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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1945
Page
1
British Prime Minister Churchill unveils a leftward shift in public mood and a clear contrast to Socialist plans, championing free enterprise as he frames postwar reforms. He predicts the war may end before summer and contemplates a general election soon after.
Allied forces push toward Koblenz and Rhine while Seventh Army closes on Saarbrucken and Rhine bridges. Soviet troops assault Koenigsberg area and Danzig corridor, breaking into East Prussia and threatening trapped German divisions. Heavy bombardment and tank assaults reshape the German defense front across the Baltic region.
In Nassau Bahamas on March 16 the Duke of Windsor announced his resignation as royal governor a tenure begun August 17 1940. He will be succeeded by W L Murphy Bermuda Colonial Secretary. The duchess and the couple’s future plans remain undecided and the exit surprised many officials and residents.
Homer City Methodist Church hosts a two week Spiritual Mission from March ith to March 25 led by Rex J. Moon of Greenville Illinois. Moon directs a 49 voice youth friendly chorus and will deliver daily themes including The Second Coming of Christ One or None and Victory When The event features youth services and family night with Enemies of the Home. Rev C R Weir leads the church and invites the public.
The United Mine Workers Journal claims bituminous operators will reject wage increases that could enable bargaining. It critiques a make believe negotiation scene and notes a March 28 nationwide strike vote pending. The piece questions conference scope and proxies, suggesting a prearranged plan to stall talks until contract expiration.
President Roosevelt announced that Sunday May 20 would be I Am An American Day to honor new naturalizations and citizens reaching majority. The proclamation highlights new Americans and celebrates their achievement.
Harrisburg reports a U S Supreme Court ruling sustained the state franchise tax on foreign corporations saving the commonwealth more than 50 million dollars. The Justice Department said profits collected in the last five years would have been refunded if the high court had not upheld Pennsylvania tax authority. Ford Motor and related firms challenged the tax.
Washington March 16 P A threatened transportation break down has resulted in a liberalization of draft deferments for rail road airline and inland waterway workers under 30 Other similar relaxations are in prospect for coal miners and steel workers The decision to allow deferment of additional key workers followed a forecast that the transportation system could not meet demands this year without manpower and materials Railroads may seek deferment for 85 percent of their present 18 to 30 year old draftees totaling 40800 men Airlines 90 percent total 4800 inland waterways 2400 Great Lakes carriers 90 percent others 86 percent The policy committee on occupational deferments made the decision No formal announcement was issued Officials noted moves to save key workers in steel and coal while the 30 percent overall rule remains in force and deferments would be concentrated in critical activities The War Production Board remains the deferment certifying body for many activities including steel and coal mining Local draft boards retain final say on occupations
Iwo Jima saved about 30 Superfortresses and their crews from destruction as 21st Bomber Command reported. The incident reduced U.S. losses while Marines fought near Kitano Point in bitter, costly combat. Admiral Turner said the major fighting finished, with enemy losses exceeding 20,000.
Pittsburgh March 16 J C R Kelly district representative of the National Housing Agency said bids are being accepted for dismantling 100 of the 42 housing units at Boone Terrace near Canonsburg to ship to Pensacola Florida for war workers. Seven units remain occupied and no decision has been made on the rest of the homes built by the Defense Plant Corp.
Cpl. F. D. Vinton of Welch West Virginia son of I R Vinton formerly of Indiana was seriously wounded in action in Belgium on January 10 as reported by the War Department He was inducted October 13 1942 trained at Camp Atterbury Indiana and Camp Breckenridge Kentucky and sent overseas in April 1944 He served in a mechanized cavalry reconnaissance troop with the First Army before enlistment he worked at No 6 mine of U S Coal and Coke Co Gary West Virginia.
NEW YORK March 18 A coal shortage forecast for 1945 is blamed on inadequate planning and government cooperation by the Bituminous Coal Institute. Director Harry M. Vawter warns of an 80 percent war and a potential 50 million ton deficit unless a peak production plan is adopted. He cites foreign wartime examples of increased output and urges coordinated action by official departments to sustain fuel for war plants and homes.
A state official urged moving more than 20 000 coal miners from armed forces to sustain 1944 production of 620 million tons. He called for releasing new mining machinery and maintaining manpower to prevent shortages, while detailing local efforts in Indiana County to collect ipod pods with school cooperation and volunteer support for storage, trucking, and shipping.
Indiana students collect milkweed pads with totals by school from Creekside to Millville, showing wide participation. Milkweed pads were gathered in 29 states, led by districts such as Commodore and Archibald schools, with values ranging from 0 to 125 bags. Mr G Harry Bowen of the project temple remains associated with the program.
8 Z Fohl Bell Telephone official describes new rural line methods to Indiana Grange, enabling reach to about 96 percent of rural homes without new customer charges for public highway work. Construction allowances extend to 2640 feet along highways, with charges cut to $5 per 100 feet beyond a half mile, and options to share costs among neighboring farms. War restrictions slowed progress, but postwar expansion is expected as production resumes and materials and manpower return.
Olive Gertrude Abram died at her Georgeville home after several months illness. Born July 27, 1888 in Arcadia, she was daughter of Wilson and Amanda Gromley. She married William Abram January 26, 1906, in Plumville and leaves children Lucilla Whitesell and William Abram, four grandchildren, and siblings Everett Blaine Samuel Raul Homer City Freda Engle Winifred Trimble Lydia Herman. She was a Plumville Presby terian member. Friends may visit after six this evening. services Sunday at 2 30 p m Reverend Harry Trimble. interment Rowley cemetery Hillsdale.
Harrisburg report shows statewide traffic fatalities fell 28 percent from 1,742 in 1942 to 1,244 last year. The State Bureau of Highway Safety also notes January set an all time low with 27 traffic deaths in a single month.
Harrisburg March 16 More than 26000 town dwelling rabbits were trapped alive this winter and relocated to rural areas to spare gardens and nursery stock. The trapping program ends March 31 and the total bag may exceed last year 33000.
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