Heavy fighting near Egypt border and Tobruk
Reports from Cairo say Axis forces push toward Tobruk and Sollum as British defenders contest advances along the Libyan front. On April 14 fighting raged around Sollum inside Egypt and near Tobruk as Italian and German troops pressure the port.
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Catre
Arentul Sal- Tam
Setihatern
Goernven
Aviva
Libya
Asis
Tobruk
Bardia
Agrass
Sollum
Egypt
Cairo
Easter Weather Shifts as Warmth Returns in PA News Chronicle
In a rare Easter spell, temperatures rose from the 20s to near 30s over two days, easing past unseasonal cold. Golf courses reopened for early play amid mild winds, while drivers faced light traffic disruption. The week also carried somber memory of Lincoln's assassination, with schools and towns resuming routine activities after the holiday.
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 that day report a maximum temperature of 85 and a minimum of 51 with no precipitation. River stage recorded at 46. A brief 4 hour period ending at 9 on Sunday morning shows no precipitation.
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United States
Russia and Japan Sign Non-Aggression Pact in Kremlin
The five year Russo Japanese non aggression treaty signed in Moscow by Molotov and Japan's Matsuoka and Tatekawe promises neutrality if either side enters war, mutual territorial guarantees, and allows Japan free hand for southward expansion while the USSR focuses westward. Observers see potential end to China's resistance and reduced Soviet aid to Chungking.
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Moscow
Kremlin
Joref Statin
Japan
Balkans
Dardanelles
Sigmatovies
Russia
Molotov
Yosuke Matsuoka
Ussr
Manchukuo
Outer Mongolia
Axis to sink US convoys as Balkan battle rages
Virginia Gayda, Mussolini spokesman, states the Axis would strike United States convoys entering belligerent zones. She says the Axis is ready and will treat US convoys like British ones. Roosevelt risks Red Sea convoys being sunk. Balkans fighting will continue with British and Greek forces resisting alongside General Wilson.
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Rome
Virginia Gayda
Mussolini
Axis
United States
Gayda
Roosevelt
Red Sea
Balkans
Wilson
Henry Maryland Wilson
Cairo
Greece
Winston Chuychil
Anthony Eden
Denmark minister calls recall order invalid
Denmark's minister Henrik De Koulimann said the government action recalling him for granting the United States the right to defend Greenland was invalid and taken under duress. He delivered a note to Secretary Hull detailing the telegram ordering his return to Copenhagen.
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Washington
Henrik de Koulimann
Denmark
Minishington
United States
Greenland
Stave Hull
Copenhagen
Hull
Kauffmann
Clean-Up! New Castle Hosts State Music Forensics Visitors
New Castle welcomes thousands of high school visitors for the state music and forensic finals this week. Citizens urged to clean properties and sidewalks, keep streets presentable, and join the city in hospitality. Residents should avoid littering to improve the city’s appearance.
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New Castle
Dust Complaints Rise as Streets Stay Dusty
Dust complaints mounted as no heavy rains arrived to wash downtown dust. William H. Dunlap, director of streets, said streets would be closed again tonight and holes from the gas company would be filled with cement soon. Jake Genekinger cited dust on South Mercer street and called for action.
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Becore
William H. Dunlap
Jake Genekinger
Mercer Street
Dunlop
All American Aviation seeks new air mail routes
International News Service reports All American Aviation Inc applied to the civil aeronautics board to extend its air mail routes. The plan adds two new lines and expands to Buffalo from Pittsburgh Jamestown, extending 1718 miles and linking cities including Pittsburgh Columbus Believer Falls Ellwood City New Castle and more across Pennsylvania Ohio and nearby states.
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New Castle
Pirsoburgh
Columbus
Beliver
Berlin reports Belgrade held by Nazi forces
German armored columns tighted grip on Belgrade after breaking through fortifications in a rapid drive from Nis. The high command said a major air raid hit Sarajevo leaving the city in ruins. Across the eastern Mediterranean German units with Italian forces moved toward Egypt after capturing Bardia, with Tobruk now encircled.
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Pierre 3
Haas International
Matt
Berlin
Belgrade
Nis
High Command
Sarajevo
Roins
Mediterranean
Egypt
Bardia
Tobruk
Sunday Hottest In Seventy Years
Sunday was the hottest day in 67 years at the local station with 68 degrees, five degrees above Pittsburgh records. The heat topped April 1 highs since 1874, while the coldest day in Pittsburgh in 47 years was recorded a year ago. Vegetation advanced ahead of schedule as early flowers neared bloom or began budding.
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Thesburgh
Pittsburgh
U.S
B. F. Johnson
Inwest
Three Die In Sing Sing Jailbreak Shootout
Three convicts escaped Sing Sing prison in a daring break early today. John Waters was shot dead outside the walls while guards and Ossining police pursued the others. Two fugitives, Joseph Hiordan and Carl McGale, were captured within six hours near Haverstraw. John Hartoe and James Pagin were killed in the gun battle and shooting. The escape followed an assault with a blade and gun as they seized control of the yard during the breakout. The incident prompted a large manhunt along the Hudson river and surrounding woods.
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International News Service
Cshining
N. J
Sing Sing
Haverstraw
Joseph Hiordan
Carl MccGale
Jiobn "Patches"Waters
Ussining
Sing Sig
King
John ‘Patches Waters
Hudson River
John Hartoe
James Pagin
Ossining
Selected Men Leave For Camp in Lawrence County
Lawrence county's second April contingent of selected service men departed for final examination before induction. City Board One and Two men traveled via RB at 7 26, County Board One from Ellwood City at 8 50 by P and U, and County Board Two at 8 50 by Pennsylvania R A.
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Lawrence County
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania RB
County Board
Ellwood City
Pennsylvania R. A
Fishermen urged by warden to be careful of fires
With the trout fishing season opening Tuesday local game warden Frank Jewle Coen asks sportsmen to be careful of fires during extreme dry weather as fires are started easily. He urged caution today and warned of potential fire hazards for fishermen and nearby lands.
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Frank “Jewle” Coen
Coen
Death Record listing numerous individuals by age and residence
A noisy 1641 style death record fragment lists many individuals with ages and locations such as Alonzo Batchelor M4 Monaco John Jordan 13 New Cantle William P Guy 68 Chewign and others like Matt Staniah 85 Resaomer William Henry Brooks Eden burg and Lewis Stewart 56 KR O 1 Pros ok with various streets including East Meyer avenue Reynolds street and Pubes road. The garbled OCR yields uneven names numbers and places.
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William P. Guy
Chewign
Alessandro Pollio
South Firstetree
Matt Staniah
Resaomer
William Henry Brooks
Edenburg
Harry Schmid
East Meyer Avenue
Clement Alainky
Reynolds Street
Mer
Eleanor Rena
Elwood Chey
Rome Claims King Peter II Fled To London Route
New York April 14 NBC reports a Rome radio broadcast says seven year old King Peter II of Yuga fled his country with a British pianist bound for London via Athens. The tale, carried by NBC, positions the youth in exile and the traveling party as they aim for safety abroad.
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Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
New York
South America
Laueedo
San Sevyttee
King Peter II
Yuga
London
Athens
Rome
NBC Today
U S to Uphold Action of Danish Minister
The United States will recognize Henrik de Kauffmann as Denmark's rightful representative of King Christian and the people of Denmark in Greenland matters despite the Danish government's recall. Secretary Hull will assure the envoy of continued U S endorsement even if it strains relations with the German-controlled Danish regime.
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Washington
United States
Henrik de Kauffmann Iy
Greenland
Copenhagen
VmRy
Cordell Hull
Christian
Denmarrk
Flag Raising at New Castle Terminal by B and C Employes
The Car Department of the B and C railroad presented four flag poles and an American flag to the New Castle Terminal. The flag raising occurred Saturday afternoon with ceremonies. Register and Recorder Orville Pottery, a World War veteran, spoke. Herbert Silverman of Troop A7, Boy Scouts, acted as bugler.
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Register and Recorder
Orville Pottery
Herbert Silverman
Yugoslav Troops Seize Durazzo and Front News
London reports Yugoslav troops captured the northern Albanian port of Durazzo from Italian defenders. British sources say German storm troops attacked in northern Greece but were repulsed with heavy losses. Yugoslav morale remains high as forces push north of Nis while German troops recaptured Kragujevac.
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International News Service
London
Durazzo
Greece
Kane
Ural
Nis
Kracujevac
Wage Increase By Bethlehem Steel Workers Effective April First
Bethlehem Steel announces a wage increase for all milk workers with effect starting April 1. The plan aims to adjust pay without altering job classifications and reflects industry-wide wage adjustments reported in Johnstown.
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Johnstown
API
Bethlelin Steel Company
City Celebrates Easter Amid Mid-Summer Heat
The city enjoyed an Easter Day of bright sun and 85 degree heat. Churches were crowded, traffic surged in the afternoon, and downtown merchants reported strong business. Florists sold out their stock as shoppers flocked to stores resembling Christmas Eve activity.
Anglo Greek Defense Halts Nazi Attacks
Athens dispatches report British and Greek forces halting German pushes in Florina and along the main defense line from Achean to the Ionian Sea. Reinforcements pour in as patrolling clashes yield heavy German losses. optimism grows that Greek and British cooperation can hold off the Axis advance.
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Florina
Athentes Woering
Achean
Ionan Sea
Mount Olympus
Whien
Weather and Mer Fun Time in Oakridge Easter Parade
The children dressed in galactues and new shoes joined the Bagster fin event as a cheerful Easter mood spread. Neighbors walked the town with a bright sky and clear breeze while families enjoyed the holiday feeling despite minor messes and craktp-tiea weather reports.
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Vaughn Paul
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