Japan toevacuate Yangtze region amid rising war fears
Reports from Mankow and Shanghai on August 9 describe Japan halting all commerce and military moves along 1500 miles of the Yangtze as marines withdraw from Ita, consular police evacuated, and large-scale civilian departures. Brisk fighting looms near Tientsin as Chinese forces threaten, with international concessions on edge and foreign nationals taking cover.
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H.R. Ekins
United Press
Mankow
China
Japan
Yangtze River
Ita
Hungsia
Tehang
Chingking
Shaaiane
ciAstla
Ep Holdings
Tiantsin
al Tientsin Sonshd
Bunls
Shanghai
Alivanay
Thngku
Soies
Tientsin
Thinjao
Standard Oil
H. PF. Seitz
Registration Is Light In Rural Districts Push Action Nation Wide Strike
A broad nationwide strike began today affecting silk industry mills as unions organize. Workers filed to join the effort with mill cooperation possible on a basis of bargaining. Officials indicated key mills would oppose certain work actions while also planning to bar access to affected facilities. The labor mobilization aims at wage increases and improved bargaining power amid a period of industrial unrest.
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United Press Paterson
Pork al Sheiy Fobyetn Laitorsor Mills
Davi L
Gale
Merson Autoney
tovitl ein= ployers
Putefsin Mills
Congress Prepares for Adjournment Amid Budget Battles
In Washington on August 9, Senate leaders push to finish remaining measures before adjournment as House plans lag. President Roosevelt's program faces revision, with calls for a conservative approach to major goals and a near-term vote target by midmonth.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
John N. Sarner
House
Bell Chambers
Sanat Mac Jinity Lanier Aian
Burley
Hans Bent
Tie Senile
Ani
Wale
Nest
Ratisn
Tns
Rsdiy
Bandits Escape With 4000 In Monroe Theft
Two armed bandits held up Packer's Outlet Grocery warehouse in Monroe Michigan and fled south toward Toledo in a black sedan after binding three employees with ropes. The robbers escaped with an estimated 4000 dollars as police pursued them.
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Ey Unites Press
Monroe
Mich
Packer
Enly Oday and Escane
Bendits
Toledo
Heyheen
Orehouse
Special GOP Convention Considered by Leaders in 1988 Plan
United Press date from Washington reports a proposed special Republican convention to revitalize the party. The plan, outlined by Herbert Louver and others, aims to shape strategy for the 1988 campaign and emphasizes early steps and tactics. Continued on Page Two.
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United Press
Washington
Lyadeye
Tarhuey
Herbert Louver
Lory
French Warships Patrol Med Route After Attack
French warships and planes patrolled the Mediterranean lane between Marseilles and North Africa to defend merchant shipping. British and French experts examined exploded bombs from recent attacks as authorities linked a mysterious warship near the scene to Russian armament shipments to Spanish Loyalists.
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Ralph Heinzen
Paris
Mediterranean Sea
Marseilles
North Africa
Baletic Talinos
Spain
France
Trench
Yutuck- Co
Algiers
Canaris
Canar‘ig
Russia
Shilpa
Plans for Opening of Corry Schools 1937-38 Term
The Corry School Board and Education staff map plans for the 1937-38 opening at tonight’s regular meeting. Work on all buildings progresses with Summer cleaning advancing. Senior High expected to finish this week. The Hatch and Library projects near completion as renovations move to finish summer cleanup and interior construction.
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Corry Pupinc
Hos
C. H. Geiger
Ne Library
Hatch
Interiar
Roosevelt endorsement row in New York City race
Generals Copeland and Mahoney figure in a heated dispute over Roosevelt's rumored support for Jeremiah Mahoney in the New York City mayoral race. Copeland, a nomination candidate, condemns perceived White House domination of government and calls for a return to democratic governance.
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FD. R
Mahoney
New York City
Washington
Rey
S. Copeland
D. N
Roosevelt
Jeffargon Island
New York
White House
United States
Rebels Fight Among Themselves Near Madrid
Aug 9 reports say Italian troops moving toward the Trike area near Madrid clashed with Loyalist forces. Italians sighted south of Toledo near a 45 mile front, stirring Nationalist activity as a possible next drive. Tension between Italian and Spanish Nationalists cited amid unrest in Toledo and along lines toward Talavera de la Reina.
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United Press
Madrid
Diaplantes
Toledo
Talavera de Geb Rema
Jaraia
Quintuplets Suffer Colds. Visitors Barred at Nursery
Callander Ontario August news reports Dr Allan Roy Dale confirming all five Dionne quintuplets have head colds. Regular appearances canceled and visitors barred from the nursery grounds as nurses manage rain-soaked youngsters. Emilie previously faced throat issues. the group has a history of colds linked to early May birth in 1934.
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Allan Roy Dale
Emilie
Biailié
Elsaman National Head Elected at New Jersey Meeting
Howard G. Elsaman, chairman of the Pennsylvania mine control care mission, was elected president at the New Jersey convention. The Pennsylvania representative Marlin Niemeller attended, amid reports of Nazism and protests, with tense demonstrations and calls for dispersal of adherents. Elsaman hails from West Springton, Brig County, and is a known local figure.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Howard G. Elsaman
Pennsylvania Mine Control Care Mission
Vortlund
Gre
Saliing
Berl
Pennsylvania
Uslor
Nienaller
Hom
Quinl
Settle Strike at Auto Plant After 5 Days
Five day shutdown ends at Chrysler plant following worker injuries and a strike. Officials agree to investigate alleged independent union activities linked to the United Automobile Workers. Company denies union control claims amid prior strike settlement disputes.
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Petunel Bo
Chryshir Corporation
Plymouth
Association of Cayya
Feymployes
United Aut
Omobile
Chrysler
U. A. Wy
Anton
Ib Ie Ul. A. W
Census measure advances to passage in Senate debate
Washington reports Senate approval of a comprehensive census plan to enumerate the Nation as part of a broader New Deal effort to address unemployment. The proposal, backed by Senator Hugo L. Ish, would cost about 5.6 million from emergency funds and aims to organize nationwide jobless relief.
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Senate
United Press
Washington
Str. Hugo
L. Ish
Ala
Education and Labor
Harry Hopkins
Works Progress Administer
Man Electrocuted at Monaca Contacting Wire
Henry Best, 55, of New Brighton, was electrocuted today when he touched a high tension wire connected with a surface he operated for the St Joseph Lead Company in Monaca Pittsburgh area.
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Henry
Best
New Brighton
St. Joseph
Ex-Convict Confesses to 8 Year Old Attack in Brooklyn Cellar
United Frees reports Lawrence Marks a 99 year old ex convict confessed to strangling and assaulting Paula Magagna in her Brooklyn home cellar on July 81. The district attorney said a swift trial is planned with a grand jury and possibly a blue ribbon panel within a month after extensive questioning.
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United Frees
New York
Lawrence Marks
Paula Magagna
Brooklyn
William 3. X. Geoghan
Dems Maintain Sharp Gains In Rural District
In a fragmented rural district, the Democratic party shows stronger support across townships and boroughs amid ongoing registration activity. Early tallies indicate close totals between Democrats and Republicans through four days of enrollment, with party splits and Prohibition-era remnants noted.
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DEMS
Enrail
Silay
Chu
Chu Depublican Mwang
Rye Jittee Lp
Geadtor Rep
Enyolfing
Phin
Beer Gay
Cnralmert
Atuity Township
Winocrars Ih
Fevsuntinga
Erie
Kujistektion
Iti
Tear gas used to halt riot in WRIB, PA
Six young men caused disturbances in WRIB on August 9 prompting police to deploy tear gas to disperse the riot. Arrests followed on drunkenness and assault charges with two men jailed on judicious misciles and others fined.
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United Press
Wrib
Three Injured In Auto Crashes Near Erie
Three-year-old William Smith of Conneaut opened his father’s car door during a family outing at Point Gratiot on Lake Erie. A string of traffic accidents in the Erie district injured 13 people last weekend, with only one crash on Presque Isle peninsula despite heavy traffic. Juries were slight, and the Pittany family was involved in a mishap while picnicking with Dunkirk friends Laursing.
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United Press
Erie
Presque Isle Peninsula
William Smith
Conneaut
L. A. Pittany
Point Gratiot
Lake Erie
Court Battle Ahead Over Supreme Court Reform
In Johnstown on August 8, United States Senator James J. Davis warned at the Western Pennsylvania Association of Moon’s convention that the year’s congressional fight over reform of the Supreme Court is only the start of a wide legislative struggle.
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Johnstown
Supreme Court
United States
Jamies J. Davy
Frst
Western Pennsylvania Association of Moone
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