Five Pennsylvania traffic deaths on Memorial Day weekend
Pennsylvania reported 25 deaths during the long Memorial Day weekend with 22 of them from highway crashes. Victims included Earl Deighton, 66, who drowned near Erie, and four men killed in a collision near Mifflintown involving a sedan and a truck. Names include Jacob Haines, John Shelley, Roy Mertz, and Herbert Hostetler.
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New York
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Erie
Mifflintown
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Thompsontown
Roy Mertz
Mexico
Herbert Hostetler
Defense Move to Strengthen National Guard Power
Roosevelt pushes for large rearmament funds amid Europe turmoil. Senate backs a presidential reorganization shifting immigration to justice. Calls grow for a home defense council to coordinate anti-fifth column efforts across FBI, secret service, and military agencies.
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International forays by 19 in Flanders and naval air action
A brief World War II item notes 19 Allied forays against German troops and motorized columns in Flanders aided by armored and artillery support. A naval plane is credited with sinking a Nazi vessel, with the report emphasizing limited but strategic air and sea actions.
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Flanders
Oil fuss may yet be settled in Mexico City
Reports from oil circles in Mexico City suggest Mexico could reach a settlement with Cities Service to pay about 3 million for the company's Mexican holdings expropriated with other foreign interests in 1938. The Mexican ambassador hinted the government was near an agreement with another oil firm. Mexico also announced last month it settled 1.5 million with Consolidated Oil Corp Sinclair claims.
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Jame 1
Mexico
Cities Service Company
United States
Francisca Castillo Najera
Consolidated Off Corp
Sinclair
Browder Speech to Be Broadcast Despite Appeals
Despite appeals to the Federal Communications Commission a nationwide broadcast of Communist General Secretary Earl Browder before the party convention is set for tomorrow. CBS urged a revision of the communications law to prevent subservience to foreign powers. Station WCKY Cincinnati dropped from CBS during Browder's 15 minute slot. WCAU Philadelphia also declined to air the speech.
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Federal Communications Commission
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Browder
Columbia Broadcasting System
WCKY
Cincinnati
CBS
WCAU
Philadelphia
Allied Powers Tighten Struggle Across Somme Front
A new BEF front forms as the Somme battles intensify. Weygand’s line strengthens along France from Montmedy to Abbeville while British and French tanks remain secret. Berlin and Rome coordinate aims with Hungary in a widening war that could hinge on Boulogne Calais or Paris. Dior Alfieri meets Hitler in Berlin as Italian entry looms.
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Be.f
Supreme War Council
Paris
Abbeville
Weygand
Boulogne
Calais
Italy
France
Mary
Adolf Hitler
Dino Alfieri
Berlin
German Counter Attacks Morning Battle Near Somme Pargage
The report describes German attacks on the south bank near Abdheville and a renewed assault at dawn. A war ministry spokesman says the battle continues with a repulsed counter attack and French British forces fight to resist a German push and aid evacuation. A massive fleet ferries transports across the foggy Channel to salvage troops, while Dunkirk details remain sparse.
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Assaut
War Ministry
Pf Ise
High Command
Somme
Dunkerque
English
Wage order sets 27 cent hourly minimum for 11000 workers
Harrisburg reports the James administration enacts its first wage order under the 1837 women's minimum wage and hour law. The advisory board set 27 cents per hour for laundry workers, with a 90 day compliance period and possible public hearing before mandatory enforcement. Officials emphasize constitutional validity of the law.
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James
Andry
Lewis G. Hines
Labor and Industey
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Dhe
Hines
Advisory
Farle
Wever
Italian moves and Malta tensions shape war articles
In Rome and London observers note Italy leans toward Germany with a warning that future French and British gains will be resisted by arms. Editorials in International Relazioni push Italian demands, while Maltese events and Maltese arrest of Enrico Mizzi fuel Italian resentment. Gibraltar and Mediterranean control loom as negotiatings falter.
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Abbeville
Somme
Mary
Germany
International Relazioni
Italy
Britain
Enricco Mizzi
Malte
Mizzi
Malta
Mires
Arriba
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
London
Earlize
Italian denial over Roosevelt message and Vatican audience
The report states Mussolini refused or was too preoccupied to receive a message from President Roosevelt via the U S ambassador. Waldo Phillips denied asking to see the premier in Vounnt lang, saying communications should go through normal channels. Meanwhile Pope Pius XII privately received Spain's ambassador to the Holy See.
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Roosevelt
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Walam Phillips
Bee
Tater
Cope Pius XII
German claims on Dunkerque raid and air battles
German dispatches claim 49 Allied planes shot down and nine German planes missing as fighting around Dunkerque continues. They report British and French disorder, large ammunition losses, and weather hampering air activity. Italy’s entry timing is linked to Premier Mussolini’s choice.
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Brush
Duckerque
Stroet Westeraly
Dunkerque
Citywide Yearlong Campaign Against Syphilis Planned
Pittsburgh medical forces mobilize for a yearlong campaign costing about 160000 dollars to cut the syphilis rate from over 1 percent. Health Director Hope Alexander aims to test workers and urge voluntary Wasserman tests with confidential results. Indigent patients receive free care. others pay proportionally. Treatment available at central clinic or any hospital with chosen physicians.
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Pittsburgh
Hope Alexander
W. S. McEllroy
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
France Seen Doomed As Germany Expands Offensive
German forces push through Holland and Belgium with rapid conquests while plans for a major strike on France loom. Commentary says France loses coal and faces a drying out of vital supplies as Italy weighs steps and Mussolini’s stance influences allied moves.
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Germany
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Fuehrer
Holland
Belgium
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Dienst Aus Deutschland
Dunkirk Evacuations Under Fog As Gort Commands Rearguard
Allied naval guns and air forces support withdrawal and embarkation at Dunkerque while a low fog aids cover. General Lord Gort stays to lead the rear guard and save allied troops and refugees, as French and Belgian fighters push toward the coast. Belgian soldiers earn praise for fierce defense and mass disdain for King Leopold’s surrender order.
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Tomes
England
Leopold
Judas
Italy to Decide on War Entry and Trade Aids
London reports June negotiations over Italian entry to the war and the shaping of economic accords with France. Officials note preparations for Italy’s potential early entrance, with upbeat signals of a decision soon and tensions over contraband controls with Britain. Soviet pressure on the Baltic states is cited as influencing Germany and Italy’s stance.
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Ney
Italy
Foreign Office
Prenely
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Russia
Ealt
Germany
Ialy
Great Britain
Washington’s Third New Battleship Named For State
A guard prevents unauthorized photos as the New Jersey yard hosts the launch prep for Washington’s third battleship, sponsored by 15 year old Virginia Marshall of Spokane, descendant of John Marshall. The cruiser Washington becomes the Seattle. keel laid June 14 1938, to be completed with 1450 crew, 5000 mile range, 28 to 30 knot speed, part of 68 ships rushed under Roosevelt prep program. Officials present include Assistant Secretary Lewis Compton, Senate and House naval committee chairmen Walsh and Vinson, and admirals W G Dubose and Ben Morell.
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State of Washington
Virginia Marshall
Spokane
Wash
John Marshall
United States
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Seattle
Roosevelt
Miss Marshall
Lewis Compton
Walsh
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Vinson
House Naval Affairs Committee
W. G. Dubose
Ben Morell
Navy
Belgium Pavilion Closes at World’s Fair in New York
Belgium’s pavilion at the New York World’s Fair closes with no explanation as doors were not opened to visitors yesterday. A display of diamonds valued at 30 million dollars and other exhibits from Belgian colonial possessions had been shown there before closing.
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Belgium
Dies At Bottom Of Deep Well On Farm
Firemen battled for almost an hour to rescue 66 year old Earl Deighton after his wife found him submerged in a 36 foot well on the farm near here. He may have fainted or slipped in, leaving only shoe soles visible. Despite reviving efforts, he died about an hour later.
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U S Clerk Held in Britain After Embassy Row
London June 1 Tyler Kent a clerk dismissed by the United States Embassy has been retained by order of the home secretary He is detained under observation following action by American Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy in cooperation with British authorities A notice notes all geroplane contest models must be in store by June 4 at M Stewart and Company 240x
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Tyler Kent
United States
Home Secretary
U.S
Joseph P. Kennedy
Home Office
M. Stewart & Company
Pennsylvanians to Testify at Wiretap Hearing
Three prominent Pennsylvanians John Kelly Charles J Margiotti and Carl B Shelly will testify before the Senate wiretap investigation committee next week. Additional Pennsylvania witnesses are likely to be summoned. The panel heard that an agent for Frank Bielaski described Kelly as one of Philadelphia's top politicians whose talks were overheard in a hotel room.
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John Kelly
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Charles J. Margiotti
Carl B. Shelly
Harrisburg
Senate
Pensylvania
Stewart
D-Tenn
Frank B. Bielaski
New York
Kelly
William P. Maloney
Bieluski
Basil Needham
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
CCC Enrollee Dead In CPSH Crash Near Winchester
A three car crash on Route 50 about five miles west of Winchester shortly after 1 AM killed two CCC enrollees from nearby camps. Charles Cable 18 of Clearfield PA and L Efe Dawson 24 Cumberland MD died. Several others injured include Glenn A White 18 Jeannette PA Dale Hardesty and four Cumberland residents. They were treated at a Winchester hospital.
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Charles Cable
Clearfield
CCC
Luray
L. Efe Dawson
Cumberland
Glenn A. White
Jeannette
Dale Hardesty
Waynesbord
William Rogan
Herbert L. Bramble
Bud Cosgrave
Catherine Cosgrave
Uniontown Races Delayed After Heavy Rains
Uniontown dirt track auto races postponed for the second time due to hard rains. The program, once set for Memorial Day, now scheduled for July 4. Twenty five drivers entered, including a Q lap feature on the half mile course.
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Negro Shot in Pittsburgh Beefs Superintendent Wounded
Pittsburgh, June 1. Frank Ackerson, 66, superintendent of Peters Packing Company beef department, was shot and critically wounded by a heavy holdup man who Ackerson refused to identify. The bullet lodged near his spine and paralyzed his legs. He reached a hospital with his money still on him. Police have not located the assailant.
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Frank Ackerson
Peters Packing Company
Ackerson
Keespart
Treasury May balance and receipts reported in brief
Washington reports Treasury balance as of May 29 with receipts totaling 7.11 million and expenditures 14.91 million. Net balance shown as about 2.0304 billion, with a working balance of 1.3042 billion and customs receipts for the month around 25.13 million.
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Market prices and daylight saving time in newscast
Pittsburgh markets report mixed fruit and potato prices with steady to higher hog and cattle values. Maine Green Mountains Katahdins and Florida Bliss Triumphs show specific price ranges. Also note Jerusalem adopts daylight saving time until September in historic first.
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Colored films of body interiors by Atlanta doctors
Three Atlanta physicians announced a miniature color camera adapted to a cystoscope to photograph the bladder interior. Reported in the Southern Surgeon, the device may be used with other endoscopes to view head, lungs, and stomach interiors.
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Atlanta, Ga
Edgar G. Ballenger
Marold P. McDonald
Reese c. Coleman
Southern Surgeon
Americans to Leave Europe Amid Uncertain Sailings
Nearly 1,100 Americans sought passage home on the President Roosevelt liner in Galway. Passengers held tickets but unsure if they would sail as plans to move some passengers between decks were canceled without explanation. Customs searched baggage as the ship waited offshore, fueled and provisioned for a late departure under sealed orders. Overnight departures included Genoa bound crews for the Manhattan and President Harrison with about 2,000 travelers in view.
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Ireland
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Elizabeth Ellen Kennedy
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Harrison
Stock market trends ease as imponderables weigh on trading
In New York on June 1 the stock market edged lower as war uncertainties kept buyers cautious. Transfers reached about 300,000 shares, the smallest since early May, with few favorites supported amid fears Italy may side with the Nazis. Major drags included U S Steel Bethlehem United Aircraft Douglas Aircraft Lockheed Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Westinghouse Du Pont Johns Manville American Smelting Great Northern Texas Corp. Chrysler and General Motors held steady most of the day.
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Sears Roebuck
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du Pont
Johns Manville
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Texas Corp
American ‘Telephone
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Sperry
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Phelps Dodge
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Allied
Anaconda
Armolds Armstrong Clark
At! Refining
Avianon Corp
Balt
Ohio
Edlerity
Oat Bly Container Corp
Candaly
Mont Motors
Curtis
Deere and Co
del Lark
Distil Corp-Seaglay Dougles
Toly Bu
Erie
Johnstown Honors Press at Flood Plaque Ceremony
Johnstown June 1 193... Johnstown marked an innovation in journalism by dedicating a plaque to newsmen who covered the disastrous 1889 flood. Senator Elmer Thomas Dickla unveiled the memorial at the Conemaugh and Stoney Creek confluence. Charles Edward Russell of Washington DC was elected president of the Johnstown Flood Correspondents Association. Surviving members offered new membership to those who covered the 1926 flood. Frank C. Jordan of Johnstown was elected secretary treasurer.
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Elmer Thomas Dickla
Conemaugh
Stoney Creek
Pennsylvania
Ohio Valley
Frank C. Jordan
College Weather Forecast and Rainfall Report
Partly cloudy and warmer today and tomorrow. May rainfall averaged 4.25 inches but reached 5.44 inches in the section, a surplus of 1.21 inches. June 16 forecast 4.68 inches. twelve hour total 0.07 inch. Temperature readings show beading 55, high 69, low 0, humidity 89 percent, barometer 29.45 rising. Mintz says Forbes Field bouts off Pittsburgh. June 1 promoter Jake Mintz announced failure to line up opponent for Sammy Angott ends big fight plan.
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Forbes Field
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Jake Mintz
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Mvc
Sammy Tigher
Philadelphia
An- Rom
Miatz
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