Rail Labor Leaders Forecast Nationwide Train Strike
AP reports the led by Whitney predict a walkout of 360,000 rail workers on December 5 as unions press for wage increases. Five unions demand higher pay for trainmen engineers switchmen and enginemen, with the fact-finding board proposing a 7.5 percent temporary raise and a future review. Roosevelt's decisions remain to be seen as law and mediation rules apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bartoad
Whitney
aaWell
Bytheless
Wayne Lyman Morse
Roosevelt
Armistice Day Parade Idenized Leaders and Route
Armistice Day parade details invite civil and fraternal groups to join the march. The procession forms on School Street at 10 a.m., travels Sixth Street and Church to Ninth and Philadelphia to Sixth, halts before the courthouse for services led by Rev. Harry Burton Boyd. Aerial bomb salute at 11, minute of silence, taps, and Star Spangled Banner. Officers listed with names and ranks. route ends with dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
Sons of Union Veterans
Sons of the American Legion
World War Veterans
Indiana
Sons of Spanish-American War Veterans
Boy Scouts
Armed Forces of the
United States
School Street
Sixth Street
Church Street
Ninth Street
Philadelphia Street
Philadelia Street
Court House
Harry Burton Boyd
D. D
86Th Divison
Post 141
The
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Chas
Eb, Kink
Edward B. ‘Bennett
R. Hastle Ray
Hugh M. Ball
Norman
Duncan
Lisle Moorhead
Robert EB. Weaver
Gilbert S. Parnell
Ralph W. Mer @raary
Fred S. Shaukis
Richard W. Watson
Chales C. McClain
B. Dale Timberlake
Oldest Known Sumerian Creation Poem Revealed
Philadelphia report notes a 4000 year old Sumerian poem on clay tablets about universe creation. Translated by Samuel N. Kramer of the University of Pennsylvania, the text predates other myths by about a millennium and features a Sumerian hero in the underworld with echoes of Genesis and later Biblical sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bealls
Babylonia
Heaven
Earth
Mesopotamia
DY Samuel N. Kramer
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Kramer
Turnout Drives Post 141 Regular Meeting at Memorial Hall
Post 141 met at Memorial Hall with Commander John Lowry outlining future events. Richard Watson reported plans for Armistice Day parade game and dance, while Clair Freedline noted strong membership. Herb McHenry announced a letter from Mitchell Field commending Indiana Posts air observation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
John Lowry
Richard Watson
C. C. McLain
Dalé Timberlake
John Goheen
Clair Freedline
Violi
Herb McHenry
Mitchell Field
Indiana
J. W. Everett
Sons of the Legion
South America
United States Navy
Ralph McCreary
Election results by township and position across Montgomery county
The column lists vote tallies for supervisors and tax collectors in multiple towns including Plumville Rayne Salisbury Sheloco and East and West Wheatfield with candidates such as Abe Gromley Donald Bowser Ward Bishop Rupert Farnbaugh Bruce Frew and John Wissinger. Additional results show supervisors from Montgomery and White townships with party affiliations and tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Potter
Dale Miller
Montgomery
Abe Gromley
Walter Duck
Alonzo K. Sheesley
W. M. Lewis
Fine
Oscar Davis
Paul Joiner
Rupert Farnbaugh
William Davis
Plumville
Burgess
Donald Bowser
Ray Griffith
A. K. London
Rayne
Ward Bishop
O. B. Washington
Bruce Frew
Fred Kirk
Salisburg
W. A. Greet
Arthur
Coulter
H. R. Robinson
John Helly
Sheloca
John Gibson
Lawrence Thompson
Ane Snucksburg
John
W. F. Cable
F. B. Hall
Blair McGraw
Henry F. Brendlinger
White
Swartz Steffy
Ford Dick
Young
F. Bert Baker
W. U. Henry
W. M. Iarbison
Chester A. Harvey
Parade Contribution Totals and List of Donors
The Friday night event shows initial contributions totaling 11388.38 with breakdowns by Industrial, Professional, Educational, Residential groups and a 9794.50 figure for initial contributions. A long donor list follows naming numerous individuals including Joe Schertzsinger Joe Agnello Glenn Hammers Rebecca Blue and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhvisions
Joe Schertzsinger
Joe Agnello
Glenn Hammers
Rebecca Blue
Regis E. Coudriet
Robert Rolls
Morene Watterson
Dorothea
T. 5. Lowther
F. T. Lamberson
Rupy Glassford
W. S. Kaufmann
H. B. Bence
J. F. Haoe
Joseph W. Serene
John Quinn
Emma L. Wiggins
Stephen P. Lewis
D. L Roumm
Luther Audenslager
Adda Duncan
Howard ¥. Zerbe
H. L. Loveless
Walter FT
List of Names and Amounts for Payment Scale
A long OCR list shows individuals and firms with associated payment ranges from $2.50 to $299. The names include Waldrop, McFeeley, Martin, McNaughton, McGuire, Guthrie, Robinson, Belcher, Wallace, Waldron, Troutman, and many others. The text reads like a roster or ledger of payees grouped by amount brackets, including professional offices, clubs, and enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Waldrop
George McFeeley
E. D. Martin
C. A. McNaughton
Maude McGuire
M. Charlgon
Elizabeth K. Ralston
Walter H. Frank
A. N. Lentz
J. E. Strittmatter
Chas, Denning
Fred Myers
Vera Mechlin
Robert McLachlan
Ardella Pershing
Donald Moorhead
L. R Feloni
F. Robinson
S. M. Boggs
James ¢. Oyt
Frank Welsh
J. R. Guard
Wmn. R. Davis
Thos. Peeler
Charles F. Mock
D. D. Pattyson
W. R. Calhoun
Florence Ride
Nour
Walter M. Whitmyre
Clement Belcher
Edwin Belcher
Charles J. Lewis
W. Guthrie
J. H. Millett
Walter Jackson
Clara B. Wherry
Guy L. Uber
Sarah M. Wherry
H. Wilbur Black
Esther TH. Alden
Air War Report Hints At Mixed RAF Night Raid Outcomes
An informant cites heavy storms and icing over Germany but notes good afternoon weather during earlier operations. British formations including Stirlings Halifax and Wellington variants attempted raids, with some crews reaching Berlin targets despite thunderstorm conditions. Results in Cologne and the Ruhr are described as definitely good, while Barlin bombing details remain unavailable.
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Germany
Cologne
Ruhr
Air Ministry
Corm ‘Que
Stirling
Halifax
Sington
Whiteley Pembers
Berlin
International Battle Report With Runanian Forces
International forces clash as Runanians press cavalry across the southern line. The frontline near the mountains holds amid fighting as reinforcements arrive and air support is reported.
State Legion Appoints Leaders for National Roles
Matty B Bain of Uniontown and J Ernest Isherwood of Waynesburg will head major committees for the American Legion during the national commander's term. Bain to supervise contest and Isherwood to chair the Sons of the American Legion committee. Additional Pennsylvania appointees include Hindman, Harrison, Taylor as advisory members of rehabilitation. Dr Galbraith and Wittman on child welfare. Starling on boys state. Plahler, Gambino, Jones, Fargotataln on veteran preference. Allen on orphans education. Elder and Kalmine on Pittsburgh. Lemnauser, Finnerty on Philadelphia. Swery on New Castle. Morggaroth on Shamokin to the distinguished guest committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndianapolis
Ind
Matty B. Bain
Uniontown
J. Ernest Isherwood
Wayneshiga
Admrnsitne
American Legion
Lynn A. Siambaush
Bain
Contesta
Isherwood
Sons of the American Légion Committee
James PF. Hindman
Franklin
John F. Harrison
Archibald
Roy Taylor
Harrisburg
National Rehabilitation Committee
John W. Galbraith
Altoona
A. H. Wittman
Latrade
Ares B
Edward Starling
Vanderart
Boys State Committee
Robert Plahler
Windber
Tobias Gambino
Bethlehem
Roy Jones
Scranton
Ralph Fargottataln
Pittsburgh
J. G. Allen
Scotland
John H. Elder, Jr
Harry Kalmine
William Lemnauser
Joseph I. Finnerty
Philadelphia
Clarence Swery
New Castle
Charles K. Morggaroth
Shamokih
Fronts Hold as Soviet Counter Attacks Rise in War News
Russian commanders reported halted German advances around Moscow and launched counter-attacks on multiple sectors while Germans used flame throwers to slow Red tank forces near Volokolamsk. Berlin claimed gains as the front remained largely static with winter conditions stiffening the 1,200 mile front.
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Moscow
Gener Rokossovsky
Red Army
Volokolamsk
DNB
Hitler
Kalinin
Leningrad
Britain
United States
Vienna
Fuehrer
Europe
Winston Churchill
Russig
Mgj
Albert Cecil Fentige
Australia
Caucases
Caucasus
Rostov
Crimea
Navi
Axia
Caucass
Neutrality Legislation Vote Divides Congress Amid Debates
A divided vote split 44 Democrats 6 Republicans and 1 independent for the legislation with 15 Democrats and 31 Republicans opposing. The measure aims to regulate armed ships and entry to belligerent ports, with broad foreign policy support while facing opposition efforts to weaken or repeal provisions. House debates were tight as procedural rules constrained amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Alpata
Ledger 70 Be Reorganized In Philadelphia Petition
A petition for reorganization of Public Ledger Inc was granted in U S District Court Philadelphia. Trustees named to supervise include David H Brillhart Walter T Grosscup and Robert W Creaswell with a $200000 bond posted. Assets listed total 3.501 million with 1 million goodwill and AP membership. December set for filing a plan. site extension possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Public “Ledger, Inc
U. 8
Clary Énee
Harry &. Ralednar
Ganey
David H. Brillhart
Bethlehem Globes Times
Walter T. Grosscup
Lit Brothers
Robert W. Creaswell
Debate over Lend Lease and U S Neutrality Policy
Senate battle over neutrality law revisions and arming merchant ships. Roosevelt backers push for a riskier stance as opponents warn of inadvertent war. Debates cite arms embargo, registry of armament makers, and limits on funding to foreign governments amid looming conflict.
Senate probes dollar a year men in defense contracts
Washington reports say Senate and House committees investigate dollar a year executives who may share ties with big defense firms. They seek data on salaries, corporate conditions, and awards linked to large contracts, with claims of old partners getting rich through favored deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Truman
DeMo
Troyer
Othey
Coffee
D-Waah
Iboval Bloc
Dollarea-Ydar-Mnen
Congress
Rep
Coff E
Peoples Lobby, Inc
Office of Production Management
Davies
Connally
PrTex
Galt
John Biggers
OPM
Roosevelt voices fear over neutrality laws amid rising conflicts
The article recalls how early neutrality acts extended to 1986 1987 amid moves to keep the United States out of European wars. It notes extended life provisions cash carry bans and belligerent trade limits. President Roosevelt warned in 1930 that such laws could invite war to American shores despite aims to preserve peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
America
Indian Missionary News From Mannpuri Flighting on War News
A clipped report notes floodlight scenes in India as Walter L Allison and Grace Fleck Allison relay a message from Mrs Helen Thompson of Kokailsaval School. They mention Alex Stewart, the Allison family in Mannpuri, India, and family updates about Anna Legta in tenth grade and plans for future furloughs amid World War II. The letter reflects Allied optimism and Indian attitudes toward the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen H. Thompson
Kokailsaval School
Walter L. and
Grace (Fleck) Allison
Mannpuri
U. P
India
Allison
Alex Stewart
Wea
Britain
D A R Hear from Preacher at Pittsburgh Convention
Pittsburgh delegates to the Daughters of the American Revolution convention heard Presbyterian minister Dr Clarence Edward Macarthy assert that remaining neutral in war betrays the nation’s founding principle. He urged the DAR to align with divine duty and human rights, saying the nation is called to "strike a mighty blow for the Kingdom of God."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
The
Daughters of the American Revoluttion
Fiyet
War Memorial Work Halted in Appomattox
Appomattox Virginia reports a halt to war memorial reconstruction aimed at conserving labor and materials for defense needs. The National War Service has ordered no further work until further notice, delaying completion of the house where the Civil War ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appomattox
Service
Lost and found items at the stamp window
A list of misplaced items includes a lady's handbag from Stem No 15 and No 16, five umbrellas, a nickel plated towel hanger, and Hallack's History. The note asks owners to present ID at the stamp window. recovery depends on identification and a fee does not apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallack
Stock Market Snapshot From A Fragmented Ledger
A garbled OCR list of stock names and company fragments including Bendix, Boeing, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Edison, Packard, Penn, North American, and Western Union appears. The text resembles a chaotic archive page with mixed abbreviations and stray words, offering little coherent narrative or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Béaucuio
al Unem
Dye Am
Anaconda
Bald Loco Ct
Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Bath Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Pine Mig Bang
Mig “Case
Ap Co
Ches
Chrysler Corp
Colum Gang
Edison Consol
Curtiss Wi
Artiss
Douglas Alraraft
Pfeifig
Packard Motor Penney WC
Penn
Gocong
Asaree Bion
Weolwe i
Youngit
Governor orders independent audit on state finances
Jamrburg news reports Attorney General Claude Reno announces a $22,000 discrepancy tied to G. Baugher of Erie, with warrants for forgery and embezzlement. Reno says $10,000 initial deposit was misused state funds as part of a broader inquiry into the Treasury and Auditor General offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamrigburg
Claude 7
Reno
Odey
Erat Agsinat
G. Baughay
Erie
James
Dollastoh
Justice
Baughar
Baugher
Iuinois
Pittsburgh
Baughelivs
State Treasury
Auditor General’s Department
Slays Officer With Own Gun Near Farmington
Uniontown detectives hold a 40 year old Gibbons Glade resident for questioning in the slaying of Constable Enos Vansickle 58 near his Farmington cabin. Investigators say the killer took the revolver from the officer during a struggle and fled with gun holster and keys. The body lay about 40 feet from the cabin with a black jack in his hand and the hunting dog nearby. Robbery is not the motive. only $4 and loose change were found on Vansickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Fayette County
Enos Vansickle
Farmington
L. R. Hervingtop
Vansickle
Harley Vansickle
Wharton Township
Slafittman
Gibbons Glade
Obituary notices for Wilson and Brown families
John M. Wilson of North Apollo dies in Pittsburgh at 2:05 a. m. after a lingering illness. funeral services will be held at the Streams Funeral Home at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow, with Rev. Stillman A. Foster officiating. He leaves a wife, Barbara Juno, a daughter, and several siblings. Carr Brown of Clymer passes away at 8:40 a. m. today. services set for Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Penn Street residence with Rev. Owrey presiding. interment at Oakland Cemetery Philipsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streams Funeral Home
Stillman A. Foster
John M. Wilson
North Apollo
Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh
John B
Elizabeth Wilson
Armstrong County
Shelocta
United Presbyterian Church
Mary
Wjasper) Wilson
Barbara Juno
van- Acperift
Eleanor Wilson
Eugene Wilson
Janet Wilson
van- Geeattt
L. C. Altorn
Nowtheaat
James Wilson
Riverview
Gerald Wilson
Williamy Jasper
Reynee
United’ Presbyterian’ Church
A. H. Bradey
First United Presbyterian Church of
Vanedergrift
Carr Brown
Harry Brown
Clymer
Bern
Montedalé
Jack Brown
Homp
John Roach
Penn Street
Ray
Qwrey
The
Cristian and Misersenery Alliance
Oakland Camtery
Philipsburg
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Fruy Dena Perfetti
Frances Guthrie
Wallace D. Guthrie
Mary W. Steele
Mary C. McKnight
W. F. Peters
J. F. Wilson
Harry ©. Widdowson
J. J. Mitchell
J. O. Dopey
Wilbur Campbell
George T. Brown
W. A. Bence
John Mee Connell
H. D. Dieh
Bessie M. Chapman
H. RB. House
John Woods
I. C. Hoyt Jy
J. W. Miller
A. J. Rees
David D. Hill
Minnie 5S. Kissinger
Mabon Bros
Elizabeth G. Jenkins
Isabel Phillips
C. L., Thompson
Margretta L. Berner
J. W. Wiggins
Aretha Beatty
Helen Zellers
Harold Jamison
J. ©. Baker
W. A. Simpson
D. L. Wertz
H. B. Raymond
Mildred Hollis
H. A. Stahlman
James Turney
Percival Park
Edith Steving
J. L. Strassner
Agnes St. Clair
Winfield King
R. E B. Randolph
Sam Highlands
Lily May Clark
Charles Mistretta
Sam Adornate
Lynn Brown
Charles Nollenberger
G. Zofute
Elmira Evens
Harry W. Powers
Joseph Weaver
Mary 5. Evans
Belle Holstein
J. M. Welch
J. P. McFarlane
James George
A. B. Hosbach
Erma Cunningham
M. C. Gordon
Earl E. Gray
F. L. Neff
Rodgers Jewelry Company
J. Milton Johnson
Wilbur Widdowson
J. H. Luxenberg
Auto Parts Company
A. S. Wallace
Ida M. Wallace
Alex M. Stewart
American Stores Company
E. C. Buebheit
H. J. Buehheit
Sam Troub
Rotary Club
Indiana Ministerial Association
J. N. Langham
Troutman Company
Runanien
Ale
State Legion
Bower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
R.calif
League of Nations
Smith
D-Sc
Barkley
Bankhead
Foreign Relations Committee
O'Daniel
D-Tex
Africa
Canada
Liverpoot
Plymouth
Southampton
Gibraltar
Port Said
U. S
Nova Scotia
Roochevelt Ug
Sehring
Palamas
Ayers
Dontea
Finny Hiltman
Abuy Airodsor
Lédies Gaement Worktera Union
Ralph K. Davies
Ickes
Septpal
Securities Commission
Standard Oil Company of California
Ghserice
SEC
D.A.R
Bret
Mountaineer
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