Hollywood clashes in court over debts and divorce
Arthur John Barrymore headlines a day of court action with creditors and a high profile divorce suit by director Frank Borzage. Hal Roach testified in an $80,000 breach case tied to a failed Italian venture. Comedian George Jessel won a $3,600 commission dispute. Barrymore disclosed debts of $68,000 and fluctuating weekly income as he explained living expenses and the mystery of his finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Johnarrymore
Hal Roach
Renato Senise
Vittoria Mussolini
Roach
Italy
Senise
U.S
Ernest R. Utley
Tumorrow
Dolores Costello Vruwink
Barrymore
Pan American Talks Aim to Unite Against European Disruption
At the Havana conference the American republics pledged joint economic defense against European market shifts and agreed on continental unity. Hull, returning from the event, stressed solidarity and readiness for action, while German sources urged that fifth column fears misstate British and Japanese influence and claimed Germany has no Western Hemisphere designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Hull
United States
Miami
Argentina
Balin
Great Britain
South America
Japan
Balkans
Tokyo
Fuhrer
Adolf Hitler
Hermann Goering
Germany
Factory blaze near Camden prompts search efforts
Mrs Kobus directed search parties through the heat to reach ruins as soon as safe, aided by guards patrolling the area to prevent looting. Officials from the paint and polish maker played down sabotage rumors, though Mrs Kobus left open the possibility. The plant sits near the Camden entrance to the Delaware River bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Kobus
Mellon Home Donated to Pennsylvania College for Women
The $780000 mansion of the late Andrew Mellon and seven acres were given to the Pennsylvania College for Women. Paul Mellon donated the property to honor his father, a Pittsburgh financier and former secretary of the treasury. The 30 room mansion with indoor pool, bowling alleys and tennis courts becomes part of a nine acre campus adjoining the Mellon estate in East End. The college, one of the nation’s finest liberal arts schools for women, has 325 students and will use the site for art, music and literature studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Andrew Mellon
Pennsylvania College For Women
Mellon
East End
Paul Mellon
Treasury
Court of St. James
Census lists 25 biggest U S cities for 1940
Census counters outline the 25 largest cities for 1940 with 19 of 26 rankings changed since 1930. Houston and Denver enter the list replacing Jersey City and Portland while Philadelphia Cleveland St Louis and other cities show declines. Preliminary order lists New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles and others with Houston at 21st and Denver at 26th.
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Washington
Dilly
America
Houston
Texas
Denver
Colo
Jersey City
N. J
Portland
Ore
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Newark
Rochester
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Buffalo
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Seattle
Louisville
Fire destroys Camden factory. dozens homeless in blast
A five story Camden chemical plant exploded after a heat induced blast. Fire spread to 20 surrounding houses as flames raged nine hours. About 150 of 439 workers were present at the time. Red Cross and other groups assisted as volunteers cared for families made homeless.
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Hollingshead
United States Navy
R. M. Bagley
Red Cross
Naval Reserve Armory
Camden
Satnee
Illicit Still Decline Noted By Pennsylvan ia Officials
Harrisburg reports show a steady drop in illegal stills since repeal. In 1937 authorities seized 338 stills with 140 gallon capacity on average. last year 238 stills were seized with 45 gallon average. Cooperation with federal agents helps trace raw materials. a 150 and 50 gallon haul in Franklin County was the largest uncovered since repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Liquor Control Board
Clyde BE. Smith
Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement
Forn Gtance
J. H. Reiter
Liquor Board
Franklin County
U. S
Shirley J. Zarger
Worst Camden fire displaces hundreds of residents
A massive early blaze at the R. M. Hollingshead Company plant spread to about 60 nearby homes in Camden. Around 230 people were officially counted as homeless, with 200 housed in the naval militia armory dormitories and 37 guests in a hotel. Red Cross volunteers and militia provided meals and registration as authorities sought missing relatives, including Laura Jakubowski and three other girls from the Polish shop. Furniture for nameless families was stored in the convention hall while permanent housing was arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
R. M. Hollingshead Company
Naval Militia Armory
Campbell Soup Company
Red Cross
John Jakubowski
Laura
Agnes Miller
Bessie Busa
Hida Babcock
Hollingshead
Convention Hall
Defense debate on draft limits and Guard call gains support
Debate over a draft reform moves forward as supporters and opponents back a plan by Senator Austin Reve to register men 18 to 64 with 21 to 45 subject to selection. General Marshall urged four divisions training at Fort Bliss Fort Lewis and allied centers, saying paper plans won t suffice for national security. House hearings on the conscription bill continue with divergent witnesses urging changes.
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Austin Reve
National Guard
Philippines
Army High Command
Craige C. Marshall
Staf
Senate Military Committee
Army
Fort Nix
NM. J
Fort Lewis
Wash
Marshall
Roosevelt
Sheppard
Bridges
New Eurpshire
Gureey
South Dakota
Thomas
Idaho
Minton
D-Ind
Lee
D-Okla
Four Pennsylvania congressmen split on conscription drive
Washington July 31 only four of ten Pennsylvania congressmen favor national conscription. Moser Flannery Eberharter and Faddis support compulsory military training in some form, Tibbet opposes now, Rodgers Fenton Kinzer and Gerlach undecided. Britain reports Bremen radio off air as gas mask warnings persist. raids and air activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Congress
Guy L Moser
J. Harold Flannery
Herman P. Eberharter
Charles J. Fad¢is
Harve Tibbet
Robert L. Rodgers
Ivor D. Fenton
R. Roland Kinzer
Charles L. Gerlach
James J. Davis
Moser
Sas
Flannery
Faddis
Tibbett
Rodgers
Fenton
Kinzer
Gerlach
International tensions and Allied summits loom large
Sardinia may join Spain in a possible move to seize Gibraltar as Europe's upheaval intensifies. Romania’s Foreign Minister Manoilescue vowed a hard bargain over Bulgaria and Hungary territories, hinting at population exchanges rather than large land transfers. The Havana conference united the Americas against aggression, with Hull calling it a success. In London, German bombers hit shipping off southeast England amid persistent aerial raids, met by British fighters and reports of inland bomb blasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Robert Leslie Craigie
Lord Halifax
Bremen
Germany
John Anderson
England
Wales
Sardinia
Gibraltar
Romania
Mihail Manoilescue
Bulgaria
Hungary
Manoilescue
Havana
Americas
Argentina
IT. S
Cordell Hull
London
Britain
Smith Critiques Democratic Shift Amid 1940 Nomination
Smith, departing his party at the 1938 convention, argues Willkie’s Philadelphia nomination reflects a Democratic system altered by a minority bloc. He traces liberal roots to Roosevelt and Lehman, denounces New Dealers, laments Jeffersonian principles torn apart, and claims Roosevelt’s third-term nomination marked a final straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin Roosevelt
Herbert Lehan
Smith
Willkie
Philadelphia
Mr. Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Navy plans and army arms push for two ocean navy
Admiral Stark outlined a $936 million Navy share and a goal of 200 combat ships in four years with six to seven years for full completion. Testimony described new carriers and light cruisers, a need for 31 new ordinance plants, doubled armor output and a cheaper semi automatic rifle proposed by Winchester as an Army Marine option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
S. M. Robinson
Bureau of Ships
Alleghenies
W. R. Furlong
Weather toll reports drownings across several towns
A malformed report lists several drowning deaths including Liam Kresvich nine Oakmont, Carl Rusge 14 Oakmont, Anthony Trinai 31 Philipsburg, Jane Andrews Manchester, Dauphin County, John Smith 19 near Canonsburg after a Picnic lunch. Heat deaths include Maleehi Clagr Holidaysburg, Edward J. Dugan 78 Erie County, Nicoll Gcapino 85 Philadelphia, Batista Zanetti 45 Philadelphia and Mrs Mae Kape Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam Kresvich
Carl Rusgelauer
Oakmont
Anthony Trinai
Philipsburg
N_ 1
Euston
Georgia Jane Andrews
Manchester
Dauphin County
John Smith
Canonsburg
Maleehi Clagr
Holidaysburg
Edward J. Dugan
Erie County
Nicoll Gcapino
Red Cross Keeps Constant Aid to Europe Across War
The American Red Cross rushes about 850000 pounds of supplies daily to Europe and has not lost a cargo in 11 months of war. Since the conflict began it has used 145 ships to move nearly 8 million dollars in food clothing medical supplies ambulances and field hospitals to England France Belgium the Netherlands Norway Finland Poland and Luxembourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
England
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Norway
Finland
Poland
Luxembourg
New York
Red Cross
Jersey City
Europe
Germany
Halifax
Vichy
Paris
Switzerland
Holland
Grain and meat markets show mixed July activity
Chicago notes a decline in corn prices as moisture across the belt weakens demand. Sept and Dec corn hold near 62 and 57.5 cents. Wheat trades 1/4 to 3/8 lower to higher. Pittsburgh hogs mostly lower, with varying weights and price ranges. Cattle and calf sales slow. sheep and lambs mixed with multiple price bands across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Chicago
Man Dies While Hunting Cat In Harrisburg
Fifty year old Francis F.E. Beck of Middletown died in Harrisburg Hospital after breaking through a barn loft floor while searching for his pet cat. The incident occurred yesterday in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Francis FE. Beck
Middletown
Harrisburg Hospital
State U S TIFF Delays Civil Service Jobs in PA
In Harrisburg on July 31 a dispute between state and federal authorities over funding for civil service tests delays the replacement of about 500 provisional workers in Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation bureau. The workers were hired daily outside the merit system and were to be replaced by those passing competitive exams. Officials seek money to hold new exams. the Social Security board has refused since January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Acual
Pennsylvania
Unemployment Compensation Bureau
Federal Social Security Board
P. Stephen Stahlacker
Unemployment's Compensation Bureau
Board of Review
Stahmnecker
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Lewis G. Hines
Social Security Board
Hines
High figure recruiting set record in July
Philadelphia July 31 army navy and marine corps offices report new monthly recruiting highs. The army tallies 800 applications beating June’s 783, the navy 636 surpassing 633, and the marine corps 121 breaking all prior records for a July month.
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Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Stock market roundup shows wide swings across many firms
AP reports chaotic trading with Am Can Am Comy and Alco among 95 percent shifts while Am Tel and Tel rises to 162 percent. Anaconda and Atch T and SFP post double digit gains. Am Rad and St S at 6 percent. The ticker lists dozens of names including Boeing Budd Caluynet Canad Pacific Ches and Ohio Chrysler Gen Motors GE and others. In Erie July 3 coroner probes death of Patrick Cronin 72 after a hospital stay for injuries from a fight with another inmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alco
Anaconda
Ad Refining
Bald Loco Ct
Balt and Ohio
Bendix Axial
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Briggs Mtg
Caluynet and
Hee
Canad Pacific
Cerro de Pas
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Column
el Coml
United Gas Imp US Rubber
Us& Steel
Warner Brow Plet West Union Tel West el and
Mfg
Woolworth
Yellow Tr
Youngst
Curb— Agro Supply Ark Nat Gas “A” Cities Service
iNew el Bond and
Share
Penmoad Corp
Erie
W. G. Stroble
Patrick Cronin
Nome For the
Fred Doolittle
AT&T mobilizes network for war-time footing
New York July 30 The American Telephone and Telegraph Company and its Bell System subsidiaries have placed the nation's telephone network on a virtual war-time footing in six weeks. Guards at vital points, restricted plant access, and forbidding plant photography are among measures. Emergency power plants and 24 hour staffing, including armed personnel, have been added to ensure continuity of service. Portable short wave radio equipment and gas pressurization for cables are expanding to deter sabotage. The company works with Army and Navy on telephony needs at aviation fields, posts, and naval bases with alternative routes under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
ALT. & T
Bell System
FBI
Army
Navy
Parking fine totals for Israel Eisner in Pittston
In Pittston on July 31 the overtime parking charge against Israel Eisner of Scranton totaled 50 dollars in fines plus 32.50 dollars in costs. Alderman Michael A. Grace said Eisner ignored summons for a hearing and noted most costs cover expenses to send a constable to Scranton on three attempts to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Israel Eisner
Scranton
Michael A. Grace
Eisner
Obituary notices from Nicktown area and beyond
Obituary items report Sylvis H Morris 38 of Nicktown dying after an operation at Spangler Hospital. He leaves widow Sabina and children Hilda Betty Leona Shirley Ronald Donna Jean, mother Anna Morris, three brothers and four sisters. Additional obituaries cover Mary Thomason Culliver Jennie M Truby and William H Meckley, with funeral details, officiants, and interment in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvis H. Morris
Spangler Hospital
Henry and
Anna
Jones) Morris
Nicktown
Sabina (Schirf) Morris
Hilda
Betty
Leona
Shirley
Ronald
Donna Jean
Anna (Jones) Morris
Robert P
Ebensburg
Stanton R
Indiana
Merton
Alverda
Florence Cochran
New Bethelehem
Iona Clark
Denver
Colo
Tessie Sloan
New Bethlehem
Nellie Cribbs
Hartford
Conn
John Kennedy
Lloyd Cemetery
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John Barrymore
R. M. Hollingshead, Jr
College
South Jersey
Delaware River
Charles Berman
David B. Robinson
Colingswood
Roy Goebel
Laurel Springs
Elmer Barrett
Barrett
Herg
Campen
Hemisphere
Alonve
Wittsburgh
Hones
Mary Thomason Culliver
Church of the Living God
J. M. Gerideau
Oakland Cemetery
Jennie M. Truby
Stillman A. Foster
United Presbyterian Church
Brushvalley United Presbyterian Cemetery
William
Meckley
Clear Reid County
John
Elizabeth (Snyder) Meckley
Hin Canoe Township
Virging Stevens
Bessie Gearheart
Cherry Corner
Carey Ere
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