Lawmakers weigh licensing bills linked to gas utilities probe
Washington reports show growing opposition to two licensing ordinances tied to a gas utilities probe. A House hearing on the Kenney government lottery bill to fund veterans relief is set for next week, with critics warning of political influence and risk of state control.
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Washington
Tod
Tie Nation
New York
Kansas
Kenney Wit
Uw Poposal
U.S
Kenney Bil
Guyer
Tohn J. O'Connor
Three Days for Pa Drawing for Ballot Places
Ay United Press reports Harrisburg April 6 that Pennsylvania will devote three days to ballot position drawings for state and legislative races. Candidates for governor US senator lieutenant governor secretary of internal affairs and superior court judge draw Monday. State Senate and House candidates draw Tuesday and Wednesday in coordinated drawings.
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Harrisburg
Elentums Pureau
George A
Thor
Mureal
United States
Lehlénant
Bill Start
State House of Representatives
State Senate
Allegheny
Philadelphia
State House of Representative
Seek Shift of Trial in Elk County Case
Charles J. Margiotti attorney for Elk County commissioners accuses malfeasance in office and petitions Chief Justice Frazer of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for a change of venue. Frazer grants time to show cause and consider delay until a higher court ruling. Trial was set to start next Monday as Judge Baird denied a continuance amid illness and a death in a defendant’s family.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Charles J. Margiotti
Attornney
Pik County Commissioners
Roprazer
Pennyvania Supreme Court
Vertie
Frazer
Margiotti
Supreme Court
Wren
B. H. Baird
Bile County Commonal Court
Margiotli
First Aid Class Wins Approval of Examiners
The Corry Red Cross first aid class, eight members led by instructor Norman Scholton, passed four tests at the Municipal Building. Erie Chapter Red Cross examiners praised the class as one of the best trained to date and urged further advanced courses locally.
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Erie
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Corryclts
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W. C. Flick
William Randal
Louis Storer
Gladys Swanson
George Blair
Louis Blys
Bruce Ellsworth
Norman Scholton
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Scholtom
German Evangelical Pastors Rebel Against Nazis in Berlin
Six hundred pastors from the Germain Evangelical Church petition the Pope for admission to the Roman Catholic Church. They oppose Nazification and unite with Catholics against Hitler's state church interference. The Pope has encouraged Catholic youth in the struggle against dissolution.
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Hitler Vf
Vatican
Riots By Jobless Demand Relief In Minneapolis
Riots by unemployed crowds swarmed through downtown Minneapolis as police and residents faced clashes near city hall. Protesters demanded continued relief work and refused aid, threatening to return with thousands after being turned away in council chambers.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Deey
OWA
Relief Work Administration
House Burns at Spartansburg Corryite Owner
Fire destroyed an untenanted house owned by Arthur Jewell of Corry at Spartansburg shortly after midnight. The blaze, discovered by Mrs. Minn Hastman, destroyed the structure on Daysport Street with an estimated loss of 1500 dollars. Titusville firemen assisted but containment occurred locally as investigators probe the origin.
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Arthur Jewell
Corry
Spartansburg
Minn Hastman
Snport Street
Titusville
Large force at work on dam project resumes operations
About ten men resumed work on the Columbus dam project after a CWA shift change. Crews report good progress on the Cotter dam with abutment work planned next week and continued excavation progress. The bridge area awaits uninterrupted dam construction, promising several weeks of steady employment.
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Columbus
CWA
Cotter
Taxpayer Protest At City Licensing Hearings On Contractors
Chevy taxpayers voiced sharp opposition to proposed ordinances licensing electrical contractors and junk dealers at a crowded Municipal Building hearing. The meeting, led by Mayor Miller, urged Council to withdraw the bills amid concerns over costs and practical impact, with action likely at a special Council session next Monday.
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Miller
Two Hills
Niho
Otter
Mn Apple
C. M. Howard
Associated Gas and Electrical System
Howard
Nichols
Associated Gas & Electroc System
State employment improves as job placements rise in March
Harrisburg April 6 75 percent increase in March placements by the state department of labor and industry. The 12 offices found work for 3500 people, up from 1100 in February, signaling a stronger labor market across the state.
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State Department of Labor and Industry
Ai Department
Itberanq Industry Department
Woman in White adds mystery to murder case in Indianapolis
Indianapolis report details Bert Callahan real estate operator found shot dead in his lavish bachelor apartment. A woman in white sighted near the scene and a three carat diamond ring vanished from the victim’s timer. Evidence suggests a violent struggle before death with smothering and a bullet wound.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bert Cally
Yearold Witue Ent
Onshe
Callaghan
Callahan
Camden Strikers Reject Small Boost in Washington
Officials from the Public Works Administration after talks with Pennsylvania officials announced plans to file a test suit in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of the cut creating the Allegheny County authority. The decision could influence PWA action on a $92 million bridge program for the greater Pittsburgh area including a high level bridge across the Monongahela at Homestead Pennsylvania.
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United Press
Washington
Public Works Administration
Pennsyvania
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
AlTexhony Sounty Authority
PWA Actin
Pittsburgh
Monongahela River
Homestead
Dauphin Court Grants Gasoline Transport Rights
The Dauphin County Court issued an 11,000 word ruling. Kaystone Pipe Line Company of Philadelphia deemed a quasi public corporation and allowed to transport gasoline through its pipelines in Venngyt yanta, based on a 1911 charter authorizing petroleum and refined petroleum products.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Kaystone Pipe Line Company
Philadelphia
Venngytyanta
Ben T. Welsh
Commonwealth
Welsh
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Erie Childs Killed by Car
Margaret Saray Smith 14 a junior high student was killed by an automobile allegedly driven by Leo Trambley 17 while crossing the street. Trambley was free today pending an investigation.
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Leo
Trambley
Streck
Miners Strike at Frik Colliery Runs Across Colonials
About 125 union miners walked out at H. G. Winck Coke Company's Colonial No. 1 and 4 mines in Uniontown Pennsylvania. Workers accused the firm of discrimination against union members as the strike began.
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Frik
Wee Uniontown
H. G. Winck Coke Company
Delays Hit Local Relief Projects Restart Plans
Local relief projects face postponements as a new Works division reassesses personnel for Civil Works Administration sites. C. C. Cain leads the state employment bureau’s effort from Erie to reassign workers, delaying school and city renovations including Washington school redecorating and building cleanup ahead of a tentative Monday reopening.
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Civil Works Administration
C. C. Cain
State Employment Bureau
Erie
Unien
Washington
Focal
Ralph So Dewey
Jon
Forty and Eight radio program visits Corry en route to Erie
Matus Welker and John Becker of the Forty and Eight plan a brief Corry stop Saturday morning on their way to Erie for the state American Legion meeting. They will join Vic tor and Paul Om in hosting a radio program broadcast nationwide at 11:30 tonight with Senator David Reed and Congressman Wright Pat man among the participants.
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Matus Welker
John Becker
Pranis
Forty
Pennsylvania
Corry
Erie
American Legion
Victor
Paul Om
Worry
Jlight
David Reed
Wright Pat‘man
Legion
Gas Stations Bid In Today Auction Sale
Oil Creek Refining Company conducted a sale at Avis. Bids reached 7325 dollars. Properties on Tas Main and West Smith streets were sold.
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Goo
Oil Creek Refining Company
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al Avis
West Smith Street
Congressional Reforms Delayed by FTC Disclosures
Federal Trade Commission disclosures push back utility reforms as Congress awaits further action. Delay extends into the next session, shaping stalled recommendations and political timing.
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Federal Trade Commission
Legislature Probes Associated Gas Inquiry Delays Report
Washington April 2 The Trade Commission probe into Associated Gas & Theme Co. reveals corruption and political payments across states. Findings include $2.25 billion in writeups, high utility fees, and stock manipulation. Seven hearings set as the inquiry nears completion.
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United Press
Washington
Weller
Congress
Commission
Leade Commission
Warren T. Thayer
Chabaukay
N.Y
Associated Gas & Theme Co
New York
Associated System Amtivitas
Paris,Tenn
Associated System
Collegea
Tennessee Valley Authority
Miisélé Shoals
Ince
Trade Commission
Nomists
Bomb damage in Youngstown and mixed claims suit update
A bomb damaged the Youngstown area employment office of Frank Tits. Reports say the U S government seeks to reopen a 40 million dollar suit against Germany over the Black Tom explosion based on a partisan affidavit by James Larking. In Logan county 7000 miners walked off in defiance as United Mine Workers officials call new action. Washington reports a tax defeat amid volatile capital markets.
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Charleston
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Logan County
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