Nationalists Threaten Nationwide Rail Strike Over Wage Cut
Railway labor leaders vowed a nation wide strike if railroad executives push wage cuts for about 1,000,000 workers. They rejected a voluntary deduction plan and called for a meeting of 140 class one lines to seek formal wage reductions. George M. Harrison and J J Pelley led the stand as they press Congress and Wheeler to address rail financial woes.
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United Press
Washington
Association of American Railroads
Railway Labor Act
Railway Brotherhoods
George M. Harrison
Railway Labor Executives” Association
J. J. Peliey
Pelley
Brotherhoods
Burton K. Wheeler
Mont
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harrison
Chinese start new maneuvers along Yellow River drive
Shanghai April 16 Chinese forces learning Japan was stripping western lines to reinforce Heu Chow embattled army begin a drive along the Yellow river to force Japan to shorten lines and deploy more troops to central China. Intelligence says heavy troop arrivals along the Peiping Hankow railway and in Shensi province as Chinese push toward Bhansi and northern Honan.
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Ay Uilizew
Shanghai
Heuchow
Yellow River
Depert
China
Peiping-Hankow
Shunal
Bhansi
Honan
Ohio Capital Faces Big Trolley Strike Near Columbus
A potential Columbus streetcar strike looms as a conference called by Mayor Mycon Gensimman seeks to avert action. Talks involve Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co representatives and union leaders who could mobilize around 400 workers if no agreement is reached.
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Ohio Capital
Colmibus
Columbus Street
Mycon Gensimman
Columbus& Southern Ohio Electric Co
Wendimlon
Inia
Navy bill ready for Senate action in Washington
President Roosevelt's 1,158,000,000 naval expansion bill is set for debate in the Senate next Tuesday. Wing construction of vessels and ships is outlined, with leaders planning to move the measure to a vote as the last major item on the calendar.
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Senate
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Ilves
Lawrence and Beamish to Address Democrats Rally in April
Democrats from Corry and eastern county join with Erle area members for a big Friday rally at Brie East High School. Speakers include David L. Lawrence state chairman and Richard Beamish Public Utilities Commissioner, backing the Harle Jones Mundy Lague ticket and voicing critique of the Guffey walkout and Kennedy Crowd.
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Corry
Erle and
David L. Lawrence
The
Commonwelth
Richard Beamish
Public Utilities Commission
Lawrence
Beamish
Brie East High School
Harle-Jones-Mundy-Lague
Lawrences
Harrsburg
Guffey
John L. Lewis and
Cro
Kennedy
Gameting
Canadian Waterfront Picketing Hits Great Lakes Shipping
Toronto April 18 Canadian Seamen's Union picketed waterfronts from Montreal to Port William as 2000 union members followed a strike call aimed to disrupt Great Lakes shipping. The strike began last night with 12 companies recognized by the union and 60 of their 140 hours tied up, threatening more downtime if ships sail.
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Ay United Frees
Toronto
Ont
Canadian Seamen's Union
Montreal
Port William
Great Lakes
J.A. Sullivan
U. S
American Federation of Labor
President to Attend Easter Church Services
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will attend Easter services at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Washington. Announcement was made at the White House on April 16.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
White House
China shifts attack to west in new triumph
United Press report describes major World War II era operations in Spain and China. Loyalist forces lose ground around Madrid and Valencia as supplies dwindle from Barcelona, while in China the Shantung success prompts a westward Japanese redeployment and renewed Chinese pressure in Shansi. Rome links Britain and Italy in a treaty move to stabilize Europe, with France set to pursue a similar accord to curb Nazi Germany.
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United Press
Spain
China
Lkely
Madrid
Valencia
Barcelona
Shantung
Shansi
Shentung
North China
Rome
Great Britain
Italy
France
Davis May Be Named On Investigating Board
Washington April 16 United Press reports that the Joint Congressional Committee to investigate the Tennessee Valley Authority will likely complete its membership by next Tuesday with the appointment of Senator James J Davis or Senator Ernest W Gibson. Senate Minority Leader McVary said he would learn by then whether either will serve asCapper intends to resign. Thayer Missouri April 16 Electric power restored after Missouri Public Service Commission orders ended a pioneer era as residents replaced lamps stoves and ice chests.
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Washington
Joint Congressional Committee
Tennessee Valley Authority
James J. Davis
Ernest W. Gibson
R. Vt
Senate
Charles L. McVary
Ore
Garner
Arthue Capper
Kan
Capper
Thayor
Missouri Public Service Commission
U S Mails Barred to Bank Night Drawing
The Postmaster General Farley ordered the Denver based Affiliated Enterprises to stop distributing bank night literature by mail. He barred all mailings advertising bank nights or similar cash drawings and blocked newspapers containing such ads. The action follows nationwide postal investigations into the promotion of these drawings.
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U.S
Farley
Inc
Denver
Cola
Postmaster General
Nationaide
Postal Inspectirr
United States Bolsters Defense of Philippines Plan
Washington reports outline a one year defense program to strengthen Philippine island resistance against invasion. Mobilization of forces and highway construction to mountain strongholds would boost mobility, with ongoing debate among army and navy officials. Unidentified fleets in Davao harbor sparked Philippine interest, but officials gave little credence to alien powers.
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United Press
Washington
Army
Navy
Lig
Philippine Commonwealth
Davao
Ami
Rain May Dampen Corry Easter Parade Outing
Weathermen forecast a possible shower moving in from the west may dampen Corry’s Easter parade tomorrow. Indicators show a weather system arriving tonight and lingering into tomorrow, with a slight temperature drop not expected to chill spring outfits.
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Corry
Tomorow
State Police to Investigate Owlett's Claim
Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti today ordered the state motor police to investigate charges that highway department personnel and equipment were used for political purposes. The action followed Senator Gwlewtt's request for inquiry into alleged Tioga county efforts to transport voters for registration changes. Margiotti asked for all information on the unlawful use of highway resources by Tioga Democratic chairman J. T. King.
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United Press
Plrvsburgh
Charles J. Margiotti Loday
Margiotti
G. Magon Qwiett
United States Senate
Tioga County
Gwlelt
J T. King
King
Owlett
Pennsylvania Motor Police
J.T. King
Amington Rand Appeals to High Court Over Labor Ruling
Washington April 16 Rem Ington Rand seeks Supreme Court review of a National Labor Relations Board order. The company asks the court to reverse a Second Circuit ruling directing it to begin collective bargaining with a labor union and rehire workers discharged after a strike. Fever outbreak prompts health action in Greene County mines.
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Washington
RemIngton Rand
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
Fetor
He Company
Boerstowin
Greene County
Tionesta Dam Project Begins With Heavy Construction
Tionesta Valley grows active as preliminary work starts on the Tionesta dam in Forest county. Heavy machinery is due to arrive. earth removal at the tunnel outlet may begin soon. A camp and commissary will serve dam workers as the project aims to create a reservoir to control the Allegheny headwaters and reduce floods.
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Tioneala
Pennsylvania
Tionesis
Wetter Forest
Nebraska
Wight
Day Phiitts
Allegheny
O'Connor Urges Action On Wage Hour Bill
Washington April 18 John O Connor chairman of the House Labor Committee dispatches members urging passage of the wage hour bill now on the House floor. The measure, favored by the committee, needs Rules Committee approval before movement, while President Roosevelt has pressed for its enactment at this session.
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Washington
John O'Connor
D. N
House Riles Committee
House
House Labor Committee
Rules Committee
Roosevelt
Runaways Return to Groton After Distler Home Incident
Dirck Roosevelt grandson of a former president and his companion Henry Wyse-Diatier were found on a coast tour and returned to Groton school in custody of a chauffeur. Judges Whitaker Thompson and Victor Woolley of the Third U S Circuit Court of Appeals announced plans to retire from the bench.
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Dirck Roosevelt
Henry Wyse-Diatier
Distler
Anti Recession Legislation Aimed For Quick Action
Washington April 16 Roosevelt aides moved to push through a four and a half billion dollar recovery plan. Federal agencies ready to act fast under direct orders as the Treasury reports a large working balance and gold transfers into the credit system.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Easler
Congressignu
Nesteel
Federal Reserve Board and Securities and Exchange Commission
Treasury
Treasury of
Hidiala
Henry Morgenthau
Ji Fi
Unemployment checks issued in Corry district total
Unemployment compensation checks totaling 16 325.00 were issued to jobless in the Corry area in a period ending April 1. A total of 319 checks were distributed, with 1 749 checks averaging 9 37 issued locally to date. State totals show Erie and other towns receiving large sums.
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Corry
iState Employment Service
Ralph Bashore
Department of Labor and Industry
Erie
Franklin
Ol City
Warren
Bradford
DuBois
St. Marys SH
Capone Returns to Regular Cell in Prison
Washington April 16 Al Scarface Capone former Chicago crime boss was moved from the Atlantic penitentiary capital to his regular cell officials said Capone fell ill February 5 and eleven days later the department of justice said he was deteriorating from intermittent mental disturbances
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Lance Ricco
Washington
Scarface) Capone
Chicago
Alentray
Naapital
Department of Justice
Capone
Drowned in Beaver River as Son Watches Ironically
In New Brighton Pennsylvania on April 16, Avan Rayhuck an 11 year old carpenter aboard a capsized boat with a brother and another man drowned while a 12 year old son watched from shore.
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Unneu
New Brighton
Marl Rayhuck
Avan
Bitter Debate Develops Over Tax Proposal
Washington April 16 A bitter constitutional debate roils Congress as Roosevelt promotes federal taxation of securities and state tolls. Conservatives demand state consent via amendment. liberals cite Supreme Court precedents. Action unlikely this session with aides eyeing May deadline while tax provisions remain tangled in house senate conferences.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Liberaly
Supreme Court
Rae
Leiter
Athough
Treasury
House
Senate
Plan Mediation Board for Maritime Industry Plan
April 16 the share education and labor committee completed the draft for a three man mediation board for the maritime industry. Chairman Robert D. Thomas said the draft would be given to the commerce committee next week for inclusion in the new merchant marine bill. Chairman Royal S. Copeland said he believed the commerce committee would approve the proposal at a meeting Tuesday.
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United Press
Washington
Share Education and Labor Committee Today
Thill
Robert D.thomas
Utah
Commerce Committee
Royal S. ‘Copeland
N.Y
Commerce Roomittee
Predetermination of Sex Claims Progress in Science
A Chicago report to the Chicago Gynecological Society describes experiments by Dr J E Greens of Northwestern University College of Medicine claiming success in influencing offspring sex through injection of male hormones into the bloodstream of pregnant females. The account notes the aim to determine sex preconception and reports initial observed effects in offspring.
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Chicago Gynecological Society
JE. H. Greens
Northwestern University College of Medicine
Grean
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