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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
1
By Dewitt Mackenzie the piece argues Churchill's Washington visit reinforces cooperation and shifts in strategy against Nazi Germany and Japan. It highlights Tunisia victories, potential focus on Europe first, and hints at extending operations against Japan while noting Allied resolve and prior aid to Stalin. The tone remains hopeful about ultimate Axis defeat.
President Roosevelt seeks aid to force coal industry back to work as Congress weighs measures to deter coal mine ties. Lewis Evans says Nanty Glo Culver locals refuse to work next Wednesday without a firm contract. Indiana County organizer notes actions by several rovals to sit out without a contract. Officials warn most bituminous mines could idle without a working agreement. Similar threats arrive from Wyoming Utah Missouri Kansas Washington, Cul0
Allied headquarters in North Africa announces Col Elliott Roosevelt, son of President Roosevelt, receives the Air Medal in addition to the Distinguished Flying Cross. The award cites meritorious achievement during five operational sorties against the enemy. Roosevelt previously led photographic reconnaissance in this theater and has returned to England with the U S Eighth Air Force.
May 12 report on coal labor tensions shows the United Mine Workers leader John J. Lewis delaying a public statement as anthracite hearings are postponed for negotiations in New York. The War Labor Board panel, led by Morris L. Cooke, plans further discussions with OPA and BLS on food rations and prices, while Congress debates a broad labor bill expanding WLB powers, strike notices, and union financial disclosures amid looming May 18 truce expiration.
Allied air and naval actions across the Pacific and Mediterranean push the Axis on multiple fronts. In New Guinea and Rabaul Japan faces intensified pressure as Allied bombers ignite vast fires and troops clash on mountain slopes. In the Tunisia theater, British and French forces encircle Cap Bon while Axis supplies dwindle. Across Europe, Rome and Berlin forecast invasion of Italy as Moscow hints at a broad Red offensive. Axis propaganda claims calm, but rationing News from London notes Churchill in Washington amid preparations for a major Allied push.
Benjamin Ralsky 1 of Bradford a former state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars collapsed and died at Pittsburgh's B&O Railroad station shortly after arriving for a visit to a veterans hospital in Aspinwall. Ralsky a WWI veteran had long served veterans in northwestern counties and held multiple offices including Bradford Post commander and former McKean County sheriff. He led the VFW as state commander in 1932.
Washington reports Roosevelt and Churchill shaping the next Axis blow while Tunisian victory prompts rethink on rehabilitation and Pacific advance. Debates pivot to labor bills, coal truce deadlines, and extending reciprocal trade pacts as tensions mount in government and party ranks.
A quoted newspaper underlined agitation turning into unrest and danger. Continental dispatches recount execution of 28 Dutch patriots on May 2 and death sentences for 10 others. Reports from Chungking warn of gravest danger to Changsha as Japanese forces gain foothold near Lake Tungting. MacArthur HQ notes intensified fighting near Salamaua while Merauke raid and Rabaul bombardment continue. Burma sees patrol activity as Japanese consolidate positions along the Buthadlaung Maungdaw road near Akyab. Churchill attends a Cairo conference as White House hints at Eastern meeting. Berlin radio conveys uncertain clues ahead of the approaching summit.
The article discusses Churchill and Roosevelt discussions on a Postwar Federation for Content and Eastern Europe friendly to Soviet Russia. It notes exiled Czechoslovakia’s Benes and a London publisher as figures at the scene, and outlines anticipated Allied operations to crack the European fortress, with major Pacific and Mediterranean projections. It highlights North Africa cleanup aiding Pacific campaigns, Mediterranean shipping reopening, and potential American drives against Japan’s Attu and Kiska, plus air raids and new bases in the Pacific.
Moscow dispatches say over 1,000 German troops were killed on the Leningrad front in the last 24 hours as the line widened from Leningrad to Novorossisk. Izvestia declares the war with Germany at its decisive phase while Russian air and artillery pound German positions near Novorossisk and in the Donets basin with heavy losses reported on both sides.
The Department of Agriculture suspended two Mercer County licenses for Farrell operators Frank Novak and J. L. Nathan after they were charged with killing animals in condemned slaughter houses. Investigators are checking 2,226 slaughtering permits across 28 counties as the meat rationing program expands from fewer than 600 licensed places before April 1.
The Senate committee voted to abate all of either 1942 or 1943 income tax liabilities whichever is lesser with a 13 per cent first bracket tax on windfall incomes. The measure faced criticism as legislative legerdemain. Senator George signaled possible substitute for a 75 per cent cancellation of last year’s liabilities with the rest payable in 1844 and 1945.
Floyd W. Lee, a rancher in New Mexico, proposed hiring 80 Navajo women as sheep herders. He praised their skills and claimed male herders cannot match the efficiency, noting the women wear many skirts and remove them to cradle newborn lambs.
Smiles greet Staff Sergeant Alan B Citron of Philadelphia as he requested and received Form 2 from Gowen Field officers. He then presented it at the dispensary seeking treatment for a cold and learned Form 82 is not a death certificate.
Governor Marlin announced W W Wagner’s resignation from the Liquor Control Board and named W Searight Stuart of Cumberland County as the new member. Stuart, a Republican leader, receives a six year term effective immediately, with the governor praising his public service and trust.
Washington May 12 A White House disclosure showed Prime Minister Churchill brought three leaders from the India theater to the talks with President Roosevelt The party included Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell Admiral Sir James Somerville and Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Peirse, signaling a focus on Japan strategy.
The notice details multiple obituaries with funeral arrangements. Mary Porlser Ansley widow of Dr William B Ansley dies in Saltsburg after illness, services at Saltsburg First United Presbyterian Church and burial in Edgewood Cemetery. Rev Thomas M Huston former United Presbyterian minister dies in Blairsville, funeral at 2 pm with interment at West Fairfield Cemetery. David Doak, longtime farmer born 1806 in Pittsburgh, dies near Porter Jefferson County. funeral Thursday 2 pm in Zion Church Cemetery with Frampton officiating.
Australian and Allied patrols clash near Salamaua on the New Guinea coast as renewed land fighting looms. MacArthur announces intensified ground skirmishes around Mubo and a time surrounded Australian detachment breaches the Japanese ring. Allied air attacks pressure Japanese positions and disrupt shipping convoys, while nine bombers raid Merauke with reported damage and casualties.
A listing of large corporate names and sectors appears, showing trading activity across diversified industries. Notable entries include General Electric General Motors Du Pont Eastman Kodak Alcoa Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Boeing and United Aircraft along with oil refiners and utilities. The compilation reflects a broad market snapshot with numerous corporations cited by name and sector.
Sanounsenandt of the South Penn Oil Company cites an 18 percent cut on June deliveries and 20 percent on July 1 based on May 1 figures. Ralph Zook of Bradford, vice chairman of District 1, attacks the OPA ruling as nearsighted, warns of a looming crude shortage and calls for a Washington foldout protest to push for price adjustments and policy changes. He praises Ickes for understanding industry problems while criticizing Henderson era theorists.
The new meat prices show a one to three cent cut from ceilings and reflect upcoming June 1 changes. A broader rollback announced by Price Administrator Brown on May 7 will go into effect on June 1, aiming to deter hidden increases, equalize competition, and aid enforcement across small and large volume retailers.
The Philadelphia Mint reports 28,508,077 new type pennies shipped since February 1 and 12,500,000 Lincoln pennies minted to use up metal stocks. Superintendent Edwina Dressel notes new pennies darken to blue-gray after exposure.
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