Byrnes Becomes War Mobilization Chief In U S War Effort
Farhington dispatch reports F Byrnes appointed as director of War Mobilization, with broad powers to coordinate military and civilian needs, under Roosevelt. Senate debate includes reciprocal trade agreements law and potential repeal after war. Military notes cite Navy mop up on Iceland and routes to Berlin via Norway Denmark and Northwest Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farhington
F. Byrnes
Wilson
Byrnes
Paul V. McNutt
William Jeffers
Chester Davis
Ickes
Necoga
Capitol Hill
George D-Gai
Senate
Danaher
Congress
Navy
Arttsland
Berlin
Conrad H. Lanza
Field Artillery Journal
Norway
Demark
Germany
Texel
Low Countries
France
Brittany
Loire
Maly
Adriatic
Haly
Aegean Sea
Contingent Selected for Army Examinations Listed
Local Selective Service Board No 2 releases a new list of draftees who passed physicals at Altoona. The roster includes Fred E Stewart Homer City Charles J Carnahan Homer City Earl A Clawson Lucernemines and many others from Homer City Blairsville Lucernemines Saltsburg Iselin and Clune among towns.
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Board
Local Selective Service Board No
Altoona
Army
Fred E. Stewart
Homer City
Charles J. Carnahan
Earl A. Clawson
Lucernemines
Julas J. Nagg
Clune
Richard C. Smith
Black Lick
James A. Meloy
Blairsville
Eugene Holt
Nathaniel J. Riscinto
Willis R. Brandon
Willan K. Johns
Salisburg
Edward W. Wengell
Josephine
Carl A. Glance
Robert F. Gamble
Andrew Mykut
John 5. Vykman
Joe Rebovich
Edward E. Frye
Wayne Harmon
Alexander S. Hargis
Harland C. Stitt
Salisbore
Kenneth R. Fisher
Joseph Sesock
Thomas M. Pavelchick
Mickey V. Vitkay
Iselin
John J. Henkel
Robert A. Miller
Gracelon
Charles L. Hobart
Steve Bender
Mario Stefanini
Aldo Pezzi
Angelo Chimino
Waterman
Walter Vuckovich
William DeAngelo
Nick J. Grant
McIntyre
Lewis E. Shope
Don F. Williams
Saltsburg
Mike
Zelenski
James B. Galambos
Samuel F. Greenawalt
Lucerne
William G. Lazor
Alfred J. Pesel
Andrew Maytea
Elstraville
John Mihalyov
Blatravalle
James P. Mazziotti
Robert J. Chenonia
Roce J. Acnecchini
Saltsourg
Hae B. Hebenthal
Invasion talk dominates London papers on world war plans
London papers publish front page speculation that a major Allied invasion of Europe is imminent. Reports cite landing craft concentrated in Tunisia and North Africa, with Navy ready for a largest ever operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tunisia
Rome
Navy
Chote Sigle
Europe
Ieady
Jtry
Formany
America
Sittapon
Daily Express
Germany
Italy
Purtelen
Tran Sulla
Clefrapteelmenn
Ile
DNB
Pleven
Moscow
Dugo Selo
Zagreb
Bures
Cireek Pariots
Greece
Hero Worship Philadelphia Phillies Picture Stolen
Fans display case honor for manager Bucky Harris ends with theft of his pictured portrait. Police investigated the vandalism as a possible unauthorized souvenir grab amid lingering fan esteem for the resting Phillies leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phillies
Bucky Harris
Invitation sticker spotted during public ride program test
In San Jose California police report cooperation on the Lets Ride Together program after an OUL ticket sticker bearing the slogan was found pasted on a police station wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
QDT
Nurses Revel In Luxury After Pacific Service
Forty four army nurses, many from Pennsylvania, ride home after sixteen months in the South West Pacific. They lounge in upholstered chairs for the first time in months, recalling roughing it in men's clothing and long underwear. They waste no time shopping on arrival in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southwest Pacific
Joan Douglas
Philadelphia
West Cloust
Governor weighs next steps on 147 bills before deadline
Governor Martin outlined plans at a press conference to clear up remaining legislation, aiming to win appropriation and controversial bills next week. He has signed 340 bills from the 1943 session while 147 await action before the June 6 constitutional deadline, including measures on labor union contributions and civil service suspensions for a war measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
General Fund
Ration Book Rules and Driving Restrictions Outlined
The article summarizes how to properly fill and sign ration book applications, cautions about postage and address details, and notes that armed services personnel should not apply yet. It also outlines nonessential driving bans for graduation, induction, disabled, medical care, sickness, maternity, and funerals with allowances under specific conditions.
Black Marts On Way Out In Harrisburg
Pennsylvania's Defense Council now has broad war powers under a new law and seeks guidance from Washington on price control and stamping out black markets. Dr. Ralph Hutchison notes powers include promoting rationing programs and conserving transportation facilities with measures to protect child care as more mothers enter war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Defense Council
Washington
State Council of Defense
Ralph Cooper Hutchison
Office of Price Administration
Martin
Hutchison
US Presses Advance on Attu Island in Mountaintop Battle
On Attu Island the United States reports a 19th day of fighting as forces split Japanese defenders into smaller groups. American troops push along ridges between Lake Cories and Lake Canivea, neutralizing a Fishhook Ridge strong point and advancing toward hills above the fog line in snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Attu Island
Navy
Lake Cories
Lake Canivea
Two Lakes
Cories-Cantrea
Fishhook Ridge
Fishhook
Chicago Valley
U. 8
Cories-Canirca
Lake Carnes
Attu's
Snake Bite Incident at OU Biology Lab Leaves Student Injured
Snapped by a rattlesnake while skinning a reptile in a University of Oklahoma biology lab, Horola Dundee spent five days in the infirmary after a hand slip exposed him to the venomous bite. The incident occurred during a class activity and the snake remained in the lab area under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
Horola Dundee
University of Oklahoma
Dundee
1000th Liberty Ship Delivered by Nella Shipbuilding
Washington May 20 AP The 000th Liberty Ship joined the Victory Fleet on May 24 when the Robert Lowry was delivered by the Nella Shipbuilding Company at New Orleans La The Maritime Commission reported today Rear Admiral Howard L Vic key sent a congratulatory telegram to all shipyards producing Liberty ships noting a rate of nearly four ships per day and a total delivery rate of about five ships daily across all types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Victory Fleet
Robert Lowry
Nella Shipbuilding Company
New Orleans
Maritime Commission
Howard L. Vickey
Overtime Rules Tied to Memorial Day Observance
Philadelphia May 29 AP Workers may receive overtime pay for either Sunday or Monday the Memorial Day holiday is observed but not both James P Casey War Production Board regional labor representative says the decision will be made by labor and management via telegram from Robert T Amis special assistant to the Secretary of Labor The rule also implicates the Fourth of July which falls on a Sunday and broadens the holiday impact
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James P. Casey
Labor and Management
Casey
Robert T. Amis
Secretary of Labor
Memorial Day in Pennsylvania and Indiana Counties
The region honors Civil War veterans with services, parades, and Gold Star displays. Notable survivors include Comrade Doll, 99, of Scranton and Major Logan Dykes, 98, of Union City, with Governor Edward Martin planning a battlefield walk. Memorial events and cross displays mark the observance across Indiana County and nearby areas as fuel and travel controls tighten for the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackaway
Jackaway
2Nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment
Philadelphia Fire Zouaves
Joseph L. Chapman
Owen Jones
Logan Dykes
Union City
Erie County
OPA
Edward Martin
Gentlysburg
Indiana
First Methodist Church
Court House
Indiana County
William F. Bauman
Jose Corso
Blairsville
Donald Kime
Howard Porter
Philip Reese
Jay Phillips
Raymond Drew
Robert L. McNeal
Floyd Lindsey
Samuel
Homer City
George R. Fisher
H Wissinger
A. D
George Kuchts
Dixonville
Howard Kime
Petin
Run
Harry Lucas
George B Vieh
R. D
Kenneth Woodly
Isedil
United Nations
Lndiana County
Travel Bay
Philadelphia
Gewlers
Everett A. Harding
Ofice of Defense Transportation
Pennsylvania Mortar Truck Association
United States
District Ofice of Price Administration
Silent Jim Maré and the Bellefonte Dog Catcher Mystery
Help ing Hands Bellefonte notes Dog Catcher Jim Maré told townsfolk he planned to kill two stray dogs while en route to buy chloroform. Upon return he discovered a broker window in the pound and no dogs were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefonte
Jim Maré
Silent Jim
Allied air and ground actions sweep Europe and Asia
Allied forces report heavy bombing across Europe with 2000 ton raids on Dortmund and Düsseldorf and a 1000 ton strike on Hysen. In the Pacific, MacArthur’s bombers hit New Guinea air dromes while Attu battles rage. Soviet operations intensify in five sectors as European air power pushes toward northern France.
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Tatian Command
Leghorn
Russia
Foxy-Line
Attu Island
Pacific
Gen. MacArthur
New Guinea
Australia
Burma
Mandalay
English Channel
Cherbourg
Berlin
Dunkerque
Washington
Europe
Hitler
France
RAF Fliers
Dortmund
Duesseldorf
Hysen
Krupps
England
London
Und
Talian
Rome
Xvn
Amersican
Foggia
U. S
Sardinia
Pantelleria
Cap Bon
Tunisia
Caucasus
Rostov
Donets
Kuban
Ligonier Jail Not Complete
In Ligonier on May 29 AP reports a prisoner in the jail said he could leave by lifting the door and sliding it, claiming many jails are similar and that he has easy escape methods after strolling to a corner drug store for a cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Saboteur Pleads Guilty in Aircraft Parts Case
John G. Bethune, 41, of Erle, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of sabotaging mounts used in making anti vibrators for airplanes. Judge Schoonmaker gave a suspended sentence of 18 months and three years probation with costs due in six months. Bethune, arrested in Barberton, Ohio, was employed at another war plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John G. Bethune
Erle
P. Schoonmaker
Bethune
Barberton
City Fireman Awarded $50,000 Damages in Collision Case
Raymond E. Urben, 44, a Pittsburgh city fireman, was awarded $50,000 by a common pleas court jury for injuries from being knocked from a fire truck by a street car. The accident occurred January 8, 1941, and the ruling was announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Raymond EB
Urben
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Common Pleas Court
Stocks listed with mixed gains and losses across major firms
A dense listing shows numerous companies and percent changes, including Am Can 84 Am Diatit 26 Am & For Pow Tea, General Motors 58, Boeing 18, Chrysler 4406, Kodak 100, General Foods 40, US Rubber 43, Warner Bros 1, Woolworth 38, and others. The compilation reflects market responsiveness with varied upticks and declines across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinelt & R
Atech
T& SF
Beth Steel
Borden Co
Biiggs
Ches & Obio
Chrysler Corp
Bi Colum G & el As
Cons Edison
Cont Can
Curtias Wright
Tae Laely & West
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont
Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Tenney (Ic
Bom Fenn RR
Tub
Pullman
Pure Oil
Radio Corp of Aw
Teading Cy
Repub Steel
Reynolds
Sears Roebuck
Sincony Vacuum
Sperry Corp
Gag & EI
Ludebaker Corp
Swift & Co Bly
Vexas Co
United Corp
United Gas Line
US Rubber
Steel
Warner Bros
West Union
West EL & Mfg
Woolworth
Youngst
Women Offered Technical Training At Indiana Center
War Manpower Commission urges women to leave domestic roles and enroll in evening courses at Indiana State Teachers College starting June 15. Free training covers Chemical Laboratory Technique, Engineering Drafting, Foundations of Engineering, Electrical Fundamentals, and Manufacturing Procedures for Women. Most courses last fourteen and a half weeks with two evening sessions weekly. Successful graduates receive job placement help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Manpower Commission
Pennsylvania State College War Training Center
Indiana State Teachers College
Admiral Standley May Quit Post Not Confirmed
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said he knew nothing of Admiral William H. Standley seeking resignation as Ambassador to the Soviet Union. A New York Times Washington dispatch quoted unnamed sources that Standley might resign in September, citing a dispute over Roosevelt and Stalin communications. Hull denied any indication of Standley's desire to quit.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
William H. Standley
Soviet Union
New York Times
Washington Dispatch
Girolas
Standley
Roosevelt
Stalin
Joseph 2B. Davis
Hull
Uninvited guests allegedly break into San Mateo home
Lefarid Stanford Eckert told police that intruders entered his house while the family was away. He said the visitors set the table for five, ate a meal, then used the shower and departed, leaving no obvious damage or motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Mateo
Calif
Lefarid
Stanford Eckert
Obituary notes for Margaret Shopter and Walter Roof
The obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Margaret McQueeney Shopter of Homer City born July 28, 1884 and wife of Joseph Hotter with survivors and services at St Louis Church, and Walter Roof born February 28, 1896 of Banks township, detailing survivors and funeral arrangements at Diamondville Union Church and Oakland Cemetery Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
M'Queeney) Shopter
Patrick
Mary (Adige) McQuesney
Felcay
East Slim Street
Homer City
Hoursdale
Ehrenstield
Heilwood
Hotter
St. Lows
Lavernemines
Joseph Hotter
Zita Hotter
Michael McQueeney
Eldwood
Wiliam McQueeney
Cherrytres
Emmanueliia
St. Paul's Orphanage
Pittsburgh
Dita
Mt. Alolysius Academy
Cres Ison
St. Louis
Pathey M. Rosembleat
Cameron’s Bottom Cemetery
Walter T. Roof
Banks Township
Ella (Btargy) Roof- Henderson
John Roof
Diamondville
No. 3
Commodore
Ivertrude (Stephens) Roof
C. Howard Canon
Free Methodist Church
Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
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American Legion
State Guard
Kiwanis and Lions Club
Salvation Army 2Nd Legion
Avyiallun
Cathet
Raymond T. Howard
Edi
Gawrense Rhes
Lavermary
Walter Willis
Hamer Gily St
Harry Baron
Auloman
Alex Rellick
Lavernesines
Doha
W. Burldack
West Leva
David 8
Vanetta
Reals Stadtinilier
Paul Mugglu
Hamer City
Joseph von
Homer Clay
Donald H. Erb
Howard R. Barkley
Lucerner
Frank Zagaulus
Loverneniin
Paul J. Cargiu
Waterway
William Zentoer
Luvernenne
George Eye
Albert Breseslh
Graceton
Thomas VD. Boldt
Blaireville
Tharmag
Coton
Cline Elmer
Imilie
Lanza
Jan Christian Smuts
South Africa
Fatellites
Troeps
Turkey
Istanbul
Balkans
Dardanelles
Rumanian
Blookhead
Ration Books
Winter
Armed Services
Marines
Coast Guard
Post Office Department
Lig
Aul ‘C Winter
Altogim
Inchiower
Fram
Lesilar
Teurge
Shidy
State Defense Council
U.S
ATTU
Pennsylvania Railroad
Acoss
Air Asault
RAF
Dover
Channel
Am Minlytyy
Dummries
Scotland
Wnly
Sicily
Sar
Ruby Valley
Ruhr
Moehne
Eder
Adm
Ato Cas Sean S.c.streams
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