Corry Council Keeps Tax Rate, Approves Budget Totals
The Corry City Council tentatively kept the 12 mill general tax rate and approved a budget totaling 74 627.97 dollars for 1937 with detailed departmental allocations. Final adoption of the tax levy and appropriation ordinances will follow a public notice. council set a later meeting to complete action on the two bills.
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M. Leo Mullevicke
Council
Council Ley
Department of Finance
Department of Public Affairs
Department of Public Safety
Department
Department of Parks Insurance
City Park
Stanford Hose Co
Connell
Five of McGregor Family Die in House Fire
Dee McGregor reports a devastating blaze that destroyed a small frame house killing five members of the McGregor family. Parents Henry and Matilda Anderson and three of their children perished while two others, Maybelle and Shanley, aged 10 and 4, survived. Neighbors rescued two more children but one, Gertrude, 13, cried nearby. The fire began when kerosene used to start a kitchen fire exploded, authorities say.
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McGregor
Dee
Philaren
Jay Anderson
WPA
Mra. Andétén
Nis
Wfe
Maybelle
Shanley
Techard
Alice May
Irvin
Gertrude
Bank Robbers Face Federal Prosecution
Five men named in federal information face charges for the Shippenaville bank robbery. Commissioner Willman’s complaint alleges they robbed the federal depository of $85. Vetted agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation filed the information against Kenneth R. Myers, Bernard Grover, John Broyles, Frank J. Zawistal, and William Bringe.
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Prats
Pittsburgh
Dee
Riverien
Ciaran County
Liday
Dy G.tillman
Federal Bureau of Investation
Fed Informations
Kenneth R. Myers
Berard Grover
John Broyles
Frank J. Zawistal
William Bringe
United States
Willman
Shippenaville Bank
Strikers Join Threaten Halt in Auto Plants
United Press reports a joint council formed by the United Automobile Workers and the Glass Workers Association to handle any labor situation affecting 1987 auto production. The Toledo conference produced authorization for coordinated actions.
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United Press Detroit
Dex
Fhe
Unite Automobile Workers of America
Mat Glass Workers Association
Erip
Toledo
Hauer Martin
the Automobile, Union
Glenn McCabe
Glisa Workers
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Martin
Relief Setup Is Attacked in Pennsylvania Relief Effort
In Pittsburgh on December 8 Secretary UL ML Pray of the Pennsylvania committee on public assurance and relief condemned inefficiency waste and chaos in the administration of the state's 50 million dollar relief fund He reported widespread overlaps among local assistance organizations and questioned competence across counties ahead of the committee's report to Gov George H Earle.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
ML Pray
Pennsylvania Committee On Public Assurance and Relief
Pray
George H. Earle
Night fire at Memphis tabernacle kills one in stampede
A large negro tabernacle in Memphis was gutted by flames during 24 hour revival services that began Thanksgiving Day. About 2,000 people were attending when a stampede occurred. One unidentified Black man died in the blaze.
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United Preas
Memphis
Tenn
Negro Tabernacle
Turner
City Council backs 138000 storm sewer program
The City Council unanimously approves a 138000 storm sewer project with WPA support, aiming to start open-ditch work and provide up to 75 local jobs within days. The plan includes a 21000 bond issue and necessary right of way, with weather permitting trenching to begin next spring.
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WPA
Cornell
Tabor
WIEA
Gomel
Harrisburg
Department of Internal Affairs
Sinking Fund Commission
Miller
Mulderick
Frank 5. Weatley
Works Progress Administration
Bower
Worki”Torm
Tt J
Hare Creek
Pennsylvania Avenue
King Edward Will’s Final Decision Near In 1937 Case
London dispatch reports the tragic royal romance surrounding King Edward VIII moving toward a swift climax. Prime Minister Baldwin and Walter Monckton travel from Downing Street to Fort Belvedere to hear the king’s imminent verdict. Royal and other officials, including Mrs Simpson’s representatives, discuss possible outcomes and the impact on the Duchy of Cornwall and royal succession amid a tense, pressurized atmosphere.
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Henri Tost Khussell
United Press
London
Edward Will
Stigley Baldwin
Walter Monckton
Genesent
Duchy of Cornwall
Downing Street
Fort Belvedere
Ian
Mievillay Pelwate
Lotie the
Owl
Bya Pniyatery
Varig
Lynn
Neil Coukinut
Paris
Wender
Linear Wail Co
Simpson
Bea
Simpann
Gauntadt
Ana Rink
Saul
Tim
Uvenla
Trnely
Slip
Guililay
Dannen
Tal
Hilo i
Bing Eds Walls
Al.wares
Slupson
Mithutt Whsolltis
Dierstood
DeWolf Likely To Head New Pennsylvania Pension Program
United Press reports Harrisburg indicate Tensard DeWolf, director of the Bureau of Employment in the Department of Labor and Industry, will play a key role in establishing Pennsylvania's unemployment insurance system. He is favored for either chairman or secretary of the board of review, with secretary seen as the more influential post.
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Dewolf
United Press
Harrisburg
Dec
Tensard DeWolf
Bureau of Employment
Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania
Board of Review
State Grange Master Seeks Farm Support in Law
In Altoona Pennsylvania J A Boalt master of the State Grange urged national lawmakers to include farmers and other occupation groups in new security legislation. He spoke at the Galllel Convention urging provisions favoring farmers and addressing their needs amid ongoing legislative debates with the note that continuation continues on page three.
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United Press
Altoona
Bit
Pennsylvania
Orange
J. A. Boalt
New Cistie
State Grange
Holiday store lights brighten town for Christmas contest
Merchants prepare for two days of sales as Golden Rule Club and Alden Bike Club members join in decorating streets. Christmas lighting extends 5 PM to 11 PM through New Year’s Eve with lights on Center Main Maple Pirgh and West South streets. A contest judges storefronts. first prize is 15, second 7.50, third 2.50. Local papers donate prizes and coverage.
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Verchant
Golden Rule Club
Combina
Alden
Dombtngg
Devenir
Avatugine Ver
Aumial Carishuias
Ks Art Adda
Mercantile Egtailivtmenta
Unis
Pioeks
Wil
Elena
Ciennetly Dw Corry
Suurnal
Retiring Board President Addresses Work At Meeting
The Board of Education met last evening with retiring president Mrs. J C Banes delivering the closing address. She thanked supporters, reviewed the year’s work, and urged continued agricultural leadership. Tax reports were approved, and funds were moved to the sinking fund to retire bonds. A $160.40 bill for sidewalk materials for the new Vocational school on Wright and Compress streets was authorized.
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Board of Education
J. C. Banes
Gaking
Wright and
Con Press
Attempt to Release Main Murder Case
Uniontown dispatch reports attorney Jones representing Florence Dean, a 19 year old hotel chambermaid, seeking habeas corpus actions to obtain release on charges of aiding in the stabbing of John K. Wall, a county detective, in a case unfolding this December day.
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United Press Uniontown
Jones
Florence Dean
Tofay
Haben Canpus
John K. Wall
Thousands Missing in Big Floods in Manila Area
Manila dispatch reports thousands missing in floods across the Cagayan valley region and nearby towns as the new Philippine Commonwealth government mobilizes aid. Heavy rainfall and a typhoon have swollen rivers, destroying homes and causing extensive property damage with many casualties feared.
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United Press Manila
Philayge
Lavon
Cagayan
Manin
Bennett Named Head Of School Board In Reorganization
In a year end session the school board elected C F Bennett to the presidency over Director Monroe by a narrow vote. Monroe was named vice president as directors debated solicitor and other minor matters and set monthly meetings on the second Monday. The board also continued the library building office and began drafting a complete set of rules for the coming year.
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Wagnalt
Rilwestlun
Charles Monror
Sollelt
Bennett
Alroetor
The
Boar
Munroe
Polly
Pup
B . Barnes
Monroe
Ginesie Fox
Chus
Gielger Cali
Lie Boul
Laumbing
Temporiey
Menton
Rosaun J
Flenton
Mra
Banns
Mareoe Urd My. Lambing
Ft. Benne
Athoiuing
Belmett tool + Hw
A. O
Voli Elvis Heder Addrean
Apresclation
Atallaye Thay
Inset Monroe
Peraiy Ia
Pia
Ak Wie
Heaton
Blaine Kinewall
Nile
Vole
Lambing
Shoop
Regulas
Rebels Set Up Fresh Troops In Front Lines
Madrid dispatch reports rebels moving fresh shock troops into their front lines at daybreak as government spokesmen warned of a major attack on Madrid. Insurgents, battered but stubborn, faced a heavy all night artillery bombardment while troops and supplies, including 40 new aircraft, were stockpiled behind rebel lines for a decisive push anticipated today.
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United Press
Madrid
Iiva
Muaideld
Jadera
Spain
Public Works Loans Program Curtailed Across Cities
The Public Works construction program is scaled back in all cities except centers as relief retrenchment continues amid unemployment concerns. Harold L. Ickes signals need for a larger next year to round out the program with additional projects. David Freeman, famed joke writer and radio script author, dies at home in New York from a heart attack.
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United Press Nashington
Harold L. Ickes
NW York
David Freeman
First Congregational Church Rebuild Plans Discussed
In Kane Pennsylvania planners debated reconstruction of the First Congregational Church after a Greens blaze that caused an estimated 50,000 in damages. Firemen battled smouldering debris twice during the night as crews watered the site.
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Big Kane
United Press
Kane
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