Auto thieves thwarted in Manley garage on East South Street
Thieves attempted to steal a car owned by H. E. B. Manley from his garage behind his home on East South Street. They breached the entry but fled when the horn shorted while wiring the ignition. neighbor Robert Nichols alerted authorities as Manleys were away visiting their son. Police continued the investigation tonight.
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H. E B. Manley
Gargage
East South Street
Robert Nichols
Amihorities
Mrs. Manley
Americans Targeted in Japanese Abuses in China
United Press reports that Japanese forces in China, in retaliation for Washington’s denunciation of a Tokyo trade treaty, targeted Americans and Britons. Peiping operatives of the Japanese controlled provisional government seized two individuals seeking to obtain names of students bound for Southern China.
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United Press
Washington
Tokyo
China
T Peiping
Provisional Government
American Catholic University
Three Killed in Glasgow Excursion Train Wreck
Glasgow August 5 engine plunged from embankment on Glasgow to Ardrossan day excursion train dragging three carriages. Initial reports said three killed many injured and trapped. Workmen and firemen began rescue work in progress. District Pros to meet Monday for Northwestern Pennsylvania District Golf Association at Corry Country Club at 2:00 PM for an eighteen hole tournament.
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United Press
Glasgow
Scotland
Ardrossan Haliday
Pennsylvania
Corry Country Club
Corry Guardsmen Headed for Manassas War Games
Corry guardsmen leave tonight by special train for Manassas Virginia to join thousands of state national guardsmen for two weeks of large scale war games. Company A will take 64 men and 3 officers to the Manassas exercise as part of the Third Corps Area maneuvers.
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Manassas
Virginia
Bull Run
Edward Marin
PNG
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Virgina
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
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Zern Atkens
Edward R. Brigham
Robert Brigham
Oliver A. Brown
Harry B. Cassperson
Wendell N. Hulings
Russell
Lord
Edward F. Dyer
Eugene W. Phillips
Francis R. Ross
Richard P .Trisket
James G. Upperman
Joseph P. Wojelechowski
Willem F. Wotaseck
Ernest C. Wright
Merlin R
Congress debate over spending and policy shifts
Gloucester columnist Roger Babson notes Congress faces pressure from interest groups and approves large spending while arguing funds stay domestic. He supports staying allied with England and France and urges cautious diplomacy to avoid disaster, highlighting two paths for democracies and central powers.
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Roger Babson
Gloucester
Mass
Congress
Railroads Face Long Session Struggles and Labor Tensions
The piece notes congressional limits on railroad reform, urging balance as lawmakers consider abandonment and reorganization. It discusses labor relations, the need to avoid harming workers, and hints at upcoming reforms under the National Labor Relations Act amid broader transportation issues.
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Wilson
Beiwerson
Conunuell
Four Killed in Rock Fall on Super-Highway at Stahlstown
Four men working as safety crew members in the Laurel Hill tunnel of Pennsylvania's new highway project were killed when tons of rock fell from the tunnel roof. Victims were John Leabh, Walter Tremey, Glor Kemnet Shooting, and Leonard Anderson. One injured man died later at Somerset hospital. The collapse occurred about 800 feet into the tunnel on the Pittsburgh Harrisburg route.
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United Press Stahlstown
Kibbel
Laurel Hil
Somerset
Joni Leabh
Boswell
Somerset Hospital
Walter GB. ImTey
Glor Kemnet
Leonard Anderson
Court delays NLRB order on Republic Steel case
U S circuit court of appeals held under advisement a petition to affirm the NLRB order reinstating 5,000 Republic Steel employees with back pay. The board charged unfair labor practices during the May 1937 strike. Republic filed August 5, 1937 exceptions. court to decide if strikes were justified or provoked by CIO affiliated Steel Workers Organizing Committee.
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United Press Philadelphia
Acs
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Natonal Labor Relation Board
Republic Steel Corporation
Strik
Republic
Corporaton
Byr
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
CIO
Corporstlon
Court upholds Cochran ton petition in county vote case
Meadville Pennsylvania August 5 United Press ruling clears Cochran ton voters petition as valid while two Crawfordsville towns Conneaut Lake and Conneautville are rejected for insufficient electors on petitions. McClintock removes non residents from lists but accepts non registered electors as signers in the Cochran ton matter.
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United Press
Cochranton
McClintock
Birth of Princess Juliana's second daughter declared
Netherlands announces a national holiday to celebrate the birth of Crown Princess Juliana's second daughter. The event boosts the prospect of a three generation reign by the House of Nassau.
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Juliana
United Press
Spestdijk
Netherlands
Nasaa
Child Dies En Route to Hospital After Auto Crash
An elderly man lost control of a car in Oakmont as an adult relative tried to save a boy aged about four from a kidney disease. The child died in his grandmother’s arms during the race to Children's Hospital Pittsburgh. The father sped the vehicle in a desperate effort to reach care before death.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Oakmont
Tobert Lingenfelter
Brookyilte
Children’s Hospital
TIONESTA DAM HALF FINISHED
Pittsburgh August report from Army Engineers Chief Covell shows the Conemaugh Crooked Creek and J ownstown projects mid completion. Pioneesta dam about 60 percent finished with 500000 yards earth to excavate spillway. Completion near Oct with May 1940 resume.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Conntrieton
Pionesta
Crooked Creek
Gover Wald
Loyallinnina Creek
Johnstown
Covell
Uhl may lose federal post in Somerset county race
UHL CANDIDATE MAY LOSE FEDERAL POST SOMESSET Pa Ait 51 United States District Attorney Chirtey is Uhi advised that Attorney General Frank Murphy ruled undo the Hatch bill that He and his assistant John D Ray must resign if they continue to seek elective office He said he doubts the anti-politics measure applies to him but would resign if required The DA seeks common pleas judges in Somerset county and questions whether he should be affected by the bill noting it became law after the withdrawal deadline and cannot drop from office now Weather fair tonight Sunday fair slightly warmer.
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Uhl
United Press
Somesset
United States District
Chirtey
Uhi
Frank Murphy
John D. Ray
Jobs
Common Pleas
Somerset County
Hestre
Session Brot Sharp Revolt Against FDR
United Press dispatch from Washington reports seven months of session marked by a rebellion against President Roosevelt and a spending record approaching 819 billion. Senate actions fringe social security amendments and deficiency appropriations as adjournment nears, with expected White House signature and final fate hinging on late votes.
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Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
Washington
Roonvelt
Aujoinmont
Senate
White House
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Bual
Howe
Bolls Nonser
Guard Refugee After Tragedy in Chicago
United Press reports Karel Tonner a Czech refugee held after his wife Adele 43 and two sons Kate and Jar were found dead in a Windy City hotel. A coroner’s jury ruled Adele Tonner killed herself while temporarily insane amid persecution. Police feared Tonner might attempt suicide. he was kept in custody since Thursday night.
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Adele
Moor of
United Press
Chicago
Karel Tonner
Tiger
Watcie
Silent
Hhiey
Marty
Langer
Fieist
Fone Hotel
Windy
Kate Thomas
Jar Milohu
Nurses Save Life After Auto Crash in Bellersville
Aug 5 Bellersville Pa Two Crandview Hospital nurses were passengers in a crash. Miss Musselman 28 suffered a severed jugular vein but was saved by nurse Miss Crouthamel 34 who kept the wound closed until aid arrived. Clarence Chartes 98 of Perkasie drove the other vehicle. Both nurses are from Telford.
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United Press
Bellersville
Crandview Hospital
Attiar
Neam Murselman
Trene Crouthamel
Telford
Clarence Chartes
Perkasie
Musselman
Crouthamel
Dairymen Hear County Leader Report On Industry
Gurl Provigs, president of the Corry Dairy Cooperative, presided at the regular meeting in the Grand Theatre Building. County President HO Marsh of Waterford spoke optimistically on industry margins and wholesale pricing. He noted severe drought affects and calls for a federal state marketing order price raise. Reports from Deleesta Van Batch and Mrs. Ivan Hatch covered the annual meeting and July mill hearing.
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Dwlymuie Tanne Goperative Prooration, Inc
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Clilen
Daler
Hewring
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Hue Mill
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