U S Fleet Best Says Secy Knox In Hawaii
Secretary Knox, after five day fleet inspection near Pearl Harbor, declares the United States fleet the greatest and most powerful in the world. He praises fleet personnel and notes need for more bombing planes and stronger anti aircraft defenses at Lahaina Roads and Pearl Harbor.
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Honolulu
Tonaive
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox
Knox
Pearl Harbor
U. S. S. Enterprise
Navy
Army
Lahaina Roads
Earl Harbor
Administration split on vote to send report back to committee
Draft notes show divided Senate lines as Byrnes Green McKellar Schwel lenbach Wagner and Lee support moving the report back to committee. Only three Republicans Capper Johnson and Wiley back the motion reflecting a tight party split on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aa Byrnes
D-Sc
Green
D-Ri
McKellar
D-Tenn
Schwellenbach
D-Wash
Wagner
D-Ny
Lee
Capper
Kansas
Johnson
California
Wiley
Wisconsin
Invasion Carol and Magda Lupescu Pause in Sitges
A fragment mentions Carol and Magda Lupescu stopping at Sitges Spain en route to Portugal after an invasion. A Soviet communique denounces German Romanian rumors about a Russian protectorate over Romania, saying such rumors aim to provoke Romania and reflect frontier tensions. London air raid notes describe time bombs found in a park and civic humor about barrage bowler hats, with civilians reacting to bomb threats and shell fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Sitges
Spain
Magda Lupescu
Portugal
Moscow
Grigore Gafencu
Rumania
Thre Tuors
London
Germans Fine Nantes City for Damaged Line
German occupation authorities fined Nantes 6,000,000 francs for damage to a railway line used by German forces. The Petain government announced a special Bank of France account to cover occupation costs, with waves of fines totaling hundreds of millions in francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Nantes
Petain
Bank of
Germany
Drop Charges Against Boy in Philadelphia Case
A jury failed to reach a verdict after four hours, and the state dropped voluntary manslaughter charges against 10-year-old Anthony Biancamilli over the death of John Remington Jr. on April 10. The case may go to juvenile court for involuntary manslaughter proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anthony Biancamilli
John Remington, Jr
Biancamilli
Raymond Spelser
Democrats Gather for Ox Roast Tour in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg a large ox roast at Hickory Park, Mont gomery County, brings Democratic statewide candidates together before split tours. U S Senator Joseph F Guffey seeks re election shares the speakers rostrum with state Treasurer F Clair Ross and G Harold Wagner. Wagner and Ross plan separate itineraries across the state while Guffey waits for his next appearance. Ross schedules Elk County Jefferson Indiana Armstrong Clarion Venango Erie Crawford tours. Wagner schedules Chester Lancaster Lebanon Dauphin Northumberland Columbia Montour Luzerne appearances.
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Harrisburg
Hickory Park
Montgomery County
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Rostrum
F. Clair Ross
G. Harold Wagner
Ross
Wagner
Guffey
Elk County
Jefferson
Indiana
Armstrong
Clarion
Venango
Erie
Crawford
Chester County
Lancaster
Lebanon
Dauphin
Northumberland
Columbia
Montour
Luzerne
Willkie Tours Industrial City Amid Cheers and Protests
Republican nominee Willkie addressed steel and stockyard workers before a noisy downtown crowd. He outlined a platform of more jobs through economic improvement, a strong defense, and opposition to political bosses. After a 75 mile auto tour of the industrial area he praised the reception, estimating almost a million citizens saw him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Iowa
Willkie
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Congress to decide on six coal agency field offices
Washington set to act on a deficiency appropriation bill likely next week to fund $137,800 for six National Bituminous Coal Commission field offices in Cleveland Indianapolis Altoona Wheeling Kansas City Birmingham. If funds are denied, the offices may close immediately. continued operation hinges on congressional approval for the fiscal year ending next June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Bituminous Coal Commission
Commission
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Altoona
Wairmont
W. Va
Kansas City
Birmingham
Budget Bureau
Congress
Dean Pleads to Stabbing in New Castle Case
Arthur F. Dean pleaded yesterday to the slaying of his sister in law Helen Nasal who was stabbed to death with a penknife June 13 Judge W Walter Braham and Thomas W Dickey will hear testimony to determine guilt and a psychiatrist who examined Dean is expected to testify
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Arthur F. Dean
Helen Nasal
W. Walter Braham
Thomas W. Dickey
Dean
Man Drowns On New Job In Scranton Pa
Samuel Crissalli age 18 of Carbondale drowned in his second day on the job with Scranton Spring Brook Water Service Co at Brownell Dam. A rowboat capsized during work. fellow worker William Hodge was rescued. Crissalli's body was recovered after an hour.
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Scranton
Samuel Crissalli
Carbondale
Scranton Spring Brook Water Service Company
William Hodge
Brownell Dam
Hodge
Crisgalli
Anay
Navy Yard Tightens Access After Pass Fraud
Philadelphia Sept 14 Navy Yard, crucial to national defense, tightened entry controls after disclosure that for three months an outsider gained admission on another man’s identification pass. A numbers writer was jailed in 1500 dollars bail. official urged stricter pass and photo checks amid past powder explosions and fears of bribery for confidential defense data. Griffin and Assistant U S Attorney Retten vowed a prompt navy yard investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Key’ Point
U. S
Norman J. Griff
Navy Yard
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Griffin
J. Barton Retten, Jr
World War II Fronts Split Between Britain and Axis Plans
The piece discusses Britain facing invasion threats from Hitler and Mussolini's push toward Egypt, noting air raids on London and Buckingham Palace, the RAF targeting German bases, and the strategic goal of cutting rail and sea routes. It reflects on chivalry in combat, cites Baron Von Richthofen, and weighs the Mediterranean battle as a crucial axis objective linked to access to Egypt's wealth and resources.
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Hitler
Britain
English Channel
Mussolini
Egypt
England
London
Royal Air Force
Germain
Berlin
der Fuehrer
Buckingham Palace
Germany
Baron von Richthofen
Coabat
Richthofen
Somme
Tr Duce
Italy
Fossasgion
Methodists Set Minimum Wage for Ministers in Erie Conference
The Erie Methodist conference votes to raise minimum salary for supply pastors to 90000 a year plus house rent and to require four years of college plus a year at seminary for entering the ministry. The post of conference treasurer becomes full time with 1500 total compensation. Retirement notices listed Reverends Thompson Cousins Pardee and Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Erie Methodist Conference
Brent Cook
Rouseville
R. A. Thompson
Mount Jewett
S. M. Cousins
Sykesville
A. L. Pardee
Erie
J. E. Roberts
Jamestown
N.Y
State troops assume duties with anti aircraft unit
Harrisburg Sept 14 171 members of Pennsylvania's anti aircraft unit 213th coast artillery leave civilian jobs for a year to serve with the U S armed forces. The unit comes under federal control and is expected to reach full peace time strength of 1450 men by tonight with promotions and enlistments increasing personnel across Allentown Reading Bethlehem Easton Lancaster Pottsville Reading and Lebanon. Col W H Zierdt says dep loyments to Virginia Beach and Savannah are planned with an advance detail of 150 men and 60 trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
213Th Coast Artillery
Roosevelt
W. H. Zierdt
Allentown
Reading
Bethlehem
Faston
Lancaster
Pottsville
Lebanon
213Th
Charles C. Curtis
Virginia Beach
Savannah
Zierdt
Easton
Army moves to increase arms and streamline divisions
Washington September 14 The Army moves to strengthen its streamlined divisions with greater armament as defense officials speed up production of war materials. The War Department cites deficiencies from recent maneuvers and authorizes nine manufacturers to expand plants for machine guns small arms ammunition and explosive components worth 170 million dollars. Contracts totaling 41.44 million are awarded for airplanes and engines including 540 pursuit planes. A defense policy declaration confirms speed of delivery and notes price as a significant factor. revamped divisions will hold 14 000 officers and men with 46 81 millimeter mortars and 46 50 caliber machine guns each, doubling present supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Department
Roosevelt
Defense Commission
Congress
Mussolini’s risible naval peril and Italy’s supply crisis
The note outlines Mussolini’s peril as Italy faces naval blockade by the British fleets. It cites Italy’s shortages of essential supplies and severed sea links with Africa, threatening Italy’s war effort. England’s sea dominance compounds Mussolini’s difficulties, casting doubt on his ability to sustain his campaigns.
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Italy
England
Mussolini
Sgrave
Jury Convicts Union Leader In New York Trial
George Scalise former president of the Building Service Employees International Union AFL was convicted on five counts of larceny and forgery involving about 1662.27 of union funds after a lengthy jury deliberation. He faced additional charges of conspiracy and extortion and awaits sentencing. The case featured Miss Ann Kimmel as a key witness in the forgery and larceny portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Scaline
Building Service Employes’ International Union
AFL
General Sessions Court
Tve
Jacob Gould Schurman
Scalise
Tombs
Ann Kimmel
Army Quartermaster Corps Careers and Training
The Quartermaster Corps keeps the Army marching beyond food by supplying shoes shelter and transport. It offers training for clerks cooks warehousemen and many trades with pay bonuses and promotion paths up to master sergeant. Training aids civilian employment and pension retirement options. Weather: Partly cloudy and warmer today with light showers tonight and cool tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
Army
United States
Quartermaster
Reading
Bradford Halted in 6 61 Tie with Grave City
Bradford High saw its 21 game football win streak end as Grave City tied 6 to 6 last night. Bradford opened scoring on a first period blocked punt recovery at the goal, but Grave City answered with a touchdown in the second quarter to level the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Grave City
Bradford High
Grovers
Saturday Classes at State Teachers College Indiana
Saturday campus classes at the State Teachers College Indiana begin today at 0:00 A M A tentative list of courses that may be offered was presented Raad the Gazette Classified Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
Indiana
Drake protests river condition in Pittsburgh
C F Drake superintendent of Pittsburgh water filtration warns that industrial pollution of the Clarion River will soon taint water in Pittsburgh. He notes the river has been miserable all summer due to lack of pollution abatement and says rising river levels could carry polluted water down to Allegheny and Pittsburgh within weeks.
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Pittsburgh
C. F. Drake
Clarion’ River
Clarion River
Cooksburg
Allegheny
Democrats Push College Student Vote Drive in Pa
Harrisburg Sept 14 Pennsylvania Democrats launch a campaign to mobilize college students with a leadership slate. Mary Melnroy of Middlebury Center heads the effort to organize Young Democratic Clubs in college towns and universities. Oliver C. Cohen and Joseph McIntosh named as solicitors. James B. McFadden named regional vice chairman with a list of regional chairmen and organizers across Indiana Cambria Clearfield and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Joseph J. Yosko
Young Democratic Clubs of Pennsylvania
Mary Melnroy
Middlebury Center
Tioga County
The
Young Democrats of America
Oliver C. Cohen
Young Democrats
Joseph McIntogh
Carlisle
James B. McFadden
Allentown
Harry Arnold
South Connellsville
Fayette
Westmoreland
John F. Stine
Lehigh
Carbon
Northampton
George BR. Brindle
Chambersburg
Adams
Franklin
Kirby Gould
Grove City
Mercer
Lawrence and
Jefferson
Indiana
Cyril 8. Green
Gladys B. Penrod
R. D. Cambria
Edward Beattie
Ebensburg
Nell Dougherty
Johnstown
Clearfield
Kelly Bloom
Curwensville
Wnadina Watson
Prospect seeks improvements and secession in Johnstown
A Prospect residents group from the 12th and 13th wards warned last night they may secede from Johnstown if council does not grant more improvements. They also oppose annexation of ten adjoining boroughs. Prospect Booster Club president Charles Adamese said a committee would study secession legality if demands are ignored, with Bethlehem Steel occupying much of the target area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Prospect
Prospect Folk
Charles Adamese
Prospect Booster Club
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Market Reports From Pittsburgh and State College
Markets in Pittsburgh show slow produce demand with various apple prices listed for Maiden Blush Wealthies McIntosh Cortland Rambos and others and potato prices steady across several regions. Wheat prices drift near opening with loans driving storage. cattle hogs and sheep prices detailed for Pittsburgh livestock market, while State College notes about 200 Pennsylvania homes offered to British University children if evacuated.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
McIntosh
Cortlands
New York
Alexanders
West Virginia
Jonathans
New Jersey Cobblers
Long Island Chippewas
Idaho Russett Burbanks
Bliss Triumphs
State College
British University
Newspaperman H J Kuntz Dies at 86
John H J Kuntz circulation director of Lancaster Newspapers Inc died after a brief illness at 86. He was past president and former secretary treasurer of the International Circulation Managers Association and a director of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
John H. J. Kuntz
Lancaster Newspapers, Inc
International Circulation Managers’ Association
Kutts
Intérstute Circulation Managers’ Association
Présurer
DEDICATE NEW STATE AIRPORT AT BLACK MOSHANNON
PHILIPSBURG Sept 14 A half million dollar state airport at Black Moshannon was dedicated with speeches sky writing and an air mail pickup demonstration It serves as emergency landing for the New York Chicago route and can be used by military planes replacing Bellefonte field Speakers noted the project was a WPA Commonwealth effort and will receive new radio beam equipment from the federal government Close involvement of Rep Kent Kane Col Philip Mathews and other officials was highlighted in the ceremonies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Black Mo+ shannon
Kent Kane
R-Mckean
Moshannon
New York-Chicago
Bellefonte
Alleghenies
Wm. J. Hamilton, Jr
Secretary of Revenue
Commonwealth
Works Projects Administration
Philip Mathews
Civil Aeronautica Authority
Freshmen Seek Officers Post at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College reports an unprecedented 80 percent of freshmen enrolling in military training this year. President Henry W. A. Hanson says about 300 graduates by year end will have qualified for commissions in the officers reserve corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Gettysburg College
Henry W. A. Hanson
Stock market snapshot with diverse company listings
A dense OCR of stock prices and company names shows numerous firms across industries. Listings include Air Reduction Am Can Anaconda Boeing Briggs Case Ches Chrysler Edison Consol Oil Curtiss Wright Douglas Aircraft Eastman Kodak Gen Motors Illinois Central Int Harvester Johns Manville Kresge Lehigh Valley Nash Kelvinator Nat Dairy Packard Penney Pur Oil Radio Corp Republic Steels Sears Roebuck Studebaker Texas Corp United Airlines United Gas Warner Bros West Union Tel Woolworth and more with varied percentages and figures. The fragment reflects a busy, mixed market page rather than a cohesive story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alte Bald
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing
Holden Co
Briggs
Ches and
Chrysler Corp
Edison
Curtiss Wright
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont de
Eastman Kodak
Gen Bloc
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Illinois Central Ts
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Int
Tel
Johns Manville
Kresge (Ss
Lehigh Port C
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward Nash Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr N Y Central RR
North Ameria
Warner Bros
Union Tel West
Mfg Woolworth
Youngs Ghaad Ta
Powder Town Buries Its Dead in N J Blast
Kenvil New Jersey faced a grim toll as 44 people were dead and 70 hospitalized after a Hercules Powder plant explosion. Officials expected to resume operations Monday as investigators, including FBI and military units, probe possible foreign sabotage while workers search ruins for missing bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenvil
WN. J
Hercules Powder Company
Gore
Everett Dunn
General Hospital
Dover
Washington
Barbour
R-N. J
Jersey City
N. J
Cooke Campaign Rally Draws Pennsylvanians Bean Soup Theme
McClure Pa September 14 AP The 49th annual MacClure Bean Soup rally drew crowds from central Pennsylvania. Republican candidates Jay Cooke for U S Senator Frederick T Gelder for auditor general and James F Malone Jr for state treasurer spoke along with party leaders. Cooke condemned President Roosevelt for defense buildup and a proposed third term, warning of dictatorship. Campaign stops resume September 25 with visits to Butler and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcclure
Pennsylvania
Snyder County
Jay Cooke
U. S
Frederick T. Gelder
James F. Malone, Jr
Federal court opens with 85 indictments in Erie term
In Erie on Monday prosecutors will present 85 bills of indictment to a grand jury at the start of the Evie term of federal court. Two involve illegal operation of amateur radio stations and seven for illegal possession and sale of marijuana. Ten criminal and six civil cases are docketed for trial under Judges R M Gibson and P Schoonmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Tria
R.M. Gibson
P. Schoonmaker
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Ministry of Supply
Moor
Auditor General
George Scalise
Regular Army
Raad the Gazette Classified Ads
Drake
DEMOS
H. J. Kuntz
Ana
Powder Town
Blaet
Butler
Federal Court
Treasury
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