Paragray News Briefs Pressed By Week Opening
As Holy Week opens, the Board of Education holds Regular masting this evening. The New York Central Railroad reports a February net deficit of 4,999,444 after charges, vs 1,021,716 in 1937. Police note a quiet weekend. Stanford Hose Company holds annual meeting with officer elections on Thursday. Daylight saving time begins Sunday in larger centers, with new railroad timetables. Driving licenses withdrawn for 201 Pennsylvania motorists for violations, and 157 holds lifted for violating speed limits. A marriage license is granted in Erie County Court to Glen Laugherty and Rachel Ward. Senator Wheeler to speak at 10:30 pm on WJZ. Photographer Hugh A. O’Hare wins $26 prize in a national contest. Local storm sewer work progresses on Spring and Pleasant streets. Fingerprinting program for students eyed by Chief Wenigan. Delays due to motor police arrival postponement. Chautauqua County agrarian agents note fruit trees escaped damage from last week’s cold. Corry area hit by a Saturday storm. snow quickly melted after sunshine. State tax on stock transfers discussed. a two cent gate tax noted. Weekend bus service mostly normal after Midwest storm. April dates set for observances in southern and northern Pennsylvania. Conservation urged by Earle stressing economic and ecological aspects.
Guffey's Vice Presidential Plot to Save Power
Pennsylvania political boss Frank Guffey seeks the vice presidency to recapture control of the party. His plan, aided by secretary R H Bailey, would sacrifice governorships and lawmakers to crown him national influence. A congressman’s account suggests a ruthless bid amid primary battles and party fealty in Harrisburg.
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Pennsylvania
Guffey
General Assembly
Aaron Burr
Senator Guffey
Washington
R. H. Bailey
Bailey
Guiffey
Tom Kennedy
Jones
John L. Lewis
CIO
Kennedy
Lawrence
John
L. Lewis
Senator Gurvey
State relief rolls reduced by 4033 cases
Pennsylvania relief rolls show a net drop of 4023 cases in the week ending April 2, the largest weekly decrease since late February. Total on the rolls reached 185,146 cases representing about 96,950 persons, roughly 14 percent below the winter peak, as WPA assignments rose since March. Relief applications stayed high due to more applicants, many from private employment losses.
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Pennsylvania
Huge primary election prep in county as votes loom
County commissioners forecast 45 000 to 50 000 voters for the May 17 primary. Voting machines will be used county wide with about 190 of 202 in service and some districts equipped with two or more machines. Printing supplies await Harrisburg certification of candidate order.</analysis>
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WRIE
Vlerk
Ralph ©. Benedict
Harrisburg
Ingineugn
Benedict
Mire
Forty Hours Devotion Planned at St Thomas Church
St Thomas church announces the annual Forty Hours Devotions opening next Sunday at 10 30. The event runs through Tuesday evening with daily masses and evening services. A parish procession marks the start and end, inviting the public. Rev Francis J Graves and Rev J Edwan Peeny lead with visiting clergy to assist. program details to follow.
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Francis J. Graves P
J. Edwan Peeny
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