City council cuts salaries of two officials
City Council at the regular meeting in the municipal building adopted an ordinance on first and second readings reducing the city solicitor’s salary from 1020 to 720 per year and the city engineer’s from 1500 to 1200. Final adoption is set for a special meeting next week.
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Carnell
Ex- Coulisades
Tia
Comfrrenca
Dickson
England
Britain anticipates revision of war debts
London April 19 Neville Chamberlain in presenting the 1932-33 budget indicated Britain expects a revision or cancellation of war debts this year. He outlined expenditures of 2,902,140,000 the smallest since 1924 and reaffirmed Britain’s stance for general all around cancellation. He noted no receipts from reparations or war debts owed by dominions or former allies and no provision to meet Britain’s wart debt to the United States after Lausanne deliberations. He pledged to submit proposals to give effect to agreed measures.
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United Press
London
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
United States
Lausanne
Rotary Club Divided Over Daylight Saving Vote
The Rotary Club split evenly on daylight saving time with fifteen members in favor and fifteen against at today’s meeting. Nominations for officers were made, with the election set for the next regular meeting when F. J. Adams of Davenport will speak. About 25 local members plan to attend the intercity gathering in Erie Wednesday evening, with twenty seven clubs from the district to be represented.
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Rotary Club
Service Club
Union City
Thme
F. J. Adams
Dapaville
Aroull
Erie
Alabama Supreme Court Grants Stay for 7 Black Defendants
Seven African American youths convicted of assaulting white girls last year received a stay of execution from the Alabama Supreme Court. The stay, issued April 18, pauses their sentences while their appeals proceed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Local authorities and civil rights observers await further developments.
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United Press Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
United’ States’ Simpreme Court
Reduced Naval Appropriation Bill Submitted
Washington April 15 The House considered a Navy appropriation bill totaling 328 240 466 for the next year, a reduction of 31 941 667 from current levels The Appropriations Committee cited Admiral William Y Pratt warning that further cuts to operating forces could jeopardize national security while noting hope that future international conditions might justify more economies President Hoover pressed for reductions but Navy League accused him of starving the fleet Admiral Pratt testified that operating forces are at the danger zone and further cuts would endanger national security The committee declined to advocate deeper cuts in naval operations or warship numbers
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United Press
Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
William Y. Pratt
Hoover
United States Navy League
Admiral Pratt
Italian naval fliers die in seaplane crash in bay
In Rome on April 19 three Italian naval fliers were killed and four injured when a large seaplane crashed in the bay at Orbetello during a demonstration flight before cadets of the Maritime Warfare Institute.
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United Press
Rome
Orbotelio
Cadeta
The
Maritime Warfare Institute
Delayed Decision on Mooney’s Fate by Governor Rolph
Governor Jamba Rolph Jr postponed his pardon decision for Tom Mooney until Thursday after a conference of legal advisers. The delay follows an inquiry into Mooney records tied to a dynamiting case, including San Francisco Police Captain Charles Goff’s investigation in Martine, California.
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Unites Press
Sacramento
Calif
Jamba Rolph, Jr
Tom Mooney
Charles Goff
San Francisco
Mooney
Martine
City Moves to Finance Resurfacing Project on Main Street
Corry City Council adopted a resolution to meet all Pennsylvania State Highway Depart ment requirements for resurfacing sections of city streets and to fund the city's share for widths over twenty feet. The project, financed through the permanent improvement fund, expects a total cost near $18,500 for a twenty-foot width, with state highway funds covering the remainder.
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City of
Corry
Pennsylvania State Highway Department
State of
Pennsylvania
Department of Revenue
Highway Department
Mneineer
Stanton C.trunk
Franklin
Traces Sensations as Gas Snuffs Out Life
A 20 year old, Hayward Koren, despondent over a thwarted love affair, dies by gas in a Coney Island apartment kitchen. A final note to his sister Betty and Ray Cavanaugh describes his approach to death and fading sensations, with chilling details of his last moments.
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United Press
New York
Hayward Koren
Coney Island
Jey
Mise
Betty Koren
Woodlawn Ave
Chicago
Ray Cavanaugh
Fiery New Yorker attacks $2B veteran bonus bill in hearing
Washington report on April 19 notes Rep Laguardia criticizes the $2 billion soldier bonus plan before the House Ways and Means Committee. He argues veterans already receive generous care and warns issuance of currency to fund the bonus could inflate prices. He cites unemployment figures and cautions against exclusive aid to veterans.
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United Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep
Lagwardia
N.Y
New Yorker
Patman
Dem
Congress
Laguaria
Laguardia
Tagiardia
Prison Break Frustrated in Camden Jail Escape Try
Seven prisoners were hospitalized after an attempted Camden county jail break during the night. Convicts Michael Quinn Harry Schwartz and Patty Constano led the effort as trustees and guards clashed, a tear gas bomb was used, and Deputy Warden John Fritz confronted the escapees in the warden’s office.
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Camden
N.J
Camden County
Atmusty
Raymond Arter
Michael
Quinn
Harry Schwartz
Philadelphia
Patty Constano
John Fritz
Pritz
Butler Gets Even Chance in Pennsylvania Senate Bid
Philadelphia observers say Major General Smailey D. Butler has an even chance to win the Republican senatorial nomination in the April 26 primaries. Early doubts faded as ward leaders quietly signaled support while insiders fear public backing of Pinchot-backed rivals. Support from Municipal Court Judge Theodore Rosen and veterans committees is seen as widening Butler’s path through hidden lobbies.
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Paul Gomly
United Press
Philadelphia
Smailey D. Butler
Pennsylvania
Isuters
Cor Auuer
Teg
Heer
Troop guarded mines reopen in Ohio fields
Cadiz Ohio April 19 Troops increased vigilance as mines prepare to resume operations amid strife in the coal fields. Six shift changes planned to restart activity after yesterday’s violence. Federal guards report strikers moving in Hocking Valley area as Goodyear Somers mine plans higher output amid a wage dispute and union leaders denounce violence while pledging lawful, peaceful action.
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United Press
Cadiz
Whenorce
Villey
Ronal Guard
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Somers
Lone Australian aviator opens bid to set England Australia record
United Press reports C. W. A. Scott left Lympne airdrome at 5 am to attempt the eight day England to Australia record. He previously held the England to Australia record until C. A. Butler lowered it to nine days with a finish in 1 day 58 hours 8 minutes.
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United Press
London
C. W. A. Scott
Lympne
England
Australia
Traveled 16 000 Miles In Vain Search For Work
A Texas couple jailed last night reported to police that they had travelled about 16,000 miles in a 34 unavailing quest for employment. They planned to return to Dallas hitchhiking in stages, after visiting forty four of the forty eight states. They checked out of their local quarters this morning, still seeking a favorable corner.
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Texas
Dallas
Tut
Shot Heard Around World Commemorated in 1920s
In Schenectady New York a commemorative event marks the historic shot of 157 years past at Concord Massachusetts. A short wave broadcast from General Electric's plant relays the moment to distant cities including Holland Java Sydney and back to Schenectady. Governor Ely and GE officials take part with ceremonial shots as the musket proves too old to fire.
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United Press
Schenectady
N.V
Concord
Mass
Electric Company
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
General Electric
Scootwijit
Holland
Bandoeng
Java
Sydney
Australia
Schendotady
Lindbergh denies reestablishing contact with kidnappers
Colonel Lindbergh states no contact has been reestablished with the kidnapper holding his son. He asks the press not to trail private negotiators, noting reports of ransom demands and press pursuit hinder efforts to reach whoever is in possession of his son. He emphasizes the danger of ongoing media scrutiny to private negotiations.
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Lindbergh
United Press Hopewell
Charles A Lindbergh
Jassie
John T. Condon
Increase Police to Check Riots at St Johns Assembly
United Frees reports police details were strengthened at St Johns Md with armed revolvers for an afternoon Assembly session. About six hundred men, mostly wav veterans, were added to the parliamentary police guard after rioters wrecked the parliamentary building. veterans were posted to patrol St Johns when previous police failed to contain the mob.
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United Frees
ST. Johns
T. Johns
Bill to legalize four percent beer defeated in Senate vote
In Washington on April 15 the Senate manufacturing committee rejected the Bingham bill to legalize 4 percent beer despite claims it could fund public works and unemployment relief. The party line vote 7 to 4 opposed the measure with Republicans McNary Hatfield Coating Sheppard plus Democrats Smith and Gilson opposed, Metcalf Barbour Lamilette for. Absentees Wheeler Long.
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Washington
Senate
Rice Houe
Ferrersl
Bishan James Cannon, Jr
Hove
Tydings
Dem
Senate Whi
Hilt Watt Shave
McNary
Galnsborough
Hatfield and
Coating
Smith
Sheppard and
Cilison
Metcalf
Barbour
Lamilette
Bulkley
Wheeler
Long
Hatfield
W. Va
Matealf
Bingham
Will Contest Twins Courtroom Drama in Erie
In Erie a court session opened over the will of the late Michael Briskie with an alleged fake will likely to reveal sensational disclosures. The contested document naming a local party heir could involve several thousand dollars and features testimony from many witnesses.
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Bre Tilay
Michiel J. Briskkeie
Brislae
Wich
Tor
Brisbie
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