Battles Cast Shadow Over Moscow Front In World War II
The article analyzes the clash between German and Soviet forces near Minsk and Bialystok, noting German claims of destroying Russian units east of Bialystok while Soviet defense resists toward Leningrad. It discusses implications for Moscow, Ukraine control, and a broader war against the Soviet government, highlighting supply talks with the United States and Hitler’s strategic motives.
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Mile
Bialy- ‘Gtok
Pripet Simeshlands
Bialystok
Moscow
Leningrad
Hitler
Ukraine
Russia
United States
Germany
Reich
Senate approves anti red relief bill in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania House passed legislation to bar subversives from public relief and to deny un American parties a place on ballots. A third anti Red measure aimed at public employees guilty of subversive acts was tabled until next week as debate continued on the floor and in committees. The approved bills were released to the Senate for consideration.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Progam
Publc
Appropriations
Beth Mouse
James
Pocono Mountains
Sénate
Monthe
Mudy
Pennsylvania State College
A. H. Latdéler
Clearfield
Hitler fights for oil and a quick victory in Russia
The analysis argues Germany seeks oil from Ukraine and the Caucasus to avert strangulation by the British blockade. It asserts Hitler must win quickly in Russia to secure essential supplies, avoid a protracted war, and potentially threaten Britain and beyond if successful.
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Germany
Europe
Hitler
Ukraine
Caucasus
Russia
Lastern
London
Britain
Democrats Seek to Discharge GOP Committees in Harrisburg
Democratic leaders in Harrisburg disclosed plans to discharge at least five Republican controlled Senate committees to force release of party bills stalled in the Senate. The move aims to open floor consideration of measures including restoring the anti labor injunction law to 1087 status, revised workers compensation, and a wage collection act to ensure steady pay for regular employees.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Anffort
House
Charles H. Ealy
B. Leroy Chapman
House Debates on Subversive Activity Ban Creates Clash
In a heated session Rep Ellwood J Turner demands amendment to broaden the ban to past acts and officials from groups advocating Communism Fascism or Nazism. Homer S Brown defends current wording warning of a witch hunt while Republicans argue over teacher firings and tenure law.
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House
Ellwood J. Turner
R-Del
Turner
Homer S. Brown
D-Allegheny
Brown
House Education Committee
William R. McMillen
Indiana
Fourth of July Event at Indiana Fair Grounds
A long evening of festivities at the Indiana Fair Grounds features a 7:30 start with performances by the Pennsylvania Training School from Morganza, a square dance contest, an BPOE drill on the History of Our Flag, a 9:00 fashion show by Indiana merchants, and a grand fireworks finale. Neighbors mingle, reminisce, and enjoy the neighborhood celebration.
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Tom
Harry
Pennsylvania
Morganza
John Warner
Merchants of Indiana
Benny
Indiana Fair Grounds
Lawmakers back principle of old barwoman ban repeal bill
Barmaids measure and another bill repeal the 1878 act banning women from taprooms. The Senate favored the old law's principle but said its provisions were too broad. Judge Hughes's county ruling and nationwide retailer input shaped the debate. The second bill, sent to the Governor, bars women from mixing or serving liquor behind the bar while allowing waitresses, stenographers, and clerks. Penalties range from 100 to 300 dollars.
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Liquor Control Board
Howard W. Hughes
Washington County
Hughes
Tax on Rubber Goods and Optical Instruments Ends Store Equipment
Taxes apply to rubber products and optical instruments excluding eyeglasses, with exclusions for electrical and metal signs and end-user items like office equipment such as typewriters. The notice outlines scope and implications for merchants and vendors.
Defense Bonds and tax policy questions discussed
The exchange argues the government cannot rely solely on taxes to fund needs, warning that excessive taxes lead to ruin. It suggests buying Defense Bonds as a way to finance without driving tax burdens higher, and asks whether purchasing bonds can help keep taxes down.
War Bond Drive Urges Support and Global Movements
The text urges buying Defense Bonds and Stamps via post offices or banks to reduce taxation needs. It reports military actions across Europe and Asia, noting Russian, Romanian and German troop movements along the Prut river front, Hungary's alliance with Germany, Turkey’s mobilization, and British command shifts from Wavell to Auchinleck with air and naval operations cited.
Mexican Cantinflas Captures Mexico City Laughs Abroad
Hollywood eyes Cantinflas as the Mexican comic rises to world attention. His film Ni Sangre, Ni Arena tops receipts over The Great Dictator in Mexico, while Ah es el Detalle also thrives. Audiences imitate his gait and gestures across barrios, hotels, and streets, inspiring endearing echoes from Central America to Cuba. In Hollywood, Cantinflas studies how things are done as Ni Sangre, Ni Arena prepares for US release.
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Eugenia M. Thornton
NEA
Hollywood
Calif
Chaplin
Mexico
Caninflas
Atlanta
Cantinflas
Mexico City
Roberto Soto
Central America
Cuba
Cantinflan
Cinca de Mayo
Jimmy Savo
Harpo Marx
Southwest
United States
Levy on soft drinks eyed to curb price rise
A committee tentatively backs a levy of one sixth of a cent per bottle or equivalent to fund defense and aid, estimating about 93 million dollars. Roosevelt at Hyde Park says the United States hopes to stay out of war, but if conflict comes a large defense and aid program is being prepared, and polls show public opinion may demand action.
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Hyde Park
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America
Ain
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Ham- Fish
New York Daily News
Europe
Britain
France
Germany
Soviet War Efforts Hold Fronts From Luck to Murmansk
Soviet and Allied reports describe heavy blows against German forces on the Luck front gateway to Ukraine while defending central and northern sectors. Moscow says Arctic and Murmansk approaches stabilize as Soviet troops resist German advance. Viipuri base reported surrounded by Finnish forces after a naval landing attempt. Soviet warplanes are said to have inflicted great damage on Nazi units.
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Leningrad
Luck
Ukraine
Arctic Circle
Sredni Peninsula
Murmansk
London Radio
Viipuri
Karelian
Murmansk Dvinak-Minsk
Nasi
One Minute Interview with Snerter Luster Oklahoma Coach
Oklahoma coach Snerter Luster discusses team enrollment and eligibility as six players are listed as emigrants and more potential players are registered. He notes only married players are certain.
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Snerter Luster
Oklahoma
Ouri
Oklahoma U
Kent No. 2 mine disaster funeral notices
Funeral services are set for seven miners killed in Monday's Kent No 2 explosion near McIntyre with services for five on Tuesday and two on Friday. Hospitalized survivors remain under care as investigators from state and federal mining agencies, plus company and local officials, supervise the inquiry at the scene.
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Kent No. 2
McIntyre
Registration chaos at draft boards as deferment bill eyes passage
A man from Saltzburg arrives at Draft Board No 2 before the 10 am deadline but is told to register elsewhere. a clerk delays as another boards man signs up. Brigadier General Lewis Hershey announces blanket deferment for those 26 or older on July 1, while Congress rushes final action and state boards sort non-district cards for serial numbers ahead of a national lottery in Washington.
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Salzeburg
Jaltaburg
No. 2
Lewis Hershey
Selective Service
Laaders
Washington
House
Death notices from Teelin and Aultman parishioners
Stock Market ment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Indiana. JOHN LAWRENCE CHORZAK: Friends will be received at its late home in Teelin today. Funeral ser vices will be held in the Hay Cross Church in Teelin Friday at 10:00 p. m. (B8T) in charge of Father Vincent Kukleski. Inter ment will follow in the Iselin Union Cemetery. ALBERT DOCH: Friends will be received at his lets home in Ault man today. Funeral services will be held at his late ae on Friday at 3:00 p.m. (EST). The Ray Quy V. Jeffere and Mr. John Hess will ostiglate. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Indiana.
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Andy Yaneg
McIntyre
Coral Lutheran Chapel
Andrew Rolik
Coral Lutheran Cemes Ry
Joseph Bedzyk
Father Vincent Kukleski
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Indiana
Elmer J. McGee
Aule
Guy V. Jeffers
Oakland Cemetery
Norman
Kent
KR. R. Merriam
Church of Nazsrene
Ebensburg
John Lawrence Chorzak
Teelin
Hay Cross Church
Vincent Kukleski
Iselin Union Cemetery
Albert Doch
Aultman
Ray Quy V. Jeffere
John Hess
Dedication at Gettysburg for Longstreet Memorial
The Gettysburg site hosts a dedication ceremony for a proposed $200,000 Longstreet memorial statue, honoring General James Longstreet. Attendees include Mrs. Helen D. Longstreet and General Julius F. Howell, with Mary Pickford delivering the dedicatory address. A reenactment by the 71st Coast Artillery recalls Union defense at Pickett’s Charge.
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Gettysburg
James Longstreet
Lee
Gattysburg
Tint Coast
United Confederate Veterans
Mary Pickford
Longstreet Memorial Association
Arive
H. Breckenridge Long
U. S. Department of State
Roosevelt
Leroy V. Greene
Arthur H. James
George E. Pickett
Tur keys pact shifts posts as Archibalds forces face reassessment
Reported June 18 signaled a friendship pact with Germany causing varied interpretations in London and Cairo. Some saw it as a medical rest for Sir Archibald after campaigns in Eastern Libya and Crete losses, others as a setup for moving India frontier troops toward Iran amid Britain Soviet talks. Japan’s role in the widening war was also debated.
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Egypt
Turkey
Germany
No_resson
Sir Archibald
Libya
Greece
Crete
India
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
Japan
College Weather Forecast With Thunderstorms Tonight
Thundershowers and cooler conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures around 78 expected as a high and 72 as a low with relative humidity near 81 percent. Barometric pressure recorded at 29.05 inches today and yesterday.
Obituary for Hannah Elizabeth Btipfey of Saltsburg and infant boy
Hannah Elizabeth Btipfey born June 30 161 died at 8 13 am Tuesday at her home in Conemaugh township Saltsburg R D surviving daughter Mrs Laura Kelly five grandchildren and a great grandchild and brothers and sisters Robert Lester Mohney Mrs Mary Burdick and Mrs Ida Kelly services set for Friday at 3 pm EST in Robinson Wayne at Home officiated by Rev Joseph MacCarroll with interment in Newrytown Cemetery also note the death of two year old David Monroe son of Murray and Ida Mae Petersman Boyer with church service at Robinson Petneral Home and burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Forest County
Conemaugh Township
Saltsburg
R. D
Laura Kelly
Robert
Lester Mohney
Mary Burdick
Ida Kelly
Robinson Waynerat Home
Salisburg
Joseph MacCarroll
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David Monroe
Murray
Ida Mae (Petersman) Boyer
Tnediana Hospital
Pinerel
Robinson Pienerel
Greenwood Cemetery
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