State Legislature Faces Adjournment In Two Weeks
Harrisburg April 28 The 1939 legislature pressed toward final passage on fiscal relief liquor and workmen’s compensation bills as adjournment loomed in two weeks. An emergency 13 million tax program was set for final passage Monday night with talks of a special session next year.
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United Press Harrisburg
Guy
Artur H. James
House
Senate
James
van Allshure
Louse Welfare Committee
Pennsylvania
District Head of Mason Dies in Erie District Meeting
Lloyd Sturgen a Mason of Erie and district deputy grand master for Free Masonry in the Erie district died during the public installation of officers at Mt. Olivet Commandery of Knights Templar Brig. surgeon left a sick bed to attend the meet The Very Eminent Paul N. Moore Aliquippa Pa deputy grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania was present.
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Lloyd
Sturgen
Sma Aegree Mason
Erie
Mt. Olivet
Inights
Templar
Brig
Urgeon
Paul N. Moore
Aliquippa
Pensylvanis
State to defend sales act before high court
April 28 Harrisburg report that the commonwealth will defend the constitutional validity of the fair sales act before the superior court. Attorney General Claude Renonen announced the act, passed by the 1997 legislature, to outlaw sale of merchandise below cost. It was held constitutional November 28, 1938, by Judge Midge Samuel H. Gardner of Allegheny County.
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Harrisburg
Claude ‘T
Alterations in Election Law Proposed
Senate elections committee chairman Louis H. Farrell introduces amendments to the 1997 election code. Proposals aim to prevent a defeated candidate from a primaries party running third party in the general, and to adjust preemption rules for third parties. Also suggests allowing qualified voters to assist voters and permits certified candidates to serve pending contest adjudication.
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Senate
Elections Committee
Louis H. Farrell
Philadelphia
Pathfinders
Arthur H. James
Commonwealth and County Election Board
Two Russian fliers aim for 4600 mile nonstop flight
Two Russian airmen Brig. Gen. Vladimir Kakkanki and Maj. Mikhail Gordienko pushed toward a 4600 mile nonstop flight from Moscow to New York in open cockpit craft. They faced headwinds slowing to about 140 mph but reported progress at 9 a.m. as they crossed Greenland and neared the zero meridian. Their message for the New York World's Fair and a letter to President Roosevelt from the Russian government were aboard.
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United Press
McPcow
Atlan Fc
Moszow
New York
Ensenarters
Floyd Bennett Fie
Cade Warewell
Greenland
Reeland
Alaami
Velyren
Norway
Iceland
Arctic Circle
Mascare
Fifers
Vladlimir Kakkianki
Mikhail Gordienko
Roosevelt
Mikhail P. Kalinin
Farrell teachers comply with request press report
Adri 38 The Farrell School Board’s letter asking married women teachers to resign brought today the resignation of another married teacher and the resignation of two brides-clact.
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Fabrula
Adri
Farrell School Board
Clact
Sunday Deadline To End Hard Coal Dispute
Operators and United Mine Workers of America labor men negotiate a two year contract as April 30 nears. A possible 30 day extension to keep anthracite operations running is uncertain while federal mediator John R. Steelman notes optimism may be premature. Separate caucuses seek a formula to shield the UMWA from rival union encroachment and avert a national fuel emergency.
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United Press
New York
Representativ
Ena
United Mine Workers of America
John J. Lewis
UMW
John R. Steelman
Marshall Named Chief of Staff of U S Army
Major General George Catlett Marshall is nominated by President Roosevelt to succeed General Milan N. Gregg as chief of staff of the U S Army. General Craig retires due to age. Marshall currently serves as deputy chief of the army's War Plans Division and is 58.
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Washington, D. G
George Catlett Marshall
Roosevelt
Milan Craig
U.S. Army
Craig
Marshall
Ehier
Army
Mrs Lindbergh and Children Arrive in New York City
Mrs Charles A Lindbergh and her two children landed in New York aboard the French liner Champlain from France. They disembarked with an escort of 75 sailors and a nurse, walked to an awaiting car with New Jersey plates toward Englewood New Jersey, as police tightly guarded the dock and gangplank, with Colonel Lindbergh on duty in Maytor.
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United Press
Rew
York
Charles A. Lidbergh
France
Lindbergh
Land
Jon
New Jersey
Dwight Morton
Englewood
N. J
Army Air Service
Maytor
Champlain
Ag. mm
Mrs. Lindbergh
Corry Dairymen Hear Reports on Milk Order Legislation
Members of the Corry Inéal of the Dairymen's League met at the Grange hall in South Ripley to hear reports from a Harrisburg council of farm organizations. Henry Marsh outlined a push to restore milk orders for relief, citing Allegheny County data showing cash payments reduced milk consumption.
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Eccles
Corry
Dairymen's League Association
Grange Hall
South Ripley
North East
Henry Marsh
Waterford
Harrisburg
Far
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Stevens
Erie
United States Supreme Court
New York Federal Court
New York
Emory Grout
Frewsburg
Mr. Grout
Tiela May Sisk
Dorr Clark Reinstated as President of Stanford Hose Co
Dorr Clark was re installed as president of the Stanford Hose Company at their meeting in the Stanford Hose Company rooms. Officers installed included Frank Miller as vice president Charles Pain secretary Edward Berry treasurer Carl Peterson foreman William McCarthy assistant foreman and Thomas Green second assistant foreman. The finance committee comprises Edward Becker James Sullivan and Elmer Gilbertson with trustees Frank Finley William Heath and Raymond Sandburg. Appointees to the relief association are Thomas Green Leon Brown and Edward Berry.
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Dorr Clark
Stanford Hose Company
Otter
Frank Miller
Charles Pain
Edward Berry
Carl Peterson
William McCarthy
Thmas Green
Edward Becker
James Sullivan
Elmer Gilbertson
Frank Finley
William Heath
Raymond Sandburg
Relief Association
Thomas Green
Leon Brown
Dealers announce cut in auto rates across city
Automobile owners flock to local dealers as agents reveal new auto insurance rates effective this week. Four dealers issue special notices detailing substantial savings for vehicle owners and urge customers to verify how the reductions affect their policies.
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Connecion
Opposition to Kill Parallel Parking Plan Faces City Council
Widespread objection to a proposed shift from diagonal to parallel parking on Center Street prompted talk of municipal plans. Mayor Hepler suggested a trial of parallel parking to ease curb obstructions, while merchants and motorists voiced concerns. Officials expect no major change this year, with authorization for curb parking likely.
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Center Street
Caneter Street
Frank
Hepler
Ter
Ching
Coune
Return of Danzig to Reich is Demanded
Washington reports officials anticipate Hitler speech will raise world tension and reject Roosevelt plea for peace. Hitler demands return of Danzig and Polish territorial concessions, denounces Polish German and British treaties, while Roosevelt awaits direct replies from Mussolini and Hitler.
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Danzig
Reich
Hitler
Hobart C. Montee
United Press
Washington
Adolf Hitler
Aict
Roosevelt
Roosvelt
Hiller
Germany
Hyde Park
N. Y
Adolf Hiller
Reichstag
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
New York
New York Times
Arthur Krook
Auosevill
Adof
Benito Mussoling
Rawet Hia
Frederick C. Dechsner
Berlin
Poland
Great Britain
Adnerson
Deneig
Bribie
Mir
Presidant
Isdne Yathy
May 17 18 Clean-up Set in Gary With City Help
May 17 and 18 marked for the annual Spring Clean-Up in Gary. Safety director and councilman urged residents to place discarded items in containers at curbside on the morning of May 17 for collection and cooperation from all wards.
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Hichard
Bacher
Anu
Gary
Alrohise Wehiel
Enteiners
Coureilman
James Urges Employment For Persons Over 40 Years
Harrisburg April 28 Governor Arthur H. James issued a proclamation urging state wide cooperation to create work opportunities for capable men and women especially those over 40. He designated April 30 1943 as employment Sunday and April 30 to May 6 as employment week urging churches to promote employment efforts and asking employers to consider workers over 40. The proclamation cites the welfare of Pennsylvania and follows the American Legion national employment committee call for action.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
James
The
American Legion
National Employment Committee
United States
Mgs
Mail Robber to Face Charge in Erie Transfer Delayed
April 28 United States Commissioner Edwin Walker ordered James Murray, convicted Titianis mail robber, moved to Erie Pennsylvania to face bank robbery charges. Transfer held up while Murray appeals for habeas relief. Murray identified as driver of escape car in Clintonville National Bank robbery on October 14, 1938, with witness H D Potter detailing the getaway.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
Edwin H. Walker
James Murray
Erie
Murray
Walker
Carrie
Clintonville
Peoplen National
H. D. Potter
Potter
Burclay
Claude C. Hoffman
Enahiter
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