City Council Rejects Pennsylvania Gas Rate Proposals
Corry city council unanimously rejects the Pennsylvania Gas Company rate schedule submitted to the Public Service Commission. The decision cites no savings for small consumers and highlights an overvaluation of utility properties. A PSC decision was expected by Monday.
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Amendments Upheld as Senate Takes Up Beer Tax Bill
In Harrisburg on April 4 the Conner Sowers beer and wine tax plan passed the House by a late agreement with Philadelphia Democrats. The bill would impose a $1 per barrel tax on beer and wine with revenues split among state, counties, municipalities, and school districts. The Senate will consider amendments to address objections, while Governor Pinchot has hinted at a veto in its current form.
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Berks
Leonard Kane
Allegheny
Kane
Akron Wreck exposes peril as four rescued in storm
Dramatic Navy dispatch from Lieut. Commander Herbert Wiley recounts the Akron disaster off the New Jersey coast. Four survivors, including Wiley, were picked up by the destroyer Tucker. 74 feared dead, body of Commander H E MacLelan recovered later. Warships and planes scoured the Atlantic for additional survivors amid night storms and rain.
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Wiley
United Press
Washington
Navy
Navy Department
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New Jer
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Roosevelt
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Crisp
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New York
Tucker Wiley
Akron
Philadelphia
Jersey Shore
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Naval
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H. E. MacLelan
Westerly
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Barnesat Beach
William A. Moffett
New England
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Robert W. Copeland
U. S. S. Shenandoah
Lievt
Hlv. Wiley
Carl CG. Deans
Moody Erwin
Phoebus
Tucker
Copeland
Two Planes Soar Over Everest In Historic Flight
Uganewa April 4 report details a Royal Air Force expedition achieving a first by flying two planes over Mount Everest. Squadron leader Penk and Lt Col Von Blagimer led, with observers and crew aboard. Planes reached about 29 141 feet, oxygen aiding pilots in thin air over the peak.
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Clydrsnate
Chal Penk
Steuart von Wi
Blagimer
D. F Mcintyre
Royal Air Paree
Ord S. R. Bennett
Pleuire Cainery
Talk on Flood in South and Election Plans
Joseph Fastmin of Spartansburg spoke to the Rotary Club detailing Mississippi flood conditions in 1931. He described food shortages and relief work, while also noting upcoming officer nominations at the Hotel Cony lunch meeting and plans for a city election next week.
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Joseph Eastman
Spartansburg — Club
Joseph Fastmin
Spartansburg
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Crawford
Rdinhorn
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Michigan First To Ratify Day Repeal
Detrom April 4 Michigan became the first state to ratify repeal of the 1sth amendment tay which returns from 1s01 of the state's 3417 precincts gave wars an overwhelming read at nearly f ourth end. Wars were assured of over 70 0 of the 100 delegates who on April 10 will get through the formality of yoling a Instructed. A bare majority of A is sufficient to ratify.
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Michigan
Senate votes probe of Morgan company
Washington April 9 The Senate today voted to open a stock market probe of J P Morgan & Co. and related firms amid concerns about trading practices and market influence. Senators argued for stronger oversight and potential reforms.
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Morgan Company
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Sentate Today
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Unsolved Shooting on West Pleasant Street
Police could not verify reports of an attempted murder on West Pleasant Street near Second Avenue after eight o clock last night. Several shots were fired from two automobiles at a fleeing unidentified man running west on Pleasant Street. Continued on page seven.
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Wagner dies from burns in Fredonia incident
Joseph Wagner 76 lived alone at 27 Porter street Fredonia died at Brooks hospital Monday from burns suffered Sunday afternoon while attempting to start a stove with kerosene causing an explosion. Survived by three brothers Phillip Corry Pa Peter Fredonia Sam Buffalo and a sister Mrs Alex Kirchy Buffalo. Funeral set Wednesday at Blood and Larson funeral home with burial at Webster street cemetery. Reverend W A Thorntn to attend.
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Brooks Hospital
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Corry
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Bredonia
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Buffalo
Alex Kirchy
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Nazis Abandon Plan To Resume Jewish Boycott
Berlin April 4 a German government statement said the anti Semitic boycott that shut Jewish businesses on Saturday would not be resumed tomorrow. The note cited satisfaction at the plan’s initial impact and said atrocity propaganda had ceased except for minor remnants.
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United Press
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Germany
Hon
Rescue Blimp in Crash Off Shore
Beach Haven New Jersey April 4 Navy blimp J-8 in search for survivors from the Alcon disaster crashed into the sea off shore. Of six aboard three were rescued by Coast Guard and seaplanes boats joined the salvage. Four saved were taken to Lakewood hospital with two slightly hurt. Passes beer beer bill in Washington April 1 Senate passed a beer wine bill to permit sale of 3.2 percent beverages via the District of Columbia.
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D.C
Washington
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District of
Conimpin
Two Kanemen Lost Near Erie in Feb 1918 Akron Report
Three young men from northwestern Pennsylvania served on the Akron airship crew and were lost near the coast of New Jersey after crossing the sea. The sailors named are F R Magnuson A G Querinheim of Sandusky and Harald B Baighman of Erie. Magnuson planned to transfer to the Navy’s airship Macon but changed plans to stay near family.
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Nurthwestern Samsylvania
Akron
New der” Jaey
F. R. Magnuson
A. G. Querinhein
Ot Sand
Harald B.baighman
Erie
Magnuson
Navy
Macon
Battered Child Found in Erie Crib
In Brie Pennsylvania a 14 month old girl Marjorie Smith was found beaten in her crib with arms broken and a bruised head. Coroner W G Strableshia held the father Russell Smith for investigation while the mother was released. The family, poor board dependents, includes a 2 year old son.
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Erie
United Press
Senate Refers Secrets Bill 70 to Committee
Washington April 1 The Senate referred the government secrets bill to its foreign nations committee afterHouse pause. The measure aims to prevent publication of reports relating to American foreign relations and drew little debate.
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Washington
House
Wreckage sighted from Akron near Portland help
The destroyer Cole logged sighting wreckage about eight thirty in the morning four miles north of the Akron position near the Portland. Navy yard reports transmit details from League Island. Officials could not confirm whether the giant ship broke into many parts as debris drifts seaward.
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Cole
Portland
League Island Navy Yard
United Press
Gordon W. Haines
Navy Yard
Planes scour Jersey coast for Alpen wreckage search
United Press reports April 4 from Waknfiurst New Jersey as scout planes and a bomber sweep 90 miles off the coast for wreckage of the dirigible Alpen. The search continues despite heavy glare, with crews in sighting distance and head of squadron visible through binoculars.
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