23 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1941
Page
1
State highways secretary Lamont Hughes says a general policy for amber traffic lights is being set before considering each city. Traffic engineers nationwide have been consulted as defense priorities delay material, with Philadelphia needing changes at 300 intersections and an estimated cost of 250000 dollars.
The analysis weighs modified raids against full invasion as Britain seeks to ease pressure on the Soviet front. It notes risks to Britain’s sea power, possible beachheads in France, and potential diversions from the eastern theater. It also discusses Japan’s possible Siberian push amid Russo Nazi and Allied dynamics.
In Hazleton and nearby areas 20,000 idle anthracite miners protest increased dues and a $2 to $6 annual assessment by the CIO United Mine Workers of America. Walkouts spread to Wilkes-Barre, with some locals returning to work after state police protection was sought. Leaders warn the action undermines the industry while emissaries seek a settlement.
Greiner Baking Company outlines remodeling to convert current facility for mixed use with bread shop storage and shipping on first floor, offices and dough room on second, cake shop on third, and top-story storage. About 65 employees now, with potential growth. annual output includes 300 400 loaves and 60,000 pounds of cake monthly. new plant would be largest bakery in Western Pennsylvania outside Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. The move will be gradual to avoid production loss as two machine units are acquired. The Indiana business began in 1908, moved to Foundry Alley in 1919, rebuilt in 1931 after a fire.
A detailed account describes a deployment review with khaki uniforms, notable attendees like Carl G. Tintsman of Wilkes-Barre, and the 28th division’s 600 mile motor trek to North Carolina for large scale games with the First Army. The move includes 1987 rubber tired vehicles, eight ton vans, and new rapid firing Garand rifles arriving for the exercise. Col. Lewis F. Acker announces plans.
Storm warnings persist across highways levees and shipyards as tides reach five and a half feet. An emergency hospital was established in Houston and police and firefighters are on high alert for potential damage and evacuations.
Major William G. Harris of the Western Pennsylvania Salvation Army District spoke to the Kiwanis Club at Rustle Lodge on his mission in the Dutch East Indies. He described school establishment and creating a written language, with next week's meeting to hear district convention reports and officer election notes.
DAV urges participation in Forget-Me-Not drives to assist veterans and dependents. Commander Iseman emphasizes rehabilitation service success and civic support, noting DAV is a Congressionally chartered group of those wounded or disabled by World War service.
In Pittsburgh on September 23 a group of 395 garbage collectors and helpers, joining 14 truck drivers, walked off for higher pay. The two strikes halted trash collection, street cleaning, sewer flushing, and city maintenance across streets, parks, bridges, and traffic signals.
Pomona Grange gathering at Cockport on Thursday September 25 invites attendees. Hope Grange provides coffee for noon and evening meals. Afternoon address by A B McElvany of Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company on the St Lawrence Waterway proposal.
The army orders 4706 men at Ellington Field reduced to a 100 man skeleton crew in critical departs. Freeport is nearly deserted while galveston waves crash the sea wall. The Weather Bureau reports a tropical storm of hurricane strength 185 miles northeast of Brownsville moving northwest toward the coast with 80 mph winds at the center.
Harrisburg reports that Dr Virgil D Reed deputy census director told ad executives that newspapers must balance public policy with self-interest amid war preparations and defend democracy through journalism. John E Person Williamsport urged advertising to meet defense demands.
International reports describe the sinking of the American owned freighter Pink Star south of Iceland as a possible challenge to U S freedom of the seas amid German and Italian raider activity. Soviet claims detail embattled units near Kiev and in the Don region with Budenny replaced by Timoshenko.
The Pink Star sank about 265 miles south of Iceland with no official details on crew fate or cause. The incident, the first involving an American-owned ship since Roosevelt’s speech, sparked debate on Axis strategy and dangers to American-flag ships in or near defensive waters. Survivors from the Sessa described a torpedo strike in dim twilight, while related shelling of the Robin Moor was noted.
Soviet Ambassador Ivan M. Maisky told the American Chamber of Commerce that Nazi casualties include dead, wounded, and missing after three months of fighting with Russia. He said the German High Command’s recent loss figures are utterly ridiculous and claimed Germany lost five thousand planes in the campaign.
James Park, a former U S consul who served in Mihropia and other Near East posts for nearly two decades, gave an insightful talk at the Rotary Club weekly meeting about the current situation in the Near East.
Senator Norris signals support for aiding Britain and Russia while warning that arming ships or shipping to belligerent ports risks war. He critiques coastal rule changes but endorses international policy limits, contrasting with Senator Adams who backs repeal of shipping bans. News notes House hearings on lend lease and a possible Navy rules shift.
John Ballas twenty three of Josephine remained in critical condition at Indiana Hospital after being struck by a car on the road near his home Sunday night. Steve Petrosky twenty two of Ernest was listed as improved this morning.
Obituary continues for Mrs Nona M Gloss Buchanan born January 18 1877 in Sharpsburg Maryland died at 8 40 p m Monday near Indiana from complications Her early life in Maryland Washington County then 15 years in Johnstown and ten in Elders Ridge She is survived by her mother a Salisbury resident son Dudley Buchanan in New Kensington two grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Minnie Bartley and Mrs Lillian Green Funeral arrangements and interment at Grandview Cemetery Johnstown noted Also obituary reports the death of Mrs Elmer Collins Brown a former Indiana resident who died in Saranac New York while living with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Woodward B Clark Survivors include children Samuel Brown Chicago Richard C Brown Punxsutawney and Theo
Philadelphia report details William A McClurg receiving one to two years for conspiracy to bribe a state policeman in a Chester gambling cage. Co defendants Martin Sapiego and Ralph D Amico faced six months to two years, with Sapiego on probation. Trial followed a five year delay and involved a $2000 payoff witnessed by police, tied to Northam of Chester and a list of arrestees.
Mrs Mabel Seip Whiteman widow of T Floyd White man longtime Latrobe resident died Saturday at daughter Mary Hyatt’s home in Pittsburgh. Surviving children include Bess St Clair, Louise Dawson, Charles and Walter Whiteman. brother Samuel N Seip. five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral at St Clair home today with Unity Cemetery interment. Also EMERY E Campbell died at 31 North Fifteenth Street. funeral arrangements incomplete. James Harry Christy 68 died at his Girty home after farming career. survived by wife Lottie and children Irene Rosensteel Cornelia Justeen Christy Todd Christy. services Thursday at Mount Union Lutheran Church with interment in church cemetery. Andrew J Yount’s friends awaiting funeral details. body to Elderton Methodist Church and interment in Elderton Cemetery. Elizabeth Wineberg Dome died at home in Waler of heart condition. survived by son Blair Domb, daughter Mary Blose, sister Carrie Alves, brother William Wineberg, six grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral at Morrison Funeral Home Funxsutawney with Roundtop Cemetery interment.
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