Hull warns no middle ground in autocracy democracy clash
Secretary Cordell Hull declares in a radio address that nations cannot live with one half force and one half peace. He warns a global clash between autocratic powers and democracies could trigger a disaster, asserting the United States will ally with those upholding democratic principles and peaceful processes. The speech marks one of his most significant foreign policy pronouncements, urging small nations there is no isolation from world troubles.
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Hobart C. Montee
United Ress
Washington
Cordell Hull
Europe
Hull
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
United States
Special anti graft probe session stalls reform in relief aid
Harrisburg August 17 The special anti graft probe legislature in recess continues to September 6 blocking further relief department appointments amid a Democratic majority caucus. Senate house concur in adjourning county tax sales to September 30 pending a tax penalty abatement bill. A joint three senator three representative commission to probe horse racing information services will be named later this week. The Warle graft charges investigation will expand during recess with hearings postponed until state supreme court rules on constitutionality of the special legislation.
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Morey J. Potter
Harrisburg
State Public Assistance Department
Civil Service
House
Senate
Assistance
Senate House
Herbert B. Cohen
Warle
State Supreme Court
Dauphin County Grand Jury
Potato Blight Strikes In This District Beaverdam Beaverdam district reports heavy potato losses amid damp nights and rain
Dreaded potato blight has moved into southeastern Pennsylvania and the Beaverdam and Eigin districts south of the city. Farmers report heavy damage to crops and spraying is emphasized with sufficient power for sprayers. Other crops benefit from the rain though corn retarded in some areas.
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Pennsylvania
Beaverdam
Eigin
Inhia
Ithleas
Hines Faces 27 Year Term in Major Racketeering Case
New York August 17 District Attorney Thomas J Dewey told a Supreme Court jury he seeks a 27 year prison term for James J Hines 61 a Yonkers district leader as part of the Dutch Schultz money racket case. Dewey described Hines as a key conspirator aiding a monopoly racket that operated from 1931 to 1937 under political protection. Hines defended himself as involved in a political fight and arrived early amid attention from seated women observers.
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Er Wed
New York
Thomas J. Dewey
Supremes Court
James J. Hines
Yaminany
Dutch Schull
Hines
Dewey
Poitiea
Hies
Bourk
Prisoner Freed After Excess Imprisonment Claim
Aug 17 in Erie Judge W Heber Dithtion signed an order releasing Prink Pampos who contended he served three years beyond his term at Western Penitentiary. The mis was transferred from Fre gounty in 1920 to 2 tor 10 year term amid the claim of excess confinement.
Jurist Will Hold Stand In Grand Jury Probe
Harrisburg Aug 17 United Press reports Judge Paul N. Schuefter refused to vacate his order convening a grand jury to investigate graft charges against the Warle administration. He argued laws to throttle the inquiry are unconstitutional and void in a two paragraph reply to a House investigation petition seeking a writ of prohibition. The Democratic jurist said his reason rests on earlier opinions urging the inquiry proceed.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Beyks
Paul N. Schuefter
Penny Yardw Supreme Court
Warle
House
Appelate Court
Dauphin County
Seven Die In West Coast Air Crashes Near San Diego
A naval inquiry investigated three bombing privateers that killed seven crewmen and wounded four near San Diego. Victims include Lt. Clarence F. Kasparek and Henry Boechmann, among others. Two crashes involved a twin motored patrol bomber in San Diego Bay during night landing practice ahead of a mass flight to Coco Solo.
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United Press
San Dingo
Cal
San Diego
B. T. McKenzie
Portiasid
Oregon
Radionan
Clarence F. Kasparek
Odell
Neb
Henry Paul Boechmann
Dayton
Donald Pay Smith
Des Moines
Ralph Thomas Carter
Michael F. Moseivki
Viation
Pensacola
Wla
Frank Freeman
Oakland
Aviation
Freeman
Coco Salo
Panama
McHenzie
Smith
Carter
Moscitici
Three Place
Rosedale
Earle Flight to South America Attacked in Harrisburg
Gov George Earle faces criticism over using a state owned $15 000 Stinson cabin plane for a Latin American vacation tour with his wife and a police pilot Capt A A Banks paying all costs. A 10 000 mile flight was questioned by Sen G Marion Quiett and Edward Prenlergast as secretary. Constitutional questions about the Little NRA auto sales regulation will be argued in Dauphin County Court on September 15.
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Earle
South America
United Press
Harrisburg
George H. Marle
Harle
Stinson
A.a.banks
G. Maion Qwiett
Tioga
Republican National
Dauphin County
Dairy official addresses Rotary on New York milk issue
Robert Payne of Jamestown New York spoke to twenty three members and one guest William Elliott of Philadelphia at the Rotary Club dinner. Payne tied to the New York Dairy Association outlined milk handling including pasteurization and transport, presenting an illustrated lecture from consumer and dairyman viewpoints. During business, members voted to hold a picnic next Wednesday at Panama Rocks replacing the regular meeting, inviting members and families.
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Robert Payne
Jamestown
William Elliott
Philadelphia
Rotary Club
Payne
New York Dary Association
Instake
New York
Panama Rocks
Dr Hess to Speak at Memorial Unveiling Service
Dr Ehner Hess, World War veteran and renowned life surgeon, will address the unveiling ceremony for an addition to the monument at Pine Grove Cemetery. The Barre granite memorial honors Civil War veterans buried in Cosmet City vicinity with a dedicatory program and Corry band musical segment planned.
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Ehner Hess
Jason C. Smith
Pine Grove Cemetery
Barre
Smith
Hhe
Tak
Stim Dy
Hess Las
Corry
Finish Paving at Pine Grove Cemetery
The Pine Grove cemetery completed paving under the new improvement program. A large wide driveway was built in the eastern section connecting with existing drives, providing entrance and exit to the new developed block. The circular drive was resurfaced where concrete was worn. Baldwin Brothers Construction Company completed the project.
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Pine Grove
Baldwin Brothers Construction Company
Rain and Cooler Weather End Humid Spell in Pa
Rainy and cooler conditions were forecast as a humid spell eased tonight in western Pennsylvania. A light breeze helped slightly but temperatures hovered around the 80s with sticky, muggy air. showers were expected and storms near Corry caused crops minor damage while Pittsburgh and surrounding areas awaited more rain.
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Ovat
Corry
Wattebure
Roosevelt to Canada Talk and King Bridge Visit
President Roosevelt plans a Canada trip to deliver a talk in Kingston Ontario and join Prime Minister Mackenzie King in dedicating a bridge at the Thousand Islands before returning to Hyde Park. He continues his primary purge theme against conservative Democrats and signals more names may be added to the list of betrayers of the New Deal.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Kingstoi
Ont
Queens College
Hyde Park
Mackenzie King
Sen
Millard
Tydings
John O'Connor
D. N
Georgia
Waller George
D. Ga
Phillip Morris Visitor Johnny Morris in Corry Tour
The Phillip Morris cigarette radio programme emissary Johnny Morris Jr visited Corry during an eastern tour from Warren to Erie. He travels with a motorcycle escort, meeting thousands and greeting by local residents at the Hotel Corry. His appearance coincides with national broadcasts aired Tuesdays Fridays and Saturdays.
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Phillip Morris
Johnny Morris, Jr
Phillip Morris Cigarettes
Warren
Erie
Johnny
Phillip
Morris
Wat & Visitor
Hlumber
Corry
Bombing of Changsha Kills and Wounds 400
Hong Kong reports that 400 people were killed or wounded when 18 Japanese planes bombed Changsha, capital of Hunan province, along the Siang Jiang river about 100 miles south of Hankow. The Central News Agency says the raiders dropped 100 bombs into crowded streets.
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Hong Kong
Changsha
Hunana
Siang-Kiang River
Hankow
War Veterans Arrive in Scranton for State Legion Meet
Hundreds of World War veterans and wives gathered in Scranton for preconvention celebrations ahead of the 20th annual three day state American Legion meeting. The city wore flags and lights as 40 and 8 banners appeared and impromptu rallies formed. Department Commander William F. Smith of Punxsutawney prepared for the sessions starting tomorrow morning, with over 100000 Legionnaires and auxiliary members expected to attend.
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United Press
Scranton
American Legion
William F. Smith
Punxautawney
Auxiliary
Corry Cyclist Hurt In Crash
Corry cyclist Wil lon MacLees of Bash South street sustained a severe gash in the back of his neck and bruises when a motorcycle skidded on wet pavement en route to the city from Findley Laie last evening. He was taken to Corry hospital by Harry Wilcox where several stitches were needed before he was returned home. The motorcycle was badly wrecked in the crash at the curve south of the Cutting curves.
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Lae Muunuyel
Findley Laie
Willon MacLees
Bash South Street
Corry Hospital
Harry Wilcox
MacLees
Tragic Brook Street Shooting Leaves Three Dead
Mrs Betty Stewart remains in critical condition after a noon shooting on Brook Street. John Holland killed his sister Mollie Taylor and then shot himself. Police say Holland believed Mollie plotted to poison him. Bodies were moved to Davison Funeral Home for private services.
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Betty Stewart
Brook Street
Corry Hospital
Mary
Mollie) Taylor
John Holland
Stewart
Holland
Sis
Davison
Neal
Neal Hone
John D. Phenigan
Oddy
Hta
Taylor
Flanigan
Guffey Letter Declared Violation of Federal Law
The Senate Campaign Investigating Committee said a letter allegedly signed by Senator Joseph F. Guffey soliciting Democratic campaign contributions in Pennsylvania violated federal criminal code. The committee will refer action upon Guffey’s return from Europe in September.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Jettar
Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Gurtay
Europe
United 1 Brain
Retailers Hope for Pickup in the Year Ahead
Merchants across the county largely expect a substantial pickup in business for the rest of the year, according to a 4 million wholesale survey. Positive sentiment and expectations of improved sales pace are widespread amid uncertain conditions.
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Uuyon
York
Busine
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