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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1939

Page

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Neutral Bill Would Alter Johnson Act In Neutrality Debate

Washington reports that Senate leaders push a revised neutrality bill described as cash and carry while opponents say it would extend merchant credit to belligerents. Johnson disputes 1934 views though some deem 90 day credits amount to cash and could erode the Johnson act. Nye and Borah side with Johnson. measure would repeal arms embargo and require belligerents to use non American ships.

Washington Senate England France United States Scme Crermany Austria Pittman D-Nev Senate Foreign Relations Committee State Department Johnson Calif Johy Borah R-Idanu Nye R-Nd Béllgertnis

Chest continuation from page one committee roles

Mrs. W Clair Weaver S Gilber Wolfenden listed as publicity coordinators with Edgar C. Pery, superintendent at schools, overseeing newspaper articles. Francis Smith leads parade coverage, John Warner and Carroll Rupp handle samples and general writing, Lambert Joseph handles agency habits and concerts, and Mrs. Mary McGregor with Wolf Anderson oversee posters street signs and progress.

W. Clair Weaver S. Gilber Wolfenden Edgar C. Pery Francis Smith John Warner Carroll Rupp Lambert Josepn Mary McGregor Wolf Anderson

Utility Commission Seeks Federal Aid In Gambling Wire Probe

Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeks federal aid to investigate the use of telephone lines to relay race wagering information after a Philadelphia gambling raid. Bell Telephone officials acknowledge involvement but warn they cannot police or censor lawful lines. The case centers on interstate betting and the commission urges cooperation from federal authorities to handle lawful constraints.

Utility Commission Harrisburg Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Philadelphia Philip C. Staples Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Richard J. Beams Beamish Bell Keystone Federal Communications Commission Cooperasion Staples Ing

Chest Community Chest campaign plans big outreach

A vigorous publicity drive is planned with a full field effort to reach every household. The campaign uses buttons and door stickers, uses sermons to promote the slogan Your Share That s Fair Everybody Give Something, and targets students and churches to maximize contributions for community welfare.

Paul Smay Doc Wadkins G. G. Hill Indiana Chest Board Chest

Obituary: Mrs Julia Chernesky in Kentucky and Mrs

Mrs Julia (Gigas) Chernesky KY 33 wife of Alex Chernesky died at 244 pm Friday at her Stafford home where she had resided 14 years Surviving husband are children Ann Julia Joseph Betty Kathryn George Margaret Barbara Dora Helen Mary five grandchildren also survive Funeral services at Greek Catholic Church Clymer at 10 00 am Sunday with burial in Sample Run Cemetery

Julia Gigas) Chernesky Alex Chernesky Stafford Ann Joseph Betty Kathryn George Margaret Barbara Dora Helen Mary Clymer Sample Run

Job Tests For Public Assistance Positions In Harrisburg Area

The employment board will certify lists of successful applicants after grading and send them to county assistance boards. Selected workers replace provisional staff at Harrisburg and county offices. Tests today cover stenographic-typist, supervisor, telephone operator, advanced public relations, superintendent of buildings, dressograph operator, with salaries from 1,020 to 2,400 dollars. Examinations next Saturday include visitor, clerk, field representative, tabulating machine operator, key punch operator, procedure analyst, duplicating machine operator, with various pay scales.

Harrisburg Alientown du Bois Evie Johnstown Scruton Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Slayer Dies Without Fear in Colorado Gas Chamber

Two convicted killers died in the lethal gas chamber at Canon City. Pete Catalina 41 of Salida Colo died after wearing heartbeat recording equipment. Angilo Agnes 31 of Denver declined the device. Both were pronounced dead at 4 02 p m two minutes after cyanide fumes were released.

Canon City Colo Pete Catalina Saliba Angilo Agnes Denver Warden Boy Best I. D. Price Colorado Springs Cataline Agnes

German Offer for Peace Seen as One‑Time Hint

German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop signaled in Moscow that Germany and Russia desire peace and an end to the war with England and France, while Britain and France mobilize for a total war. British officials reject any peace tied to a partition of Poland, and London awaits a formal reply from Prime Minister Chamberlain. Paris reports hint at a French rebuff, and observers debate whether the Moscow accord shifts German leverage or Russian aid will exceed existing pacts.

Joachim von Ribbentrop Moscow Germany Russia England France Hitler Poland London Britain Adolf Hitler Scotland Wales War Cabinet Paris Chamberlain House of Commons Times of London the Times

WCTU Demands Simpler Films at National Meet

Rochester scene reports Augusta Urquhart calling for wholesome film content and exhibitor control to curb extravagance, sex glamor, and crime. Izora Scott cites post repeal tactics by liquor interests, temperance forces claiming victory through mobilized campaigns.

Rochester N. Y Augusta Urquhart Women's Christian Temperance Union Motion Picture Department W.cg T. A Los Angeles Izora Scott Washington, D. C Bureau of Legislation Temperance

Romania’s Premier Powers Military Regard and Balkans Quiet

Argesanu, serving as interim premier after Calinescu’s assassination, is seen as a top military mind in Romania, believed to command one million armed men with 800000 reserves. In Bratislava, Slovakia, officials say they may back Germany economically in exchange for protection, claiming peace with Britain and France since Germany’s victory over Poland. Slovakia holds around 3660 square miles of former Polish territory and is said to have waged an undeclared war with Germany to reclaim about 2256 square miles inhabited by 25000 people. German-backed martial law extends into Slovakia under Premier Tiso’s authority, with 200 Slovaks killed and 300 wounded in Poland.

Argesanu Calinescu Romania Rumania Balkans Bratislava Josef Tiso Ferdinand Durelansky Slovakia Germany Poland Britain France Karol Murgas Klinka Guard Tiso

French defences brace as Nazi offer tests resolve

Paris reports France intensifies preparations to meet a big Nazi offensive backing German-Soviet peace efforts. Gamelin, Darlan, Georges, and Decarp attend a national defense conference as patrols man posts east of the Saar. Air and ground forces clash near the front with light losses reported. Poland remains a sticking point as Daladier vows no acceptance of divisive treaties.

Paris Saar River Saarbruecken Daladier France Foland

District Attorney to press new indictments in payroll padding case

Luzerne County District Attorney Leon Schwartz plans to present refreshed indictments charging Roy E. Brownmiller and about 50 others with conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth in a payroll padding scheme. The state superior court yesterday quashed the original indictments for missing witness names but allowed new indictments, to be presented to the October grand jury. Brownmiller awaits Dauphin County sentence on related charges.

Wilkes-Barre Leon Schwartz Roy E. Brownmiller Luzerne State Superior Court Schwartz Commonwealth Luzerne County Brownmiller Dauphin County

Market share figures for major companies across industries

A compilation lists numerous firms including Alcoa Am Can Am Car and Fdy Am Tel and Tel Chrysler Corp Coca-Cola General Motors Goodyear IBM Johns-Manville Kennecott Lib-O Glass Lorillard Mack Trucks Macy McCrory Stores and many more with percentages and ranges following each name, indicating market shares or stakes. The data spans sectors from steel and chemicals to autos and consumer goods, reflecting a broad industrial landscape and cross‑ownership patterns.

Allied Allis Alco Am Anaconda Arm Ill Armstrong Cork Assdy Dry Atl Refining Atlas Tack Aviation Corp Bald Loco Ct Balt Ohio Barnsdal Bendix Aviat Beth Steel Blaw-Knox Bortien Co Curtiss-Wright Curtiss-Wr A Deere Ang Co Det Lack and West Distii Corp-Seag Douglas Aircraft du Font el Auto Site el Power and Li Erie RR Gen Elec Gen Foods Gen Motors Gen Goodrich Goodyear T and R Gt Northern Ry Hard-Walker Hecker Prod Hood-Hershey B Royston Oil Hudson Motor Tilinsis Central Indust Rayon Int Bus Machine Int Harvester Int Nick Can Tel Johns-Manville Kennecott Cop Kresge Lehigh Port Glass Loew's Inc Lorillard UP Mack Trucks Macy McCrory Mcintyre

Slippery Rock case proceeds in county trial

In Butler Pennsylvania the Commonwealth nears the end of testimony in the trial of two Slippery Rock State Teachers College officials accused of financial irregularities tied to campus operations. Grocer H G West testified delivering groceries to college president Dr Charles S Miller and charging for seven crates of ce xs. West said Ketterer suggested the billing method to bypass red tape. District Attorney Lee C McCandless presented records showing Ketterer approved the bill and Miller certified delivery of eggs. Mrs W B Uber testified invoices for repair work were juggled to avoid bids for campus repairs, noting bids were needed for costs over 300 dollars.

Butler Pa Slippery Rock State Teachers College H. G West Slippery Rock Charles S. Miller Miller David Omey West Ketterer Connecion Lee C. McCandless Kettere W. B. Uber

Storm damage and disruptions ripple across central Pennsylvania

Storms lashed Indiana Cambria and Bedford counties. A Cresson fatality occurred amid numerous electrical displays. Lightning destroyed a bank barn east of Heilwood and ignited F J Dykins house roof. Gasoline coach sent to Blairsville and autos ferried passengers to Indiana. Route 53 blockage near Johnstown. Altoona, Tyrone report outages and fires.

Blairsville Ban Avon Indiana Stiffey Place Heilwood Huskey Oil City Cambria Bedford Counties Pennsylvania Edison Hastings Barnesboro Cherry Tree Bedford County Johnstown William Penn Highway Altoona Tyrone Frank Ventre Somerset

College Weather Forecast and Regional Horse Totals

Partly cloudy and cool today with a fair and continued cool tomorrow. Readings show 66 at reading, high 81, low 64, 33 inch precipitation, 73 percent humidity, and 28.03 barometric pressure. Mentions Russia? No. The Western Colorado river note references Gulf of Mexico drainage. World horse totals list England and Wales 885000, Scotland 147000, Ireland 524000, total 1,529,000.

England Wales Scotland Ireland

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