Relief Bills Set Up Permanent Public Assistance System
Harrisburg April 7 Eight bills aim to create a new state department of public assistance abolish 374 poor boards place almshouses under county commissioners except Philadelphia and Pittsburgh reenact reciprol support law require restitution of kin support appropriate funds for veterans and old age programs and total 137 150 000 for January 1 1988 to June 1 1989 with allocations for unemployment relief dependent children aged blind and other groups.
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Harrisburg
Edward J. Thompson
Perses
State
Veterane Commission
Four Killed as Bombers Crash Off California Coast
United Press reports naval patrols searched an oily sea for bodies from a mid air bomber crash aboard the carrier Levington. One body recovered was Lieut Joseph J Laughlin of San Diego, drowned after parachute escape. Others listed include Lieut Laidwell R Pickett of Corona Calif Petty Officers Harry M Pradier and John J Gamey of San Diego.
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United Pres Sancisco
Calif
Fiers
Jst
Levington
Joseph J. Laughlin
San Diego
Mizsine
Lieut
Laidwell R. Pickett
Cormnnda
Petty
Harry M. Pradier
John J. Gamey
Pupil Protest After Superintendent Dismissal Strikes
In Elizabeth Township eight schools were closed by a 1500 plus student strike protesting the dismissal of Superintendent Charles F. The marchers gathered at closed schools as banners called for Montgomery and refused entry to substitute teachers.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Township
Charles F
Montgomery
Istovrery
Lindberghs Missing After Zagreb Departure
Mystery surrounds Cal and Mrs Lindbergh as they vanish after leaving Zagreb at 1 30 a m toward England. Officials in Central and Eastern Europe maintain vigilant watch as 98 hours pass with no word on their destination or route.
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Lnitad Presu
London
Cal
Charles A. Lindbergh
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Three-Cents-A-Day Hospital Plan Passes House Harrisburg
Harrisburg April 7 the State Hospital Association says Pennsylvanians can budget for hospitalization under a three-cents-a-day plan. Two bills sponsored by Rep Herbert B Cohen York redeem non profit association rules to offer annual fee care with hospital officials in control and state insurance supervision.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Herbert B. Cohen
York
State Hospital Association
House
Senate
State Insurance Department
Insurance Department
Orphans Court
Hospital Association
RANSACKED SALVATION ARMY HOME IN PARK STREET
The home of Adjutant and Mrs. J. F. Sullivan of the Salvation Army on Park Street was ransacked while they were away for two days. A quantity of canned fruit was stolen by breaking the rear door. The burglary was found on their return, and Chief Jona D. Wyanigan ordered an immediate investigation.
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J. F. Sullivan
Salvation Army
Park Street
Adjt
Britain rushes destroyer to lodge protest over air attack
The Gallant, a British destroyer, was bombed by three two motor planes in the Balearics near an insurgent air base. Britain sent the Garland to protest to Nationalist authorities while warning that merchant shipping would be protected. Loyalists push in Cordoba. insurgents threaten Bilbao as Durango nears capture.
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Ene
Garland
Balearle
Talands
Ttalian
Balearics
London
Rem
Britain
Havock
Gipsy
Spain
Cordoba
Bilbao
Soutekirts
Durango
Rescue party nears Mount Baldy wreckage of Douglas transport
A party of 50 sheriffs, deputies and loggers moved up a snow filled slope toward the plane crash on Mount Baldy in McNary Arizona. The wreckage lies in a snow filled canyon with 25 feet of snow and eight feet on the slopes, eight aboard. They camped on a ridge about eight miles away and expect several hours more to reach the site.
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United Press
McNary
Ariz
Mount Baldy
America
$1,000,000 Loss in Manila Blaze
Fire swept through tenement blocks in Manila’s Ten Do section causing extensive damage. Officials estimate losses exceed $1,000,000 as water shortages hampered firemen efforts.
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Manila
Ay Unites Free Manila
Tendo
Ton‘ehi
T'mey
Perenna
Tiwan
Officials shake up Highways staff amid fraud charges
Highways Secretary Warren Van Dyke announced the dismissal next Monday of Martin Pinner for Northwest district duties and reassigned district engineer from Wexni kin to Clearfield. The moves follow charges the state was defrauded through gravel deliveries and contract disputes with Frankin area suppliers.
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Highways Department
Yorthwest
Wook
Uni
Geumith
Metiony
Franklin
Une
Aixmet
Tal
Hargaburg
Janary
Hehveny Crile
Estngineer
Mathle Mate
Jewis
Spring Creek
Crawford Sand and Gravel
Heavy rains wipe out Florida truck crops
Torrential rains across Palm Beach and surrounding areas destroyed truck crops including beans tomatoes and peppers. Officials estimate losses exceed 3 million dollars with damage surpassing the 1938 hurricane impact on Lake Okeechobee and local farmers facing ruin.
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Florida
United Press
Palm Beach
Wurn
Vane Ted
Everglades
Lake Oleechachee
Chrysler to Restart 60,000 Jobs Across Plants After Strike
Chrysler Corporation and United Automobile Workers reached a settlement ending the walkout. About 60,000 workers are slated to return to plants in the Detroit area and other sites within days. A 2 pm meeting was planned at Highland Park offices to outline reopening steps as orders for steel iron glass and other parts surge.
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United Press
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
United Automobile Workers of America Today
Chrysler
Corporation
Highlams Park
Planta
Margiott May Drop From Case In Pittsburgh
Governor Gounge Hy Rave planned a visit to Pittsburgh as Attorney General Charles J. Mateotth weighs continuing the Monaghan third degree case. Prosecution led by Margiottist Mllezheny General Wos filal follows injuries and Monaghan and Vinton towns officials face charges linked to the death at Brink Hotel. Trials set to begin in Allegheny County on May 3.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Charles J. Mateotth
Gounge Hy Rave
Wosfilal
Gener
Marsiotty
Troomem Anthony Banite
Stacey Gunterman
Return Bodies to Jamestown After Fatal North Carolina Crash
Miss Florine L. Isaacson and Moss Cecasia Ander son of Jamestown were killed in an automobile accident near Linden NC. Their bodies were being brought back to Jamestown and were expected to arrive the following day. Isaacson was former Corry resident and the crash involved a taxi whose driver lost control while reentering the highway after wheels slipped on the shoulder. The two women were en route to a Florida three week vacation.
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Missy Florine L. Tsaacaon
Moss Cecasia H. Andersn
Jamestown
Linden
Miss Isaacson
William C. Tsaacson
Corry
State takes over Concord Wayne roads under omnibus bill
Harrisburg reports that Wayne and Concord townships will transfer 474 miles to the state road system once the bill becomes law. The plan, supported by county officials, lists routes and townships to be absorbed and paved over time, with immediate Senate approval anticipated.
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Wayne
Concord
Exe
Thomas W. Platley
Board of County Commissioners
Bellettas
Roma
Senate
Harrisburg
Cowds
Green
Hieberareck
Old Waterford
Greene
Waterford
Lochin State Une
Springfield Township
Connegut Township
Hike Creek
Pranisiin
LeBoeuf
Wallington
Mitlcreek
Saltsman Vd
Harborcreek
Oneship
O&t
North Kut
Brickyard Re
Greenfield
Oreene
Venkaga
Union
Union Township
Vuke
Wayne Township
Favor Close of Court Hearing Marks Roosevelt Plan
A majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee backs a speedy public hearing on Roosevelt’s plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. Senator Hughes privately favors ending testimony soon. administration leaders fear charges of gagging the opposition. Hughes will seek a date to end testimony and move to secret sessions, delaying until next week to accommodate invited witnesses.
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Joe Hlex Morris
United Press
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
James J1. Hughes
Hughes
Striking Hershey plant clash leaves many injured in Amrshby
In Amrshby Pennsylvania a clash at the Hershey chocolate plant pits striking workers against farmers acting as guards. Dozens suffer head wounds and are treated at Community Hospital while police maintain order outside the six million dollar facility.
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United Press
Amrshby
Apple
Hershey Chocohite Corporation
Neptompany
Wirty Elms
Tyrele
Ne Chocolate Workers
Uni
Gb O
Remmattheus
Mode
Stelkers
Iseiles
Bradford Bank Embezzlement Case Goes to Jury
A federal court jury in Bradford Pennsylvania began deliberations in a conspiracy and embezzlement case against three men linked to the Commercial National Bank. Four co-defendants were previously freed. additional charges and potential sentences were discussed by Judge Gibson in Pittsburgh.
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Erie
United Press Erie
Commercial National Bank of
Bradford
Prie
Dog Banks
Gunninghan Natural Gas Corporation
Judy Robert M. Gibgan
W. Run- Gah
Sunday fishing bill approval expected in Senate action
Harrisburg April 7 The initial senate action on the House approved Sunday fishing proposal was promised by Sen Joseph P Dando Schuylkill chairman of the game and fisheries committee He predicted a majority would favor reporting the proposal to the Senate floor for a vote by the full membership regardless of Sabbath angling views.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
Joseph P. Dando
Schuylkill
Game and Flaheriea
Loyalists Capture Large Cache and Prisoners Near Villabarta
Loyalist forces say they captured a large quantity of war materials and about 100 prisoners in a battle near Villabarta on the Cordoba road in Valei vila. The report notes ongoing fighting as troops press along the Cordoba Alamden corridor.
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Valeivula
Spain
Villabarta
Cordobe-Alamden Road
Bids Sought on Sewer Material for City Project
City council to open bids for storm sewer materials at next regular meeting. Proposals to include 8 800 feet of white oak 1 200 barrels of cement and 82 000 burnt brick for idle improvement work. City plans wide walk construction and WPA supported improvements with a city contractor handling most tasks.
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Tt A
Reo Strike Ends With Settlement Row in Lansing
Frank Murphy announced in midsize central district that 2,400 Reo Motor Car Company workers reached a settlement ending the labor dispute in Lansing.
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REO
Lansing
Frank Murphy
Reo Motor Car Company
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Nationalist
Louis. F. Keemle
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Finneran
Griffith
Clearfield
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Okeechobee
Margiott
Monaghan
Bradford Bank
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