25 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1942
Page
1
The World War Analyst warns in Parliament that Germany may attempt a spring invasion of England. He notes Hitler would use a desperate strike if facing setbacks in the Russian front, while outlining Germanys plans toward Caucasus oil and possible moves via Turkey.
The piece cites senators condemning a blackout bill as unconstitutional and expanding wartime powers. It notes a related bill passing the Senate to double penalties during air raids. It discusses Britain’s defenses, large mobilization, invasion drills, civilian committees, and nervous anticipation of a potential conflict with Germany and Japan.
Harrisburg reports progress in the Pennsylvania General Assembly as both houses push to finish wartime law adjustments before Easter. Leaders like Charles Ealy and James Geltz predict adjournment within days, while unresolved unemployment amendments may delay final adjournment. Bills passed include air raid penalties, motor trailer registration, license plates material waivers, and wartime conservation measures. A study committee on stream pollution will report next Tuesday. Also eyed is a potential harmony Democratic candidate slate with Clair Ross urged for governor.
The 82nd at Camp Claiborne and the 90th at Camp Barkeley lead an influx of infantry, armored, and support units to be added from early summer under Major Generals Bradley and Terrell. In Costa Rica pilots guard the Panama Canal region with a widespread air defense network, airfields, and armed crews ready for any alert.
The freight commission notes proposed increases for highway carriers to allow economical operation and avoid rate confusion between carriers and shippers. Buchanan opposes parity with rail freight, calling it inflationary and unjust without revenue shortfall proof for essential commodities like wamimodites.
Labor leaders insist on a 46 hour week with overtime pay for excess. President Green of the AFL says government must waive double time for Sunday and holiday work in war industries for the duration. Roosevelt opposes raising the 40 hour limit, warning an hour increase would shrink average pay and calling some opposition organized.
A wartime briefing stresses that Allied forces aim to assault Japan from Australia but warns against exaggerating the speed of progress. The priority remains to secure Australian defenses before advancing operations.
Navy spokesmen described two raids on Japanese held outposts Wake Island February 24 and Marcus Island March 4 as swift and successful. Japanese losses included prisoners, seaplanes, and coastal facilities. U.S. destroyers and planes destroyed targets with minimal own losses.
The document notes continued coverage on page one hours and lists training topics including incendiary bombs high explosives and fire defense modules A B and gas defense. It states rescue squads must take the general course plus Fire Defense A and other modules.
Livestock markets show salable hogs steady with varied weight ranges from 11.50 to 19.65, cattle also steady with steers, cows, calves and bulls priced across multiple grades, and sheep listed with clipped and wool grades. Produce demand fair in Pittsburgh with apples, potatoes and regional russets priced by grade and origin.
Crewmen report two torpedoes struck the ship on the starboard side within a minute. The first torpedo failed to explode but the second hit amidships causing a heavy explosion that buckled the vessel and left the bow and stern pointing upward in a V.
Allied air forces escorted bombers across Torres Strait to Lae New Guinea and destroyed three Japanese heavy bombers ten fighters and two unidentified aircraft in the Monday raid. U.S. claims put total Japanese planes destroyed at 85 as further Allied air offensives occur.
Iloops inflicted heavy losses on Rus sian forces east of Kharkov. No sign of Hitler spring offensive. In Italy Mussolini claims air raids on Athens. German bombers hit Port land Weymouth and Murmansk. Dust storms slow Libyan desert fighting. U S communique reports Japanese air assault on Manila Bay and Bataan with reinforcements arriving. Bombing by 27 bombers and later 54 bombers caused only slight damage.
A list of obituaries and funeral notices: Mrs Frew born September 15 1867 died after three weeks as hospital patient. survivors include husband Muir Frew three daughters and a grandson. services at Twolick Baptist Church with interment in Oakland Cemetery Indiana. John Swab died at Indiana Hospital. services incomplete. Mrs Sara Steele died at home from heart ailment. survivors include husband Elmer Steele Sr and children. services planned at Smyrna United Presbyterian Church with interment in Marchand Cemetery. Early died in Cherrytree. three sons and two daughters survive. funeral Thursday. Margaret M Swartz born June 4 1644 died at Punxsutawney home. survivors include son and three daughters. services in Ober Funeral Home Reynoldsville. Walter Blaine infant dies in Taylorsville. services held and interment at Manor Cemetery.
Harrisburg March 24. The Democratic state committee returned to form a statewide ticket led by General F. Clair Rosa for governor as factions clash over candidates. Possible harmony candidate discussed. Ralph H. Smith backed by U S Senator Guffey while Hart backed by Meredith Meyers. Nomination petitions circulating. leadership split over endorsements. Lawrence notes no major harmony likely. Ross, Hart, Achterman named as contenders with Kilroy possibly pairing for lieutenant governor. Smith opened headquarters with John J. Kane managing.
A dense stock market page lists Am Can Air Reduction and many major firms such as Boeing General Motors United Aircraft US Steel and Penn RR with varied figures. The note urges sending Evening Gazette to a service member and to write home daily.
Federal Reserve rules change credit value calculation for used cars. For the Fourth Federal Reserve District dealers may use Blue Book Red Book and N A D A guides among others to determine appraisal value. The maximum credit is 66 2 3 percent of the lower of cash price or guide value, with 1934 and older models exempt at 66 2 3 percent of cash price.
The maple sugar center reports a light help shortage but not serious as families run sugaring mostly as a tradition. Schoolboys pitch in without pressure, learn to drive oxen, and help pull sleds through snow to empty sap buckets. Sugaring oil parties yield syrup poured on snow for taffy treats.
A wartime quiz asks which vessels are dubbed hens and her chickens, why the larger ship is called a han, how Java became a U byword, and what the Army G-2 military intelligence function chiefly does, with continuation hinted on page five.
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