Willkie Addresses National Unity Meeting in Hollywood
In Los Angeles July 24 19 000 attendees heard Wendell Willkie urge unity to support the defense program. He defended Roosevelt’s aims while criticizing critics and called for strong public backing and effective management to safeguard America’s freedom and kingdom. He rejected opposition as a remedy and praised American resolve.
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Anglees
Washington
Endell L. Willkie
National Unity
Iceland
Willkie
Hollywood Bowl
Franklin Roosevelt
América
Camp News Notes Army Gun Demo and Soldier Petition
Col Rosborough praised a three-gun anti-tank weapon demonstrator at the camp. Major General Edward Martin said petitions opposing one-year service extensions were likely fifth column activity, though he knew of no dissenters at Fort Dix. General Marshall denounced the telegram petition as sabotage of a dangerous character.
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Col. Rosborough
Edward Martin
Burton K. Wheeler
Dmont
Fort Dix
George C. Marshall
Army
International Front Dispatches From East Asia
Reported fighting near Changkufeng as Japanese and Russian forces engage in the eastern theater. Shanghai dispatches indicate hostilities began late last night, with tensions mounting between the two nations in the complex Russo Japanese context.
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Shanghai
Changkufeng
Police Hunt Pat Hay Fever in Chicago
A wire-haired terrier named Pat, found to have hay fever by an Illinois medical faculty member, is missing after a recent trip from home. His case mirrors human hay fever and researchers hoped to breed more dogs for hereditary studies before Pat wandered off, sparking a local search.
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Chicago
Pat
Melva Phillips
University of Illinois Medical College
New York
Phillips
West pocket war rumors echo as 1938 tensions rise in Europe
Reports from sources close to the Japanese military say a west pocket war in the summer of 1938 is possible with Shanghai headquarters denying fighting. Meanwhile Soviet fronts see intense night battles near Porkhov, Polotsk-Nevel, Smolensk, and Zhitomir as German forces press toward Kiev.
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Shanghai
Far East
Japan
Russia
Siberian
London
Porkhov
Leningrad
Polotsk-Nevel
Smolensk
Moscow
Zhitomir
Ukraine
Kiev
Soviet Ukraine
London Radio
Yugoslavia
Indo- China
Britain
Singapore
State borrows $135 million via tax notes sale
Harrisburg reports the sale of tax anticipation notes to Mellon Securities for $135 million with a 0.9 percent rate for ten months, yielding premiums of $834,191 on long-term notes and $861,318 on short-term notes. Governor James touted the deal as the best possible. The move follows resignations in the governor’s office and shifts in health, unemployment, and legislative actions including a civil service reform and apportionment debates.
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Harrisburg
Mellon Securities Corporation
James
Mellon Group
Robert EB. Woodside, Jr
Dauphin
House
Hila Democrats
Govrnor
Roger W. Rowland
New Castle
P. Stephen Stahnecker Quilt
Board of Review
World War II Dispatches Report Japanese Moves In Indochina
Saigon dispatches warned of imminent Japanese occupation of bases in the colony with warships off the coast. Camranh Bay, near Singapore, drew attention as a strategic target while Saigon airport stood to impact routes to Singapore. Washington and London signaled readiness for swift counter actions including embargoes and aid to China. Italy’s war progress dominated headlines with Mussolini claiming major Axis naval air strike sinking multiple Allied ships and damaging several vessels in the central Mediterranean.
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Dies
Saigon
IndosChina
Japan
Camranh Bay
Gulf of Siam
Singapore
South China Sea
Berneo
Washington
United States
Great Britain
U. S
China
Italy
Greece
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Taxation scales proposed for advertising and rents
Tax plan sets sales taxes from 100000 to 500000 at ten percent, then eight percent for 500000 to 1000000 and eighteen percent on higher amounts. Occupational tax applies to billboard renters at five dollars yearly for 800 square feet or less, eight dollars for 600 to 800, and eleven dollars for larger billboards.
Tax measures target income and corporate revenue in Senate plan
The plan envisions $1.152 billion from individual income taxes and $1.323 billion from corporations, with higher estate, excise levies, and new joint filing provisions. It boosts excess profits taxes to 36–60 percent, adds surcharges, and proposes use, sales, and liquor taxes. In a separate notice, mine disaster testimony details a gas leak fatal blast, mine foreman Ramsell supervising when an explosion occurred after a sign was removed. an inquest will hear more witnesses.
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Treasury
Ramsell
Elmer McGee
McGee
Fleming
Food stamp plan in three counties delayed by WPA issues
The tri county food stamp program began March 25 with Indiana, Somerset, and Cambria receiving shares of 20000, 20000, and 35000 dollars respectively. Only 50000 of 75000 needed has been used and county shares may be reduced. Delays stem from WPA certification issues awaiting a statewide plan. Expected to be discussed at the next meeting.
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Indiana
Somerset
Cambria
Tri-County
WPA
Coal Mine Strikes Over Weekend Work Policy
Workers accuse the company of reassigning tasks on Saturdays and Sundays to avoid paying overtime after a five day week. L. F. Crouse, the company’s general superintendent, says no contract prohibits weekend requests without overtime. Brown argues these practices are nationwide and necessary for mine operations. Negotiations cannot begin until miners return to work.
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L. F. Crouse
United States
Brown
Crouse
Inquest Hears of Ming Symbol Missing After Blast
Redding testified that a Ming symbol was missing after the explosion. He did not know who removed it, and noted the removal power lay with the Ming foreman. The inquiry proceeded to seek the correct answer to the question of responsibility.
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Redding
Italians claim sinking large British warship and ships in Mediterranean
Italian High Command reports Fascist warplanes and naval units sink a large unidentified British warship, a destroyer, two munition laden steamers, and damage a 10,000 ton Southampton type cruiser and an 8,000 ton cruiser during a daylong convoy attack in the western Mediterranean. Seven British planes shot down. three Italian planes missing.
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Rome
High Command
Mediterranean
Southampton
Russians claim Berlin raid fails after long night bombardment
Moscow reports German bombers struck in relays for five and a half hours over the capital but Russian defenses stopped most aircraft. An afternoon front report notes stubborn fighting near Porkhov Palotak Nev ili Smolensk and Zhitomir, with Red Air Force saying it bombed German motor units and airfields and that casualties occurred.
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Moscow
Porkhov
Palotak-Nevil
Smolensk
Zhitomir
Red
Russians Repel Raids with Guerrilla Actions Near Front
Soviet communique reports heavy fighting west of Moscow in Smolensk and PolotskNevel sectors and along the Bessarabian border. German losses include 10 percent of aircraft. Russian guerrillas claim several hundred enemy casualties and capture of gear, with a bold river crossing attack killing 300 Nazis.
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Smolensk
Polotosk-Nevel
Moscow
Zhitomir
Kiev
Bessarabian
Stock Market Am Can And Rail and Steel Shares Mixed
A reader list shows numerous stocks with varied percentages across sectors. Strong names include Am Can, Anaconda, Boeing, Chrysler, Du Pont, General Electric, General Motors, IBM-like peers, and United Aircraft. Readings reflect mixed gains and losses with several firms posting modest percent changes.
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Rad
St S
Balt and Ohio
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Briggs Mig
Case (Ji) Co
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Cent Can
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
el Auto Lite
Gen Elect
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hercules
Illinois Central A
Nick Can
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Kresge (Ss
Lehigh Port C
Lehigh Val Coal
Lehigh Val RR
Loew's Inc
Montgom
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Ind
Stand Oil NJ
Studebaker Corp
Su Swifz and Co
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp
US Rubber
US Steel
Werner Bros Pict
West Union Tel
Woet el
Big Siew Ox
Curben Ark Nat Gas “A
Bervige
Alectric Bond
Peanroad Corp
South Penn Oi
Lovesky Wins Tall Story at Pymia Derby Greenville
Greenville July 94. Frank J. Lovesky wins the tall story contest at the Pymatuning tuning fishing derby. He receives an elastic tape measure for first prize. Judges note the prize speaks for itself. Mentions of as fish tale about a large row boat, a cement anchor, and a fish clocking 180000 miles per second.
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Greenville
Frank J. Loversky
Hera
Lovesky
Pymatuning
Obituary notices and funeral arrangements published
Obituary items list Mrs Mildred Katherine Wadding Sawyer died in Indiana Hospital at 8 15 am Wednesday with funeral set for Friday at 2 pm at 225 Church Street. Interment in Oakland Cemetery. Survived by husband Lawrence M Sawyer and three children Betty, Howard, and Lawrence Jr. Also listed are her parents Mr and Mrs F E L Wadding of Indiana and siblings. Additional notices include Elizabeth Stout of Shelocta and relatives, Franco is John Gaydosh obituary, Francois age 20 days. Also Mescora Boyle and others with funeral details and dates in Johnstown, Blairsville, and nearby areas.
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Mildred Katherine (Wadding) Sawyer
Sawyer
Indiana Hospital
Church Street
Charles Sinclair Applegath
Harry Burton Boyd
First Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
FE. L
Laura (Snyder) Wadding
Indiana
First Methodist Church
Langnam
Lawrence M. Sawyer
Auxiliary of
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary
American Legion
Indiana Salon
Sue
Misa Betty Sawyer
Howard
Lawrence Sawyer
Near
Ynatana
Harry Kuhns
Kenneth Ditch
Tide
Harry Wadding
Elizabeth Stout
Westmoreland County
Shelocta
Graceton
Charles Stout
Nemacolin
William and
Emerson Stout
Francis Jones
Portage
James Stout
Charles Trice
Mt. Pleasant
Steve Rankin
Sapulpa
Okla
Russell Shank
Robert
Henry Ashbaugh
Homer City
Robinson Funeral Home
Coral Lutheran Chapel
C. Thornton Hays
Coral Cemetery
Francois John Gaydosh
Joseph
Margaret Gaydosh
Clymer
St. Michael's Church
M. Dunsmore
Johnstown
Pouburs
Dungmore
Alexander
Elizabeth
Heron) Dunsmore
Peale, Peacock & Kerr
Carrolltown Cos
Barnesboro
Jamestown
Anna
Janet
Agnes Dunsmore
Picking Funeral Home
Somerset Street
Blossburg
Mescora (Johnston) Boyle
William Mesney Boyle
Ligewood
Edward M- Sohnaton
Blairsville
Abortion Ring Leader Moriarity Convicted in Slaying Case
Chicago reports Daniel Moriarity, 40, a former aide on the state's attorney staff, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for the death of Ada Jane Martin, 24, during an abortive conspiracy. The case ties a $7,500 payoff to fixing cases for a million-dollar abortion ring, amid bribe allegations and staff dismissals.
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Chicago
Teddy
Daniel Mortarity
Pretty Ada Jane Martin
Attoreney
Moriarity
Henry Millstone
Ada Martin
Bruno brothers denied parole in 1934 Kelayres case
Alfred and James Bruno, serving 10 to 20 year sentences for second degree murder, were refused parole by the state board of pardons for the fifth time. Their leader, Joseph J. Bruno, remains imprisoned for life. Six Democratic paraders were killed by a Bruno blast the night before a gubernatorial election in Schuylkill County near Pottsville.
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Harrisburg
Alfred
James Bruno
Kelayres
State Board of Pardons
Joseph J. Bruno
Bruno
Schuylkill County
Pottsville
Bratton Heads Rural Letter Carriers Association
James Bratton of Berwinsdale Clearfield County today became president of the Pennsylvania Rural Letter Carriers Association at its annual convention in Gettysburg. Officers elected include Milton Gallagher as vice president Harry A Barr as secretary and Austin Delauter as treasurer. The women’s auxiliary and junior branch re elected leaders Mrs John Kerr and Roger Koehler.
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Gettysburg
James Bratton
Berwinsdale
Clearfield County
Pennsylvania Rural Letter Carriers Association
Erle
Milton Gallagher
Prospect
Harry A. Barr
Raffadale
Austin Delauter
Waynesboro
John Kerr
Sandy Lake
Roger Koehler
Quakertown
Rex Rosselli 65 dies in Bloomington funeral for Cole Brothers
Rex Rosselli, 65, famed Cole Brothers Circus producer and publicity man, died Monday in Bloomington. A longtime wintering figure among aerialists and trapeze artists, he began as a Bloomington boy watching elephants and spent a near half century with leading shows.
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Bloomington
Rex Rosselli
Cole Brothers Circus
Rex
Burroughs to be Divorced in Hollywood Suit
Edgar Rice Burroughs 67, famed Tarzan creator, faces divorce suit from his wife Florence Gilbert alleging asset transfers to Burroughs Inc and stock conveyance to Emma Hulbert Burroughs, mother of his three children, with poetic dates misprinted in the record. Bombs reportedly dropped on Dundalk Harbor by an unidentified aircraft during the night.
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Los Angeles
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
Florence Gilbert
The
Screen
Burroughs
Burroughs, Inc
Emma Centennia Hulbert Burroughs
Dublin
Dundalk Harbor
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Mer Unity City
Reme _dy
Pat Hay
Stahlnecker
Henry 8. Lawrance
Stanley J. Davia
Scranton
A. Hamilton Stewart
John J. Shaw
William S. Rial
Liquor Central Board
Greensburg
Charles H. Baty
Senate
Afl
Pennsylvania
Natonal Defense
Work Projects Administration
Philip Mathews
Mathews
Summer
Clothing News
Palm Beach
Moorhead
Charles Metcalf
Clearfield Bituusinous Coal Corporation
Richard Hancock
John Steele
C. B.C. S. T. McMillen
Lewis Clark
James Pease
Ace
Vals
Owen
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