Leningrad's Defenses and War Strategy Analyzed
The piece surveys Leningrad as a vital Soviet port and industrial hub, its potential capture threatening Baltic access and Stalin line integrity. It outlines possible German turning movements, red defense plans, and a proposed fallback route via the Volkhov river and Pskov sector, with a correction noting Elmer H Smith's proper candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Laningrad
Fha Csara
Leningrad
Russia
Baltic
Soviet Union
Stalin Line
Smelensk Arta
Germany
Kronstadt
Bolshevists
Volkhoy River
Lake Ladoga
Lenin—grad
Volkhov
Novgorod
Pskoy
Pskov
Smolensk
Volga
Rail Labor in Deadlock Over Working Rules
Chicago July 3 Labor talks between railroad management and unions collapsed over revisions to working rules. Officials turned the dispute to the National Railway Mediation Board while seeking a multi million dollar wage increase for about 1 150 000 workers. Managers aimed to cut costs by changing conditions and pay structures, while unions warned the plan would leave workers at the mercy of management and undermine Railway Labor Act benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Railway Mediation Board
Organized Labor
F. C. Gurley
State aids 1400 districts receive 1939 40 transportation funds
Auditor General F Clair Ross approves 1,090,337 in state aid for transportation of pupils across Indiana County and 28 districts. Final 46 percent of total 2,376,820 due last September, with 54 percent settled last December. Indiana County distribution lists many townships and boroughs with specific amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
F. Clair Ross
Indiana County
Center
Armstrong
Banks
Black Lick
Brush Valley
Burrell
Canoe Ind
Cherry Hill
Clarksburg Ind
Conemaugh
N. Mahoning
E. Wheatfield
Grant
Greene
Jacksonville Boro
Montgomery
Pine
Rayne
Smnicksburg Boro
Washington
So. Mahoning
West Lebanon Ind
W. Mahoning
Relief Applicants to Be Required to Testify They're Patriotic
Harrisburg July 3 relief applicants in Pennsylvania will be required to sign a statement testifying to their patriotism before receiving pay. The policy, part of a three point program, targets subversive acts after the law’s effective date. County boards will apply the standards if the State Assistance Board approves wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Howard L. Russell
Thas
State Assistance Board
Russell’s Department
Claude T. Rene
James
State aid approved for 1938 40 school year funds
Auditor General Ross today approved 5 159 055 in state aid for public schools during 1938 40. Of this 1 753 835 goes to first class districts in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with the rest shared by 277 second and third class districts. Payments, overdue since early this year, finalize settlements delayed by funding shortages. Indiana County entries show 6 329 40 to Center Township and 7 514 16 to Indiana Borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
G. Harold Wagher
Mellon Securities Corporation
F. Clair Ross
J. Paul Pedigo
James
Ross
The
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Indiana County
Center
Indiana Borough
Mystery Ship Venezuela Declared Lost by Sweden
Swedish officials in Stockholm ruled the cargo passenger liner Venezuela as lost with eight passengers and 41 crew after a two month investigation. The 6,991 ton vessel vanished from Gothenburg to Rio de Janeiro with no wreckage or hostile action found and no storms reported along the North Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stockholm
Venezuela
Gothenburg
Rio de Janeiro
North Atlantic
Aged Missing Inmate Found Near Ridgway
Casmiro Bartoletti, 60, of Caldonia Elk County, a missing inmate from Ridgway Hospital, was found three miles south of Ridgway after five days and nights in the Woodlands living on blackberries and teaberries. He said he wandered within 15 miles of Ridgway since escaping last Saturday while en route to his home 30 miles east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Ridgway Hospital
Here
Woodlands
Casmiro Bartoletti
Caledonia
Elk County
Caves
Bartoletti
Four Thousand Thirty Eight Men for August Draft
The U S Army asks Pennsylvania to send 4038 men to examination stations between August 18 and 29 for physical examinations. Participants include 378 white and 250 Negro men. Stations are in Philadelphia Scranton Wilkes Barre Harrisburg Williamsport Altoona Erie and Pittsburgh. F B Read The Gazette Classified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
U. S. Army
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Hartisburg
Williamsport
Altoona
Erie
Pittsburgh
Dutch East Indies Pilots Praise American Warplanes
A Dutch naval air arm officer writes from New York to praise American aircraft such as Glenn Martins and Brewster Buffaloes, noting East Indies pilots trained in modern tactics, the growing US aid, and their readiness to join RAF actions in Europe against Germany. He recalls past Nazi deception and expresses confidence that Allied odds will be more even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Soesterdijk
Dutch
Naval Air Arm
England
RAF
NEA
Indiana Evening Gazette
New York
Far East
Dutch East Indies
Netherlands Island
Japan
East Indies
Europe
Indies
United States
Curtiss
Netherlands East Indies
Leutenants
Leutenant
Royal Dutch Air Force
Grain market edges higher on cautious demand and legislation
Chicago July 31 Wheat and corn opened near steady, with slight declines for September contracts while December futures eased modestly. Produce demand remained moderate with apples and potatoes quoted in multiple regional basket and bag prices, noting Virginia and Maryland Cobbler and Idaho long whites among listed varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Austin May Not Be Ghost Town Reopens Mill Decision
Austin residents in Potter County, once devastated by a 30 year old flood that killed 60, await a verdict on Bayless Pulp and Paper mill. The dam failure led to a long receivership and closure last September, threatening the town’s revival or final demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Potter County
Bayless Pulp and Paper Corporation
Italy joins German effort on eastern front zone
The Rome government says Italy's expeditionary corps has reached its zone of assembly on the eastern front to fight with Germany against the Soviets. Moscow reports German air raids on Leningrad were beaten off in three attempts. The Red army reports heavy overnight fighting in Porkiniov Novi Zhe v Smolensk and Zhitomir with no major changes in lines. Hopkins and Stalin reportedly continue discussions in Moscow about Soviet supplies and American support against Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Moscow
Leningrad
Red Army
Porkiniov
Novarzhev
Smolensk
Zhitomir
Harry S. Hopkins
Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Hopkins
Stalin
U. S
Hitler
Altemyst
Iloscow
Howkins
Kremlin
Japan faces pressure as Tutuila bombing strains ties
Washington reports say Japan may allow some United States bound vessels to port despite asset freezes. More than 40 Japanese ships had waited off coasts. Tatuta Maru docked late in San Francisco. Divergent views hold Japan risking reprisals or awaiting further U.S. moves while Panama trade is halted as Japan suspends exports due to canal restrictions.
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Washington
U. S
China
Japan
State Department
United States
San Francisco
Honolulu
Seattle
Los Angeles
Far East
Panama
Commerce Department
Republic of Panama
Panama Canal
A Department
Republic
Tayko
Pacific
Young Woman Fatally Hurt by Truck Near Latrobe
Evelyn Nichols, 21, of New Derry was fatally injured when a truck swerved across the highway and struck her near Latrobe. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle yesterday.
Obituaries for Robert E. Brown and Nelson A. Overdorf
Robert E. Brown 48 a Rossitci Coal mine checkweighman and World War veteran dies of heart condition after seven months illness. He is survived by wife Arminta, one son Robert, three brothers and a sister. Funeral tomorrow at Circle Hill Cemetery. Nelson A. Overdorf 83 a Brush Valley native dies of heart attack in Johnstown after breakfast. Survived by five children including Dr Don Overdorf and Eliot Overdorf. Funeral Saturday at H M Picking and Son Funeral Home with interment at Grandview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Brown
Circle Hill
Rossitci
Clearfield Eslumingus, Coal Corporation
Eurly
Punxsutowney
William and Saran (Staples) Brown
England
Arminta Thomas
Flo
Robert
Theodore Brown
Commodore
Thomas Brown
Punxputawney
Phil . Brown
Cleveland
Ord
Dina Ribbon
Reading
Nelson A. Overdorf
Brush Valley
Johnstown
John Strank
Jacob and
Marie (McNutt) Overdorf
Lorain Steel Company
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Elmer H Smith
Montgomery Township
Canoe
Cherry Hill Boro
Clarksburg
Ind
Clymer Boro
Creekside
E. Mahoning
Georgeville
Glen Campbell
Homer City
Marion Center
No. Mahoning
Flumville
Saltsburg
Shelocta
Smicksburg
Mahoning
West Mahoning
West Wheatfield
White
Young
Sevsong
Russell
Bureau of Elections
Supreme
Superior Courts
Supreme Court
Samuel E. Shull
Monroe
W. Russell Car
Fayette
Earl V. Compton Dauphin
William MM. Parker
Venango
Superior Court
M. A Musmannyo
Allegheny
Paul W. Mahady
Westmoreland
Chas. BE
Kenworthey
Arthur C. Dale
Centre
S. M. O'lfara
Waleter J. Kress
William J. Hamilton Jr
Cabi
Walter G. Scott
Hamilton
Revenue
Joseph N. Pew
Republican Party
Scott
Roger W. Rowland
New Castle
A. Hamilton Stewart
John J. Shaw
Col
C. M. Wilhelm
W. Wheatfield
Buffington
By Gant. “J. van Soesterdijik
Royal Netherlands Navy
Bandoeng
Java
Royal Netherlands
Palm Beach
Moorhead
Keep
Indiana
West Virginia Duchess
Maryland Duchess
Pennsylvahia Gravensteins
Stearly
Virginia
Maryland
Bliss
Emile
N. St. B. Indiana
Morgan S. Kaufman
Justles
J. Warren Davis
Kaufman
Alcoa
Rad St.s
Anaconda
Air Refining
Bald Leco
Balt & Ohio Bendix Aviat Boke Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs M's
Budd Mig
Ches & Ghio
Crysler Carp
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
Y Central RR
North Ameria
Northern Pacific Tin Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Penn RR Ady
Pullman
Radio Corp of Am
Reading Co
Repab Steel
Reynolds Sob
Sears Roe
Elec
Pennroad Corp Ag
Wunnerss
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