New Code for Retailers Sound Warning on State Bonds
Roosevelt frowns on currency inflation as 40 dead and heavy property loss from a coast hurricane push totals toward $16 million. Flooding hits Norfolk, Washington, Philadelphia. Crescent Limited wreck, 13 injured, engine crew killed. Roosevelts aides discuss fiscal affairs and public works financing while planning treasury enforcement of a gold embargo.
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Deportation May Result In Charges
Attorney General Wms A Schnader held that the deportation of a group to West Sige ves Suargeaite could trigger charges. The opinion suggests actions by the department may lead to formal proceedings and potential legal steps.
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Spring Creek Youth Faces Many Charges
Police hold Glenn Hall a 3 year old suspect in a spree described as brazen and wide ranging. Investigators say he used allegedly stolen Texas plates and posed as a distributor of chicken tonic to raid farms and poultry houses in Dus section. He faces auto theft and chicken theft charges plus related larcenies linked to a Erie filling station robbery last winter. Continued on page five.
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Labor Day Celebration Plans Advance in City Park
Veterans of Foreign Wars committees announce rapid progress for the Labor Day event in City Park. The program begins with a 10 a.m. parade through the business district, then a big barbecue, pet and doll contests, races, an amateur vaudeville contest, greased pole and pig activities, and music by the Corry High School band. Booths, concessions, and water activities are planned, with further features to be announced.
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Free Suspect Held for Dual Girard Murder
Dispatches from St Faull report the release at large of Lloyd M Geisel 43 Massillon who had been picked up for questioning in the murder of Albert and Johanna Beigert a brother and sister. Police said Geisel and two witnesses linked his role to the killings near Portland Oregon and the case remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Reach Agreement On Wheat Price
London August 25 The international wheat conference reconvened to revise the recovery price basis for a world agreement. A recalculated 12 guilders per quintal equates to about 63.08 cents per bushel or 84 cents in depreciated dollars. An advisory wheat board will meet at 9 p.m. and the full conference at 9:30 p.m. to affix signatures.
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Cuba Moves to Erase Machado Era and Set Elections
Cuba's revolutionary government acts to purge Machado regime remnants, dissolve Congress, and reestablish the 1901 constitution. De Cespés and officials prepare to issue orders, with provincial offices declared vacant. elections are planned for February 20, 1924, and May 20 terms reset in stroke of formalities.
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State to vote on 85 million in 3 bond issues
Harrisburg reports approval of three state bond issues totaling 85 million dollars for November. The largest 50 million would fund a soldiers bonus, 25 million for relief works this biennium, and 10 million for toll bridges. If approved, legislators would face about 15 million in carrying costs for the 1957 biennium.
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Hold Man in Shooting of Boys in Orchard
A Versailles township man was held for grand jury action on a charge of felonious shooting after a group of boys in his yard was shot. Ernest Miller allegedly fired, wounding eight year old James Ayers who was in a pear tree. two brothers, Billy and another, were nearby as the incident occurred. Police and investigators gathered details at the scene in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on August 25.
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Freight wreck at Dunkirk halts railroad traffic today
A freight train derailment near Dunkirk blocks main line traffic this morning. Officials report cars piled at the station and a temporary halt to three-track service, with rescue and cleanup crews on site. No injuries reported at this stage.
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Five Die In Head On Collision At Grooms Landing
A Pennsylvania Railroad special train and an automobile collided head on at Grooms Landing near Columbia Pennsylvania killing five people and seriously injuring a sixth. The dead include John Gilbert 21 and his wife 17 both of Columbia and their four month old son John Gilbert Jr. Margaret Greenawelt 17 of Columbia Henrietta Hil 21 Morrisdale and Doyle Hewitt 21 Morrisdale the sixth occupant of the car. William Melsenbach 42 of Columbia died of a heart attack while rushing to the scene. The car was hurled 100 feet into the Susquehanna River. Train crew members rescued Hewitt and pulled bodies from wreckage after using a borrowed boat to reach the submerged auto.
City Moves To Advance Center Street Paving
City officials seek to pave South Center Street to Pinchot Road Lindsey Hollow this fall. Mayor Frank T England plans a conference with District Engineer Kinney of Franklin next Tuesday to push the project. Assemblyman John H King’s absence postponed this week’s meeting and rural road work along the city line was completed last week. Mr and Mrs W F Gibson hosted guests in Jamestown yesterday.
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Revised code sets hours and pay for retailers nationwide
Washington Aug 25 A revised code for 1.5 million stores employing 5 million workers was finalized for submission to President Roosevelt. It prescribes 40 hour weeks for long time stores and sets minimum wages by city size with a southern state reduction. The code aims to curb cut throat competition and regulate advertising and hours under the Recovery Act.
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Sharon Depositors Share in Distribution
Philadelphia Aug 25 Depositors of the Dollar Title and Trust Company of Sharon will receive a second payment of 10 percent totaling 45066.70 September 1. Dr William D Gordon state secretary of banking announced today. The bank had 1720 depositors and liabilities of 45072098, closed November 13 1980.
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Lehman Signs Death Penalty For Kidnapping
Governor Herbert Lehman signed a bill establishing death as the maximum penalty for kidnapping, announced from Albany today. The action marks a strict enforcement stance, aligning state law with harsh penalties to deter abductions.
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Living Costs Advance But Still Below 1932
New York Aug 26 United Frese reports living costs for wage earners show a steady rise since April but remain below 1932 levels. Dairy sugar and fuel figures hint at higher costs. July data indicate rates around two percent above June though overall budgets still strain.
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Lancaster Man New Commander of State Legion
Lancaster man Messner was unanimously elected state commander of the Pennsylvania American Legion at the annual state convention in Philadelphia. General Smedley D. Butler withdrew from consideration after a draft controversy. Delegates debated a proposed amendment to allow a state director to appoint officials, with voters set to decide in November.
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