Fitzgerald minimum wage measure pickled in New Harmony move
Senate committee delays the Fitzgerald minimum wage bill amid a broader social legislation compromise. Four compensation bills and a federal child labor amendment move forward. Old age assistance plans are trimmed to $4 million financed by liquor revenue, with a Dec 1 1984 trial period set before further action in 1935.
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Senate
Arthur F. Grant
United Press
Harrisburg
Fitzgerald Bil
Department of Labor and Industry
House
Samuel W. Salas
Philadelphia
Frank J. Harris
Allegheny
Blumberg
Wrank J. Harris
Rhimberg
Dow
Opm
Senate Appropriations and Judiciary General Committee
Sensthr Mason G. Owlett
Gorelia Bryce Pinchot
Robert Haight
Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce
Plan Conviction of NRA Violators
The Federal Trade Commission prepared to prosecute 100 American cleaners and dyers for defying blue eagle price edicts. They allegedly charged more than NRA codes for cleaning and pressing clothes with penalties of 50 dollars for each violation. Each day under code levels counted as a separate violation.
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Washington
Dec A
Federal Trade Commission
Lake Captain and Two Others Die in Cleveland Snowstorm
A snowbound crash near Lake Erie claimed the lives of Captain Frank M Samons his wife Gertrude and friend John Murphy. The automobile slid from a dock into the icy water, the trio missing for two days as coast guard divers recovered the car and bodies from the river.
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United Press
Cleveland
Frank M. Samons
Gertrude
John Murphy
Cusahogs River
Lake Erie
Samons
Moreay
Bobbie
Frank
Linn
Coast Guard
Findley Lake native named Army chief of chaplains
Lieut. Col Alys J Brasted of Findley Lake New York has been appointed Chief of Chaplains of the Army with the rank of Colonel for four years. He was born July 9 1878 and is a 1905 graduate of the University of Chicago Theological Seminary. Brasted entered the army as a first lieutenant in 1913 and has served at Fort Snelling Fort Hancock the Philippines and with the A T H He was promoted to captain in 1920 to major in 1927 and this year to lieutenant colonel.
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Alva J. Brasted
Chaplains of
Army
Alys J. Brasted
Findley Lake
N. C
Col. Brasted
Third Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minh
Des Moines College
University of Chicago
Coast Artillery
Fort Hancock, N. J
Eighth Infantry
Philippines
Former Pittsburgh Man Gets Life Term
United Press reports that Andrew Bidrig, 26, a former Pittsburgh resident, faced imprisonment after a trial for the hold up of a grocer. The case involved claim of debt and threats during the robbery. The defendant awaited sentencing as the legal process moved forward, with his brother Edward reportedly involved.
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Pittsburgh
United Press
San Francisco
Andrew Bidrig
Ietler
Claren
Wayne
Gardrikes
Edward
Pelnemay
Proposed election reforms doomed after recommitment
Harrisburg December 15. A bill to abolish paid watchers at voting places was recommitted in the Pennsylvania Senate. The legislation, part of a series of election reforms by Senator Frank T. Harris, faced final passage when reconvened, signaling the measure’s likely defeat and casting doubt on other reform proposals urged by the governor for the remaining week of the session.
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Russ Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Senate
Frank T. Harris
Allegheny
William J1. Clark
Chester
Harpis
Senalor Clark
Algo
Tre
Diringette
Study plans to merge communication systems in Washington
President Roosevelt is studying recommendations calling for a merger of the nation’s communication systems including telephone, telegraph, and rail lines. The plan was announced at the White House.
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United Press
Washington
Del
Roosevelt
Telephone
Telegraph
Railto
White House
Mahoning Route for Canal to be Reconsidered
Washington December 15 The board of army engineers for river improvements began reconsidering a $30 million channelization plan for the Beaver and Mahoning rivers in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Col W C Brown said no decision before mid January amid calls to cut freight rates on railways serving Youngstown and New Castle area. Proponents argued rejection would be economic harm to the Youngstown region. Representatives Bolton Sewick and Dempsey urged reconsideration.
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United Press
Washington
Board of Army Engineers
Beaver
Mahoning
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Col
W. C. Brown
Bardon
Youngstown
D.new Castle
Army
Thuzibs
Copernui Bolton
Enij Sewick
Palmer
Willacce Dempsey
New York
Huge bootleg trust bared in Washington report
Washington reports describe a vast bootleg operation that owns distilleries nationwide and allegedly uses aircraft to move illicit goods. The joint White House Senate inquiry heard testimony about hidden operations and possible tax schemes to fund enforcement avoidance.
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Washington
United States
White House
Sénate
J. W. Miray
Trust
Yaa
Injured When Speeding Street Car Leaps Rails
Fifteen people were injured when a high speed Norristown Philadelphia trolley jumped the tracks and overturned at Beechwood Park Ardmore Pennsylvania. Passengers were extricated after a 30 minute effort and taken to Delaware County Hospital Bryn Mawr Hospital. Police reported speeds up to a mile a minute on the banked curves though the exact speed at derailment was unknown. Most passengers were Philadelphians employed in Norristown.
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United Press
Ardmore
Norristown
Laken
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Rolph Assured Pardoning Youth Linked to Lynching
Governor Timed Rolph of California accepted the ACLU challenge to pardon Anthony Cataldi, 18, self styled Paul Revere, among the San Jose lynching defendants. Cataldi faced brief imprisonment after arrest by Santa Clara authorities as part of efforts to identify further participants in the mob violence.
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California
American Civil, Liberties Union
Unitet Pressan
Mrangcisco
Timea
Sgovernor Roly
A. Tye Witin
Eliia 0
Jonen
Civil Liberties Union
Rolph
Chan
Sbarty
Thames ‘Thurmone
Amd
Jobe Holmes
State Liquor Board Sets Early Price Hopes for Whiskey
Harrisburg dispatch reports the State Liquor Control Board is drafting a price list as Pennsylvania plans a January 2 launch of its state store system. Initial estimates predict whiskies will start near two dollars a quart, with cheaper rectified blends. Officials insist state stores will undercut current licensed retailers despite an agreement with distillers.
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George J.fisher
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
State Liquor Control Board
Control Board
B Istate
Hope 10 Obta ins Approval Dam Project
P A Loveland and Columbus township supervisors will visit Harrisburg on Thursday to finalize preliminaries for Civil Works Administration approval of the Columbus dam project. A conference with the Bureau of Forests and Waters is planned, with a December 15 target for program presentation. The group aims to raise $2,000 for materials and prepare canvass plans after the Harrisburg trip.
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P. A. Loveland
Board of Supervisors
Columbus Township
Columbus
Harrisburg
Columbus Dam
Civil Works Administration
Loveland
Bureau of Forests and Waters
Soace
CWA
Ttia
Qerry
Nine Lose Lives In Colorado Landslide
Grand Junction Colorado December 18 Nine lives were lost near Glade Farle Inte yesterday during an attempt to carve a scenic route from a cliff overhanging Monument Canyon. A rock fall buried workers hundreds of feet down the slope and into the canyon, with five believed buried deeply and at least thr ee injured. rescuers reported more bodies recovered as the day progressed.
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United Press
Grand Junction
Cola
Glade Farle
Cen Deeply, Hurting Thrus, Others Into Te Canyon
Plan CWA Projects Until May
Washington reports that President Roosevelt and Budget Director Douglas expect a 2 surplus in government revenues over ordinary expenditures for 1924 85 with a civil works re employment program extended to May 1 1934. Administration aides say budget talks are harmonious and aim to keep expenses minimal while planning to request 250000000 in additional appropriations.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Douglas
Daly
Friends
Aes
Congress
Overheated Chimney Sparks Sparta Farmhouse Fire
An overheated chimney caused a fire that destroyed Fred Clark’s farm home near Spartansburg, with about $2,000 in losses and partial coverage by insurance. The family saved a few personal belongings but all furnishings and belongings were lost as the dwelling burned to the ground, while the barn remained untouched. The scene was formerly known as the Arthur Knapp Farm.
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Fred Clark
Spartansburg
Jarrance
Arthur Knapp
Widows to Share in State Bonus Reforms Considered
Harrisburg officials report plans to rewrite the Myers soldiers bonus bills so widows and orphans of deceased service members can receive benefits. Attorney General Schnader notes changes aim to address form and constitutionality concerns raised after passage, ensuring widows and orphans are not excluded by any provision.
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Harrisburg
Wim. Schnader
Wediawe
President Delays Plans In Currency Inflation Rift
Washington December 13 The drive for currency inflation gains momentum on Capitol Hill as hard money groups edge toward an open break with President Roosevelt. Senator Thomas of Oklahoma proposes treasury seizure of profits from devaluing the dollar and endorsed a plan to force currency expansion if the president does not act. Thomas warns inflation bills may pass early next month unless Roosevelt outlines a definite plan and outlines three favored strategies: devalue gold, issue treasury notes, or remonetize silver. Thomas submitted a new gold bill requiring all holders of gold to deliver to the government in exchange for redemptions of gold certificates.
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Lyle CG. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Capitol Hil
Roosevelt
Thomas Dem
Okla
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Thomas
Congress
Tires Money Groups
Bullitt Presents Credentials to Soviet Leader in Moscow
William Bullitt, newly arrived American envoy, presented credentials to President Kalinin at the Kremlin marking a restoration of diplomatic relations since 1917. He indicated no immediate plan to depart Moscow as talks continue, with Washington awaiting further steps from the Soviet side.
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Kalinin
United Prose
Moscow
Wiliam Bullitt
United States Enstassy
Mikarline
Washington
Alexander Travenyyaly
Anypsader
United States
Bullitt
Mirk Oventti
Minti Litelsey Trematti Ister
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