President Hoover Eyes Drought Recovery and Relief Efforts
Secretary Hyde reported to President Hoover that the drought area shows improvement with prospects for a pine crop. Federal drought relief loans total 27.5 million dollars, aiding 186,632 families averaging 153 dollars each, while Red Cross efforts are said to have eliminated human suffering.
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United Press
Washington
Moover
Hyde Loday
Mir Hoover
Federal Drought Relief Fund
Hyde
Ephe Red Cross
Hoover
Red Cross
Fee
Fire kills father and seven children in Swan Creek cabin
James White 54 and seven of his eight children perished when a Swan Creek log cabin along the Ohio river burned at 3 am. George 12 survived severely burned and helped by neighbors. The family, ultra poor squatters, had moved in last Friday after eviction from Gallipolis. The eighth child Ira 9 and Nora 3 and Dora 3 died among the flames. The blaze prompted initial speculation of arson but authorities found no evidence.
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United Press
Gallipolis
James White
Swan Creek
Ohio River
White
Mary
James
John
Ira
May
Nora
Dora
George
Gilbert Lane
Gilbert
Serine Wile Ypposill
Miners Vote On Strike Continuance In Wyoming Valley
About 20 000 miners from 27 local United Mine Workers unions vote to decide if 200 strikers return to work while grievances are unresolved. Delegates divided on whether to end the walkout, with calls for federal industry inquiry and a possible personal intervention by John L. Lewis. State police monitor near picket lines as tensions rise.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
Strikig
Glen Ride Goal Company
Wyoming Valley
Satern
Tony
Unnions
United Mine
Li United Mine Workers
See
John L. Lewis
Milne Workers
City Council Seeks Joint PRR Erie Crossing Plan
Officials expect a conference Wednesday as P R R representatives led by Supt Jahm meet Council on Maple avenue crossing work begun by the Erie. The Erie already started repairs and the PRR will take over their crossings upon arrival. Mr and Mrs C F Burkhart and non Paul return from Cleveland.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie Railroad
E. B. Jahm
P. RH
Maple Avenue
Erie
Une
Jury Selected In Poison Candy Case
A jury of eight farmers an oil producer and three welders was chosen to try Mrs. Plorence W. Bureh 83 on a murder detempting charge using poisoned dates. District Attorney George Woodin in Dunkirk said he plans to summon 30 witnesses to prove the claim.
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Unucuricos Selmont
N.Y
Weld
Plorence W. Bureh
George ‘Wooutin
Dunkirk
Fern Karges
Chautauqua County
Wwolah
Miss Karges
Woodin
Indian Leader Gandhi Plans Visit to United States
New Delhi reports that Mahatma Gandhi intends to travel to the United States after the second London Round Table Conference. He would attend as the sole delegate of Indian nationalists to discuss a new constitution and India's political future while preserving the goal of independence.
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Gandhi
United States
London
United Press
New Delhi
India
M. K. Gandhi
Congress Ou
Home of Railroad Foreman Bombed in New Castle
The home of T. N. Hochman, a New Castle foreman at the B and B rail shops, was badly damaged by a bomb today. Police suspect an enemy action as windows shattered in nearby houses and the blast was heard far away. Hochman and family were in Keyser West Virginia at the time. A separate report from Kansas City states Bert Thomas, a pilot with Inland Aviation, was killed when he jumped from a plane in distress yesterday.
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United Press
New Castle
T. N. Hochman
B. and B. Railroat
Fe Hiome
Hockmann
Keyser
W. Va
Kansas City
Bert ‘Thomas
Inlard ‘Aviation Co
Tate
Sun Ignites Weather Science Points to Solar Cause
Washington April 7 report by Dr. G G Abbot of the Smithsonian finds weather largely driven by solar variations. Daily solar measurements from high mountains and deserts show that short interval changes can shift temperature and pressure, with delayed effects suggesting potential for long range forecasts and periodic solar trends.
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United Press
Washington
G. G. Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
Flrli
Iweather
Police Captain Shot At Meadville on Main Road
Police Captain Jack W. Hall of Meadville was shot in the right hip on the Meadville Cochranton road. The suspect, described as a Negro man, fled toward the direction of Cochranton, with three Black men later held in Meadville jail pending charges. Captain Hall was taken to Meadville City Hospital in serious condition but improving.
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Jack W. Hall
Erik | Allroad Police
Meadville
Corry
Meadville-Cocrsnton Road
Holt
Negros
Hlok
W. B. Duboriules
Muit
Bay
City Council Faces Tight Budget and Quiet Meeting
City officials held a short regular meeting with full attendance led by Mayor C. L. Alexander. The March treasurer’s report showed a balance of 919.94 on March 1, receipts of 5941.57 and expenditures of 8177.77, leaving 227.74 to carry April 1. Vine street property owners sought definite street lines and a street light. petitions were sent to streets and safety superintendents and to Sandor Kincaid for review, with council members to tour the street later that day.
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Vine Street
City Chimeil
Fll
C. L. Alexander
F. E. Westley
Benjamin A. Bynun
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State Highway Department
City
Vine” Street
Streets and Safety
Sand
Kincaid
Federal order condemns 2208 acre Allegheny forest tract
Federal Judge R M Gibson signed a condemnation order for 2208.0 acres in Eli, McKean and Warren counties forming a national forest reservation near realization. Nine viewers were appointed to appraise damages to former owners. Viewers include Hector Donald, John Nagle, and John Myers of Ridgway.
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Pittsburgh
Apr
Eli, McKear
Warren
Eigning
Orden
R. M. Gibson
Hector Donald
John Nagle
John ©. Myers
Ridgway
H. H. Potter
Sheffield
George J. Irvine
Charles C. Swain
Barnes
W. H. Thomas
P. R. Kurt
F. 8. Halbert
Bradford
McKean
Warvrep
Gibson
U. S
Louie B. Graham
State Forestry Reservation and Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania
Michigan Rejects Capital Punishment in April Vote
In Detro it and Wayne County voters led the statewide tally against a proposed capital punishment bill. With over two thirds of precincts reported the measure trailed by more than 50 000 votes, marking a decisive defeat for electrocution in first degree murder cases.
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United Press
Michigan
Joly
Detroit
Wayne County
Pinchot Road Takeover Proposal Questioned by Legislature
Governor Pancet was pressed to explain plans to take over about 20 000 miles of township roads and possible tweaks to motor and operators license fees. Secretary Lewis outlined rural road targets tied to funding and House Bill 1351, noting 14 000 miles are unimproved and detailing current highway mileage by material type.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pancet
Wilson G- Lang
Berks
Samuel S. Lewis
Lewis
St. Gil Mound
King George Ill Health Update From Windsor Castle
An official statement from Windsor Castle reports King George III is suffering a bronchitis attack but progressing satisfactorily. Medical experts note it is not immediately dangerous with proper rest and resisted illness. royal physicians, including Lord Dawson and Sir Milson Rees, monitor the monarch at Windsor.
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United Press
Windsohk
Bitte George WH
Windsor Castle
Lou Phe
Windsor
Henry L. Mstyn
Lord Dawson of
Penn
London
Milson Rees
Lord Dawson
Bank
Duk
Gloucester
Mary
Thompson Faces Bart Cermak in Chicago Mayoral Fight
Chicago voters watched a tight mayoral contest with Bill Thompson challenging Chicago's long dominating Democratic machine led by Cermak. Backing included major party support and key press groups while Thompson relied on his 12 years in city hall. In Oklahoma City 35,000 voters prepared to choose between Walton and Blinn amid factional backing and Walton's return after ousting as governor during a Klan era controversy.
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Merton T. Akers
United Press
Chicago
Anton
Bip
Bill Thompson
He Jplis
Tie Iuymieddy
Uae
Ion
Ne City
Orifice
Cermak
Thompson
James Hamilton Lewis
Aidingrlue Republican
Wiline Cooke County Board
Aeip Hin Pd
Chiccago
Thompsonisn
Sve Lo
Oklahoma City
Apr
Mare Anan
J.C "Jark" Walton
OkLatomyt
Clarence J. Blinn
Enen Yas Can
Walton
Hennre de Was
Borernoy
Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight on NBC and GBS Networks
NBC schedule lists WEAF at 1 p m with Blacke and Gold Room Orchestra. WJZ features Gus Van and Trio. WHAF airs 8 30 p m Con Sanders and Orchestra. WABC 8 46 p m Lee Morse and Orchestra. GBS Network includes Gus Van and Trio on WABC.
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WEAF
NBC
Blacke & Gold Room Orch
WJZ
NBC Network
Gus van and
Rotary Club Hearing Highlights Salvation Army Relief Efforts
At a 10 day Rotary meeting speakers included A N Adams and G Stanley West. Salvation Army advisory board member Hillstrom lauded current relief work noting 5700 meals served and strong merchant and household support. Rev. West spoke on Easter and Resurrection anniversary facts. Members pledged continued backing and a Community Chest effort was mentioned. Visitors included Mrs. A Postlethwait and Mrs. G Shea in Jamestown.
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D. A. Hillstrom
Salvation Army
Rev
G. S. West
D. Adimiserum
Hey
G. Stanley West
Rotary
Cler
Hillstrom
Mir West
Emmanuel Eepiscopal Church
Mumeber
Two Chimney Fires in City Do Little Damage
Fire department fought two chimney fires yesterday causing minor damage. The first occurred at the Corry Bridge and Supply Company on East Main street threatening merchandise in the basement before being contained. A second chimney blaze at William T Haven residence on Duane street endangered the home but was confined to the chimney with negligible damage.
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Payne Block
East Main Street
Corry Bridge and Supply Company
William T. Haven
Espex-sved Duane Street
Baker to attempt another record flight from Burbank
Captain Ira Baker United States Army speed pilot plans a second attempt to fly Lockheed airplane from United airport in Burbank to New York in ten hours. The test flight is set for 3.9 PM Thursday with a prior March 1 attempt ending in failure.
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Baker
United Press
Burbank
Calif
Ira’ Baker
United States Army
Jody
United
New York
Catia
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Pinchot
Anton J. Cermak
Big Bill Thompson
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A. G. Postlethwait
Ga, Shea
Jamestown
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