06 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1942
Page
1
Dewitt Mackenzie argues the war pivots on a crescent shaped theater from Ukraine to the Caucasus. He notes Rommel hammering toward Egypt, while Moscow reports pressure on Belgorod and a Don River front, with Allied air power targeting German lines. He observer warns Hitler’s resource limits and uncertain gains.
Washington July 6 Vice President Wallace and Secretary Wickard split over a parity loan bill for 1942 crops. Wallace opposed loans risking government mortgaging the grain crop while Wickard reportedly approved. Senate seeks a compromise to fund the department at June rates as fights over parity loans, farm programs, and tax measures unfold.
The Bureau of Highway Safety reports 787 deaths in the first five months of 1942, up 31 from the same period in 1941. Increases traced to pedestrians, inattentive or speeding drivers, and changes from tire rationing and gasoline controls. Bicycle and rural fatality trends noted. overall pattern suggests greater emphasis on pedestrian safety.
A detailed Fourth of July celebration in Indiana County featured a delayed start, a baton drill, poems, band performances, and a fireworks display. The event honored veterans with a flag ceremony and a keynote address by Judge E. E. Creps amid a weekend of multiple injuries and a high holiday toll across Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
A search posse of 40 farmers found a girl yesterday after a confrontation. When urged to surrender, she walked out with the girl protected. Nerina Oakley, 62, fired four shots. all missed. Subaneak was captured amid charges tied to the exchange and the seizure.
The local labor tower seeks volunteers to man shifts for ongoing fire watch and air defense. Each two hour shift needs two workers and aims for a permanent weekly schedule. Night crews should be men and daytime crews women, though not essential. Any able citizen over twelve may volunteer.
The committee overseeing a patriotic donation effort thanks donors for their free gifts and states contributors expected no praise. They express ongoing appreciation and acknowledge any future support.
County Agent J. W. Warner will give timely hints and announcements about agricultural events at noon tomorrow on WHJB in Greensburg.
Reports describe Axis forces stalled west of El Alamein with British artillery massing to punch at Rommel’s tanks while Soviet fronts ignite near Belgorod Kursk and Voronezh. Hitler claims Don crossing as Red Army fights to hold Moscow Rostov rail line amid renewed offensives. Wavell arrives Cairo, Auchinlek ready in India. Pacific says Japan shifts to night raids as US air power rises.
British dispatch notes American air forces now operate over Nazi held territory with a July Fourth opening of a European air front. Experts predict rapid expansion as ground preparations and air routes align, with six Boston bombers conducting a daylight raid over Holland in a cooperative mission with the RAF.
Markets report from Pittsburgh on July 6 shows moderate produce demand with apples and potatoes steady or higher in price. Livestock markets are active with hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs all trading at steady levels, listing ranges for various weights and grades.
Communique No 1 reports American air power hitting Hankow Nanchang and Canton for four days starting July 1. Chiang Kai-shek forces counterattack in Kiangsi as Japanese efforts to trap large Chinese units falter. MacArthur says Allied bombers pound invasion bases in northeast New Guinea Timor and the Bismarck Sea area.
Washington July 6 War Production Chief Donald M. Nelson opposed a proposed synthetic rubber program from grain alcohol arguing it would divert critical war materials like copper and steel. He warned such a plan would undermine the President’s control over priorities. Nelson said production of 700000 tons is approved, but exceeding 800000 tons risks stripping needed materials. He urged deferring action until he can present more objections.
Walter A. Jones, Turnpike Commissioner chairman, seriously ill in Harrisburg hospital the last several months, showed some improvement during the weekend and seemed stronger, attendants reported. Send theIndiana Evening Gazette to your be in the Army or Navy. It's Ube leler from ome every 57.
Miss O Hara described writing to Navy War and Adjutant General officials to publicize Pennsylvania's simple routine for soldier voting. Camps are preparing bulletins to inform service members what to do, imagining how civil war statutes might fit a modern war and contemplating elections in distant locations like Libya Australia or Midway Island.
Washington July 6 report shows Treasury receipts 33,272,667.64 dollars and expenditures 148,920,800.25 dollars. Net balance 3,052,008,716.16 dollars and total debt 77,468,687,627.96 dollars. Increase over previous day 22,628,781.33 dollars.
Joseph Karpel born February 20 1879 in Poland died at 610 pm Sunday in Stafford home. Survived by widow Agatha and children Richard Rogal Hastings Katherine Karpel Brooklyn Sister Mary Innocence Felician Sisters Coraopolis Anna Karpel Elizabeth Elizabeth at home Agnes Joseph. Funeral at St Elizabeth Church 9:00 am Thursday officiated by Rev Father Albert Turik interment in church cemetery. Also JO HANA HANNAH born May 5 1874 in Kittanning died 3:45 pm Saturday in White Township home. Survived by children Sadie Sowers Lawrence Walter Ellsworth Hannah Ruth Latherow Olive Dayton William Hannah Effie Hannah and two sisters Effie Runski Mabel Wagner. Funeral 2:00 pm today Bell Funeral Home officiated by Rev O F Ring interment Coral Cemetery.
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