Pittsburgh Senior High graduates 441 in largest ceremony
Dr Evald D Whitney, Pittsburgh schools superintendent, addressed 441 seniors at the Cathedral auditorium in the largest commencement ever for the district. He urged defense readiness and nation building through education, stressing thinking skills and democratic living. Vocational training and industrial skills were highlighted as vital, with Whitney noting Pittsburgh's vocational work under his direction. Robert Earl Carr presided over the program.
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America
Evald D. Whitney
Pittsburgh
Stork Delivers Twins as Local Hospital Notes Rise
In the last ten days Jameson Memorial Hospital reports twin births as Mildred Schicknd twins were discharged. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Herney welcome twin daughters of Delaware avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Fabian of Taylor Street also announce twin girls born midweek. Roughly 5,390 lawnmowers were in operation locally after days of heavy rain as residents mowed lawns. Westminster College May queen ceremonies appear likely to proceed despite a yearslong jinx.
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Stork
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Mildred Schicknd
Sona
Tal
Robert E. Herney
Delaware Avenue
Marion Fabian
Taylor Street
New Castle
Daily Weather Report for United States
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending 9 am note maximum 63 and minimum 52 with no precipitation. River stage at 0.1 feet. For the same date last year, maximum 37 and minimum 66 with no precipitation.
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United States
Honor Students Named From Last Night's Graduation
Principal Frank L. Orth lists the graduates Dorothy Bender Eleanor Berry Harry Bloomer Sophie Bukowski Jean Cameron Margaret Carlson Bernice Cwynar Fhylis Dean Dor othy Devlin Ace DiCarlo Eleanor Eckies Chirley Gil more Donald Hietsch Donia Hietsch Richard Hite Martina John John Kicos Vivian Kingaley Jean Land fried Elsie Ling Frank Lloyd Philip Louver Albert Marran woni Tony Mischmarra Lee McGaffie Marvy Jane Mc Ginty Nick Paputsaki Mildred Mac Parfitt Evelyn Reno Irwin Rosen Gerhard Schlum berger Frank Senko Joan Simpson George Stitzinger John Varzo Agnes Water Ethel Wall Kathryn Walcox Branley Yakowles Roy Mc Clendan
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Frank L. Orth
Dorothy Bender
Eleanor Berry
Harry Bloomer
Sophie Bukowski
Jean Cameron
Margaret Carlson
Bernice Cwynar
Fhylis Dean
Dorothy Devlin
Ace DiCarlo
Eleanor Eckies
Chirley Gilmore
Donald Hietsch
Donia Hietsch
Richard Hite
Martina John
John Kicos
Vivian Kingaley
Jean Landfried
Elsie Ling
Frank Lloyd
Philip Louver
Albert Marranwoni
Tony Mischmarra
Lee McGaffie
Marvy Jane McGinty
Nick Paputsaki
Mildred Mac Parfitt
Evelyn Reno
Irwin Rosen
Gerhard Schlumberger
Frank Senko
Joan Simpson
George Stitzinger
John Varzo
Agnes Water
Ethel Wall
Kathryn Walcox
Branley Yakowles
Roy McClendan
Willkie urges convoy aid to Britain in unity plea
Wendell Willkie urged urgent U S convoying of armament food and equipment to Britain. He told 22 500 Chicago crowd that England cannot survive without stopping or greatly reducing losses of shipments and that America must ensure safe delivery of its own production. He opposed New Deal methods and called for a central authority under the President to coordinate defense, urging full national effort across government industry labor and agriculture.
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International News Service
Chicago
Wendell Willkie
United States
Britain
England
America
Willkie
Mana
Roosevelt
Ethiopia Is All But Mopped Up
Cairo reports British imperial forces have driven Italian East Africa remnants toward Abyssinia and moved to defend the Suez Canal. South African troops trained in desert warfare join the push, with two thousand Italians captured and fourteen large guns seized.
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Cairo
Anaac
Egypt
Suez Canal
Ethiopia
Abyssinia
Jimma
New Battleship Launched Today
Camden N J June 7 Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox was slated to speak at the launching ceremonies of the 35 000 ton battleship U S S South Dakota The giant vessel was launched nine months ahead of schedule and will be sponsored by Mrs Harlan J Bushfield wife of South Dakota’s governor The South Dakota is of the same class as the North Carolina and Washington commissioned recently.
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International News Service
Camden
N. J
Frank Knox
U.S
South Dakota
Harlan J. Bushfield
North Carolina
Washington
Axis Prepares For Total War In Near East
Axis forces gear for near eastern conflict as hostilities loom in Syria. reports cite French and Vichy military officials predicting imminent fighting as Britain readies intervention and reinforcements flow toward the region. London authorities monitor the escalating tension with concern over a broader war in the Middle East.
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Axis
Near East
Charles A. Smith
Salt
London
Syria
Vichy
Britain
France
Need Young Men To Complete Job At N Y A Center
Lawrence County youths aged 18 to 25 can join the NYA Job Experience Center in Cunningham Park. No restrictions. 100 more youths needed. Applications at Pearson Street building with Mrs. Hewitt. Work with carpenters, finishers, painters, plumbers and electricians for valuable experience.
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Lawrence County
Mra
Olive Hewitt
National Youth Administration
Cunningham Park
Pearson Street
NYA
Mrs. Hewitt
U C T Convention to Be Here in 1942
A message from J W Anderson secretary of New Castle Council No 408 U C T says the 39th annual United Commercial Travelers of America convention will be held in New Castle in June 1942.
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J. W. Anderson
New Castle
Deaths a brief record for June 7
Rev Thomas Francie aged 79 listed among deaths with address 14 Crate alret. Mrs Mary Ann Johnson Cameron and Mrs Mont D Shilling also noted with Petersburg Florida entries. Names appear in a local death notices column with sparse details and ages.
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Thomas Francie
Crate Alret
Mary Ann Johnson Cameron
Bell Avenue
Mont D. Shilling
Petersburg
Fla
England's Victory Odds Seen Favorable By Winant
Washington June 7 John G Winant ambassador to Britain told congressional leaders England still can win the war with intensified aid from the United States and no immediate US intervention The leaders said the briefing was not as gloomy as expected and supported by Wallace with attendees Byrnes Connally and Connally is misformatted here?. continued on page two
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Robert A. McGill
Washington
John G. Winant
Amercan
Britain
England
United States
Winant
Wallace
London
Roosevelt
George
Ga. Byrnes
8. C
Connally
Texas
German Planes Attack Malta Bulletin
Berlin reports a fresh German air assault on Malta the strategic British Mediterranean stronghold. The announcement follows a prior heavy raid on Alexandria and an Italian strike on Gibraltar at the western Mediterranean entrance.
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International
Berlin
Malta
Mediterranean
High Command
Beac
Alexandria
Egypt
Gibraltar
Rumania Mobilizes Troops Reported From Istanbul
International Nova Service reports that Romania began general mobilization by individual notification. The Free French agency says the move is believed ordered by Germany to pressure Soviet Russia. Eli Stafford Cripps, British ambassador to Russia, left Moscow for London to report on Russia’s stance toward German Near East moves.
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International Nova Service
London
Francaise Independente
Istanbul
Rumania
Germany
Soviet
Russia
Eli Stafford Cripps
Moscow
Near East
Alumni Back At Westminster College Commencement
Westminster College in New Wilmington opens commencement with reunions and alumni gatherings. About 500 graduates are expected back for ceremonies including the Crowning of the May Queen at 5 30 pm, reunion dinners, senior sing, chimes concert, and a reunion dance in the gym. Reverend J Jackson of Washington Pa will deliver the annual sermon.
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New Wilmington
Westminster College
J.jackson
Washington
WPA Funds Reduced As Roosevelt Budget Cut
Washington June 7 The House appropriations subcommittee handling relief approved Roosevelt’s reduced WPA budget request of 886 million dollars for the coming fiscal year, a 34 percent cut from current spending.
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International News Service
Washington
House
Today
Roosevelt
Grandfather Fatally Runs Over Grandson In Garage
Conternational News Services reports in Philipburr, Pa., that William Potts, 47, Morrisdale, backed his auto from the garage and fatally crushed his two year old grandson Ronald Potta. The accident occurred today, June 7.
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Conternational
Philipbburg
William Potts
Morrisdale
Ronald Potta
Flag Day Parade Expected Big Crowds Saturday
One week remains until Flag Day observances in New Castle and Lawrence County. The parade on Saturday afternoon should draw thousands with groups pledging large turnouts including Boy Scouts 500, Girl Scouts 250, Girl Reserves 150, Croton Boys Town 350, and additional organizations such as the Moose Sons of Italy and American Legion.
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Lawrence Counly
Hne
Croton
the Mike
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Eagle
Moose
Sons of Italy
King Humbert, Christopher, Columbus Society
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign
Wi Bintrachting Geneficial Union
Poavin
Japan Hints Force May Be Used Against Dutch East Indies
Tokyo reports indicate trade talks with the Netherlands East Indies have collapsed. A meeting between Foreign Minister Matsuoka and military leaders is expected to reveal the next move, with warnings that force could be used against the Dutch Indies. The Dutch refused to deliver goods to Japan that could aid Germany, while Yoshizawa prepares to depart as Asahi notes that Dutch authorities resisted any real terms.
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Japan
Dutch East Indies
Tokyo
Netherlands East Indies
Vich Islands
Nichi Nichi
Yosuke Matsuoka
Army
Navy
Dutch Indies
United States
Britain
Germany
Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Bitavia
Agi Wan
Yoshizawa
Asahi
Two Nazi Ships Destroyed Off Dutch Coast
London reports heavy RAF forces after a 24 hour battle destroy two German 5,000 ton supply ships off the French coast. The vessels bound for the French coast were set afire and probably destroyed as fleets of British planes swept along the coast inshore fighting.
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Internkronal News Service
London
R.A. F
France
Pottery Plant Workers Hold Annual Shore Park Picnic
Shenango Pottery employees gathered at Shore Park in Youngstown for the annual plant picnic. With only essential maintenance staff remaining, buses shuttled from the plant starting at 6:30 AM and continued after 1:00 PM. An afternoon program of sports preceded dancing and an evening event.
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Shenango Pottery
Shore Park
Youngstown
German Bombers Use African Bases Reported by London
London reports squads of German long range bombers operating from Rio De Oro in northwest Africa against British merchant convoys in the South Atlantic. Germany claims a single bomber sank a 300 ton merchant vessel off West Africa, with possible bases at Dakar Casablanca or Rio De Oro. Britain seeks to curb French aid to Germany while the Royal Navy aims to bottle up Vichy forces aided by American neutrality patrol.
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London
Rio de Oro
Northwest Africa
Athlantic
Germany
West Africa
Dakar
Casablanca
Britain
Spain
Africa
Near East
Royal Navy
England
South Atlantic
Mediterranean
Farmers Of State Mostly Opposed To Fixing Wheat Quotas
Harrisburg reports show 3,703 Pennsylvania farmers voted against fixing wheat marketing quotas versus 2,648 in favor in the May 31 referendum. About 18,000 farmers were eligible. Nationwide quotas were assured by Midwest support. Local returns include Berks York Fulton Franklin Adams figures.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Agriculture Conservation Program
Middle West
Berks
York
Fulton
Frankity
Adams
Roosevelt threat signals army take over Inglewood plant
President Roosevelt moved to end strike disruption by warning the army may take control of the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood California if CIO workers do not return by Monday. He also summoned Harvey W. Brown to Washington for talks and stated he would not tolerate the 20 000 CIO timber workers strike in the northwest.
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Bulletin Conternational News Service
Los Angeles
Roosevelt
Richard T. Frankentigen
Cio-Law Aviation Division
Kirikers
Jack Vincent
International News Service
Washington
Iin
Army
North American Aviation Corp
Inglewood
Calif
CIO
Harvey W. Brown
Af L
San Francisco
White House
Northwest
Pacific Coast
British Convoy Under Attack By German Bombers
June 7 reports say German bombers and long range bombers attacked a large British shipping convoy moving through the Straits of Dover. RAF planes and Nazi bombers clashed overnight. German artillery at Boulogne fired salvos as residents along the southeast coast woke to explosions.
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International News
Bey
London
Berhas
Straits of Dover
R.A. F
Boulogne
Weathered verse on June heat and hopeful rain
An informal, quirky note laments June heat and drought while hoping for rain. The speaker mentions summer, moisture from the weatherman, and the need for rain to help plants, rivers, and wildlife as dry spells ease. The piece ends with a wish for continued rainfall.
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