Nazis Push Toward War In Skopje Region Action
Berlin reports German troops advanced into Skoplje near the Bulgarian border, seizing the Vardar valley head and severing the Greece Yugoslavia communications line. The Wehrmacht claims to open a formidable Balkan spearhead toward Athens as the war intensifies.
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Pierre J. Huss
Berlin
Germany
Strate
Yorostiv Jan
Skelpje
Bulgarda
Vardar
Greece
Yugoslavia
Weenie
Adolf Tlifer
Skolple
Bevan
Local PA Newec notes bird sighting and street repairs
Edward Alken of Fairfield Avenue reported seeing a ring-necked pheasant in his yard one morning. The county district faced numerous grass and brush fires last night, with several streets showing pavement deterioration from recent resurfacing. Weather this spring has been favorable for early work, though March recorded low precipitation. The upcoming trout season opens April 14.
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Pa Newe
Edward Alken
Fairfield Avenue
Alken
Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather brief notes a daily report with scattered typographical errors. No clear locations or dates. Mentions maximum and minimum temperatures and precipitation status in a generic regional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pittsburgh waitress turned pickpocket masquerade ends
A Pittsburgh waitress known as Miss Dorothy McArdie was revealed to be James Hawkins 19. He admitted living five years as a girl to easier get work after his parents died. A bath in jail ended the disguise and Hawkins cut his long curls, saying he is glad the masquerade is over.
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Pittaburgh
Dorothy McArdie
Alber
James Hawkins
Hawkins
Naval Bases In Germany Bombed
British RAF bombers struck northwestern Germany with Kiel Brem und Emden targeted while forces also attacked the I wart coast including Calais and Ostend. The night raid caused casualties in western Scotland and other areas, and five German planes were shot down.
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International Navy Service
London
Britain
Germany
Air Ministry
Kiel
Bremmunven
Emden
In- Warten
Calais
Ostend
Atale Ministry
Scotland
Death record for Mrs Shawbey and James Shaw
Death notice for Mrs John W Shawbey aged 33 of 2208 Highland Avenue and James Franklin Shaw of 113 South Beaver Street, dated April 1942. The brief entry lists addresses and a monetary figure of six dollars.
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John W. Shawbey
Highland Avenue
James Franklin Shaw
South
Beaver Street
Yugoslav Forces Said to Smash Across Balkan Fronts
London reports from Ankara and Athens claim Yugoslav troops crossed borders into Italy Albania and moved toward Scutari. Further accounts say Belgrade troops attacked northern Albania as part of a broader Balkan clash. Reported advances imply rapid expansion of war in southeast Europe.
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London
Italy
Albania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Flume
Ankara
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Athens
Berbilan
Scutari
Rome Announces Derna Recaptured
Rome reports Derna in Libya has been recaptured by combined Italo German forces, over 100 miles east of Benghazi, as British withdrawal from the area continues per London's military circles.
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Avlestind Dinternavioon
Rome
Libya
Derna
Bengazi
London
Evitera
Massawea
Keren
Eritrea
Dessye
Ethiopa
Massawa
Parley On Coal Wage Talks Resume In New Bid
In New York CIOB United Mine Workers and bituminous operators planned to reconvene to settle terms for a new contract as 400000 idle miners pressed for a wage increase and for ending the pay differential between northern and southern mines. A three and a half hour session failed to end the week long stoppage, and both sides reconsidered yesterday’s proposals. The employers had agreed to a $1 daily raise, while the union pressed to equalize wages across regions.
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International News Service
New York
Appalachian
CIOB
United Mine Workers of America
John R. Steelman
United States
CIO
First May Quota Is Set For State
The 0. 8. army third corps area requested Pennsylvania to furnish 2,002 draftees for induction between May 1 and 10 at centers in Philadelphia Wilkes Barre Pittsburgh Harrisburg and Altoona. State selective service officials will work with 422 local draft boards to meet the quota. The army has called Pennsylvania to furnish 27,778 men under the selective training and service act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Army Third Corps Area
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Wilkes Barre
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Navy Bombing Plane Missing Off Atlantic Flight
Navy planes sighted wreckage two miles off Cape Charles Virginia near Atlantic search. The overmdue twin engined bomber of the DPY-11 type carried ten men on a Norfolk to Quonzet Point flight. Four US Navy dirigibles joined the hunt from Lakehurst New Jersey.
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International Navy
Norfolk, Va
Commandant’s Office of the
Naval Station
Cape Charles
Lakehurst
WN. J
Lakehurst Naval Station
Atlantic Seaboard
Quonzet Point
R. L
Norfolk
Seven Nazi Planes Downed in British Night Raids
London reports an eight o clock air raid alarm with the all clear by noon. Seven German raiders were shot down over Britain during the night according to latest reports.
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London
Autor
Britain
Pope to Broadcast Easter Address Worldwide
Vatican announces Pope John Paul II will deliver a 15 minute Easter Sunday address to the world. The message aims to reach Catholics and others globally, reflecting on the season and peace.
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Vatican City
Pope Plus
Firemen Launch Campaign for Mobile First Aid Unit
City firemen opened a drive to raise about 2500 to 3000 dollars for a mobile first aid unit to aid rescue work in the city and surrounding area. A kick off meeting at Central Fire Station presided by Chairman William Bowen drew initial gifts including 115 dollars and a 3100 check from C. O. Davies.
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Central Fire Station
William Bowen
Public Safety
C. O. Davies
Filso
Fiemen
Allis-Chalmers Plant Reopens After Strike
Milwaukee April 8. Seventy seven days after closure due to a CIO strike the Allis-Chalmers plant resumes full speed production on more than 46 million dollars of vital national defense orders. Today the reopening received an enthusiastic go ahead from the strikers after a government assisted restart last week led to rioting and limited output.
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C Internatonal News
Milwaukee
Allis-Chalmera
Atrikera
Crescent Medusa Plant Workers Honored at Recognition Dinner
About 200 Crescent Plant employees attended the Recognition Day dinner at the Castleton Hotel. Six workers received gold watches for 20 years of service and Frank Cook was given 25 shares of stock for 50 years of service. Toastmaster J. B. John of Cleveland praised safety and cooperation, noting an upcoming vacation plan for all staff.
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Crescent
Medusa Portland Cement Company
Castleton Hotel
Frank Cook
Atden FP
Krebs
Robert Haynes
John Krovus
George Schotch
William Goatley
Marguerite Maher
Castleton
Spectumesasager
Creacentdale
J. B. John
Cleveland
Mellush Company
John
Roosevelt to authorize U.S. ships to travel Red Sea
Washington reports President Roosevelt will issue an executive order to lift the combat zone barrier, allowing American ships to carry vital war supplies via the Red Sea to Britain and Balkan fronts. Massawa’s fall is awaited before the order, ending Axis control of East Africa’s coastal point.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Red Sea
Africa
Balkans
Uiu Gulf of Aden
Indian Ocean
Massawa
East Africa
Tally
Grass Fires In Neshannock Area Kept Firemen Busy
Four fire alarms Monday afternoon and morning kept Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Department busy. A grass fire along Graceland road near Graceland cemetery spread briefly. another threatened a house and chicken coop on Harbor hill. Clyde Sanders car fire caused minor damage before crews contained it. A railroad side fire near Harbor bridge and an orchard fire near Joseph Noss’s residence in Highland Heights followed, with the new fire truck deployed to each incident. Firefighters cooperated well and prevented major losses.
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Neshannock Township
Graceland Road
Graceland Cemetery
Harbor District
Harbor Hill
Clyde Sanders
Highland Heights
Harbor Bridge
Joseph Noss
Selected Men to Leave Wednesday for Army Induction
Forty four Lawrence county men form the first April draft call and will depart Wednesday morning for final exams in Pittsburgh before induction into the United States Army. City Board One and Two groups depart at 6:50 to 7:26 with routes via BL and L E railways. reporting to board offices at 8:00. Inductees from City Board One include Jack Thomas Riley and others listed with home streets. continues on page two.
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Lawrence
Pittsburgh
United Sates Army
Permania RK
L. S
T. Building
Ellwood Ci
Iearing
L. E
Uiey Pa
Dieser City
Bourg
Jack Thomas Riley
Craig Street
Lester Stanford Levine
Harry Marion Oil
Samuel Busene
Sumner Avenue
Clyde Ap Campbell
South
Ray Reel
Glen Arthur Winans
West Falls
Lone Ranger Fatally Crashed En Route Home
The Lone Ranger actor Graver, famed for his radio program from WXYZ Detroit aired on 145 stations, was killed in a crash near Farmington on his way home. Deputies say he collided with a tractor trailer at about 4:20 am, leaving behind his wife and infant daughter.
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Ciiternarvnan Vega
Detroit
Apri
Ear
W. Graser
Lone Ranger
Nevybe Farmington
Graver
Oakland County
Nome
WXYZ
Greek Forces Defending Sail Foot By Foot
Greek troops on the northeastern front begin a fourth withdrawal as German forces break through into Yugoslavia. The Struma and surrounding lines have been bombarded. Yugoslav forces withdraw under pressure, widening exposure of Greek positions and triggering delaying action described as heroic resistance.
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Anal News Service
ATENS
Yugoslavia
A. E. Angelopoulos
Athens
Geman
Yirwashiyia
Hieh
Tia
Siberia
Struma v Oderine
Ogparden
Tremors Registered Near Jamaica Reported Today
New York April 6 Two earth tremors were recorded off Jamaica near an active construction site. A tremor at 6 00 am EST and another at 6 38 am EST were detected by the Beenham University Seismograph network, indicating activity about 150 miles from New York.
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Jamaica
Parent Ney
New York
Beenham University
Weather Mischief and Moths Take a Day
An oddOCR fragment reads of shifting weather with sun deciding to linger and winter delaying. It mentions hay, rounds of tat stat Mad Thad, moths skipping lunch, holes appearing, trunks in a bunch, coal si yiben poms, elders dripping, and a man pressing his bones as a strange weather tale unfolds.
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Skolpje
Neshannock Avenue
Don
Wumington Road
Daily Weather Report
Dorothy McArdle
Albert Hawkins
Kiel Naval Base
Earl Reeves International News Service
Start Aerorespondent
Europe
Navy
Allis-Chalmers
Crescent Medusa
Belgrade
U. S
Arthur Bliss Lane
Taboye
Kingsbury Smith
Neshannock
Salonika
Arthur Mometer
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