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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
2
The piece argues for a bold Allied land thrust into Syria led by Britain and France to shield Turkey, secure oil routes, and deter German advances through the Levant. It discusses Allied options, Turkey’s potential tilt toward the Axis, and the peril if Syria falls to German influence.
Washington reports a quick government move to re allocate America's maritime tanker fleet to ease an East Coast oil shortage. Officials expect potential use of gasless Sundays as a conservation measure while Roosevelt seeks passage of a pipeline bill. experts doubt it will quickly improve transport, as 12 to 18 months are needed for new pipelines.
A discussion notes the Montreux convention of 1934 granting Turkey transit freedom for merchant vessels in the straits during war when Turkey is not belligerent. It recalls historical expectations of material moving to or from the Black Sea and reflects on wartime shipping norms.
Harrisburg, June 5. Governor James pledged full aid from the attorney general to probe claims by Senator Anthony Cavalcante that a Democratic leadership conspiracy exists in the General Assembly to pass favorable legislation. Cavalcante cited Melchiorre by name and pressed for investigation as the truck weight bill moved through the Senate.
The eastern oil shortage driven by wartime tanker transfers to Britain caused gasoline prices to rise to 28 cents a gallon. House Majority Leader McCormack of Massachusetts planned to push a pipelines bill by unanimous consent. J Howard Pew of Sun Oil warned that if tanker requisitions continue, limits on petroleum products along the Atlantic seaboard may be required as new ships are built.
The article notes plans to add 287 light tanks 110 medium tanks 275 scout cars and over 1 000 other vehicles for the Wlanders campaign Heavy tanks of the 68 0 ton German model remain experimental Production of heavy tanks not yet in full swing Berwick plant aims for 18 daily heavy tank output by fall The light tanks fire 40 rounds per minute from 37 mm guns carry four 30 caliber machine guns and two Tommy guns with radio and guns in turret ports Each tank costs 40 000 and promises 150 mile range at 85 mph two way radio contact with field HQ and planes
The article notes an $18,000 yearly salary for Superior Court terms of ten years. Judge Carr, aged 56, of Uniontown, was elected to a Fayette County Court of Common Pleas ten-year term in 1937. It mentions Judge Musmanno, a former legislator in 1928 and 1830, author of a bill ending Coal and Iron Company Police, elected to Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in 1832 and reelected in 1933 for a ten-year term.
The grand jury reports names and charges including John Liptak Avonmore for morality offense John Kanyan Black Lick fraudulent conversion Harvey S McKay North Zant larceny John Mennegatti Taelin assault and battery Joseph Jannis alias Joseph Yan usewicz Rossiter robbery Boyd McKnight Indiana fraudulent conversion Grant Heal Johnstown assault and battery Charles Bernini Black Lick statutory rape Fear Horchak Homer City illegal sale of liquor
The commission pushed for a regional shipping pool to aid defense and British aid programs. Atlanta and Gulf coast steamship operators would turn over half their tonnage. About 126 ships totaling 750000 tons serve two coastwide services. A further 375000 tons would raise pool tonnage to roughly 1875000. Two weeks earlier about 1500000 tons were lined up, including nearly 600000 tons of refugee foreign gjos.
Washington reports that 11 sites have been chosen for 28 new army cantonments to expand housing for about 3,000,000 troops. If expansion continues, the High Command would raise capacity to 2,800,000 men. Government moves also push for increased farm production to meet defense needs and monitor dairy and other food supplies amid rising prices.
Floodwaters swept John Lacey of Unontown into Hed Stone Creek where he drowned. John Savage of Mt Sterting died from injuries after an old brick building collapsed due to torrential rains. four companions escaped. Harold Satten of McKeesport likely drowned after being swept from his stalled car on Route 51 near Spillway Lake. Two trainmen were slightly injured in a derailment on a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line near Carnely. Track washouts blocked branch lines of several railroads in Fayette County. Water reached seven to eight feet in Daisytown and Granville as residents moved furniture to upper floors.
Reports say troops are moved in Palestine Iraq and Cyprus with heavy reinforcement in days. France sends Pierre Bolson to Vichy while Weygand meets amid worsening Franco British ties. Diplomatic circles claim Hitler seeks a Europe Africa League of Nations with France as a peace link to the Americas, though no confirmation exists.
CIO lumber workers strike threats loom in the Pacific Northwest while the labor mediation board presses for settlement in wage disputes affecting 400,000 miners across seven Appalachian states. Southern operators resist eliminating the 40 cent differential, and a Cleveland Aluminum Company strike was postponed as unions threaten walkouts.
York June 4 Arthur James a noted but private financier and yachtsman died at Harkness Pavilion after a life of immense wealth and influence His fortune once estimated at 360 million dollars stemmed from copper silver and gold mines and railroad holdings He sailed the world twice and once completed a New York to Gibraltar voyage under his own helm
A dense roster of stocks and corporate names appears, listing Am Chem Am Can Am and For Pow Am Rad and St 8 Am Smelt Tel and Tel Atch T and 3 F many manufacturing and transportation firms including Bethlehem Steel Boeing Dow Jones peers and utilities such as Texas Corp United Aircraft and US Steel, amid a likely market table entry with percent figures and a closing line 2 1% 3644.
Four demonstrations on shaping and pruning Christmas trees scheduled tomorrow in the county. 8:30 at Musser Forest Nursery on Clymer road, 10:30 at M.C. Stewart near Brush Valley, 1:30 at C. L. Hudson near Willett, 3:30 at Samuel Dible near Parkwood. W W Simonds, Extension forester at Penn State, will show pruning for thicker evergreens for future sale. Indiana leads state in Christmas tree growing per County Agent J. W. Warner.
Butler June 5 The American Bantam Car Company announced receipt of an 804141 contract from the War Department for reconnaissance trucks boosting its orders to about 63 million dollars President Francis H Fenn said the largest orders call for 4200 reconnaissance trucks and parts plus substantial British war orders with production to begin in September He noted the company will profit this year for the first time since 1986.
Machinists at the Bethlehem plant demand $1.18 an hour with double time for overtime, while operators offer no more than 61.19 per hour and time and a half overtime under a coastwide Master Shipyard contract. The machinists had previously earned $1 per hour with double overtime.
At Indiantown Gap, the 26th Division tests battlefield conditions with simulated attacks on Cherry Hill near Mt Gretna as Umpires tally five percent casualties and praise morale despite heavy rain and mud. Units from the 8th Division and 104th Cavalry adjust to new geography while Maj. Gen. Edward Martin notes the plan aims to mirror wartime conditions and provide variety for enlisted men.
Seven leaders of a two month strike of service employees at West Penn Hospital were convicted yesterday for contempt of court by violating an anti picketing injunction. Each faces up to 100 dollar fine and 15 days in jail, sentence postponed pending a new trial motion. Defendants are Pittsburgh residents led by David Kanes, president of District 3 of the State, County and Municipal Workers union.
MBE Sarah Ellen Reed of West Lebanon died at 10 15 p m Wednesday at her nephew S J Holsteins home at 92 she was a former Methodist Church of Indiana member her husband J M Reed and her only child Bulotta are deceased Funeral services will be at West Lebanon Methodist Church at 2 00 p m EST Saturday. Joseph DeFerris died at 2 45 p m Wednesday at his home 43 Walnut trees Homer City. The body was removed to Robinson Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are in complete.
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