City to complete Hare Creek widening project
Council heard four engineering estimates for preliminary sewer plant plans and Wed tabulation of costs. They defer final action until Tuesday while authorizing the city engineer to file for WPA approval of Hare Creek widening and straightening. Total project cost exceeds 130000 with city share about 3000. deepening creek favored to aid rapid flow for potential disposal plant.
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Sty Counce Congentues
Works Progress Administration
Hare Creek
Council
Hill & Hill
North East
Morris, Knowles
Ing
Pittsburgh
Metcalf and Eddy
Boston
Nausbaumer & Clarke
Buffalo
N. R. Dickson
Erie
Dickson
DROWNED AND MISSING IN ROARING PARK CREEK FLOOD
United Press report from Catlinburg Tennessee notes two drownings and four missing after Roaring Park Creek surged. Bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gillon recovered as the creek receded. Missing are Mrs. Alfred Ball and her three children from the Gillon home in eastern Sevier County.
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United Pres
Catlinburg
Tenn
Roaring Park Creek
Jess Gillon
Alfred Ball
Gillon
Sevier County
Pennessee
Mrs Ball
Alan Sfeme
Warner Oland Dies In Sweden
Warner Oland, famed for portraying Charlie Chan, is reported dead in Sweden at age 14? The cablegram received in Santa Barbara notes bronchial pneumonia as the cause. Harrison Ryan, attorney for the star’s estranged wife, announced the death as Mrs. Oland prepared to travel to Stockholm.
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United Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
Sweden
Oland
Harrison Ryan
Stockholm
Company A Home After Two Weeks at Summer Camp
Retorn ing to the city, Tommy B. Lae heads sixty men as Capt W Stuart Houghton praises Indiantown Gap encampment. The 1938 training featured sweltering weather and extensive field maneuvers, with Company A demobilizing at the State Armory after the train special carried units 1, and M of the 112th Infantry.
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Lhe
Tommy B. Lae
W. Stuart Houghton
Indiantown Gap
Houghton
Company
Cony
Debele
State Armory
112Th Infantry
Poison mystery in Michigan sickens six, health dept reports
The Michigan health department opened temporary headquarters in Owosso after two more people fell ill from a strange disease already responsible for six child deaths. Gilbert Vogelpohl, 18, was hospitalized with infection symptoms and a woman patient remained under observation. Health Commissioner Don W. Gudalunst cautioned that more may have mild attacks and advised eating only cooled fruits vegetables and especially meats until the mystery is solved.
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United Press
Owosso
Mich
Aue
State Health Department
Gilbert Vogelpohl
Owossa
Owossa Hospital
Algo
Don W. Gudalnunst
No Decisions 10 Guide Jurist in Big Test Case
Harrisburg reports that Judge Paul N. Schaeffer’s rulings on who leads the grand jury inquiry into Gov. Earle’s administration raise unprecedented questions. Rep. Cohen and Shelley’s team see no direct precedents, and the case could set a new path in American law as the parties await further rulings and possible appeals.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
War
Paul N. Schaeffer
Legislative Committee
Dauphin County
Grand Jury
Herbert B. Cohen
D. York
Nouse Committee
Grand
George H. Earle
Carl B. Shelley
Schaeffer
Cohen
Uabie
Shelley
Charles J. Margiotti
Ther
Edward Friedman
Schaefer
House
State Supreme Court
New Deal Test in Kentucky Senate Primary
Kentucky Democrats hold primary voting to pick nominees for the U S Senate marking a clear test of the New Deal’s popularity. Incumbent Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley faces Governor Happy Chandler in a notably bitter campaign in Louisville with high regional political tensions.
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United Press
Louisville
Kentucky
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Happy) Chandler
Isaac
Big Air Circus Scheduled at Corry Sunday
Corry hosts the largest air show in city history at Lawrence Airport with stunt flying and a parachute jump. Bob Mayer and Harold Beane headline the program among a dozen visiting aircraft, including Taylor Cubs, Aeronca, Fairchilds, Stingun, and Waco.
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Pious Motors
Stinaos
Corry
Lawrence
Te City
Lawrence Thomas
Lawrence Airport
Bob Mayer
Erle Daredevil
Harold Beane
Meadville
Thin Sity
Taylor Cubs
Taylorcraft
Aeroncay
Dave
Fairchilds
Stingun
Waco
Russian Tanks Attack Japanese At Two Points
United Press reports Soviet tanks launched mass attacks at two Vladivostok area fronts while Japan countered with artillery. Moscow pressed demands for Japan to cede the disputed territory and withdraw troops before talks. Tokyo aimed for a settlement and signaled some compromise.
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United Prise
Tokyo
Siberian
Vladivostok
Russia
Japan
Terriory
Girl Is Killed at Ripley New York
Dolores Doyle 17 of Rochester N Y died in Hamet Hospital after a car crash near the New York Pennsylvania line. Four other Rochester residents were seriously injured Frank Boas 22 driver Breda Vershay 1 son Robert 14 skull fracture and Hills Hous 27. The Rochester group was returning from Chicago when a front tire blew out causing the collision with a parked truck.
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Frese
Probe Forms of Examinations in Relief Bureau
Harrisburg reporters say the Public Assistance employment board will withhold further appointments from relief service until a welfare committee inquiry clarifies the form of examinations. About 3,000 of 148,000 who competed for 5,500 jobs, 2,600 filled, are affected as lawmakers review if quizzes meet 1937 merit-based relief requirements. Rep. Shaw says examinations were too psychological and must be practical.
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RY Hnites
Harrisburg
Publc Assistance Department
Empiloyuent Board
County Assistance Boards
House Welfare Committee
William A. Shaw
J. Alles Gheny
Shaw
Corrigan Accepts Offer As Transport Flier
United Press reports Corrigan, battered by years of misfortune, will accept no early offers to act or endorse. He seeks steady flying work and said he would endorse only one or two products if no flying job comes, noting he landed a $900 airplane in Dublin after an ocean flight.
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United Pre
New York
Corrigan
Snow
Dublin
Debtor List Touts Advertising as Cash Magnet
In Camden New Jersey grocer Robert Bierbaum posted a window notice listing debtors and amounts owed after two lawsuits lingered. On the first day his plan yielded 500 dollars with others promising payments and further weeks’ terms. He hopes all pay up to keep the business open.
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United Press
Camden
N. J
Rujf
Robert Biebaum
Tony
Blerbaum
Froney
Bierbaum
Allow Blind Girl to Walk at Royal Albert Dock
United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy helped Hazel Huvut a 26 year old from the United States and her guide dog Babe after they arrived in Britain. They walked at Royal Albert Dock for a few minutes before sailing on the American Merchant. British officials refused to waive quarantine rules, so they did not disembark again.
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United Press
London
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Hazel Huvut
Bun
Babe
Otn
al Hert
England
Bude
Oil Producers Form Venango County Division
Oil city reports 75 producers forming the Venango County Division of the Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania to protest alleged excessive taxation and unfair legislation. Aimed at uniting local producers behind coordinated action, the group seeks to pressure authorities and safeguard industry interests.
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United Fresh Oil City
Venango County
Associated Petroleum Industries of
Pennsylovania
Bookie HoldUp Pair Slain by Lone Gunman in Broad Daylight
Gueaca Aug 6 Two men were shot and killed today by a gunman who halted alongside their automobile in daylight. Bruno Switaz and Leo Muszinski were identified. Muszinski, possibly a former state policeman, sat in a parked car in front of Alderman Joseph Rostenkow's home. The killer fled in another car after firing many shots from close range. Police say several witnesses described a single assailant possibly aided by accomplices. the killings tie into underworld executions targeting bookie robbers.
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United Press
Gueaca
Pollee
Bruno Switaz
Leo Muszinaki
Muszinski
Joseph Rostenkow
Htr
Uevivtmar
Corry Fans Attend Game at Cleveland
Corry fans plan to attend the Cleveland game Sunday afternoon between the Cleveland Ta dluns and New York Yankees. Erie Railroad officials expect heavy passenger traffic with trains carrying fans from Corry and other nearby places to the city for the event.
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Corry
Cleveland
Kean
Mater
Curry
New York Yankees
Erie Railroad
Injuries Fatal In Erin As Auto Strikes Pedestrian
A man named Michael Buena died after being struck at an intersection by a car driven by Georgy J. Winnen of West Philadelphia. The accident occurred at night, an inquest is planned, and the injured were treated in hospital. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s campaign outreach notes include a gold United States membership card.
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Erin
Michael Buena
Wied
Georgy J. Winnen
Westeyglla
Railroads Seen Rebounding Amid Rate Changes and Wage Pacts
Roger Babson argues railroads will recover from a June slump as freight car loadings rise from 500000 to 600000 and higher revenues from a rate increase and fare boosts. He notes wage cuts threaten jobs while unions fight for pay, forecasting a potential prosperity period if traffic and loadings improve.
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Yale
Imereaaings
Rail unions face wage concessions amid feather bedding fears
Forty years of work stoppages loom as rail unions may accept a wage cut of 6 to 7 percent to cut payroll costs by over 10 million annually. The change aims to curb feather bedding by eliminating pay for hours not worked, but critics warn of broader industry impact. (Continued page two)
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