Rescued Tunnel Survivors Highlight Fire Tragedy
Eight firemen and seven tunnel workers survived the Hrsning tunnel blaze after a bulkhead trapped others overnight. Fire Captain James ONeil remained entombed briefly as crews pumped fresh air and responders evacuated victims. The death toll reached twelve, with Harry Weldy among the fatalities.
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Chicago
United Press Ghigagd
Apelti
Pifl
Hrsning
Lumel
hoFdar
James O'Neil
Soafety
O'Neil
Patrick
Pierce
Parket
Cduuufeurs
Alood
Uist
Harry Weldby
Delegation Keeps Corry High's Coach McCall Retained
A fifteen-member taxpayer delegation petitioned the Corry Board of Education to retain Coach Sedric A. McCall as athletic director. The administration and instruction committee reversed prior plans, deciding no change was needed and that McCall would continue in charge, citing economical considerations and the coach’s positive influence. The meeting also approved routine reports and bills after discussing a local course survey.
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Corry High School
Sedric A. McCall
Board of Education
Roach
McCall
Sang
Metall
B. J. Starr
Starr
Lewis
Walter DeJean
E. A. Baghofer
Glenn
Carl Hinman
Vatter
Love
Veterans Plan for Poppy and Memorial Day
Committees named to oversee Poppy Day drive led by Paul Lines with Lt Archie W. Thompson Post VFW and Ladies Auxiliary support. Plans also advance for Isca Memorial Day observance under Vet eran’s post with Charles Keating as general chairman. New members join Brent Archie W. Thompson Post as meetings draw strong member turnout. Sam Scott travels to Meadville for funeral services in memory of Charles Brealdiron.
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Paul Lines
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Merbers
Ladies Apxilisty
Corry
Isca
Charles Keating
Brent
Sam Scott
Meadville
Quamary
Charles Brealdiron
Oil City Youth Dies From Wound After Robbery Shot
Walter Shaw of Oil City Pennsylvania died at City Hospital after being shot while resisting a robbery in a downtown parking lot. Shaw, 23, worked as an investigator for Pennsylvania Oil. William Surand alias Harry Williams, 85, a chauffeur, was under arrest at Shaw's incident location.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Walter Shaw
Oil City
Shaw
Pennsylvania Oill Company
William Surand
Harry Williams
Shay
Ajlant
Senate passes bill to cut minor work hours to 48
Harrisburg Apr 14 The sales bill amending the child labor law to reduce minors under sixteen from 51 to 48 hours per week passed the Senate 2 to 19. Buckman Moyne opposed. Prince warned of idle risk. Salus defended the measure while Sardoni argued it would deprive minors of work. Woodward noted similar laws in NY, OH, IL.
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United Press Harrisburg
Senate
Buckman
Bucks
Moyne Allegheny
Prince
Cumberland
Woodward
Philadelphia
New York
Ohio
Tlinois
Rally Service At S A Citadel Tonight
High officers of the Salvation Army will attend a special service at the Salvation Army Citadel in Oil City tonight at 7 41 p m. The Oil City Band and choirs from local Protestant churches will aid. Col Chandler of New York City will deliver the sermon with Col Chandler also presenting the program joined by D A Hillstrom and Mrs Campbell Hume.
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Salvation Arny
Oil City
Salvation Army
C. F. Brow
Selvation Army Advisory Board
Col. Campbell
D. A. Hillstrom
Campbell Hume
United Chairs
Col. Chandler
Oil Guy Band
D. A. Hillatrom
Home Making Course Targeted for Elimination Next Year
Corry era voices and board members discuss retrenchment options in the administration and instruction committee report. The sole retrenchment proposal cited is the abolition of the home making course to curb costs, while another recommendation calls for adding a teacher to handle rising enrollment at the Senior High building. The committee’s exhaustive thirteen-page survey critiques varied courses as millage debates continue amid low industrial demand, with the board cautioned over state salary requirements and potential loss of state aid if changes violate regulations.
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Corry
Vegentyre Serioul Doursts
Mindy Comine
Board of Wification
Line Directorate
R. S. Dewey
Geiger
Treaster J. W. Lambing
Blaine Kineald
Repiic
Dewey
Péninsylvania
Walter DeJean
McCall
Township Road Bill Approved by House
Harrisburg April 14 The Bidelspacher House bill authorizing state acquisition of 20,000 miles of township roads passed the House without a dissenting vote after a vigorous attack calling it expensive and impractical. The official tally was 2 to 0.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Bidelspacher
Senate
House
Turner
Delaware
Teaching Staff To Be Announced Later At Meeting
At a recent education meeting, officials stated that teaching staff for the coming term would not be announced immediately. The discussion noted no mandatory annual hiring due to ongoing staff stability, with no definite new appointments expected until proposed shifts are finalized and complete personnel are determined.
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Curry Pride
Gorm
Lee Muberblize
al Tast
Bird Box Show At Hotel Corry Draws Throng
Over three hundred attendees filled the Hotel Corry for the first annual Bird House Show hosted by the Rotary Club and YMCA. M Larson chaired, judges were M Larson Dr H R Rhodes and M J Blanden. Youngsville Junior High School bugle and drum corps paraded downtown, earning applause.
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Hotel Corry
Rotary Club
M. J. Blanden
Union City
Pennsylvania
St ‘Ames
Harry Spicer
Mare
Paul Auer
Virgil Sexton
Blue Bird
Leon Bertram
Flicker
Grover Miles
Tobin
Glaire Vipdegrave
Bird House
Court ruling blocks U. S. of bonus system
In Trenton New Jersey Vice Chancellor Joan Z H Backes issued a preliminary injunction restraining Bethlehem Steel stockholders from adopting a resolution to ratify the corporation bonus system for 1918 through 1930 at a Newark meeting. Ballots on the resolution were not counted and the vote would not be announced.
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Unitestress
Trenton
N. J
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Newark
Joan Z H. Backes
Backes
Alway
Paul Mullen Elected Rotary Club President at Hotel Corry
Paul Mullen of Walonity was elected president of the Rotary Club for the coming year at the annual officers election during today’s regular meeting at the Hotel Corry. Also elected were Firton J. Daryls vice president Dr. Harry Blades secretary Frank Y. Babbitt treasurer J. I. McKenzie A. J. Bullet sergeant at arms Will Wilcox directors and delegates to the Wels Ireet convention in Buffalo. Dr. Sherwood entertained the men. Lawrence Lismond returned after business on the Pacific coast and was welcomed. Dr. Hugh O’Hare was received as a new member. Guests included C. W. Haynes York Pay A. Moyer Fort Wayne and Wilson Chamberlain.
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Paul Mullen
Walonity
Rotary Club
Hotel Corry
Firton J. Daryls
Presiaint
Harry Blades
Frank "Y. Babbit
McKenzie
A.J. Bullet
Serge Alacrair Farsy Aner
Loveland Will Wilcox
Busfilo
Hed
Coyle
Babbitt
Harry &. Smith
Sherwood
Leip Ut
Lawrence Lis
Pacific Coast
Hugh O'Hare
Chile
C. W. Haynes
York
Pay A. Moyer
Fort Wayne
Wilson Chamberlain
House passes Flinchbaugh revision for seated land tax sale
Harrisburg Apr 1 The House sent to the Senate the Flinchbaugh bill unanimously approved last night. It revises the 1920 seated land tax sale law by removing the one per cent monthly penalty and setting delinquent returns by January first of the second year after taxes are assessed. Tax sales would occur on the first Monday in March in the second year after assessment. Debate referenced a county judge’s ruling as potentially unconstitutional and noted concerns about appealing opinions.
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House
United Press Harrisburg
Senate
Flinchbaught
Stewart
Clearfield
Pill
Te Billy
Turner
Delaware
Dempsey's Wife to Lead Divorce Fight
Estelle Taylor declared in Hollywood on April 14 that if there is a divorce in the Dempsey family she will be the one to obtain it. The statement was issued amid ongoing public attention surrounding the boxing star and his marriage.
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Dempsey
United Press
Hollywood
Cal
Estelle Taylor
Hold mammoth demonstrations in large cities
One of few remaining strong holds of monarch will become republic king Alfonso realises plight after sweeping defeat at elections.
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Alfonso
Overthrow of Monarchy Brings Great Joy Across Spain
Amid dramatic scenes in Madrid and other cities, supporters celebrate the removal of the monarchy as Niceto Alcala Zamora and Republican leaders move to form a government. The king abdicates but remains allowed safe departure with honors. Civil conflict looms as Republicans secure key victories nationwide.
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Ay Uniter Press
Wind
Spa
Bile Sina Prawinluness Wersaoility
Gupit
Meuionstiyit
Symaie Avner
Madrid
Republicalrsuay
Barcelony
Seville
Mae Hing
Wintoestand
Repo
Gregory Mpan
Spey
Spain
Sumlay
Iles
Pinchot Supporter Says PSC Charges Substantiated
Governor Pinchot released a statement declaring the Senate utility committee findings substantiate his stance that the Public Service Commission is unfit for office. He cited a judiciary committee subcommittee recommendation to abolish the current panel and replace it with a board appointed by the supreme court, with a final report expected to be issued to the Senate soon.
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Pinchot
Senate
Public Service Commission
United Press Harrisburg
Ball
Senate Judiciary General Committee
Sunior Court
Senate Investigatins Foramittee
Senaor
Aoort
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed
Radio listings show today’s top programs across networks WIZ WABC and WHAM. Highlights include Gus Van and Tria on NBG Ts15, Arthur Pryor on Bend, Coon Saunders on Onihestra, and WABC CBS network at 8:85.
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WIZ
NBG
Gus van
Tria
WABC
CBS
Arthur Pryors
Bend Wham
Coon Saunders
Onihestra
GBS
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Sedric McCall
S. A. Citadel
Regent
U. K
Service Club
P.S.C
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