Snowbound streets curb motor traffic in heavy storm
Winter’s first severe storm swept forty area towns with four inches of snowfall and drifts two to four feet. State and local plows struggled to clear routes as back-country highways remained hazardous. Police reported few accidents despite dangerous roads, while forecasts warned further snow and continued reduced vehicular movement across western Pennsylvania.
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State Highway Department
Pennsyva- Wa
Alice
Savlovk
Wester Peonsylvania
Erie
Daffy Drivers Warn Riders About Safe Hitching
A cautionary note urges sympathy for hitchhikers but warns drivers about thieves in disguise. Police report hitchhiking rings stealing cars and assaulting travelers, urging vigilance and safe travel practices.
WPA Workers Told They Can Earn Wages Before Christmas
Pennsylvania WPA employes nationwide including stores and cities were assured by State Administrator J Banks Hudson they will have every opportunity to earn region wages before Christmas. He ordered district managers to reschedule operations to allow December earnings before the holidays.
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WPA
Pennsylvania
J. Banks Hudson
Hudson
D'S
Viel
Board Terminates Terms Bennett Monroe End Term
Dr. C F Bennett and C S Monroe end their six year board terms after last night’s special session failed to complete old business and organize for the new year. Charles S Monox absent. John B Patterson unexpired term. Actions include meals budget, student transport contract, and liability insurance for a new building.
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JP. Benne
Board of Education
Charles S, iMonyox
Ratin
John JB. Patterson
Teathsra Council
Ates, Milches Conk Pe
Perry Nibuly’ Tazi Service
Columbus Avenue
Sciota Street
Hatah
Expect Verdict On Hearings In Monaghan Slaying Case
Pittsburgh Dec 7 District Attorney Andrew Park said a final decision will be made within two weeks on whether the commonwealth will prosecute the remaining nine defendants in the torture slaying of Frank C Monaghan a Uniontown hotelkeeper Park spoke with Attorney General Charles Margiotti yesterday about disposition of four murder indictments and five for accessory after the fact The state's course will be decided at a second meeting of the two officials
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United Prios Pittsburgh
Andrew
Park
Commonwealth
Frank C. Monaghan
Gniontown
Charles J. Margloiti
Infected tooth bothers F D R delays jawbone scrape
Washington December 7 Examinations of X rays today showed there is no need to scrape President Roosevelt's jaw bone for infection from a diseased tooth. The infection appears confined to soft tissues around the tooth socket and does not involve the bone officials said. Secretary Stephen T. Borly (likely Byran) reported the finding.
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Ay United Freaw
Washington
X-rev Pictures
Hoosewelt
X-rave
Stephen T. Barly
Corry Board names Lambing president at reorganization meeting
John W. Lambing was elected president of the Corry Board of Education without opposition at the annual reorganizational session in the library building. Henton was named vice president with six votes, while Heston did not vote. Walter Sent was reappointed solicitor at 3200 annually for one year. Clerk Clarence Shoop presided briefly. Dearing served as temporary chairman and administered oaths to new members Cleve Morton and Austin Johnson.
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John W. Lambing
Corry Board of Education
Denning
Lambing
Heston
Relion
Amnanimous
Walter 4
Sal‘i
Ite
Sina
Plan 12 intersections in cross state highway plan
Harrisburg December 7 The South Penn Highway from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh will be contracted to permit traffic to enter by leave at a dozen points along the 102 mile route. Intersections will be built on the Cloverleaf plan to allow autos to turn on and off the divided four line highway without interrupting through traffic.
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Winteu
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Traffc
Turnpike Commission
Await Verdict On 37 Labor Act Before Court
In Dauphin county court today a decision on the constitutional validity of the 1937 labor relations law was pending. Spungin's Abattoir of Harrisburg filed the case and was granted a supersedeas staying the state labor relations board’s order to reinstate three men discharged in September for alleged union activity. Court action on the constitutional point was deferred.
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Walted Press
Isburg
Dauphin County
Spungin
Abattoir
Harrisburg
Q Atate Labor Relations Board
Samuel Spungin
Gmp
Japanese Arrive at Gates of Nanking
United Press dispatch from Shanghai reports Japanese troops pushing through a hall of fire and smoke into Nanking as Chinese defenders withdraw. The capital appears exposed as Chiang Kai-shek’s forces retreat under heavy bombardment and winds over the besieged city grow fierce.
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Kai-thek
Nanking
United Preas
Shanghai
Amin
Yeporty
Puloi
Chiang
China
Anmies
Takien
Tau
Mellon Cleared of Fraud but Loses Appeal
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Board of Tax Appeals sustained back tax claims totaling about 759000 against Sir Andrew W. Mellon while clearing him of fraud. The board’s 15 members concurred that Mellon’s 1931 income tax returns involved government claims, and the estate won on six of ten major issues, though the tax bill remains substantial.
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Mellon
United Press
Washington
Board of Tax Appeals
Andrew W. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Traud
Treashury
Great Sritas
Melton
City Settles Delo Claim For $500
City council approved settlement of Mrs. Fred Delo’s damages claim tied to the new Northwest steel payment project. The $500 settlement was approved last night, despite a separate $1,500 suit by Fourth Ward property owners.
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Delo
Ate
Fred Delo
Carey
West Pleasant
Northwest Steels
Northwest
Forth Ward
Christmas Seal Poster Contest Opens in City Schools
The Golden Rule sponsors a Christmas Seal poster contest in city schools with prizes totaling 125 dollars for top posters in different grade levels. Winners receive funding for Christmas health campaigns. judges to be announced. The drive supports health work and urges renewals and donations through local offices and Mrs Parkhurst.
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Parkhurst
Coyty
Sts
Coun Lys Health
Lubereulasis Association
iParktuirst
Lis Ly
Child Collides With Auto Near School. No Injuries
Everett Benson reports a child ran into the side of his car near St Edward's School on West Washington Street but escaped harm. The youngster, believed named Gronatay, fled after the incident. Miss Earhart Honored. nationwide Earhart memory foundation creation announced by Thiel College trustees in Greentown, Pa.
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Rverett Benson
Washington Street
St. Edward's School
West Washington Street
Gronoatay
Benson
Miss Earhart
Amet'a Earhart
Thiel Gallege
Greetville
Defeat Plan To Block Farm Measure Today
The Senate rejected Minority Leader McNary s bid to cap operation of the farm bill with a 1549 limit. Administration leaders pushed ahead toward passage, highlighting the ever normal farm policy under a push from Barkley and Pope. Cal Johnson urged McNary s amendment, urging restraint on administration backed regulation.
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Senate
Roosevelt
United Pre
Washington
Chaves L McNary
Mensie Butore
Alben W. Barkley
James F. Pope
McNagy
Court considers new revenue sources after court rulings
United Press reports from Washington that the Supreme Court's 5 to 4 rulings in the Drago and Bilan Mason cases upend two proposed revenue ideas. The Ways and Means Committee weighs taxing state and municipal salaries and tax exempt securities to offset federal tax cuts for public workers. Initial reactions suggest Chief Justice Hughes's opinions may block taxing state and municipal officer salaries.
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Uy United Press
Washington
Supreme Court
House
Ways and Means
Fred M. Vinson
Two Cars Crash at West Columbus and West Wayne
A minor collision occurred at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West Wayne Street around 2 a m last night. MAR Fk Riley of Harborcreek and Watgon Bird of 2410 Penn Avenue Erie were involved. both drivers reported slight damage and no injuries.
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MAR Fk
Riley
Harborcreek
Watgon Bird
Penn Avenue
Erie
Columbus Avenue
West Wayne Street
Corry Council Sets 141 Mills Tax for 1938 Budget
The Corry City Council adopted a $75,226.26 budget with a 141 percent mills tax rate for 1938, unchanged from the current levy. The measure covers fire police, street, and general departments, with deliberations on salaries and funds continuing at the upcoming regular meeting.
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Corry
Levy
Coun Allean
Toy Atty
Jay Inessase
Fraind Police
ponstiMelion
Gonie Bihy
Fox Disposal
Filevy Atls Mills
Rexilingaay
Liepeldental Fund
Regula
Connell Bath
Yulee
Jascworle
Stanley H. Nichols
Fire and Police Department
Metc
Duke
Nichols
Tulle
Ural
Maey
Uybani
Howe
Couneh
Meyer
Salariea
Sailariea
Cal
Chinese Leader Signals Readiness for Peace Talks
Chiang Kai-shek, leaving Nanking by air, indicated willingness to negotiate peace with Japan if terms are reasonable. Reports say Japanese forces raged with northern and western thrusts as Chinese defenses collapsed, raising prospects that Nanking may fall and peace could be pursued.
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United Press
Shanghai
Chiang Rai
Porto
Japan
Nanking
Chiang
Des Uny
China
Renin
Chiang Most
Neuver Quckly
Two Trucks In Minor Crash In Third Ward
Two trucks collided in the Third Ward at North Secon Avenue and Wood Street. The Wassink truck from Clymer, driven by John Wassink, appeared most seriously damaged, while Joseph Varish of Union City sustained minor injuries.
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Third Ward
Hevrotet
Nicks
Oy Feaymond Waessink
Clymer
Joseph Varish
Union City
North Secon
Avenue
Wassink
John Wassik
Varish
Fourth Ward Youth Under Scarlet Fever Quarantine
Health officer John Dmibanigan today reported a scarlet fever case in Paul Phelps Jr of 23 West Pleasant Street. Quarantine regulations have been imposed following diagnosis late yesterday.
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John Db
Mianigan
Jtoday
Paul Phelps, Jr
West Pleasant Street
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