Senate approves McClure plan for constitutional convention
In Harrisburg on April 13 the Senate backed the McClure plan 30 to 9 and the Wilson bill 22 to 0 after conference. Governor Pinchot vetoed the McClure plan. salaries for school directors face 10 percent cuts under the Humanus act and further changes need conference committee approval.
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United Press
Harrisburg
State Senate
Tony
Cecil
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
John J. McClare
Delaware
Senate
Sulvio
Henessary
Sénate
Public Instruction
Beskly
House of the General Assembly
Howell
Easter message guides Kiwanis meeting speaker
Furey B. Smith delivered the Easter themed talk at the Kiwanis Club meeting. The speaker linked the Easter message to Jesus life and its ongoing influence through his principles. Wilmer Waterhouse, Iv a distributor, was welcomed to the group and plans for the luncheon season were announced. Charles Shuss was put in charge of mushhall plans after praise for his axing of hands at recent sessions.
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Furey B. Smith
Te Kiwanis Club
Simitti
Mall
Jess
Jesus
Is Beime
Wilmer
Iva
Charlés Shuss
Approves Pa Labor Program Speech by Frances Perkins
Harrisburg April 18 The Labor program in the Pennsylvania Legislature featured Miss Frances Perkins Secretary of Labor presenting a plan. She urged a high wage level with a minimum pay scale as a rapid path to economic stabilization. Mrs Sally Edkin of Frontier Place has been with Miles Dorothy Jane Barker in Corry Florida.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvia
Lorislature
Frances Perkins
Ihe 1S
Sally Edkin
Frontier Place
Miles Dorothy Jane Barker
Corry
Bri
British Secret Service Tied to Sabotage Confession Trial
In Moscow on April 1 a sign er confession by William A. Thornton alleges British secret service involvement and spying in Soviet Russia through 4 High uuil of the British Metropolitan-Vithers Electrical Co. The accused, Thornton, denied the claims as false and repudiated the confession, while other testimonies and admissions shaped a tense trial atmosphere.
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United Press
Moscow
Secret Service
Wil
Soviet Russia
High Uuil
Metropolitan-Vithers Electrical Co
William A. Thornton
Archesik Metro-iokena
Likhwig
Martens
United States
Rocky Grove Wins Debates in Inter-School League
Rocky Grove High School defeated Corry High to advance to the Inter High School Debating League semifinal at Allegheny College. Judges praised Rocky Grove for its strong negative argument and Paul Hogue led the visitors with an outstanding performance.
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Corry High
Rocky Grove
City High School
Allegheny College
Senigg High School
Joel
Paul Hogue
Paine
Peré
Hogue
Rocky Grove Loan
Harold Parker
Lisward Schenck
Oleatt Perkins Myerett Phillips
Maple Smily
United States
Russia
Grove
Bruderich’ Letty
Dr Thomas L Kane Dies in Chicago After Self-Performed Appendectomy
Dr Thomas L Kane a University of Chicago physician and son of the late Dr O Neil Lang died in Billings Memorial hospital Chicago after a self performed appendectomy led to streptococcus meningitis. He had been ill for a week and died nine weeks after entering hospital for research work with the University medical staff. His father a Pennsylvania physician was renowned for a notable operation performed years ago.
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University OF Chicago
O'Neil Kane
United Press Chicago
Thomas L. Kane
O'Neil Lang
Billings Memorial Hospital
Iie Kane
University of
Mrs Roosevelt Takes Rough Fall During Potomac Park Ride
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt fell from her horse Patches in Potomac Park while an army of bugles frightened the animal. She escaped injury, brushed herself off, remounted, and completed a long ride despite the mishap.
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Ones Frese
Washington
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Potomag Parke
Corry Rod and Gun Club hosts 103 at supper meeting
More than one hundred sportsmen and guests attended a supper meeting at the Presbyterian church gym in Corry under the Corry Rod and Gun Club. Lloyd Meerdini, new president, led the program with remarks by Mayor Frank England and Clarence Loveland on the club’s work in hunting and fishing and its stance on legislation.
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Presbyterian Church
Corry
Lloyd Meerdini
Opportunity Club
G. L. Boyd
Presbyterian Chirch
Meerdini
Frank T. England
Clarence Cy Loveland
Corry Rod and Gun Ci
Mbsoveland
Champonship Life
W. L. Jones
The
Italian flyer forced to land in Persia
London April 15 Captain Robbino of the Italian army attempting a record flight from London to Australia made a forced landing near Hindivan Persia after running out of gasoline. He was en route from Aleppo Syria to Jeske Persia and was injured but hoped to continue the flight.
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London
Robbino
Dtalian
Australia
Hindivan
Persia
Air Min Letry
Robbiano
Aleppo
Syria
Jeske
Roosevelt urges mortgage relief plan for homeowners
President Roosevelt asks Congress to back a 2.0 billion dollar bond program to refinance small home mortgages. The plan would exchange bonds at four percent interest for mortgage notes, aim to cut rates, provide moratoriums, and create a national home ownership safety net amid the recovery.
State lawmakers approve salary cut to 2500
Harrisburg April 13 United Press reports Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to reduce salaries from 3000 to 2500. The 146 to 19 vote came after debate as Rep John K Holmes of Centre County led the measure and attempts to block the bill were discussed by Rep Schwarta of Philadelphia.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
House
John K. Holmes
Centre County
Schwarta
Philadelphia
Holmiss
Rep. Bowers
Inflationists press new Senate currency study
Inflationists pushed a Senate resolution by Senator Banishead to investigate currency expansion methods. The measure asks the Banking Committee to study options including gold content reduction and remonetization of silver, with a report back before any investigation is authorized. The panel has already discussed silver legiislation and consulted Secretary Woodin.
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William F. Kerrs
United Press
Washington
Senate
Banishead
Bema
Banking and Cure Teney Committee
Npllar
Federal Reserve
Woodin
Quitum
Woman's Club hears talk on Scandinavia and Viking history
The Cory Woman's Club enjoyed an evening of music and an educational lecture by Howard Brenton MacDonald of New York City on The Viking Empire. He illustrated with pictures from his travels, including scenes from the Kringsholmy voyage.
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Howard Brenton MacDonald
Tidioute Club
FS. Austin
Lillian Barnes
Olin W. Bracken Doen
Grieg
Howard Brenton. MacDonald
Evf
York City
MacDonald
Jonchud
Scandinavia
Kringsholmy
C. A. Hutstrom
New York
Russian Empire
Mac Donald
Sam Irvine
Ast Smith Street
Farm Mortgage Bill Passed in Washington
President Roosevelt's 2 billion dollar farm mortgage refinancing program won passage in Washington amid Republican defections and Democratic majority support. The approval came after a failed inflation amendment attempt and Rainey ruling on a contested House procedure.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Spenser Rainey
Prime Minister MacDonald Talks Debt Question and Washington Talks
Prime Minister MacDonald said in the House of Commons that his main interest lies in the debt question and his aim is to confer with President Roosevelt in Washington. He noted the upcoming June fifteenth payment and emphasized continued government conviction to assess the whole situation before any action. He indicated Americans were focused on general economic topics while debts would be discussed at the conference.
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United Press
Londgqnaa Psi
Rimeny MacDonald
House of Commons
Roosevelt
Washington
Lotus
MacDonald
Great Britain
New Bonanza Unearthed in Nevada Mining Town
In Nevada a new bonanza was discovered under a dilapidated house on Mt. Davidson. Prospectors Mackay Far Fidod and O'Brien unearthed an unlikely treasure tracing back to the 1860s and 70s fortunes in silver and gold. Miners and locals flocked to the hillside as the town once famed for wealth revived with promise of rich ore.
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Janes Re Wienseen
United Press
Vainican Ofty
Nev
Mt. Davidson
Mackay
Fidod
O'Brien
aSaay
Ise
America
Emergency funds rush to aid needy in Harrisburg plea
Harrisburg reports an emergency appropriation to cover aid for the unemployed and relief needs. State boards have released millions for food, fuel, clothing, and medical or shelter support, with funds pending federal approval and additional legislator action to expand the program.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Ly County
Immellate
Gidh County
Washington
Gover
Pinehal
Churches Plan Good Friday Observance Across City
Seven city churches announce Good Friday services including a 2 30 pm Alpha Phalanx event at St Pauls Lutheran with Rev William Hall and Gospel Team music. Masses at St Thomas and St Elizabeth. Holy Communion after sermon at United Brethren in Christ. Emmanuel Episcopal services at 9 30 am and 7 30 pm. Banking suspension noted. Holy Week rehearsals for Easter celebrations underway.
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Govil Priday
Alpha Phalanx Fraternity
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
William Hall
D. A. Hillstrom
St. Thomas
St Elizabeth’s
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Thomas
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