21 Mar 1941
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
1
Weeks of talks between the British and French governments center on a U S aid plan for unoccupied France. A two slice daily bread limit is suggested to curb strains while shipments move to relieve shortages and evacuate supplies abroad under wartime relief.
Western Pennsylvania taxpayers turned in 49,346,247 dollars to Uncle Sam for income taxes since January 1, the Internal Revenue Collector disclosed. The sum more than doubled the amount collected in the corresponding period last year.
France offers a trial shipment plan to Britain amid negotiations on blockade relief. Vichy seeks to move 1.0 billion franc geezer funds to supply unoccupied France under American oversight, guaranteeing consultation with 16 million people in non German zones. If Britain approves, broader shipments may follow.
County forestry and extension leaders led a meeting at the Southern Church on reforestation and Christmas tree production. Attendees discussed tree varieties like Scotch pine and Norway spruce, marketing challenges, and future constraints for growers. A county-wide survey showed 8,073 acres planted and over 14 million trees, with experts detailing fire safety and idle-land planting initiatives.
The report notes continued camp improvements and a push to deploy the first 1,000 selectees to Pennsylvania regiments by April 16. Soldiers see better weather, reduced mud, and a hoped rise in hospital admissions leveling off, with Major General Pratt and staff visiting to review training progress.
The Jared administration outlines the remaining program for the forty first legislative session as Senate and House leaders plan rapid action. Key items include teacher salary increases for fourth class districts, civil service law extensions, and discussions on tax abatements, highway funds, and unemployment amendments. Legislative scheduling shows Senate sessions at 4:30 PM and House at 9 PM, with several defense and vocational training measures advancing.
A physical culture hobbyist named Kormitka brings gear to camp for a night event. The company touts both the tallest and smallest men in camp. Private Gull stands six feet four inches and weighs 210 pounds while Private Waibel is five feet tall at 120 pounds. Jack Soose of Ferrell, brother of middleweight boxer Billy Soose, serves as Technical Sergeant in the headquarters company of the same regiment.
Reports describe German moves in the Balkans freeing troop movements to Italy and Greece. Greek officials say action was not expected, while British feints in Greece and the U S aid to Britain bill are altering Yugoslav timetables. In Albania, fascist attacks are repulsed and a Mus solini cousin rumored captured. In Africa, RAF bombers target Cheren and Asmara as British forces retake Hargeisa and northern Italians resist. Mussolini’s HQ cites frustration at Cheren and renewed attacks on Giarabub.
Increasing cloudiness and warmer today and tomorrow with a 48 reading. Maximum 4 and minimum 6, humidity at 65 percent, and atmospheric pressure reading 3877 (R).
A damaged OCR fragment references Ceasar and a comet associated with Julius Caesar, alluding to an ancient Roman context and a Vesking place. The text is incomplete, hindering clear facts or dates.
Securities will be sold May 1 featuring postal savings stamps in 10 25 and 50 cent units and dollar bonds with no interest. Defense savings bonds resemble baby bonds and come in 25 50 100 509 1000 dollar denominations. Series F and G bonds offer 100 500 1000 5000 and 2000 dollars and can be bought by individuals and corporations. Redemption rules differ with cashability and hold times. Tax facts note federal taxes apply to all federal securities.
Reports from Washington describe Britain’s aid stance under lease law and Congress funding needs. The first National Defense Board meeting is set for next Tuesday as labor and management push to resolve disputes across industries. New York CIO bus drivers end an 11 day walkout, while a General Instrument plant strike in Elizabeth NJ settles with wage gains. A nationwide union pact for defense job peace covers painters and decorators with 125 900 members. A Los Angeles arrival aims to resolve Harvill Die Casting shutdowns and part shortages affecting aircraft production, as 3000 AVL workers’ strike looms toward potential settlement.
Harrisburg reports a subcommittee proposal to cap state relief at one of several levy-baked levels. It urges local participation, earmarks 15 million dollars for state aid, and outlines county distributions based on unemployables, with an equalization fund if costs exceed two mills. Indiana County relief payments rose modestly week over week.
Plymouth reports heavy night bombing as Luftwaffe targets churches, a cinema, shops and homes. Incendiaries ignite fires while firewatchers battle blazes. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth toured shipyards and boarded a U S destroyer, remarking on base leases. Newmarket notes war shortages push women into racing roles.
Representative Eaton and leaders from CIO steel workers seek to resume work under a renewed contract extension as negotiations in New York target a soft coal mining deal with Carnes e Illinois Steel. Wage increases are sought by both unions affecting about 600,000 steel workers nationwide and 330,000 miners in coal operations.
At a Cleveland hearing on the derailed Buckeye train, investigators described saboteurs aiming to derail the Chicago New York Manhattan Limited carrying 44 Romanian engineers and 18 U.S. soldiers. Firemen Milburn and Ellison testified to sightings of two men near the wreck, while divers searched the Ohio river for tools. Officials noted spikes removed from the rail and a wrench found in icy water as the probe continues.
Chicago wheat futures dipped on profit taking with May around 87 8-4 and July near 85. corn opened 1-8 to 7-8 down, May 84 3-4 to 158. Pittsburgh produce demand steady with apples and vegetables priced. hogs and cattle offered with steady to varied prices. lambs and sheep also listed with mixed quotes.
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The Balkans situation remains fluid as Yugoslavia's stance toward the axis could shift with cabinet resignations and unconfirmed reports of a pivot. If Yugoslavia stays non belligerent, Hitler would lose access to the Vardar Valley but gain a guarded flank. Britain reportedly lands troops at Salonika to aid Greece, with Greece forming a large defense force including 800,000 troops.
Obituary details list survivors for Mrs. Janetka and John Janetka Sr including numerous children grandchildren and great grandchildren with spouses and locations from Pennsylvanian towns. Also mentions John Janetka Sr death in Bell township near Saltsburg and church service at St Marys New Kensington with interment at St Marys Memorial Park New Kensington.
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