Irate father captures suspected kidnapper near Cloverleaf Farm
In a dramatic real life rescue in Fenn Township a 27-year-old man Donald Gibson Sproule of New Kensington was seized after allegedly abducting six year old Dianne Lucas. The father blocked the fleeing car dragged out the driver and police arrived as the girl was found unharmed wrapped in a blanket. Sproule refused to talk and was held for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Fenn Township
George B. Lucas
Hagewater Steel
Oakmont
Dianne
Justice of the Peace
James W. Kircharts
Donald Gibson Sproule
New Kensington
R. C
Lucas
Kirchartz
Sproule
Cloverleaf Farm
North Bessemer
International Fronts Update From Across War Theater
Reports from the Allied and Soviet fronts describe intensified pressure near Maknassy as Patton presses northward to seal the area. Soviet forces recapture towns on the Kharkov Front while German units reinforce, and Britain claims attacks against Titannavea and Messina while MacArthur’s forces strike Japanese bases far east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Dnieper River
Smolensk
Kharkov
Berlin
Messina
Sicily
Pacific
Washington
U. S
Japan
MacArthur
Africa
Patton
el Guetaria Pass
Maknassy
iRommel
Qorbuta Range
Sened Station
Orbula
Gatsa- Mahares
Fl Guetaria Pass
Vessey
Tunisia
Cerny
Dnieper
Smolenes
Donets
Russias
Emmg
Koveh
Dusty Japanese owned farm machines in California
An official of the War Production Board says Japanese owned tractors trucks and other farm machinery sit unused in Southern California warehouses hindering food production. WPB counsel Burnette J Daniels suggests the government could take these assets to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
War Production Board
Burnette J. Daniels
Veuianel Wpb
Ayis
Three Killed and 31 Injured at Grade Crossings
Seventy three grade crossing accidents were reported to the Public Utility Commission last January. Three persons were killed and 81 injured. Forty nine of the accidents occurred at unprotected crossings and 24 at protected crossings. Of the fatalities and injuries, two deaths and four injuries happened at protected crossings. Sixty six incidents produced no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utility Commission
Anc
Haas Urges Pupils to Enroll in Exams
Dr Francis B Hass state superintendent urged students to enroll for examinations April 2 for army specialized and Navy college training programs. No further tests for six months. minimum age lowered to 17. Forces need enrollees to maintain a steady flow of youths for specialized educational training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Hass
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Haus
Shopping Ration Rules For Red and Blue Stamps
The article outlines how to use Red Stamps for meats cheese and other items with change allowed in L point stamps, notes weight approximations and ounce to point conversion, and advises budgeting stamps for the ration period. It lists foods that are rationed including meats fish fats and most cheeses, and notes some items not rationed such as certain fresh fish and some cheeses.
Ambulance train built for lend lease mercy mission
An American built Austerity locomotive No 1606 powers a British ambulance train adapted for any gauge. The car set includes 216 ward cases and 228 stretcher cases with a complete medical suite, kitchen, and paper-writing cages. Three medical officers and 44 enlisted service members will staff it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erican
Scchenectady
N.Y
Britain
North Africa
London, Midand and Scottish
U. S
Hawley
Clement Crook
Crook
Brooklyn
Pvt
Chiusano
Dodger
Fan Chitsano
Great Western Railways
Pittsburgh market wrap reports livestock and produce trends
Pittsburgh markets show salable hogs 500 head up to 18.00 per hundredweight across weight classes while sheep 150 head move slowly. buyers note steady to higher prices for lambs and roughs. Produce section lists apples, pears, vegetables with varied regional offerings and price ranges. overall demand described as steady to derate amid receipts of 225 cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Nao
Pennsylvania
York Inperialis
Rome
Masaachuset Baldwins
Ohno Starks
Raisin Bread Recipe Via Jungle Berries
Portland ORE Here is a new raisin bread concept shared by Corp Earl Howlett in a letter home from the South Pacific Soldiers report finding jungle berries tasting like raisins and baking bread in a clay bank oven using coconut milk sugar and salt aged to mimic yeast Howlett notes the method and purchase details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
South Pacific, Corp
Earl Howlett
Howlett
Stock Market Teeters Amid Tax Reform Debate
The House Ways and Means Committee advances a tax reform bill preserving post-earnings discounts benefiting higher income brackets while delaying relief for lower earners. The proposal allows taxpayers to stay on prior-year income or switch to current status with up to a percent discount, affecting future tax payments and rationing programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribe Howse Ways and Means Committee
House
Esek Staan
Furnace Mint Improves Output by Uncovering Coals
A report from the furnace facility notes that firing a lunake with safe coal can be reduced or eliminated if a portion of the old glowing coals is uncovered. This adjustment is said to raise production and efficiency at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simuke
Miners wage demands loom as Senate debates pace bill
Union negotiators and southern coal operators resume talks amid expiring contracts. UMWA and northern operators pause wage conferences to reassess living costs and union demands, while a subpoena compels Lewis to appear before the committee. A provisional plan allows retroactive wage adjustments if an April 1 agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Alf
Industriaes
Uney
Lewis
New York
Truman
N. x
United Mine Workers of America
UAW
Yesterel
Obituary notices for Bridgewater Longenecker Potts and Schuerger
Obituaries report the death of Mrs Rose A Bridgewater at Indiana Hospital after a long illness. lists surviving family, church ties, and funeral details. Also noted are death notices for Mrs Mary Pearl Longenecker Dishong and Mr Blaine Potts, with survivor lists, service times, and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose A. Bridgewater
G. W. Bridgewater
Oak Street
Indiana Hospital
William
Cassie A. (Proctor) Patterson
Indiana
First Methodist Church
McGregor
Ncn
W. Iva Patterson
Beaver Falls
Oakland Cemetery
Mary Pearl
Longeine
Dishong
IBA
Montgomery Township
Samuel
Sat
Ripple) Longenecker
Hiths ‘Dale
Violet
Charles
Beulah
Leona
Jan
Grace
Doyle
Lavada Brickell
Hillsdale
Harry
Commodore
Sylvia Story
Spangler
Mae Wisager
Clymer
Anna Sherwin
Clyne
Abraham Longenecker
Catherine Nisewanger
Dan Nisewonger
Curwensville
Mily
Hillsdale Wesleyan Methodist
Blane
Thompson Cemetery
Lady to wed former editor in wartime era
Lady Sirah Spence rChurchill, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, announced to wed Lieut. Edwin Ro Russell of the Royal Navy. Russell, 29, was an associate publisher at Newark Star-Ledger before enlisting in the British Navy in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sirah SpencerChurchill
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Ro Russell
Royal Nave
Day Russell
Newark Star-Lochner
Newark
N. J
Davis to Head New Farm Policy Agency in Agriculture Dept
The report outlines a proposed Food Program within the Agriculture Department to manage fuel, price, distribution, and recruitment of farm labor. Key questions focus on reporting lines to Wicker or the President and whether Davis will have final say on farm prices. Supporters praise his appointment but demand full policy control over farm prices and distribution. Davis, a former AAA architect and ASA administrator, is seen returning to familiar roles amid ongoing farm policy friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
AAA
Liam
Davis
Wickerel
Whetha
Ames Farm
American Karn. Mires Federation
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
The
National Grange
Congressional Farm Law
Office of Price Administration
ASA
Board of Governors
Yas
Federal Reserve Buavil
Former ration board man held in custody after acquittal confusion
Former ration board chair Lee Weiler was held in custody by federal court without charge following a jury acquittal on two counts of violating emergency price laws. Judge Kalodner warned the verdict may be challenged as prosecutors consider next steps amid related cases involving a garage partnership and tire purchases in a suspended conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
oLee FL
Weiler
Rations Board
Lidiay
Nirai
Harry BE
Kalodner
Welter
U. S
Ota Daesha
Han
Busi- Hiss
Unite Petroleum Company
Treasury balance report and soldier on the home front
A damaged OCR fragment notes treasury balances and March receipts with unclear figures. It mentions a soldier on the home front and partial financial figures, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
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Rommel
Seea
Sruuss Diai Ta
North
Clipper
Moorhead
S.wga
Gastletaaw
Pacific Coast
Dan Sick
P. W. Rose Burns
Sick’s
CB. Tyler
Kial Mout
HAAS
Lal
Prince Gardner
Lleas
England
B.Y.D
Burro
Seaforth
Russell
aMib Reduectign
AL Chou & Dye
Ain Cen An Tad & Sts Ag Smelt & R Am
Tel & Tel
Aracondit Awh
T&s FP
AU Refining Bild Lueo
Alt & Ohio
Bontos Aviat Both Steel Bocing Airplane
Burdes Co
Buell Mog, Ins
Mfg
Case Ley Co
Anes & Ohio
Corysler Corp
CG & el
Sulvents Vous Edison Sot Ouott Cen
Dl Leek
West Dougas Aircraft
Pont
NY Central
North Amer
Northern Pacific
Pickara Moter
Param Pictures
Funnev
Pern
Fallin Pure Gil Radio Corp
Ol Ani Reading Cu Repub Steel Reynolls
Tob Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Sperry Corp
Stand Brands Stand
Gas & Elec
Sound Oil NJ Studebaker Corp
Swift & Co
United Aircruaft
United Corp
United Gas Lip US
Ruober Us Smelt
R& M
Warner Bros
Pict West
Unon Tel West
Bl & Mg
Woolworth
Youngst Sh & St
Carrib— AeroSupply
Ola Aly
Ahy
Elee Bond & Share Thy Penny and Corp
Tty
Meta Vao Horn
Conferencechivas
Potts
William J Add Chia
Howe
Tuwnehip
Phunville
Tle
Katherine Schuerger
Robisong Kuneral
Gazette
Maine
Ration Board
Hin
Treasury
Yom Waserington
Miureh
Ando i
Todiana
VOGUE
Ton ME 4K
China
Paramount Picture
Sufficiouy
Pan Cake Trade Black Rey US
Troutman’s
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