Postwar Poland Aims and Russian Territorial Redraws
The War Today analyzes how Rus Polish tensions linger beyond wartime headlines. It argues Moscow and the Polish government in exile in London seek to shape postwar Eastern Europe, with potential boundary disputes and territorial readjustments likely. It notes Britain’s promises for an independent Poland and Stalin’s stance on a strong Polish state, but cautions that borders may differ from prewar map, including possible claims on Finland’s former zones, the Baltic states, Bessarabia, and strategic Black Sea points such as Constanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Moscow
London
Europe
Sikorski
Britain
Churchill
Poland
Stalin
Russia
Finland
Estonia
Atvia
Lithuania
Hitler
Bessarabia
Rumania
Constanta
Layman Head at Allegheny College named president
Dr John Richie Schultz becomes the first layman to lead Allegheny College and the first faculty member elevated to the presidency, succeeding Dr William Pearson Tolley. Schultz, raised in Canton Missouri, joined Allegheny in 1917 and has been dean of men since 1930. He earned a PhD at Yale and is known for dialect research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueadville
John Richie Schultz
Allegheny College
Schultz
Pittsburgh
William Pearson Tolley
Syracuse University
Canton
Mo. Hoe
Culver-Stockton College
Yale University
Allegheny
Yale
Congress Battles Over Reciprocal Trade Act Extension
Washington May 10 The House opens a two day debate on extending the presidents power to negotiate reciprocal trade pacts without congressional approval. Republicans push a 90 day veto, Democrats defend the program as essential to world peace and postwar recovery. Senate moves toward a modified Ruml income tax plan while Price Administration cuts costs on cabbage onions poultry salt cod and more as subsidies ease meat coffee and butter prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Hil
House
Congress
Congres
Hull
Ways and Means Committee
Sumner Welles
Connally
Senate
Military Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Office of Price Administration
Medal awards and air service promotions noted in brief
Continued from page one, Corporal William C. Myers receives the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal for action over the Owen Stanley Range in New Guinea. Lieutenant John W. Beck, from Clymer, attends Antiaircraft Artillery School at Camp Bavis, N. Co. Smith graduates from an intensive automotive mechanics course at Fort Knox, Ky. Private L. Y. C. Smith, son of Mrs. Zula M. Smith of Indiana, among the graduates. Cadet Martin I. Brody of 5a Church Street enters Army Air Forces Pre-Flight School at Selman Field, Louisiana after leaving Yale. Anthony D. Oliverio of 450 Water Street promoted to Corporal at Fort Riley. Oliverio, former Homer City High School student and W P A estimator, is married to Gertrude Bunzy, who remains in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hery Myers
Owen Stanley Mountain Range
New Guinea
William C. Myers
Brody
Marton, I. Brody
H. J. Brody
Church Street
Aeny Air Forces
Selman Field
Monrou
Yale University
Oliverio
Anthony D. Oliverio
Waterstreet
Calgery
Fort Riley
Kan
Oliveria
Homer City
Work Projects Administration
Gertrude Bunzy
Indiana
Axis Reaction Continues Across Europe During War
Reports from Holland say martial law spread as German forces potentially plan an English Channel assault. Allied raids hit Pelermo in Sicily on Hitler’s invasion anniversary. Balkans troop movements match prior Greece Yugoslavia buildup. Himmler moves to suppress opposition in the Balkans. Rommel linked to Balkan actions and Greek highway work. Le Havre evacuation ordered amid anti invasion defenses. Vichy arrests and boundary zone ID cards noted by Tass via Stockholm reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Holland
English Channel
Netherlands
Aneta
Sicilian
Pelermon
Hitler
Mediterranean
Balkans
Hungary
Greece
Yugoslavia
Ankara
Stockholm
Germany
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmler
Geneva
Tass
Erwin Rommel
North Africa
London
Rommel
Bulgaria
Hittler
Associated Press
le Havre
Vichy
War Pride Continues from Page One In Pittsburgh
War Pride continues from page one with updates on the liaison officer role in Pittsburgh as the story follows military and civilian efforts. The report highlights the officer’s new duties and the city’s involvement in the ongoing assignment and morale activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wants
Pittsburgh
Assembly Roundup and Tax Proposals Highlight Pennsylvanias Session
The 18 week session drew sharp faction lines as Republicans praised Gov Martin while Democrats accused him of no leadership. 1,112 House bills and 635 Senate measures were filed, 493 sent to Martin with 122 signed and three vetoed by May 8. A simplified three levy tax plan urged by Rep Edwin Winner would tax net income, sales and inheritance to fund state operations, claiming tax reductions were achieved this session. Assembly leaders see upcoming 1943 municipal elections and September primaries shaping the political map, with Philadelphia and potential U.S. Senate prospects stirring chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben E. Cohen
Democratic House
Elmer J. Holand
Dallegheny
Martin
Republican House
Franklin H. Lichtenwalter
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
Philadelphia
Ihe
Claude T. Reno
Ie Superior Court
Shecking
Republican
Lawrence
Anti- Saloon League
Scott McBride
U. S
James J. Davis
Weldon B. Heyburn
Delaware County
M. Harvey Taylor
Reeder Brothers Promote Hold Civilian Defense Roles
The Southern Defense Command and Home Guard units in eight southern states organize under the Civilian Defense setup. Brigadier General status is conferred twice on the Reeder family of Butler with William O. Reeder promoted last week and his brother Brigadier General Harry Reeder serving overseas with the infantry. Pennsylvania lists thousands of residents serving in nearly every war theater from privates to apprentices, highlighting broad home-front participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Defense Command
Home Guard
Reeder
Butler
William O. Reeder
Harry Reeder
Infantry
Confirmation of Dr Frank Parker to Public Utility Commission
Philadelphia physician Dr Frank Parker is confirmed to serve on the Public Utility Commission. The action, notices, and any accompanying authorization arise from official proceedings and are recorded for public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parker
Philadelphia
Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania Legislature 1943 Session Recap
A summary of the 1943 Pennsylvania Legislature session covers length 18 weeks from January 5 to May 9 with a cost of 1.7 million. It notes 1112 House bills and 635 Senate bills introduced, 61 House and 238 Senate bills passed, 483 passed and sent to the Governor, three constitutional amendments approved, 122 bills signed by Governor Murnhy, two vetoed, and 389 remaining unacted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulding
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Murehy
Price ceilings begin across 180 cities in wartime groceries
The ration guide reports M Brown's plan to cut beef and related items by 10 percent starting June 1 through subsidies. Effective price ceilings take effect today in 180 metropolitan areas, guiding housewives on legality of store prices. OPA plans regional temporary beef and mutton price ceilings, plus soap and canned goods listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiss M. Brown
OPA
Allied forces claim collapse of Axis pocket in Tunisia
Allied headquarters report that organized resistance in the Axis Pocket between Hizerte and Tunis has collapsed and that British American and French troops secured an initial unconditional surrender from a large enemy force. In the sector some 25,000 prisoners were taken, including six generals and four German divisional commanders. Strong enemy resistance remained at the Cap Bon Peninsula entrance, with French and British forces pressing forward and naval gunfire blocking evacuees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Formosa
Hizerte
Tunis
Hiver
Germany
Cap Bon
Kelibia
Sidi Daoud
Torward Cap Bon
Gum Zaghouan
Allied Drive Gains In Africa and Sicily In WT War Report
Allied forces push from the south with the British First Army advancing from the north as air power pounds the peninsula without respite. In Tunisia final pockets are cleared, Cap Bon targets are attacked, and a Sicilian air raid on Palermo and Messina is described as heavy with many enemy planes shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomin Autique
Pantelleria Island
Tunisia
Cap Bon
Palermo
Sicily
Messina
Pantelleria
Aegean
Henri Giraud
North Africa
France
Low Countries
Europe
Balkans
Italy
Holland
Hungary
Balkan
Greece
Yugoslavia
Mediterranean
Cyprus
Palestine
Syria
Dodestanese
Ankara
Axis
Turkey
Gestapo
Henrich Himmler
Marsala
Reggio
Calabria
Licata
Portelleria
Sicilian
Axiz
Bizerte Laiter
Crude Oil Stocks Rise in Week Ended May 1
The Bureau of Mines reports total U S and foreign crude stocks at 242 916 thousand barrels up 841 thousand from the prior week Domestic stocks rose 879 thousand barrels while foreign crude increased 3 thousand Daily production up 8 thousand barrels from last week. Runs to mills averaged 3 840 000 barrels daily versus 3 737 000 previous week. Changes show May 1 gains and April 30 shifts across regions with Appalachian area noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Mines
Windsor visit to New York mixes duty and leisure
Governor General of the Bahamas and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrive in New York from Miami for official and personal business. They plan theater outings and meetings on Bahamas Economic Commission work, with the Duke mentioning a trip to Washington and the duchess noting limited funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Bahamas
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Miami
Puke
Bahamas Economic Commission
Washington
Full work resumes in coal mines after strike
Production resumes in soft coal fields as more than 4,000 miners across two states return to pits after protesting $1 a day fines for unauthorized work stoppages. At Shanopin mine Bobtown Pennsylvania 500 men report for 7 am shift, 1,400 at a J and L mine near California Pennsylvania ended their strike, Ohio sees resumed work at two large mines with 1,200 workers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannopin
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Bobtown
California
Ohio
Persevere Oakland Bride Bypasses Passport Hurdle
In Oakland, Alice Dunn was blocked by the British State Department from entering England to wed Capt. George E. Harvey of the British Army. She married the captain with a British approved pass port, then found employment with an English firm and eventually obtained her passport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
State Department
Alice Dunn
England
George E. Harvey
Obituary notices for Mary Ellen Sherry and relatives
Mrs Mary Ellen Sherry widow of Daniel Sherry died Friday in Mayport R D 2 aged 83. Services were held at St James Lutheran Church near Ringgold in Jefferson County with burial in the church cemetery. She leaves ten children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, plus a brother George Marts of Ringgold. Funeral and burial details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Sherry
Sherry
Daniel Sherry
Mayport
R. DB
St. James Lutheran Church
Ringgold
Jefferson County
Lizzie Mowrey
North Freedom
John Sherry
Addyville
Orge Davis
Knoxville
Tela Crissman
Guene Park
Calif
Ellis Sherry
North Point
Franklin, Herbie and
Alonzo Sherry
Cadogan
Erbie Sherry
Timblin
Verda Barnett
Vandergrift
George Marts
Franco Signals Possible Peace Move Amid Civil War Struggle
The Spanish Civil War scene shows Generalissimo Francisco Franco advancing a peace feeler while claiming deadlock. Soviet reports claim 930 German planes destroyed in a week as Red airmen mounted a major assault, with battles ranging from the Sea of Azov to Novorossisk and ground fighting near Lisichansk and Kharkov.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Rome
Vomanique
Francisco Franco
Spin
Spain
Sea of Azov
Novorossisk
Bryensk
Poltava
Belgorod
Orel
Vitebsk
Legion Head Asks Probe Over Post Resolution
Memphis dispatch reports National Commander Roane Waring urged an immediate investigation into a South Fork Post 653 resolution that criticized him for denouncing John L Lewis. He warned that if members favored Lewis over country at war they should be expelled, calling the post’s action a disgrace to the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
American Legion
Roane Waring
Legion
South Fork
John L Lewis
Daniel C. Hartbauer
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Waring
Labor
Indianapolis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
South Park Post
Waving
Pennsylvania Post
Starr and Stiles families mourn multiple deaths in Jefferson County
Obituary notices recount deaths in Jefferson County and nearby towns. James W. Starr, 88, died Friday. services held at his son's home with Rev. Howard Baker officiating. Henry Stiles, 71, and Elizabeth Martin, 95, noted with service details. Fran और Cravec, 65, died in Vinton, Iowa area with funeral arrangements pending. Jean Wanda Nestor, 15, died after brief illness in Johnstown. services planned at St. Louis Church. Surviving relatives listed include spouses, children, and siblings across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Starr
Wesley M. Starr
iKremer
Jefferson County
Howard Baker
Witfield
Philadelphia
Burton
California
Joseph Grace
Salamanca
N. Yig
Sveman
Brockway
Llydia Hall
Rank Cravec
Vintontale
Vinton Colliery Company
Star- Micro
Mary Cravec
Vink
Joe
Albert
August
Helen
Wintondale
Marty
Yukon
Pat John
Akron
Julia
Ann
Cleveland
Cleveland, 0. Pvt
Muck
Plattsburg, N.Y
Lana Coxswain
Charles
New Orleans
Edyard J
Steve
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Stafford
Ni Om Vy
Jean Wanda Nestor
John Nestor
Victoria
Cislo) Nestor
Homer City
Johnstown
Homer City High School
Indiana
Caroline
Pittsburgh
Joseph
Emporium
Father M. Rosenthal
St. Louis Catholic Church
St. Bernard's Cemetery
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John R. "Schultz
College
Mikadlo
League of Nations
Iertsiniy
Tokyo
Nippon
Korea
Manchuria
Mussolin
Albania
Asia Minor
Indiana Evening Gazetté
Army
Navy
Dobbs
Moorhead
Beck
Clymer
John W. Beck
Camp Bavis
N. Co
Ration Guide
WAAC
Elizabeth H. Clarke
Kittanning
N. Y. City
Persevere
Ing
U.S. Army
Glen Campbell Baptist Church
Urey Cemetery
Legion Head
Guants
Wwenry Stiles
Barr Township
Cambria County
Marih
Thomas
Surat (Schultz) Stiles
Nicktown
Barr Two
Emma
Dumm) Stiles
Joseph Leib
Reade Brown
M. Protase
St. Paul's Convent
Samuel Stiles
Nicktows
Mary Jane Foust
Johns- Wrown
St. Nicholas Cutholie Church
Marenus, Murphy
Hopple
Church
Elizabeth G. Martin
John Marlin
Edwin M. Clark
South Sixth Street
Streams Funeral Home
Mock Funeral Home
New Concord
S.c.streams
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