War Headlines Signal Escalation in Global Conflict
The piece notes rising battle intensity on multiple fronts including the Russian front and Arctic raids. Roosevelt prioritizes war supplies to the Soviet, while Hitler reinforces the Ruf fla line and expands troops and factory output. Britain enhances pressure with heavy air attacks as Japan widens operations in Burma and the Indian Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Roosevelt
War Production Board
Themy
Navy
Arctic
Fuehrers
Toave
Ruffalo
Une
Europe
Britain
Burma
Indian Ocean
Hitler
Middle East
Air Desert Plans Made for Future War Operations
Secretary Stimson announced large scale Army preparations for air and desert warfare. An airborne command will be formed with HQ at Fort Bragg. A desert corps of 8 000 troops led by Major General George S Patton will train in the California Nevada desert region west of the Colorado River, area about 180 miles long and 30 miles wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Stimson
Army Ground ‘Forces
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Special Desert Corps
George $. Patton
First Armored Corps
California-Nevada Desert
Colorado River
Libya
Puerto Ricans May Be Moved Plan Reported
Washington March 28 A plan to move 500000 Puerto Ricans from Puerto Rico to five Latin American countries seeks to reduce population, supply labor for war materials, and populate hinterlands in Brazil Colombia Ecuador Honduras and Venezuela. An observer said many Puerto Ricans support the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Caribbean
Puerto Rico
Latin America
Brazil
Colombia
Elcuador
Honduras
Venezuela
Police hunt for 400 pound concrete mixer stolen from site
Chicago police expressed confidence they would recover the 400 pound concrete mixer stolen from a house construction site. They say thieves cannot hide such a heavy item and are actively seeking the missing mixer as details appear in the Gazette Classified Ads.
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Chicago
Jet powered cannon shells debut in aviation research
New York report describes a small jet propelled shell project by Edward F. Chandler and supported by the Rocket Society. Experiments test burning powders and fuels to drive a 6 inch shell, aiming for accurate fire with light weight and no recoil, while addressing fuel, construction, and guidance challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
Science
Edward F. Chandler
Astronautics
Journal of the
American Rocket Society
Robert Goddard
New Mexico
Rocket Society
Chandler
Zbigniew Krywoblocki
Bill seeks 16 billion for Army and planes amid WW II need
Washington reports an 18.302 trillion dollar emergency appropriation bill to fund 31,070 new Army aircraft and grow the Army to 300,000 by year’s end. It sets aside roughly 1.0 billion for non aircraft war needs and notes prior authorizations for tens of thousands more planes.
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Washington
House
War Department
Congress
H. H. Arnold
Air Corps
Roosevelt
O. P. Echols
Baltimore
Somervell
Volunteers Ready to Help in Pennsylvania War Defense
The State Defense Council reports 275000 volunteers ready to aid civilians if air raids occur. Air raid wardens number 99467, auxiliary firemen 45636, auxiliary police 48488, with other volunteers in assorted roles. Fully manned wards cover numerous counties including Philadelphia and York. Dr A C Marts says the effort strengthens citizens for war. Distribution schedules for fire equipment medical supplies helmets and armbands are planned under a $100 million federal appropriation.
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Pennsylvania
State Defense Council
Citizens’ Defense Corps
A. C. Macts
Adams
Blair
Bucks
Columbia
Dauphin
Lebanon
Lehigh
Luzerne
Lycoming
Mifflin
Monroe
Philadelphia
Pike
Venago
Schuylkill
Snyder
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Wyoming
York
Dr. Marts
State Council of Defense
Martin Rides On House To Top Of Pole Somerset
An advance flock of martins arrived before the main group as volunteer firemen prepared a bird house in Somerset. The bird perched atop an eight by eighty foot pole while the structure was hoisted into place, marking an annual routine noted by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Somerset
Allied and Japanese raids across Far East and Arctic fronts
Forces clash across multiple theaters as Soviet Arctic fighters press Dietl's force near Murmansk while Allied units raid Japanese positions on Bataan and Zamboanga. Corregidor anti aircraft crews shoot down a heavy bomber as U S forces maintain pressure with artillery and coastal shelling along Manila Bay.
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Man
London
Combined Operations Headquarters
Imay
Murmansk
Eduard Dietl
Narvik
Red Star
Diet
U. & War Department
Corregidor
Bataan
Zamboanga
Minanao
War Department
Manila Bay
Farish Denies Standard Oil Blocking Synthetic Rubber Plans
William S. Farish, president of Standard Oil, testified that Arnold’s charge of hindering synthetic rubber production in the United States was unfounded. Farish stated the German trust had only withheld information on the coal-to-Buna rubber program and did not block U S efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
Standard
Arnold
Standard Oil
United States
William S. Farish
Father Rock Died Friday in Pittsburgh
Rev. Father Paul J. Rock aged 48, Catholic chaplain at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute of Technology, died after a months long illness. A World War I veteran and former dentist, he served with the 80th division machine gun company and earned two citations for bravery, later entering the priesthood five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Father Paul J. Rock
University of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Father Rock
Wounde
Curtis Papers Reach New High in Circulation
Curtis Publishing reports four magazines posted a WH41 high total circulation of 9,777,714 copies. The Saturday Evening Post averaged 3,386,050. Ladies Home Journal 3,971,205. Country Gentleman 2,184,160. and Jack and Jill 235,399, contributing to yearly earnings of 2,059,856 versus 3,044,000 in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Curtis Publishing Company
Walter D. Fuller
Stuckcholders
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Jack and Jilh
Fuller
Butchers Face Sharp Action Over Pork Prices
Washington on March 28. Retail butchers were warned by the Office of Price Administration that they must keep pork products within mid March levels. Dan A. West, OPA consumer division director, urged buyers to report marked price rises in ham, bacon, chops and related items. Wholesale prices for most products are already under a temporary ceiling based on March 3 to 7 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan A. West
OPA Consumers Division
OPA
Transfers of land parcels and deeds listed in Plumville and nearby towns
A series of property transfers shows multiple deeds and lot sales across Plumville, Washington, White, Green, Center, Indiana and surrounding areas. Transfers include 84 acres Canoe, 108 acres White, 22 acres Brushvalley and various lots and tracts among individuals and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Cripps
Leroy Wagner
Plumville
Beryl L. Seanor
Stas C
Washington
Blanche Hoover
H. A. Hoover
South Mahoning
Percilla Seger
Reece Fetterman
Canoe
Home B. L. Association
John Warhold
Burrell
Isaiah L. McHenry
Joseph J.beresnyak
W. Mahoning
Elias
Nakleso A. T. Kimerot
Chas L. Beatty
Beulah B. Hastings
White
Wade McConaughey
Mary B. Gourley
N. Mahoning
Russell Coal Mining Co
Arcadia Coal
Rayne
Charles J
Liptak
Josephine Horvath
Green
Margaret
Brushvalley
Joseph FP. Mack
S. Ben Pollock
Indiana
Princess Elizabeth Confirmed by Archbishop at Windsor
The Archbishop of Canterbury confirmed Princess Elizabeth in a private Windsor Castle chapel attended by the King, Queen, Queen Mary, Princess Margaret, and the Princess Royal. Elizabeth will be sixteen next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Eng
Elizabeth
Canterbury
Windsor Castle
Mary
Margaret
Princess Royal
Guffey Ends Candidacy Bid in Democratic Governor Race
U S Senator Joseph F Guffey withdrew from the Democratic gubernatorial field and pledged support for Judge Ralph H Smith of Pittsburgh He said he would serve out his term in Congress Labor groups urged a nationally known candidate but supported Smith Also in the race are Dr Luther A Hart and Auditor General F Clair Ross with backing from party leaders and city figures Smith's camp targeted Ladner for the Supreme Court and Musmannno for the Superior Court as running mates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Ralph H. Smith
Pittsburgh
Smith
Leo C. Mundy
Guffey
James L. McDevitt
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Devitt
CIO
Judge Smilin
Luther A. Hart
Philadelphia
Meredith Meyers
F. Clair Ross
David L. Lawrence
Ramsey S. Black
Warren H. Hess
Reading
Defensive carding in bridge rules and conventions
McKenney discusses defensive play in bridge focusing on when a false card can mislead the declarer. He notes the risk of bending conventions by playing unnecessarily high cards and the need to ensure deception benefits hand outcome. The article emphasizes restraint and clear signaling with partner through standard plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. E. McKenney
America
Card Authority
Three Of Seventeen Extra Session Bills Passed
Harrisburg dispatch notes six weeks of the Special Legislative Session yielded only three of seventeen proposed measures. Redistricting was completed, while other items such as broad war powers remain contested. Bills approved include congressional reapportionment, salaries and mileage for legislators, and use of substitute fiduciaries during service.
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Harrisburg
James
Assembly
Mittee
Senate
House
Deception in Bridge Play Highlights Strategic Finesse
The text discusses deceptive signaling in a bridge hand. It argues for East to play the ace on the opening lead to avoid revealing high cards and forcing declarer to guess on the second round, noting that misdirection can pressures opponents without loss.
WPB Halves Nationwide Tea Consumption
The War Production Board ordered a reduction of tea usage by half to conserve dwindling supplies. The aim is to stretch the January 1 stock for about a year while noting incoming tea from the Far East could offset shortages as ships carry military goods to the Western Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
Far East
WPB
Western
Pacific
Practical Children Wearing New Pattern No 0120
Pattern No 0120 offers matching play clothes for 2 to 4 years with a smart smock sun suit and overalls. Descriptions include plum applique trims and versatile wear with a cheerful smock, plus yardage guidance and ordering details from The Indiana Evening Gazette Fashion Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Evening Gazette
7Th Avenue
New York
N.Y
Industry stock names and percents blend in a dense listing
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous company names such as Boeing General Electric General Motors Ford Chrysler Union Carbide and many others alongside percentage figures and coded references. The piece appears as a chaotic catalog of stocks and affiliations without a single clear narrative or focus.
Pittsburgh Markets Report March 28 Hog Prices Rise
Salable hogs 100 head active 25 cents higher. 160 to 180 pounds 13.55 to 14.00, 180-200 pounds 14.00, 200-220 pounds 13.00 to 14.00, 250-290 pounds 13.50 to 13.85. calves and sheep steady. Produce demand slow. apples and potatoes with mixed steady to higher prices. various Russet and Chippewa varieties listed with crates and sacks.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
New York
Baldwins
McIntosh
W. Va
Maine
Idaho
Florida
Bliss
Sabotage cases target Crusader White Shirts organizer
Attorney General Biddle announced arrests of George W. Chiiatians, a creator of the Crusader White Shirts, and Rudolph Fahl of Denver, Colo, for distributing propaganda aimed at mutiny and demoralizing the army. Conviction could bring up to ten years and $10,000 fine for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Chiiatians
Aganizer
White Shirts
Rudolph Fahl
Denver
Colo
Biddle
Store Up Antifreeze For Next Winter Use
The Office of Price Administration advises automobile owners to store antifreeze for next year. Drain old coolant after cold weather, discard brown or rusty solution, seal and label saved liquid, and ensure new antifreeze matches the saved brand. Test and inspect stored solution if used over one winter, discard if it browns or rusts and fails to clear on standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administratio
Automobile Owne
War on subs to be unified across sea frontiers
Washington announces unification of army and navy anti submarine commands along Atlantic and Pacific coasts under sea frontier leaders. Army air units will serve with naval sea frontier commanders to boost submarine defense. Unity of command already exists in Hawaiian, Caribbean zones. further details await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Washington
Army
Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Vasa
Pavity
Eas
Macshall
King
United States
Army Defense
Sea Frontiers
Naval Sea Frontier
Hawaiian Islands
Caribbean
Hawaii
Parama
Shose
Obituary of Robert N Coleman from Conemaugh Township
Robert N Coleman died at home in Conemaugh Township. Born June 8 1872 to Samuel and Margaret Coleman, he was a longtime member of Conemaugh United Presbyterian Church. Survived by widow Prudence and numerous children, seven grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Robingon Funeral Home Saltsburg at 2 PM with viewing after 7 PM today, interment Edgewood Cemetery Saltsburg.
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Robert N. Coleman
Conemaugh Township
Samuel
Margaret (Miller) Coleman
Conemaugh United Presbyteran Church
Prudence’ (Dunkelman) Coleman
Harry
Ferguson
Edgewood Cemetery
Saltsburg
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Declarer
West
Aly
Lark
Stf
Bald
Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Boeing Airplan Borden Co
Briggs
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Cons Edison
Consol
Curtiss-Wright
Mlinois Central
Int Harvester
Nick Cah
Int Tel
Team
Johns-Manville
Kennecott
Kresge
Lehigh Port
Lehigh Val
T Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Wat Dairy Prod
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
NY Central RR
North Ameria Giky Northern Pacific
Packard Motor Param Pictures
Penney
Penn RR
Pullman Pure Oil
Radio Corp of
Am Reading
Republic Steel Reynolds
Sears Roebuck
Studebaker Corp $Iq Swift and Co
Texas Coal
United Aircraft
United Corp Ny
United Gas Imp
US Steel Ag
Warner Bros Pier
West Union
West el
Mfg
Bbig Woolworth
Army and ‘Navy World
Sea Frontier
Woliewig Ween
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