Simpson Defies Purge as Dewey Backers Seek NY Leadersh
Republican national committeeman Kenneth F. Simpson rejects a purge by Dewey backers and signals possible support for Dewey if convention time, June 24, favors him. The stop Dewey effort aims to block New York state leadership changes amid convention preparations.
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Death of Dick Smith, Beaverdam native, abruptly shocks city
Richard Dick Smith age 30 died suddenly from a heart attack after examination at Dr Criles Clinic in Cleveland. Born Beaverdam Nov 16 1908 he lived with the Steer family, a Gerry High School 1927 graduate and former exalted ruler of a lodge. He leaves a sister Marion and a niece Noreen Smith. Funeral services Friday at Bracken Meeting chapel with burial in Beaverdam next day.
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Milk Price Reduced 18 Cents For March Milks Revenue
Milk producers in Corry and vicinity will receive 1 774 for March milk at 41.47 percent per hundred weight as the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association reports a price drop of 18 cents from February. The decrease stems from lower product prices, seasonal milk production increases, and a larger daily pooled supply.
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Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association
Training of Persons on Relief Approved
The Public Assistance Department plans to cut relief rolls by training recipients in public schools and approved courses. Howard A. Russell announced the plan, authorizing county assistance boards to grant work credits and time spent in training as an industrial work grant. The idea, advanced by Toussell last week, received immediate and favorable reaction.
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Naturalization of Aliens Increases in Pennsylvania
United Press reports Harrisburg April 7 that naturalization of aliens in Pennsylvania during 1939 rose more than 26 percent over 1931 and 62 percent above decade averages. The rise is tied to changes in alien negotiation policy and reflects broader federal immigration trends, per James L. Houshteling, commissioner of the Labor Department's immigration and naturalization service.
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Pelwsylvania
James L. Houshteling
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Immigration and Naturaligator Service
Two Workers Killed as Ditch Collapses in New Castle
In New Castle Pa April 17 two workers were killed and a third seriously injured when a ditch for a water main collapsed burying them. The deceased were Joseph Falba 44% and Dominick Ragnelli 46 of New Castle. Andrew Cimmini 45 was crushed and hospitalized.
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Auto Dealers Say Business Continues Good
Detroit auto dealers report brisk local business with strong spring delivery prospects. Industry dispatches show production at over 100,000 vehicles weekly. Chevrolet led, with 82,405 new car and truck retail sales in the first ten days, up 51.3 percent from a year ago, and 54,008 used units sold, up from 41,491. Huck's first ten days totaled 912 new units vs 693 last year, with April used up to 14,782. Oldsmobile's April 4–10 retail sales were 6,363, up from 4,? last year, January–April totals 61,122 vs 37,282. Pontiac delivered 7,170 in the period, up from 5,198.
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Earhart and Noonan Search Planned By Yankee Crew
Honolulu April 17 A United News flash says Captain Irving Johnson will search for Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan using the schooner Yankee. They vanished during the final leg of a around the world flight. Johnson plans to head toward the Fiji Islands within a week and conduct a thorough search in the South Pacific.
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Nazi Air Power Delivers Heavy Strikes at Narvik Narvik Narvik
Allied armed forces clash with German forces in Narvik Norway as Nazi air power targets the port and surrounding area. Commodore Bonte leads German naval efforts while Norwegian and Allied troops defend the town and push toward the Swedish frontier amid heavy fighting and ship losses.
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City Tax Delinquent Collections Rise in March Drive
Deputy Kinley reported at a city council meeting that delinquent city taxes collected since March totals 2653.29 with broader drive funding additional enforcement. He said about sixty percent of delinquents remain unpaid without the campaign and outlined plans to extend efforts, led by city treasurer Irene Mullen, to recover thousands more overdue assessments across one to ten years.
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Milk group urges requests for laws
Harrisburg April 17 farmers and processors were invited by Agriculture Secretary John H. Light to join a three man commission studying new mill control legislation. The invitation was extended at the annual convention of the Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers seeking producer distributor and consumer input.
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Tight Enade
Vermaylvania Association of Mille Dealers
Mrs Ketler Dies Widow of Grove City founder
Grove City Pa April 11 Mrs lasac Ketler widow of Grove City College founder died late yesterday at the home of her son Dr W C Ketter who is president of the college The announcement notes her husband fled in 1018 and the report references the college legacy and family leadership.
Navy aims to build world’s largest fleet at cost three billion
Washington reports Admiral Harold R. Sta te asked the Naval Affairs Committee to authorize a project to construct a vast new fleet at an estimated 3.41 billion dollars. The committee weighs a bill to raise U S naval strength by at least 25 percent and speed up construction of already approved ships.
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Price war rumors swirl as seventh week nears
Rumors spread on the streets of another slash war in week seven as gasoline prices hover near 144 cents a gallon after a March drop of three and a half cents. Distributors report weak price coordination and hint at possible further cuts or price stabilization talks. Local traders grumble over lack of unified action and anticipate more discussions among carriers.
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Clymer Loses Fight For Park Appropriation
Albany reports Governor Lehman vetoed the Riley bill that would have provided 4,500 to acquire land and waters in Clymer for a public park and related forest and water conservation goals. The veto alarms local sportsmen who hoped for park development via state funds.
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Census Delays Put Corry Count Back A Week
Census work in Corry runs over time with enumerators facing household delays and handicap. Officials aim to finish before April, hoping all jobs wrap up soon as ward crews list enumerators guiding the effort and progress continues despite local fund conditions.
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British Air Force Prepares For Campaign In Norway
London April 17 British expeditionary force reinforcements pour across the North Sea aboard British French and Polish ships as the air force readies a major campaign to seize landing places in Norway. A fierce air battle looms with Kingsley Wood predicting a struggle for air supremacy while wartime logistics details show supply lines and winter terrain trains. public blood drives are organized at headquarters as air crews mobilize for the Norwegian operation.
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Corry Plants Not Affected By Navy Regulation Inquiry
Dunkirk workers at Corry and Wimberg plants remain untouched by Navy orders, inspectors report no layoffs or penalties. The inquiry examined payrolls and questioned a few orders but found no effect on Corry or Alco products workers. Local officials noted some uncertainty as the probe continues.
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