Roosevelt's NRA push boosts jobs and re employment plans
United Press reports a broad recovery drive with over a million new retail jobs and progress toward recovering steel and oil under NRA rules. The August 1 program set in motion re employment agreements affecting 4 million retail workers, with 1.1 million slated for immediate hire and about 90 million in biannual wages. A revised iron and steel code seeks a 36 hour work week in most fields and 40 hours in marketing, while debates over worker representation and final approval proceed.
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Concord Road Project to Start Soon in Erie County
Reports of delays to the Concord township road from Casey's to Darrow's Corners, a three mile stretch, are unfounded. Assemblyman King says the state highway department confirms construction will begin within days once funds for this rural improvement program become available.
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May Be Oil Czar Under New Set Up
James A. Moffett of New York, who resigned his $100,000 per tin position as vice president of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to join the oil industry advisory council at President Roosevelt's request, appears likely to become administrator of the government's oil control organization. Moffett resigned after a dispute with Walter Teagle over the White House appointment, opposing a federal prize regulating plan.
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Roosevelt seeks federal drive to smash kidnapping racket
President Roosevelt met with Raymond Moley to plan a federal effort against kidnapping gangs. The talks, following approval of a woolen textile code, signal a broader program against racketeering, with Moley listed as key adviser on crime prevention and possible future legislation.
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Sylvia Sidney Bolts Paramount Contract
Hollywood August 1 Sylvia Sidney motion picture actress was speeding east by air to Europe after walking out on Paramount. The actress had throat surgery two weeks ago and doctors advised against acting for some time. Studio officials said she could resume her role for Maurice Chevalier immediately while her physicians advised otherwise.
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Whole State Sizzles Under Scorching Sun
Heat wave grips Pennsylvania for a third day with record highs in Carlisle Lancaster and Philadelphia as temperatures reach 102 and 110 on city streets. Reports of heat deaths rise across many cities including Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia while National Guardsmen at Mt. Gretna suffer heat strain. Crops suffer and officials warn relief is needed soon.
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Showdown Near in New Orleans Election Issue
United Press dispatch from New Orleans reports martial law being considered as Senator Huey P. Long and allies move to thwart an investigation into a statewide graft probe. Governor Allen ordered National Guard protection for a grand jury, while ballot boxes were destroyed but not yet mobilized. The showdown continues as Long arrives and plans to direct strategy from courtrooms and backroom meetings.
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Schloss Authorized as Northwestern Home Loan District Chief
Brie has been named district headquarters for the Home Loan Corporation in five northwestern counties. Charles Setiless, named appraiser for Bile County, will become district manager. Schlosss and staff will oversee county loans and district operations. State director approved the Northwestern district setup after three weeks of agitation.
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Senator Johnsons Son Ends Life in California
Archibald Johnson, son of U S Senator Hiram Johnson, died by self-inflicted action at James Johnson Home in Hillsborough. police described a pistol used in the fatal act and a formal statement was expected later.
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Sapling Struck Man in Face Causing Serious Injuries
Clayton Rounds of Spring Creek was seriously injured near Owen Arm Village Farm when a fallen tree released a sapling that struck him in the face. He sustained a broken nose a deep facial gash and damaged teeth and was taken to his mother’s home on West Main Street to recover.
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First Coal Strike Fatal in Fayette County
Aug 1 report from Brownsville says the first death in Fayette County coal clashes occurred today at Brownsville Hospital. Louis Padorsky, 8, a picket from La Betis, was wounded at Colobial No. A mine near Guindstone when deputies fired on pickets. He died of his injuries.
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CC worker faces two year prison term in assault case
In Clearfield Pennsylvania a Civilian Conservation Corps member James C Edwards 21 Philadelphia and Camp No 72 Medbc Run was sentenced to two years for aggravated assault and battery. The case stems from an incident three weeks earlier involving a Willing: Präferer refayered.
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Oklahoma Kidnapping Victim Urschel Freed After Ransom Paid
Charles F Urschel, America's wealthiest kidnap victim, says he was blindfolded and starved of light for nine days before release last night on the Oklahoma City Norman highway. He described captors as humane yet threatening and deferring ransom negotiations to his business associate Arthur Seeligson who said the family treated the demand as a private matter.
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Call Meeting To Plan Opening Of New Highway
Corry will send a delegation to Edinboro Wednesday evening to plan a celebration for the opening of the Roosevelt Highway segment west of Corry. The Culbertson Hills Golf Club hosts the eight o clock meeting with committees from Albion Union City Corry and Edinboro. A formal program and broad participation are planned as governors and state leaders may be invited. The new route improves access to Albion Inde Cleveland and the west.
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Court test on complex farm relief program
Chicago August 1 A court test of the government complex farm relief program began as the Independent Mile Distributors Association of Northern Illinois sought an injunction to block enforcement of the Chicago mile code. The code licenses distributors and enforces minimum prices, with hearings pending on the injunction. Attorney Joseph Green said the case may go to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed, leaving Roosevelt’s emergency price-boost plan at stake.
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Four Injured In Auto Crash Near Union City
Four persons were injured in an automobile crash north of Union City shortly before noon. They were taken to Union City Hospital where condition improved and early discharge expected. Injured: Mrs Marcells Cummings, Mrs Judd Whitchell of ON City, Chloe Greene, and Glen White of West Hickory. Cause reported as tire blowout. car left highway and struck a tree near Riceville Corners.
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Peace conference collapses amid Pennsylvania miners strike
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Pinchot’s peace conference to end the Payette county strike of 15 000 bb luminous miners collapsed as the United Mine Workers of America sent three representatives but Frick and company refused negotiations. Pinchot said no extra National Guard were ordered though troop reinforcements were under discussion. He indicated no personal visit planned and noted potential use of mounted guards if needed.
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Quiz husband in nitro blast killing woman
A 20 year old New Castle man, James C. Rubright, was held for questioning after an explosion wrecked a automobile near Porterfield in Butler County. Rubright and accomplices were reportedly with the victim before the blast. two other suspects, William Rosner and Hathetine Seley fer, were arrested in Pittsburgh.
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