Hindenburg Lays in Memorial Tower as Heat Wave Burns Midwest
A wartime landmark funeral report from Tannenburg East Prussia describes Paul von Hindenburg laid to rest in the memorial tower, as Adolf Hitler declares him guardian of the nation’s rebirth. The event follows a grand ceremony with fife and drum as the Nazi regime frames the dead field marshal’s legacy and the path forward for Germany. Voters in West Virginia Kansas and Missouri head to polls today with Roosevelt on the ballot in shaping midterm outcomes.
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Mound Builders Once Lived Here
Unite Press reports evidence that Mound Builder Indians inhabited western Pennsylvania hundreds of years before Europeans. Donald Crutzow, state archaeologist, examined burial mounds in Erie and Crawford counties, noting their undisturbed scientific excavation. Assistants include Richard Witmey and Dale Woodruff, with a note of continuation on Page Six.
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Poison Apple Tree Probed by United Press
Millvale Pa August 7 police probe explains deadly poison apples from three local apple trees. One boy died and another was seriously ill after eating fruit. several neighbors became ill. Authorities removed the apples as investigation continues into toxic chlorige traces found in the harvest.
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RIT-RUN DRIVER Hunted in Fatal Smethport Hit and Run
Smethport police and state troopers chase a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 20 year janitor at Grange National Bank. The victim, Dolm Gahuny, was the longtime janitor of the bank. The incident occurred in Smethport, Pennsylvania, Aug 7.
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Postal Service to hire 1885 workers in major cities
Postmaster General James A. Farley announced 1,885 postal workers would be hired nationwide. Appointments take effect August 16 and target senior substitute employees. A department survey showed rising needs, with openings in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Harrisburg Reading Scranton and other offices.
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Corry to Celebrate Jubilee of Oil with Parade
Milton Crandall visiting Titusville outlines plans for the Diamond Jubilee of Oil observance in northwestern Pennsylvania. The celebration, August 24 to 27, will include the Drake West Park dedication and a mammoth parade with strong Corry participation encouraged by Rotary Club discussions and Golden Rule Club talks.
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Lloyd George Says No War For Ten Years In Europe
Paris Aug 7 United Press reports David Lloyd George England’s wartime premier told Le Petit Journal there is no danger of war in Europe for 10 years. He doubted Germany could fight and cited psychological barriers against war while noting Manchurian crisis hurt but would not kill the League of Nations.
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Once Powerful Political Czar Dies Suddenly
Atlantic City New Jersey Aug 7 William S Vare longtime Philadelphia political boss dies at his Atlantic City home aged 68 ending a Republican dynasty dating back to Matt Quay and Penrose. Vare rose with his brothers into politics in 1898, led Philadelphia, defeated Pepper and Pinchot for Senate seat in 1926 but was denied by the Senate over allegations of excessive expenditures. A 1928 stroke further weakened his grip as his machine crumbled. The death ends a storied era in party organization.
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Ex Governors Defeated in Kentucky Congressional Primaries
In Frankfort on August 7 two former governors William Fiel and Edwin P. Morrow were defeated in Kentucky congressional primaries by Fred M. Vinson of Ashland and former U S Senator John M. Robinson respectively. The widow of Congressman John Langley, Katherine Langley, was also defeated in the Seventh district. Incumbent Democratic congressmen largely renominated. Finley Hunutton withdrew in the 1st district and John Brown and Virgil Chapman faced nominations in the 6th.
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William Fiel Democrat
Edwin P. Morrow
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Fred M. Vinson
Ashland
John M. Hobinson
Katherine Langley
John Langley
Astry H. Hanay
Finley Hunutton
John ¥. Brown
Virgil Chapman
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Child killed by truck in Johnstown area incident
A Johnstown produce dealer George Hahn was held for questioning after state police said a rear wheel of his truck crushed three year old Iby Long in a small mining town near Seward Westmoreland County. N/A
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Intense Southwest Heat Bakes Regions Amid Drought
An ongoing heat wave grips the Southwest from New Mexico to Texas, with temperatures near 100 and above. Kansas City records rising highs as Emporia reports 112 degrees, while fatalities and crop damage mount across the region.
Constable Shot as He Fights Warrendale Fugitive
Constable Hacok Cunningham 39 and two companions confronted John Derzipitski, a youth wanted for questioning after escapes from Warrendale Industrial School. Cunningham fired twice. Mrs Rosie Petrovich was struck in the breast and arm, condition described as serious but stable as police rescued Cunningham from an angry mob in McKees Rocks Pennsylvania.
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Dust explosion at Derby mine kills 17 workers
United Press reports in Big Stone Gap Virginia that rescue teams recovered all 17 miners killed in yesterday’s dust explosion at the No 3 Derby mine of the Stonega Coal and Coke Company. Last bodies were found at 8 20 am today after initial fatalities this group of victims, with nine recovered overnight. US Bureau of Mines investigates origin of the blast.
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Corry Residents Unharmed In Hartstown Auto Collision
Mrs V W Graham and her nine year old daughter Mary of 80 West Frederick Street escaped injury when their car collided with another at the Routes 18 and 822 intersection in Hartstown. Frank Cook of Conneaut Lake was injured, knocked out and unconscious by shock. Lloyd Brown of Meadville drove the other car in the crash. Patrolman Jon Witherspoon investigated as the inquiry continues.
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Three Men Jailed for Passing Counterfeit Bills
Three men were jailed today in Olbarfield accused of passing bogus money. Philip Boroway, 38, and Steiney Barghardt, 28, of New York, and Sam Malnck of New Jersey, were held by state police awaiting federal authorities. They denied the charges and none had counterfeit money when arrested.
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Steedle Receives Two-Year Sentence for Ballot Fraud
Pittsburgh Aug 7 Dr Joseph Steedle a Pennsylvania state legislator was sentenced to two years in federal penitentiary for fraud in the 1953 congressional elections. Judge Schoonmaker also sentenced James J Westwood and Thomas Saunders to four months in jail with bonds set at 3599 pending appeal. Steedle, then burgess of McKees Rocks, faced charges linked to broad ballot tampering alleged five years ago as part of trials involving 107 people including State Senator James J Coyne.
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Pittsburgh
Joseph Steele
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F. P. Schoonmaier
James J. Coyne
McKees Hacks
Schoonmaker
James J. Westwoo
McKees Rocks
Thomas Saunders
Stowe Township
Paul N. Franks
Scott Township
Justice of the Peace
Cleveland
Steedle
$50 000 Still Seized In Raid On Penna Farm
Middleburg Pa Aug 7 State Liquor Control Board agents aided by State Police raided an abandoned farm two miles south of here seizing a 90 000 still described as among the largest yet taken and arresting two men Tony LaCross 45 and Charles Kroch 22 of Kulpmont under 50 000 bail each The plant had its own electric system boilers of 10 000 gallon capacity and more than 50 000 gallons of mash vats were seized nearly half a ton of dynamite was used to destroy the equipment Police said other operators fled and several men were sought
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Three States Vote For 26 House Seats
United Press previews primaries across Missouri West Virginia and Kansas as New Deal policy lines up against opposition. Key contests include Senate nominations, party power plays led by Tom Pendergast in Kansas and Meyer influence in Missouri while West Virginia pits Republican H D Hatfield against rivals. Ballots determine 26 U S House seats with dynamics shaped by Roosevelt policies and prominent figures like Truman and Cocoran.
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Water Shortage Hits Union City After Main Break
Union City faced a serious water shortage after a main break at the Shreve plant Saturday night. Restrictions are in effect, residents boil water to guard against contamination. Officials expect a brief shortage, with supplies to be restored within a few days as pumping resumes.
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School Director Hurt In Alleged Attack In Erim
Felix Shibert, school director, reportedly lost several front teeth after a nighttime stroll led to a fight with Florian Machatinski, 27, who was hospitalized with injuries from a crowd beating seen at the scene. Shibert pressed charges including assault and battery and resisting an officer.
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