Legislature Heads Toward July Session First Since 1897
Harrisburg reporters note the General Assembly aims to adjourn by July 4 in its first July session since 1897. Key issues include reapportionment taxes and a relief appropriation with anti communist bills under consideration. Senate action on a July relief grant of 7 million dollars is anticipated this week with House approval needed.
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General Assembly
House
Senate
Arthur H James
James
Leo A Achterman
J. Lamont Houghes
U.S. Likely to Join Britain in Aid to Russia
Roosevelt administration weighs extending lease lend aid to the Soviet Union to aid in defeating Nazism. Britain’s Churchill seeks U.S. shipment of machine tools and cotton for Soviet defense, amid tensions over recognizing Russia’s borders and the war’s eastern front.
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Churchill
Moscow
Roosevelt
Russia
Poland
Rumania
Finland
Britain
Dedicate First Aid Unit Tonight With Band Concert
A band concert by the American Legion Cadet Band will start at 7 PM as Charles E. Allen presides. Little Alice Harper cuts the ambulance ribbon, followed by William Bowen presenting the ambulance to Director D. O Davies, then to Judge Charles Matthews Jr. The ceremony marks countywide dedication of the new highway emergency first aid stations and signs to each fire station, with visits to Sixth Ward at 8:40, Seventh Ward 9:00, No. 5 station Eighth Ward 9:25, Fourth Ward 10:10, Third Ward 10:30, and Second Ward.
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American Legion
Charles E. Allen
Little Alice Harper
William Bowen
D. O Davies
Harry Culliford
Central Station
Rescue Efforts Abandoned for U S Sub 0 9 Tragedy
Frank Knox led a memorial scene as rescue work ended and salvage vessels departed after the 0 9 disappeared in the sea. Bouquets were thrown overboard in tribute to 31 enlisted men and two officers. Debris and oil surfaced, with theories of an engine explosion or air line rupture. The naval inquiry was expected to find no definite cause. Knox, tearful at the service, paid tribute as a 21 gun salute marked the loss.
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Frank Knox
Triton
Navy
Falcon
Naval
Knox
Deaths of the Day: Williams Brewster Headland and More
Obituary notices report Frank Edward Williams of 1308 Delaware avenue Oswego visiting relatives when he died at 60 after illness. Elizabeth Brewster former Mt. Jackson teacher dies in San Jose California. Three day old Ernest Headland dies in New Castle R D 1 with services in Oak Park cemetery. Funeral notices include Tillie Anderson Wilson and other local residents with details of dates locations and burial plans.
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Frank Edward Williams
Delaware Avenue
Oswego
N. Y
Nana Russell
Mr. Williams
Blaenavon
South Wales
William P
Mary A. Williams
New Castle
Postal Service
Williams
Shenango
First Baptist Church
Lodge of the Craft
A. M
William J. Jenkins
New Kensington
Florence Cope
Columbus
Ritchie Funeral Home
South Mill Street
Elizabeth Brewster
Wylie Brewster
Mt. Jackson
San Jose
Calif
Miss Brewster
Court Street
Ernest Frederick Headland
C. C. Headland
New Castile
R. D
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Oak Park Cemetery
G. Edward Shaffer
Greenwood Methodist Church
Bruce
City Employes Vote to Strike Over Wages and Liquor Fees
City employes led by Bassey press for higher wages citing cost of living. Council cites existing appropriations and tax receipts, noting deficits and state delay on repairs at the sewage plant. A committee was asked to meet with Finance Director Fink to review the budget and funds. no immediate action planned. Police and firemen attended without a spokesman.
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Bassey
State Health Department
Charles B. Mayne
D. O. Davies
Basley
Davies
W. H. Dunlap
Fink
Mayne
Churchill Warns of German Invasion as Russia War Expands
In a stark briefing, Winston Churchill predicts a joint British Soviet battle to shift the war in Britain’s favor. He states Hitler’s invasion of Russia is a prelude to an assault on Britain, warning that defeating Britain would allow Nazi control over the western hemisphere. He cites four climacteric events including France’s fall and RAF’s victory over the Luftwaffe.
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Hitler
Russia
Churchill
Josef Stalin
Britain
Great Britain
United States
Western Hemisphere
Chureliit
France
Channel
Etiquette Tips Emphasize Others Good Points
Advice on social grace urges seeing the best in people. Do not flatter to gain favors but highlight admirable traits when engaging with others and when speaking of them.
Bereaved Family Thanks Readers in In The News Note
In gratitude for the love and kindness shown during their bereavement, Harry P. Eastman Sol Davies and family extend sincere thanks to friends and readers. The message appears in a community note accompanying a subscription offer for In The News by mail.
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Harry P. Eastman
Sol Davies
William L. Burton Dies Suddenly in Harrisburg Area
William L. Burton, 42, a New Castle resident and former Pittsburgh and Lake Erie fireman, was found dead in bed at the White Hill industrial school near Harrisburg on Sunday morning. A World War II veteran of the 26th Division, he belonged to the Perry S. Gatton Post No 343, American Legion. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
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Daniel Flood
New Castle
KR. D
Veteran’s Hospital
Chillacothe
Dayton
Hines
Chillicothe
Mr. Floyd
Thomas
Minnie Young Fioyd
Neshannocke U. P Church
Jean B. Glenn
Mary Ethel
Lois Arlene
Lavina Floyd
Washington, DC
James
Zenesta Orgel
Lenn Mass
Thomas Flood
Harlansburg Roar
Joseph B. Leyrle
Morris M. Henlein
Erie
Heinlein
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
William L. Burton
White Hill
Harrisburg
Burton
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
State
Tuscumbia
Perry S. Gagton
American Legion
British Fliers Hammer Nazism Across Calais Boulogne Coast
British air ministry says a small number of enemy aircraft crossed in the night with bombs falling mainly in east and southeast England, causing little damage. Separately, 30 German planes were claimed shot down as RAF bombers hit the Calais Boulogne area with daylight and night sorties.
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British
Air Ministry
England
Calais-Boulogne
City notes on Maple tree, Gaston Park, and street signals
A PA News observer reports a maple tree in the 600 block of East Washington where birds chased a squirrel. Picnic shelters and outdoor fireplaces at Gaston Park are popular as favorable weather continues. Tennis courts see steady use and stop signs across the city were repainted in yellow and black.
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East Washington Street
Gaston Park
Sweden Aims to Stay Neutral Amid Russo German War
Swedish officials reiterate neutrality as a global conflict intensifies. Swedish writer Colonel Bratt cites Germany and its allies with 175 divisions against Russia, while Hitler proclaims Russian forces at the German border. Finland faces Russian bombing near defense works and ships, prompting protests to Moscow and a neutral stance.
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Bratt
Germany
Russia
Poland
Hitler
Helsinki
Alsaker
Stockholm
Finland
Moscow
Words Of Wisdom: Praise Dead Saints And Persecute Living
Quotation attributed to N Howe cautions that society tends to honor those who are gone while targeting those still alive, highlighting a timeless tension between reverence and intolerance. The line frames social judgment and memory.
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N, Howe
Jack Scott Dies in Erie News
Jack Scott of Erie and formerly Mahoningtown died at his home today. The body will be taken to Wallace Funeral Home this afternoon, and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Jack Scott
Erie
Mahoningtown
Wallace
Woman Who Shot Infant Dies of Wounds
Stella Kuzmicki who killed her infant daughter Joann Marie on June 8 to end domestic troubles died from self inflicted wounds in St. Vincent's hospital. Authorities reported.
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Erie
Stella Kuzmicki
Joann Marie
St. Vincent's Hospital
Woman Killed in Two-Car Crash Near Shade's Corners
In Greenville Pennsylvania, June 23, 68 year old Nora Hover of Clarksville was killed and seven others injured in a two car collision at Shade's Corners near Orangeville. Passengers included Miss Anna Hipple Silva Lucas and Frank Carey of Aliquippa. Lucas and Bobhy Reichard were later discharged from hospital.
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International News Service
Greenville
Nora Hover
Clarksville
Shade’s Corners
Orangeville
Hover
LeRoy Reichard
Reichard
LeRoy Jr
Dorothy
John Niel
Aliquippa Pa
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W. H. Anderson
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U. P
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James Reed
Savannah Cemetery
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Dixmont
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