U S O Meet Here Monday Night Plan Defense Work
A county wide meeting of the United States Organizations for National Defense will be held in the Indiana Court House Monday evening June 30 at 8 o clock DST. Mr Derastine from New York headquarters will outline plans and procedures. U S O aims to establish about 360 service clubs near army camps and naval bases to provide morale and a home like social and refreshment space for service men off duty. The effort seeks wide community participation to back soldiers and boost morale. Continued on Page Two.
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United States
For National Defense, Inc
Indiana
Court House
Derastine
New York
U. S. Oo
28 Year Olds May Yet Face Army Induction
Washington June 28 House leaders ordered a 10 day delay in debating a bill to defer military training for men who will be 26 or older next Tuesday. The move shifts possible induction to 28 year olds, due to the session crush and July 4th holiday. The draft measure, now set for July 8, would have made deferment mandatory for those turning 28 on July 1.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Mystery illness strikes 300 at Williamsport picnic
In Williamsport 300 men and women at a Masonic picnic fell ill during the address at Former State Senator Charles W. Sones estate. Ambulances and fire units aided overwhelmed crowds. 45 hospitalized, none critically ill. Officials consider heat and food pairings, with tests on food ice cream and soft drinks ordered.
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Williamsport
George Lamade
Charles W. Sones
Groundhog Season Opens Tuesday Warns Hunters
The Game Commission warns hunters to take precautions as groundhog season opens Tuesday. Executive Director Seth Gordon urges staying clear of holes and fences, wearing bright clothing, avoiding long shots, and to look three times before firing. He warns that criminal prosecution will follow carelessness.
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The
Game Commission
Seth Gordon
Dian Annoyant
Becta Bhes
Gordon
Huntess
Gerdes
Heavy Penalty for Those Who Fail to Comply
Dr William Mather Lewis director of Selective Service for Pennsylvania warns penalties under the Selective Training and Service Act include five years imprisonment and a $10000 fine for noncompliance. All men 21 and older since last October 16 must register July 1 1941. about 65000 Pennsylvanians expected. Aliens and citizens must register. special registrars will aid those unable to appear. Inmates must register the day they leave institutions.
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William Mather Lewis
Selective Service For
Pennsylvania
United States
Lewis
Heat Wave Lingers as Showers Offer Relief in Pennsylvania
A searing heat wave hits Pennsylvania with midmorning temperatures in the low 80s and 90s in places. Officials say showers tonight may bring relief though heat continues through the weekend. Three drownings occurred as people sought cooling in pools and rivers. victims include Gale Stimer, 19, of Youngsville, and Mile Durila, 20, and Zella Durila, 19, of Avella. Franklin officials closed early as a 93 degree high set a seasonal record. Pittsburgh tied the 92 degree record.
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Pennsylvania
Gale Stimer
Youngsville
Mile Durila
Zella Durila
Avella
Washington County
Franklin
Pittsburgh
Frenchtown
Meadville
Titusville
Indiana
Scranton
New Citizen Alec Templeton Becomes American
The blind pianist Alec Templeton was naturalized in Chicago joining about 150 new citizens swearing allegiance in Judge Michael L. Igney s courtroom. Templeton, 2 years from July Fourth, came from Cardiff six years ago and found success in the United States. He is married to Juliete Vsizni, a former concert singer.
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Chicago
Alec Templeton
United States
Michael L. Igce
Templeton
America
Cardiff
South Wales
Juliete Vsizni
Local Man in State Position In State Highway Dept
Local man Elmer Groskles Sr. held a position in the state highway department amid a brief mention of his role. Dated records show a state agency context with limited readable details about his duties or tenure.
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Highway “Department
Elmer
Groskles
Former College Principal Dies at 95 in Broomeburg
The Rev David M Waller D D retired principal of Bloomsburg State Normal School and Indiana State Normal School from 1898 to 1907 died at 3 15 PM today at his home in Broomeburg He was 95 He served as Superintendent of Public Instruction 1890 to 1893 and was a member of Governor Pattison’s cabinet Surviving: four children Mabel wife of James W Mack Jr Elizabeth Margaret Waller and Robert P Waller of Boston Also seven grandchildren and a great grandchild A daughter Harriett is deceased. Swim Sunday Dreamland Park 262x
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David Menrels Waller
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Indiana State Normal School
Broomeburg
Waller
Oece
Gay
Robert M. Pattison
Bloomsburg State Teachers’ College
Mabel
James W. Mack, Jr
Indiana
Elizabeth
Margaret Waller
Robert P. Waller
Boston
Mass
Harriett
Truckers Vote On Work Stoppage In Pittsburgh Strike
The AFL Teamsters Union planned a vote on a 46 cent hourly wage increase as part of a 26 day truck drivers strike affecting Pittsburgh area commerce. Eight hundred workers attended a mass meeting to decide on submitting the compromise to about 1,700 members. The union had rejected the proposal earlier, sticking to an 10 cent raise for drivers earning 88 cents hourly. The mediation board urged a national defense interest to accept a truce while Washington meetings proceed.
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Pittsburgh
AFL Teamsters Union
Defense Mediation Board
Washington
National Defense
Coal czar in prospect as Roosevelt backs coal division
Washington June 26 A potential coal czar was discussed as President Roosevelt favored placing coal priority issues in the Bituminous Coal Division. Edward R. Stettinius Jr director of OPM priorities said the President asked coal matters stay with the division, noting the raw materials department had not assumed coal responsibility. See COAL Continued on Page Two. Swim Today 262%
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Washington
Roosevelt
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Tor
Office of Production Management
OPM
Stettinius
House
Commission
Advisory Commission
Council of National Defense
Raw Materials Department
NEW BELL TELEPHONE HOME FOR INDIANA
The Bell Telephone Company plans a new Indiana building on Church Street with 66 foot depth and 7 percent frontage, housing all operations at a single site. Expected completion early next year, with dial equipment, outside lines, and a new switchboard, at a total cost exceeding $300,000.
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Church Street
Bell Company
Compay
Busines
Finer
Direct Aid Checks Down in Indiana Counties
State Treasurer G Harold Wagner reports that aid payments for the week ended show a decline of 364 from the prior week totaling 5371 dollars, with 170 fewer checks than a year ago. The Bureau of Assistance Disbursements lists current week 5374 dollars across 1170 checks, previous week 5795 dollars across 1243 checks, and 1940 comparable at 7218 dollars with 1349 checks.
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Indiana
G. Harold Wagner
Bureau of
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Treasury
Department
Sallow
German Column Said Bap Scant 20 Miles Rigged
A German column reports on a restricted or questionable 20 mile march by troops, alleging rigged distances and questionable discipline amid Soviet actions. The piece cites official sources and military observers, noting tension and strategic implications during the campaign.
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Russia
RAF Bombs Thunder Site to France and Germany
The Red Army pushes toward Moscow from the old Russian frontier after routing a German column in the Polish border zone. Russians claim two more victories and say they annihilated German regiments in the Sarabian sector while cutting off detachments from the 39th Parizer Corps. The clash yielded captured materiel and signals major operations to regain the frontier as the fight continues.
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Associated Press
Red Army
Moscow
Minsk
Russia
Sarabian
39Th Parizer Corps
Luck
Poland
Mugali
Iunert Plang
International
Biggest Bomber May Pave Way for Fleet of Future
March Field California reports the maiden flight of the Douglas B-19, touted as the world’s largest bomber, as officials plan a long test series to gauge future fleet potential. Weighing 82 tons loaded with four 2,000 horsepower Wright engines and a 212 foot wingspan, the monster leads to speculation of heavier, faster warplanes and a 50-ton class bomber under contract.
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March Field
Calif
Army Air Corps
Santa Monica
Eastern Seaboard
Sir Corps
Air Corps
Donald Douglas
Maj
Stanley Mee
Wrightfield
Dayton
Billy Conn’s Mother Dies Inspires Boxing Hope
Mrs. Margaret McFarland Conn, known as the smiling Irish mother who inspired Billy Conn in his bid for the heavyweight title, has died after a stout battle. The Pittsburgh report notes her recent passing followed by a period of solemn reflection and public sympathy.
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Pittsburgh
June
Margaret McFarland Conn
Billy Conn
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