Pennsylvania Delegates Stand With James On Fifth Ballot
Pennsylvania's 72 delegates clung to Gov. Arthur H. James through five ballots, blocking Taft's bid for the Republican nomination. On the sixth vote Pittsburgh senator David A. Reed shifted the entire slate to Willkie, who already led. Governor James then pledged full support and urged unity as Willkie's nomination moved closer. Analysts say a Taft switch might have swayed other holdouts. AUY EN NEW CASTLE-
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Philadelpina
Pennsylvania
Arthur H. James
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Wendell Willkie
James
Joseph N. Pew, Jr
David A. Reed
Pittsburgh
Willkie
Reed
Michigan
Wisconsin
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New Castle
Willkie’s Nomination Triumph in Philadelphia Room
Wendell Willkie wins the Republican nomination after a tense balloting day in Philadelphia. Reporters describe his open, responsive conduct as he moved through rooms with ordinary volunteers, while he reassured supporters, predicted breaks, and expressed gratitude and humility upon the final nomination.
Soviet Russia moves troops to Romania crisis deepens
Across the Balkans the Russo Romanian standoff sparks feverish diplomacy as Bulgaria and Hungary press for Dobrudja and Transylvania while Turkey strengthens Dardanelles defenses and Yugoslavia adopts a hands off stance amid Italian and German hopes for peaceful settlement.
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Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
Dobrudja
Transylvania
Turkey
Dardanelles
Turkish Straits
Black Sea
Albert
Yugoslavia
Bucharest
Belgrade
Rome
Budapest
Sofia
Rumania
Italy
Germany
Balkans
Deaths of the Day in Lowellville and New Castle Area
Obituaries list Thomas J. Meehan of Lowellville died after a four year illness at 63 with survivors including wife Frances and four children. Funeral at Holy Rosary church, Lowellville. Also noted are obituaries for Mary E. Thoman, Paul Christopher, Jacob Pregenter, James H. Savage, Vernon C. Bailey, Charlie Wesley Cox, and Joseph Isabella with funeral times, locations, and burial plans. many services to be held at local churches and mortuaries, with interments at Holy Rosary, St Vitus, Graceland, Oak Park, Fair Oaks, and other cemeteries. A military convoy and arrivals from Phoenix are mentioned in relation to Paul Christopher’s service.
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Thomas J. Meehan
West Wood Street
Lowellville
Mr. Meehan
Pittsburgh
New Castile
Meehan
Elks and Engineers Clubs
Youngstown
Christopher
Paul
Ft. McDowell
Calif
St. Vitus Church
St. Vitus
New Castle
Edward Terreric
John Christopher
East Home Street
Pregenster
Jacob
Pregenzer
Lyman Pregenter
Superior Street
A. M. Stump
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Harry Sturdevant
Clive Mallory
Leroy McCurdy
George Grey
Joseph Schuller
Joseph Eve
Graceland Cemetery
John
Ellen Sullivan
Elizabeth Bregina
Katherine Havey
Grace Holbert
Connecticut
Oregon Senator Likely Nominee as Vice President
A Maine press report details Oregon Senator McNary as a favored vice presidential candidate for Willkie. McNary refused VP interest, praising power leader Willkie, while being courted by party figures including Landon, Stassen, and Taft supporters. Names like Baldwin Carr Bricker and Van denberg appear in discussions.
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Oregon
W. &. Moscrip
Minnesota
Alf Landon
Kansas
McNary
Washington
Senate
Willkie
Roosevelt
Republican House
Joe Martin
Harold Stassen
Charles Halleck
Tadiana
Bruce Barton
New York
Gov. Baldwin
Connecticut
Gov
Carr
Colorado
Bricker
Ohio
Sen. Vandenberg
Michigan
Sen
Robert Taft
Wiikle
Stassen
Huy
Willkie Plans Real Campaign and Homecoming
William Willkie outlines a real campaign including interpretations of the GNP platform focusing on Americanism peace and preparedness. He plans no announcements for a week and contemplates a homecoming at his birthplace Wiwood Indiana to accept the nomination while resigning Monday as chairman of Commonwealth and Southern Corporation to devote full energy to the race.
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S. Wend
Wiwood
Indiana
Burke
The
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Balkans May Cause Split of Soviet Nazi Axis
The article notes Moscow’s Balkan moves amid a possible Germany Italy partition deal and hints at Stalin’s leverage to protect Russian interests if southeastern states are carved up. It questions whether the three totalitarian powers can avoid infighting as Britain’s war energy grows. Tribute to Judd C Turner, former Pennsylvania Game Commission official, in Game News.
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Germany
Moscow
Bessarabia
Baltic States
Stalin
Balkans
Rome
Berlin
Washington
Russia
Italy
Great Britain
New Castle
Judd C. Turner
Pennsylvania Game News
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Pennsylvania Game Commission
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International News
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Republican Party
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Mimeograph Headquarters
Castle Stationery Co
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NTO
Mary E. Thoman
Bender
Madison Avenue
U. 8 Army
Rosena
Leone Broadhead
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Alma ,Broadhead
Monroe Streat
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General
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Silverman
Longines Aviation
Louth
Smith
Weingartner
City Hall
J.b.nielsen Jeweler
Public Square
Jashed
Superior Sand and Supply CO
East Brook
Business College
New Castle Business College
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Junedalf Cash Market
Washington Street
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