Major Clash Near East Signals Regional Struggle
Rapid-fire developments push Near East tensions toward a major clash as Britain and allies gear for potential offensive in Syria. Reports place troops from Britain, Australia, and several nations facing German divisions and Vichy French forces along the Syria frontier. Shell Oil plants at Beirut struck again as unrest deepens with possible oil and canal stakes in the eastern Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calro
Jane Daa
Sughetherman
Newr East
North
Africa
Greece
Nni
Vichy
Syria
London
Traq
Iran
Inez
Mediterranean
Shell Oil Co
Beirut
Mosul
Iraq
Rainy weather and flood concerns noted in PA region
The report describes heavy rains aiding gardens and farms in parts of Pennsylvania but with some city areas spared. In Pittsburgh, a near flood stage was reported on the river. While many faced fever and hardship, rainfall amounts varied, with implications for wells and springs as a spring drought begins to bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Laura
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for a 24 hour period ending at 9 am show a maximum temperature of 06 and a minimum of 54 with precipitation at 0 inches. River stage is 49 feet. For the same date in the previous year Listy mountain temperatures and minimums are 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
British To Continue Syria Bomb Attacks
Britain's stance remains that bombing Syria will continue to hit German targets, citing German control of oil and airfields there. Officials deny reports of German units landing in Syria while describing recent Iraqi riots as mainly anti Jewish outbreaks and claiming Baghdad and Kirkuk are returning to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metermatanal News
London
Syria
Beirut
Britain
Iraq
Baghdad
Kirkuk
Diplomas To Be Presented To 441 On Friday Night
One of Senior high school's largest graduating classes, 441 seniors, will receive diplomas at a formal commencement in the Cathedral auditorium Friday night. Dr Gerald J D Whitney, associate superintendent of Pittsburgh schools, will be the speaker. C G Green and C Leroy Shira will also participates. The program includes six distinguished commencement prizes and a Verdi march performed by the senior high band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral Auditorium
de. Whitney
Gerald JD. Whitney
Pittsburgh
C. G. Green
C. Leroy Shira
Board of Education
Aida
Cornet Solo
The
Shorea of
Coast Guardsmen Transferred to Navy for Troop Transports
Secretary Morgenthau announced that over 3,000 coast guardsmen have been moved to the navy to crew new Atlantic coast troop transports. About 700 will serve aboard the U S America under navy control. He said some men came from coast guard cutters sent to England and others were drawn from coast guard stations in the Great Lakes and Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Morgeniay
Navy
Atlantic
U. S. America
Morgenthau
Unar
St Guard
England
Coast Guard
Creat Lakes
Midwest
Hundreds Of Greeks Sentenced To Death In Rioting
Cairo dispatch states British authors report hundreds of Greeks at Athens were court-martialed and sentenced to death after clashes with German soldiers triggered by a freight raid. The fighting involved Greek groups, Germans, and authorities. reports say many people, including women and children, were wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Athens
Germray
Strikes Thwart Defense Plans U.S. Is Warned
Washington officials urge end to lumber and auto strikes that hurt defense. North American Aviation and CIO Woodworkers meet while mediation repeats. Congress denounces leaders as illegal and harmful to national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Jack Vincent
International News Service
Washington
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Northamerican Aviation Corp
Inglewood
Calif
Automobile Wackers Union
COQ
National Mediation Board
International Woodworkers Union
CIO
Northwest
Congress
Rep. Voorhiy
di Calif
M. Oran
Lamvertson
Ri Kan
Leland Ford
Ri Calif
CTO
Rich
American Pilots to Ferry Planes to Britain
Secretary of War Stimson announced a new ferry command under the army air corps to fly British warplanes from factories to Atlantic coast hop off points for overseas destinations. Two junior air corps pilot schools will be set up at sites to be chosen to supply personnel for the ferry command. Training covers two and four engine warplanes to speed up pilot development and aid air patrol staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinternational News Service
Washington
Secretary of War
Stimson
Army Alr Corps
Air Corps
Bill Seeks 50 000 Air Force Planes In Huge Defense Bill
The House appropriations committee reported a bill exceeding 810 billion dollars for the army including funds to build and maintain an air force of 50,000 fighting planes. Undersecretary Patterson warned Germany’s aviation capacity could rise dramatically. Knudsen said no country has built so many planes per month. The package would finance combat aircraft and advanced equipment for a two million man army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Griffing
Bancroft International News Service
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Robert P. Patterson
Germany
OPM
William S. Knudsen
God's Earth
United States
Costa Rica Protests Axis Over Axis Hull Confiscation
The German and Italian governments protested jointly to Costa Rica against the confiscation of the Line Axis steamers Eisenach and Fella hulls. The ships were scuttled weeks earlier in Puntarenas harbor, triggering the diplomatic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F International News
San .Jose
Costa Rica
Eisenach
Puntarenas Harbor
Selective Service Act Study Pushes Age Change Proposals
Senate military affairs committee starts a secret review of the selective service act with the army seeking age revisions. Proposals target narrowing deferment ages from 18 21 and extending to 25 28, with talks of a permanent act and broader revisions. Senators Reynolds Johnson push for shifts in age limits while others back investigating the act’s operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Sugil
Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Army
Sen. Reynolds
W. C
Sen. Johnson
Colo
Aviation Plant At Inglewood Hit By Strike
North American Aviation in Inglewood halted all production of 200 million dollars in military planes as CIO aircraft workers struck for higher wages and a closed shop. About 3,500 night workers walked out, picket lines formed, and maintenance crews remained inside. Over 12,000 workers affected as leadership said negotiations in Washington stalled and the strike proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Los Angeles
U.S
Great Britain
North American Aviation Company
Inglewood
CIO
North American Aviation
National Defense Mediation Board
Washington
J. H. Kindelberger
Defense Mediation Board
CFO
United Auto Workers' Union
Aircraft Division
APL Aircraft Machinists
Sialing
Kindelberger
Mediation Board
Voluntary Gasless Sundays Likely in the East
Secretary Ickes said voluntary gasless Sundays may be requested in the east within a month or so as part of restrictions on oil products. He indicated it is very probable in the east and noted his role as coordinator of the nation’s petroleum resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Washington
East
Ickes
CAN BUILD SEWER CONNEN CONVENED TO GRANT SEWER WORK
Connen convened today at the municipal building and granted Andrews Sons company permission to constrict a sanitary sewer front 1410 Gretisle street. The line extends 2390 feet to connect with the Euclid avenue sewer. The city will conduct inspections per custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Sons Company
Euclid Avenue
Draft-Property Bill Prompts Wide Protests in Congress
Sen George and Sen Reynolds clash over a draft-property bill amid protests against granting power to requisition assets including banks. Open hearings are demanded as the military affairs committee weighs secret sessions. Amendments are urged to limit permanent takeovers while allowing base strike authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
International News Service
Washington
Jime
Congress
Sen
George
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Reynolds
D. N.C
Military Affairs Committee
Brough
Axis Air Attacks Hit Alexandria and Syria
German air strikes hit Alexandria and Amman as the Axis escalates the Middle East battle. Civilians in Alexandria’s port area killed amid reprisals after RAF bombings of Beirut. Britain vows continued air operations while reports cite submarine activity and attacks along Tobruk and Zeebrugge as war escalates across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Nave
Germany
Middle East
Quella
Landen
Wimbest
Amman
Ansjordatia
Shell Ca
Beirut
Syria
Birmingham
Chatham
England
Sorward
France
Temple
S Zeebruege
Belgium
Boulane
Blastec
Artier
Aeround
Tobruk
Lan Cairo
Imfirarr
Mears
Germ
Cca
Mayor Plans Campaign to Stop Speeding
Mayor Charles B Mayne announced a city effort to curb speeding at a council meeting. The plan includes police pursuing speeders with a new fast car and city officials advertising for bids to equip the effort, citing multiple complaints and past arrests as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Mayne
Mayne
Cit
Stimson Reveals Plan To Secure German Patents
Washington reports Secretary of War Stimson urged immediate passage of a measure giving Roosevelt authority to seize certain patents held by the German government for national defense. He warned German patents could be used to hinder U.S. wartime efforts and called the registration law a necessary step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Quemy National News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
War Stimson
President Roosevelts demand for quick Seaway bill
In a special message to Congress President Roosevelt urged immediate action on legislation to authorize construction of the St Lawrence Seaway and power project at a cost of 3000000000 dollars as an essential part of joint defense of the American continent. Meanwhile British guns down three Nazi planes as tensions rise in the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letiman
Roosevel
Congress
St. Lawrence Seaway
German Raiders Shot Down Over Britain in Air War
International News Service reports German raiders shot down last night and today as Nazi bombers hit widespread areas of Britain. Air Ministry says enemy activity was considerable with bombs dropped in the midlands and southeast, but casualties and damage appear limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News
London
Britain
Air Ministry
Midlands
Itasvalios
Dore
Berlin Reports Powerful Raid Made In Egypt
Immense fires marked a powerful German air raid on Alexandria last evening. The Naz supreme command announced the attack and said bombs of heavy calibre caused conflag rations in the Egyptian port including a depot where stores and ships were struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Egypt
C International
Jame 5
Alexandria
Fhe’ Naz Supreme Command
Egypian
Hat Wivil
More Portuguese Troops To Azores Reinforce Garrison
An additional contingent of fully equipped Portuguese troops was en route to the Azores to reinforce the protective garrison, bolstering defense on the Avora Island group amid ongoing cautionary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azores
Hoarveen Aninnal
Lisbon
Pormical, Inc
Avora Islanids
Death notices for Powell Rhodes Walden and two others
Death notices list Hiery J. Powell 56 of Yanagsdawn Cyt Rhodes 46 of Cheatmont West Virginia and Mrs Janes Walden 74 of New Cas e BR D 1. The fragmentary items name three individuals with ages and hometowns in a local death record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiery J. Powell
Yanagsdawn
Cyt
Rhodes
Cheatmont
Janes Walden
New Case
BR. D
Fragmented OCR Notes About Tomorrow’s Speech
A noisy OCR fragment mentions questions about a speech tomorrow and listeners awaiting answers. It references speakers on KROQ tonight and graduate remarks. The text also hints at weather and diplomas but contains many garbled words and unclear details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Near East
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
G. D. Whitney
Pittsburgh &Schools
Coast Guardsmen
Middle East East
Anoti
Mencm oRooto
AMN
Kaval Saree
Wee
Malta
Remsia
Crete
Cyprus
Palestine
Turkey
Suez Canal
U.S. Air Force
AXIS
Dewtt
Sen. Vandenbere
West
Transjordania
Arthur Mometer
Wren
Wwe
KROQ
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!