Central agency plan sought for united business recovery drive
White Sulphur Springs W Va Dec 18 American business proposed a central agency in Washington to present a united front on recovery problems The plan discussed by about 80 business leaders aims to recapture power and prestige and avoid a top heavy lobbying image The proposal not yet adopted would draw about 19 members from the US Chamber and the National Association of Manufacturers to speak with a powerful voice in advising the government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Thompson
United Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Washington
Chamber of Commmerce
United States
National Association of Manufacturers
Iionizations
C. B. Ames
Washingtoni
Suit Follows Auto Accident in City Intersection
Blair Barnes files a damage suit against Harold Hewitt for 2181 dollars after a collision at the Smith and Center streets intersection on August 10. Alderman G HL Gordon is also named in the action filed at 115 1 2 West Church Street. Barnes alleges Hewitt caused the crash by turning in front of him as they traveled on Smith Street.
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Blair Barnes
Bish Bates
West Church Street
G. HL. Gordon
Harold Hewitt
Tamnien City
Smith and
Center Streets
Barnes
Center
Hewitt
Smith Street
Three Die as Coal Truck Fire Traps Men near Berwyn
BERWYN Pa Dec 18 Three men were burned to death when a coal truck burst into flames after leaving the Lincoln highway, climbed an embankment, and crashed into a telephone pole. John and Thomas Dormer of Shamokin were identified among the dead. a third victim named Smith of Philadelphia.
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Berwyn
Lincoln Highway
John
Thomas Dormer
Shamokin
van @. Smith
Philadelphia
Japs Seek To Avert Collapse At London Talks
Tokyo dispatches report the Japanese government issued instructions to London delegates to keep the exploratory talks alive. The Nippon News agency notes the move as a last minute effort to halt a potential breakdown, with adjournment reportedly set for Thursday.
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United Press
Tokyo
London
Nippon Demp
Kincaid to Remain School District Solicitor
Blaine Kincaid was re elected solicitor for the Corry School District at a salary of 25 dollars per month by the Board of Education. The board also approved 125 dollars for two months of work and set a one year term starting December 3.
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Blaine Kincaid
Corry
Board of Education
Kincai
Standard Electric, Time Company
Erwin Allen Company
Nationalization Amendment Defeated in Paris Chamber
Paris December 18 amendment to nationalize arm manufacture defeated in the chamber of deputies as government wins confidence vote 358 to 188.
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United Press Paris
Aime
Chamber of Depues
Municipal Street Lighting Contract Sparks City Council Talks
The city plans to cancel its current street lighting contract with Pennsylvania Electric Corporation and seek a five or ten year deal. Manager Howard outlined proposals aiming to cut costs, with potential yearly savings ranging from about 383 to 883 dollars depending on term and pole mileage. Council postponed action for further study and plans an early conference to review rates and possible counteroffers. A separate note reports Jane Boyd, a Jamestown High School student, suffered a broken leg when her sled hit a car.
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M. Howard
Council
Pennsylvania Electric Corporation
C. M. Howard
Howat
Howard
Hayward
Cornel
Williams
Corporation
Jamestown
Jane Boyd
Indiana Deputy Details Hoodlum Trap In Chicago
Deputy attorney general J Taware Barre describes how a blue steel revolver and a two month ruse by a pretty blonde stenographer trapped Joseph Burns, escaped Indiana killer and suspect in an $427000 Brooklyn armored car holdup, as Burns was cornered in a Chicago apartment filled with weapons. The captive wore a beard stubble as part of his disguise and showed strain from months of danger.
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Winthrop Lyman
United Press
Tndeanapolis
J. Taware Barre
Indiana
Chicago
Joseph
Jerry) Burns
Brooklyn
Bome
Batee
Lanston Named Supervisor for Corry RWD Projects
John A. Lanston, local contractor, appointed by the Corry School District Board of Education to supervise the Relief Works Division program. He will be paid $40 per week by the district and report progress to the board as work begins at Lie Junior and Senior High buildings. The board had earlier considered John B. Love for the post but named Lanston.
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RWD
John A. Lanston
Board of Education
Corry
Lanston
Hich
Ralph S. Dewsy
Dist
John B. Love
B.C. Barnes
Love
Mr. Lanston
PLAN HUGE DAM NEAR WARREN
A proposed 50 million dollar flood control dam near Warren Pennsylvania was hailed as encouraging news by Tri-State Authority president W B Rodgers. The plan links to a 10 million million public works fund and a Monongahela Allegheny valley project. a Tygart Dam in West Virginia already costs 25.1 million and Warren dam would be 7.1.100,100. Police investigate a coal sale fraud in South Philadelphia that cost residents thousands.
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United Fresh
Pittsburgh
Tri-State
Washington
W. B. Rodgers
Tri-State Authority
National Resources Board
Public Works Fund
Tygart
Grafton
W. Ve
Mississipp
Warren
Rescue under heavy seas blocks Sisto crew start
In mid Atlantic heavy seas prevent lifeboat launches as the Norwegian freighter Sisto, with 30 aboard, reports bridge washed away and lifeboats lost. Mobiloil vessel Mobilot says crew in no immediate danger but oil pumper ships will need calm seas to approach. Manhattan and President Harding stand by for aid if needed.
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United Press
New York
Mid- Atlantic
Mobiloil
Sisto
Mobiloit
Manhattan
President Harding
Mackay Radin
Mobilot
Mobilott
Rumor of Hitler shooting disproved by probe
Berlin dispatch reports that a Linz Austria rumor alleging Franlein Bueckner shot Adolf Hitler is unfounded. Investigators found the Linzer Volksblatt claim that the Reichsführer was wounded by her to be entirely untrue.
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Berlin
Linz
Austria
Helmuth Brieckner
Silesia
Roosevelt Calls Steel Peace Conference In Washington
President Roosevelt convened a conference with steel industry leaders in Washington as part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace in the sector. The meeting was opened on December 18 with aims to secure continued stability and cooperation among producers and labor.
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Roosevelt
United Press
Washington
Clark vows to resist press censorship in war
Senator Bennett Champ Clark of Missouri declared he would resist any attempt to shack the press with involuntary censorship if the United States enters a new war.
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Unvteneres
Washington
Sen
Bennett Champ Clark
Yugoslav Ministers Resign Over Crisis Backed by Riots
Belgrade reports say Foreign Minister Bogoljub Jev ticani and Agriculture Minister Deng put in their resignations after two riotous demonstrations protesting the Yugoslav Hungarian settlement. The cabinet did not accept them immediately. Nationalist elements blamed the foreign minister for weakness in not pushing Yugoslavia's complaints against Hungarian actions before Geneva.
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United Press
Belgrade
Bogoljub Devticani
Dengputilsojic
Thirty Boys Guests of Rotary Club in Corry
Corry Rotary Club hosted thirty city boys at a Christmas party noon luncheon at Hotel Corry. A bright tree lit the dining room while Fid Davis led singing. William Thomas and Life Dimmie McEvoy performed in costume. Santa Claus A M Lite handed out candy fruit and mittens, with gifts for Miss Beatrice Shafer and hotel staff.
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Corry
Dimmie McEvoy
House Probers Hear of Plots of Communists
Washington Dec 18 Brig Gen Alfred T Smith in charge of army intelligence charged before a House investigating committee that Communists were attempting to break down the morale of the army and navy. He said attempts to penetrate the military service and incite civil war in event of another war had been detected, with activity spreading to the National Guard and navy. He cited plots to use attractive girls to win over sailors and soldiers and covert literature designed to incite mutiny.
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United Press
Washington
Alfred T., Smith
Army
House
Navy
Hanberry
Avil Ny
Pas
National Guard
V. £. Kirkman
Kirkman
Siilors
City Tax Liens Filed for 39 Delinquent Taxes
Treasurer rank BE. Wysley announced liens will be filed against 1982 delinquent city taxes. Liens likely to be filed December 26. Property owners in default may pay the right to avoid a $2.00 filing cost and a reduced penalty.
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Rank BE. Wysley
Lily
Elk county officials lose appeal in fraud case
Philadelphia dated report notes E D Brown and T H Seddon, Elk county commissioners, convicted of fraudulent acts in office. They face $500 fines, six months in county prison, and removal from office. Appeal denied. they are ordered to surrender for sentencing as bail was allowed pending appeal.
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Philadelphia
E. D. Brown
T. H. Seddon
Elk County
Double Work Relief Funds for December in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg dispatch reports the state emergency relief board plans to spend about 15.79 million dollars in December, roughly 2.5 million more than November. An allocation of 38 million is redirected to work relief as projects grow and more people move from direct relief, with food relief totaling about 6 million versus 6.5 million in November.
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Unites Press
Harrisburg
State Emergency Relief Board
Commonwealth
Man Recovers After Diluted Iodine Poison Attempt
Joseph Vanek 25, recently arrived from South Dakota to 110s city, is recovering from a diluted iodine ingestion in the Municip corridors around 70 oclock Monday evening. Found by Mair Glen Miller and A. Duke, a doctor attended promptly. condition not seriously Holt. Vanek reportedly quarreled with a girlfriend prior to the incident.
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Joseph Vanek
110S City
South Dakota
Mair Glen Miller
Goundman A. Duke
Iit
Holt
Vanek
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