Gravel deal prompts call for governor inquiry
Editorial urges Governor Earle to order a thorough probe of a gravel contract in the northwest, citing possible misgrading and “50 per cent crushed” material. It criticizes Highway Department officials and the Secretary of Property and Supplies for defending the plan, warns against a whitewash, and recalls past bids practices under prior administrations.
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Pittsburgh Post Gazette
State Highsway Department
Earle
Highway Department
Valagréve
Temple
Highways Department
Colegrove
Scardal
Kline
Pittsburgh
Shere
Industry marches on amid strikes claim of relief
A Washington observer notes that industrial output rose for May and auto production in the first quarter of 1937 topped last year, despite sit-down and loan-side labor actions. Officials say overall strikes did not depress recovery and that factory employment reached highs not seen since 1929.
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Washington
Stewart Says Congress Holds The Purse Strings
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart notes a clash between President Roosevelt’s push for tighter executive control and Congress defense of purse power. He recalls the 15 year comptroller general term, McCarl’s overrulings, and current acting comptroller Richard N. BilIott, highlighting concerns over political influence and lack of permanency in the office.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Uncle Sam
United States
White House
John Raymond McCarl
Richard N. Biliott
McCarl
Pop ulation and settlements minute quiz prompts
Questions cover India population estimate around 350 million and the first permanent British settlement at Jamestown 1607. Defines republic as a government with officers elected by people and state functions guided by a constitution.
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India
Awhat
North America
Republic
Damestons
Coronation dress by Paquin features blue red organza pattern
Paris styles reveal Paquin’s dress for coronation events. A dimmer red and blue organza gown showcases a one piece design with short sleeves and a long, blue organza banded skirt. High neck includes a tailored turnover collar piped in scarlet with blue buttons along the front.
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Paquin
Amd
New Deal Era Views and Court Power Shifts
Jay Franklin Washington surveys 1927 and earlier debates on centralization and states rights, noting Supreme Court recent rulings and the Roosevelts New Deal era shift. He argues for a regional balance between state and national power amid corporate power and complex modern economics.
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Roosevelt
Ag Landon
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Washington
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Jones S& Laughlin Stuel
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Wall Street
Register
Tribune
Hollywood Film Shop Hires Experts for Authentic Costumes
In Hollywood California the Selznick International studio hires Col. Tyr Enhoring retired Swedish officer to design authentic military uniforms for The Prisoner of Zenda as part of an effort to avoid international issues. Prince Sigvard Bernadotte advises on court etiquette while fencing expert Ralph Faulkner creates a new style blending European swordplay.
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Calif
Tribe News
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Zenda
Tyar Enhoring
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Sant
Sweden
Einhoring
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Ralph Faulkner
Prince Bernadath
Colman
Rudolph
Madeleine Carrall
Flaviano
Advics
Prines
Twenty Years Ago Journal Notes April 9 1817
Miscellany from the journal files recalls resignations and social events as of April 9 1817. Trederic H Baker resigns from the first flat church amid poor health. William Purdy of Coury dies en route home from Wisconsin with funeral services held this afternoon. Easter Monday jemmit to be held at the State Armory tonight. City and Commerce boards plan action to curb rising gas rates from Pennsylvania Gas Company. James Keefe attends the Knights of Columbus home opening in Bradford. Marion Duffy leaves for Indiana Pa to resume Normal School studies. Walter and Edward Gretzler visit family in Columbus then return to Pittsburgh. Charles Shaw visitor from Syracuse University pauses with parents. A P Mount devises plans for a new Raymond office building on South Center Street. George Patterson buys Bill’s property on North Center Street to remodel into a double house. }
Parking Lot Helper Held as Auto Thief
Harold Irving Stone, twenty eight, of Barre, Vt a former Detroit parking lot attendant, is held on federal charges for violating the motor vehicle theft act. He was arrested in Girard by State Trooper J R Vaughn while in possession of a Chevrolet roach he allegedly stole from the lot where he worked. Stone appeared before Federal Magistrate David J Gifford and was committed to Erie County prison in default of a $1000 bond.
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Barre
M. H
Detroit
Mich
Conporal
J. R. Vaughm
Stone
Girard
Roach
S.ecester
David
Gifford
Sidney Ruberstein
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Erie County
Starrucca Viaduct Bridge Marvel of Early Engineering
In Susquehanna County Starrucca Viaduct between Starrucca and Lanesboro is hailed as the era’s greatest railroad bridge feat. Built in 1851, the masonry and the surrounding valley are praised for their beauty and enduring quality among U.S. railroad structures.
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Jasta
Lanesboro
Susquehanna County
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