City WPA jobs would stem cuts, projects await final approval
Harrisburg April 5 Acting state Works Progress Administrator Smith instructed field officials to acquaint sponsors with WPA potential, urging more project applications to keep employment level. He noted 18 many workers could be kept if federal funds permit, as 15 000 workers were dropped last week after a congressional cut. Governor James pledged cooperation to develop new work relief projects financed by the state treasury.
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The
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Hare Creek
Scott Crossing Road
Corry
Harrisburg
WPA
Pennsylvania
Works Progress
KE. C. Smith
Arthur H. James
State Treasury
Senate Dems Give Two Vote of Confidence
Harrisburg April 5 Two Democratic state committee officers under indictment for alleged irregularities in Gov Earle's administration received a vote of confidence from Senate Democrats. David L Lawrence former secretary of the commonwealth and Ralph M Bashore former secretary of labor and industry were named in indictments for conspiracy blackmail election law violation and tampering with public employees.
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Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
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George H. Earle
Fidence
Senate Democrats
David L. Lawrence
The
Commonwealth
Ralph M. Bashore
Labor and Industry
Labor Peace Meet Postponed Indefinitely in New York
President John L. Lewis of the CIO announced that resumption of peace conferences between the CIO and the AFL has been postponed indefinitely. He cited scheduled hearings on proposed amendments to the Wagner Act before the Senate Education and Labor Committee as the reason for the delay.
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New York
John L. Lewis
A. F
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Whch
Senate Education and Labor Committee
Teewiss
Harrisburg Today Reports House and Senate Action
A Harrisburg roundup notes the House approved a $1,000,400 appropriation for distressed schools and Senate action on veterans and nurses preference in public jobs. Legislators consider CPA regulation, state aided coal use, and biennial salary increases for lawmakers. An amendment to institutional amendment submission timing and a proposal restricting dissemination of sketches are discussed.
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Senate
MoKean Courty
Kent Kane
Certified Public Accountants
Department of Public Instruction
Howse
Teacher Denies Using Flooring to Whip Boys
Clarion Pa April 5 A county school principal Harrison A Hartman disclosed details of whipping three boys at the Sligo mine community school. He says twenty whacks were given in under 12 minutes, the incident starting March 17 after jelly bean window vandalism. One boy Robert Wiser died en route to Pittsburgh six days later. Hartman cites a diabetic condition as cause of death per the death certificate.
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Sligo
Robert Wiser
Pittsburgh
Hartman
Wiser
Ronald Wilson
Richard Greendwalt
Robert
Hino
Hartmar
Stimson Urges U S to Use Economic Power to Halt Aggressors
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson says the United States must deploy economic resources to stop dictator nations and defend civilization amid three totalitarian states threatening international law. In Akron, Ethel Shut ta, former wife of George Olson, is hospitalized with ear infections.
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Washington
Henry £. Stimgon
Hoover
United States
Stimson
Ethel Shutta
Akron
George Olson
Relief measure faces last ditch fight in house
Pennsylvania lawmakers resumed debate on a proposed public assistance reform sponsored by Cor ry’s representative E. Van Allsburg. Democrats, organized to block the plan, deride the welfare committee led revision as they push a minority stance amid rapid advances in the chamber.
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Corry
Deho E. van Allsburg
House
United Press
Welfare Committee
House Approves First Reading Relief Law Revisions
Harrisburg April 5 the House approved on first reading the Van Alshung bill revising the public assistance law and Woodslete bills providing 9 million dollars for relief and transferring 3.888 million from the motor license fund to cover the remainder of the biennium relief deficiency. The Democrats designate a six member committee to study the bill which would remove two thirds of 7,000 public assistance employees from civil service and empower county boards to staff decisions.
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United Press
Harrisburg
van Alshung
Relief Administration
Democratic
Rep. Werbert B. Cohen
York
Probebreak in ath ward sewer disrupts high school
West Pleasant street sewer suspected break causes gas flood at Senior High School forcing student shifts. Mayor Frank Hepler and Streets Director Stanley H Nichols led inspection after a complaint by Principal Howard J Sheex. Holes in Pleasant street pavement prompted officials to inspect manholes and assess damage. Some rooms evacuated as stench grew while others were less affected. Also note: George Raab, 19, hospitalized after swallowing six live goldfish. condition listed as fair.
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West Pleasant Street
Frank ©. Hepler
Stanley H. Nichols
Howard J. Sheex
Pleasant Street
Misa Ruth ‘Bennett
Lancaster
George Raab
Franklin and Marshal College
Fair Today
Drastic Revisions in State Liquor Laws Debated
Republicans push broad changes to liquor licensing, merging control with local boards, outlawing separate beer licenses, and shifting malt beverage sales, with plans to centralize permit approvals and set salaries for appointed members.
Shakeup in Co. Highway Forces Takes Shape
Harrisburg April 5 The highways department announced three assistant maintenance superintendents for Erie County with yearly salaries of 1860 dollars Elmer M Anderson James A Borland and Gilbert W Garnow named plus dismissals of Arthur C Palmquist Joseph J Mccormick and others The change comes amid a broader reorganization following the James administration and notes on related appointments and transfers.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Highways Department Today
Erie County
Elmer MN
Anderson
Erie
James A. Borland
Washington Township
Gilbert W. Garnow
North East
Breenery
James
Talany
Wein
James Borland
Harchway
Kay Leven
Meenster Brie County
Nine Cities on Slate for First Airmail Pickup
Postmaster James P. Sullivan announces nine Pennsylvania cities will launch the first airmail pickup service on Sunday May 1 with plans to extend the network to all route towns by July 2. The schedule lists Philadelphia Coatesville Gettysburg Clearfield DuBois Corry Grove City and Pittsburgh with varying arrival and departure times. Over one hundred pieces of Coreys mail have already arrived for the inaugural pickup.
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Pennsylvania
James P. Sullivan
Ty Me
Philadelphia
Coatesville
Gettysburg
Clearfield
DuBois
Corry
Grove City
Pittsburgh
Sullivan
Corey
Kelly Wins Chicago Mayoral Re-Election In 1940 Vote
Edward J. Kelly retained the Chicago mayorship, defeating Dwight H. Green with 820512 votes to 637102 across 3648 precincts. Green claimed a moral victory for gains over the primary, while Kelly topped prior mayoral totals, backed by the Kelly Nash regular Democratic organization led by Patrick A. Nash.
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United Press
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Green
Kelly
Kelly- Nash
Patrick A. Nash
Easter recess begins Thursday in Corry Public Schools
The Corry Public Schools will end classes Thursday afternoon for the annual Easter recess. The break runs until Monday, April 16, giving students a vacation over the Easter weekend with classes resuming on Sunday and the work following.
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Reges
Srnday
Ure
Hearing P R R Speaker At Corry Meeting
Men and women urged to hear P R R speaker E Ternel a gent of Tabsturgh who has led extensive community and industrial work will address members of the Civic Employees Association and residents of Corry Thursday evening at the Nusielpul building. The talk on What the Community Can Do to Help Itself follows praise for his earlier Pehrury appearance. The meeting will include reports on local activities, recent surveys, and plans for community betterment this spring and summer.
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Aswael Fibon
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Corey
Sarad
FTR Industriad Sperintint
Pehrury
Nsdockition
Mivie Iprovement Committee
Game Warden Club Speaker at Rotary Evening
Donald Miller reports on sportsmanship and wildlife protection at the Rotary Club meeting held at the Hotel Gary. The speaker urged stronger enforcement by game authorities to safeguard fish and game while noting ongoing concerns about predators and hunting impacts.
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Rotary
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Ronimissior
Streima
Gina
Rotary Club
Ting Run Business Stsion
J Donald Watson
Atnefhend Corry
Lesch
Titusville Elk
Titusville Rotarians
County Commissioners Inspect Rosewell Highway Damage Claims
County commissioners Rion A KusDsSree Pilley and Maj William H Supplee visited the Rosewell highway between the Elgin Beaverdam road and nearby city line to inspect property damages feared from the recent widening. About twenty claims were reviewed with an amicable settlement hoped. no adjustments were made today as officials completed inspections for a clearer damage picture.
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Rion A
Bie An KusDsSree Pilley
Board of the County Commissioners
Maj
Willam H. Supplee
Rosewell Highway
Elgin-Beaverdam Road
Corry Sity
Ui Enuinty
Txdsy
Bie Tigakot
Mussolini and Hitler Confer by Telephone
European peace hopes fade as Hitler and Mussolini conduct a long telephone talk amid mounting war prep. Allies tighten lines around an envisioned front, while ItalyReadies forces toward the Balkans and the Mediterranean as reports of naval activity surface and subterfuge rumors spread.
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United Press
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Ghawlys Stewart
New Yes
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London
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Maly
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Raven
Spaith
Rindogatienda
Untold Unionite Fatally Struck on Highway
Police report a Unionite resident named Henry was fatally struck by a car while walking along a highway near Trick. The victim, known in Union City circles, had recently moved from Union to Detroit for work. Born in Devon City, he spent much of his life in Philadelphia and Union City.
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Detroit
Miche van Helme
Union Bity Tian
Kent
Devon City
Hyel Tere
Philadelphia
Hopkins May Run for Presidency in 1940 Race
Political observers saw Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins starting a bid for the 1940 Democratic nomination. He established a permanent Grinnell residence, was elected a director of Grinnell College, citing a desire to provide a home for his motherless daughter Diana as a stated motive.
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United Press
Warm Springs
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Grinnell
Fase
Grinnell College
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Tor
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