Dutch Japanese oil talks move toward crisis in East Indies
In a lengthy analysis by Dewitt Mackensie, Fred Vander ah recounts H. J. Van Mook’s reply to Japan's trade demands via Kenkichi Yoshizawa. The Dutch promise limited rubber, tin, copra to allies and deny Germany, while Japan’s access faces limits and potential escalation if East Indies supplies shift the war's balance. The piece links to Near East headlines and Japan's pressure on Indies as a possible flashpoint with Britain and the United States. It traces the 1940-1941 tug of war from Winkelmann’s ceasefire to Kobayashi's Tokyo return after an October pact allowing oil exports.
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East Indies
H. J. van Mook
Wilhelmina
Balivia
Japan
Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Near East
United States
Indies
Germany
Hitler
Melmuth .Wohlthal
Henri Gerard Winkelman
Netherlands
Dutch East Indies
Ichiro Kobayashi
Toyo
van Mook
Kobayashi
Tokyo
Joker
Mine Layer Goes Down Ways at Philadelphia Navy Yard
The United States Navy launched its first purpose built mine layer, a 6,000 ton vessel named Terror, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The ship is ahead of schedule with completion targeted for September 1, 1641, and may enter service a year early. Navy plans show ten mine layers in service or under construction across Pacific yards.
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Philadelphia
United States Navy
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Pacific Coast Yards
Dutch East Indies Talks Collapse Over High Stakes
The passage describes protracted negotiations between Japanese envoys and Dutch officials over East Indies resources. Delays stemmed from Tokyo statements seen as slights to the Dutch queen. By May 14, Japan pressed for harsh terms, while Van Mook insisted that East Indies wealth stay under Dutch control and not reach Germany, London, or Washington.
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Kobayashi
Yoshizawa
Batavia
Tokyo
London
Eleo N. van Kleffens
Washington
Manila
East Indies
British Malaya
Australia
United States
Japan
van Mook
Flag Day Area college athlete and student leader obituary
Flag Day High School, Juniata Academy, Juniata College, Susquehanna University, University of North Carolina and University of Pittsburgh student was prominent in football, baseball, basketball and track. He led the Literary Society and YMCA and served as Class President of the Dramatic Club and earned a degree.
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Juniata Academy
Juniata College
Susquehanna University
University of North Carolina
University of Fittsburgh
Dramatic Club
Cavalcante to Be First Witness in Legislature Probe
Harrisburg June 6 A legislative committee investigating a criminal conspiracy to favor certain groups in the General Assembly invited Senator Anthony J. Cavalcante to be the first witness at the opening hearing. Cavalcante authored the accusations on the Senate floor and was absent when the committee was formed.
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Cavalcante
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Anthony J. Cavalcante
D. Fayette
State Senate
George B. Stevenson
James
Claude T. Reno
Uniontown
Democratic Party
Harry Shapiro
Leo A. Achterman
House
Fayette
Pennsylvania
Prominent Somerset Educator and Veteran Passes Mentioned
A. B. at Juniata College is described as a teacher by profession. He has served as Register of Wills of Somerset County, is a World War veteran, holds a Reserve Corps commission, and holds multiple national roles in the American Legion and education groups. He is married to Martha Cupp with two children and resides on West Union Street in Somerset.
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Juniata College
Register of Wills
Somerset County
Reserve Corps
American Legion Forty
National Education Association
American Legion National Defense Committee
Martha Cupp
West Union Street
Somerset
Police Civil Service Plan Details Expanded
The article outlines a proposed police civil service system with a three member initial commission. Two members may not hold public office. Terms staggered at two, four, and six years, six-year later. Members unpaid. expenses covered. Commission organizes within ten days, drafts rules, eligibility standards, and practical police exams. Written tests follow physical tests. Vacancies from top three eligibles. six-month probation. Emergency appointments possible with non-competitive testing during list unavailability. competitive exams within three weeks. Chief’s appointment requires only a non-competitive exam.
Mediation board bids on several Western strikes and wage talks
The mediation board reconfirmed peace formulas amid CIO United Mine Workers and CIO UAW strikes. It backed a 7 1/2 cent wage rise for IWA workers, proposed uniform Appalachian pay, and urged acceptance to avert larger walkouts. North American Aviation halted production as 11,500 workers joined the idle list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
United Mine Workers
Pacific Northwest
United Automobile Workers (Cio
North American, Aviation Corp
Inglewood
Calif
Philip Murray
North American Aviation Company
AFL
Elmer Freitag
Uaw-Cio
United States
Great Britain
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Teamsters Union
Detroit
Minister Maines to Lead Carthage Christian Church
The minister arriving from Butler University and Yale University brings a broad background with pastorates in New England and the Midwest. He will fill the vacant pulpit left February 1 after Rev. R. B. Hart departed for Butler Christian Church. Interim speakers included Raymond Christy and J. W. Everett while the auditorium is redecorated and new carpeting is being installed ahead of his first Sunday.
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Butler University
Yale University
New England
Midwest
Carthage Christican
The
Christian Church
R. B. Hart
Butler Christian Church
Raymond Christy
J. W. Everett
Maines
Teachers Foresee Shortage From Selective Service Pull
Front page notes a looming teacher shortage as Selective Service and National Defense pull more men from schools. Willis E Pratt of Erie County predicts scarcity, possibly requiring teachers from other states. Rural schools feel the impact first, with housing projects and a surge of new children stressing capacity.
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Haas
Willis E. Pratt
Erie County
Erie City
Dr. Haas
C. W
McNary
Forces Near Syria Evade Nazi Troop Report Denials
International notes state Syria lies within 60 miles of Trans-Jordan while France and Germany deny Nazi troop presence. A German radio Beirut broadcast claims British forces plan to land in the region, signaling heightened wartime tension.
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Trans-Jordan
Syria
Beirut
Palestine
Berlin
Lebanon
London
Britain
Middle East
Hitler
Scotland
Ware Hospital at Indiantown gains in toughened 28th Division
June 6 report from Indiantown Gap notes Pennsylvania's 28th Division, now 13 000 strong, has grown tougher through 13 weeks of training. Major General Edward Martin says weather no longer skews health, compares troops to the World War Iron Division, and outlines progress, construction, and upcoming mass training march toward a target strength of 22 000.
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Indiantown Gap
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
Pershing
Marne
Martin
Training and games outline for 28th Division at Fort Meade
The report covers wholesale indoor training begun 13 weeks after camp open, rain day schedules by General Martin, and Army manual briefings on hygiene and courtesy. It notes four bands contending for the Col Edward Hubbs Trophy next Monday, including the 107th Field Artillery Band. Softball finals were rained out with finals to be played when grounds dry. Fort Meade observers to Virginia for 44th Division war games. seven infantry and four artillery umpire teams reported to Fort Meade for maneuvers.
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Martin
Edward Hubbs
107Th Field Artillery
108Th
108Th Artillery
103Rd Medical Regiment
James 5. Williams
112Th Infantry
Virginia
Infantry
Field Artillery
Fort Meade
Philadelphia backdrop to wage bill tied to payroll rise
In Philadelphia a meeting of CIO State County and Municipal workers backs a bill in the Legislature for a $1,380 annual salary increase. The announcement notes a change in dress code with blue neckwear and gold lettering as part of the event.
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Philadelphia
CIO
Obituary for Jamee Thomas Sheasley prominent farmer dies
Jamee Thomas Sheasley a lifelong resident and farmer dies at 11 15 p m in Shelocta R D 2 He was born August 1664 and was a member of Mount Zion Methodist Church Surviving are five daughters four sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Also survived by a sister and two half sisters Funeral services at West Lebanon Methodist Church at 2 00 p m Saturday with Rev Jacob I Brown officiating Interment in West Lebanon Cemetery Friends may call at the Holstein home until 1 00 p m
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Lebanon
Methodist Church of Indiana
West Labanon Methodist Church
Jacob I. Brown
West Lebanon
Holstein
Jamee Thomas Sheasley
Shelocta
R. D
Samuel
Mary
Hileman) Sheasley
Mount Zion
C. D. Haney
Leechburg
Warren Sheasley
Anderson, Ind
Irwin Sheagley
Elderton
Mary Smith
Ovie Me- Whoos
Mamis Williams
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
J. S. Brown
Elderton Cemetery
Flood damaged western Pennsylvania towns slowly mend
Pittsburgh news reports June floods receded as 2000 H C Frick coal miners returned to work in Fayette County. WPA and Red Cross aided homeless in five counties. Brazwell lacked water after a broken main. Two flood victims remained missing. Damage tallied in thousands of dollars with river logs valued at 300000. Weather officials called it the worst June flood in 62 years.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
H. C. Frick Coal and Coke Company
WPA
Red Cross
Washington, Greene
Faylette
Allegheny
Westmoreland
Pennsylvania Water Company
Brazwell
J.C. West
Uniontown
John Lacey
Harold Baiten
McKeesport
American Window Glass Company
Belle Vernon
Monongahela River
Ohio
Obituary notices for Diletta Sandy and Joseph DePetris
Diletta Sandy of Lucernemines died at 12 30 a m in McGee Hospital Pittsburgh. Born March 10 1885 in Italy she lived in Ernest and Big Soldier before moving to Lucerne mines 34 years ago. Survived by husband nine children one grandchild two brothers in Italy. Funeral plans and arrangements pending. Joseph DePetris died at 2 15 p m at his home 223 Walnut Street Homer City born in Italy May 41 1858 lived in Lucerne Graceton and Homer City for years coal miner 45 years. Survived by widow and eight children in Ohio Cleveland Vandergrift and Indiana plus 27 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends receiving at home. Funeral 10 a m Saturday at St Louis Catholic Church with burial at St Bernard Cemetery Indiana.
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Diletta Sandy
James Sandy
Lucernemines
McGee Hospital
Pittsburgh
Italy
Ernest
Big Soldier
Lucerne Mines
St. Louis Catholic Church
Randy
Albert
Daniel
Greda
Elizabeth
Eva
Mary
Emma
Dorothy
Louis
Ralph Fafone
Robinson Funeral Home
Joseph de Petris
Walnut Street
Homer City
Lucerne
Graceton
Mary (Maestra) DePetris
Frank
William DePetris
Silvio Finocchi
Bennie Marino
Cleveland
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Ida
Fred Vander
Stevenson
Clinton County
Clarence D. Becker
Frederick L. Homsher
R Lane
Leo C. Mundy
Luzerne
John H. Dent
Thomas A. Owens
Cambria
Reuben E. Nage
Beaver
Carleton T. Woodring
Northampton
Arthur P. Bretherick
Del
William E. Habbyshaw
R-Daughin
Achterman
Senate
Pennsylvania State College For Mineral Industry Research
Civil Service
Lancaster County
Buchanan
Canaan Township
Wayne County
Warview State Hospital
Highway Department
West Leechburg
Westmoreland County
Franklin
Venango County
State Historic Commission
Harmony Society
Ambridge
Beaver County
Francis B. Haas
State Chamber of Commerce
Weather Man
Palm Beach
Aed
Sunny Altones
Fequire
Channel Blue
Life
Colliers
Saturday Evening Post
Fair Isle
Jess
Indiantown
Mt. Gretna
National Guard
Bendix
Cont Can
Curtiss Wright
del Lack
West Ship
Eastman Kodak
el Auto Lite
Gen Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hard Walker
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Tel
Tel Johns Manville
Kennecott Cop
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat. Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
NY Central RR
North Ameria
Northern Pacific
Packard Motor Gh Param Pictures
Penney (Jc
Penn RR
Pub Syc NJ
Pullman Pure Oil
Radio Corp of Am
Repab Steel
Reynolds
Studebaker Corp
Swift
Cal
Texas Corp
United Corp
United Gas
US Rubber
US Steel
Warner Bros Pict
West Union Tel
Woolworth
Curb— Cities Services Electric
Pennroad Corp
South Penn Oil
Neral
Whong
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