Churchill's Atlantic Resolve in Wartime Speech Report
The feature notes Churchill's Atlantic optimism despite hardship, cites RAF on Prinz Eugen and Scharnhorst and Gneisenau damaged in Brest, and records Churchill claiming May was Britain's best Atlantic month with 257,000 tons of Axis losses. It argues Churchill unites Britain while warning against any postwar peace with Hitler and cautions against antiwar dissent at home.
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Winston Churchill
Britain
RAF
Brest
Scharmhorst
Gneisenau
Crete
Adolf Hitler
Mr. Churchill
Hitler
Churchill
Injured as bus burns after colliding with trolley
Six people were hurt when a crowded Greyhound bound for New York caught fire after a collision with a trolley at Old York Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. Firefighters could not save the bus, though the trolley continued. Passengers treated at Temple University Hospital. Names and ages of the injured include Ruth Kass, Anna Woda, Arlington New Jersey, Anna Dowd, Alfred Layton, Inez Monroe, Elizabeth Webster, with Woda’s infant Karl unharmed.
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Philadelphia
Greyhound
New York
Old York Road
Roosevelt Boulevard
Calvin Haiser
Temple University Hospital
Ruth Kass
Pittsburgh
Anna Woda
Arlington
N. J
Anna Dowd
Alfred M. Layton
Inez Onroe
Spencer
Mass
Elizabeth Webster
Brandwine Summit
Woda
Karl
Ickes appeals for voluntary civilian oil conservation
Secretary Ickes urged Americans to cut gasoline use and keep homes cooler next winter to ease shortages. He listed four personal actions: slow driving, avoid non essential trips, skip hasty city drives, and tune cars for efficiency. He did not specify when or how a broader program would take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickes
Jess
British and French clash across Lebanon and Iraq front
London authorities report patchy French resistance with stiff British opposition on the Lebanon coast north of Tyre and at Merdjayoun as British columns push from Palestine toward the Litani river. A British detachment advances into eastern Syria from Iraq toward Palmyra air base while Berlin signals Japan’s interest in the Dutch East Indies with cautious pace from Tokyo. RAF targets Brest and St Nazaire as bombers strike Norwegian bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lebanon
Tyre
Merdjayoun
Palestine
Litani
Beirut
Euphrates River
Iraq
Abou Kemal
Mosul
Syria
Palmyra
Mosul- Tripoli
Tokyo
Japan
Brest
France
St. Nazaire
Mandal
Stavanger
Norway
Resignations Shake Actors Equity Over Subversive Influence
Florence Reed and Peggy Wood resign as vice presidents of Actors Equity Association along with eight council members in a protest against subversive influence. In a joint statement to Equity President Bert Lytell, they cite last Friday's election in which independent candidates, one accused of communism, were named to the council.
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New York
Florence Reed
Peggy Wood
Actors' Equity Association
Equity Council
Equity
Bert Lytell
Council
Cavalcante Conspiracy Charges Declared Dead Issue
Harrisburg June 11 legislative leaders from both parties said Cavalcante's charges of a criminal conspiracy in the Assembly are a dead issue and will be ignored. The House demanded immediate action to compel Cavalcante before the Senate to prove or rescind the charges regarding favored individuals in legislation. Cavalcante offered to present information later to the Attorney General or on the Senate floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalcante
Harrisburg
Anthony J. Cavalcante
D-Fayette
Senate
House
Diate
Capitol
Oscar Powell
Social Security Board
State Quota Raised for Pennsylvania under Selective Service
Harrisburg June 11 The U S army raised Pennsylvania s gross quota to 189 979 from 137 974 with 44 512 inducted or called for induction and 92 010 allowed leaving a net quota of 53 457. State and local boards will not be required to fill by a set date. quotas are a rotating bank urging prompt calls and proportional shares.
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Harrisburg
U. S. Army
Pennsylvania
Mather Lewis
Arthur H. James
Dr. Lewis
Pittsburgh settlement eyed in AFL teamsters strike
The U S Conciliation Service reached a settlement recommendation with 2 800 AFL teamsters and 178 trucking firms in Pittsburgh awaiting ratification by the union and Management Association. President Roosevelt said 1 500 to 1 700 workers at San Francisco Bay shipyards may be recalled. Six Detroit CIO UAW plants stayed closed as a mediation board handles the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bohn Aluminum and Brass Company
Detroit
Cio-Uaw
Consolidated
Army
Navy
Britain
Inglewood
Charles E. Branshaw
CIO
Col. Branshaw
Roosevelt
Branshaw
United States
Congress
Bon Voyage To Kiwanis Delegates To Atlanta
The Kiwanis meeting featured Rev. James Brady of St. Bernard's speaking on religion and liberty. Brady warned against broad mindedness and indifference opposing true liberty, urging church ideals as the path to genuine liberty. Merle Craig was named acting secretary for the summer. Ward Zeigler and Harry Rankin leave Saturday as delegates to the Kiwanis International Convention in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brady
St. Bernard’s
Father Brady
Merle Craig
Drumheller
Anc
Ward Zeigler
Harry Rankin
Atlanta
Mediation Board Terms Endorse ALCOA Strike Deal
The government may keep running the plant to enforce the mediation board's resolution. Senator Byrnes said workers can quit if they reject the board's decision as the plant operates. The ALCOA Cleveland settlement includes a CIO contract, a one cent hourly raise, a wage floor up to 73 cents, and a night shift bonus. die casters sought 75 cents minimum and a 4 1/2 cent general raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Mediation Board
Byrnes
D-Sc
Senate
Mediation Board
ALCOA
Cleveland
CIO
Parade Route and Flag Day Committee Details
Veterans groups drum corps scouts and bands listed for a parade route from Philadelphia Street to Court House. Aides report to the Chief of Staff at 7 15 p m in front of the Community Center Building. Officials include J Lee Mauk and Harold Jamison with a roster of officers and committee members.
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Community Center
Philadelphia
Ninth Streets
Philadelphia Street
Ernest Community
Lodge No. 931
Clymer
Women's Auxiliary
North Ninth Street
Wv. F. W
Sons of Union Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
World War Veterans
Sons of Spanish War Veterans
Sons of the American Legion
South Ninth Street
Lucerne Bend
Clymer American Legion Drury Corps
ESCOR
John R. Richards
Murray D. Smith
Indiana Lodge No. 93
B. P.O. Elks
Ernest Community Band
Indiana Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Esquire
William R. Rees
B. PB
Ellis
Charles C. McLain
Joy M. Switzer
Per
Harry W. Fee
Joseph H. Ellis
Sons of
Indiana
Lucerne Community Band
Clymer American Legion
Sixth Street
Water Street
Fifth Street
Court House
Flag Day Committee of
B. P.O Ellis
J. Lee Mauk
Abner K. Bloom
Edgar B. Shuster
Roy &. Stephens
Paul G. Wells
Charles B. Lewis
Harold Neal Jamison
Michael O. Steele
Joseph R. Davis
Charles F. Long
James W. Mack, Jr
N. DeWitt Ray
Richard W. Watson
Robin Moor sinking linked to U boat in Atlantic
The Robin Moor, en route from New York to South Africa, sank after a torpedo strike. Fifty survivors were aboard lifeboats, with three boats venturing away as rescue efforts began. Captain Waldemar Lucio Pereira of the Ozorio reported the attack to the Associated Press from Rio de Janeiro, confirming earlier suspicions of a U boat attack. Phillip Williams, secretary of the US Embassy, flew to Recife to collect survivor testimonies aboard the Osorio.
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New York
South Africa
Robin Moor
Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Waldemar Lucio Pereira
Ozorio
A. S&s
Phillip Williams
United States
Recife
Osorio
West Point urged unity in face of global divide
At University of Pennsylvania commencement President Thomas Gates urged colleges to support national defense efforts. He said defense courses should be offered and university labs and experts redirect toward military and naval problems. Degrees were awarded to 1,684 graduates with honorary degrees to Mrs. James Starr and others. prize to Norman Seidel of Easton noted.
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Sonal
Bankshire
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
Berks
Gehigh
Bucks
Montgomery
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Luzerne
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Thomas E. Willams
Bureau
Selection Service
Industrial Upurn
Alb Penn Philadelphia
Thomas
Gates
University of Pennsylvania
James Starr
Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania
Francis H. Taylor
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Richard Wilson
Havana
John J. Shaw
Archibald Matleish
Congress
Norman Seidel
Easton
Duquesne graduates honored with multiple class prizes
At Duquesne University on June 11 63rd annual commencement featured students receiving the Peter McCall prize for highest class standing the Oscar M Davis prize for top third year average and the Charles L McKeehan prize for highest third year average Dr Ambrose L Suhrie of New York University urged graduates to focus on earning an honest living and questioned the notion that government owes everyone a living urging obligation to the government for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McCall
Oscar M. Davis
Charles L. McKeehan
Duquesne Fittsburgh
Ambrose L. Suhrie
New York University
Duquesne University
Eden Opens Up Foreign Service to All Candidates
London June 11 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that Britain’s foreign service will be opened to deserving candidates regardless of private income sources. The change will allow high posts in diplomatic and consular branches for men of all classifications, and women will be eligible for promotion to top positions.
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London
Anthony Eden
House of Commons Today
Britain
Eden
Stock Market Daze Show Varied Percentage Fluctuations
Listing of multiple corporations and sectors with varied percentage figures across chemicals, metals, autos, railroads, oils, and utilities. Notable names include Am Can, General Motors, Eastman Kodak, Du Pont, Penn RR, United Aircraft, IBM-like entries, and regional firms. Data appears as a fragmented OCR stock table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Refining
Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs Mig
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G
Cons Edison
Consol Oil
Curtiss Wright
del Lack
West
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont de N
Eastman Kodak
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp Iy Hard Walker
Hercules Powder
Illinois Central
Int Harvester
Int
Nick Can
Tel
Johns Manville
Kennecott Cop
Kresge (Ss
Lehigh Port C
Lehigh Val Coal
Lehigh Val RR
Liggett and Myers
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
NY Central RR
North Ameria
Northern Pacific
Packard Motor
Penney
WJC
Penn RR
Pullman
Pure Oil
Radio Corp of An
Repab Steel
Reynolds Tob
Sears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum A
Sperry Corp
Stand
Cal
Ind
Stand Oil NJ
Studebaker Corp
Swift and
Coast Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp
US Rubber
U & Steel
Warner Bros
Pict West Union Tel West
Mig
Woolworth
Youngst
Aaro Supply
Ark Nat Gas
Electric Bond
Pennroad Corp
South Penn Oil
Fort Braggers to Indiantown Division Training Details
Major General Edward Martin announced that 904 artillerymen from Ft. Bragg will arrive at Indiantown Gap between June 28 and end of month to join the 28th Division. The 104th Cavalry will receive 449 selectees from Ft. Riley next week, boosting war strength to about 1,380. By late July, about 22,000 Pennsylvanians will train there, with initial training in Cavalry and Artillery before Infantr y prep. Training tests and a revised schedule aim to balance regiments, as roads and facilities expand for the influx. Master Sergeant Carl A Studer becomes the first enlisted man of the 28th to be commissioned since induction. Second Lieutenant Hillard takes over morale duties as Bennett departs.
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Indiantown Gap
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
Martin
104Th Cavalry Regiment
Ita
Ft. Riley
Kaa
104Th
104Th Cavalry
28Th Division
Iron 28Th
28Th
Lard Field Artillery
58Rd
53Rd Bridage
Eric Fisher Wood
Bedford
Carl Anthony Studer
103Rd Medical Regiment
Studer
Columbia
213Th Coast Artillery
103Rd
Dickinson College Mourns Over Death of Psych Department Head
Dr. Wilbur Harrington Norcross, 59, head of psychology at Dickinson College, died after a brief illness. He joined the Dickinson faculty in 1916 and is survived by his widow, a daughter, two sisters and three brothers. Born in Ralston Pennsylvania, he was educated at Williamsport public schools, Dickinson Seminary, and Dickinson College.
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Carlisle
Wilbur Harrington Norcross
Dickinson College
Norcross
Dickinson
Ralston
Wilbur H. Norcross
Williamsport
Dickingon Seminary
Dickingon College
Democrats Predict Open Primary In Pennsylvania
Democratic leaders predicted an open primary as the state committee gathered to endorse Supreme and Superior Court candidates for November. Mer edith Meyers said indications favor an open primary, with Carr of Uniontown and Musmanno of Pittsburgh seen as potential Supreme and Superior Court nominees amid debates over endorsements and party rules.
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Board of Review
Division of Unemployment
Hoth
Raarisburg
Meredith Meyers
W. Russell Carr
Uniontown
Michael A. Musmanno
Pittsburgh
Carr
Supreme Court
Musmanno
Democratic State Committee
William Parker
Charles E. Kenworthy
Superior Court
James
James T. Torrance
U.S
Joseph F. Guffey
David L. Lawrence
Guffey
Walter A. Jones
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Lawrence
Meyers
Bomb-Sight Sinks Axis Ship Off Dutch Coast
London reports a British bomber using a United States developed bomb sight sank an Axis ship off the Dutch coast on June 7 with a direct 8,000 foot hit on the first bomb. A U S civilian bomb sight expert was aboard. The Sperry sight has been reported but Norden eight aid remains unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Britain
Private Sale Notice in Indiana County Pennsylvan ia
Guardian of Annie S. Lytle seeks court confirmation of a private sale to Sarah Lytle for 400 dollars. Property described as Plots 1 and 2 in Tunnelton Village Conemaugh Township with lines along High Street public road and alley, in Indiana County. Court hearing scheduled June 30 1141 at 10 AM in the Court of Common Pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings & Trust Company of
Indiana
Annie Ss
Lytue
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Sarah Lytle
Tunnelton
Conemaugh
Tudlang
Pennsylvan
Faasa
Lota
Howard Kelly
Tunnalton
High Street
Anid
Aylay N
Pannsylvania
Ailroad
Ange
J. Howard
Savings Trust
Suan
Annie
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Chapeau
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West Point
Abraham Lincoln
Fort
Mirat
Frederick C. Bennett
Medical Administrative Corps
Thomas R. Hillard
Co. C
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