05 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
1
The article traces 19th century party splits and nominations from Jefferson to Breckenridge and Douglas, notes Lincoln’s rise with a new Republican wave, and recalls Walter Johnson facing critics in Maryland for Congress while young supporters seek autographs at meetings.
Flood crests moved from creeks into lowlands in the Pittsburgh district as major streams were forecast to rise modestly. The Allegheny was seen climbing about one foot while the Monongahela could rise two feet, with the Ohio above 20 feet and still rising slowly at Wheeling.
March 5. Hamlin Garland chronicler of middle prairie life and Indian studies dies at seventy after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born September 14, 1640 in West Salem Wisconsin, Garland rose from a regional muse to national figure. The obituary notes his broad literary influence and fascination with psychic phenomena.
Fifty four citizens of Indiana County are summoned for jury duty for the week of April 8. The roster lists names and precincts across Blairsville, Indiana Boro, Conemaugh, Pine, Green, Center, Wheatfield, and other townships, with multiple jurors noted for two person panels.
The eight year old son of aviator Dick Merrill and actress Toby Wing died in New York after suffocating in his sleeping suit entanglement in his crib. He was christened Henry Tindall Jr. The report notes the aviator’s real name as Nindall.
A Shenandoah residents petition seeks state Bureau of Mines action on local mining, amid federal aid efforts and warnings of mine collapse. Governor says state jurisdiction covers safety related mine issues. Red Cross and Senator Guffey pledge help. The piece recalls deadly cave-ins near Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, noting ongoing hazards in the anthracite region and calls for stabilization measures.
British reports say the warship Pacific Reliance sank after being hit by enemy action off the west coast. SOS messages from the El Ciervo and Charles F. Meyer indicated undersea raiders. The Charles F. Meyer said we are sinking after torpedoing southeast of the English Channel. El Ciervo reported sighting a submarine 800 miles east of the Virgin Islands. The Pacific Reliance crew of 53 landed on the Cornish coast as other boats were directed ashore by RAF planes amid heavy seas.
Members of the Indiana County Horse and Mule Association and all interested in horsemanship are invited to the annual meeting on Friday March 6 at 10:00 p.m. in the Moore Hotel Indiana C A Burge Penn State will show colored motion pictures. Discussion will cover breeders problems plans for this year Medals will be awarded in the gold model club horse pulling contest and the county fair horny exhibit plans for a plowing contest will be presented for discussion.
Soviet forces tightened their grip west of Viipuri as five weeks of major offensive pressure pushed toward the Finnish city. Reports said several towns west of Viipuri and southern islands, including the Trongsund fortress, fell under Red control while Viipuri’s fall seemed likely. Britain debated Finland aid amid war cabinet turmoil and supply concerns. Across the globe Allied actions featured RAF submarine hits and Roosevelt’s envoy Sumner Welles touring Europe as Japan pressed ashore near Macau and prepared another South China invasion.
Democratic state leaders filed petitions for Roosevelt while Walter A. Jones sought a U S Senate nomination opposing incumbent Joseph F. Guffey. Former mayor William N. McNair opposed Roosevelt and the New Deal, challenging Hatch Act limits on federal workers. The April 23 ballots serve as straw polls to gauge political sentiment.
Inspectors visited the flooded workings yesterday and found 148 pit carts on the tracks, all apparently in condition to be re conditioned after the loss of two lives in the incident.
The article lists major contests for U S Senate State Treasurer Auditor General and delegates at large with candidates from both parties including Guffey Cooke De Renzo Ladner and McKee. It notes last minute withdrawals and filings across Congress State Senate and House districts along with district delegates and alternate delegates.
The inquest describes Mrs. Smith fleeing as her husband warded her brother then a shot. Roy Mumau claims self defense, with witnesses including Dr. Kellam and Dr. Bell. Mumau identified the gun as his property and said it was taken from his home without consent. Sheriff Irvin and Roy Mumau testified amid questioning by District Attorney Clark.
Article notes Latin American nations seeking credits must describe contemplated projects while bank officials assess self sustaining potential. They judge whether credits will be devoted to useful purposes and enable repayment, as most Latin American nations are in private investment distress.
A noted horticulture speaker A O Rasmussen from Penn State will present an illustrated lecture on farm and home planting ideas. He will demonstrate planting arrangements suitable for village or farm homes using a stereopticon. The public is invited to attend.
A report details President Bennetts year end figures with miles of line, customers, average bills, and sales. It outlines mortgage bonds totaling 1 1 million plus for construction, with interest rates around 2.7 percent and terms up to 25 years, plus a 10 000 reserve for debt and 6 000 for maintenance.
A fragmented list of stock symbols and percentage changes across multiple firms including Am Can Am Rad Tel Chrysler Colum Con Edison Eastman General Electric Motors and more. The OCR text mixes numerous company names with volatile percentage figures, resembling a busy early market page or a compiled ticker listing.
Weather outlook for Enid and nearby areas reports partly cloudy skies today with mild temperatures. Forecast includes a chance of showers later, with light winds and no significant hazards expected.
Dr Thomas Smythe introduced Dr Bollberger who spoke on Adventures in Natural History with the Color Camera. Colored slides showed local flora and fauna near the college, with two reels from Brush Valley game reserve illustrating wildlife and teaching value of pictures in modern instruction.
Multiple obituaries and notices from Porter township and nearby communities. James Schrecengost Jr., 22, died of meningitis in Adrian Hospital Punxsutawney. Martha J. Wilson, widow of J D Wilson, died in Indiana Hospital. A C Bothell of Armstrong township died. services planned at Curry Run Church. Mrs J N Washington of Cleveland died. James Smathers, 47, of Kittanning R D 4, died of double pneumonia. Roy Melvin Lutz, 27, of Home, Pa died of multiple diseases. burial at Oakland Cemetery Nemo. Additional notes include funeral details and service arrangements for several others in the region.
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