Why Guffey Plots to Sacrifice His Party Editorial
An editorial from The Johnstown Democrat argues Senator Guffey plots to sacrifice his party to advance his own power. It claims Guffey manipulates events, targets opponents like Davis Witton and Ralph Smith, and seeks control of Pennsylvania and national patronage. The piece portrays Guffey as Brutus-like, pursuing ambition through political cutthroats, with continued discussion on Page Three.
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United States
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Referendum on Daylight Saving Time in Corry
Daylight saving time referendum plot advances as residents vote on adopting advanced time. Polls in Miller's Keister's Drug Stores and the post office close next Monday. ballots reviewed by a council committee with an informal proclamation to follow based on majority. Local manufacturers Bum J. Irvine and C. H. Holden support the proposal.
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C. H. Holden
Lounell
Corry
Miller's
Keister’s
Icedpox
Democratic rank and file face questions in BeAnaylvania
Ambiguous quotations and typographical errors obscure the issues for party members in BeAnaylvania. The text hints at internal problems within the ranks but fails to specify the exact nature of the concerns or the actors involved.
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BeAnaylvania
Pinchot Platforms for Governor Bid in May Primary
Former Gov. Pinchot announced the platform for his bid for a third Republican nomination. He pledges to use office power to clean up Harrisburg, curb taxation on homeowners and workers, cut graft, ensure value for every dollar spent, reduce government costs, safeguard industry, cooperate with labor and capital, and promote Pennsylvanian prosperity with better jobs for workers, youth, and discharged veterans.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Gifrd Pinchot
MHP
Tate
Permaylvan
Big Relief Fund Fixed By Leaders
President Roosevelt and congressional leaders agreed on a 1.25 billion dollar relief appropriation as the first move in a 4 billion dollar push to combat business recession and unemployment. Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley led talks at the White House Conference and said the funds would target the Works Progress Administration to assess needs.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Alben W. Ban‘ley
White House
Works Progress Administration
Chinese Move On As Japs Leave Forts In Great Victory
ShanghaiApril 11 Chinese troops driving to consolidate their greatest military victory reported Japanese forces retreating from their base at Tsinan and abandoning Taier Hehow to the south As Chinese guerrillas wreck roads and cut northbound lines Japanese troops in Yihsien reportedly besieged in the walled city with no artillery and no road transport The capture of Tai er Chwang and advances northward signal a major setback for Japanese forces south of Tainan and a potential turning point in the campaign
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Shanghai
Tsinan
Taier- Hehow
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Aviator Killed in Crash Near Athens Pa
Military officials probed the crash of a U S Army cabin plane that burst into flames and went down near Athens Pennsylvania killing Lieutenant B Brecht while en route from Farmingdale New York to Selfridge Field Michigan. The aircraft plummeted into a corn field shortly after takeoff, ending the aviator's life.
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Farmingdale
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Selfridge Field
Clemena
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Professor H C Wilson Moves to Meadville
Professor M J Wilson, who has taught in Corry for four years, will leave Thursday for Meadville. He will sign his formal papers and expresses pleasure at having pupils, especially with reference to changes starting this week.
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M.J. Wilson
Ia Corry
Meadville
SPECIAL REGISTRATION ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Two special registrars will sit at the Municipal building Tuesday and Wednesday for residents who changed residence or wish to change party affiliation. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. People from Concord and Wayne may enroll, and those moved since the last election may register to become eligible to vote. Change of party affiliation accepted. This is the last chance to qualify before the May 7 primary election.
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Valery
Concord
Wayne
Corry
Large standing army urged by American Legion leader
Daniel J. Doherty national American Legion commander urged a larger standing army and laws to take war profits. In Harrisburg he told 28 Legion posts from Dauphin Lebanon and Cumberland counties that not more than 300,000 could be fielded promptly and proposed reducing the standing army by 9,000 to yield 185,000 regulars per million dollars of national wealth.
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Harrisburg
Daniel J. Doherty
National American Legion
Mg Army
Legion
Dauphin
Lebanon
Cumberland
National Guard
Italy
Bobarty
Ban on American Debutantes Presented at Court
On April 11 Joseph P. Kennedy former American ambassador in London ended the practice of introducing socially elite American women to the English court. The move deprives American debutantes and their mothers of a coveted social honor and closes a door to one of the era’s cherished aristocratic rites.
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United Press
Joseph Py Kenge
Tn London
McDevitt Heads Reorganized Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
James L. McDevitt, newly elected president, toured possible HQ sites in Harrisburg after winning the federation presidency at the AFL unions convention. The remolded craft union group plans new offices while the AFL fights with the CIO over possession of the old State Federation building facing the Capitol. McDevitt defeated James Wright of Pittsburgh, paying $5,000 a year for the post.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
U. S
James L. McDevitt
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
State Federation
Capitol
Craft Law Group
McDevitt
James
Happy) Wright
Pittsburgh
Federation
Corry Stands Without Copies of Life Magazine
Corry stands without copies of Life magazine after a ban by Governor George H. Marle following pictures depicting the birth of a child. A local dealer reported his weekly supply exhausted soon after arrival with hundreds of orders for the magazine. The question of whether such images should be banned remains hotly debated.
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CORRY
Life Mag Corry
Qweek
Life Magazing
George H. Marle
Today
Hla Weel
Townsend must spend 30 days for contempt
Washington April 11 The Supreme Court closed the last legal avenue for Dr Francis E Townsend to void a 30 day jail sentence for contempt of a house committee. The court rejected Townsend’s petition for review and only executive clemency could save him from serving the sentence. Justice Brandeis rejoined the bench after absence due to cold and bad weather. The court also declined to review a federal decision ruling the Bankhead cotton control act unconstitutional.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Francis E. Townsend
House
Townsend
Louis D. Brandeis
Congress
Supreme Court
Joe Hale
Kentucky
Hoboes Gather at Altoona for National Convention
At Altoona Pennsylvania the Migratory andTemporary Workers Union Hoboes of America opened its annual convention. Leader Jefe Davis predicted the group will adopt regulations for a welfare program and urge government support, while members discuss aiding railroads and trucking firms patronized by hoboes.
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United Press
Altoona
Migratory and Thlerant Workers Union
Hoboes of America
Beneft
Knights of the Road
Jefe Davis
Singer Seriously in Paris Seeks Help Amid Ill Health
In Paris on April 11, singer Féodor Chapialin, associated with Ruseisa Masso, was reported seriously ill. The article notes he had been treated for grave health issues and remains in critical condition, with details about his condition and the ongoing medical status provided.
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Féodor Tvunovilen Chapialin
Ruseisa Masso
Ex-President of Exchange to Go to Sing Sing
Whitnes, former president of the New York Stock Exchange, is sentenced to five to 10 years for thefts that wrecked a Wall Street brokerage. He plead guilty to two counts of grand larceny linked to $103,000 in securities from his late father-in-law’s fund and $108,000 from the New York Yacht Club where he was treasurer. The sentences run concurrently.
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United Press
New York
Nbn
George R. Shelden
New York Yacht Club
Bohan
Shoul Roy
Payehiathe Voand
Whitney
Walter Bromberg
Althogh
Open Flower Shop Tuesday by Mrs Harold Jewell
Mrs Harold Jewell will open a flower shop at 147 North Center Street in the old Charles Amy plumbing location. The redecorated shop will offer plants cut flowers and specialized funeral works. The opening feature includes a souvenir for the first ladies visiting the shop and the public is invited.
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North Center
Thin City
Iay
North Center Street
Charles Amy
Itty
Jowell
Gem theft hits New York jewelers in $230000 heist
Gunmen robbed three New York jewelers of $230,000 on a Saturday night while reportedly overlooking the Star of Dondra, a 70 carat sapphire. Maurice B. Pelken, president of Pelken Galleries, said the thieves took the gems during a hurried search of his brother, Beryl, the galleries’ treasurer.
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Atlantic City
Mauirice B. Pelken
Palken Galleries
Robbore
Beryl
President asks Congress for emergency rail relief plan
President Roosevelt urged immediate emergency rail legislation and urged coordination of government agencies amid a looming railroad crisis. An ICC committee proposed measures include 3 billion dollars in government loans, relaxed construction and financing rules, and a single court for reorganizations, while wage cuts were rejected.
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Roosevelt
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Debater Robert Curtis Shines With All Five Votes
Corry High debate team seen keener as members gain progress. Robert Curtis, newcomer substitute for Howard Lignman, wins all five affirmative votes on Greenville coach’s ballot during Saturday’s meet at Meadville’s College Playhouse stage. Final debate set for April 13.
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Mrunitlin
Corry
MacBain Sears
Mary Maloney
Rachel Graft
Burton Dearing
Mlwyn Gage
Howard
Bymsin
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