Soviet Note Deepens Grief Over East West Tension
Secretary Hull to confer with President Roosevelt over a Soviet rejection of linking Moscow to the Communist International. The note denies Soviet officials control of the International and disavows the 1933 agreement with Litvinov. The State Department weighs possible consequences to diplomatic ties while avoiding a rupture.
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Hobart C. Montee
United Press
Washington
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
America
Soviet
Russia
Communist International
State’ Department
Third
Internason
International
Maxim Litvinov
Bullitt
State Department
Change in Senate Rule on Debate Is Expected
President Roosevelt said 72 million dollars in benefits for the aged widowed mothers and crippled children would be held up for months due to Huey P. Long's filibuster. Fiscal experts seek funds to finance the program while the machinery for administration is set up and congress meets in January. Senate Leader Robinson signaled a move in January to change the time hard rule on unlimited debate. In Corry, Tuesday's registration boosted party balance with 1350 Republicans and 1245 Democrats, total 2621 over three days. Republicans rising to 196 and Democrats to 100 around the period. The high late registration marks a shift after initial days.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Huey P. Long
Congress
Long
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Corry
Longs Louisiana dictatorship under House inquiry
United Press report summarizes an upcoming House elections investigation into Huey Long and his Louisiana regime. Spearheaded by Joseph Burns, the inquiry may name allies and foes, with broader powers to appoint investigators and select topics as deemed reasonable and valuable.
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United Pras
Washington
Sen
Huey
House
Louisiana
Repubiis
Speaks
Joseph Burns
Long
UN Bn
Wattsburg Fair Opens Today Admission 25 Cents
Wattapurgs big second annual fair opens this afternoon with fair weather and strong turnout. Merchants and businessmen visit the exposition as grounds are thronged. Fair officials promise one of the best entertainment programs in years with larger and better exhibits. The expo will run through Friday with expected large crowds. General admission is 25 cents, correcting prior advertising.
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Wattapurg
Italian Ethiopian Crisis at a Glance
Today developments in the Italian Ethiopian crisis. Reports from Santa Margherita and Bolzano note cabinet meetings under war conditions. London discusses with the Spanish ambassador, while Vienna reports Hitler moving toward Austro German rapprochement amid mounting tensions.
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Santa Margherita
Italy
Mar
Bolzano
London
An Posicion al Gibraithr
Vienna
Adolf Hitler
Moffett resigns as U S Housing Administrator
President Roosevelt accepts James A. Moffett's resignation as Federal Housing Administrator effective September 1. The move ends months of speculation as Moffett returns to California to rejoin Standard Oil of California, where he was a vice president before taking the housing post.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
White House
Washington
Roosevelt
James A. Moffett
Moffett
Stuart MacDonald
Missour
California
Standard of Company of California
Mr. Roosevelt
Federal Housing Administration
Complete Sewer Plan Figures
City Engineer Nf Dickson and staff finish final estimates for the storm sewer construction to be submitted to City Council next Wednesday evening at 8.00. The session may decide on advancing the proposed program as engineers completed a field survey of the sewer route.
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Nf. Dickson
Hanis
Dickson
Kingfish to Attend Reunion in Penna
S Senator Huey P Long will address the ninth annual Long family reunion in Pennsylvania on a Saturday afternoon. The all day picnic at Long's Grove between Myerstown and Stoudsburg is expected to draw more than 500 attendees.
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Unueg
Wren
Myarstown
U.S
Huey P. Long
Long Family of
Pennsylvania
Kingfish
Long's Grove
Myerstown
Stoudinburg
Guns Seized In Probe Of Westwood Murder Case
Pittsburgh August 28 Squire James J Westwood and Constable Tin Drexler jailed on murder charges vow to defend themselves. Detectives seized two revolvers during a Robinson township home visit and say the weapon calibres may be 32 or 32.90. The Westwood home had been owned in Mrs Westwood's name. Westwood maintains innocence amid ongoing investigation.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
James J. Westwood
McKees Rocks
Tin Drexler
Allegheny County
Westwood
Drexler
Squire
Martha
Walter Monaghan
Moses Rocks
Michael Matsey
Jer
Robinson Township
Selzuit
Sergeant Abbey of Co. Hurt in Fall at Camp War Games
At Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania on August 28 Sergeant Guy Abbey, 48, of Corry, Pennsylvania, tripped on barbed wire and struck his head on a stone during war games, suffering a four inch laceration. He lay in the field about an hour before transport to the field hospital. Abbey was among more than 17,000 troops engaged in the maneuvers last night.
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Abbey OF
CO. Ai
United Press
Indiantown Gap
Guy Abbey
Corry
Abbey
Conference on PWA Friday called off in Pa
Major William Gravel acting director cancelled planned meetings with city officials and state districts due to workload. Sessions were to be held in Philadelphia Lancaster Altoona Pittsburgh Williamsport Scranton. PWA state HQ urged federal funds applications by Sept 7 to meet Washington approval deadline.
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Board of Education
Wits
Works Progress Administration
William J1. Gravel
Ele
Gravell
Philadelphia
Burrisburg
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Williamsport
Scranton
Pub Works Administration
PWA
Harris
Plan Examinations for Liquor Store Vacancies
The Liquor Control Board announced plans for competitive exams for vacancies in the administrative and store divisions. About 23 percent of positions are open, including 125 enforcement agents, with salaries from 900 to 2100 dollars yearly. Jobs range from janitors to store clerks, with details in information circulars at liquor stores. Applications close September 1 and exam dates will be set soon, conducted by the Department of Public Instruction.
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Filihg
Liquor Control Board
Rmber
Department of Public Instruction
Markets at a Glance Sharp unsettled trading across sectors
Stocks irregular and quiet with curb stocks and Chicago shares showing tepid activity. Bonds weak, call money at 4 and 1 per cent. Dollar firm in foreign exchange. Grains slide, wheat down fractionally, corn and oats lower, rye uneven. Cotton and rubber mixed, silver at New York 85.5 cents, Montreal figures largely unchanged.
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United Press
Chicago
New York
Montreal
Rumor puts 60 killed in Ethiopian raid reported
A rumor of a savage raid into Ethiopian territory by natives of French Somaliland reports 60 killed. The unverified figure spread consternations in European political circles already on edge over the crisis.
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Unitéd Press
London
Ethopian
Marconi Aims to Stop Plane Motors in Air
SANTA MARGHERITA Italy Aug 28 Guglielmo Marconi inventor of wireless telegraphy announced he is working on experiments to halt airplane motors in flight He hopes to perfect tests within weeks and says the work is in an advanced stage He reportedly disclosed the secret to King Victor Emmanuel and Benito Mussolini At 61 he volunteers for active service with the army at the East Africa front.
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Santa Margherita
Italy
Guglielmo Marconi
Victor Emmanuel
Benito Mussolini
East Africa
Erie County Politicians Named to School Probe Committee
Rep Van Allsbure and Sen Ziesenheim named to a joint Erie County legislative committee to investigate the Pennsylvania public school system. Sen Hamster announced selections including Chapman Staudenmeier Zissenheim Gelder and Thompson from the Senate. House members Andrews Brownsfeld Holland Otninsky and Van Alisburg comprise the delegation. The committee has a $10,000 expense appropriation.
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van Allsbure
Ziesenheim
Erie County
Pennsylvania
John G. Hamster
Senate
Leroy F. Chapman
Warren
Charles W. Staudenmeien
Schuyliitt
Joseph R. Zissenhein Brie
Fredericka T. Gelder
Susquehanna
Drop fear of spread of diphtheria in Corry
A Corry report says no further diphtheria cases were found after a young girl’s death, with two mumps cases as the only other contagious illnesses. Health officials urge inoculations for nearby children as anxious parents rushed to doctors yesterday.
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Corry
UY City
H. S. Burlingame
New Bridge Opens Across Kiskiminetas River
A new bridge across the Kiskiminetas River connecting Westmoreland and Armstrong counties opened to traffic. The structure, built at a cost of 264000 dollars, was dedicated in ceremonies held yesterday.
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Leechburg
Kiskiminetas River
Westmoreland
Armstrong Counties
Statesmen to Meet at Geneva Outlook Dark
British chief delegate Anthony Eden heads to Geneva for League of Nations talks as Italy-Ethiopia crisis deepens. France to be led by Laval Heriot Boncour with Paris citing Eden Perez talks on Gibraltar status amid war-time maneuvers in Bolzano and broader European tensions.
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Aden
Paris
Europe
Aritic Orean
Black Sea
Bien
Spain
Ramon Peres
Samuel Hoare
Ray Atherton
James P. Pope
Idaho
Moore
Stanley Bruce
League Council
League
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Bolzano
Gigan’ Ay
Road programs in Columbus Twp approved by WPA
Federal allotments approved two road programs in Columbus township. One program covers paving and surface work on Spring Creek road from Columbus to Clymer with a $3,915 federal grant and a sponsor share of $1,109. A short link will remain between Columbus and Clymer after completion. The second project runs in the village of Columb from the central Columbus bridge to Route 6. Also included is sewer construction on Buffalo street Franklin totaling 859 feet of 24 inch and 125 feet of 10 inch storm sewer.
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WPA
Columbus Township
Spring Creek
Columbus
Clymer
Columb
Buffalo Street
Frantin
Special Registration Days Designated Here
Corry voters unable to register on regular enrollment days may qualify for the primary. Mig Bess Kinley and Mrs Walter H Ellis named special registrars to sit at the Mninnespa building Thursday through Tuesday from 1 to 6 and 7 to 10 p m. for enrollment. Registration blanks were sent to registrars and preparations are ready for tomorrow afternoon. The three day turnout neared a city record with 1095 registrants, just short of last year’s 1127. Blaine Kincaid and James Sullivan praised the large from early morning to 10 p m closing. Yesterday’s preregistration shows lines and heavy demand.
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Corry
Mig. Bess Kinley
Walter H. Ellis
Mienncspa
Democratic Party
Tsyrom
Blaine Kincaid
James Sullivan
Pres Pinets
President to sign neutrality bill amid delays
President Roosevelt pursues signature today to enact a neutrality bill barring arms shipments to nations at war. Signing ceremony was delayed yesterday, with observers speculating a statement may follow. Reports from Rome claim an Italian plane was shot down over Ethiopia, though officials call the claim unlikely.
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Africa
Roosevelt
Rome
Poporla
Italia
Ethiopia
Aeralisi
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