Real Issue in Pa Primary John L Lewis Targets Labor Leaders
James L. McDevitt of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor labels John L. Lewis the real issue in Pennsylvania politics. He condemns Lewis as pulling strings from Washington to seek the presidency, accusing him of dictatorship and of dividing labor, criticizing his ties to Governor Earle and Roosevelt while alleging anti labor actions and distrust within unions.
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John J. Lewis
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
James L. McDevitt
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
McDevitt
Lewis
John. L. Lewis
Washington
Hoover
Iso
Vich
Theer
Friends of
Labor
Roosevelt
Goyernov Barle
Fire Destroys Section Of Franklin Business District
A two hour blaze in Franklin Pa damaged the Byrer building in the center of the business district. Losses were estimated between 35 000 and 40 000 with stock losses at the G C Murphy Co nearly all destroyed by smoke and water. State officials placed total damages around 25 000 for the stock.
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United Press
Wranklin
Rai UN
Byrer
Old Bellows Lodge
G C. Murphy Co
WPA Workers to Be Saved Jobs Hopkins Claims
Washington April 29 Harry Hopkins said the Works Progress Administration will not tolerate political coercion. He ordered supervisors warned they will be fired on the spot if found pressuring WPA workers to influence votes. The action followed accusations of political intimidation in Pennsylvania and Florida.
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United Press
Washington
Works Progress
Harry J. Hopkins
Telay
WPA
Fulso
Weiter
Hopkins
Pennsylvania
Florida
WIPA
Ex Patrolman Halts Car To Avert Crash Near Meadville
Ex patrolman C Swarts of Meadville now with the state motor police stopped his car on Curry Hill near Meadville to avert a serious collision with a reckless driver. Raymond S Johnson of Struthers Ohio drove a sneaked car that skidded and wrecked. he escaped injury but others were hurt. Johnson was charged with reckless driving and fined plus costs.
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C. Swarts
Meadville
Curry Hill
Conneaut Lake
Swarts
BaAwthen
Trafic
Raymond S. Johnson
Struthers
Johnan
Recklus
Theft Probe at State Armory Captures Attention
Police continue inquiry into a theft of 2.83 dollars from a drawer in Captain W. S. Houghton's office at State Armory. Two suspects were questioned yesterday and later released as investigators review the case.
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State Armory
W. S. Houghton
Company A
Polce Tale
Probe into Chautauqua blast claims two lives
Chautauqua County authorities continued inquiry into an explosion that killed Mrs. Cora Ferrara, 40, and Mrs. Catherine Ferrara, 22, wife of Jamestown attorney John Ferrara. The blast touched off gasoline fumes in a basement where Mrs. Ferrara was handling an oil container. The coroner investigates as funeral rites for the victims are planned.
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Chanteuqua
Cora Ferrara
Catherine Pinson 'Ferrara
Johm Ferrara
Jamestown
Ferrara
St. Jamer
Rocman Cathallc
Eee
Saterniay
Magenine
Inflation Foun dmy RogER Encone Babson IPARIK
Inflation figures show six major powers spending far beyond tax receipts. Deficits are being funded by public borrowing and the pattern extends to 1808 with record scales anticipated. The governments face a long-term fiscal squeeze and rising debt.
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Dmy
Roger Encone
Babson Iparik
Mays
Government Budget Strains Highlight Rising Public Expenses
Fragmented OCR text shows debate over federal and local spending with concerns about treasury funds and currency issues. It notes rising costs, pressure on government budgets, and unhelpful spending trends across counties.
Railroads vote to cut pay fifteen percent nationwide
The American Association of Railroads voted to cut wages 15 percent effective July 1, affecting 142 Class 1 roads and all labor classes. Negotiations will proceed with brotherhoods, with mediation and arbitration if needed, amid a strained financial outlook for 1932. A White House conference preceded criticism from the Railway Labor Executives Association president.
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Hicago
American Association of Railroads Today
John J. Pelley
Association
Washington
George Harrison
The
Railway Labor Executives Association Today
White House
Roosevelt
LaFollette Forms Third Wage Hour Measure Bottled by Committee
Washington April 29 The House Rules Committee blocked President Roosevelts wage hour proposal. The 8 to 3 vote refused to grant a rule to send the measure to the floor amid AFL CIO pressure. Supporters plan a petition drive, needing 218 signatures to force action, but leaders push for adjournment.
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United Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Roosevelt
House Loor
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
Nine River
Anti-Recession Party Formed By La Follette in Wisconsin
Madison April 29 Gov Pall LaPallete heads a new National Progressives of America party aimed at lifting the nation from economic gloom. He touted a reformist path avoiding capitalism, socialism, fascism, and communism, and announced a state by state campaign to build political power. He spoke on CBS from Des Moines and in Cedar Rapids, pledging a united political movement to benefit the masses.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Pall LaPallette
Wih
Columbia Broadcasting System
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
National Progressives of America
University ‘of Wisconsin
America
Democratic Party
Tay
Republican Party
Dauphin Court Sponsors Jury Probe of Claim
Harrisburg April 29 United Press reports the Dauphin County court ordered a grand jury investigation into graft and coercion charges in the Democratic gubernatorial campaign led by Charles J. Margiotti. District Attorney Shelley sought the inquiry with Margiotti's petition alleging corruption by Gov. Barle and allies, as Margiotti accused them of fixing and bribery attempts.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Dauphin County Court Today
Charles J. Margiotti
William M. Aiargent
Dnuphitt County
Carl B. Shelley
Grant
Heany Chiles J. Marciotti
Pied B. Morgan
Petitton
Shelley
Margiot
Verix Co
Margiotti
Barle
iMargiotti
Syptens
George H. Barle
U. S
James J. Davis
Margiolti
State weighs inspector to tour city weekly
Deputy State Sealer of weights and measures Harry Ordway said he found several cases of short weight or measures. He plans weekly inspection visits, warned violators of possible prosecutions, and emphasized action to ensure buyers pay for what they receive.
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Harry Ordway
Ordway
Ore Miike
Whittlesey Family Hurt in Crash. Margiotti Itinerary Altered
Detroit visitors Mr and Mrs Lee Whittlesey suffered serious injuries in an automobile crash near Toledo Ohio. Their daughter Betty escaped injury. The Whittleseys were treated at Toledo hospital and discharged to return to Detroit. Margiotti delays forced cancellation of a planned Erie County visit and a conference in Corry.
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Hardsbmrg
Charles J_ sal
Charles Dutlin
Erie County
Margiotti
Barinsburg
Pittsburch
Corry
Detroit
Toledo
Mich
Lee i
Betty
Toleflo
Whittlesey
Tolelo Hospital
Whitlesey Auto
Jhery
My. Whittlesey
F. J. Whittrenay
Ford pledges aid to press to end competition
Henry Ford addressed 1,200 newspaper publishers at the Waldorf Astoria, urging unity and stating governments and the people behind policy decisions threaten the press. He said to "stick in your guns" and offered help with his son, then refrained from further remarks. He hinted at aggressive actions against prevailing competition in the industry.
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United Press
New York
Henry Ford
B. Thomason
Chicago Times
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publisher's Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Yépottera
Powers That Be
Roosevelt to Submit Major Message Today on Anti Monopoly
President Roosevelt plans to send a special message to Congress addressing the anti monopoly and trust question. He indicated he would forward the message to Capitol Hill later today despite a prior private meeting.
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Roosevelt
Bynnne Frese
Washington
Capito Iil
Recemm
Patronage shift in Pennsylvania politics noted
Washington reports federal patronage in Pennsylvania now hinges on Kennedy Wilson campaign leaders. Senator Guffey withdraws recognition of elected Democratic county chairs except where chairs back Lieut Gov Thomas Kennedy. Kennedy-Wilson_ticket leaders named in Erie Crawford Meadvill War ren Clarion and Bradford counties.
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Kennedy-Wilson Campaign
Penn'a
Washington
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Thomas Kennedy
Erie
Crawford
Charles
Palm
Meadville
John Garney
Warren
Briggs
We Hungay
Star Route 10 Titusville Expansion Planned
Arrangements underway to expand Star Route 10 service between Curry and Titusville replacing train based mail delivery. The carrier will depart Corry post office after 1 PM and return around 7 PM with an earlier southbound trip and possible connection to Pittsburgh Oil City train No 903. Decisions on regular service expected within days.
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Titusvillee
oUutMboul
Corry
James Sullivan
Tire
Itill
Pittsburgh
Oil City
Titusville
Kittsmiran
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