Christmas Lights Extend In City District
City merchants plan to extend Christmas lighting to two additional streets. A contract was let for erection and maintenance of lights, with six hour daily operation from 5 to 11 p.m. through New Year's Eve. Crews will decide if Wik avenue and West South street can be added based on merchant subscriptions.
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Tio Chandinaa
Mirst
Bial
Wincert Anderant
Christmaa Lighting Committee
Claudy
Genter Street
Park Place
Main Street
Flist Avenue
Maple Avenue
Aeer Reese Frown Gerties
Fron
Sons Mo ‘We Ia
Ugis
Governor Earle pushes prompt action on unemployment bill
Governor George Earle urged the Pennsylvania General Assembly in an extraordinary session to pass an unemployment insurance measure. He framed it as a federal funds compatible plan to compensate workers with limited state cost, noting inevitable constitutional questions, and defended employer tax pooling as upheld by the Supreme Court in related cases.
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Ay Rose
United
Bill
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
General Assembly
Tte
Arw
Earle
Pennsylvania
U. S
District WPA Road Projects Halted
Extreme December cold shattered local records with official readings of fourteen below zero in Corry and nearby areas. Snow depths topped a foot as a frigid wave swept the district, with clear nights and a near full moon accenting the frosty conditions. Reports from local plants and thermometers confirmed subzero lows, signaling a harsher winter than forecast and continuing page five continuation.
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WPA
Corry
Otting
J. W. & A. F. Howard Company
WBE
Wilson
Cars Hit In Erie Union City Crash
Two cars, a Chrysler driven by H. K. Strickler of Erie and a Chevrolet driven by Robert F. Goring of Corry, collided near Union City while traveling in opposite directions. No injuries occurred, but about 250 dollars in damage was sustained. Investigating troopers noted both occupants escaped unharmed.
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Corry
Erie
Union City
Sud Station
Highway Patrol
H. K. Strickler
Ninth Street
Robert F. Goring
Church Street
Goring
Snall Drum
Alam
Madrid Under Siege as Fighting Rages
Madrid is rocked by heavy fighting as insurgents and Loyalists clash during a three week siege. A fierce battle unfolds in University City with artillery bombardment and reports that parts of a hospital clinic were dynamited while other sections remain held.
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United Press Madrid
Madr Andre
France Opens Negotiations for War Debt
United States officials report France desires to open talks to settle its long defaulted war debt. No formal negotiations have begun, but Foreign Minister Dellons signaled willingness in a Paris meeting with Ambassador Bullitt. High officials say United States and France agree on debt payment aiding economic disarmament with hopes Britain may join.
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United Prede
Ce ‘Moore
Desrre
Jong
Moore
France
Dellos
Ambessador
William ©. Bullitt
Paris
Livance
United States
Great Britain
Probe blast fatal to seven at Delta mine
A dynamite cap exploded at the Delta mine near Della, Pennsylvania, killing seven men. State inspectors opened an official probe while Coroner L A Zech proposed an initial cause, suggesting an accidental detonation from a dropped cap or displaced slate hitting it.
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Della
Meri Ina
State Mining Department
L. A. Zech
Zech
Becker Awaits Answer to Plea in Murder Appeal
Brookville Pa December 1 John Becker 38 convicted slayer of Kate Bracken a railroad telegraph operator awaited a decision by Judge J C Long on his appeal for a new trial Arguments ran six hours as Becker's lawyer John Conrad and prosecutors debated with 30 alleged reasons for a new trial citing the judge's charge to the jury Becker was found guilty of first degree murder in last springs death in her lonely Gillard tower with the death penalty mandated by law
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Ey United
Presa
Brookville
John Becker
Kate Bracken
J.C. Long
Long
Becker
John Conrad
Conrad
Miss Bracken
Gillrond Tower
Hunters Fail To Score On Opening Deer Day In Corry
Opening day of deer season in Corry saw few hunters succeed amid sub zero winds and heavy snow. A crew from Aero Supply near Sheffield reported Lane O Nelt bagged a 487 pound buck and George Roof a 370 pound doe in nearby areas. Emblem Oil Station attendants noted no deer by 2 PM while many hunters had already left with no prize. A Pa. dispatch notes local winner in the area.
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Aero Supply Plant
Sheffield
Lane O'Nelt
George Y Roof
Daor Uist
Corry
Emblem
North Corry
Calta
Keane
Bovard
Mapa Depugt
Téport
Germans and Frenchmen clash in big revolt
A London led report states thousands of Germans and Frenchmen form militias in opposition and threaten international complications. The claim notes a Russian general and about 100 officers allegedly directing Malaga defenses, but British authorities have not confirmed this.
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Ui Press
London
Malaga
Frankling Wen Causes Fatal Harm In Odd Incident
Fran Thomas J. Bi 67, struck himself yesterday in the hallway of a home. Two voices nearby noted the strange event during a tense moment. In a note to his wife, who was away, Berger asked forgiveness and spoke of a grim outcome.
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Frankling Wen
Fran Thomas J. Bi
Tatally
Berger
Employers warned to pay state tax before federal levy
Harrisburg December report says Pennsylvania employers with eight or more workers face a 1 percent federal payroll tax in 1936. By paying the state tax first, they could gain an 80 percent credit on the federal return, reducing the net amount to about 22.5 million to be directed to the state unemployment insurance agency if a conforming statute is enacted.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Social Security
George Harle
Wage Fight To Continue In Steel And Mines Industry
Washington December 1 John L Lewis stated his committee for industrial organization will persist in seeking higher wages. The steel industry's 10 percent boost ordered this month is contested. The United Mine Workers Journal editorial called the steel raise largely a sop to hinder municipal union aims, arguing workers deserve fair wages.
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Washington
John JL. Lewis
United Mine Workers Journal
Commune For Industrial Organization
Sbua
Shoe Store to Move to New Location
A local shoe retailer announces relocation to a new site on North Center Street. The business says occupancy preparations are underway and plans to open in the near term, signaling a broader move to improve customer access and space.
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Newholies Strewouse
North Center Street
Tory
Barnee & Carrig Bos
Newhouna
Blum believes U S can help prevent war
In an exclusive United Press interview from Paris on December 1 1936 Premier Leon Blum argues that a general European war can be avoided if Great Britain France and the United States cooperate to restore normal trade relations. He warns the public to stay vigilant against provocations and urges continuous effort to prevent a conflagration. He does not believe war is inevitable. The interview was conducted in Blum’s Matignon palace offices.
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Hugh Baillie
United Prose
United Press
Paris
Europe
Great Britain
France
United States
Leon Bim
Roosevelt Opens Major Inter-American Peace Conference
Buenos Aires reports President Roosevelt inaugurates the Inter American Peace Conference at the Chamber of Deputies with a 2500 word address. He aims to form an anti war front and ease trade restrictions as delegates gather, despite personal bereavement delaying social duties.
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United Press
Buenos Aires
Presiynt
Roosevelt
Chamber of Deputies
Argentina
United States
Americas
August Adolph Gennerich
Canal weather slows bomber surge in Pacific theater
Reported weather in the canal area impeded a bomber movement as Allied forces pressed operations. Operational details remain tightened, with ships and barges noted nearby and air activity continuing despite adverse conditions.
Slashed WPA ROLLS hit Erie County workers
In Erie County about 1,100 WPA township road workers were suspended amid a general WPA cut. Corty Kings reported no orders on three local projects though most union, Wayne, and Concord township crews face layoffs. Total county WPA jobs reduced to 8,780 with 1,100 Erie County positions affected. Authorities cite dwindling funds and plan a new bureau to assist workers in finding private employment.
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WPA
Wayne Township
Concord
Ota
Belo County
Ln Corty
Huston
Lodsy
Carlton Vs King
Danietant
Erie County
Wayne
Union Townships
Union City
King
Iat
L. J. Kelly
Hatch School
Aassalant
Erle
Erie
Ere County
Bernard Cochran
WIPA
Cochrin
WPA Ibureau
WDA
Bureau
Ickes Uninjured In Auto Crash Near Alexandria
Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes escaped unharmed when his car plummeted down an embankment on a Stafford County road south of Alexandria while en route to Richmond. His aide B K Burton and Lavietes couple suffered injuries. Lavietes from Brooklyn and his wife were shaken but not severely hurt.
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Amea
Alexandria
Harold Lynkes
D. P. Lavietes
Brooklyn
Meer Stafford Courthorne
Here
Thex
Richmond
B. K. Burton
American Seaman to Be Released in Berlin
Laurence Simpson, a Seattle seaman sentenced to three years for treason, will be released in Berlin on December 20. American consular authorities had appealed for clemency.
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Berlin
Umran Erese
Laurence Simpson
Seattle
West
Sisipson
Sufficent Knocks By United Prem
Washington dispatch reports Vice President Garner faced questions about camp policy and administration. Officials described Garner’s responses as guarded while emphasizing the administration’s steady stance on key economic and foreign policy issues amid domestic debates.
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United Prem
Washington
Tay John N. Garner
Prone Pickets Arrested in Berkshire Strike Action
In Irqading Pennsylvania today, pickets lay prone outside a Berkshire mill gates as police arrived. The protestors demanded higher wages and union recognition amid a cold two decades wage dispute atmosphere.
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United Press
Berkshire
Waitil
Ihe
Big Business Sponsors GOP Contributions Revealed
Washington December 1 reports show the Du Pont family Andrew Mellon J P Morgan as leading Republican campaign contributors in a Senate race. Pont led with 16280 dollars while Morgan contributed 50000 and Mellon 20000. Henry du Pont gave 2300 and Pierre S du Pont 8200. Other major donors include Richa Mellon Pit t e r s h y 20000 J Howard Pew Ardenonny ea 61050 Ernest Wolf 47300 and A Atwater Kicks 15000.
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Fra
Washington
du Pont
Andrew Mella
Axa
J.P .Morgan
Repiblican Party
Senate Hamada
Trenee i Pont
Morgan
Mellon
Henry du Pont
Piere S. du Pont
Richa
Pitteburshy
J. Howard Pew
Ardenonyea
Ernest . Wolf
Pritiy Mwurgh
Honor Ekins Receives Clearance for Transport Plan
The report states an individual named Honor Ekins has been granted clearance related to a "diablo finished contrioation" affecting transportation and air activities at a location termed Tevet Chute. The fragmentary text notes terms like 26yRionud and Teoria, suggesting dates or project references are unclear.
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Yori
Dio
H. Fukin
Tuhd
Mae
Elver Cuedad
Ile Diablo
Maechause
Ania Air
Teoria
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