membership in any group that advocates overthrow of the U.S. government or weaken the government.
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Veronica
Harrisburg
Andrew
George
Sagamore
Paul Manlovich
Church
Pottstown
Montgomerery County
United States
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