Hoover Pushes Unemployment Relief Board Formation
President Hoover accelerates a new unemployment relief organization. Walter S. Gifford to chair an advisory committee of 61 diverse national leaders ready to volunteer. Gifford to oversee local relief agencies and coordinate relief efforts nationwide with no fixed funding yet planned.
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New York
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Three Drownings At Harvey's Lake Resort
Three people drowned when a row boat collided with a motor post at Harvey's Lake summer resort. Identified victims were Charles Hicks and his wife, about age 50, of Warrior Run, and 13 year old Sylvester Shoemaker, also of Warrior Run.
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Negro held after drug store hold up murder
Pittsburgh August 21 a negro suspect in the slaying of the Wall Green drug store night manager Harry Owigel during an August 4 hold up was captured after a two hour hill district pursuit. The man Legion Bedford 24 a former employee is held on suspicious person charges as investigation continues into the shooting.
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Wilkins Begins Under Sea Journey Toward Pole
Copenhagen dispatch reports Sir Hubert Wilkins commanding the submarine Nautilus on a perilous polar cruise. After ice barrier encounters and engine troubles, the vessel was towed to Plymouth for repairs, then moved to Bergen before reaching Advent Bay Spitzbergen and refueling for a long Arctic cruise.
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Former Corry SA Officer Promoted to Pittsburgh Corps
Adjutant John H Brunner formerly commanded the Corry Salvation Army district and served Oil City in a similar role. He is promoted to head the Pittsburgh corps with duties to begin on Wednesday August 26. Mrs Branney and Capt Dorothy Messenger who assisted in Corry will move to Pittsburgh.
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TWO ARMY FLIERS KILLED IN CRASH NEAR FREEPORT TEX
Freeport Texas reports two United States Army fliers killed as their aircraft struck a power line over the Brazos River and plunged into the water. Names were not released locally. The plane, troubled by engine issues, flew at about 100 feet before crashing.
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Five Best Radio Entertainments In Prime Time
Listings show NBC and CBS networks presenting musical programs including Mme Aida Laforge at 0:15, a stadium concert, Whiteman’s Bang, and Vincent Lopes Orchestra. Also scheduled is Around the Samovar and Veer telework.
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Mayor England Hurt in Mushball Playoff Game
Mayor Frank T. England sustained a severe shoulder dislocation while playing for the Kiwanis Club in a mushball playoff against the United Brethren at the fairgrounds. He toppled while attempting a quick turn near first base and is resting at home.
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Lindberghs Aim to Resume Flight to Tokio Saturday
The Lockheed seaplane carrying Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh rested on Muroton Bay in the Kuriles after engine trouble. It was towed 20 miles by the Japanese steamer Shushiru Baru. Officials hoped to repair the carburetor ashore and continue their interrupted flight to Tokio on Saturday.
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Glymer Town Picnic Draws 800 During Henry Damcott Grove
A Thursday Glymer town picnic drew over eight hundred to Henry Damcott Grove with the Goleman band providing music. Activities included penny hunts, races, and contests for all ages, many prizes, and a ball game where the Clymer Independents defeated Nameless Nine of Corry 12 to 6.
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Igenas Edwards
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Rooste Chase
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Maxine Wright
Guy Crosscut
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Havana Tightens Guard After Rebel Outbreaks
In Havana Cuba Aug 21 a heavy guard remained to avert further rebel activity after scattered shooting. Police chief Rafael Carrera said a strict search for concealed arms was ongoing and that authorities had seized 10 000 rounds of ammunition 50 rifles and many small arms. Quiet returned to Gibara and Holguin where fighting had occurred and communications were restored.
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Oklahoma oil ban prompts price demand and relief plan
United Press reports in Oklahoma City on August 21 that Gov. Murray refused offers to raise crude prices while Oklahoma oil producers seek 18 dollars per barrel and a lifting of martial law. Texas Company signals price rise to 70 cents, and two independent firms request an executive order to seize crude from Oklahoma City field wells to avert refinery shutdowns and massive losses.
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Albino fawn among two fawns seen near Corry woods
Paul Aikens and Virgil Hotch Kiss reported a rare sight near Oxbow Hill southwest of Corry. They saw an old doe with two fawns, one pure albino, in the woods at close range, the white fawn drawing special attention as albinism is uncommon. The deer paid little heed to the observers.
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Corry jurors drawn for October civil court term
Corry residents named to the juror panel for the October term of court were announced by Jury Commissioners Horace Beil and Frank Hart. Eighty four jurors were drawn. prothonotary James B. Yael expects 100 to 900 cases and possible aid from Erie judges.
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Soviet Church in Russia Struggles to Survive Under Lenin Rules
In a Paris dispatch Jack Howard reports that the Russian Orthodox Church survives only in faded form as the young reject faith and religious life fades. Priests mingle with the proletariat in factories while many clergymen become beggars or peddlers. Continued on Page Six.
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Band From St. Joseph's Home Plans Erie Diocese Concert Tour
The St. Joseph's Home band directed by W. S. Owen departs for a nine day tour through the Erie diocese. They will visit Titusville for an evening concert at St. Titus church then stop in Erie for a Saturday August 29 concert, possibly at City Park. Accompanying officials include Rt. Rev. Magt. P. M. Cauley and several clergy and music figures.
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Sheriff Officials Announce License Forms for Firearms
Secretary of the Commonwealth Beamish announced today that license forms for carrying firearms under the Green Mountain act will be mailed to sheriffs and police chiefs. The act takes effect September 4. Dealers must license, keep duplicate sales records, pay a $10 license fee, and owners of small firearms pay 25 cents for a permit. Hunters with existing licenses will receive permits to carry concealed firearms without an extra fee. Reports of sales must be sent to authorities.
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Inefficiency in Cities Drives Massive Crime Costs
Washington dispatch reports the Wickersham commission in its 18th study estimates crime costs above a billion dollars yearly, with varied itemized figures and calls for further investigation. It cites federal and local spending on criminal justice, Prohibition enforcement, and racketeering as key factors, urging overhauls of criminal codes to reduce public cost. A separate note on Duke surgery references an upcoming operation.
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