Roosevelt to demand end of defense strikes in coal row
President Roosevelt plans a sweeping fiat to halt defense strikes as Congress grows anxious over looming coal and railroad walkouts. He will preside at a White House conference with John L. Lewis and steel leaders to lay down an ultimatum and may use troops if needed. The White House says no anti-strike bill will be pushed before the meeting.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
John L
Lewis
Steel
Lewis’ Mine Workers Union
Hassett
War Zone Ban Repeal Vote Is Probable Today
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull intervened in the fight over neutrality act revision as the House moved toward a crucial vote. Roosevelt spoke to a Democratic rebel in New England, while Hull used a phone to persuade a southern member to back the Senate amendment allowing merchant ships in combat zones.
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International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Hull
House
New England
Senate
East Street gas main work halts traffic
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company excavates East Street to lay a new gas main replacing the old line. The city police traffic bureau closes the street to traffic as the work continues. A farmer’s wife in Plaingrove township uses an electric washing machine to shell lima beans, causing the pods to burst and beans to drop free. A light ice coating is noted on ponds in the county with temperatures below freezing for several nights. Ear muffs are popular with youngsters this fall amid mild weather.
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Manufacturers Light & Heat Company
East Street
America
Carl Gardner
Plaingrove Township
Daily Weather Report for 9 a.m. Today
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending at 9 a.m. show a high of 38 and a low of 25 with trace precipitation. River stage stands at 4.6 feet. Two years ago the date recorded a high of 68 and a low of 36 with 0.02 inches of precipitation.
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United States
Burma Road Is To Be Kept Open
Washington reports the Burma Road will be maintained as a vital supply link to China for national defense. The United States and Britain are aiding China to defend the road and a three power understanding with China is being prepared, though details remain secret.
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Burma
Washington
United States
China
Great Britain
Burma Road
Japanese Press Renews Attacks on United States
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan’s press renewing its barrage against the United States. Chugai Shogyo Shimpo says Washington talks may fail if actions in the far east persist. Papers condemn Knox for his Armistice Day speech and urge a decisive policy settlement with the United States.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Nippon
Chugai Shogyo Shimpo
Actios
Far East
Washington
Frank Knox
No Troop Deployment for Africa, Marshall States
Gen George C. Marshall, chief of staff, says there is no foundation for claims that the United States is preparing troops for a possible expedition to Africa or other areas outside the hemisphere. The War Department confirms a recruiting push among selectees and national guardsmen to enter the regular army for three years and consider overseas service.
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International News Service
Washington
George C. Marshall
Africa
War Department
Lewis resigns as state draft head in Pennsylvania
Gov Arthur H. James announced the resignation of Dr William Mather Lewis as director of selective service for Pennsylvania. Appointed September 25 1940, Lewis resigns due to burden of duty while serving as president of Lafayette College. The resignation takes effect November 30. he served without pay.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
William Mather Lewis
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Lafayette College
Easton
American Engineer Executed by Reds in Stalino
Berlin reports a United States engineer Leon Lindberg was executed by Soviet authorities in Stalino for refusing to abandon the city. He was shot with 183 Russians who also refused to evacuate eastward to the Urals as German troops approached.
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International News Service
Berlin
Leon Lindberg
United States
Soviet Russia
Stalino
Lindberg
Ural Mountains
Nazis May Start Major Onslaught Against Moscow
Soviet reports indicate a possible major German frontal push on Moscow after a pincer around the capital encountered stiff resistance at Kalinin and Tula. Pravda notes Germans pulled back from villages south of Tula and seek new lines to threaten Moscow from north and south. Fierce fighting continues in the Tula region.
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Moscow
International News Service
Kuibyshev
Kalinin
Tula
Pravda
Axis Air Raid Hits Fayoum Suburb Near Cairo
An Axis air raid on the Fayoum suburban area near Cairo killed 30 persons and injured 43 during the night. The Fayoum district lies near the Nile, about 4 miles south of Cairo. The British government warned that any raid on Cairo itself will be met with reprisal bombing on Rome.
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International News Service
Cairo
Fayoum
Nile
Rome
Slayer Of Girl Starts Life Term
In Jackson Michigan 35 year old Winifred Smith received a life sentence with hard labor for the lovers lane slaying of 20 year old Wanda May Wheatley near Saginaw. Smith admitted he attacked and beat Wheatley after she resisted his advances. the sentence followed his guilty plea and a court confession heard by Circuit Court Judge Mark D Taylor.
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International News Service
Jackson
Mich
Southern Michigan
Winifred Smith
Lovers Lane
Wanda May Wheatley
Saginaw
Circuit Court
Mark D. Taylor
Helsinki Raided by Soviet Planes Three Times
A Rome radio broadcast heard in London reported that Helsinki was raided three times in the past 24 hours by Russian planes. The broadcast offered no additional details.
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International News Service
London
Rome
Helsinki
Direct Attack on Kerch Report by German High Command
A Berlin dispatch reports German forces opened an assault on Kerch, the eastern Crimean port facing the Caucasus, as German and Romanian troops reportedly occupy the strategic city. The Rome radio note cited Bucharest sources claiming Kerch had fallen to Axis forces.
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International News Service
London
Rome
Bucharest
Kerch
Crimea
Strait of Kerch
Berlin
Crimean
Caucasus
Kerch Strait
Kiwanians Mark 2nd Anniversary With Family Celebration
New Castle Kiwanisans celebrated the clubs second anniversary of receiving their charter at a Castleton dinner. The program featured a master of ceremonies, several musical acts, a magician, and a door prize winner. Seven charter members attended the event along with Kiwanis officers to be installed later.
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New Castle Kiwanians
Castleton
Lyle C. Hughes
William R. Hanna
Kiwanis
James Bowman
Fred Smith
Leonard Kisthart
Anthony DiLorenzo
A. H. Casey Jr
Clarence M. England
M. L. Maxwell
Clement D. Parker
Lena Mae McConnell
Louise Shaffer
Walter Bieberich
Westminster College
Samuel Lewis
E. E. Branstetter
Robert L. Wallace
J. Daniel Reebel
James Mayberry
Fred C. Wolford
Lee Marvin
Robert L. Meermans
L. C. Mantz
Thomas L. Paden
Cat Broadcasts In Los Angeles Solved
In Los Angeles on Nov 13 a mystery over a sheriff short wave radio was solved. Sparky, the cat of radio operator Bob Miller, was found trapped in the transmitter and making the meows.
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Sparky
Bob Miller
Death Record for John J. Ricer
John J. Ricer, 55, of 1722 East Washington Street, died on Thursday, November 13, 1941. Funeral arrangements are pending with local undertakers.
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John J. Ricer
East Washington Street
Japanese Diplomat Stops In Honolulu
Japanese diplomat Saburo Kurusu arrived in Honolulu declaring Japan and the United States share responsibility to keep the Pacific peaceful. He was en route on a secret mission after being urged to Washington, D C. The China Clipper had motor trouble at Midway Island delaying his U S visit.
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International News Service
Honolulu
Japan
United States
Pacific
Saburo Kurusu
Berlin
Washington, D. C
Tojo
Midway Island
San Francisco
Kurusu
Senate Committee Split Over U S Japan Peace Prospects
Senate Foreign Relations Committee members disagreed on a peaceful settlement with Japan as Saburo Kurusu prepared to arrive in Washington. Chairman Connally urged optimism for an adjustment while others warned war remains possible and urged cautious approach.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Japan
Saburo Kurusu
Sen. Connally
Tex
Sen. George
Kurusu
Sen Thomas
Utah
Murray
Mont
Connally
United States
Reunion Opens With Big Class At Valley of New Castle
The Valley of New Castle Consistory fall reunion opened with one of the largest classes in years. Commander-in-Chief John E Elliott presided as 42 candidates attended the opening session, with more expected for the balance of the gathering. An evening program featured Heidelberg Singers in costume, moving pictures, and dancing ahead of Friday’s banquet.
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Valley of New Castle
John E Elliott
Heidelberg Singers
John c. Elliott
Teachers Ask Pay Increase for New Castle System
A three member teachers committee led by Olivia Griffiths asked the New Castle public schools board for a general $200 yearly raise for all professional staff. The proposal, citing living costs, was referred to the budget committee for investigation and report.
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New Castle
Olivia Griffiths
Bernice Bartlett
L. Ruth Lewis
Miss Griffith
C. L. Shira
Dorothy Thompson Sues Sinclair Lewis For Divorce In Vermont
Dorothy Thompson, noted columnist, files for divorce from Sinclair Lewis in Windsor county court, charging wilful desertion. She says Lewis deserted in early 1936 and they have not lived together since, seeking custody of their son Michael Lewis, a Riverdale on the Hudson student.
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International News Service
Woodstock
Dorothy Thompson
Sinclair Lewis
Windsor County Court
Miss Thompson
Lewis
London
Michael Lewis
Riverdale
Hudson School
Blame Watchman For Fatal Crash
In Mineola New York seven workmen died when a truck crashed into a train after grade crossing gates were not closed. Watchman Roy Watkins 35 was arrested on second degree manslaughter charges as authorities investigated the deadly incident.
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Mineola
N. Y
Here
Roy Watkins
Nassau County Court
Stand By Roosevelt Amid War Zone Vote Hopes
Washington November 12 Fear of a major defeat in foreign policy gripped House leaders as they moved toward a late day vote on repeal of war zone restrictions in the neutrality act. Administration officials predicted victory but warned of doubtful votes and redoubled efforts to secure support.
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William S. Neal
Some Anxiety Over Failure To Hear From Plane
London officials expressed some anxiety over the missing plane carrying Maxim Litvinoff the new Soviet envoy to the United States. The craft, which left Moscow, was overdue at Teheran. Officials noted weather could have forced an unscheduled stopover but did not rule out a forced downing.
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International News Service
London
Maxim Litvinoff
United States
Laurence A. Steinhardt
Walter Monckton
British
Ministry of Information
Teheran
Moscow
Coal Buyer Seeks Long Burning Fuel With Low Ash
A customer named Arthur Mometer complains the coal bought for heating burns too fast and leaves a large ash pile. He praises heat but wants a fuel that lasts longer and creates less ash, noting the weather is fine this year.
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U. S
Slayer of Girl
Sevastopol
CAT
Senate Committee
U.S. Japan
By Griffing Bancroft
M Eugene Sanders
Riichard E Grittan
Leechburg
D. E. Mac Donald
Donora
R. T. Davis
T. R Scott
Youngstown
Harry S
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Ambassador Steinhardt
Arthur Mometer
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