Probe of Alleged Election Violations Triggers Major-Party Figures
Grand jury in Philadelphia convened to probe alleged election violations. Prominent figures from both parties, including Republican State Chairman James Torrance and Democratic state chairman Meredith Meyers, were summoned. Banks and auditors testified about withdrawals prior to election day as the inquiry began amid prior accusations by National Democratic Chairman Edward Flynn that Pew planned to buy the election.
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Pennssylvania
Philadelphia
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Albert B. Ladner
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank
Montgomery
Cheater
Delaware
Edward Flynn
New York
Pew
Pennsylvania
Rome bombing now possible
London May 7 The British government said full liberty of action is needed regarding Rome after Italian fliers bombed London. Italy began attacks from a French base Oct 24 and claimed Rome would remain undefended to protect antiquities. Vatican sources say Pope Pius may stay at the Vatican amid alarms. Rome and Vatican City have air raid shelters as the war risks widen. Athens has not yet been bombed.
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R A. Butler
Foreign Affairs
Commons
Britain
Rome
Channel
Italy
Mussolini
Naples
Vatican
Pius
Vatican City
Greece
Athens
Diplomats in Rome and Vichy faces uncertain return
The article notes the poor condition of the scene in Rome and predicts that Ambassador William C. Bullitt will not return to Vichy. Acting charge d affaires H Freeman Matthews leads the embassy as Anthony Drexel Biddle, on leave, may rejoin the Polish government in exile.
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William C. Bullitt
France
Vichy
H. Freeman Matthews
United States
Poland
Anthony Drexel Biddle
United States Embassies Quietly Await Policy Decisions
London hosts an American envoy corps including John Cudahy in Belgium and Mrs Daisy Harriman the sole woman in the service. Ministers abroad to Baltic states The Netherlands Denmark and Norway face U S policy choices as the President and Secretary Hull decide the future status of these nations, toppled or overshadowed by conquest.
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Germany
Soviet Russia
Hull
John Cudahy
Belgium
John C. Wiley
Baltic Countries
George A. Gordon
Netherlands
Ray Atherton
Denmark
Daisy Harriman
Norway
Roosevelt Wins Reelection With Broad Electoral Margin
The national tally shows Roosevelt leading with 25,058,582 votes to Willkie's 21,591,032 as 119,168 of 127,245 voting units reported. Roosevelt holds 468 electoral votes across 39 states while Willkie has 63 electoral votes in 9 states, with Michigan still delivering late results that could narrow the margin.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Michigan
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Herbert Hoover
December draft call eyed by Pennsylvania boards
Pennsylvania's 422 local draft boards, already called on to supply 770 men between November 25 and 29, may issue a small December call. State director Dr. William Mather Lewis said the largest draft will come in February, with no quota yet advised. Boards mail about 60 questionnaires daily for a year of training, hoping to finish in about 80 days. Forms gather age, health, work, family ties and education to classify registrants for essential defense work. Appeals go to regional boards.
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Pennsylvania
William Mather Lewis
Lewis
Roosevelt faces pressing issues as Willkie era begins
After a hard fought campaign, Roosevelt faces foreign policy, Britain aid, and defense plans overshadowing the election. Willkie congratulates Roosevelt by telegram as Alf Landon urges Republicans to grin and go back to work. Senate gains favor Republicans, House stays Democratic. turnout nears a historic 49 million with about 4 million new voters. Willkie plans a vacation while party organization in New York occupies leaders.
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Roosevelt
Britain
Willkie
Alf M. Landon
Congress
Senate
House
New York
Election hints shape new budget and leadership
In the upcoming session the Democratic House will likely push a relief budget of 15 to 20 million to meet deficiency needs for the biennium. The Senate shows a 92 to 18 Republican majority, with room for Democratic help on appointments. Expected leadership includes Leo Achterman as a likely Democratic Speaker, with former leaders Furman Cohen and Qominsky out of the Assembly. Charles Ealy may be president pro tempore as Gelder loses Auditor bid. Edmonds becomes majority floor leader. Shapiro reelected as Senate floor leader.
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Senate
Leo A. Achterman
Monroe
Roy E. Furman
Herbert B. Cohen
Joseph P. Qominsky
Assembly
Charles H. Ealy
Somerset County
Frederick T. Gelder
Franklin Spencer Edmonds
Montgomery County
G. Mason Owlett
Harry Shapiro
Philadelphia
Kalamas River Push Reported by Mussolini Command
A laconic Italian high command communique reports a major advance by Italian divisions near Phlorina with heavy casualties. It mentions aerial support aiding long operations and strikes along the Bind Kalibaki highway as part of a big push against enemy defenses.
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Mussolini
Kalamas River
Jun
Bind-Kalibaki Highway
Battlefront moves and air raids across Europe and Britain
Greek forces report slight retreat on a 100 mile Epirus battlefront while Italy expands along the western coast. Yugoslavia vows armed response to attacks on its territory. In Britain, London endures a long night raid as Southampton and other cities suffer damage. RAF and Luftwaffe exchange strikes over shipping lanes and cities, with Berlin and London reporting heavy losses and retaliatory bombings. Soviet Russia marks the Bolshevik Revolution anniversary amid armed neutrality.
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Spandau
London Air Ministry
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den Helder
Holland
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Russia
War Today by Dewitt Mackenzie
Dewitt Mackenzie argues the world views the American election as support for Washington's policy of aiding Britain without joining the war. He notes Axis powers pressure, Soviet neutrality, and British dependence on U S ships and destroyers, discussing Churchill's naval needs and the status of destroyer deals.
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Turkey Reports Unofficial Troop Withdrawal At Border
Unofficials in Turkey indicate some border troops have withdrawn as a possible show of force. Officials cautioned that the information is not confirmed. The move could signal deescalation but details remain unclear.
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Turkey
Man loses appeal in child death case in Juniata County
Paul W. Barrick failed in a habeas corpus bid to overturn a life sentence for the death of a two year old girl. He argued the Juniata court erred by convicting him of first degree murder without premeditation after admitting guilt. Judge Harry H. Rowand presided yesterday.
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Pittsburgh
Juniata County
Paul W. Barrick
Harry H. Rowand
Juniata Court
Stock Market Warships and an Old Vehicle Metaphor
A fragment compares market forces to aging ships and a veteran auto, suggesting durability with steady fuel. The prose alludes to old soldiers and persistence, but the text remains garbled and lacks clear events or names to anchor a fuller summary.
Pan American Plan Outlined in South America
Argentine leaders outline a broad inter American cooperation program as nations across South America seek a stronger defensive and economic bond with the Americas. Argentina considers import limits and a possible $100 million U S loan while awaiting the U S election result and a warmer reception for military and naval cooperation.
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United States
Roosevelt
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Central America
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Pittsburgh Markets Show Gains Across Livestock Produce
Pittsburgh markets report salable hogs and cattle mixed with steady calf and sheep prices. Feeder calves and steers vary by quality while cows and bulls range in mid to high dollar figures. Produce demand slows with apples and potatoes showing slight steadiness amid regional price ranges. Wheat and corn futures edge higher as early trading signals improve.
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Pittsburgh
College Weather Report Forecast Cold and Fair
Temperature today 44 degrees with a high of 38 and a low of 44. Precipitation 0.02 inches, month total 1.21. Relative humidity 171 percent. Parometric pressure today 20.525 and yesterday 29.40R. Forecast calls for fair skies and continued cold today and tomorrow.
Obituary notice for Elwits Ville residents continues
Obituary continues from page one noting the death of a local resident and listing family mourners. Friends are received at the parents home in Sharp White Township. Services are set for 10 a m Friday with Rev J K Boston officiating and interment in Washington Church Cemetery.
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John
Sharp
White Township
J. K. Boston
Washington Church Cemetery
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