Dixie Davis Testifies on Payments to Hines by Schultz
United Press reports from New York that former attorney general Richard Davis testified he gave James J. Hines 15 to 20 payments in 1933 on behalf of Schultz. He said amounts reached about 2000 dollars per instance and that George Weinberg later advised paying Hines 4500 to 10000 weekly. Davis claimed the funds were to influence courts and police to protect the lottery racket and cover up losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
NEW York
Uh Richard
Die) Davis
Faemar
Dutet: Schule Gsky
James J. Hiner
Schnilte
Davis
George Weinberg
Schultz
Trict
Thomas B. Dewey
Hines
Treamlel
Webbers
Mummers
New Milk Order Boosts Dairymen in New York Shed
Head of league Fred Sexauer says the federal state milk marketing order and voluntary agreements by distributors will add about 1,000,000 dollars monthly to Dairymen's League members mill checks. He notes area dealers signed or pledged to agreements, boosting farmer purchasing power and rural business amid a demoralized New York City milk market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, Inc
Fred Hi. Sexauer
Fo Ao
Sexauer
New York City
Dairymen's League
New York
Pew
Hutembers
WwPhis
Citien
United Action
Japan rejects U S protest over naval air attack
Tokyo rejects the U S protest on an incident involving a Chinese owned airliner and Japanese naval planes. The reply says the pilot was endangered but China owned the plane and affected foreign powers were not involved. The airliner acted suspiciously as a military craft within the air zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Unites States
Regres
Hugh
Wifin
Kan
Ppolumnan
teatSaad
Typhoon Strikes Yokohama and Tokyo World
A violent typhoon hit Yokohama and Tokyo World with winds near 65 mph. It snapped wires, blocked streets, uprooted trees, and flooded wharves as water police could not hire launches to assist vessels. The storm halted street transport and drove the Sumida River to rise rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tokyo
Yokohama
Sumida
Federation Calls for Congress Investigation of Labor War
The American Federation of Labor urged a congressional probe into the labor war in the gas mining area. It charged the United Mine Workers with terrorizing members and sent copies of a resolution to federal authorities. The resolution seeks study of a recent contract between the UMW and Harlan county operators amid prior charges of intimidation.
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Federation
Unites Pri Atlantic Cedy
M. J
American Declaration of Labor
CLG
United Mine Warke
A. D
Isminera
Joe Ozahic
Progressive Miners of America
UMW
Harlan County
Lima golf pro found dead by his own action
Stanley Fisher a 22 year old Lima golf professional who had been missing since August 1 was found dead in a New York City hotel. Authorities say he hanged himself in the Sloane House West 36th Street. Identification linked by watch and dental work. Fisher had been with Spring Brooke Country Club. The case ends years of mystery amid kidnapping or murder suspicions.
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United Press
LIMA
Stanley Fisher
New York City
Robert.s. Jones
New York
Jones
Wisher
Sloane House
VM. C.A
Fisher
Springbrooke
Ross skeptical on relief bill again
State Treasurer F Clair Hoss questioned the legality of a 2.1 million relief appropriation from the Commonwealth general fund. The money would cover an 18.65 million allowance for all forms of public assistance, and the bill faced senate action as the legislature reconvened Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
Harrisburg
F. Clair Hoss
Em United
Senate
Britain Faces Pressure as Europe Hints at War Outlook
United Press staff correspondent reports Great Britain pushing Czechoslovakia toward peace by delaying war risks and seeking a peaceful solution. Neville Chamberlain reports limited dangers while Britain adapts to a strategy of preemptive war restraint. Reads of alliance pressures, Nazi moves, and Poland’s cautious stance as the European crisis deepens.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Presn
Great Britain
Europe
Tennion
Cztechnslovakian
Germany
Neville Chamberlain
Balmore
George Kia
Chamberlain
Democratic Nationa
Sesse
Maine
Tealy
Britain
Poland
Prison superintendent admits ordering Klondike punishment
Philadelphia county prison inquest heard Superintendent William B. Mills describe the riot deaths of four convicts, including one he ordered moved to the Klondike cell. He testified prisoners caused extensive damage as guards faced a violent hunger-strike weekend. Mills said a physician did not visit the punishment block during the fatal period. Two guards face homicide charges as the inquest closes. Concurrent political results showed Cotton Ed Smith winning renomination in South Carolina while California Republican McAdoo trailed Downey.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
William B. Mills
Klondike
Mills
Walters
John J Schroeder
Joe Walters
Pittsburgh
Easton State Penitentiary
Hersch
Ktondilee” Ce
Roosevelt
South Carolina
California
South Caroli
Ellison Lb
Sheridan Downey
Solumbia
8. C
Len Bilison D
Cotton
Yesturdy
Gav
Glin D. Johnston
Smith
Johnston
Washington
Bilison D. Smith
South Carolna
White House
Stephen T. Barry
Sen
William @. McAdoo
San Francisco
William Gibbs McAdoo
Downey
Sacramento
Vesuvius Eruption Lights Naples Night Sky
Vesuvius erupted early today sending lava at about 60 feet per minute. Lava streamed from the crater and reddened the sky all night. villages on the slopes were not endangered. Weather calling for showers tonight and Thursday, with cooler temperatures.
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Naples
Italy
Climax Plant to Close with Equipment Sale
Dallas Winslow Inc of Detroit announced the sale of all machinery, vas and stock of the Climax Manufacturing Company the former General Parts Corporation plant in Corry. Arrangements retain patterns. no factory will service parts. Wrecking of machinery and tool removal began, with Tamestown Company purchasing tools. The sale marks a chapter in Corry’s once large industry holdings.
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Climax Manufacturing CompAny
Ftoson Wrecking Company
Dumegtown
Dallas
Winslow, Tnc
Detroit
Climax
General Parts Corporation
West Main Street
Tamestown Company
Corry
City approves 90 foot geodetic survey tower in park
City Council granted permission to erect a 90 foot tower in the southwest corner of City Park for a geodetic survey by a team that arrived from Ridgway last week. Another tower will be built several miles away and a longitude marker will be placed in the park upon completion of nearby works.
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Corry
Ridgway
Avdaubles
Wall Fox
Amtother
Rotarians hear address on good business conduct
Wilkens of Jamestown spoke to Cory Rotary Club at the Hotel Cory last evening. He outlined requirements of a good business man emphasizing appearance facial expression and tone of voice. The talk used slide pictures and was followed by a brief business meeting led by President J Donald Watson.
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J—Donald Watson
Mellon Estate Value Drops From Death Estimate
The Andrew W. Mellon estate, once valued ambitiously, was appraised at 87 million dollars in an inventory filed in Pittsburgh. The figure reflects a substantial drop from postdeath expectations, with most assets to be directed into the A W Mellon educational and charitable trust for philanthropic use.
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Pittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
Treiury
Southampton
S. 1
A. W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust
Gas valve law questioned by Harrisburg Gas Co
Corry property owners face cost of installing automatic gas shut-off valves amid a 1937 act amendment to fire and panic law. Harrisburg Gas Co seeks a court ruling on constitutionality. hearing date to be set after September argument. Exempts major cities Pittsburgh Philadelphia Scranton. deadline December 5 for most buildings.
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Pennsylvania
Pred
J. Broad
Westmoreland
Harrisburg Gas Company
Dauphin County
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Scranton
Child Health Clinic Offered by Legion Auxiliary
The Child Health Clinic sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will be held tomorrow at the Legion Home on North Center. A local doctor, assisted by Mrs Ora Harper, will supervise from 10 to 11 for preschool children. Card reports will be given to teachers for records for children entering school for the first time.
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Ladies Amiliary of
The
Amercan Legion
Legion Lome
North Center
Mra
Ora Harper
Commissioners reject plea for aid on streets
City Council will have to seek funds elsewhere after county commissioners rejected a request for 92 500 toward WPA street improvements and gravelling. The county cited strained finances and said it cannot aid the project, leaving the city to cover material and equipment costs and risk delaying work planned to start in September.
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Board of
Hirle County Commissioners
Ham Anol
County Board of| Commissioners
Twelve Lose Jobs With Puc In Harrisburg Aug 31
The Public Utility Commission announced the dismissal of 12 P U C staff members in Harrisburg and vicinity for reasons stated as best for the service. Commissioner Livingston denied a report that the dismissals were tied to failure to buy tickets for a Democratic rally in Hershey. Dismissals dated July 25 to present. Also notes a tied Giants Pirates game 5-5 in the first game of a doubleheader.
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United Press Harrisburg
Public Utility Commission
P.U
Hartisburg
Donald M. Livingston
Hershey
Pirates Giants
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ted
Lohrman
Brandt
McSweeneys to Be Honored at Oil City Club Anniversary
Corry friends of Mr and Mrs Henry McSweeney of Oil City will attend the 60th anniversary of the Belles Lettres club in Oil City. Henry McSweeney of Atlantic City and Elm Beach, a former Corry resident, returns for the three day celebration with his daughter Mrs Bitze Powell of Denver and nephew James N Altar. The trio plans to be present Wednesday Thursday and Friday for the anniversary events.
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Corry
Henry McShweeney
ON City
OU City
Belles Lettres Club
Oom Wisiday
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Hitler
Spanos
Soviet
Russia
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Meadoo
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Oil City
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