Lawrence found not guilty by Dauphin jury
Lawrence, Democratic state chairman in Pennsylvania, was acquitted of conspiracy, blackmail, and election law violations in the Brig Gravel scandal. The verdict came after a five and a half hour deliberation in Dauphin County Court, while prosecutors face sentencing for Bowser and ongoing trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stoney J. Potter
United Press Mall
Harrisburg
David J, Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Earle
Dauphin County
Honard W. Hughes
Hughes
Wayne
Bughes
Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania
Fali Hie
Spurgoon Bowser
Pioneer Materials Co
Kittanning
Lawrence
Bowser
Democratic Campaign
Ralph M. Bashoré
Babson Sees Short Congress Session with No New Taxes
Congress is expected to be brief with no new taxes, per Babson. The article notes cautious budgeting, minor payroll changes, and ongoing defense spending shifts under the administration. It references anticipated cuts and a limited scope for new appropriations, with emphasis on maintaining current relief programs.
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Roger Babson
Washington
D.E
Willis
Wagner Labos
Babson
Congress
Mapping Plans for Job Mobilization in Corry
D A Hillstrom named to head the job mobilization drive in Corry as state and county leaders launch nonpartisan efforts to stimulate re employment, create new jobs, and promote self reliance. He chairs Erie County’s job mobilization committee and will direct the local campaign with members including Chester W Zerbe and Harry Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Hilstein
Oiminestown Manufacturins
Carpsra— Titn
Arthur H. James
Hilistirom
Erie County
Ibor
Pennsylvani
State Committee
Dale
Pennsylvania
Hillswwong
James Opposes Bridge Profits In Harrisburg Speech
In Harrisburg on December 9 Arthur Spang argued that no profit should be made from bridges and urged control by either the state or a related authority. His remarks emphasize a stance against private profit from public infrastructure.
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Harrisburg
Peninsylvaniary
Arthur Games
Commonwealth
Stati Olf
President Roosevelt studies Kennedy report in war crisis talks
President Roosevelt reviewed confidential reports on European developments today. The briefing came from Ambassador Kennedy to Great Britain as Kennedy conferred with the president late yesterday. The White House meeting followed Kennedy’s late morning telegraph from New York and Boston messages.
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Anneu Arene
Washington
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Great
Admiralty takes control of British sea lanes in wartime
London reports the Admiralty assumes naval jurisdiction over waters near the Nore Thames estuary Portsmouth Rosyth Firth of Forth and Orcadian Shetland areas to curb German submarine and mine threats as part of a wide scale mine sweeping campaign. The piece notes Christmas carol verses and seasonal shopping days ahead.
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United Press London
Admiralty
Iles
Nore
Thames Iver
Portsmouth
Rosyth
Firth of Forth
Orkney and Shetland Islands
Scotland
Finnish Troops Push Back Reds Amid Personal Tragedy
A chaotic two hour crisis ends with Doh Cameron killing four people and injuring three before taking his own life. Reports say he also killed his wife and two others at a cottage near Lake Wirota and then set the home ablaze. In Eau Claire, M J Brenden, a gas station operator, was found slain after a kidnapping and forced drive to a cemetery, shot twice. The same caliber gun used in both attacks links the crimes.
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United Pres
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Doh Cameron
Claire
Cameron
Ja Gordi
Edward Hall
Lake Wirota
Eau Claire
M. J. Brenden
Willy Atin
Holt
Brenden
Erie Junk Dealer Hangs Self in Barn
Erie December 9 A death by own action verdict was issued in the death of Charles Schule 48 junk dealer who used a heavy wire for a noose to an angled himself in a barn. A passerby found his body yesterday afternoon Acting Coroner Charles Leone said Schulz had been in ill health He fastened a Wife ton rafter and stepped off wagon.
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Erie
United Press
Charles Schule
Charles Leone
Schultz
Securities swindles crackdown in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports a coordinated push by the Pennsylvania Securities Commission the state police the chamber of commerce and six other groups to curb securities swindles. The campaign aims to educate the public to buy only from licensed salesmen.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Securités Commission
State Motor Poice
Sidle Chamber of Commer
Taft Attacks Roosevelt in Campaign Swing
Sen Robert A Taft attacked President Roosevelts administration as wasteful and bloated, labeling military preparedness a ruse to spend more money during his campaign stop in New Jersey. Peter R Weimer former Kiwanis leader and ex state governor died at home in Connellsville Pennsylvania after heart illness at age 57.
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Somerville
Kiwanis
Connellsville
Peter R. Weimer
The
Kiwanis Olwh
Heart
Mts Wise
MAILING HINTS TO INSURE EARLY DELIVERY
Postmaster P Sullivan issues an appeal to people to cooperate with postal workers to ensure early delivery during the Christmas period. He suggests wrapping and packing, complete addresses, and placing the address on one side of the package. He notes many letters fail due to insufficient addresses and urges first class mailing with proper postage and registered or insured gift parcels.
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Camel P. Sullivan
Pew
Sullivan Ted
Christi Gresting Ouras
Lawrence Receives Rousing Reception in Pittsburgh
Democratic leaders and workers crowded Pennsylvania railroad station to honor David L. Lawrence after a jury acquitted him yesterday on conspiracy charges. The event highlighted Lawrence’s political prominence amid ongoing party activities in Dauphin County and amid local unrest.
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Lawrence
United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence
Dauphin
Government’s Foe In Another Battle
A York PA article reports a local manufacturer defying the NRA and challenging New Deal ideas. Perkins, who hires new workers, disclosed he pays not nine but his share of the federal old age tax, and deductions show workers’ shares were paid by the government.
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Univen
Cross
York Pa
Dee
York
Jt Iu
NRA
New Deal
Perkins
Ffesauley
Mrs Hertzler Dies After Fall Injuries
Mrs. Florencn M. Hertzler, 4 mother of Attorney 4, died at St Vincent's Hospital Friday night from injuries suffered in a fall in her Rome test Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Monday.
League Meets to Discuss Aiding Finns
Amid reports of Finnish resistance at Leningrad and in the front lines, delegates weigh foreign aid strategies as Mussolini hardens stance in Rome. Concurrent sea warfare yields civilian and crew deaths aboard Danish and British vessels after explosions and sinkings.
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League
United Press
Red Army
Natens
Geneve
Moscow
Helsinet
Leningrad
Howe
Lely
Benito Mussolini
Russia
Rome
Hunigaruel
Tahah
Scotia
Fhmile
Coren
Lll Lisle
Aine
Brandon
Poslosion
Slemon
Ideal Employer J H Gravel Dies
Phil adelphia December 9 funeral services set for J H Gravel 63 known nationwide as the ideal employer for paying workers debts at Christmas He headed the American Chemical Paint Company with plants at Ambler New Castle Del Netart and Walkersville Ont Through 1936 he wiped clean the debt slate of every employee at a cost of 190000 he called it worth it.
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Philadelphia
Monauy Tae
Hayyey Gravel
Ides
American Chemical Paint Company
Ambler
New Castle
Del
Netrat
Walkersville
Ont
Submarine Build Asserted Amid War Turmoil in Germany
A fragmentary report from a German hotel scene quotes a young man named Vladim claiming Germany would face revolution as morale sags. He says Nazis cannot defeat Allied forces but expect to wear them down, while noting German youth foresee upheaval and pity the German plight.
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Te University of Berlin
Marvin Rhoades 18 Dies After Car Crash in Pittsfield
A vehicle left East Main Street at the Shady Avenue intersection and crashed, killing 18 year old Marvin Rhoades of Pittsfield instantly. Three companions escaped serious injuries as responders attended the scene.
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Marvin Rhoades
Pittsfield
East Main Street
Shady Avenue
Corry Auto Crash Claimed Youth Life in Morning Wreck
Authorities launched a probe into a fatal early morning crash at East Main and Shady in Corry. A Pittsfield youth died at the scene and three companions were injured, with one passenger possibly suffering a broken neck as the coupe wrecked against a Nichols home porch. Deputy Lawrence Davison opened an immediate inquest, while investigators sought statements on the driver Morrison and conditions at the scene.
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Wines Steward
Albert Butvot
Puntafetdainey
Avahur Mayrigniy
Charies Isichols
Ross, Mead
Lloyd Ruppersburger
Mead
Morison
Main Street
Shady Avenue
Mal Street
To Nichols
Belial
Morrison
Stewart
Sutton
Iadanet
Brokms
Tony
Young Rhoades
Davison
Youngsvillé
Goraner
Lawrenel Davison
Gipyr
Corry
Ayer
Sonny
Bane
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Itosulé
Dauphin Jury
DEM
Fels & Companty
Darby
John
Jay
Ibtel
Presidential Timber Meets
Thomas ¥. Dewey
Alett
Poit
McNubh
D. A. Hillstrom
James
Ritain
Britain
Wassail
England
Tong Thin N
Sarah Scheu
Gay Fi L
Ben Pourinett
Taft
Fdr
Sullivan
Italy
J.H. Gravel
WAZIS
Germany
Corry Hospital
Wihdelve
East Maint Street
Guy Rhotdes
Pitt Eld
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