Postwar role of Soviet Union worries Allied unity
Admiral Standley critics Russia’s wartime messaging while questions rise across capitals about Soviet postwar influence. The author notes widespread belief the Soviet Union could dominate Europe and possibly Asia, raising fears over how Allied unity would adapt to a Russia as a power broker.
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William H. Standley
Russia
Moscow
Washington
Wallace
Jess
Britain
Chungking
Soviet Union
United Nations
Europe
Asia
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Germany
Balkans
English
Pacific
India
China
Ane
Manpower debates and draft policy actions ripple through wartime politics
The piece summarizes ongoing manpower measures in wartime: Secretary Stimson notes opponents of Army expansion cite minor sacrifices. a Senate fight over deferral legislation. Wheeler seeks to bar fathers over 38 from induction. renewed Austin-Wadsworth hearings on national service amid fears of mandatory civilian draft. It also covers Philip Mancuso, a 25-year-old father of seven months’ child, deemed delinquent by a draft board and seeking a full hearing after contested reclassification from 3-A to 1-A, with District Judge Walsh ordered a full hearing.
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War Stimson
Senate
Wheeler
D-Mont
Congress
Philadelphia
Philip Mancust
ULS
State Selective Service
Mancuso
George A. Walsh
Senate budget clash over teacher pay in Harrisburg
Harrisburg lawmakers debated funding for higher teacher salaries tied to budget overestimates of Dominion wealth for 1943-45. Senator Shapiro pressed Governor Martin to revise estimates while Democrats push for a $300 yearly boost costing about $20 million annually. House actions included a postwar planning commission bill and reapportionment moves to revert to pre-1942 district lines. Other measures cover war memorial funding, truck weight increases, armed forces hunting licenses, and birth certificate privacy.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Democrats
Harry Shapiro
D-Phil
Martin
Shapiro
Ivaly
G. Harold Watkins
Schuylkill
Philadelphia
Reuben E. Cohen
Loase
Ira T. Fiss
House
Administration
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Court Hears Appeals Threat Over Draft Classifications
Assistant U S Attorney Kallick warned Judge Welsh that a ruling against draft boy classifications could trigger thousands of appeals from Philadelphia and elsewhere. He suggested a wider challenge might be used to target Manguso as a delinquent. Senator Revercomb urged Blanket Deferment of all farm workers, warning crop shortages could bring disaster and calling action urgent before 1945.
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Y Court
U. S
Edward A. Kallick
U. S. Circuit Court
Kallick
Welsh
Philadelphia
Elswhere
Manguso
Revercomb
Wva
Senate
Congress
Lda
Presbyterian churches extend call to Rev. John Bates
The Presbyterian Churches of Elderton Curry Run and Whitesburg unanimously call Rev. John Bates of Pittsburgh. Calls were moderated by Rev. Walter Kennedy, stated clerk of the Kittanning Presbytery, who preached at services previewing congregational meetings. Pulpits have been vacant since May 1 1942 when Rev. William Vincent resigned to enter the United States.
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Elderton
Curry Run
Whitesburg
John Bates
Pittsburgh
Walter Kennedy
Kittanning
William Vincent
United States
Bombing Raid On Munich In 1300 Mile Round Trip
British heavy bombers staged a 1300 mile round trip to Munich after a major assault on Nuremberg. Swiss reports claimed the Nuremberg center was razed while Munich suffered heavy damage and cultural sites were hit. Canadian pilots described a large flash and tall column of fire, with RAF raids over France. German broadcasts noted losses of British planes and limited actions in eastern and southern England.
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Page One
Orn
Germany
Munich
Nuerdberg
Hitler
Associated Press
France
RAF
Italy
North Africa
England
Egg Market Available for Poultrymen and Farms
Egg market information for March and April outlines where to bring eggs for drying for Army and Lend-Lease use. Marion Center Milling, Blairsville Farm Supply, Streamline Market Indiana coordinate Pittsburgh pickups with weekly trips and specific drop times. Pittsburgh haulage is one cent per dozen with free case returns. Also notes clerical items and church installations, including Rev. C John L Bates and Rev. Harry Burton Boyd related to Presbytery.
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J. W. Warner
Drury
Pittsburgh
Marion Center Milling Company
Marion Center
Blairsville
Streamline
Indiana
The Fellowship of Prayers for Ash Wednesday
A religious note on Ash Wednesday urges fruitfully repent and live by new deeds. It cites Luke 3 7 14 and warns against hollow repentance while praying for peace and righteousness among nations and in personal life. The prayer asks forgiveness and renewed commitment to Jesus path.
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God
Jesus
Lend-Lease Vote Due Today In Congress
Washington March 10 Amid varied reactions in Congress to continued Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union, the House is expected to approve another year of program support by an almost unanimous vote after debate on amendments. Standley and Stettinius statements prompt Moscow Izvestia coverage and London reports hint at postwar talks among US Britain and Russia.
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Washington
Russia
House
Ieaders
U. S
William H. Stanciey
Moscow
Congress
Sumners
D-Tex
House Judiciary Committee
Wheeler
D-Monts
Stalin
Wiley
R-Wis
Standlley
Sumher Welles
Standley
United States
London
Great Britain
Wendell Willkie
William H. Standley
Soviet Union
Izvestia
Tass
New York
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Stettinius
Pnd
Slavestia
Pravda
Communist Party
Itt Red Star
Ihea
Ambassador Standley
Olive Branch at White House
President Roosevelt plans informal after dinner talks with over 100 new Congress members in Washington to ease tensions between the White House and Capitol Hill. The gathering, described as social, includes leaders from both parties amid Democratic push for greater policy influence and Republican concerns over voting leverage.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Democratic House
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
House
War fronts shift as Soviet offenses press Germans near Vyazma
Soviet shock troops push 19 miles from Vyazma while advancing toward the Moscow Smolensk rail line. Red Army operations threaten Voroshilovgrad and Staraya Russia as Stalin’s forces seek to divert German strength north. RAF night raids pound Munich and Nuernberg, with 11 planes missing. US air command expands in China under Gen. Chennault, signaling broader bomber reach against Japan. In Burma and New Guinea, Allied air and ground actions continue with limited Japanese returns.
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Voroshilovgrad
Rostov
Hitler
Orel-Rostov
Moscow
Smolensk
Staraya Russia
Lake Hmen
Vyazma
Tumanovo
Moscow-Smolensk
RAF
Munich
Mth
Germany
Nuernberg
China
Hupe Jong
Japan
India
Lith
U.S
Claire L. Chennault
Pacific
Burma
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Mau
Wau
Salamaun
Papuan
Prome
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
Cadet Lambing and Westover Graduates Noted
Continued page one reports Cadet Lambing, Indiana High School graduate, who joined the Air Forces in 1937 and became a cadet in 1942. Corporal Perry Westover, formerly of 35 Water Street and son of Mr and Mrs Perry Westover, has graduated from the Army Air Forces.
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Maxwell Field
Lambing
Indiana High School
Air Forces
Congress Roundup Signals Wartime Tensions and Olive Branch Grapples
Washington diary of March 10 reports clashes over lend lease policy, army expansion, and tax plans while dairy price talk and draft deferments stir debate. White House hosts social session with new lawmakers seen as olive branch gesture amid talks on war mobilization and radio morale programs.
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Washington
House
Kay Kyser
Capitol Hill
Russia
U. S
William H. Standley
Moscow
Josef Ivalin
White House
Senate
Forces Technical Training Common School recruits at Gulfport Field
New arrivals Clymer Missouri born soldiers, Clymer graduates, join Jefferson Barracks after basic training. Loyalties extend to families in Indiana and Ohio. multiple obituaries and services noted for local residents including Annie Clemenson and Mary Pless with dates and funeral homes.
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Gulfport Field
Miss
Clymer
Missouri
Carroll, Putt
Marion Putt
Ellsworth G. Dixon
Alex Dixon
Jefferson Barracks
Army Air Forces
Clymer Kgt. School
Annie HB
Clemenson
Tate
Morris Street
G. B Scott
Clymer Methodist Church
Oalshind Cemelery
Indiana
Ales Ream
Ginter
Clearfield County
Amiel Clemenson
David Clemenson
Detroit
Paul Clemenson
Denver
Colo
Rand
Thomas
Edward Renin
Lucy Robbinson
Alvon
Kate Davis
Beellwood
Mary Pless
Poland
Salisbure
Wassel AL Floss
Alexander J. Saltsburn
Wassel
John T
Camp Porrest
Tenn
Eugene Fred
Mary Jones
Salisbury
Jennie E. Pless
Robinson Funeral Home
Saltsbury
Priday
C. J. Blata
Edgewood Cemetery
Stimson Urges Steady War Effort Against Disruption
Stimson warns that strikes and interruptions in training hinder the nation's war potential. He says citizens must examine their lives and communities to boost industrial and agricultural production, reduce absenteeism, and resist complacency to sustain an all out war effort.
Radio Stars appeal spans deferment dispute and funding
Meservey noted Radio Stars reaches appeal stage while OWT still defers only full time. Kyser, Moservoy quoted, urges tying government appeals to popular programs to bolster radio stars. Kyser claimed spending 104000 dollars of his own money last year to cover army camp program costs.
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OWT
Meservey
Towas Kyser
Moservoy
Kyser
Hall selects top students for accelerated science training
Hall officers say only well above average cadets qualify for the intensive university program. Those rejected join the service as draftees. After the war, broad liberal arts study resumes, while language, art, music, and philosophy are paused. The Wing Commander notes freedom and individualism in men.
Obituary of Ivituna Hospital Death In Rayne Iowa
Ivituna Hospital death attributed to a combination of factors. He was one of the substantial fathers within Rayne Iowa and resided there for 42 years. His regular residence was Mt Meriva Center RB 1 and he was a member of the Bethel Lutheran. On March 29, 1901, he was united with his spouse.
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Marcella (Yakobowsky
Sugamore
Adrian
Punxsulawney
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Rosery Society
Sagamore
Joseph Bernakis
Joseph, Jr
Anthony
Fort McClelland
Hawaii Restores Civil Rule After Military Occupation
Honolulu reports Hawaii shifts from military to civil authority after 1 1/2 years of martial rule ending the Pearl Harbor era. Governor Stainbrook and Admiral Nimitz oversee transfer as 18 agencies return to civilian control though martial law remains in effect and some rights are suspended.
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Honolulu
Territory of
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
United States
Toluni Palnes
I. M. Stainbrek
Cuvster HW. Nimitz
Delos Kinmions
Clerk of Courts Had Busy Year in 1942 War Report
Prothonotary A. B. Ansley filed the 1942 war year report with Tavvisburg department. Criminal Court disposals totaled 0 defendants. 45 acquitted or withdrawn, 11 pleaded guilty, 20 found guilty on rule without jury, 1 guilty by jury. Driving under the influence had 13 guilty, 1 jury-convicted. Receipts from Criminal Court were $10,051.43. total receipts from all courts were $13,004.00. Indiana Evening Gazette note urges sending boys to Army or Navy.
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A. B. Ansley
Tavvisburg
Criminal Court
Frink
Tao
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Gildersleeve
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Teynoldsville
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Pearl Shott
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