Examinations for State Jobs Postponed After Leak
Postponed state civil service exams were to be held in Wilkes Barre Harrisburg Pittsburgh Philadelphia and other cities after a leak of exam questions. Kissinger director of the civil service live division was suspended and Myers of the unemployment board ordered changes. Exams rescheduled for December 11 and 18 in the same cities.
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United Press
Harrieblag
de Tela
Pennsylvania
Peterick Kissinger
Philadeleton
Cwh
Wervive Divison
le Jon Insuruncs
Employment Service
Indatinlte
Kissinger
Robert J. Myers, Jr
Camp Hill
Exac
Wwere
Wilkes-Barre
Givenaburg
Pitscureh
Gre
Philateila
Harrisburg
Deportees Pass Through Corry on Westbound Train
A westbound Erie Railroad train carried two cars of deportees through Corry en route to the coast. Most detainees were Mexican and Chinese immigrants loaded at Jersey City for transport to San Francisco. Officials report barred windows and guards to prevent escapes.
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Corry
Erie Railreau
Jersey City
San Francisco
First Ward Burglary Mystery Deepens
Police pursue leads in the theft of about 9200 in jewelry from Mrs. George Kaupp's home on King Street. Chief John D. Flanagan and investigators say no clues have surfaced as they work through the Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening break in.
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John D. Flanagan Toray
George Kaupp
King Street
of & Bureau
National Safety Coin: Stop Signs Show Different Kinds
The article discusses stop signs of various forms placed roadside and in streets. It warns that inattentiveness to the worded sign or to unmarked dangers can lead to accidents, acknowledging distractions that cause drivers to miss signs and risk harm.
Marine Head Has Words With Japs in Shanghai
Col. Charles Price commanded the Fourth Marine Regiment and demanded Japanese forces retire after invading the International Settlement in Shanghai. The encounter followed a romantic incident during a Chinese patriot’s act and ended with a violent moment as a parade unfolded.
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Charles Price
Shanghai
Fourth Marine Regiment
Lie Jajsanese
Mfe
Jump in Relief Cases Reported in Corry District
Public Assistance official Rubert B Callin says Corry district relief cases rose as twenty three new cases opened while ten closed. He cites slow WPA projects and a slump in business causing more welfare applications across the county amid a lag in investigations.
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Corry
Rubert B. Callin
Witten
Milroy bank theft linked to abandoned car found near Colyer
Discovery of an abandoned automobile near Colyer, northwest of Adboy, spurs a manhunt for four men described as shoe string bandits. The stolen car, Ohio license plates under George Bier of Youngstown, was believed used in the Milroy bank theft.
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United Frese State College
Milroy Tanient Company
Safe Motor Police
Colyer
Adboy
William Ammon
Reading
Hunter
Ohio
George Bier
Idora Ave
Youllgstown
Equipment Purchase for City Fire Police Patrol Unit
A report to City Council states Direvcover property wed J Weav er took steps to equip the fire police formed at the Stanford Hose Company to patrol fires. Hedges rope for each sentry and twelve flashlights for the unit have been ordered.
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Weaver
City Courcll
Stanford Hose Company
Labor Leaders Fail to Reach Peace Agreement
Washington dispatch reports John L. Lewis and William Green failing to conclude talks to end the CIO AFL split. Both leaders remain in opposition, seeking dominance, with no consensus on readmission of rebel unions and no deal expected before December 21 committee reports.
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L. Sulzberger
United Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Illiam Green
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor
Organizaiong
Green
Lewis
CIO
George M. Harrison
A. F. of la Peace Committee
Farm Costs Out To Half Billion
Washington December 4 Senator Wil Wain and Senator Wan offered an amendment to the senate farm bill to cap expenditures at 500 million dollars The move ties to President Roosevelt s warning that costs must stay within available revenue while Senator Arthur H Van denberg renewed his attack on the measure He criticized a committee amendment allowing the secretary of agriculture to determine the character and necessity of expenditures under related acts including soil conservation domestic allotment sugar and others.
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United Press
Washington
Sen
Wil- Wain Hling
Wan
Roosevelt
Administration
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Supreme Court Resumes Regular Deliberations
The nine justices resume their usual Saturday conference after a two week recess for writing opinions. Nearly two score petitions for reviews of lower court decisions are set for consideration, with most illnesses deemed unimportant.
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Py United
Washington
Supreme Court
Ford plants face additional strikes
United Press reports two more Ford plants may see walkouts as union leaders threaten mass action if a deal with the company does not include demands. Six organizing efforts have attempted to paralyze operations, costing hundreds of thousands in losses, with union leaders pressing for a broader mobilization.
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United Press
ST. Louis
the United Adlamobile
India
Wort Motor
Reeder
Richard
Frankensteen
Interna
Lorin Siice-Preadden
Kane Man Dies Struck By Car In Kane Pennsylvania
A pedestrian died after being struck by a car in Kane Pennsylvania. The driver, Lloyd Bamson, was hospitalized. Coroner Allen of Bradford will investigate the crash. State motor police investigators said the driver was blinded by oncoming glare and failed to see the pedestrian.
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Kane Man
Kane
Dee
Ted
Lloyd Bam
Allen
Bradford
Dedicate New Sparta Chapel
Dedication of Our Lady of Victory Chapel set for Sunday at 9 00 with Rev Fineis Chwyos of St Thomas Church in charge. The chapel honors Mr and Mrs Scott and their daughter. Mrs Howard Marlin and Richard Webb led efforts to obtain the former school building for Catholics in Spartanburg. About nine hundred can be seated for Sunday events including blessing, dedication mass and the Blessed Sacrament. Sunday School will follow, led by the Sisters of Mercy.
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Spartanshits
Ofetock
Fineis
St. Thomas’ Chileeh
Scott
Richard (Voli
Howard Marlin
Meadville
Richard Webb
Spartansburg
Yiein Y Wes
Seo
Simday
Sisters of Mercy
Opposition to Freight Boost Proposal Faces Hearings
Washington December 4 opposition to a 517 million dollar annual revenue rise via a 15 percent railroad freight increase is expected to grow during Interstate Commerce Commission field hearings. Shippers and state utility commissions from South Dakota Montana Nebraska Idaho North Dakota and Washington moved to dismiss the carriers plea. A separate San Francisco note reports tugged steamers at western ports stalled as dockside demand shifts affect prices for a Sunday dinner.
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My Uniten Rege
Washington
Railrads
Interstate Commerce Commission
R. C
Fulbright
Cairman
Slippers’ Committee
South Dakota
Montana
Nebraska
Idaho
North Dakota
Famed air speed pilots die in Miami race crash
Reported in Miami, two renowned US air speed pilots Roly A. Kn and Boanie Haines died when their high speed craft lost control at the first turn of a 30 mile race. The event marked the sad end of the 11th annual maneuvers with both pilots noted figures in American aviation circles.
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Miami
United Press
Tig
Chu
Wendie
AT &. Mn
San Diego
Archifield
Issying
Ny Death Crossen
America
Roly A. Kn
Boanie Haines
Hing Ant Haines
Cdentar Y
Haines
Tam Deroit
Jimmy
Eight Infants Stricken With Disease Reported
Eight infants in a modern nursery at St Huvahsi's hospital are ill with a disease. A noted theologist and scientists worked to investigate. four of the eight are in serious condition while the others show varying symptoms.
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Amnen
Ghigago
Dee
York Council fixes budget despite law
York Pennsylvania council adopts the 1988 city budget with no extra payroll funding to meet a new 44 hour two week limit. The state industrial board may exempt municipalities from the rule as of January 3 when employers must adjust schedules to comply.
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York Council
United Press
York
State Industrial Board
York Counci
Pittsburgh raids arrest seventy two persons in city sweep
City and county detectives cracked down on a tumbling operation in Pittsburgh and arrested 72 persons that night. Forty six of the arrestees, described as negroes, were taken at a Wylie Avenue address where detectives said they found dice and cards. Five of the arrestees were charged with being visitors.
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Pittsburgh
Dow
Pereena
Ame Wylle Avenue
ALF. OFL. Backs 40 Hour Week and Adopt Wage
A 40 hour week and wage act gain support in Congress as lawmakers debate the administration bill. Officials note readiness to move the measure through rules and push for a firm standard enforced by the Justice Department.
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ALF
United Press Ashington
Babar Tas
Senate
Whey
Department of Justice
Congress
Death of Mrs Cassius Baker Widow of Erie County D.A.
Mrs Cassius Baker widow of former Erie County district attorney died after a long illness at her home 156 Paterson Street Corry aged eighty two She served as district attorney’s wife and practiced law briefly She is survived by three nieces Annie Bessie and Agnes Wilson and will be buried at Pine Grove cemetery after Monday services at home at 4 o clock.
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Erie County
Goulsn Byker
Pati
Uthee
Brle
Tn Corry
Mese
Baker
Ma Taneel Episcopal Church
British Officials To Reassess Far East War Crisis
London reports British government readers, still relieved by Japan’s withdrawal from the International Settlement, will study the far eastern situation as the gravest risk in the Chinese Japanese conflict. Parliament members including two Laborites Henderson and Alexander pressed for a full Foreign Office policy statement for Monday.
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London
Gaborltes
Artie Henderson
Albert Alexander
Anthony Wren
Britain
Far East
Veterans of Foreign Wars to open two day school
About 1 200 national and state officials of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will open a two day school of instruction today in Altoona. The event brings together leaders from across the nation for training and planning sessions this week.
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Veterans School
Altoona
The
Vaterans of Foreign Wars
Bond Action Sets Sewer Plan Under New Administration
City Council in informal session last night kept the 1414 mill levy for 1938 and fixed a total assessed valuation of 4 709 160 dollars. They abandoned a planned 10 dollar monthly raise for police fire and street workers and left bond issues for storm sewer costs to the incoming administration. The meeting also outlined budget cuts and reallocation to meet operating expenses and reduce the deficit over three years.
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Cornell
Dinerton
C. al Taki
Hows
Wyaneon
Cermellinan
J. Weaver
Maxomnwerant I
Hepley
Colinminai-elert
Asatesty
Tranie Ly
Puali
Mie
Council
Ue Citizens National Bank
St Will
Department of Streets
Fire Department
Street Commission
Edward Harrington
Safety Department
Pilch
Muniscipality
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