Record surge in marriage licenses as health rules loom
Newlyweds in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania push marriage license figures to record highs as a new pre marital physical exam law nears effect. Counties report spikes in applications and officials warn certificates may take days, with some counties already enforcing physician certificates for applicants.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Orphans’ Court
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Luzerne County
Berks County
Dauphin County
Lancaster County
York County
P. A. Ryan
Lackawanna County
New York
Hne
Germany moves to protect Belgium and Holland
Germany demands that Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg accept its "protection" of neutrality. Ribbentrop warns Britain and France of consequences, asserts planned Allied attack on the Ruhr via Belgium and Holland, and states Germany will act to defend its interests. He accuses Belgian and Dutch governments of connivance and vows retaliation if attacked.
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Belgium
Holland
Norway
Denmark
Germany
Ruhr
Hegium
Luxembourg
Ribbentrop
England
France
Fuehrer
von Ribbentrop
Financial Backing for Turnpike Extension Assured
Harrisburg May 10 The turnpike extension to link Pittsburgh with Tidewater Philadelphia won initial approval as a 50 million project. The House vote 191 to 8 cleared the bill for Senate action next week amid rural Republican objections over land claims and proposed routing, with talks of broader western expansion. The measure awaits the Senate after adjournment.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Tidewater
Philadelphia
Turnpike Commission
House
Senate
Alfred C. Alspach
Harry E. Trout
Baker Royer
Norman Wood
Lancaster County
Edward A. Clack
Clearfield
Charles Auker
Blair
Raymond E. Henry
Berks
H. Daniel Sarge
Lebanon
Invasion of Belgium and Dutch territory shocks Europe
Germany launched a sudden invasion across Belgium and the Netherlands. The German barrage and parachute assaults followed Luftwaffe bombardment and mass troop movements as Brussels reported raids and Antwerp burned. Officials ordered calm, blackout, and evacuations while NATO-like fears of broader conflict escalated.
Belgian Resistance and German Invasion Report
Belgian defense chief King Leopold I takes command as mobilization begins. Britain and France pledge aid while Germany launches a rapid invasion to breach France. Belgium appeals to allies and treaties for support as ambulances ferry the wounded through Brussels. Reports say Germans invade Belgium and surrounding areas amid strikes on hospitals.
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Leopod I
Albert
Britain
France
Enigland
Chamber of Deputies
Mortsel
Germany
Adolf Hiler
Paul Henri Spaak
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Brussels
Belgium
Luxemburg
Dar
Germany Expands War Front as Britain Backs Netherlands
As German forces surge past Denmark and Norway, Allied powers grow to include Britain and France with Poland Belgium and the Netherlands. Hitler calls it the most decisive struggle while Queen Wilhelmina appeals to her people and Dutch flood gates slow the invaders. Britain vows support to Belgium and the Netherlands as France reports bombed cities including Nancy Lille Lyon Colmar Pontoise and Luxueil.
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Ers
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Poland
Belgium
Netherlands
Adolf Hitler
Alles
Greanny
Wilhemina
Switzerland
France
Nancy
Lille
Lyon
Colmar
Pontoise
Luxueil
Lord Halifax
Halifax
Baron Cartier de Marchienne
Relief checks show drop in Indiana aid payments
Relief payments to Indiana Countians fell in the week ended today by 490 dollars and 66 fewer checks, per State Treasurer Clair Ross. Week total was 0,953 dollars with 0,001 less than last year, while current week required 896 fewer checks than a year ago. Bureau of Assistance Disbursements shows 8,053-1479 checks for the current week, 10,443-1746 checks for the previous week, and 18,084-2575 checks for the comparable week in 1989.
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Indiana
Clair Ross
Bureau of Asistance
Treasury Department
War Cabinet Reaches Unity Call Amid Allied Crisis
Labor leaders urged unity and total effort to win the war. The war cabinet met at No 10 Downing Street with chiefs of the air, land, and sea forces. Some sources expect Parliament to be recalled before the May 21 session after Whitsuntide recess.
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Labor Party
No. 10 Downing Street
World War Begins as German Forces Strike Across Europe
News reports describe German bombers and tanks driving into Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands while Belgian King Leopold II orders troops to avoid Brussels. Paris notes rising cabinet tensions as France and Britain brace for a wider conflict amid air bombardments and advancing German units.
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Beligum
Havas
Belgium
Belgian
Luxembourg
Foreign Ministry
Paul Reynaud
France
Europe
Germany
London
Paris
Low Countries
Holland
Brussels
Netherlands
Leopold
Bern
Switzerland
Courrendon
Lawmakers approve emergency relief funds amid highway dispute
The Roundup notes eight Republican proposals to curb an extension of the Harrisburg to Philadelphia express highway, while Democrats unanimously back a 71.85 million dollar emergency relief package. Key transfers include 17.6 million from the motor fund and 1.5 million from veterans’ compensation to sinking fund, with 1 million for distressed school districts and 245 thousand for session expenses.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Lancaster County
Motor Fund
Tdissent
Vet‘erans
Sesson
College hears student talks at Indiana State Teachers College
Students and faculty gathered in the auditorium to hear delegates report on recent conferences. Howard Porter described social educational and financial guidance insights from the Eastern States Association meeting in New York City.
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Indiana State Teachers College
Eastern States Association of Professional Schools For
New York City
Howard Porter
Meetiag
Indiana
Acho
Josephine McCreight
Walter Nosal
Johnstown
Heated committee clash over secret ballot in public session
A disrupted meeting saw committee members protesting a roll call vote and demanding secrecy while Acting Chairman John B. Flenniken faced pressure from State Senator Gilbert Wolfenden. The argument centered on voters needing to know representatives' positions versus voters' right to secrecy. The uproar highlighted tensions between transparency and political protection.
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Law Library
America
John B. Flenniken
Burrell Township
Gilbert Wolfenden
Senate
Supahot
Adams optimistic on sex slayings. public urged to be patient
Bellefonte May 10 State Police Commissioner Lynn G Adams said he remained optimistic the Fay Gates and Rachel Taylor sex slayings would be solved and urged the public to be patient. He noted over 1,000 people have been questioned, more than 30 state policemen are on the hunt, and Federal involvement was rejected. Officers received hundreds of fan letters, many immaterial, while officials sought any usable tips.
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Dennis Westrick
D-Caimbria
James
Leo A. Achterman
Monroe
Department of Public Assistance
Kenneth G. Haines
Center County
Lynne G. Adams
Centre County
Atale
Adams
Haines
State College High School
Ernor James
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lois Gales
D. H. Stephens
Western
Pennsylvania
Gates
Taylor
and Co. Adams
Secret ballot backs chairman amid debate over secret seven
The county committee backed the secret ballot by a large margin after defeating Senator Wolfenden's amend ment. Former Chairman Dr. Stewart addressed concerns about integrity while a member apologized for an implied threat to jobs. Senator Wolfenden urged dissolving the so called secret seven and appointing known district representatives to handle complaints before voting for chairman. One hundred forty seven of 154 committeemen participated.
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Wolfenden
Dr. Stewart
Jobs
Walfenden
Stewart
Harry A. Borland
Indiana
George
A. B. Ansley
State Dept moves to inform Germany on open Brussels and neutrality talks
The State Department said Brussels is an open city with no German troop presence and relayed the note to Berlin via the U S Embassy. Ambassador Kennedy in London relayed Belgium's request, after John Cudahy in Brussels reported a house near the embassy hit during the bombing. Roosevelt convened a White House meeting of top officials to set neutrality limits for American ships in light of the Dutch invasion and new European war spread. Officials anticipate U S consultation with other American republics on safeguarding the Netherlands possessions in the hemisphere and maintaining the Dutch East Indies status quo for raw materials. The Navy noted the fleet would stay at Hawaii for maneuvers, possibly longer due to the invasion impacts.
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State Department
Brussels
Department
United States
Berlin
Belgium
Joseph Kennedy
London
John Cudahy
Cudahy
Kennedy
Roosevelt
Low Countries
Europe
White House
Hull
Welles
Jackson
George C. Marshall
Ramy
Harold R. Stark
Orient
Western Hemisphere
Netherlands
Holland
Dutch West Indies
Curacao
Dutch Guiana
South America
Markets Lawn Slock Pitts burgh May 10
Markets report steady hog prices for 160 to 180 pounds at 5.79 to 8.15, 100 to 150 pounds 4.50 to 5.50, and 200 pounds around 0.50 to 3.85. Cattle are steady with steer averages for flags 10.00 to 31.00, medium to good 9.00 to 10.00, and common to medium 6.00 to 7.35. Volume listed as 235 tons for medium to good 6.00 to 3.00.
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Slock Fittsburgh
Mey
Grain and livestock prices amid wartime market moves
Pittsburgh May 10 reports moderate produce demand with apples and berries steady and various potato and meat prices listed. Chicago May 11 notes an opening wheat advance up to six cents as markets react to fighting on the Western Front in Europe.
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Grains
Chicago
Europe
Stock Market Scan of Major U S Corporations and Mergers
A dense OCR list captures major U S stock names across industries from Alcoa to Westinghouse, including divisions like Chrysler Corp, General Motors, Du Pont, and Reynolds. The fragment also includes percentages, stock figures, and references to rail and utility companies, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
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Alcoa Am
And
Am Tel
Anaconda Alch
Atl
Bald Loco Cl Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel Briggs Mfg
Budd Mig Burr
Calumet
Hee
Canad Pacific
Cerra
Chrysler Corp
el Comi
Edison
Consol
del Lack
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont
del Eastman Kodak
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gen
Gillette
Sal R
Greyhound Corp
Harb-Walker Hudson Motor Interlake Fron
Int Harvester Int
Nick Car Int
Tel Kennecott Cap Kresge
Lehigh Port
Lehigh Val Coal Leh Vyl RR Loew's Sne Muck Trucks
Muntgam Ward Nash-Kelvin
State lags in TB care in general hospitals
WILLIAMSPORT, May 10. Pennsylvania trails leading states in providing general hospitals with tuberculosis departments. Dr. Charles J. Hatferd of the Henry Phipps Institute said a survey by the AMA shows only about one in ten general hospitals have this division. New York and California each have 39, Pennsylvania 14, as delegates met at the State Tuberculosis Society. Dr. John H. Korna of Rocky Crest Sanatorium noted rural areas face greater challenges due to transport, specialists, and survey limits.
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Williamsport
Pennsylvania
State Tuberculosis Society
Charles J. Hatferd
Henry Phippa Institute
Philadelphia
American Medical Association
New York
California
John H. Korna
Olean
N. Y
Rocky Cres Sanatorium
Obituary notices for Flora and Finkbeiner families
Obituary items report the death of Santo Flora at his daughter's Sagamore home with funeral services at 2 10 p m Sunday at his Moon Run residence near Pittsburgh and burial in Montour Cemetery. Also noted is the death of 78 year old Almira Finkbeiner at her son Harry Finkbeiner’s Cherry Tree home with services planned in Elimsport Methodist Church and burial in the church cemetery after viewing at Leydie Funeral Home in Dalcana.
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Santo Flora
Flora
Joseph Dalessio
Sagamore
Moon Run
Pittsburgh
Montour Cemetery
Galey
Almira Finkbeiner
John Leonard Finkbeier
Harry Finkbeiner
Cherry Tree
Elimipett
Surevivloge
Nancy McCaslin
Williamsgport
Leydie
Dutch City Falls to German Air Assault Near Rotterdam
German planes bombed and landed troops near Rotterdam as Allied air forces rushed to aid Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Dutch resistance held on the left bank while police and officials suffered casualties and newspapers were shut in Amsterdam and the city reeled from the surprise attack.
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Wilhelmina
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
France
Britain
Rotterdam
Waalhavern
Usang
Amsterdam
Wip Portheest
Stgc
Car overturns injuring Harold Johnston near Homer City
Harold Johnston a 21 year old resident of Homer City suffered possible skull fracture and head lacerations when his car overturned on Route MP near Homer City late last night. He was admitted to Indiana Hospital at 13 18. Indiana state police officer Private B R Davidson investigated the crash.
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Harold Johnston
Homer City
Indiana
R. Davidson
State Motor Powlica
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Neordach
Wiliam Shester
Cumberland County
Auker
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Irwin
Ohio State Line
Erie
Balkans
West
Thhe Ruhr
Duech
Hague
Great Britain
Hubert Pierlot
Antwerp
Jemelle
Chamberlain
Archibald Sinclair
Liberal Party
Alice Moorhead
Miss Moorhead
Dr. Fretwell
Columbia University
Baldwins
West Virginia
Maine
Florida Bliss
Coates
Florida Biss
Katahdins
Maine Green Mountains
Katrelins
T.B. Care
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