Mess Men Repay 60 Times at Republican Convention
Philadelphia July 1. A five day Republican National Convention here generated estimated business fully matching expectations and possibly $2,000,000 more than the 1936 Democrat gathering. Reports from George Elliott and J Fred Vollmer detail food and drink consumption and overall restaurant activity.
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Philadelphia
Quaker City
George Elliott
Chamber of Commerce
Elliott
J. Fred Vollmer
Philadelphia Restaurant Association
Virginia Smith Receives Honors at Wilson College
Virginia Smith of Indiana Pennsylvania was cited for academic achievement at Wilson College during the second semester. She is among 18 juniors named to the semester honor list by Dean Margaret C Dil Bert, earning recognition of high scholastic rank and the right to assume class attendance responsibility. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Smith of 245 South Seventh Street Indiana. She prepared for college in Westtown Pennsylvania.
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Virginia Smith
Indiana
Wilson College
Margaret C. Dil Bert
Wilson
Miss Smith
James & Smith
South Seventh Street
Westtown
Hungary plans tougher border control toward Romania
Hungary announced a plan to tighten frontier control along the Romanian border and send frontier troops forward amid the unsettled situation in Romania. Official sources had said border troops might move into Transylvania with full support from Rome.
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Hungary
Kenderes
Romania
Transylvania
Rome
Galati demonstrations amid Romanian forces kill and injure hundreds
Reports from Berlin and AP describe unconfirmed estimates of hundreds dead or wounded in Galati Romania after Romanian troops fired on marchers who refused to disperse. Soviet actions near Bessarabia and Dardanelles tensions heighten regional unease across Turkey Bulgaria Hungary and Romania.
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Berlin
Russia
Galati
Rumania
DNB
Galeti
Bessarabia
iGalati
Crash Kills Akron Driver in Route 42 Collision
A crash near Route 42 east of Sheloca yesterday at 5 40 p m killed Walter McCoy 36 of Awron and injured no one else. The Wohelen car skidded on slippery pavement crossed into the left lane and struck another vehicle.
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Associated Press
Russell E. Prifogle
Brookville
Ind
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Altoona
H.T. Prideux
Cressan
Andrew Cage
Mt Morris Mills
Hazleton
Howard Reese Jr
Susquehanna University Ciments
Kenneth Rowlands
George Rinker
Audenried
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mary Cella
Devon
Ella Kandra
Blair Miller
Akron
Ohio
Walter McCoy
Awron
Sheloca
B. J. Williams
Wohelen
Balbo Death Reported In North Africa Battle
A taped excerpt describes Balbo’s death during air combat with British forces near the Egyptian frontier. Pope Pius XII and Mussolini received condolences from leaders in Europe while correspondents report Balbo’s crew as they engaged and the plane was struck by enemy fire. The text notes fighter planes over Tobruk and Italian claims of destroying tanks and armored units.
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Pius XII
Marshals
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Hermann Wilhelm Gueving
Mussolini
Balbo
Tobouk
Ti Papolo
Ciregiani
North Africal
Strate
Willkie Responds to Critics and Debates Plans
In Washington Willkie faced questions over statements about him. Senator Norris called him the second, while Willkie said he took the criticisms in good humor and found them amusing. He indicated no immediate plan to resign as president of the party.
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Washogton
Sen. Norris
D-Neb
Iesut
Willkie
Mane i. Elwood
Ind
Willkie to Confer With McNary Before Vacation
Willkie plans talks with Senator Charles L. McNary at Oregon during or before his vacation. A special meeting of the directors is set for later today. Howard and Mrs. Willkie, their son Philip, and Russell W. Davenport, former Fortune editor who aided the campaign, accompanied Willkie meetling.
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Willkie
Philip
Howard
Russell W. Davenport
Fortune Magazine
Britain and German Bombing Campaigns Across Europe
British R A F launches mass night raids on Germany as Luftwaffe reports strike on non military targets and 19 shot down. German sources claim a British Orion class cruiser torpedoed near Brest and U boats sink 23000 tons of merchant ships. Red Army pushes toward Romania and Bulgaria, landing tanks near Reni on the Danube. Romania may surrender territory as talks set in Odessa. Reports of Jewish disturbances in Galati amid ongoing occupation, with casualties cited. Germany remains distant while Britain notes no serious damage or casualties from the late night raid.
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Reich
High Command
Brest
France
Red Army
Ruminia
Reni
Danubae
Prut
Russia
Danube
Rem
Bessarabia
Rumania
Ruseia
Buco- Vina
Odessa
Bucharest
Prat
Besarania
Dorder Dnb
Gecaan Radio
Galati
Yass
Britain
Scotland
England
Wales
Prices Here Boosted by Defense Tax Across Goods
Federal defense taxes take effect today on beverages gasoline and more driving up retail prices. News notes include higher liquor and cigarette costs and a push to pass tax burdens to consumers while wage and income tax changes alter exemptions and brackets. A Philadelphia wedding joke ends with the couple handcuffed together until a police officer frees them hours later.
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CIO
Philadelphia
Theodore Campbell
British claim key initiative with nightly RAF raids
British sources say the initiative rests with Britain as nightly attacks disrupt German industry. RAF bombers hinder industrial life and many factories suspend night shifts, signaling strategic pressure on German war production.
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Aetia
Germany
Who’s Who in Death Mystery High Salaries 18 Year Old Girl
A New York police report details the death of 16 year old Dorothy Ebersole in the Bronx. Authorities say a 12 gauge revolver was used and a man Edward MacDougall 23 is arrested on firearms charges after allegedly hiding weapons. The death is deemed non homicidal by the district attorney.
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New York
Dorothy Ebersole
Bronx
Edward MacDougall
Ebersole
Paul
U. S. Fleet Returns to Lahaina After Surprise
Major units of the United States fleet anchored in Lahaina roads Hawaii after an unannounced departure a week earlier. Admiral Richardson called the move a routine training exercise with ships staying within 250 miles of their bases. Informed sources noted sealed orders and speculation of a possible move toward the Agnama Canal.
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Honolulu
United States
Hawaii
Lahaina Roads
James O Richardson
Agnama Canal
Real Estate Transfers Brook er Sales Reported
Transfers Ira A Myers Real Estate Brook er reports the following sales including the John Bowers estate on East Church Street to G L Uber Della McLain to South Street to Noble C Miller Jos Walbgck home on South 2nd Street to Clyde Risinger and Mrs Bella Locosy home to Mrs Margaret G Steele. WHY ARE FAT MEN Lynnfield Mass July 1 The Fat Men Club outing shows 25 members eating 29 pound turkey and other fare averaging gain of 2 13 pounds at the event.
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Ira A. Myers Real Estate
Brooker
John Bowers
East Church Street
G. L. Uber
Della McLain
Sth
Noble C. Miller
Jos. Walbgck
2Nd Street
Clyde Risinger
Bella Locosy
Margaret G. Steele
Lynnfield
Mass
United States
Fat Men's Club
G MEN CAUGHT IN DYNAMITE CASE
Pittston July 1 Police closed the Gianforcaro Coat Company after six months of dynamite purchase checks. Owners Gianforcaro Gensini and Sebastianelli arrested for receiving stolen goods. Other suspects charged with burglary and larceny. Dynamite stolen from DuPont and Austin Powder magazines in Luzerne County.
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Gene Pittston
Luzerne County
Gianforcaro Coat Company
DuPont
Jermyn
Jenkins Township
Austin Powder Company
William Smith
Ledlore and Laughlin
Blakely Barracks
Hnd
Jigme 4
Jenkins Magazine
Arthur Jones
Gianforcara Coal Company
Philip Giantorcaro
Archibald
Louis Gensini
Carlos Sebastianelli
Jessup
William Tuzzlina
Patrick Benfamie
Pittston
Michael Ransazzo
Pittsburgh
Jones
Gianfartaro
Gensini
Sebastianelli
Pennsylvania town gains lead in May business recovery
Pennsylvania cities report strong May growth with an overall state gain of 12.6 percent across bank debits payrolls and store sales. Johnstown leads at 30 percent, followed by Pittsburgh 24.5 and Altoona 21.8, while Philadelphia and Scranton show smaller increases amid a mixed nationwide rebound after a recession.
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State College
Pennsylvania
Pennsyvania State College Business Survey
Johnstown
Scranton
Johstown
Pittsbursh
Altoona
Erie
Harrisburg
Wilkes-Barre
Allen~ Town
York
Williamsport
Lancaster
Lebanon
Hazletor
Philadelphia
Reading
German Troops Hold Position in War Skewered Balkans
Germany’s forces stay blocked from any sudden invasion of Britain while Hungary mobilizes on the Romanian front and signals Romania’s collapse, seen as a German counter to Russia’s push into Romania and its crucial supply corridor.
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Hom
Hitler
Britain
Calitis
Balkans
Hungary
Rumania
Russia
Germany
Obituary Victoria Abruzzo of Tunnelton Dies at Home
Victoria Abruzzo born February 2 18a in Italy died July 30 at home in Tunnelton after 22 years there. Wife of Nazareno Abruzzo she leaves daughters Dorothy Fallows Ohio and Marcella Abruzzo at home sons Paul Abruzzo Mofeen Pa Arthur and Cloyd in Warren Ohio and three grandchildren. Services at St Matthews Catholic Church Saltsburg with viewing at family home and burial in church cemetery.
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Italy
Tunnelton
Frank
Mariano Cesta
Nazareno Abruzzo
Dorothy Fallows
Ohio
Marcella Abruzzo
Paul Abruzzo
Moween
Arthur and
Cloyd
Warren
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