Government mobilizes drought relief and repairs urged
Reports from Washington and local officials describe Hoover directing relief efforts from his camp with governors of drought hit states to coordinate aid. County aid for Columbus Avenue repairs is discussed as state highway officials struggle with detours and dangerous street conditions. Dozens of cases of damaged vehicles and hazardous holes prompt calls for early paving and oiling of routes.
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Hoover
Columbus Avenue
East Smith Street
Alexander
Kincaid
Brie
This
Pinher
Charles R. Davis
Corty
Columbia Avenue
State Highway Department
Ool
Afridi Tribesmen Threaten Peshawar Front
Reinforced British troops guard Peshawar as Afridi tribesmen threaten an advance toward the city. Royal Air Force bombings harass tribal territory while defensive measures mount around the frontier town. Encroaching groups are reported near Sheikh Mobi and Surdeai as reinforcements arrive.
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Kniten
Peshawar
India
Royal Air Force
Landi
Peshwawar
Mir Afridi
Sheikh Mobi
Surdeai
Governor calls for more city aid in new session
Governor Pisher urged liberal funding for city streets and rural roads in a letter to Senator Kitte, saying no funds are available for extending Columbus Avenue this year. Senator Kitts and Assemblyman John H. King are expected to push a new bill, criticizing Harrisburg for taxing streets without provision for maintenance.
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Kitte
Columbus
Pisher
Kitts
John H. King
Harrisburg
Revolver Kills Well Known Erse Youth
David McBrier aged 17 of 306 West Sixth street was accidentally shot at the Half Moon ranch Jackson Wyoming and died Friday night. His mother had just died. he was with Jack Clemens on the visit to Spokane. The gun lay on a table and discharged when he reached for it. United Press report also covers a severe national heat wave with many states posting 100 plus temperatures and drought conditions intensifying across the Midwest and plains.
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David McBrier
West Sixth Street
Half Moon Ranch
Jackson
Wyo
J. N. McBrier
Spokane
McBrier Boy
Jack Clemens
Hays Clemens
Erie Guytron Works
Hays Manufacturing Co
Half Moox Ranch
McBrier
Te Ranch
Concrete Start Planned on North Corry Bridge Project
Materials and equipment ready for rapid completion. Concrete pouring on the new pavement over Columbus Avenue’s western section is set to begin early next week, possibly Monday, with Metz Construction Company subcontracting the concrete work and large mixer prepared.
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Columbus Avenue
Metz Construction Company
North Center Street
Wick's Death Blocks Suit Against Merger
In Youngstown, pneumonia and multiple deaths interrupt the billion dollar merger trial of Youngstown Sheet and Tube with Bethlehem Steel. Myron Wick Jr, the plaintiff, dies amid a series of events affecting the case. judge may allow a substitute plaintiff. Funeral services set for Monday.
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United Press
Youngstown
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Myron G. Wick
International Shores Corporation
L. A
Manchester
Sheet
Wick
David G. Jenkins
Wok
Cyrual
S. Eaton
Mager
Atrioken
Rial
Bodies still missing after Arizona flood disaster
Relief teams continue search for at least ten persons missing in flood drenched areas of Arizona and Northern Sonora. Storms have killed many and caused extensive damage as highways and rail lines suffer washouts. An Arizona Santa Fe wreck near Joseph City left two engineers dead and 20 passengers injured after trains struck washed debris in heavy rain.
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United Press
Nogales
Aris
Arizona
Sonora
Mex
Red Cross
Norgales
Ariz
Superior
Wien
Gila Bend
Joseph City
Santa Fe
Mob violence threat outlined in Payne murder case
Amarillo officials tighten security as A D Payne, who confessed to placing a bomb under his family's car seat to kill his wife and son, faces arraignment. Payne’s wife died in the blast on June 26 after years of a reportedly happy marriage. Payne was brought to Amarillo after a newspaper probe prompted his confession. No definite mob threats were heard, but officials fear an attack during transport or arraignment.
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United Press
Stennett
Tex
A. D. Payne
Amarillo
Potter County
Payne
A.D. Jr
A. D. In
Guy
Pene
Attorney Frakie Babbitt to Speak at Corry Rotary
Frakie Babbitt and his brother from this city are slated to address the Corry Rotary Club next Tuesday evening at the Hotel Corry. Babbitt, a prominent attorney from St Louis, will discuss the topic Procedure in the Federal Courts.
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Frakie Babbitt
Corry
Rotary Club
Hotel Corry
Babbitt
St. Louiis
Bomb Kills 2 in Bank at Stock Yards Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas a bank bombing at Stock Yards National Bank killed vice president F L Pelton and an unidentified bandit and injured Lynn Marshall an assistant cashier. About ten customers were inside when the blast shattered windows as the suspect demanded 10000 dollars prior to the attack.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Stock Yards National Bank
F. L. Pelton
Lynn Marshall
Pelton
Ruby Courtwright
Casino Park
Bani
Arrests on Federal Liquor Charge Continue
James Dennin Wes was arrested in this city on a federal warrant charging violation of the prohibition law. He allegedly sold and possessed at a location on First Avenue. The case follows July raids when officers could not locate Dennis. Deputy J F Austin of the U S marshal's office oversaw the arrest. Denninis appeared before Commissioner Filer and posted bail for September. Rumors suggest more arrests may follow based on evidence gathered during the raids.
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James Dennin Wes
Dennige
Flrat Avenue
Dennis
J. F. Austin
U. S. Marshal's Office
Pittsburgh
Plannigan
Deninis
Brie
Filer
BIE Cpentuties
United States Court
Tense situation in Hankow amid foreign forces dispatch
Washington reports a tense Hankow situation with martial law declared and foreign troops rushing to defend nationals. Dispatches state 150 Japanese Marines arrived, with more from Sisinghal, and 180 British soldiers are being sent to protect citizens and property. Martial law expanded from midnight to 6 pm on August 6 and border concerns persist.
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Washington
Hankow
State Department
China
Sisinghal
Slayers of Patrolman Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Mrs Trene Schroeder and W Glenn Dague were sentenced to death for the murder of Corporal Brady Paul, a state highway policeman. Judge R L Hildebrand refused new trials, execution date to be set by the governor. defense planned appeal. Schroeder would be the first woman to die in Pennsylvania's electric chair.
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United Press
New Castle
Trene Schroeder
W. Glenn Dague
Brady Paul
R. L. Hildebrand
Lawrence County
Ben Jarrett
Thomas W. Dickey
Saate Supreme Court
Schroeder
Pennsylvania
Pottsville Mine Disaster Probe Under Way After Fatal Collapse
Sixteen men were injured and seven workers killed when rock and ceiling timbers collapsed in the Gilbert mine of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company near Pottsville Pennsylvania. Company officials began a formal inquiry as rescuers and nearby miners assisted in recovering the entombed and injured workers.
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United Press
Gilbert
ST. Louis
Forest OfBrins Milne
Colt
Dale Jakson
Greater St. Louis
Lambert
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