Guffey urges labor to back Roosevelt in battle for democracy
U S Senator Joseph F. Guffey addressed a state meeting of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America in Philadelphia urging labor to support Roosevelt to preserve New Deal gains. He accused Republican leadership of opposing labor and warned that Pennsylvania could retreat if the White House flips, framing the defense program as a clash between big business and the New Deal with labor as a key defender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Roosevelt
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Pennsylvania Democrat
Guffey
Pennsylvania
F Erther
Hospital Plan Here Explained Seeks Flexible 21 Day Annual Benefit
Hospital Service Association explains that 21 days per year applies to each family member protected, not the entire family. Entry and discharge decisions rest with the member's physician. The Indiana Hospital supports the movement to broaden hospital care under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Service Association
Indiana Hospital
Miss Russell to Join American Hospital Unit in Britain
Miss Russell, Bellevue Hospital Ear Nose and Throat supervisor for four years, will join six other nurses and medical staff in the second American unit bound for the American Hospital near London. The group, led by Dr Philp Duncan Wilson, will serve six to twelve months under Alfred Rollef fund and private donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Russell
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Indiana State Teachers College
Bellevue School of Nursing
Mt. Lebanon
Pittsburgh
Canada
Red Cross
New York City
Indiana
United States
London
Britain
Philp Duncan Wilson
Alfied Rollef
Natural gas property valuation for Equitable Gas Co
Pittsburgh Sept 21 4 Natural gas property owned and operated by the Equitable Gas Company was estimated at 68 930 180 by Maurice R Scharff valuation engineer The figure excludes lands leaseholds plants held for future use going concern value costs of sinking and working capital He presented the estimate during a public utility commission hearing on reproduction costs to assess if lower rates are justifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Equitable Gas Company
Maurice R. Scharff
Scharff
Public Utility Commission
Boston Welcomes Legion Crowds for National Convention
Boston greets American Legionnaires arriving for the second national convention since 1930. Officials anticipate 300000 WW veterans and families for a three day session starting Monday. The parade next Tuesday could take 12 hours to pass a point with 120000 marchers and 400 bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Legion
Kidnapers Target Hillsborough Couple in Notorious Abduction
A husky 48 to 50 year old man with a hook nose abducted a child near the de Tristan home after posing as a neighbor. A ransom note was handed to Police Chief Claude Hirshey, detailing demands and a plan to identify the kidnapper. County officials vow compliance as the community reels from its first major kidnapping in 16 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Foley
de Tristan
Claude Hirshey
Hillsborough
de Tristans
Cates
Charles Christensen
Young Republicans Back Willkie in 1940 Campaign Push
The Young GOP advocates action on armament and appointing managers with industrial expertise over political clout. James warns Roosevelt’s leadership in peace cannot guarantee victory, while Joseph W. Martin hails Willkie as the nation’s rational choice. Senator Davis counters New Deal reforms with Republican diligence and economic safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Roosevelt
Joseph W. Martin
Wendell Wallkite
Wendell Willkie
Martin
U. S
James J. Davis
Charles McNary
Davis
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Body of Killer Suspect Found in Reservoir
Sylvester Dellear, 51, sought in the Lenox choir singer Madeline Clark slaying, had his body recovered in the same reservoir where her body was found. John Gilman, a Turners Falls diver, located Dellear in 25 feet of water after a half hour search. Clark, 44, was to marry another man next month. police had sought Dellear for questioning after the medical examiner ruled her death a murder with three gashes on her head. Assistant DA Harold Goeney said Dellear escorted Clark after choir practice at St Helene’s Chapel. he described the escort as married and estranged from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Sylvester Dellear
Madeline Clark
Lenox
John Gilman
Turners Falls
Dellear
George S. Wiskham
Harold R. Goeney
RFC Board Members Assigned To Draft Support Roles
Draft Board members from the army-navy committee include Osborne Harris Reeves and Col. Draper. They will catalog the 16 404 000 registrants assist with local draft organizations youth training and labor employment and aid in defense plant financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RFC
National Defense
New Defense Plant Corporation
Army-Navy Committee
Osborne
Harris
Dr. Reeves
Sidney Hillman
Defense
Col. Draper
Army-Navy Selective Service Committee
Army General Staff
Gibraltar and the Mediterranean war divide in war talk
The article analyzes how Spain’s stance, Franco, and Axis plans could open a path for Germany and Italy to strike Britain via Gibraltar and the Mediterranean. It weighs the risks of a two front campaign through the Balkans into Syria, noting the danger of facing both western and eastern fronts and a possible clash with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Strait of
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Britain
Hitler
Mussolini
England
Franco
Balkans
Syria
Russia
Indo China Negotiations And Japanese Plans
A French communique asserts Indo-Chinas territorial integrity and French sovereignty were never in question during talks. Hong Kong sources say Japan sought passage of troops through Indo-China to strike China. Vichy gave limited facilities, with troop movement details kept secret. Rear Admiral Jean Decoux was reportedly insisting on limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo-China
Hongkong
Japan
Jean Decoux
Vichy
China
University of Pennsylvania Receives $5 Million Gift
The University of Pennsylvania announced a 5 035 000 donation from alumni and firms as part of its 200th birthday celebration. Presidents and trustees hailed education and religion as civilizational forces while Dr Thomas Gates stressed keeping education in tune with society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Herbert Hoover
Thomas S. Gates
Gates
George Wm, McClelland
Britain
Japan Presses For Indo China Rights In Signal Moves
Reports from Shanghai and Hong Kong describe Japanese demands for two naval footholds in Indo China to threaten Singapore. Chinese sources warn of massed forces near Kw angsi and Yunnan, while Ho Ying chin visits Yunnan to supervise military preparations. Hanoi resumes talks after a 72 hour Japanese ultimatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howevr
Japan
Shanghai
Indo-China
Singapore
Washington
United States
Singapee
Hull
Lord Lothian
Richard G. Casey
Hongkong
China Mail
Tonking Bay
Kwangsi
Yunnan
Ho Ying-Chin
Yunnan Province
Chungking
Indo- China
Haiphong
Hanoi
State relief rolls drop in August in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg on September 21, the Department of Public Assistance reports fewer Pennsylvanians relied on state relief or work-relief programs in August than at any time in eight years. About 1,189,000 people were supported by relief, CCC, or work projects, down from peaks earlier in the decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Russell
State Relief Administration
Axis powers warn of cautious moves in Europe
German and Italian officials signaled potential moves as Mussolini and Von Ribbentrop met in Rome while bombardments continued near London and across the continent. Bulgarian troops entered southern Dobruja unopposed, to extend its Black Sea frontier, amid calls for further territorial expansion. Turkey and Greece may soon define positions as Axis powers seek regional alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
Boulogne
London
DNB
Berlin
Hamburg
Mussolini
Germany
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Rome
Varna
Bulgaria
Dobruja
Rumania
Black Sea
Greece
Thrace
Macedonia
Aegean Sea
Latte
Queen Marie
Romania
Italy
Turkey
Europe
Virginio Gayda
Il Giornale D'Italia
Gayda
Roosevelt at Hyde Park marks 86th birthday of mother
President Roosevelt and family visited the Hyde Park home to honor Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt on her 86th birthday. He addressed the University of Pennsylvania and alumni about free elections, warning against oligarchic control and urging participation in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
ceMass
Chester seeks to oust mayor and four councilmen
Delaware County Common Pleas Court ordered Mayor Clifford H. Peoples of Chester and four Chester councilmen to answer by October 11 to a petition seeking their ouster. Attorney James L. Rankin said the named officials allegedly drew two salaries, one from the city and another from jobs they voted themselves in the Chester Municipal Authority managing the water works system. Names include J. T. Ross Edward D. MecClaughlin William P. Lear and William J. McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford H. Peoples
Chester
Delaware County Common Pleas Court
James L. Rankin
J. T. Ross
Edward D. MecClaughlin
William P. Lear
William J. Mc Dowell
London Defended to the Last Amid London Bombing Ordeal
Sir George Broadbridge warned in a New York broadcast that London would be defended to the last as the bulwark of civilization. He spoke for Lord Mayor Sir William Coxen during the U S conference, noting London faces its cruellest, most searching ordeal from daily bombings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Broadbridge
United States
New York
William Coxen
Red Caps Sue For Back Pay In Train Bus Lines Case
In Philadelphia on September 21 72 red caps filed a federal suit against Pennsylvania Railroad and Pennsylvania-Greyhound Lines seeking 196 408 for unpaid minimum wages. They asked 107 774 80 from the railroad and 28 681 20 from the bus line. Trial delayed awaiting Chicago outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Red Cape
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania-Greyhound Lines, Inc
Red Caps
Chicago
Senator Johnson Criticizes Home Guard Plan
Washington September 21 Senator Johnson of Colorado attacked War Department plans for state home guard units作为政治工具的风险. He warned governors could deploy armed groups as political footballs while Congress would arm and uniform them but states would control troops. The Military Committee reconsidered its stance as CIO leader John L. Lewis urged keeping guards within the National Guard framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
D-Colo
War Department
Home Guard
Senate Military Committee
Sheppard
D-Tex
John L. Lewis
CIO
Lewis
National Guard
House Military Committee
Secretary of War
Home Guards
Congress
Johnston
Stock Market Snapshot Across Diverse U.S. Firms
A sweeping ledger shows mixed trading in numerous companies from Air Reduction at Al Chem and Dye to United Airlines and West Union Tel. Notable percentages include Boeing 1643, General Motors 48 percent, Edison 26, Penn RR 34, and US Steel 57.4. The list spans autos, chemicals, oils, and utilities with varied daily gains and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Tel
Bald Loco Ct
Balt and
Chiaaly Bendix Aviat
Beth Stec
Boeing
Borden
Case
Ohio
AD Lo Chrysler Corp
Colum G
Cons Edison
Curtiss Weight
Douglas Aircraft
Eastman Kodak
Elec
Gen Fonds
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Hercules Powder
Interlake Tren Bay Int Harvester
Nick Can
Johns Manville
Kennetott Cup
Kresge
Lehigh Fort C
Montgom Ward
Sy Nash Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow and Li
N ¥ Central RR
North Ameria Osa Northern Pacific
Param Pictures
Penney
Penn RR
Pullmart
Radio Oorp
Reading Co
Repab Steel
Reynolds
Sears Roebuck Bee Socony Vacuum G
Sperry Corp
Cal
Studebaker Corp
Texas Corp
United Air Lines
Vibe United Corp
United Gas Impia U
US Steel
Warner Bros Pictth
West Union Tel
West
Mig
Woolworth
Red Cross Here Ships Clothes in Indiana County
The Indiana County Chapter of the American Red Cross shipped 100 dresses 15 convalescent robes and 16 boys shirts to New York City for overseas relief. A first shipment of surgical dressings will go next week. Today 100 sweaters 10 pairs of men’s heavy woolen socks and 10 beanie caps were sent. Memorial Hall is open mornings after 9 and afternoons after 1 30 for garment sewing and surgical dressings programs with Mrs. W. F. Wettling as production committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
New York City
National Red Cross
Memorial Hall
W. F. Wettling
Fire Rages Through Border Town in California
Fire swept through a border resort town starting in a drug store and spreading to ten nearby shops. The blaze threatened the federal building storing court and marriage records as firefighters faced low water pressure and called for equipment from Chula Vista across the border in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tijuana
Lower
Calif
Federal
Chula Vista
California
Dr Foster to Talk to Synod Meeting Opens in Mansfield
Dr S A Foster of Indiana Pennsylvania is slated as a speaker at the Ohio United Presbyterian Synod annual meeting opening in Mansfield. The synod extends from West Alexander Pennsylvania to Pontiac Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
S. A. Foster
Indiana
Ohio United Presbyterian Synod
West Alexander
Pontiac
Mich
Deaths and funeral notices from Eaton area
Deaths list includes Mrs Frank Thomas and Mrs F J Gregg of Commodore and others in Indiana Erie Kittanning Buffalo and Niagara Falls with burial pending Monday. Thomas L Williams 77 of Smithport Banks Township died yesterday at home born in Scranton September 16 1882 survived by widow nine children twenty two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral 2 30 PM Monday at Smithport Methodist Church Rev Reed Bennett officiating burial Odd Fellows Cemetery Burnside under Raleigh Funeral Home Hillsdale direction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Frank Thomas
F. J. Gregg
Commodore
H. D. Fair
Frank Henry
H B. McCullough
Indiana
John Beuchert
Charles Goetz
Erie
Roy Pinkerton
Kittanning
Doris Neldrich
Buffalo
N. Y
B. W. Crawford
Niagara Falls
Thomas L. Williams
Smithport
Banks Township
Williams
Scranton
William
Elizabeth (Williams) Williams
Lue (Reed) Williams
Nellie Dutry
Sabuia
Mea Cessna
Callie Elder
Daisy Craynack
Glen Campbell
Joseph
Harry Williams
Gipsy
David Williams
Ebensburg
Methodist
Reed Bennett
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Burnside
Raleigh Funeral Home
Hillsdale
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Oprheadh
Young Gop
Draft Board
U. OF PA
Colorado
Border Town
DR. Foster
Synod
Soxerrians
S.C
Henry
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