William Smith New Commander State Legion
William Smith elected new state commander of the American Legion at York after a close contest with another candidate from West Pittston. Other officers named include Rastor Vito Commander Frank Gwynn Centralia Commander J G Guest and Gilas A Waddell Western Vice Commander. Delegates backed resolutions opposing age discrimination in industry and urged inviting John J. Pershing to Gettysburg anniversary events while calling for tighter veterans loan interest protections.
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United Press
York
State Department
Nati Levin Organization
National Legionnaire
Department
Lewis charges Dems fail with party pledges
United Press reports from Washington on August 21 note Jonn y Lewis escalates his split with the New Deal by warning the Democratic party cannot keep campaign pledges. He cites Labor’s party push and a possible third party maneuver as signs of a governmental test, while outlining a broader purge of Labor influences in its setup. The piece also mentions future plans for September and changes in leadership within the Labor movement.
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United Press
Washovoton
Jonny Lewis
New Deal
Democratic Party
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Congress
Labor
NanzPartis
Leazne
Lewis
Leagié
George L. Berry
Polly Ant
Try Bar Meales
Ihages
Senate
Yaceway
Dems Clash in Senate Over Roosevelt Court Plan
In Washington on August 21 amid party strife Sen Burton K. Whale D Mont and Sen Joseph F. Guffey D Pa taunted and clashed with Sen O Mahoney Wy over President Roosevelt Court plan. O Mahoney denounced Guffey and urged removing him from the Democratic leadership amid bitter exchanges and sharp accusations.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Sen
Burton K. Whale
Mont
Mahoney
Pebely O'Mahoney
Josephy F. Guffey
Nbhb
Roosevelt
Tsay
O'Mahoney
Gulfey
Democratic Party
Air Circus Promises Thrills At Corry Corry Airport Show
Lawrence airport on top of city hill hosts the first air circus in Corry. Miss Helen Berry of Toledo and Henry Langen of Turtle Creek are parachute jumpers while Lawrence Thomas, owner of the airport, expects ten visiting ships and a full afternoon of flights, parachute drops, and aerial stunts with a nominal spectator charge.
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Lawrence
Lhw
Wenal Pro Ziaot
Helen Erry
Toledo
Ohio
Henry Langen
Turtle Creak
Flelu
Tell Hag
Lee Country
Langer
Aynonamans
Pittsburgh
Liwrenes Thomas
Fom Sis
Thomas
Corry Thie
Dorthwestern Pennsylvania
Youth Held for Stealing Auto in Union City
James Ersnine, 25, of Union City, was held for the grand jury after a hearing before Alderman Neil Robbins for appropriation of an automobile. He was arrested at Albers Blogs, a local druggist, on Thursday evening after taking tar from the rear of the Ford garage. He returned to Union City Friday, was arrested by Chief of Police Mazer, and arraigned to hold for the grand jury.
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James Ersnine
Union City
Neil Robbins
Erskine
Ford
Mazer
Brie County
Tle
Saly Jiotur Iy Mennayl
Yania
Chie Ahdad
Cane
Charles Paterson
Leon
Ind
Sumilo
Nathan Kieln
Pant Warelay
Hriv
Pennsylvania
Rlioni Police Department
J MW Barnes
Buri
Mr Haugh
City
J. Schoenfield
Charli Mullen
P. W. Mathias
Charles Sorok
Aarelay
Emerson
Klein
Lyle Orr
Major New Deal Laws Face Possible Late Session
The first session of the 75th Congress ends amid a wreckage of major New Deal legislation. Roosevelt faced with opposition may address the public in fireside chats while Democrats broach party harmony. A national debt and deficit reflect fiscal strain as Congress adjourns with scattered support for his proposals.
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Roosevelt
Lyle C. Wilson
Jtasution
MU Roosevelt
Joseph F. Guffey
Sen
Burtoni
Wheeler
Mont
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Howard R. Burke
Congress
Star Route To Operate From Erie To Warren
The Erie Renay division will drop trains 568 and 303 and inaugurate star routes from Erie to Warren to serve postal patrons. Postmaster Sullivan was absent. progress updates were unavailable though preliminaries began weeks ago. A star route to Warren is planned with a departure around mid-morning and a return by mid afternoon.
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Erie Renayy Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irle
Warren
James P. Sullivan
Gaetap Willeave
Mid-Stlernoon
Five youths injured in Meadville head on crash near Lake Mead
Corry youth Merle Besson among five injured in a head-on collision near the Lake Mead road, with four others hurt. Merle Besson is reported in serious condition due to brain contusions and possible internal injuries. The crash blocked routes 6 and 49 as emergency crews tended to the injured and transported them to nearby hospitals. Witness John Hank described the moments after the Campbell vehicle struck the Meadville bound car, with both drivers and several passengers found injured at the scene.
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William Dragasayne
Bivith Alte
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Finnin Doneussina
Merle Besson
Corry
Braken
Moyd
Campbell
Miles Oviatt
Adamsville
Chouk
Puuwuts
Jannings
Jennings Amd Christie
Gutomosite
Bain
Adamayske
Dragoseyac Aml Besson
John Hank
South Main Street
Adpmaville Machine
Jyead
Meadville
Meadville, laWsing
Fittsburgh Rus
Three Held In Chicago Nurse Assault and Slaying Case
Chicago police announce arrests after a nurse at Chicago Hospital was slain and a second nurse assaulted. Authorities say a suspect fled via a fire escape, leaving a bloody scene and prompting a major investigation. Named defendants include Charles Paterson and others. bail set for two defendants as hearings loom.
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Chicago
Au. YI
Anil
Ite Ghitaga Hospital
Anna Kuch
Niny Nonths
Florence Palarywski
Miss Kuehta
Palmowskis
Bus overturns injuring eight near Allen Michigan
A Greyhound transport bus carrying 30 passengers skidded into a culvert near Allen Michigan today and overturned injuring the driver and seven passengers. Authorities reported eight people injured with serious conditions for the driver and several riders. The crash disrupted traffic as emergency crews responded and investigated the cause.
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Jonesville
Mich
Greyhound Transport
Allen
End Strikes at Harrisburg Textiles Resume Operations
Aug 21 report states Harrisburg textile mills with 18,000 workers will restart Monday under a union agreement. Sidney Hintman of New York, president of the textile workers organizing committee, signed a truce with CIO unit officials and smaller silk and rayon companies. Negotiations ended a strike that had halted production.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jay By & Union Company
Sidney Hintman
New York
CIO
Hundreds of Fires Reported As Battle Rages Over Shanghai
Japanese air bombardment on the Shanghai Nanking railway area escalates as Chinese reinforcements pour in. Navy ships bombardments, ruins, and heavy fighting flood the city. Reports claim 90,000 Chinese troops push against Japanese landings. American casualties noted. Continued on Page Two.
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Peiping
Nanko
Forth
Shanghai
HW. A. Ekim
United Press
Shanchai
Shanghai-Nanking
Giamim
Tio
Yangtsetido
Yinehny
Ani Poolume
Bumazu
Frederiti
Piigoul
Augustii
Shamghael
Nomen
Davis
Ness Lee
Hongiew
Oil City Child Killed by Auto
Oil City Pa Aug 21 A four year old girl Jacqueline Jean Delinder darted into the highway crossing in front of a Nurse’s car driven by Charlotte Critchlow. The child suffered fatal injuries as the skull was fractured in the collision.
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Oil City
Charlotte Critchlow
Ilrsé
Jacqueline Jean
Delinder
Vara
Erie Woman Ends Life by Gas Inhalation
In Tri, Pa Aug 21 a distraught 48 year old Erie woman Mrs Floyd W Pate son widow ended her life by inhaling gas in her home bathroom after years separated from her husband. Brother-in-law John Bandun found the body after a neighbor summoned him.
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Floyd W. Pateson
John Bandun
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