WPA resumes sewing project in city within a week
Local WPA programs reopen with plans to resume work within a week. Eastern county projects will proceed next week, while Carry and nearby areas get limited share. Union City supplies labor for Wattsburg stretch and nearby roads to ready winter conditions. full spring projects await better weather. The agency expects the storm sewer program to absorb unemployed workers, with seventy five workers starting today on the sewer project.
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Erie
Journal
Carry
Wattsburg
Blacktop
Pine Woods
Union City
WPA
Aijininialrd- Linn
Labor to Fight Adverse Ruling on Constitutional Amendments
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor says labor will push to amend the Constitution if the Supreme Court voids Social Security or National Labor Relations Acts. He plans a strong lobbying push when Congress reconvenes to gain new worker protections. Traders: Striking truckers end strike in Philadelphia resuming work and moving $1 million in foodstuffs to markets.
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American Federation of Labor
United Press
Washington
William Creen
Labor
Feh
Supreme Court
Congress
Green
Ieg
Philadelphia
New York
Hamilton
May avert civil war in China through talks and releases
Des 7 The Nanking government reported progress toward easing tension in China. Chiang Ting-Wen was expected in Nanking after release from Sian-Fu by Marshal Cheng. A settlement hinged on four demands and the imminent talks for Chang Kai Shek’s release. Dr H H Kung stated the government would not bow to pressure over one man.
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United Press
Shanghai Des. 17
Chiang -Ting-Wen
Sian-Fu
Nanking
Chain Hseun-Yiang
Chang Kai Shereff
Chiang Ting-Wen
Marshal Cheng
H. H. Kung
United States
Holiday rush developing at post office building
Postmaster James Sullivan warns of a fast growing Christmas mail surge at the local post office. To ease congestion the slump and parcel post windows will remain open until 4 pm from Saturday through December 24, with normal hours resuming afterward. Mail early to ensure delivery before Christmas and note there is no window service on Christmas Day.
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Actio
James Sullivan
California
Pacific Coast
Patrongate
Sullivan
Vine
Gun Accident Victim Buried at East Branch
Funeral services for Ralph Rounds of Spring Creek H D 3 gun accident victim were held at Cobb's Corners church on Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. B A Hook of Corry officiating and Rev. W H Garnett of Spring Creek in prayer. Internment followed at East Branch Cemetery. Bearers listed. Corry friends and relatives attended the rites.
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Ralph Rounds
Cobb’s Corners
Spring Creek
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Cobb's Corners
B. A. Hook
Corry
W. H. Garnett
Earl Maxwell
William Mitchell
East Branch
Wilson
Cassius Armitaire
Robert Maxwell
Gerald Grover
Allan
Louis Eastman
Mra
Lyle Calby
Joan ‘Tubbs
Elizabeth Sheldon
B. Bronson
A. W. al Cern
L.thomas
Route of Big Plane Probed by Mountain Searchers
Salt Lake City December 17 Aerial searchers resume efforts to locate the Western Air Express transport missing 52 hours with four passengers and three crew. Civilian observers reported a 11,000 foot path through scrub trees near Lone Peak and a scarred rock ledge possibly from a crash in the Wasatch mountains.
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Jack Welter
United Press
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Mountains
Western Air Express
All- Tie
All
Alpine
Most
D Liffeult
John I. Hess
Civil Conservation Corps
Fleagant Grove
Wasatch Range
Dr G E Bennett Hosts Medics At Fine Dinner
Corry and surrounding town physicians attended a dinner and party hosted by Dr G E Bennett at the Hotel Corry. Ninety guests from Buffalo Jamestown Warren Erie Meadville Oil City Titusville Union City Spartanburg Waterford and Corry enjoyed venison and turkey supper. Dr Walter Dandy of Baltimore was invited but did not attend. Dr Edward Winkler of Buffalo spoke on Obstetrics.
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Hotel Corry
Edward Winkler
Buffalo
Pargeena
Corry
G. E. Bennett
Jamestown
Warren
Erie
Meadville
Oil City
Titusville
Union City
Spartanaburg
Clymer
Waterford
Walter Dandy
Baltimore
Edw. Winkter
Buffalo City Hospital
Britain to keep five cruisers despite scrapping plan
In London on December 17 five British cruisers slated for scrapping under the Anglo-American naval treaty will be retained for service due to the long time required to set up serviceable vessels. Sir Samuel Bears, First Lord of the Admiralty, informed the House of Commons that the ships will remain in use.
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United Press
Wondon
Samuel Bears
Admiralty
Thaua of Commons
Strikes Hit Auto Industry Across Nation
Strikes cripple the auto industry nationwide as 28,000 workers idle amid sit-down and stay-in actions. Across the country from Michigan to Georgia and Kansas City, assembly lines halt under pressure from United Automobile Workers and allied groups. Leaders prepare for a Washington conference to discuss bargaining and factory disruption.
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United Press Machines
Assermbly Times
America
Glase
Auto Parts Facticies
Michigan
Georgia
Kansas City
Fires destroy farm barns and cattle losses rise to twelve
Two barns and a garage burned near North Clymer on the Clymer Panama Highway late Wednesday. Twelve cattle perished along with hay, straw and farm machinery. The Wiggers and Hunsberger properties were damaged as local fire departments fought the blaze. Cause believed to be sparks from the burning barn.
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Howe
Fame
North Clymer
Clymer-Panaima Highway
Los Will
Wil Wiggers
Tts
Clymer
Ivan Hunsberger
Panama
Hunsberger
Nearsby Wiggers
Hunsberger Hai
Kiwanis Christmas Party Plans Discussed at Meeting
At the regular Kiwanis meeting Walter H. Scott outlined plans for the annual Christmas party to be held next Monday at the Hotel Corry. The program includes dinner a Christmas tree gifts and entertainment for members wives and a poor boy or girl. D Warren De Rosay spoke on Liberty contrasting European conditions with the United States and urged liberty for all and license for none.
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D. Warren de Rosay
Hotel Corry
Kirwans Cho Athe
Walter H. Scott
D. Warren DeRosay
del Rogay
United States
DeRossy
C. B. Shoop
Arthur Bchappner
John A. Blatt
Plant unionizing claims spark NLBR hearing
Elmer J. Maloy and John L. Lewis faced charges at the National Labor Relations Board alleging the Carnegie Steel plant coerced workers into unionization or offered the chance to reject it. The case targets alleged employer interference with workers rights to organize.
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Ay United Prose
Washington
Elmer J. Maloy
John L. Lewis
Lautenant
National Ishor Relations Board
Caenegieliiinuis
Giyloye
Maloy
Reprenwnav Linn
Hivit
Ube
Virginia Miss Given 20 Years by Second Jury
A Wise Virginia jury convicts a woman named Edith Maxwell of second degree murder in a quarrel death involving her father. The panel recommends a 20 year sentence, with the case advancing to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for review.
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Virginia
Ith Maxwell
Pather
United Prean Wise
Vienne Gieldsmen Am Kintera
Kuli Micswell Euilty
Sivond
Eyeew Maunder
Bestathor Tees
Maxwell
Axel Waiens
Fey
Supreme Court of Appeala
Cai
Aueruhery
Max
Milk Prices Rise for Producers to Highest Level in Years
Dairy pronouncements show November milk prices set at 85 cents per hundredweight with additional freight zone differentials boosting returns for farmers delivering to the plant and city markets. Producers delivering 20 percent or more above November levels receive an extra two tenths, with net per hundredweight around 1.75 to 2.10 dollars depending on market. A local dairyman called the rise the best farmers have seen since 1930.
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Dwaymen's League
Focal
Eriente Guilty of Shooting Estranged Wife
Charles J. Flynn, 44, a World War II veteran from Erle, was found guilty of felonious assault and battery for shooting his estranged wife Helen, 28, two years ago. Farrell coach quits after 1922 tenure, ending his coaching career.
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Eriente
United Press Pittsburgh
Charles J. Flynn
Erle
Helen
One Seven on WPA Not on Relief Report
Fragmentary note reports a statistic about workers on the Works Progress Administration and those not on relief. OCR garble surrounds the claim with unclear figures and stray words about unemployment and government rolls.
Christmas Treat Planned for One Hundred Children
A plan to fete about 200 children with a big Christmas event on Sunday after noon December 27 includes a free movie at 2 o clock and a party in the auditorium. Arrangements cover transportation to and from homes, with additional toys donated by an Amazon appeal and calls for families to assist.
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the Auitorium
Venir
Amazon
Few Changes in U S Offices Amid Roosevelt Inaugural
Washington observers say it is highly improbable there will be major shake ups in the cabinet or other government agencies as the new administration begins. The tradition of not disturbing the official family is noted as guiding the transition.
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Wahington
Bee 11
Nane Huse
Roosevelt
DuBois Man Pleads Guilty to Poisoning Wife
A DuBois man, 70, pleaded guilty to four counts of attempted murder by poisoning his wife. He faces a prison term of up to seven years on each count with concurrent or consecutive sentencing as decided.
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Cole
Pauling LaPorte Pati Pati
Yeaterday
Ua Weill
Pontiff May Deliver Christmas Eve Peace Appeal
Vatican reports from semi official sources say Pope Pius plans a Christmas Eve address to call for peace in Spain. The plan would also allow him to receive dignitaries and extend greetings at the dinner hour if feasible.
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Vatican City
Des
Ropa Pius
Spain
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