Fall election bellwether for governor contest
Harrisburg June 23 with nominating petitions in circulation Republicans and Democrats mobilize for the fall municipal election seen as a test for next year’s governor race. Local offices filled in counties and cities while Mayors will be chosen in Pittsburgh Scranton and other cities. Both parties plan campaigns to build strength for the gubernatorial contest, as debates over the Assembly continue portioned across page two.
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Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Assembly Aga Les
Drum Corps Earns Sixth At Blairsville Tyrone Parade
Indiana American Legion Post Junior Drum and Bugle Corps, formed from Sons and Daughters of World War Veterans, placed sixth of 26 at the Blairsville Moose Club state convention parade in Tyrone. The group, largely new, impressed with rapid learning and discipline under teachers Salvatore Cappella, ex Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Herbert Guthrie, ex U S Air Corps band. They are set for a flag dedication at McIntyre and an armory arrival, then a parade at Cherrytree Thursday night.
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Indiana American Legion Post
Sons and Daughters of World War Veterans
Blairaville Moose Club
Tyrone
McIntyre
Sharp
Cherrytree
Salvatore Cappella
Chicago Symphony Orcheatra
Herbert Guthrie
United States Air Corps Band
Panama
Indiana
American Legion Post
War Letters From Indianapolis Reader Reflect War Strain
A wartime letter to the Indianapolis public library from a Royal Canadian Air Force recruit at Manning Field Toronto describes delays in returning four mathematical books due to the war. He apologizes and says he will return items when possible. The note highlights war's broad impact on ordinary library use and travels.
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Indianapolis
Royal Canadian Air Force
Manning Field
Toronto
Canada
Three Injured in Car Crashes Reported
A series of traffic incidents near Indi ana and nearby towns left several people hurt. Leroy Putt, 18, and Katherine Sherwin, 17, both seriously minor facial injuries, were treated after a Route 80 collision when Putt dozed and struck a utility pole. Mrs Rose Strong, ? Penn Run, suffered a bruised ankle after a backing vehicle hit her on Franklin street. Weather-related drownings and further crashes caused multiple fatalities and injuries across Pennsylvania, including youths and farmers, with a dangerous weekend noted by authorities.
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Leroy Putt
Clymer
R. D
Katherine Sherwin
Indiana Hospital
Indiana
Putt
Sherwin
Rose Strong
Penn Run
Lee Hospital
Todnstown
John C. Mezak
Johnstown
Franklin Street
Dover Alley
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Lawrence Johnson
Pittsburgh
Eugene Henry Shank
Marietta
Eugene Grisson
Newton Super
Open House in Salt Lake City Featuring Edward L. Vetter
June 22 notices describe Edward L. Vetter as the perfect host in Salt Lake City preparing his lawn for guests from Buffalo New York. Signs on the lawn urge visitors to be considerate and mindful of the grass and mud, with playful phrases about flowers food and the ice box.
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Salt Lake City
Edward L. Vetter
Buffalo
N. Y
Raftsmen Gather 3000 for Clarington Meeting
The Western Pennsylvania Raftsmen Association drew more than 3,000 visitors to its annual outing at Clarington. Longtime member Rev Anthony Groves of Ludlow and younger veteran Carson of Clarion attended, with Thomas J. Wright of Oil City named honorary president and Joseph Keen Jr. of Franklin elected president. George D. Stuart of Trementum named secretary treasurer. The group urged Allegheny River improvements and a lock and dam at East Bridge, backing Army Engineers for flood defense.
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Clarington
AP — Thethwestern Pennsylvania Raftsmen's Association
Anthony Groves
Ludlow
Carson
Clarion
Faftamen
Thomas’ J. Wright
Oil City
Joseph Een Jr
Franklin
Geo. .D. Stuart
Terentum
Improvement Association
Allegheny River
New York State
East Brig
Army Engineers
Crow carries ball to cup in Tulsa golf stunt
In Tulsa on June 23 Otto Detjen tried a wild golf trick when a crow snatched a ball from a bush and carried it to the green. The bird dropped the pellet four feet from the cup. Detjen’s opponents ordered a redo, turning the feat into a humorous mishap on the course.
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Tulsa
Okla
Otto Detjen
Army unit inspection in Indiana area at armory
Indiana residents urged to join Company A in the Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps as Major J Walter Ewing and Captain Weber lead a review tonight. Enlistees will be sworn in if papers are in order and undergo medical checks and fingerprinting. Eligible men from Armstrong Clearfield and Clarion counties are invited to attend and seek rapid promotion opportunities.
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Indiana
Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps
J. Walter Ewing
Weber
New Castle
Ewing
Armstrong
Clearfield
Clarion
Frb
Butterbaugh
Kellogg Resigns From OPM Over Trade Group Rule
C W Kellogg chief power consultant at the Office of Production Management resigns today. He is president of the Edison Electric Institute and left after learning a new regulation bars trade association officials from serving OPM. Kellogg notified OPM director general William S Knudsen in a letter.
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Washington
C. W. Kellogg
Office of Prouction Management
OPM
Trade Association
Kellogg
Edison Electric Institute
New York City
Electric Utility
William S. Knudsen
William S. Batt
Corporal James Stewart Hosts Family at MGM Lot
Hollywood, June 23. Corporal James Stewart on leave from Moffett Field hosted his father and mother and two sisters, Mary and Virginia, who traveled from Indiana PA to visit a film studio. On the Metro-Goldwyn-Mary lot he introduced the family to Clark Gable Jeannette MacDonald Lana Turner and other players.
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Hollywood
James Stewart
Stewart
Alexander Stewart
Mary
Virginia
Indiana
Jimmie
Moffett Field
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Clark Gable
Jeannette MacDonald
Lana Turner
Just Doggy Saga Shocks Tampa Hospital Rules
A 92-year-old man Grover Smith faced a hospital dog ban as Louie the dog waited outside. After ten days the dog’s appetite returned when the rule was waived and Grover greeted Louie with “Hello Lovie.” Three people restrained the dog as he finally ate two cans of dog food in one sitting.
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Tampa
Fis
Grover Smith
Louie
Grover
Lovie
Eppatite
Invasion of Russia Complicates Lease-Lend Policy Debate
Washington notes Germany’s rapid attack on Soviet Russia may intensify U S arms production for defense and lease lend aid to Britain. Lawmakers question extending lease lend to Russia while awaiting State Department guidance. Japan’s stance remains unclear as Axis ties influence decisions. See RUSSIA continues.
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Washington
Germany
Soviet
Russia
United States
Britain
Capitol Hill
Winston Churchill
Axis
Japan
Italy
No sale of Blue Network discussed in FCC context
New York reports that no sale of NBC Blue Network is imminent despite rumors. FCC monopoly report and network rules require NBC to dispose of one chain within 90 days, with Blue viewed as the most likely candidate.
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New York
NBC Blue
Federal Communications Commission
NBC
Ambition Top Reached By Germany
The article explains Nazi Germany and Communist Russia remain ideologically hostile rivals. With 1939 non aggression pact ended, Germany seeks to seize Ukraine to access its vast riches and unlock western security, while securing time and resources Russia previously supplied. Ukraine's vast area and population are highlighted as crucial.
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Associated Press
Russia
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Nazi Germany
Europe
Ukraine
Hitler
Atlantic Seaboard
Maine
Maryland
Navy Honors O-9 Crew Buried On Ocean Floor
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on June 28 the Navy honored 35 men aboard the sunken submarine O-9 as still at their station of duty after abandoning salvage attempts. Two divers descended to the vessel 440 feet below to assess options but further efforts risked divers' lives. Admiral Harold R. Stark said the decision pauses rescue operations under current conditions.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy
Harold BR. Stark
Waeh
Rites for Miss Smith Tuesday in Blairsville
Miss Margaret Hullie Smith dies of bronchial pneumonia at Blairsville age 66. Friends receive at Streama Funeral Home with services at 2 30 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev Stillman A Foster. Interment in Oakland Cemetery. Survived by brother Charles Smith of Los Angeles California. Mention of several nieces and nephews. Helen Gertrude Bell obituary continues on page two.
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Margaret Hullie Smith
Streama Funeral Home
Stillman A. Foster
First United Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
Charles
Mary Ann
George) Smith
Indiana
Indiana State Normal School
Pittsburgh
Blairsville
R. C
Misa Smith
Charles Smith
Les Oles
Calif
Moscow Agog For Victory Headlines Echo Resolve
Moscow newspapers rally the nation to continue the war against Germany with defiant resolve and unwavering determination. The day’s front pages declare Our reply Death to the enemy and pledge victory, signaling steadfast resistance as the Soviet Union presses on.
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Moscow
Germany
Unclear fragment hints at Baltic capitals conflict plan
Fragmentary report mentions land and air forces and eastern Baltic capitals but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
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Cording
Baltic
Ot the Great
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