Stalin’s Shadow Looms Over War Ebb and Flow
The article analyzes Joseph Stalin’s hidden aims as he weighs rising Axis pressure and possible U S entry into World War II. It discusses fears of Germany expanding into the Balkans and Dardanelles, potential Near East attacks, and Hitler eyeing Ukraine for vital supplies. The piece ponders whether Russia faces a Bolshevik counterstrike and how such moves could alter the war’s course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Joseph Stalin
United States
Stalin
Washington
Stimson
Britain
America
Soviet Union
Germany
Russia
Balkans
Dardanelles
Hitler
Near East
Ukraine
Bolshevists
Candid X rays touted for school tuberculosis screening
Experts from Westinghouse demonstrated the candid X-ray at a joint meeting of the American Association of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Pittsburgh schools already test 140,000 students with tuberculin skin tests and show positive reactions. Dr. L. M. Smith says the technique is much faster and cheaper than standard X-ray, estimating 4,000 exams at $125 versus $2,000 for film alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing
Cam-any
American ‘Association of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons
American Industrial Hygiene Association
Pittsburgh ‘School Board
L. M. Smith
Health Service On
Pittsburgh
Monastero Hill Key To Albanian Front In World War II
In Berat Albania a correspondent describes the brutal fighting on Monastero hill during January and February, where Italian and Greek forces endured heavy casualties defending a strategic position 40 miles south of Berat. The hill’s fall would have opened routes to Tepeleni Valona and possibly Tirana, shaping the southern Albania front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berat
Albania
Rome
Monastero
Tepeleni
Valona
Tirana
Candid camera X-ray discussed for noncritical use
Technicians caution that candid camera X rays are not meant for critical pathology or conditions requiring standard X rays. They note it may help uncover fractures and occupational ailments, but emphasize limitations in medical diagnosis.
Labor program aims across party lines in Pennsylvania
McDevitt and Senator Harry Shapiro urged passage of all bills backed by the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor. The federation seeks higher unemployment and workers compensation, broader disease laws, improved taproom sign rules, and an anti injunction measure. Senate opposition centers on Republican leader James A. Geltz who has offered little cooperation with the proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDevitt
Harry Shapiro
Philadelphia
Senate
House
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
James A. Geltz
Allegheny County
Federation
Geltz
Gelt
Harrisburg
Borough considers water supply options and costs
Council discusses five water projects including a Twolick Creek dam near Wandin and piping to the existing pump station at about 500,000 dollars, a Ram Bey Run dam for 90 to 100 million gallons, modernizing Two Lick Creek treatment at 50,000 dollars, and pumping from Yellow or CrookedCreek basins, noting income from water may not justify large expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Run
Twolick Creek
Wandin
Ram- Bey Run
Indista
Sud
Indigna
Yellow Creek
Crooked Creek
Time changes meet mixed local opposition in Indiana County
Zion Lutheran Church speaker Murray C Stewart opposed the proposed time change while Wv G Warkins Indiana County Theatres Company warned that 41 percent of street patronage comes from farmers and miners who will not adopt fast time. County Agent John W Warner urged less confusion. Harry A Borland dissented. Indiana County observes standard versus fast time with local institutions declaring their stance. Daylight Time in Indiana begins May 11 with variations by city and ends September 28. Chicago extends DST to late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Harry A. Borland
Indiana County
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana
Homer City
Blairsville
Greenberg Is In The Army Now
Detroit May 7 AP Hank Greenberg baseball's top salary star was inducted into the army at 9 50 p m Capt C C Curtis Jr of Grand Rapids Mich executive officer for Detroit officiated Greenberg swapped his Tigers uniform number 8 for the army serial 36 114 611 after a final physical checkup he was pronounced fit for military service despite flat feet
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Detroit
Big Hank Greenberg
Army
C. C. Curtis, Jr
Grand Rapids
Mich
Detroit Tiger
Greenberg
Borough considers costly plant and street upgrades in May
Borough plans and state authority for a major plant cost about 27000 with overall borough expenditure near 70000. May meter revenue rose to 1694.79 from April, while paving petitions favored Elm and Washington streets and Carpenter Alley with WPA base and bituminous top. New cast main sewer estimated at 6840, labor WPA. Parking meter hours debated from 3 am to 6 pm, no action. Katherine Jones elected borough stenographer as Sheldam Buterbaugh leaves. General fund balance dropped from 6474.36 to 482.47. most taxes due July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers College
Indiana Hospital
Court House
Elm Street
Washington Street
Seventh Street
Wayne Avenue
Carpenter Alley
School
Washington Streets
College Avenue
Locust
Grant Streets
Indiana
Church Street
Winn
Moorhead
Katherine Jones
Sheldam Buterbaugh
Maryland
Treasury
British RAF reports Iraqi post captured and fuel flow resumed
A Royal Air Force communique states Iraqi forces captured a post along the Mosul oil line and surrendered later, restoring fuel flow to British lines. The report also notes RAF bombardments silencing guns at Habbaniyah airport west of Baghdad after Iraqi forces withdrew from high ground positions. Moscow announces Joseph Stalin becomes Premier of Soviet Russia, taking over from Vyacheslav Molotov who remains foreign minister at Molotov's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
North Africa
Royal Air Force
Bagdad
Churchill
Commons
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Water Plant Costs and Sewage Plan Discussed by Borough
Borough council reviewed water system plans including two basins and a possible 70 percent higher pumping cost. Repairs to the Alter plant, reservoir, dead ends, pipe replacements, and a retaining wall were estimated at about 40 000 dollars. Council authorized a three member committee to seek a sixty day option on the Clymer Water Company plant. A new sewage disposal plant at Two Lick Creek was proposed with an estimated total of 87 673 dollars plus WPA labor, abandoning the Ben Avon plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twolick
Clymer Water Company
Harry Borland
H. B. Buyterbaugh
J. C. Orr
L. E. Miller
Indiana
Department of Health
WPA
Ben Avon
Marsh Run
Twolick Creek
Costa
Churchill Answers As War Leaders Clash In Commons
In a combative Commons session Churchill dismisses the speech as not the one expected from a great war leader. A J M Hudson hails progress in anti-U boat efforts while noting U boat claims cannot be confirmed openly. Churchill cites half a million men under Wavell in the Middle East and US shipbuilding aiding Britain into 1942. He also rebukes Eden over Turkey’s role in the Dardanelles and insists Turkey remained neutral and unable to block merchant vessels.
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Churchill
A. J. M. Hudson
Admiralty
Archibald Wavell
Middle East
United States
Lloyd George
Anthony Eden
Turkey
Bosporus
Dardanelles
Indiana County Tenth Annual Music Festival Honored
Chief Music Educator of Pennsylvania congratulates Indiana County for the Tenth Annual Music Festival praising its contribution to music education in the county and state. County Superintendent D L Wisger commends pioneers Miss Mary Carson, Miss Carolyn Gessler, and Mr. Harry A Canfield for service and notes their role as original members in Indiana County’s music supervision organization. The festival celebration expresses welcome and shared pride in continuing musical efforts tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Novement
Mary Carson
Saltsurbg
Carolyn Gessler
Bilairaville
Harry A. Canfield
Indiana
D. L. Wisger
Alsp
Organization of Music Supervisors
Perry
Grange Banquet Highlights Daylight Saving Stance
Lawrence F. Robinson presided at Pomona Grange No. 68 as Dr LeRoy King and Dr Beatty Dimit urged continued Indiana County school cooperation and announced the August Pennsylvania County Life Conference. The group backed Daylight Saving Time 11 to 1, with speakers including Dr J H Cole and local parish and family attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Robinson
Pomona Grange No. 68
LeRoy &. King
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana
Indiana County
Beatty H. Dimit
Pennsylvania State Grange
J. H. Cole
University of Wisconsin
Pomona
Murray C. Stewart
Grange
Sclons
Homer City
Blairsville
D. I. Schaeffer
Alverda
District 2
Schaeffer
C. W. Cummins
Edward Henderson
Sara Bell Watson
Mary Stella O'Hara
Anthony Morino Jr
de Luxe
Samuel Marrs
Larry de Church
Aurelius Previte
Anthony Morino
Indiana Public Schools Welcome County Youth Music Group
The Indiana Public Schools welcome boys and girls from all sections of Indiana County who are keenly interested in music. The message notes relief from world turmoil as voices and instruments provide refreshment of mind and heart, with doors and latch-string open to young musicians and their instructors for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Schools
Indiana County
Stock market roundup of 1930s colorized list of company tickers
A dense ledger of company names with percent figures and ratios across diverse industries. The list includes Al Chem and Dye Am Rad and Ste Gls Am Smelt and R 384% Am Tel and Tel 149% plus many others such as Anaconda 24 Atch T and F 30 Ad Refining 2355 Bald Loco 4 and Gen Elec 28% Chrysler Corp 5644. The passage reads like a market summary or index of corporate stocks and their percentage changes.
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Am Rad
Ste
Bald Loco
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Budd Mfg
Case
I D Co
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Columbas and
Cons Edison
Consol Oil
Curtiss Wright
Studebaker Corp
Swift and Co
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas
Imp
Steel
Warner Bros
Pict West
Union
Tel West
Mig
Woolworth
Ark Nat Gas “A
Cities Service
Electric Bond and
Penproed Corp
Tax policy debates stall inflation and debt growth
The discussion centers on taxation as a tool to curb inflation and fund defense amid a 47 billion national debt and 89 billion in defense spending. Officials argue higher taxes and savings bonds can reduce consumption pressure, keep prices stable, and control idle balances. They caution that even with tax hikes, government borrowing remains necessary to cover deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betlin
Jong
Treasury
Bell
Navy chief urges swift aid to Britain and Atlantic action
Secretary Stimson called for prompt naval assistance in a radio address, asserting Germany's unrestricted sea warfare has extended into the Western Hemisphere and denouncing its U boat tactics as illegal. President Roosevelt had been briefed as top aides, including Stephen Early, anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Stephen Early
War Department
Roosevelt
Germany
Obituary notices for Brady son and Linginfelter family
Obituary items report the death of James Howard, son of C Howard Brady of Sharon, with funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday at the parental home and burial at Crooked Creek Cemetery in Chambersville at 2:30 p.m. Also noted is the death of Laura Amelia Wyncoop Linginfelter McMillen of Rayne township at 1:32 a.m. She was born May 11, 1868, member of Washington Presbyterian Church, and survived by several children and stepchildren with funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. and burial in the Washington Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Lizette L Lewie, born March 20, 1878 in Binghamton New York, died 10 p.m. Monday at St Marys Hospital Clarksburg from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was predeceased by husband Arthur E Lewis Sr and survived by ten children and eight grandchildren. funeral and interment planned for Thursday in Morgantown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howard
C. Howard Brady
Sharon
Wu Crooked Creek
Chambersville
Laura Amelia (Wyncoop) Lingenfelter-Mcmillen
Rayne Township
Miles and
Charlotte
Beatty) Wyncoop
Washington Presbyterian Church
Guy Lingenfelter
Sagamore
W. A. Lingenfelter
Harry Lingenfelter
Arlington
Verba Hawk
Cloe
John Lingenfelter
Creekside
May Allshouse
Mayersdale
Clark Lightcap
Home
R. D
J. K. Boston
Washington Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lizette
Lewie
Binghamton
N. Y
St. Mary's Hospital
Clarksburg
W. Va
Arthur E. Lewis, Sr
William Clemens
Morgantown
W. Ve
A. D. Briggs
Brooklyn
Emily Brosius
Philadelphia
Will
Eugene
Fiose Lewis
Martha Manening
Walter Ridgeley
Ridgeley
Arthur E. Lewis, Jr
Indiana
Comely Blonde Adopts Blackjack Fashion Film
Kathryn Rishell started a spring vogue by carrying a blackjack after a man chased her on the street. She outran him, then sought protection. County Detective Morris Jones approved her carrying a blackjack amid complaints of women being molested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Jones
Kathryn
Stimson cites freedom of the seas in stance against U-boat threat
Deputy Secretary of War Stimson equates 1941 U-boat tactics with 1917 and warns that Germany has expanded its war zone toward Greenland. He argues that delivering munitions to Britain requires secure seas and calls for stronger navy action beyond the Lend‑Lease program to prevent munitions from being sunk in the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counress
Germany
Stimson
Greenland
U. S
United States
Senate
Administration
Pepper
Willkie
Nye
R-Nd
Washington
Britain
Great Britain
Atlantic Ocean
Stalin Changes Roles Amid Foreign Affairs Shift
STALIN today by Tass reports he will not fulfill both chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the U S A and foreign affairs duties. He becomes vice chairman while keeping Communist Party posts. He has moved to the fore in recent months and welcomed Japanese officials during visits. The Red Army has been reorganised and modernised per his last speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tass
Council of People's Commissars
People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs
Central Committee
Communist Party
Stalin
Youuke Matsuoke
Japan
Russia
Red Army
Indiana Borough Council Vote and April Meter Tally
In a council session the PUNXS Y motion faced a split vote with Heay Mikesell Mogle Shermer Skinger and Staples opposing. Krouge supported voters in the last meeting. Secretary McCall announced the tie and President Shermer asked Burgess Tibby to decide by his vote, delaying resolution to the next regular meeting. The May treasurer report shows 1 604.79 collected from meters in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heay
Mikesell
Mogle
Shermer
Skinger
Staples
Krouge
McCall
Burgess Tibby
Tibby
Reguray
Council
Indiana
U S and Canada form near term economic defense boards
Washington reports that the United States and Canada will establish closely collaborating economic defense boards to speed mobilization of resources for Britain and hemisphere defense. Boards will coordinate raw materials and manufacturing, synchronize arms production, and study long term economic effects, with Roosevelt to name the American board soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Canada
Britain
U. S.canadian Defense Board
Dominion
Roosevelt
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
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Chicago
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NAVY
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U.S
Shfrkin
Ios Paine
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Willane
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Peete
Ye Paina
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