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The Evening Standard from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 2

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EVENING STANDARD, UNIONTOWN, JUNE 9, 1943. Philippines Or Affected TVESTON, June "very earthquakes that lasted abouc four hours each and occurred in the vicinity of the.Philinpir.es, Guadalcanal or the Solomons, were reported today by Rev, Daniei Linehan, S. seismologist at Weston college. "They -would iiave resulted in extremely severe destruction had they occurred near Linehan said. NEAR EAST INDIES YORK, June Tordhsm university seismograph re( corfied a "very earthquake about 9,600 miles from New York in the direction of the Dutch East Indies 11:25 p.

yesterday, University scientists said today. ITALIAN OUTPOST STOCK (Continued From Papc One) bombers operating in endless relays attacked day and night. Other bombers attacked Axis bases in Southern Sardinia, while long range heavy bombers from the Middle East command struck at Messina in northeastern Sicily. Simultaneously light bombers and long range fighters hit. Axis shipping in Grecian, waters and land targets in Greece.

Bombers Idle Home-based Royal Air Force bombers were idle for the tenth, straight night, extending the lull Which followed the heaviest aerial offensive of the war acainst Europe by British and American planes. Guarded information from London Esid that as far as could be determined the weather was the chief iactor in the protracted lull. Ii -was impossible to say whether air strength had been transferred from Britain to Africa, but London sources pointed out that previously any such transfers never had Interrupted the offensive from Britain. In Russia. 2.000 German troops attacked the Red army lines near Sevsk in the Kursk sector of the Southern front.

Moscow said they were thrown back in fierce fighting which cost the Nazis 400 men. The Russian and German air forces continued their slugging match regarded in many quarters as the forerunner of major land operations the Eastern front. Long range Soviet bombers hit Nazi airdromes and other bases behind the line, the Germans tried for the third straight night to raid Gorki, center east of Moscow. tl HEAVY FORCE (Continued From One) the Dodecanese islands, Greek Archipelago and the Balkans. Allied strength obviously is crowing by massive strides.

This reflects several factors: Bleeding of military strength in Russia and Tunisia.at rate far greater than the German army can replace materials and planes. 2. Huge American production of materials, which'now are reaching all fronts in quantities vastly greater than six months npo. 3. The reversal in the battle of the Atlantic where, during the last six weeks, the Allies have been transforming the ocean Into something rapidly resembling an Lake.

In view of this combination of factors it is not surprising that the Axis has been put on notice by -that any attempt to get out of the war--such as suing for an armistice--will be rejected until and Italy resoundingly are The shape of things to come has -been forecast clearly. Germany can anticipate a steadily heightening air bombardment the summer progresses, probably rising toward a crescendo in the late summer and early autumn. While, it is believed that the German armies have been little affected -by bombardment thus far--because of the natural delay in delivery of war materials from factory to front--the stringency will begin to be most noticeable before autumn. NEW YORK, June 9 Trading volume was reduced in stocks today and prices fapgeci in most sections. Traders cautiously Jiclc t-o the sidelJnc.s awaiting definite indications of the noct xvar against the generally were FhiaJl in the leading ifisucs.

Around noon, Beth- Jchem StrcJ at C4 off 1-4; U. S. Steel 55 3-4 up 1-4; Chrysler HO 1-2. unchanged; General Motors 54 of! 1-S; Santa Fr 55 1-2. off 1-2; South- cm Pacific 2G 7-8 off 1-4; New York Central 18, off 1-4; Standard Oil.

56 1-8 elf 3-8. and General unchanged. From Onr) Farm Labor Guy E. Rider Is Placed In Charge Guy E. Rider, Senior high school instructor, has been appointed a jjabor aRMStant cl Fayette county undor County Farm Agent Rex E.

Carter. The Farm Labor Emergency office Is Jocated on the corner of Fayette and South streets and is 5 p. in. LONDON HINTS From Pago One) of shells into important lions on the tiny 32-squarc mile Island in the Sicilian narrows while Spnatz's nJr forces stepped up their aerial bombardment to a new pitch. Todny's communique from Allied headquarters irj North Africa reported a the results of the 3 bombnrrimnnt were "satisfactory." "ThTe wa.s certain amount of rot.ilintory communique said, "but our ships suffered neither Tlie Communique ridded that Allied bombers in ccast-h-ds wavr.s assaulted throughout yesterday nnd on UK: previous night.

open from 9 a. m. to throughout the week, I Its purpo.se is to labor I. vm rTM cruited from youth of high school Im a i age, part-time workers, and over( on a rl slnK alR ever since the Allies conqurfcd Tunisia. Advance Basir age men.

"Our highest problem," Mr, (Rider, "is to procure sat.hfatlory (workers for the farmers. The. armed many and the countries under her control than Germany could lay on Britain or North Africa, Allied exports bolinvc a they nre fairly fnsmlinr with the pas resources of the Axis, nnd it is con- fldently.rxp^c^Pd here that in supplies of and gns technique the Allies ran more than match the enemy. Thn opinion also prevails here that of these circumstances, will employ gas only as a mcraun? of or in the hope of nchii'vinp knockout blows. The i knockout blow that would chniiRc Axis fortunes would be the crushing of Russia this summer.

Many persons believe that Mr. Roo'-ovrJt had the Rur-sinn battlefront in mind whon ho Issued his wrtrninc. a a the Gcnuans would seek to gain the i tajie of surprise in i i i a i i i gas warfare, and it possible a the would a par- 5c of gas.in China. It te even conceivable that Japan might attack Russia initiation of gas warefnre. services, i a i off mduwry and 70 of our men and make it much harder to get laborers for the ''We'll be glad to have any available agricultural workers report to our office or call 473D." GERMAN From Page Onr.) PUBLIC A I (Continued From One) average miners' underground travel time.

Solid Fuels Administrator Harold Ickcs proposed a i i a plan eve of last week's strike but no agreement was reached. Lewis, who has held out for $1.50 portal to portal pay, has persistently refused to denl with the labor board or to recognize its Jurisdiction. Presumably, however, he would accept any liberal board decision. The.board said it would require evidence to support any figure for underground travel time and that a settlement must bear some.rela- tion to the wage-hour law. The UMW based its portal to portal demand on a U.

S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision holding that under the wage-hour law miners were entitled to pay for their underground travel time. The board may insist that, portal to portal pay be based on straight time in contrast to the union's for an overtime rate. believed beaded for South Texas and possibly New Mexico, since revealed that another German prisoner said one of the escaped men had obtained a map of those regions. Officials said that no military vehicle i-s missing from the camp.

An unofficial previously reporter! a the men had escaped in sonu: sort of military vehicle. The men were wearing either blur pant. 1 and or old German jmilitary uniforms of an odd khaki 'color, resembling olive drub. The five men and their descriptions as announced by the FBI were: Adolph. Bodenberp, 22, five feet eight inches, weight 137 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair and light complexion.

Indwip Jung, 21, five feet 11 inches, -weight 158 pounds, blond hair, gray eyes and light complexion. Hans MaKsoc-ur. 21 height five feet inches, 154 pounds, dark brown hnlr, blue eyes, light complexion. Harold Stnllcicjch, 22. six feet.

150 pounds. hRzcl eyes, brown hair and light complexion. Ralph Zeischang, 22. five feet six inches, 154 pounds, blue eyes, brown hold and ruddy complexion. ARGENTINA (Continued From Page One) mats lo wirelessing 100 words In code daily.

Even this, it was understood, brought serious Axis protests. Law Lifted Coincidental with announcement of Argentina's pro-American policy, the-government lifted martial law in view of "the most absolute calm wliich reigns throughout the country." Mftrtift! was imposed soon after Ramirez and Gen. Arturo Rawsoto led 7,000 troops on a successful march on Buenos Aires last Friday. The state of siege decreed by the Castillo government and strict Army censorship of communications still were in effect. UNtONTOWN MARBLE GRSNfTE CO, High Grade Memorials A.

E. HAWKINS Phono 2657 46S Coolsprins St Uniontown. OPEN EVENINGS 4 Pieces of stock lumber 4 Pieces of regular stock screen mold ing's 1 Piece of screen cloth 1 Can-of paint 1. Cut lumber into proper shapes and sizes. Fasten together to form tHe frame.

2. Stretch screen on the frame, fastening with the screen moldings. 3. Paint well before using. For perfect results: Follow this recipe ezscily, using materials from: "Everything to Build Anything" tXIONTGWN and DENBO, Phone CPiown 1800 or B'ville 1500 School Board Member Resigns At Smithfieid Members of the' Smithfieid Board of Education accepted the resignation of Grant Miller, secretary and board member for the past few years, at a regular business session, it was announced.

Election to fill vacancy was Paul E. who.will assume his new. duties immediately. Mr. Miller and his family will move to Palrchance this month.

Marshall's Monuments 32 Morgantown St. (Opposite Montpomcrj Erenlngs by Appointment--Ph. "Since IRfiV Larpc stork in showrooms. See a Von Buy. Uniontown, Pa.

of. PnriirlJpria, 62 'miles southeast of Tunisl.a'.s cap bon and an on K'cily r-nd help con- solidnU- Allied control in the MerJl- A supplement to the Italian com- unifjuc said tho Allies now a i i tho island on an avor- of 12 timos a day in daylight, while in (he i nine nights, raids followed cncli other "without in- ihc the Allios havo bombed Pnntdleria.from air- about 140 times May 9 nnd lo.st 11 attacking planes. Yesterday's bombardment, according to lhe broadcast, was by a "big" a formation. Italian a credited with scoring a hit on one oiierny naval unit. Cnmniiiiulo Rairl Disclosure of rcj)ortcd ulti- a Pantelleria, followed by only 24 hours an Axis report that British commandos were repulsed In an attempt to land on Lampe- duca other Italian stcppinK-stonn island 100 miles to the southeast.

Today's Italian communique made no further reference to Lnmpedusa and there still has been no confirmation from any Allied source of a raid on the islnnd. The broadcast acknowledged that the Allied attacks had caused "tremendous damage" to Pantelleria. Premier Mussolini first began to fortify Pantelleria. a -rugged volcanic ir-Iand. more than seven years ago.

Its defenses are believed to Include at least, one battery of 15- inch guns and at least 100 other of various en liber. Victory Garden W7 1 Ffc 1 Work Pressed Foyette County Leads The State Eight hundred Fay cite county 4-H Victory gardeners have informed the local Agricultural Extension office that they have 69 acres, or approximately 3,000,000 square feet, of vegetables under cultivation. Assistant County Agent J. Thurs- torj disclosed today. These gardeners are members of 43 diffrent community clubs under Hie direction of 83 local 4-H dub leaders who are assisting in the program.

Weeds and insects have a head start on the vegetables and the assistant county agent urges all 4-H members who are raising food for victory, to wage a relentless war on the inroads of these saboutcurs. Reports from 4-H' club garden members are sill! coming into the extension office in the court house and those who have not reported their intentions to plant vegetables are urged to do so without further delay. At present county leads the state in the enrollment of 4-H members growing vegetables. "Vegetables for Vitamins for Victory" is Fayette county 4-H club slogan. CHILD MURDER (ConUnued From One) culled, allegedly was murdered by Perry on April 6.

Dr. J. W. Mc- coroner's physician, testified that was strangled and then criminally assaulted. "Rape was 'not the immediate cause of death," the doctor said, "although had she not been strangled, the assault would have been And then Assistant District Attorney George F.

p. Langfitt introduced the torn and blood-stained garments of the tiny victim. The emotional impact caused one woman Juror to faint, another to sob quietly while the parents of the slain child, Mr. nnd Mr.s. Aciolph Williams, broke into sobs in the second row of courtroom chairs.

MAN JAILED Pete Mapee, 58, R. D. No. 12, Point Marion, was jailed last night on a charge of maintaining a nuisance. He was committced by Squire George Boyd, Outcrop.

For Slicing Ibs. FRESH HEMS' 2 ibs.39c FRESH ROUND GREEN BEANS 2 5 I FRESH GREEN PEAS 2 Ibs, 39c FRESH GU0UMBERS each Iflc 10 MORCANTOWN STREET Secretory Of Lotc Richard Mellon Dies Dewaldt J. Hicks, 63, for many years private of the late Richard B. Mellon, Pittsburgh capitalist, diccf yesterday at his Mt. Lebanon home.

A native of Comiellsville, Mr. Hicks was secretary to Mellon from 18H7 until a short time before Mel- Ion's death in 1933. At the time of his death, he was assistant rental agMtt for the Gulf building, Pittsburgh. Clubs and Classes Uniontown Protective Home Circle wilj entertain this evening following the business meeting. The business session is called for 7:30 o'clock and bingo will begin at 7:45.

The public is cordially invited. Daniel M. Bierer Auxiliary will have a business meeting at 7:45 o'clock this. evening in the Union Arcade building. Mrs.

Anna Dean, president, will be in charge. It is requested that all members attend. Regular monthly meeting of the Girl Scout Lenders' Association has been postponed indefinitely. MINER PLEADS Charged by Mine Inspector George Struble with entering the Isabella mine while intoxicated, Charles F. Rankin, 45.

of near Carmichaels, today entered a plea of guilty. Sentence -will be imposed later. Sugar Registration Will Be Closed Soon William M. Britt. chairman of the registration for canning sugar, today said that residents of the district would have only two more opportunities to register.

The borough building will be open on Friday evening after 8 o'clock and again on Tuesday, evening, June 15, from 8 o'clock. This Is a family Pet vourWarBondbuyiagthroDgh the payroll savings plan OB ft family plan, which means tig. ure It out DEATH NOTICE PLEA ENTEKED Charged with operating an automobile in North Union township, March 3, last, after his license had bcf-n. revoked, Carlcton Lee Shumaker, a salesman of near Mt. Pleasant, yesterday entered a plea of guilty.

Peter Lessifko. motor policeman, was the prosecutor. BARCLAY, MRS. ELLA HARFORD, died at her home. 80 Stewart on Tuesday, June 8, 1943, at midnight.

She is survived by her husband, Iforval L. Barclay, and one daughter, JSdua Mae. She is also survived by the following sisters and brothers; Mrs. G. B.

Means, of Percy, Mrs. Edward Coffmari of Uniontown, Joseph Harford of Union town, Charles Harford of Warren, Ohio, Earl Harford of Uniontown and Rowrt Harford of Akron, Ohio. Funeral service-s will be at the home Friday afternoon, June 11, at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. J. C.

Clark officiating. Burial in Sylvan Heights Cemetery under the direction of J. Harry Johnston Sons. Measuring both tea and water carefully avoids waste OME KIT Complete with 50 curlers. Nothing else to buy.

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Result ft beautiful wave. soft and curly. Get today! Look for this Picture on the Box No Heat--No Electricity Contains No Ammonia No Machines or Dryers No Experience Required No Harmful Chemicals Safe--Easy to Use For Women and Children SATISFACTION GUARANTEED MA5L ORDERS: ADD Sc FOR POSTAGE the first in smoking pleasure change to Chesterfield with its MILDER, COOLER, BETTER TASTE. Its 'Right Combination of the world's best cigarette tobaccos all in giving smokers what they want. THEY SATISFY.

For the first in listening pleasure turn to Chesterfield's tea great radio shows: FRED WARING and his gang with Victory Tunes and Nations topnotch 15-minute variety show--HARRY JAMES and America's leading dance band. Light up and enjoy the cigarette that SATISFIES. 'TOBACCO Ca GIVES SM9KIRS WHAT THIY WANT.

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